Lumen To Pay $825K to WA Customers Illegally Cut Off During Pandemic
AG 's office says Lumen violated state mandates during COVID prohibiting disconnection of landlines in homes.
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WA State Google Lawsuit Will Get You At Least $2, Maybe More
WA State AG Bob Ferguson's lawsuit against Google will split $10-.6 million among Washington residents, those who utilize Google Play will get a little more than others.
What Is “Smishing” Fraud and How Can You Avoid It?
Smishing is like spam or phishing, but involves text messages.
KSD Re-Sends School Policies on Student Phones After Incidents
The Kennewick School District, in particular Highlands Middle School, sent out some reminders and cautionary words to parents and others following what they say are a series of incidents involving social media. This was sent out Thursday, February 3.
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Richland Police Being Spoofed, and Nobody’s Laughing
The number comes up as the Richland Police Number, but it's NOT them.
Do Political Campaign Texts Violate Federal Robocall Laws?
you may have noticed your phone getting a lot of texts from people urging you to support this candidate, or that candidate. are those texts legal?
Bill Would Allow ‘Electronic Device’ Use While Stopped in Car
A new bill proposed in the Washington State House would strike down or modify part of that Electronic DUI bill that went into effect not long ago.
HB (house bill) 1616 would allow limited use of electronic devices as follows: AN ACT Relating to authorizing drivers to use personal electronic devices while a motor vehicle is temporarily stationary; and amending RCW 46...
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Is Another Fine Coming to Century Link After 911 Outage?
If the 'tea leaves' are correct, it appears the Washington State Attorney General is possibly considering another suit or complaiint against Century Link.
AG Bob Ferguson released information Tuesday, saying the AG's office seeking input and information from people who were impacted by the recent 911 outage that occurred December 27-28, 2018...
Thief Runs Away with Phones After Pretending to Buy on Facebook
Local police are warning people about a thief that has been running away with peoples phones and stealing them after meeting up with people trying to sell them on Facebook.
Despite Digital Bans, We’re Talking-Texting MORE Behind Wheel
In Washington state, we have the new Driving Under the Influence of Electronics law, which bans any use of any hand-held digital device behind the wheel--even at a stoplight.
We're one of 14 such states who've passed complete bans. But despite the risk of getting a DUIE (Driving Under the Influence of Electronics) many Americans simply ignore the law...