A law cracking down on catalytic converter thefts will go into effect on July 1. The law was passed in the Legislature unanimously and was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in late March.
The law requires businesses to show a record of their transactions and pay for catalytic converters through a traceable source, like checks, and not cash.
One Seattle auto salvaging company owner says he refuses to buy catalytic converters that aren't attached to a car due to a dramatic increase in thefts in Washington state. Read more
The NBA is making its return to Seattle for a preseason game at Climate Pledge Arena this October, officials announced at a press conference Wednesday.
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Los Angeles Clippers at Climate Pledge on Oct. 3, marking the first time the NBA has played a game in Seattle since 2018 at KeyArena.
Tickets will be on sale for the game billed as the "Rain City Showcase" starting July 6. Read more
Beginning Friday, July 1, fees will increase for Washington state license plates to help fund the state's nearly $17 billion transportation package "Move Ahead Washington," which was signed into law earlier this year.
Here's what you need to know about the increased fees.
License plate fees
- Original plate: Increases from $10 to $50
- Replacement plate: Increases from $10 to $30
- Original motorcycle plate: Increases from $4 to $20
- Replacement motorcycle plate: Increases from $4 to $12
The pause on federal student loan payments and interest freeze that has been in place for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic is set to end on August 31.
The Trump administration initially gave Americans the option to suspend loan payments in March 2020, and Congress made it automatic soon after. The pause was extended twice by the Trump administration and twice more under Biden.
But without additional extensions, millions of Americans will be asked to begin making payments again on September 1. Read more
Faith Food Bank in Everett is celebrating a big dream come true.
The dream was to expand their services of feeding hungry people by providing housing for some of their unsheltered families with children. That dream will come true thanks to a $75,000 grant.
The dream of expanding came from an obvious need the volunteers have witnessed over the years. Roxana said many of the people they feed each week don’t have a home. The vision to provide shelter and community has been in the works for a while. Read more
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