Feds Investigating WA Housing Assistance Programs for Fraud, Discrimination
The Convenant Home Ownership Program is being looked at for denying Asians, and certain other racial groups from receiving homebuyer assistance.
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Big North American Baking Company to Close Kent, WA Facility–Drop 120 Jobs
Rise Baking out of Minnesota operates 20 facilities in North America. Gassing Kent WA plant, but expanding on in Utah...hmmm!
Lamb Weston to Demolish Plant--When?
The potato processing plant closed in October of 2024, with 375 jobs going away.
International Bottling Company to Close Plant in Walla Walla, 58 Jobs Gone by June
Refresco is based in the Netherlands, 75 bottling and manufacturing plants world wide, closing Walla Walla this summer.
CBC, EWU Announce 4-Year-Degree, Education Collaboration
The two schools announced the joint effort
Alaska Air to Offer Popular Burbank, CA Flight Beginning in October
Alaska Airlines will fill in the Burbank void beginning October 26th
What’s Replacing The Old 7-11 on Clearwater, Kennewick?
The signage says slushee king, and smoke, vape, beer and deli
Rare–WA Insurance Commissioner Issues Arrest Warrant for Agent
The agent is wanted on at least 9 counts of fraud in WA
Striking Kadlec Workers To Return Tuesday in Richland, Kennewick
After a one-week walkout, workers will return Tuesday.
Kroger-Albertsons-Safeway Store Sales Hit Yakima, Spokane, Wenatchee
The majority of locations are in the west side, especially in King County.
After L & I Investigation, Boeing Pays Millions in Back Wages
The investiagtion came after a number of workers were not paid for overtime or other costs.
Remember-July 1st. WA Styrofoam Product Ban Goes Into Effect
Maybe go to a store and stock up on all the styrofoam coolers you can find?