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Washington AG Reclaims $495,000 In Stolen Unemployment Benefits
“My legal team is using every tool in our toolbox to recover stolen dollars,” Ferguson said. “Stay tuned because we’re not done.”

Charles started as Field Editor for Patch in May 2020, covering western Washington. He is based in Seattle. In the past, he has written for various TV news stations in Seattle, Reno, Nevada and Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also worked as a music critic, weatherman, and soccer referee.
“My legal team is using every tool in our toolbox to recover stolen dollars,” Ferguson said. “Stay tuned because we’re not done.”

The City of Gig Harbor is developing a plan to make local curbs more ADA accessible, but wants public input first.
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Gig Harbor area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
Late-October is a great time to pick up the best pumpkin possible at Lakewood-JBLM area pumpkin patches.
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Bonney Lake-Sumner area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
Popular pumpkin patches and farms in Washington offer a ton of autumn fun for the family.
A fallen tree is blocking the road from Bonney Lake Boulevard to 67th Street E. It's unknown when it will be reopened.
Meanwhile, residents along the coast can expect large waves as a strong weather system moves through Sunday and Monday.
The Evergreen State will soon be the new home of nearly 2,000 refugees fleeing violence in Afghanistan.
CVS is now offering Moderna booster shots at 9,800 pharmacies nationwide, including in Washington.
The Pacific Whale Watch Association says nearly twice as many humpback whale calves were spotted this season than in 2020.
Two people have now been arrested and accused of the murder of Tyrone Sero in South Kitsap County.
"As we learn more, we as a community will find our way through this together," the mayor said in a statement Friday morning.
Deputies have released photos of a man who they believe may be involved with the recent fire at the Islamic Center of Tacoma.
Travel bookings are still only about 75 percent of pre-pandemic levels, but that's a marked improvement over last holiday season.
Case counts are down, but hospital beds likely to remain full for months to come, says the Department of Health.
The sheriff's department says an arson investigator has been called to check up on a car fire in Lakewood early Thursday.
“This is possibly the most invasive plant ever introduced to Washington state," said JBLM forester Bruce McDonald.
The Puyallup Main Street Association confirms that their beloved BooAllup will return this year.
Police are hoping someone will recognize the suspect behind a recent theft at the Bonney Lake home depot.