CONSUMER ALERT: Pierce County businesses claiming to help homeless aren t charities
Posted by admin on July 3, 2009
TACOMA The telemarketers pitch seems innocent enough: They want you to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices. They claim your cash will help the homeless or support employment for those with disabilities. But state officials and consumer advocates are warning residents not to be misled by these sales calls.
Seattle bike rider struck and killed
A bicycle rider was struck from behind by a car and died at the scene near downtown Seattle Wednesday night. Raw: Bike vs. Car accident scene
Officer involved in North Seattle shooting
A Seattle Police officer shot a suspected bank robber Wednesday afternoon at Greenwood Ave. N. and Holman Road N.
Missing girl’s mother: ‘Let her go’
Detectives say it’s likely 10-year-old McCleary resident Lindsey Baum was abducted.Photos of Lindsey
Investigators: Flight attendant sues Boeing
Bonney Lake resident Terry Williams claims a design defect in an aircraft made her sick. Williams unable to work
A new era begins Monday for historic Fidalgo Bay mill site
OLYMPIA Work to clean up and remake a major piece of the Anacortes waterfront starts Monday, June 15, 2009.
Expect heavy traffic, long ferry lines this weekend
Even though fewer people will travel on the holiday weekend this year, millions of people will be on the roads, in the air and taking ferries.
McKenna warns consumers about debt-relief scams
OLYMPIA Attorney General Rob McKenna today praised the Federal Trade Commission for tackling a Tacoma company that preyed on financially strapped consumers. He urged consumers to take advantage of low-cost credit counseling services.
