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Authorities Hoping New WA Law Will Deter Converter Theft
Authorities are hoping a new law that continues some reforms from 2022, will help curb catalytic converter theft in WA state. Converters are a legally required part of a vehicle's emission exhaust system.
The new law will require car dealers to stamp converters with ID mark
The law will not go into effect until April 1st, 2025, but officials hope it will eventually help.
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Another Ruling Expected Soon in WA High Capacity Mag Case
After a Superior Court Judge ruled the high-capacity magazine ban was unconstitutional, the State Supreme Court issued a stay, keeping the ban intact until further arguments heard.
Alaska Air Resumes Flights after FAA Issues "Ground Stop"
A ground stop is an 'emergency' halt of all planes of a certain type, or from a certain source, from taking off.
Move Over Miss Universe--Here Comes A.I. Beauty Contest
the 'inspirations' for the AI must be actually human
The Ten Biggest Manufacturers In Washington State
Washington State is still a manufacturing leader in the U.S. and is home to some of the biggest businesses in their respective industries.
Move Over NCAA--Is Transfer Portal Coming to WA HS Sports?
Current rules do have hardship or exemption clauses that can be used to appeal.
Hanford Fires Up 2nd of Two VIT Plant 'Broilers,' 'Big Step'
think of it as pre-heating the oven to make sure it's working properly
Spokane Hydrogen Power Company Closing Plant, 107 Jobs Go
New York based company deals in hydrogen power cells.
WA State Among Worst for Occupational (Workplace) Injuries
WA state among the worst when it comes to non-fatal occupational injuries.