SEATTLE—Today in King County Superior Court, King County Assessor Russell Scott Noble pled guilty to one count of felony vehicular assault under the driving under the influence (DUI) prong. Sentencing has been set for 1 p.m. on June 19 in Superior Court Judge Michael J. Fox’s  courtroom, E-815. 

Board that oversees state retirement funds says Lehman Brothers failed to disclose its investments in troubled assets

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) filed a lawsuit Wednesday to recover more than $100 million in losses related to its purchase of investments from Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

JOINT RELEASE:
WASHINGTON ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB MCKENNA
AND SECRETARY OF STATE SAM REED

Defendants claimed to help police, firefighters and veterans

OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced the selection of former congressional chief of staff and private sector CEO Randy J. Pepple as his new Chief of Staff, effective June 1.

Company agrees to monitor posts to cut down on crime

OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna today applauded Craigslist for its decision to eliminate its erotic services ads and create a new adult category that Web site employees will review.

Attorney General announces major victory in state’s case with Washington man who promised help but took homes

Forum puts kids in charge of programs to prevent drug, alcohol abuse, and violence

GRAND MOUND – Proving that you don’t have to give in to fit in, Washington teens wowed their peers and adult mentors with clever marketing campaigns, peer support programs and even hip-hop aimed at preventing youth drug and alcohol abuse, violence and other destructive behaviors.

Special to the Puget Sound Business Journal
By Attorney General Rob McKenna

The worst financial crisis since the Great Depression did not sneak up on us: the collapse of the housing market. The crumbling of financial institutions. The massive expansion of consumer debt. Some of us saw telling symptoms of these illnesses in our economy.

OLYMPIA – As state legislators prepare to head home, Attorney General Rob McKenna was gratified that many of his consumer protection, community safety, and open government priorities had been approved by the Legislature. Some have already been signed into law and others await the Governor’s signature.

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Consumer Protection:

OLYMPIA -- The State of Washington will honor all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and recognize officers who have given service beyond the call of duty at a special ceremony on the Capitol Campus, May 8.

Governor Christine Gregoire and Attorney General Rob McKenna will award six law enforcement officers this year’s Medal of Honor, the state’s highest law enforcement award. The honor is bestowed upon officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or have displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct.