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SEATTLE – The Public Counsel Section of the Attorney General’s Office announced today that is has joined in an all-party settlement of Avista Corp’s pending utility rate case. Avista has proposed to increase its revenues by raising the amount it charges customers for electricity and natural gas.
OLYMPIA – The Washington Attorney General’s Office announced settlements today with a local auto dealer and an out-of-state advertising firm accused of using deceptive promotions to sell cars.
SEATTLE – Simon ffitch, chief of Public Counsel Section within the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, today issued a statement concerning Puget Sound Energy’s announcement of a merger with a consortium of North American investors. The merger requires approval by the state Utilities and Transportation Commission.
SEATAC – El Procurador Rob McKenna congrego la primera de dos Conferencias de Educación para el Consumidor Latino la semana pasada en SeaTac, trayendo juntos defendedores expertos de consumidores y participantes de grupos diversos con la meta compartida de ayudar a proteger a los consumidores Latinos de el Estado de Washington de el fraude.
BELLEVUE – El Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana, Mike Sotelo, homenajeó al Procurador Rob McKenna con el Premio Presidencial por su “dedicación y esfuerzos en beneficio de la comunidad latina” durante la Cena de Gala Anual de la Cámara, el pasado jueves.
BELLEVUE – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Mike Sotelo honored Attorney General Rob McKenna with the President’s Award for his “dedication and efforts on behalf of the Latino community” at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Thursday.
Multistate Agreement Covers 128 Kroger Stores in Washington
Seattle – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced an agreement with Kroger Co., the nation’s largest grocery chain. Under the agreement, Kroger will implement comprehensive youth prevention practices to reduce the sale of tobacco products to minors at its 128 Washington locations operating under the QFC and Fred Meyer banners.
SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna today urged homeowners to check out contractors they hire to help repair their storm-damaged homes and remove fallen trees caused by yesterday’s 40-50 mph winds.
“A quick fix may end up costing you much more than the job is worth if the repairs aren’t done properly,” McKenna said.
All contractors who do construction work in Washington must be registered with the state, post a bond and carry general liability insurance coverage.
SEATTLE – The Washington Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit today accusing a former Bremerton couple who sold magazine subscriptions on eBay of violating consumer protection laws. Attorney General Rob McKenna said more than 30,000 consumers nationwide purchased subscriptions but never received their magazines.
SEATTLE – The Public Counsel Section of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office today recommended the state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) reject a request by the Avista Corp. to increase revenues by over $55 million for its electric and natural gas customers.
Public Counsel represents the public in utility rate cases. Chief Simon ffitch called Avista’s rate request excessive.
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