Fired WA fire chief sues alleging racial discrimination

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — A former Kennewick fire chief is suing the southeast Washington city in federal court, saying he was fired because he is Black and opposed discriminatory practices toward racial minorities and women. The Tri-City

Washington AG: $45M settlement with student loan company

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says a student loan servicer will provide about $45 million in debt relief and restitution to settle the state’s lawsuit alleging predatory lending practices. It’s part of