The Courts Explained

Do you find yourself confused when you hear or read about the court system? Here is how the courts work in Washington State. (The federal court system is separate.) All Washington courts have elected judges who serve terms; none are lifetime appointments. Some courts have appointed commissioners who help the judges. Municipal Court – Some cities […]

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Keep Your Kids Safe This Sumer

Kids + summer sports = a winning combination with lots of benefits for children, plus it’s a great way to keep them occupied while they are out of school.  Sports help kids stay happy, fit, and healthy – but don’t let your kids get sidelined by sports injuries. For kids ages 5-14, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, […]

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Consider the Cost of Insurance

Consider the Cost of Car Insurance

Buying a car can be a pretty stressful experience. There are so many considerations: the gas mileage, how affordable it is, the number of passengers it will seat, whether you will qualify for the loan, what it looks like, etc. But there is one cost-affecting factor that most car purchasers overlook: the price of the […]

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Considering Purchasing a New Vehicle?

Driving is one of our most dangerous daily activities, but car companies are gradually incorporating innovative safety features to make our driving safer. Almost ALL motor vehicle accidents are a result of operator error, so any feature that will compensate for momentary carelessness or fatigue on the part of the driver is an improvement. Here […]

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Buyer Beware – Especially With Used Cars

Many of us have had the unfortunate experience of purchasing a “lemon,” a car or other vehicle that you find out does not run properly after you purchase it. Whether Washington residents have any remedy for this problem depends: Was the vehicle new or used? Used vehicles. Many used vehicles are bought “as is” and are […]

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