Tacoma Weekly

Tacoma Weekly: Alleged Violations of RCW 42.17A.480 for soliciting money or other property for endorsement, articles, or other communication in news media (EY 20; Sep 20)

Case Details

Case Number

77415

Respondent

Tacoma Weekly

Complainant

Lucas Byram and Evelyn Fielding Lopez

Date Opened

September 20, 2020

Case Status

Violation Found by Commission

Commission or presiding officer heard case and found violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320
  • RCW 29B.30.080/42.17A.340
  • RCW 29B.40.200/42.17A.480

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

At its September 23, 2021 meeting, the Commission found the Tacoma Weekly in violation of RCW 42.17A.480 and assessed a total civil penalty of $15,000, of which $7,500 is suspended on the following conditions: (1) the Tacoma Weekly is not found to have committed any further violations of RCW 42.17A or WAC 390, as detailed in the Stipulation, within four years of the date of the Commission’s Final Order; and (2) the Respondent pays the non-suspended portion of the penalty ($7,500) within thirty days from the date of the final order.

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Penalties

$15,000

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$15,000 (Violation of RCW 42.17A.480)

Suspended

$7,500 (suspended on the following conditions: (1) the Tacoma Weekly is not found to have committed any further violations of RCW 42.17A or WAC 390, as detailed in the Stipulation, within four years of the date of the Commission’s Final Order; and (2) the Respondent pays the non-suspended portion of the penalty ($7,500) within thirty days from the date of the final order.)

Payments

  • $7,500 on 10/07/2021 (PAID)