Report: Today a bad day for Washington scammers
vnunet.com - 9-29-08
McKenna and Microsoft teaming up to target illegal online advertisers.
Nation needs a shield law
Olympian - 9-25-08
McKenna was a strong supporter of Washington's shield bill and in 2005 filed legal
documents with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the nine justices to recognize reporter
privileges under federal rules.
Fighting meth first-hand
Tri-City Herald - 9-23-08
McKenna warns students in high-schools all across the state about the dangers of Meth.
State cracks down on forecosure scams
Seattle Times - 9-20-08
A new state law and heightened oversight by the Washington Attorney General's office should offer distressed homeowners greater protection against scammers.
Attorney General's letters will warn homeowners of foreclosure-rescue scams
Seattle Times - 9-05-08
Rob Mckenna's office is sending letters warning affected homeowners that promises of help can turn out to be scams that result in skimmed equity or even the loss of their home.
Attorney General warns of prescription drug abuse
Peninsula Daily News - 8-16-08
McKenna is organizing a youth conference on prescription-drug abuse Oct. 17 and 18 in Yakima, and wants to see high schoolers from all across the state attend.
McKenna’s fight against online fraud called a model for other AGs
Legal News Line - 8-13-08
Study says McKenna is one of “the most aggressive online enforcers, setting an example for others to follow.”
Online fraud harder to commit in Washington
Tri-City Herald - 8-12-08
McKenna “continues to push for more online protection for children.”
Human trafficking increasing worldwide
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - 8-04-08
McKenna says quiet crime can happen anywhere.
Phishing racket threatens credit, identity
KIRO 7 - 7-28-08
"The bad guys are very creative in coming up with new takes on a very old con."
Restoring primary power to the People
Kitsap Sun - 7-10-08
McKenna deserves kudos for "welcome return to wide-open balloting."
McKenna leading shield law push
Peninsula Gateway - 7-10-08
McKenna: "An informed public and the preservation of news sources are vitally important in a free society."
Funniest moments at the U.S. Supreme Court
The Weekly Standard - 7-7-08
While the justices were questioning McKenna, his quick wit brought out a lighter moment.
Federal law is needed to shield reporters
Olympian - 6-27-08
Washington's law is a model to protect sources, whistleblowers.
Church to host child protection event
Columbian - 6-26-08
Free event in Vancouver offers fingerprinting, online safety education.
New state law aims to slam door on scam artists targeting homeowners facing foreclosure
Seattle Times - 6-21-08
New law to protect homeowners from "rescue" scams.
Washington AG opposed to utility takeover
Legal News Line - 6-19-08
McKenna speaks out against takeover of PSE, doubts benefits to customers.
McKenna earns an A in helping families keep their homes
Press Release - 6-11-08
McKenna honored for protecting homeowners from foreclosure.
The Internet is Still the Wild, Wild West
CRM Magazine - 6-06-08
Education isn't just an option to McKenna - it's a necessity.
McKenna says new agreement with Facebook will protect kids
Tacoma News-Tribune - 5-08-08
Agreement adds 40 new safeguards to protect kids.
Free document-shredding event aimed to help stop identity theft
Tacoma News-Tribune - 4-29-08
Shred event and forum show "how to prevent becoming a victim."
Primary voting rights restored
Whidbey News-Times - 4-23-08
McKenna "deserve(s) praise for representing the interests of the people."
Foreclosure 'rescue' company targeted
Puget Sound Business Journal- 4-22-08
AG McKenna goes after Florida company for "hard-sell, deceptive and unfair" practices.
Wenatchee next stop on Attorney General's ID theft tour
Wenatchee World - 4-09-08
Tour educates consumers on how to keep their personal data safe.
Rate Increases: It's your money
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - 4-03-08
AG McKenna highlights chance for consumer input, has "very credible record" on
climate change.