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BECU and AARP Offer Free Shred and e-Cycle Events

APR 14, 2025

Paper documents are a common source of identity theft. Protect yourself by shredding sensitive documents at our free shredding events. We'll also accept old TVs, CPUs, monitors, laptops and cellphones for safe disposal. A small recycle fee may apply to some electronic items such as printers and VCRs.

In Washington, Learn How to Protect Yourself from Ever-Changing Fraud

APR 8, 2025

As criminals adapt the ways they scam and defraud people, advocates are asking for daily transaction limits on crypto ATMs and other consumer protections.

Supporting Family Caregivers in Washington

APR 1, 2025

It Takes More than Love to Care for a Loved One.Every day over 800,000 Washingtonians perform a great labor of love: caring for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can remain at home—where they want to be.

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MAR 31, 2025

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Nominate a Volunteer for the “2020 Andrus Award for Community Service” by July 15

Recognize Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

Is your loved one in a nursing home? 6 Questions you need to ask.

If you have a spouse, sibling, parent, or other loved one in a nursing home, you may be worried about their safety and well-being because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some key questions to ask the nursing home:

Event cancellation notice / Fight Fraud— Shred Instead

Free shredding event in Spokane, Everett, Federal Way and Tukwila

New Property Tax Guidelines Could Qualify You for an Exemption

By Chris Thomas, APR 1, 2020

Eligibility for a property tax exemption is now determined by each county’s median income.

Governor Jay Inslee to Sign First in a Series of Bills Aimed at Lowering Rx Drug Costs in Washington State

For Immediate Release:

Legislative Session Ends with Rx, Financial Fraud, and Housing Wins

A great deal has changed since the 2020 legislative session began on January 13. Even though the last few weeks of the session were challenging as we juggled the coronavirus pandemic and monitored supported bills, we ended the intense 60-day session with several significant wins that tackle the rising cost of lifesaving medication, expand the financial fraud and identity theft investigation and prosecution program, and remove specific barriers to increase our housing stock via accessory dwelling units.

AARP Washington event cancellation notice due to Coronavirus

We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.