The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.22% this week, up from 6.19% last week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.19%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.54%, up from 5.44% last week. A year ago, the rate was 5.84%.
Washington state attorney general advises caution when donating to help wildfire victims
The Washington Attorney General’s Office issued guidelines for donating to reputable charities, as scammers will likely try to take advantage of individuals seeking to help families and businesses affected by the wildfires currently burning in parts of the...










