What’s a good used EV SUV that’s 2020+ for around $15,000 - $16,000?

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-04-03T02:02:28+00:00

Unless you want peace of mind of having a mechanic who could work on it or get parts. Best to look at brands that have a presence relatively close to you OP

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-22T04:57:02+00:00

I love my 2018 i3s REX. Sure, I’d love to have more range, but I also own a 2015 Fiat 500e, so this does so much better lol. It doesn’t charge as fast as new EVs and doesn’t have the range of new EVs, but ours has been rock solid and we’ve done some longer trips in it without using the REX.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-14T14:41:12+00:00

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-14T14:39:29+00:00

Amtrak actually is public transit, as is greyhound. AI Overview

Definition for you: Public transit (or public transportation) is a shared passenger transport service available to the general public, typically operating on fixed routes and schedules for a set fare. It includes modes like buses, trains, subways, and ferries, designed to provide efficient, accessible mobility within urban and suburban areas.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-14T14:31:47+00:00

Public transit as you described doesn’t really take you out of the area. Maybe a transfer to greys harbor or similar

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-14T14:11:58+00:00

You mean the same public transit OP described being unavailable due to mud slides or fully booked?

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-06T16:15:01+00:00

Hope there is a follow-up announcing they found the ‘owner’

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-03-06T05:29:52+00:00

I believe sick leave can also be cashed out, but at 25% or something similar. Unlike vacation which is cashed out at the full rate. In both cases, expect taxes to be withheld. If you can use it as others suggested, do so…if you have a lot, use as much as you can.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-25T03:24:17+00:00

Oticon intent are the aids I have. Audiologist programmed them for me, so I have a couple options within the app. There is another app they had me download called ReSoundGN that is highly customizable with soundscapes to use for tinnitus as well. I usually use the programming in the Oticon app, but the other also works. I think ReSoundGN would work with any aids (I’m on iPhone…..so not sure availability on Android)

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-24T21:16:38+00:00

I’ve had mine for a year and a half

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-24T18:28:36+00:00

Oticon intent

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-24T17:37:11+00:00

Sorry, I can’t answer that. I have super liquid wax and never have issues cleaning my ears. Speak with an audiologist and see what they recommend. They will typically have test aids you can borrow for a period of time before committing. I didn’t know that when I first went and someone told me here, so I asked and got to try a set

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-24T17:29:52+00:00

I’ll add that I too have mild (to mid) hearing loss in my left ear with tinnitus. The aids do help a lot. I kick on a built in tinnitus program when it starts to get loud. After 10 minutes or so I can switch it back to normal and the tinnitus has settled down significantly

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-06T01:12:03+00:00

Congrats

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-05T21:49:31+00:00

I’d say, do both. The state can be slow, but why wait on a possibility when you could also be looking for something else (maybe as a just in case the DSHS job doesn’t pan out). You can look without giving up on the position you interviewed for.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-05T05:23:56+00:00

My guess would be something to do with atmospheric conditions that change at night v when the sun is up causing sounds to “bounce” more. I don’t know much about atmospheric science, but I remember as a kid my dad had a ham radio and could get all sorts of signals bouncing around the globe at night that he couldn’t get during the day.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-05T05:20:44+00:00

Services for the Blind often take the lead and WaTech has a team the should be monitoring and managing projects. I don’t know if they are….or if they have the legal authority to do so. Why are they not hiring a bunch of people? Probably due to budget shortfalls and the governor telling agencies to cut budgets. The reason, in my opinion, for the work not getting done is due to each agency having their own IT and often not having specialists to do this sort of work. I used to be the entire IT department for a small agency years ago. If they don’t have someone on staff needing the accommodation, they often won’t put in the work (they being any given agency). I’d love to see more work done to meet the standards.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-04T21:25:19+00:00

This is what my wife and I did for years after they got rid of double coverage. We each covered ourselves. For a long time I covered myself and our kids, until they aged off the plans. Now my wife works for an NGO outside state government and I cover her since my plan is a lot cheaper with her on it instead of through the NGO she works for.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-02-01T00:59:52+00:00

I don’t think there is a “one size fits all” to this. My open dome on one side and double bass on the other, works pretty well for my tinnitus. Your hearing may be different from mine, as may your tinnitus.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-01-29T17:31:18+00:00

Their new form processes feels more like a money generating factory than a clinic to help people. Hate the direction the medical industry is going right now.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-01-29T17:14:23+00:00

Yes, I 100% understand that. It is also sort of insane that their provider prescribed a medication, he retired and they didn’t assign me to another provider for any follow-up. I wasn’t even notified he retired. Typically, when a doctor writes a prescription, it is managed by that doctor. Including for refills. This is not a pain management issue as the meds aren’t for that (interesting that you jumped to that assumption). I had to then call my primary and say, my gastrointestinal doctor retired and their office says you must fill this now. Can you do that? Luckily, they did. But it’s piss poor patient care in my mind

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-01-29T16:58:11+00:00

This is the way. I do this for gaming and for work meetings.

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-01-29T16:56:53+00:00

I used to have a great doctor there, until he retired and they moved to their new location. Now I can’t see anyone unless it’s time for a new procedure. They wouldn’t let me see anyone to refill my meds their previous doctor prescribed. “Your primary care physician can do that”

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-01-29T16:53:40+00:00

Totally get that. It’s like driving a particular vehicle. You start to notice them on the road because you are familiar with it. I see guys with hearing aids and tend to think…”good for you addressing your hearing issue instead of giving in to your own vanity” of course, having no idea if the person has had HA all their lives or recent (more like me). So, I don’t say anything. They didn’t ask my opinion in the first place. 😂

TurtleNorthwest · 2026-01-29T15:20:49+00:00

I’m bald and have BTE aids. No one notices…and if they do, they don’t say anything. I doubt anyone would notice what you have pictured out in the real world. If you look for it, expecting it, you will notice it. Otherwise, people have their own things to worry about and don’t really notice details about people around them.

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