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Employer health costs expected to rise

Employer-sponsored health care costs are expected to increase as insurers and employers face rising medical expenses and greater use of health services, […]

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Public safety funding reaches agencies as impact remains uncertain

A Washington state law designed to increase local law enforcement funding has begun directing money to agencies, but its impact on officer […]

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Questions raised over data behind Seattle diversion program

Image: KIRO Newsradio A Seattle-created program that diverts people accused of low-level drug offenses away from jail and into community-based services is […]

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Grocery loyalty programs explained

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has released a new explainer video on grocery loyalty programs and how they help shoppers save.  The […]

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New I-9 inspection notice requirements take effect October 1

Beginning October 1, 2026, all employers must notify employees within five business days of receiving a Notice of Inspection (NOI) of Form […]

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Seattle Latino Chamber raises concerns over proposed pricing ordinance

The Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is raising concerns about a proposed Seattle ordinance that chamber leaders say could increase costs […]

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Washington income tax revenue estimate rises

The Washington Department of Revenue has increased its estimate for revenue from the state’s new tax on high earners, projecting $3.1 billion […]

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Washington’s new battery recycling program is coming

A new battery recycling program is coming to Washington. Created through SB 5144, the law is designed to make battery recycling easier […]

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Federal Medicaid changes prompt state funding discussions

Federal changes under H.R. 1 are reshaping how Medicaid works in Washington. State lawmakers have begun examining funding options in response.  Coverage […]

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Seattle Times: Even Nordstrom now says it has trouble getting Seattle cops to show up

The flagship Nordstrom store on Pine Street. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times, 2025) Sep. 12, 2026  By Danny Westneat , Seattle Times columnist  […]

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Mary Kay launches new global brand platform

Mary Kay Inc. has introduced Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared™,  its largest consumer-facing campaign to date and a new global brand platform […]

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Seattle business leaders press city on public safety

Thirty-five Seattle business leaders have called on Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle City Council to take additional action on public safety, […]

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