Karen Johnson named Director of state Office of Equity
Karen Johnson has been named by Gov. Inslee to serve as Director of the state’s new Office of Equity. The appointment is effective March 8. The office will work with…
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A “poverty defense” would hurt Seattle retailers
Seattle City Council members have informally begun considering an idea that is bound to hurt the city’s retailers, many of whom are struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilmember Lisa…
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Council approves hazard pay for Seattle grocery workers
Food industry associations sue Seattle in response Late last month, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved emergency legislation to require grocers to pay $4 an hour in additional hazard pay…
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Bill would speed reopening of businesses during a pandemic
Washington Retail is supporting Senate bill 5114 that would speed the safe reopening of businesses statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also would shift authority for the state’s reopening…
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Chief Diaz vows crackdown on vandalism
Police Chief Adrian Diaz has vowed to arrest and prosecute more protestors who cause damage to Seattle businesses. A police department spokeswoman told The Seattle Times that the crackdown followed…
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Former chief urges community-led Seattle police reform
Carmen Best, Seattle’s former police chief, told MSNBC that successful police reform in the city must include community input. “We haven’t been able to work with the community in the…
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Seven candidates announce they will run for Seattle mayor
So far, seven candidates have announced they will run for Seattle mayor in this year’s election. Incumbent Jenny Durkan has announced she will not seek re-election to a second term.…
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