Keep up with the Seattle Squeeze
The recent final teardown of the downtown viaduct seems a good time to remind readers of one way to keep pace with what’s come to be known as the Seattle…
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Governor proclaims September as Careers in Retail Month
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed September as Careers in Retail Month for the third consecutive year. Washington Retail began the promotion with Employment Security in recognition of the industry’s start…
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Two WR-endorsed candidates advance to Seattle’s Nov 5 council election
Candidates Alex Pedersen and Heidi Wills have survived primary challenges to run in the November 5 general election to the Seattle City Council. Pedersen finished first in his District 4…
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Register for the PNW Future of Retail Summit
Event includes a free retail job fair Washington Retail CEO Renée Sunde will help lead a panel discussion with retail industry leaders at the Sept. 13 PNW Future of Retail…
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Closed captioning law goes into effect November 17 of this year
Businesses able to activate closed captioning on televisions in public places in Seattle will be required to do so as a result of a new law starting on November 17…
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Council committee meets Sept. 5 to discuss health care requirement for businesses in hotels
Washington Retail will testify at a September 5 Seattle Council committee considering an ordinance that would require small businesses located in hotels to provide health benefits coverage. Among the pending…
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Durkan signs legislation for $50 million to build homes for the homeless
Mayor Jenny Durkan signed the latest piece of her “Housing Seattle Now” initiative into law earlier this month. It provides $50 million in funds to build and support housing for…
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