Mayor Bruce Harrell proposes $970 million housing levy
Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a $970 million Housing Levy at the Housing Development Consortium’s 35th Annual Celebration last week. Over 800 […]
Walmart has a path of opportunity for everyone
Walmart is committed to providing opportunities for individuals at every stage of their careers, with a focus on skills, experiences, and […]
Yelm Career Connected Job Fair & Hiring Event
A job fair and hiring event will occur in Yelm on May 2, 2023. The event is coordinated and supported by […]
King County prosecutors use new unit to crack down on theft suspects
Retail theft is becoming increasingly organized and aggressive, with criminals targeting businesses and individuals for profit. In response, the King County […]
Secondhand industry booms with $177 billion in global sales and predicted to double by 2027
The secondhand industry is on the rise, with global sales reaching $177 billion in 2022, a 28% increase from the previous […]
Cultivating relationships is key to safe workplaces
According to a study by Intertek Alchemy, 66% of businesses report that employees fail to follow their safety program while working, […]
Legislative Update
HB 1155 — My Health, My Data House Bill 1155, relating to health data privacy, has been a focused piece of legislation for […]
WA Supreme Court reverses decision, legalizes “excise tax” on income
After decades and dozens of attempts to overturn Washington State’s ban on income taxes, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld a new […]
Lawmakers must restore police pursuits for public safety
Amber Goldade experienced a heartbreaking loss last year when a tragic incident took her daughter’s life. The authorities failed to apprehend a […]
Proposed rule update would give outdoor workers increased protection from heat exposure
A new proposal to update Washington’s permanent heat rules would increase protections for agricultural, construction, and other workers exposed to dangerous outdoor temperatures […]
Seattle City Council extends paid sick & safe time benefits for app-based workers
On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved making permanent a Covid emergency ordinance that provided Paid Sick & Safe Time benefits […]
AG’s ORC Task Force convenes for third meeting
From left: Carl Kleinknecht, Director of Security, Kemper Development, Shannon Vetto, CEO, Evergreen Market, Ben Carr, Assistant Attorney General, Tony Romero, Bellevue Police […]