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King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas
The King County Metropolitan Council will vote during its next meeting on whether to grant hazard pay to…
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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…
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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief
Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits
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State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program
U.S. Department of Labor announces funding
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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators
The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…
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State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses
Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers
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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…
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Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban
Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees
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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail
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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
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Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations
Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24
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New program to help ensure safe start compliance in restaurants, taverns
Launched by Public Health – Seattle & King County