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Taco Time Northwest tries raising wages to $20/hour to compete in a difficult labor market
The local fast-food chain will pilot the new wage increase at three King County locations.
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Sound Transit decides on upcoming bus routes and stations
New routes will not be available until more than five years from now.
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County councilmember proposes study to understand rental housing supply, costs in unincorporated King County
If passes, study would attempt identify the effects of regulation on rental market.
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Scoop Marketplace looks to cut waste out of grocery economy
The all-bulk grocery has two locations, one in Kirkland and Renton
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Walk’n Wag returns to Lake Sammamish State Park
All proceeds will benefit improvements and beautification projects for Lake Sammamish State Park.
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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Juanita HS student is one of the best downhill mountain bike racers in the world
Emma Artz represented the US in one of the most difficult bike races, placing in top-15.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
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King County’s Eastside to receive major multi-modal transportation investment
Private and public investors will help build a regional biking and walking trail to mitigate traffic
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Eastside school wins National Blue Ribbon honor
Rosa Parks Elementary School in Redmond is the only Washington school to win.
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How a Duvall restaurant makes a true farm-to-table experience
The Grange prepares sustainably produced meals pulled from the soil of the Snoqualmie Valley.
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Carpenters union strike interupts some prominent Eastside construction projects
Union representative says members are prepared to strike “as long as it takes.”
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Waste management expert knocks county’s plan to expand landfill
The waste management advocate said the decision to expand seems pre-determined despite assessment.
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State employees including first responders sue state over vaccine mandate
The lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 90 plaintiffs claims Inslee’s order is unconstitutional.
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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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How to make a greenhouse with 4,500 glass jars
How a Redmond resident spent nearly two years building a greenhouse out of salvaged materials.
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Eastside to get its first Serious Pie restaurant location
Serious Pie is owned by Seattle restaurateur Tom Douglas.
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King County is looking for community members to help oversee law enforcement accountability
Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight is in need of applicants.