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San Juan County ‘encouraged’ by 32-hour workweek results after 6 months
The county announced it would be transitioning most employees to a 32-hour work week in October 2023....
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Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is almost completely zero-waste
The arena has achieved the highest waste diversion rate of any sports venue in the world. SEATTLE — Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is being recognized for its waste diversion. Just three years after...
‘Being Pacific Islander means everything’ | Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
Here's what local residents of Native Hawaiian, Samoan and Tongan heritage want you to know. SEATTLE — May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month - a time...
Local emergency declared amid Mercer Island water supply shortage
Mercer Island is one of few cities in King County that typically allows at-home fireworks. MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — Fireworks will be prohibited this Fourth of July due to a water supply shortage...
City council to consider Georgetown affordable housing proposal
The proposal aims to address the lack of housing in a community where some say they are being priced out. SEATTLE — Legislation to bring more affordable housing to Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood also...
Littering in Tacoma? These new penalties will make you think twice
The Tacoma City Council approved the changes on Tuesday and the new penalties go into effect Monday, May 13. TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma will soon have new penalties in place...