The House Commerce & Gaming Committee heard public testimony on HB 2022, which focuses on social equity in the cannabis industry. HB 2022 – 2021-22…
The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on SB 5783, which would re-establish the underground economy task force, specifically for the…
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer will be hosting Washington Federal Bank (WaFd) President and CEO Brent Beardall for a virtual “Good Eggs” community forum…
The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs committee, heard public testimony on SB 5891, concerning warehouse distribution centers and employment standards. SB 5891 – 2021-22…
When the pandemic hit, I adjusted to remote work as a University of Washington graduate student while my mother, who is a UW custodian, continued…
Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-filing season. How can you protect yourself? One of…
As the cost of living skyrockets in Washington state, people needing in-home care are being squeezed, a state Senate bill (SB 5745) would increase the amount…
If you want to know where a company is headed, look at who they’re hiring and the kinds of jobs they’re recruiting for. This same…
With costs growing, health care is set to be a major theme in Olympia this year. Sam Hatzenbeler, health policy associate for the Economic Opportunity…
The House Rural Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard public testimony on HB1698, which would ban the use of latex gloves by food handlers.…
Washington state lawmakers are considering a policy which could help close the wealth gap for future generations. The Washington Future Fund is a policy typically…
Just a few decades ago, the list of breweries to visit in any given area were small—perhaps a handful around larger metro areas and a…
On January 13th, the Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs committee, heard testimony on SB 5600, concerning the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship…
Located inside FieldhouseUSA, Airhouse Adventure Park will bring fun and adventure to Auburn with the opening of its new Northwest location Friday, January 7th. The…
The Auburn Public Schools Foundation (APSF) is celebrating ten years of serving Auburn School District students. Among the foundation’s achievements is ensuring students have access…
Scammers have upped their game during the pandemic. New research looks into who is most susceptible to falling victim to fraud. AARP conducted a survey…
An overhaul of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program could bring relief to more than 550,000 student-loan borrowers nationwide who work in government or…