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Think tank researcher bets on gas prices falling if I-2117 passes this November
(The Center Square) – Todd Myers, vice president for research at the Washington Policy Center think tank, recently offered to bet Rachel Smith, president of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, over something she said during an editorial board meeting before the Seattle Times regarding Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act and end the state’s carbon auctions. Myers claims that if voters repeal I-2117 next month, gas prices will fall. ...
WA Best Hole in the Wall Restaurant, One of the Best in the U.S.
This morning, I found a fun list of small, locally owned restaurants. It’s lovefood.com’s most recent listing of the best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants in every state in America. Need a fun and delicious bucket list item?. If you have some time on your hands (e.g., if you’re recently retired...
Pagliacci Pizza settles second delivery driver reimbursement lawsuit
SEATTLE — Seattle's Pagliacci Pizza has settled a class action lawsuit that alleged the company didn't properly reimburse delivery drivers for expenses. Two delivery drivers filed the lawsuit in King County Superior Court earlier this year. The lawsuit alleged that Pagliacci underpaid drivers for most trips because it used a flat reimbursement for delivery-related auto expenses instead of the standard rate per mile set by the Internal Revenue Service.
Suspects used van in attempt to rip open ATM in Magnolia
SEATTLE — Police are investigating after a van was used in an attempt to pull an ATM out of a wall in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood early Wednesday morning. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded to a commercial burglary in the 3300 block of West McGraw Street just before 4 a.m. Police said the suspects used a van and chain to pull an ATM off its base but were unsuccessful in taking it. The ATM and wall were damaged.
Public safety top concern for Seattlites despite improving crime stats: Survey
(The Center Square) – Despite an overall drop in crime from an all-time high in 2022, Seattleites’ top concern is now public safety over homelessness. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s survey – titled “The Index” – revealed the latest findings of what Seattle residents think of their city. According to the data, the combined issue of […]
Community raises more than $600K to keep Scarecrow Video open for at least the next two years
SEATTLE — Scarecrow Video, one of the only video stores in the world and located in Seattle, will remain open for at least the next two years after being on the brink of closure. The community helped raise more than $600,000 to save it. "A movie Mecca,” said Kate...
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