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‘No relief is coming’: Seattle restaurants prepare for $3 minimum wage hike
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell claims that next year's increased minimum wage will boost the local economy, but the Washington Hospitality Association disagrees. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, all Seattle employers regardless of size will be required to pay their employees at least $20.76 an hour. Currently, Seattle’s smaller employers can pay their workers a minimum $17.25 per hour if they pay $2.72 per hour toward medical benefits,...
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Enjoy a free Bird & Plant Walk with Environmental Science Center Naturalists at Seahurst Park on Monday, Oct. 14
All are invited to take a guided walk at Seahurst Park while learning about the birds and plants around you. Both have evolved together and play important roles in the health of local watersheds, as well as the mental health of people. This free event will take place from 10...
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