Advocacy

Every fall the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs team sets out across the state to meet in-person with members to...

Today, King County Councilmember Zahilay announced a proposal to raise the minimum wage in unincorporated King County to $18.99. We...

In a big win for Seattle restaurant operators, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a bill that repeals the city’s...

On Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m., the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is expected to present recommendations for the...

The Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) has proposed plans to update their existing “safe starts” program. We wanted to highlight...

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed (7-0) CB 120379 a 15% delivery commission cap on third-party delivery. Many thanks to...

The 15% third party delivery fee cap was unanimously passed (3-0) out of committee Wednesday, July 27 with two amendments....

By Steve Hooper, Special to The Times - Your favorite neighborhood restaurant has been through a lot during the pandemic...

King County is distributing free disinfecting wipes and sanitizers to county restaurant workers. One restaurant representative is invited to attend...

Thank you, Sen. Murray, for your continued advocacy for more restaurant relief. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was a critical...

Action Alert:  We need your help — tell your legislator to support more statewide relief for the hospitality industry!  Your...

We have been advocating for vaccine access for restaurant workers since the vaccine discussion first started last spring. Last week,...

Public Health Seattle & King County recognizes that retail food establishments continue to be financially impacted by measures taken to...

As reopening nears, you may have concerns about your rent and lease agreements. Governor Inslee’s lifting of his emergency orders...

Today, Governor Inslee announced restaurant workers will be eligible for the vaccine starting March 31st. The Seattle Restaurant Alliance has...

The City has announced Welcome Back Weeks, which are a key part of the ongoing effort to bring workers, small...