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Join us for our Government Affairs meet and greet!

Every fall the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs team sets out across the state to meet in-person with members to...
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Proposal introduced to raise the minimum wage in King County to $18.99/hour

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

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

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

The Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) has proposed plans to update their existing “safe starts” program. We wanted to highlight...
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UPDATE: Mayor signs legislation capping third-party delivery commissions at 15%

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

The 15% third party delivery fee cap was unanimously passed (3-0) out of committee Wednesday, July 27 with two amendments....
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Help Seattle restaurants survive: Fix delivery-fee cap at 15%

By Steve Hooper, Special to The Times - Your favorite neighborhood restaurant has been through a lot during the pandemic...
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King County distributing free disinfecting wipes and sanitizers 

King County is distributing free disinfecting wipes and sanitizers to county restaurant workers. One restaurant representative is invited to attend...
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Senator Murray urges Senate to pass restaurant relief

Thank you, Sen. Murray, for your continued advocacy for more restaurant relief. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) was a critical...
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We need your help – More statewide Relief for the Hospitality Industry!

Action Alert:  We need your help — tell your legislator to support more statewide relief for the hospitality industry!  Your...
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Tell Governor Inslee to Prioritize Vaccinations for Restaurant Workers

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

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

As reopening nears, you may have concerns about your rent and lease agreements. Governor Inslee’s lifting of his emergency orders...
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WIN!!! Restaurant Workers Eligible for Vaccine March 31

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

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