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New protections for WA workers facing mass layoffs

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed a bill into law that will require employers with 50 or more full-time employees to give a minimum of 60 days’ notice to the state, any union, and/or employees affected by mass layoffs or a business closing.

Microsoft to cut thousands of workers despite strong sales and profits

Microsoft has announced plans to lay off thousands of employees across the company. The 3% workforce reduction was confirmed by a Microsoft spokesperson in a Tuesday email to The Center Square.

Savvy Senior: How much Ibuprofen is too much?

I take Advil pretty regularly for arthritis pain and headaches, but how can I tell if I’m taking more than is safe?

Seattle police eye GPS tech as alternative to high-speed pursuits

The Seattle Police Department is seeking the implementation of a GPS tracking device in some patrol cars to prevent dangerous vehicle pursuits. SPD is required to develop a plan to end a police pursuit that complies with recent state law updates regarding pursuit mitigation.

Seattle Memorial Stadium developers promise zero risk of cost overruns to city

Developers of the Seattle Memorial Stadium project ensured city council members that there is little financial risk for the city if there are any cost overruns. The city and the Seattle Public School District are funding the replacement of the 78-year-old Memorial Stadium in the Seattle Center due to a lack of reinvestment into renovations.

New York, Washington, Vermont see most illegal northern border crossers

Of the 14 northern border states that share a land or water border with Canada, the greatest number of apprehensions of illegal border crossers were reported in New York, Washington and Vermont during the Biden administration, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

WA bill's changes to public pension funding could cost taxpayers, critic warns

For years, Washington state’s public pension system has been considered one of the best funded in the nation. However, one critic of a new bill passed by the state Legislature warns that it could undermine the system’s solvency in the long term and at the expense of taxpay-ers.

Recipe: Time for dessert? Add bananas for extra taste

Adding bananas to a dessert increases its creamy texture and richness. When sautéed, bananas’ sweet taste grows even sweeter. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Roast Banana with Maple Pecans” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

Get ‘A Glimpse of China’ at the Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival

Explore the traditional and contemporary influences of China at A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 17 at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall. This free one-day event will allow attendees to participate in cultural traditions covering 5,000 years of Chinese history.

Economic reality may force Sound Transit to revise its financial plan

Much of the funding for Sound Transit’s projects, including ST3, has come from federal grants. In the past seven years, it has secured a total of $3.8 billion, with $9 billion expected in future grants for ST3.

A celebration and reading for Magnolia Historical Society’s New Book IV Spring 2025 Collection

Eighteen new stories make up a new and amazing collection of Magnolia memories and milestones, launching Saturday, June 7, 3–5 p.m. with a reading and fun celebration at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 West McGraw St. “From Clown Hijinks to Cooper’s Hawks” is the theme of the gathering.

KeyBank Foundation makes $1M investment into advancing housing equity

KeyBank has announced a grant of $1 million its largest single grant in Seattle to date —to Civic Commons on behalf of the Black Home Initiative (BHI) Network.

What’s next for Rite Aid?

Rite Aid customers can expect their local store to close or change ownership in the next few months, as the struggling drugstore chain goes through another bankruptcy filing. The company plans to sell customer prescription files, inventory and other assets as it closes distribution centers and unloads store locations.

King County executive’s 200-day plan includes new revenue to fill $150M budget gap

With a looming $150 million budget deficit, King County Executive Shannon Braddock’s is implementing a 200-day plan to find new revenue. Within her limited time as King County executive, Braddock is tasked with filling a $150 million budget gap, further exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt federal funding to the county for continuing its DEI programs.

Amtrak advances upgrade to Seattle Rail Yard

Major construction activities are underway at Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle, where crews recently began building the foundation for a new nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility that will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest.

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