L&I rate changes – avoid an open balance
Originally published: Dec. 16, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2025 Each year, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) updates workers compensation insurance rates for all Washington businesses. These changes mean that payroll withholding amounts,...
Changing the Model Toolkit: How some hospitality businesses are shaking up compensation
Changing the Model Toolkit: How some hospitality businesses are shaking up compensation Last updated Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, has been talking with several operators to learn what they are doing to ease the...
Washington state hospitality professionals nominated for James Beard Awards
Every year, the James Beard Awards shine a spotlight on the most talented chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators across the country, celebrating their dedication to excellence in food and hospitality. A nomination for this prestigious award is a career-defining...
Bonney Lake, Rogers take home honors in ProStart Invitational
Aspiring young chefs and restaurant managers showcased their skills at the ProStart Invitational, a high-stakes culinary and management competition for high school students. This event brought together Washington state’s top ProStart students to test their abilities...
Washington state gearing up for 2026 FIFA World Cup with fan zones and team base camps
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Seattle is not the only city gearing up to host this global spectacle. Cities across Washington state are planning events to celebrate the World Cup and its fans. Nine cities have been selected as official fan zones:...
Find resources to spread the word about 988 for your teams and your guests
Let your team know that they matter and that they have resources. The 988 Lifeline is free and available to everyone across the United States. If you or someone you know is having difficulty dealing with: Thoughts of suicide or self-harm A friend or a loved one...
Join the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee
The Education Foundation is forming the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee to illuminate career pathways and opportunities surrounding the hospitality industry, gain valuable insights into the current challenges and barriers, and create opportunities for...
Apple Health in Washington state offers Family Planning Only option
Chances are good you have young employees who need family planning services, whether that’s birth control, screening for cancer or a sexually transmitted infection education and risk reduction counseling. Washington state’s Apple Health (Medicaid) offers residents...