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Washington State Visitors’ Guide

We welcome you to the State of Washington. As you explore the sculpted shoreline, snowcapped...

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Workplace pregnancy rights in Washington State

The new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect June 27.

Alcohol delivery compliance

Alcohol delivery: How to stay in compliance Rules that allow liquor to-go and alcohol delivery in...

Eye on Hospitality: Mossuto’s Italian

How one family business overcame staffing challenges and opened a new restaurant Opening a...

CEO podcast recap: Government affairs shares

The CEO podcast is a monthly podcast with Washington Hospitality Association President and CEO...

Industry loses a true legend

In sports, when a Hall of Famer passes away, the entire community pauses, remembers, shows its...

UPDATE: Minor employees can temporarily work back-of-house in 21+ establishments

Seattle Hotel Employee Protections Take Effect

Four ordinances with protections for hotel employees have become law in Seattle. The protections range from panic buttons, room cleaning and square footage limits, required expenditures for health care coverage and job retention...

Coronavirus: Ban on gatherings in three counties

Effective immediately and lasting through the month of March 2020, events taking place in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties with more than 250 people in attendance are prohibited, according to Gov. Jay Inslee. The ban is to...