Meet your Tacoma Police Department community liaison officer
Public Safety is a top issue for many Tacoma operators. Your local government affairs team has been meeting with city staff, council members, partner stakeholders and the Tacoma Police Department to...
The first and lasting impression: How parking impacts guest experience and revenue
Have you ever decided to go somewhere else because there was no parking at the original place? Parking is more than just providing an available space for a guest’s car. It presents an opportunity...
Hoss & Patel to be honored at this year’s Washington Hospitality Conference
If you plan to attend this year’s Washington Hospitality Conference, congratulate Lane Hoss and Vijay Patel. The two will be honored with this year’s Burtenshaw Lifetime Achievement Awards. Lane...
Olympia defers raising minimum wage and other labor standards consideration to next year
At its study session meeting last week, the Olympia City Council deferred consideration of raising the minimum wage in the city and possible adoption of other labor standards, known as the “Workers’...
Premiums set to rise: ESD announced increased premiums for Paid Family & Medical Leave
Washington state’s Employment Security Department (ESD) announced the new premium increases for next year. As of Jan. 1, 2025, the premium rate will be 0.92%, up from 0.74% in 2024. Employers will...
Spokesman-Review Op-Ed: Protect natural gas as an energy choice
The Horseshoe Cafe: America’s oldest 24-hour diner resides in Bellingham, WA
In the heart of downtown Bellingham stands not only Washington’s oldest diner, but America’s oldest 24-hour diner: The Horseshoe Café. The charming restaurant is a current member of the Washington...
PSBJ: Trade group sounds alarm as WA restaurants see margins sliced thin
The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Vote yes on Initiative 2066 — Insist on a better gas transition plan
2025 Washington Minimum Wage Announced
National Food Safety Month 2024: What is a foodborne illness
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about one in six people get sick from contaminated food every year. When people eat or drink food or beverages contaminated with toxins, pathogens...
National Food Safety Month 2024: Foodborne Illnesses
The Center for Disease Control estimates there are around 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses every year—more than half of these are associated with restaurants or other foodservice...