CVS Begins Offering Moderna Boosters To Eligible Washingtonians

CVS is now offering Moderna booster shots at 9,800 pharmacies nationwide, including in Washington.

Rolovich Lawyer Calls Coach's Firing Unlawful, Threatens Lawsuit

Attorney Brian Fahling said Washington State coach Nick Rolovich's termination was unlawful and an attack on his Catholic faith.

Amazon Hiring 2,300 Seasonal Workers In Washington

Amazon is looking to fill more than 2,000 seasonal positions for the holiday season, with average hourly pay starting at $18.

Puget Sound Ports Navigate Growing Cargo Ship Backlog

A bottleneck in global supply chains has cargo ships backed up outside ports across the West, including Seattle and Tacoma.

3 Seattle Restaurants Make NYT List Of 50 Most Exciting

The New York Times compiled a list of the top 50 places to eat across the country and three Seattle restaurants made the cut.

Amazon Adjusts Remote Work Plan For More Flexibility

Amazon had been planning for a broad return to the office by January. Now, teams can choose to stay remote for the foreseeable future.

8 Washingtonians Are Among Richest American Citizens

In the latest Forbes 400 rankings, three Washington billionaires landed among the top 10 richest people in the United States.

Alaska Air To Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees

Alaska Airlines is becoming one of the first businesses to require vaccination independent of government mandates.

Greyhound Ends Immigration Sweeps Following Washington Lawsuit

Greyhound is paying Washington $2.2 million to resolve the suit, and will no longer allow warrantless ICE sweeps of its buses.

Washington To Collect Nearly $1B More Revenue For 2021-23

New estimates from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council show an economy rebounding from pandemic lows.

Spirit Halloween Stores Open In Washington

It is never too early to prepare for spooky season, and fortunately there's just the place nearby.

Amazon Eyes 125K New Hires, Offers Higher Average Salaries

With labor markets growing so tight in regions of the country, the company said new hires could make as much as $22.50 an hour.

Amazon To Pay Full College Tuition Of Hourly Workers

The Seattle-based company said it will also fund high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a second language for front-line Amazon workers.

Union Membership In Washington: See Recent Trends

On Labor Day, see how union membership changed in Washington from 2019 to 2020.

See The Unemployment Rate In Washington As Labor Day Nears

A chunk of the labor force in the Evergreen State remains jobless, as national unemployment is still higher than before the pandemic.

Dick's Drive-In Fined $35K Over Worker Safety Violations

Labor & Industries recently issued the burger chain 12 citations, including for violations related to COVID-19 protocols.

Delta Variant Threatens Washington Restaurants, Association Says

The Washington Hospitality Association is urging Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund immediately.

Washington Unemployment Edges Closer To Pre-Pandemic Normals

The delta variant may be running amok, but the state's unemployment rate continues to improve.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News: Region's Officials Urge You To Mask Up

Vaccines are now widely available at most pharmacies, public vaccination sites, and many doctor’s offices.

Amazon Employees Won't Be Back In The Office Until Next Year

Amazon has pushed back its return-to-office date for tech and corporate workers until January as COVID-19 cases surge nationally.

Postmates To Pay Nearly $1M To Gig Workers In Seattle Settlement

Postmates agreed to pay nearly 1,600 Seattle workers to settle allegations that the company violated the Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance.

Amazon's Sales Slow As Pandemic Shopping Surge Ends

The world's return to almost normalcy is slowing down Amazon's pandemic-induced sales surge.

Seattle Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Seattle area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : [Update] Mask Rules Are Back And They Impact Your Business

COVID-19 infections have been on a concerning rise in King County since June 29, largely due to the spread of the more contagious delta ...

Which Seattle Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Seattle.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : Updates On Vaccines, Variants, And Safe Reopening In King County

It has been weeks since Washington State fully reopened and many have returned to pre-pandemic activities. King County continues to prio ...

These Seattle Restaurants Scored Restaurant Revitalization Money

Washington restaurants got $921 million from the fund, but thousands more were shut out of the SBA program, which ended Wednesday.

These Washington Restaurants Got Restaurant Revitalization Money

A total 3,247 Washington businesses scored a combined $921 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : It's Time To Reopen -- Resources And Guidance For Businesses

Through our partnership with King County, we are bringing you real-time, relevant information on what is happening regarding vaccines an ...

Washington's Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sells For $1.2 Billion

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates' owner, Altria, has reached a deal to sell the Woodinville-based wine company to a private equity firm.

Bill, Melinda Gates Announce Plans For Foundation After Divorce

In two years, Melinda Gates can choose to resign as co-chair and trustee, the Seattle-based foundation announced Wednesday.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : New Payroll Tax Rule Offers Liability Calculation Option

Seattle's Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) has released an updated payroll tax rule. The administrative rule was upd ...

Boeing's Newest 737 Max Makes First Flight

A few hundred employees watched the plane take off from Renton in a move the company hopes will signal improving fortunes.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : Meet Our New Members: Jan.-Mar. 2021

See the latest announcement from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce - Community News.

Washington's Average Wage Grew In 2020 Amid Pandemic Layoffs

State officials said the average wage ballooned last year, as thousands of lower-paid workers lost their jobs and high earners stayed on.

Washington's 'Joints For Jabs' Vaccine Program Off To Rocky Start

It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but the new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough beginning.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : Vaccine Incentives Rolled Out With Eyes On 70% Benchmark

Through our partnership with King County, we are bringing you real-time, relevant information on what is happening regarding vaccines an ...

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : Cantwell's Leadership Shines In Alaska Tourism Recovery Act Victory

On June 3, the Seattle Metro Chamber joined the Port of Seattle and other regional partners in thanking Sen. Maria Cantwell her for her ...

Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Washington

Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open and closed this Memorial Day.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : Reflecting On Our 2021 Elevate NW Conference

The theme of this year's Elevate NW Conference was Small Business, Big Picture where we wanted to focus on lifting you up from the daily ...