by PETER NEHLSEN, fire chief, Washington Island Fire Department After a fire call it is customary for a Fire Chief to write up a report reflecting upon the dry facts of the call. However, the first reflection that keeps coming to my mind was the generosity of our community. I would like to offer you … Read more
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, at the annual conference organized by the investment firm Allen & Co, in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 11, 2024. KEVORK DJANSEZIAN / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP The text was short and unembellished, like a dispatched constraint. On Friday, October 25, 11 days before the US presidential election, The Washington … Read more
The cities of Renton, Seattle, SeaTac, and Tukwila recently announced their new minimum wage rates that go into effect on January 1, 2025. Unincorporated King County has not yet announced its new minimum wage rate, but we will keep members informed when the new rate is released. Renton … Read more
The state of Washington has announced increases to the minimum wage rate and the exempt salary thresholds for employees, effective January 1, 2025. These increases impact several state wage requirements that you’ll want to be aware of if you have employees in Washington. The cities of Bellingham and Burien … Read more
While D.C. isn’t a state, it has its own DUI laws. Compared to other state DUI laws, D.C. laws are reasonably complicated. There are several metrics for determining whether someone is driving impaired, which can result in different charges. Navigating these charges without an experienced lawyer is quite challenging. Legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in … Read more
