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REI says it was a ‘mistake’ to endorse Trump interior secretary
Following backlash from members, REI Co-op is retracting its endorsement of Doug Burgum, a Trump administration appointee who has been
Nate Sanford
Nate Sanford is a reporter for Cascade PBS and KNKX. A Murrow news fellow, he covers policy and political power dynamics with an emphasis on the issues facing young adults in Washington.
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Thousands rally in Seattle to protest Trump administration actions
The rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” protests held globally, pushing back against policies like mass deportations and federal funding cuts.
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How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit.
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REI withheld pay from union workers, national labor board finds
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) this week filed a complaint against REI Co-op, after finding the retailer illegally withheld
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Seattle mayor pushes to renew democracy voucher program
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is asking Seattleites to renew the city’s democracy voucher program — a first-of-its-kind public campaign-financing system