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WA food banks test innovations as food insecurity grows
Some food banks anticipate increased demand, as people with low incomes face increased financial pressures.
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How tribes are harnessing renewable resources for energy — and jobs
From Washington to Florida, the renewables industry allows tribes to grow revenue, reduce utility costs and fight climate change.
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Seattle proposes minimum wage for DoorDash, Rover, other gig workers
The Pay Up policy would provide a base-pay equivalent to Seattle's minimum wage, along with other worker protections for app-based workers.
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For Spokane tribal members, finding work can mean losing benefits
Regulations cut benefits for employed people, even if they're earning poverty wages — but tribes want to change that.
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How salary transparency could impact the job hunt in Washington state
A new law will require employers to post more pay and benefit information in job ads. A similar effort in Colorado is being met with mixed results.