Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FJust follow these directions. We know they look complicated, but, really, they’re not. We swear:1. Go to http://events.kirklandreporter.com2. First, search the calendar to see if your event is already listed—many events will be added automatically if they are posted on Facebook*. If your event is not listed, click the Add an Event button in the upper right corner.3. Log in. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by entering your name, e-mail address, password and hometown (please choose King County / Seattle,WA from the pull-down menu) on the...…Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FJust follow these directions. We know they look complicated, but, really, they’re not. We swear:1. Go to http://events.kirklandreporter.com2. First, search the calendar to see if your event is already listed—many events will be added automatically if they are posted on Facebook*. If your event is not listed, click the Add an Event button in the upper right corner.3. Log in. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up by entering your name, e-mail address, password and hometown (please choose King County / Seattle,WA from the pull-down menu) on the...WW…

Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FBy Jerry Cornfield / Washington State StandardMinimum wage workers in Washington will get a pay hike in January.The state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.28 an hour starting Jan. 1, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries has announced.That’s a 54-cent increase from the current hourly rate of $15.74, which is the highest of any state in the nation and more than double the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.With the...…Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FBy Jerry Cornfield / Washington State StandardMinimum wage workers in Washington will get a pay hike in January.The state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.28 an hour starting Jan. 1, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries has announced.That’s a 54-cent increase from the current hourly rate of $15.74, which is the highest of any state in the nation and more than double the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.With the...WW…

Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new “Unintentional Drug Overdose Data dashboard” that the agency says will provide valuable insights for addressing substance use disorders in the state.The DOH claims the data provided by the dashboard will be used to better understand characteristics and circumstances surrounding each overdose death, including the type of drugs involved and whether they were illicitly manufactured or prescribed.Relevant drug overdose death data is collected through the State Unintentional Drug Overdose...…Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new “Unintentional Drug Overdose Data dashboard” that the agency says will provide valuable insights for addressing substance use disorders in the state.The DOH claims the data provided by the dashboard will be used to better understand characteristics and circumstances surrounding each overdose death, including the type of drugs involved and whether they were illicitly manufactured or prescribed.Relevant drug overdose death data is collected through the State Unintentional Drug Overdose...WW…

Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FOn Sept. 27, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $35.4 million in grants to local, state, and tribal governments and non-profits to plan and install solar and battery back-up power systems at community buildings.The projects will provide clean back-up power for critical community needs during power outages, including supporting emergency services, healthcare, and shelters. Outside of power outages, the systems will produce clean electricity that will save energy costs for the facility operators, and the systems may also reduce strain...…Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FOn Sept. 27, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $35.4 million in grants to local, state, and tribal governments and non-profits to plan and install solar and battery back-up power systems at community buildings.The projects will provide clean back-up power for critical community needs during power outages, including supporting emergency services, healthcare, and shelters. Outside of power outages, the systems will produce clean electricity that will save energy costs for the facility operators, and the systems may also reduce strain...WW…

Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FThe following is a press release from King County:A new grant program is available to small businesses in unincorporated King County that have experienced vandalism or break-ins since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.The King County Department of Local Services Storefront Repair Program is intended to address vandalism and enhance security in business districts of the unincorporated areas. The program serves small businesses (10 employees or less) by providing a one-time grant up to $5,000 to repair and damage and restore storefronts of...…Skip to contentNewsletterContact Us55°FThe following is a press release from King County:A new grant program is available to small businesses in unincorporated King County that have experienced vandalism or break-ins since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.The King County Department of Local Services Storefront Repair Program is intended to address vandalism and enhance security in business districts of the unincorporated areas. The program serves small businesses (10 employees or less) by providing a one-time grant up to $5,000 to repair and damage and restore storefronts of...WW…