SEATTLE — Seattle restaurants are making the switch to environment-friendly take-out containers.
A ban on polystyrene containers takes effect Jan. 1.
Restaurants and other business will have until July 1, 2010, to switch to containers and utensils that will compost or can be recycled.
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The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.
The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.
The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.
The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.
Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, warning of temperatures climbing to mid-80s or low 90s Tuesday and Wednesday.
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While the amount of money is still unknown, funding plans are already in place to help with drug abuse prevention, treatment and education.
Incumbent Paula Rhyne is facing challenger Ryan Crowther. The third candidate, Jonathan Shapiro, is no longer seeking the seat.
Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.
The fire department will only issue fines for non-emergency lift assists at licensed care facilities, not for individuals at home calling 911.
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