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The potential class-action lawsuit could have involved hundreds of employees including workers at the chain's Broadway location. In the statement, Dick's criticized Washington's regulatory climate and the surge in employment class actions, noting plaintiff attorneys will collect over $600,000 from the deal. While the agreement awaits final approval in King County Superior Court, Dick's leadership denies any wrongdoing, maintaining they have documented proof of accurate pay and proper breaks. ~ Documented proof of proper breaks, and a settlement anyway. The paperwork was either good enough to win or it wasn't.

REUNITED WITH OWNER! Found a pup in west end by Gridley-Graber. No collar when found. Black shepherd mix. Well behaved. Let me know if you have any info on the owners, would love to reunite him with his family!

Looking for a good romantic spot for an anniversary dinner with Vegan options in the Seattle/Snohomish area. My partner is not vegan so the whole menu doesn’t have to be, but an option or two for me would be great. So far I’ve seen Kamakura which looks great. Any advice would be great, thank you!

I posted below, what I thought was a decently written and researched rant on r/Seattle , and it was immediately taken down as "lazy" posting. The few comments that were posted before it was yanked, were quite unhinged. I stated facts, and provided a personal anecdote...this was too much to handle apparently. I am a card carrying liberal, but open, hard drug consumption without any consequences is ridiculous for everyone. Addiction as a Protected Disability: Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLA non-enforcement and broad legal definitions inadvertently lowers the cost and consequences of maintaining an active addiction) a history of substance abuse or being in recovery, can be recognized as a disability . While active, illegal drug use itself is generally excluded from job protections, the broader framework treats addiction as a chronic medical condition rather than a criminal choice. This framework shields individuals from accountability, shifting the city's focus from mandatory treatment or abstinence to accommodation. The Decriminalization Philosophy: Local leadership has often operated under the premise that standard criminal justice interventions (like arrests and incarceration) are ineffective, costly, and disproportionately harm marginalized communities. The goal is to funnel resources into social services rather than jails. De Facto Non-Enforcement of Open Drug Use: For extended periods, Seattle police have faced shifting directives regarding public drug consumption. Even when laws like Washington’s SB 5536 (which made public drug use a gross misdemeanor) were enacted, local prosecution strategies often favor "diversion." Rarely prosecuting open fentanyl or methamphetamine use creates a consequence-free environment that normalizes addiction in public parks and transit centers. The "Cost" Reduction of Addiction: In economic terms, a subsidy reduces the cost of a behavior. By not enforcing laws against public intoxication, open drug use, or property crimes often associated with securing drug money (like retail theft), the city lowers the legal "cost" or risk to the individual. Housing and Services Without Behavioral Conditions: Seattle and King County have heavily invested in Low-Barrier Housing and Housing First models. These programs provide shelter and housing without requiring sobriety or participation in treatment. Providing taxpayer-funded housing while allowing active drug use on the premises acts as a direct subsidy, removing a primary rock-bottom incentive for individuals to seek recovery. Personal note, my good friend unfortunately became an addict many, many years ago. He has been given free housing from the city because he is "disabled". I'm very happy that he is now housed, but he spends his time stealing anything to feed his addiction and getting high constantly. He has no plans on changing a thing. My son has a rare genetic disorder and is a nonverbal severe autistic... he is disabled, my friend is not.

Hi everybody, I’m selling a variety of books here where if you fill a tote bag, you can get everything in your tote bag for $40 I have a combination of weird girl, female rage, science fiction, horror, fantasy, romance, literary, and contemporary fiction books. Located in Renton next to Fred Meyers’s today only. DM ME FOR ADDRESS! Cash and Venmo okay!

Hello All. My kiddo is in public school now and we got an email from a choice school for an open spot in Redmond. I know of choice school and have friends with kids in Big Picture schools in Bellevue. I'm not sure if the shift is a right fit as of now, and I'm fine being involved and dedicating my time with the choice school. Any choice school Parents in here that can give me any insight if the jump is the right move?

There is a lot of misinformation around laws around cycling the most prominent one is people thinking bikes have to full stop at stop signs. It's quite alarming how many people are confidently wrong when all they have to do is read. The purpose of this is to educate people who are driving on the road. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.190 Here's the context around stop signs. (b)(i) With the exception of (b)(ii) and (iii) of this subsection, a person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign shall either: (A) Follow the requirements for approaching a stop sign as specified in (a) of this subsection; or (B) Follow the requirements for approaching a yield sign as specified in subsection (3) of this section. OK SO WE FOLLOW B subsection 3! which is about yield signs... so again stop signs = yield. (ii) A person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign located at a highway grade crossing of a railroad must follow the requirements of RCW 46.61.345 . (iii) A person operating a bicycle approaching a "stop" signal in use by a school bus, as required under RCW 46.37.190 , must follow the requirements of RCW 46.61.370 . (3) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and if required for safety to stop , shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering a marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the roadway, and then after slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways: PROVIDED, That if such a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, such collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

During my morning walk, I saw the front door and window broken at Morfire restaurant in Capitol Hill. I paused to see if any staff was around, but it didn’t seem like it. I didn’t want to linger, so I begrudgingly just left, unsure what I could do to help. Any folks with experience witnessing unfortunate events like this have guidance on what we can do in the future if we come across things like this? -concerned neighbor

Belltown (18), Downtown (15), Chinatown-International District’s 12th and Jackson intersection (13), Capitol Hill (9)

Hi neighbours! I recently got engaged, my partner and I are looking for an attorney contact who can help us with a prenup. If you know anyone, let me know. Prefer someone who charges less. TIA