Businesses Consider a Pivot to Compostable Utensils in Wake of New Law

Posted 1/4/22

Businesses in Yelm are considering the use of compostable plastic utensils in the wake of a new law that restricts the availability of disposal items.

The Washington Legislature passed a law …

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Bainbridge editor rejects pro-I-638 piece, fearing lost subscribers

Advocates debate merits of repealing Washington’s new high-earner income tax

Washington energy debate centers on clean energy deadlines, rising utility costs

Seattle police staffing projected to remain below 2019 levels as hiring slows

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