Bellingham’s minimum wage increased by $1 this month, reaching $18.66 and impacting local businesses. As the idea of a higher ...

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bill that would create a tax deduction on tips worth up to $25 ...

As we discussed in a previous blog post, the Washington State minimum wage increased to $16.66 per hour on January 1, 2025. This new state wage ...

Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver in Eugene, Oregon. Driving allows him to work without triggering his severe asthma, ...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the highest minimum wage in the U.S. is $17.50 an hour in Washington, D.C. The highest state minimum wage is Washington state, with $16.66. California ...

Tukwila has the highest minimum wage in the state at $21.10 per hour, according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. • Burien: $21.16/hour for employers with more than 500 ...

“Looking ahead, we are worried about House Bill 1764, which proposes an increase in minimum wage to $25/hr by 2031. Since Bellingham is $2/hr above Washington state minimum wage, this would make ...