Seattle Restaurant Alliance News

Restaurants can now use electric heaters with properly rated extension cords

Restaurants managing outdoor dining and tents were struggling with restrictions prohibiting electric heaters to be powered with extension...

Coronavirus Resources for Businesses

Updated local, state and federal resources for Seattle restaurants impacted by coronavirus

Seattle Small Business Stabilization Fund Grant Applications Now Open; Apply By Nov. 30

Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has announced the next wave of grant funding for the Small Business Stabilization Fund (SB...

Seattle Budget Process Has Key Focus on Police

Seattle city council members are midway through the budget process, wading through almost 120 budget actions and legislative intents for ...

City Extends Free Street Permits Through Oct. 2021; Seattle Fire to Offer Free 90-Day Tent Permits

Seattle Minimum Wage Increase Announced

The Seattle minimum wage will increase by $1.50 to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2021 for businesses with 500 employees or less and who p...

National Effort to Extend Outdoor Dining

The National Association of Restaurants is working on a national campaign to extend the outdoor dining season as long as possible.

King County Budget Proposal Includes New Sales Tax for Housing for Homeless

King County Executive Dow Constantine has proposed a new 0.1% sales tax to fund housing for chronically homeless citizens.

Mayor’s 2021 budget includes cuts, emergency reserves, and JumpStart tax funds to close budget gap

The Seattle Mayor's budget for 2021 uses budget cuts, funds from emergency reserves and the city's new JumpStart tax to fill a deficit.

King County SSTAR Program Reports Strong Overall Industry Compliance, But With Work To Do

Public Health – Seattle King County is reporting a strong overall compliance effort by restaurant operators in adhering to state guidelines.

King County Council Approves $8 million for Tourism Recovery Campaign

In a unanimous vote, the King County Council has approved $8 million in CARES funding to support a county-wide tourism recovery campaign....

Seattle Hospitality Associations Sign Small Business Pledge for Public Safety

Seattle neighborhood districts are proposing a public safety MOU with the Seattle mayor and city council.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to Co-Sponsor Senate Version of Restaurant Act

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will co-sponsor the Senate version of the Restaurant Act of 2020.

Thank You Chief Carmen Best

The SRA extends our deep gratitude to Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best for her long and dedicated service to our community.

All Clear King County Pledge

Visit Seattle has created a campaign to show customers a list of businesses that are making health and safety a top priority.

King County Publishes Testing Sites, Translations and Resources

King County is sharing and translating a list of coronavirus testing sites—regardless of immigration or insurance status.

Council passes ordinance to temporarily halt personal-liability clauses in commercial leases.

The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance to temporarily suspend personal guarantee clauses in commercial leases.

Safe Start for Taverns & Restaurants (SSTAR) Formally Launches

Public Health-Seattle King County launches a new educational program to help taverns, restaurants, and food establishments comply.

City Offers Temporary Free Street Closure Permits for Restaurants and Businesses

Mayor Durkan has announced the expansion of free street closure permit options for one or more blocks, expanding outdoor dining options.

Council approves relief funds, tax spending and expands eligibility for small business relief.

The Seattle City Council has approved two major spending measures; for coronavirus relief and JumpStart Seattle spending.

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