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Dollar Tree Faces L&I Fines for Alleged Repeated Safety Violations

Bargain retailer Dollar Tree faces record fines from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for repeated safety violations, according to a press release from the department.

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Washington Department of Commerce Leads Trade Mission to Japan

The Washington Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of nine companies on a state trade mission to Japan this week.

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‘Next Generation’ Golden Corral Restaurant Opens in Puyallup

Puyallup residents have a new dining option with the addition of a Golden Corral restaurant that opened on May 15.

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Pierce County Wins $1.56M Judgment from Medical Technology Company

Pierce County was awarded a $1.56 million judgment in a countersuit against a medical technology company that had sued the county over nonpayment.

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Yelm City Council Adopts Downtown Transportation Strategy Plan

To help improve traffic flow and downtown vitality, Yelm’s City Council has green-lighted a new Downtown Transportation Strategy Plan.

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Pierce County’s Public Nuisance Portal Receives Innovation Award

Pierce County’s Public Nuisance Portal, which launched early last year to track code enforcement complaints, has received an innovation award from the National Association of Counties.

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Tacoma Launches Pilot Program for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The city of Tacoma is launching a pilot program that will make it easier for property owners to install electric vehicle charging equipment near their homes.

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Green Light

Nonprofit Educating for a Green Economy connects students to jobs for a sustainable future

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City Council Reappoints Elizabeth Pauli as City Manager

As city manager, Pauli oversees a staff of more than 2,200 people, and a biennial general government budget of $2.2 billion, with $515.6 million of it allocated to the general fund.

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New State Law Limits Noncompete Clauses in Company Contracts

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that reforms the state’s approach to noncompetition covenants and limits noncompete clauses in company contracts with independent contractors and employees.