The Association of Washington Business joined the list of endorsers of Initiative 1608, which would make negotiations between unions and government agencies open to the public. If I-1608 passes, the public and press will be able to attend collective bargaining meetings, and contracts will be available in an online database. (Washington State Wire)

Kshama Sawant didn’t just use city resources to print anti-Amazon posters and push the head tax, she printed 4,000 copies and used 20 hours of city printer time. City records show Sawant’s office printed not just “tax Amazon” posters but even chant sheets to guide rally participants during Sawant’s “March on Amazon.” (The C is for Crank)

Starbucks and Amazon are pledging $25,000 each to the referendum to repeal the Seattle head tax. Other companies have also jumped on the $25,000 pledge, including Paul Allen’s Vulcan, Albertsons, and Kroger. (Seattle Times)

Add this to the long list of Seattle projects well over budget. A Seattle sewer project initially estimated to cost $423 million has already ballooned to $570 million. (My Northwest)

The new $175 million West Richland elementary school will open next year sans name. Before it houses its own student body, it will first serve as swing space while two other Richland School District elementary schools are replaced. (Tri-City Herald)

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