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On April 24th, Governor Inslee announced that existing construction projects may restart and continue work, subject to numerous restrictions. On April 29th, the Governor issued additional guidance on resuming...

On April 27, 2020, the Seattle City Council passed Council Bill 119769, which is emergency legislation that temporarily modifies several aspects of the City's permit processes to allow permit review to move...

In late February, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-05, proclaiming a state of emergency in the State of Washington in response to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic and its negative effects...

Council Bill 119766, with amendment to narrow the definition of small businesses, passed unanimously on April 13, 2020. The bill was drafted in an effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the Seattle...

Governor Inslee issued an order that will temporarily allow electronic notarization for remotely located individuals starting Friday, March 27, 2020. This will allow individuals who require notary services to...