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May 4, 2021 at 5:17 pm A sports bar in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood makes it clear that it is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic. (MyNorthwest photo) So far, Gov. Inslee’s announcement that all counties in Washington will remain in their current phase for the next two weeks as rollbacks are put on pause seems to have been received as good news. The Washington Hospitality Association, which represents restaurants and hotels statewide, is pleased with the governor’s pause. The head of the group, Anthony Anton, says the pause on further rollbacks recognizes the sac...

Federal grant aims to help Washington restaurants hit hard by the pandemic The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed in March by President Joe Biden, created the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help struggling businesses. Author: Steve Soliz Updated: 7:16 PM PDT May 3, 2021 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Restaurants, bars and breweries across western Washington can now apply for much needed help from the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed in March by President Joe Biden, created the $28.6 billion Restauran...

Washington state restaurant owners can apply for $28 billion federal fund By Jackie Varriano, The Seattle Times Published: May 4, 2021, 8:20am Share: Calling all Washington restaurant owners who are working through pandemic-induced challenges: the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is open for applications. The program, which came into effect under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, sets aside $28 billion in funding to “help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open,” according to the U.S. Small Business Association. It began accepting applicati...

Western Washington business owners, industry leaders fear return of Phase 2 restrictions For many, cutting already limited capacity would be "functionally like closing again," which could cost jobs, one business group says. Author: Steve Soliz Updated: 11:57 PM PDT April 28, 2021 SEATTLE — As counties across Washington face the possibility of shifting to stricter restrictions brought by the pandemic, restaurant owners are concerned what that might do to their struggling businesses. While western Washington experiences a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases, there is...

Many restaurants, hospitality industry businesses struggle to hire for summer jobs Suzanne Phan, KOMO News Reporter Many restaurants, hospitality industry businesses struggle to hire for summer jobs Replay Video Many restaurants and hotels are struggling to hire for summer jobs this year.  Many businesses said they typically have a long list of people applying for their seasonal jobs. Surprisingly, many places now face a shortage of workers. At Bar Bar Vietnamese restaurant in University Village, people are dining inside and outdoors. Restaurants are doing their best to stay ...