NW Plus CU donates $20,000 to local food banks and food pantries through annual Hunger Heroes fundraiser.
Everett, WA (January 22, 2026) - NW Plus Credit Union is pleased to announce it has made a $20,000 donation to local food banks and pantries through its annual Hunger Heroes fundraising campaign. Launched in November 2025, the campaign set an initial goal of raising $10,000 to support six community partners across the markets NW Plus serves. Thanks to the generosity of its members and a matching contribution from NW Plus CU, the effort exceeded expectations and doubled its fundraising goal. NW Plus CU
Washington’s minimum wage going up to $17.13 an hour in 2026
https://www.lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/25-27 Washington’s minimum wage going up to $17.13 an hour in 2026Increase also changes minimum salary for overtime exempt workersSeptember 30, 2025#25-27 TUMWATER — Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8 percent next year, to $17.13 an hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced the increase today; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. State law requires L&I to calculate the minimum wage for the coming year using the federal Bureau of
