EDIT since people keep asking for proof:

This was seen live on CNN approximately 630pm Seattle time on Saturday, January 28th. Governor Inslee had called into CNN and was speaking on the phone with one of the lady reporters -- she had blonde hair, about shoulder length, don't recall her name. He said he and AG Ferguson were going to pursue this, and I posted this. We didn't think to record it, because we assumed either CNN or one of their offices or someone would follow up in the media, or something. Multiple people in these 2100+ comments confirmed seeing/hearing it live on TV, and I've seen more people on Facebook as well mention it.

If someone wants more concrete info I would suggest following up with the office of the Governor, AG, or CNN. That's all I know.

Does the heart good to see so many out there standing up for what's right.

In Edmonds, this was at 03:45am Thursday morning (July 18th). Definitely not out for a jog. Police and neighbours informed. Probably looking for easy entry or perhaps a car to steal from?

I worked in retail for seven years at places like Madewell, Everlane, J. Crew, and Express, always making minimum wage and never receiving tips—aside from one customer who bought me a coffee I guess. During that time, I worked just as hard as those in the food industry, cleaning up endless messes, working holidays, putting clothes away, assisting customers in fitting rooms, and giving advice. It was hard work and I was exhausted afterwards. Was I making a “living wage”? No, but it is was it is.

With Seattle’s new minimum wage going into effect really soon, most food industry workers are finally reaching a level playing field. As a result, I’ll no longer be tipping more than 5-10%. And I’m ONLY doing that if service is EXCEPTIONAL. It’s only fair—hard work deserves fair pay across all industries. Any instance where I am ordering busing my own table, getting my own utensils, etc warrants $0. I also am not tipping at coffee shops anymore.

Edit: I am not posting here to be pious or seek validation. Im simply posting because I was at a restaurant this weekend where I ordered at the counter, had to get my own water, utensils, etc. and the guy behind me in the queue made a snarky about me not tipping comment which I ignored. There’s an assumption by a lot of people that people are anti-tip are upper middle class or rich folks but believe you me I am not in that category and have worked service jobs majority of my life and hate the tipping system.

Edit #2: For those saying lambasting this; I suggest you also start tipping service workers in industries beyond food so you could also help them pay their bills! :)