Write a warm, engaging news prompt inviting writers to craft a report on Seattle’s planned minimum wage rise to $21.30, set to take effect January 1, 2026. Base your piece on the provided details: the annual inflation-linked increase, the 2.6% bump, applicability regardless of immigration status, and the rule change prohibiting tip or medical-benefit credits toward minimum pay; include perspectives on workers, small businesses, and comparisons to state/national rates. Ground the report in the historical context of Seattle’s wage milestones and the 2025 update to $20.76, as well as the ordinance and OLS statements.