Vancouver changes misdemeanor citation process amid public defender shortage
Image: Clark County The City of Vancouver has changed how police handle certain misdemeanor offenses, including shoplifting, after ongoing shortages of public […]
August safety observances offer opportunity to strengthen workplace safety
August includes several national safety observances that provide employers with an opportunity to review workplace safety practices, reinforce employee training, and prepare […]
Employers reminded of workplace heat and wildfire smoke protections
As summer temperatures rise and wildfire season continues, employers across Washington should review workplace safety requirements related to extreme heat and wildfire […]
Coalition of 25 states challenge latest Trump tariffs in court
A coalition of 25 states, including Washington, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners. The case, […]
Walgreens opens new Kent micro fulfillment center
On July 22, Walgreens opened a new 45,000-square-foot micro-fulfillment center (MFC) in Kent, Washington. This new facility brings 85 new jobs to […]
Cosmetic formaldehyde releaser restrictions begin Jan. 1, 2027
Washington state is continuing implementation of its Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA), which establishes restrictions on certain chemicals in beauty and personal care products to reduce exposure to […]
Registration open for 44th annual labor and employment seminar
Employers are invited to attend the 44th Annual “Best Practices for Best Employers™” Labor & Employment Seminar hosted by Ballard Spahr and Lane Powell. […]
Washington Retail Association at NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago
Crystal Leatherman, Washington Retail Association’s (WR) Director of Policy and Government Affairs, traveled to Chicago this summer for the National Conference of State […]
Southside Leadership Conference highlights business challenges and regional opportunities
Image (from left): Des Moines City Manager Katherine Caffrey, Cathy Vue of the Port of Seattle, Senator Tina Orwall (D-33), Representative Mia […]
Former Employment Security Department employee sentenced in benefits fraud case
A former employee of the Washington State Employment Security Department has been sentenced after admitting to stealing more than $51,000 from the […]
Business groups to host legislative tax briefing
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is pleased to partner with the Association of Washington Business, Washington Beverage Association, and Washington Hospitality Association […]
Retail & hospitality talk state of the industries at Tri-City Regional Chamber lunch
Washington Retail Association’s (WR) Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Crystal Leatherman, joined Anthony Anton of the Washington Hospitality Association at the Tri-City Regional Chamber […]