Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), enacted in 1998, regulates commercial email sent from a computer located in Washington or to Washington residents. For decades, […]

WR had a strong presence at NRF’s Big Show this year. WR Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Crystal Leatherman, and Interim CEO, Alesha […]

As the New Year’s fireworks display began at the Space Needle, Seattle’s leadership changed hands. Mayor Katie Wilson, City Attorney Erika Evans, […]

Image: The Olympian Governor Bob Ferguson delivered his first State of the State address on January 13, saying Washington remains strong despite […]

The 2026 legislative session is only 60-days, but the Legislature still has the appetite to pass product responsibility bills. WR has been […]

As retailers look ahead to 2026, National Retail Federation experts point to a year shaped by evolving consumer behavior, rapid technology adoption, and continued policy and […]

In November, Attorney General Nick Brown announced the creation of a new Workers’ Rights Unit to expand enforcement of wage theft, discrimination, worker misclassification, […]

The Seattle City Council has unanimously elected Joy Hollingsworth as its new president, marking the first time a Black woman has held […]

Governor Bob Ferguson has released a proposed two-year balanced supplemental budget totaling about $79 billion. The plan represents a 1.5 percent increase over […]

Seattle business owners facing property damage may be eligible for financial assistance through the Storefront Repair Fund. The program reimburses the cost of repairing eligible […]

An image of the security video from the Guitar Center robbery. (Redmond PD) Redmond police recently arrested a 25-year-old man and a […]

Organized retail crime (ORC) and large-scale retail theft continue to threaten worker safety, community access, and Washington’s economy. WR is proud to […]