Tacoma and Olympia review local wage and worker protection proposals
Cities across the South Sound are continuing discussions about potential changes to minimum wage policies and worker protections, with Tacoma and Olympia […]
Report highlights Washington’s changing business climate
The 2026 Competitiveness Redbook from the Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy provides a data-driven look at the state’s economic performance, highlighting […]
State reports first six months of unemployment payments during strikes
Washington’s law allowing unemployment benefits for workers involved in labor disputes has now been in effect for six months, with more than […]
Six organized retail theft cases move forward in King County court
Six defendants accused of organized retail theft appeared in King County court for arraignment as prosecutors continue to address a steady stream […]
Summer shopping fuels ninth straight month of retail sales growth
Retail sales increased for the ninth consecutive month in June, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor powered by Affinity Solutions. The […]
SPD operation leads to 13 arrests at Capitol Hill Walgreens
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) reported 13 arrests following a retail theft operation at the Walgreens location on 15th Avenue East in […]
Digital fraud rings target retailers through tap-to-pay schemes
Organized retail crime is increasingly moving beyond traditional theft, with criminal networks using digital tools, stolen payment information and retail platforms to commit large-scale […]
Spokane transit tax renewal heads to August ballot
Spokane County voters will decide in the August primary whether to renew a 0.2% sales tax that supports the Spokane Transit Authority (STA). If approved, […]
Pasco advances road project to support Broadmoor development
The City of Pasco is moving forward with a $3.8 million road project designed to support future growth in the Broadmoor development area while […]
Small business confidence trails national outlook in Washington
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) finds that small business owners in Washington are less optimistic about current business […]
Kraken CEO raises concerns about Washington’s business climate
Image: Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times Seattle Kraken President and CEO Tod Leiweke expressed concerns about Washington’s fiscal direction during the Economic Future […]
Automatic gas tax increase takes effect in Washington
Image: Washington Policy Center Washington drivers are paying more at the pump following the state’s first automatic fuel tax increase, which took […]