Arrest made in suspected stalking of Tri-Cities senator’s daughter
Image: Washington Senate Republican Caucus A 21-year-old Kennewick man has been arrested in connection with a suspected politically motivated stalking of the […]
Early shopping marks start of 2026 back-to-school season
Students may feel as though they have just put their pencils down, but many families are already preparing for the next academic […]
Washington Retail Association welcomes new and incoming board members
Washington Retail Association Board members with Representative McClintock (R-18) and Representative Waters (R-17) The Washington Retail Association is pleased to welcome new […]
Fremont construction project sparks community conversation
A recent episode of The Weekly Seattle explored the ongoing construction impacts in Fremont and the changes surrounding the Route 40 project. […]
Celebrating Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO
June 30 marked the conclusion of Alesha Shemwell’s service as Interim CEO of the Washington Retail Association (WR), closing an important chapter […]
Seattle addresses public safety concerns on Aurora Avenue
Seattle leaders announced new efforts to address ongoing public safety concerns along Aurora Avenue North, including increased gun violence, human trafficking, and […]
Faster labor contracts act raises questions about collective bargaining process
Proposed federal legislation known as the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) would change the process for reaching initial collective bargaining agreements between […]
2026 Legislative Law Review released to Washington Retail Association Members
The Washington Retail Association (WR) has finalized and distributed its 2026 Legislative Law Review to all dues-paying members. Produced following the conclusion […]
King County approves sales tax increase for road maintenance
A pothole and crumbling road. Photo: Scott McClallen / The Center Square The Metropolitan King County Council approved a 0.1% sales tax increase […]
Reminder: Washington overtime salary threshold increases in 2027
Retailers should keep Washington’s overtime salary threshold in mind as they plan 2027 budgets. Beginning January 1, 2027, the minimum salary required […]
Ferguson forms economic council amid concerns over Washington economy
Image: Governor’s Office Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order creating a 26-member Governor’s Economic Development Council to advise his administration […]
Rose Gundersen retired from Washington Retail Association on June 10, 2026
Rose Gundersen, State and Local Government Affairs Associate, retired from the Washington Retail Association (WR) on June 10, 2026, concluding a distinguished […]