Washington Governor vetoes $500K to combat ORC
Loss Prevention Magazine By: Courtney Wolfe April 6, 2026 Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing criticism after vetoing $500,000 in funding meant […]
Assistance available for December storm recovery
Washington residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the December 2025 storms and flooding have several opportunities to apply for recovery assistance through state and federal […]
Mother’s Day spending projected to reach record $38 billion
Mother’s Day spending in the United States is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) […]
Washington CEMA litigation expands after court ruling
One year after the Washington Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Old Navy LLC, litigation under Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act has grown significantly. The […]
Seattle’s economy and city budget holding steady despite challenges
A new analysis by Seattle’s Office of Economic and Revenue Forecast provided city officials with a pleasant surprise when it projected that the city’s economy and budget will […]
Retail theft funding veto raises concerns across Washington
Photo credit: King5.com Washington retailers and business leaders are raising concerns after Gov. Bob Ferguson vetoed $500,000 in state funding that was […]
Regional Homelessness Authority on the rocks
After its creation with much fanfare a mere 7 years ago, the Regional Homelessness Authority (“RHA”) could be dismantled if Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera and King County Councilmember Rod […]
Expanded Fair Chance Act takes effect July 1 for most employers
The Expanded Fair Chance Act (EHB 1747), passed in 2025, takes effect on July 1, 2026, for employers with 15+ employees. All […]
Barnes and Noble returns to downtown Seattle
Barnes & Noble is set to reopen in downtown Seattle on May 6, marking a notable return for the national retailer after […]
WR offers flexible office space in prime Olympia location
WR is leasing professional office space at its building located at 618 Quince St. SE in Olympia, just minutes from I-5 and Downtown Olympia. The available […]
Retail trends show resilience amid policy and workforce shifts
Recent updates from the National Retail Federation (NRF) highlight both opportunities and challenges shaping the retail sector. A new federal tariff refund portal opened in mid-April, allowing importers to […]
Employment law passed in WA’s 2026 legislative session
Washington’s 2026 legislative session introduced a broad set of employment law changes that will have real, day-to-day implications for employers across the […]