2025 Western States ORC Conference set for Seaside, Oregon
The 6th annual Western States Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Conference will take place September 10–12, 2025, bringing together professionals from retail, law […]
Seattle’s 2025 election takes shape after candidate filing deadline
With the May 9 candidate filing deadline behind us, the 2025 election landscape for Seattle and King County is coming into focus. […]
Seattle City Council could make changes in ethics rules
Following the advice Wayne Barrett, Executive Director of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (“SEEC”), Councilmember Cathy Moore is considering proposing changes […]
Consumers would bear the cost of increased B&O taxes
Published by Washington Research Council By: Emily Makings April 26, 2025 In an editorial, the Seattle Times writes that the tax increases proposed by […]
Bedrooms & More’s Blake Garfield is the new Wallingford Chamber President
With 28 years of experience working for Bedrooms & More, which his father created in 1972, Blake Garfield is adding a new […]
Governor signs legislation expanding minor work hours and strengthening safety requirements
Source: Office of Governor Bob Ferguson In April, Governor Ferguson signed two new laws impacting youth employment in Washington State. HB 1121 […]
Legislature approves $100 million for public safety
Image: Washington State Legislature WR is pleased to share that the Legislature has approved $100 million in local government grant funding through […]
Tariffs put pressure on small retailers and consumers
Small businesses, comprising 98% of all retailers and supporting over 13 million jobs, are facing increasing challenges due to rising tariffs. These […]
Former SPD Chief of Staff files $3M claim alleging harassment and retaliation
Jamie Tompkins, a former FOX 13 television anchor and former Seattle Police Department chief of staff. (Courtesy of Jamie Tompkins) Jamie Tompkins, […]
Register now: 2025 PNWER Annual Summit in Bellevue
The 2025 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit will be held July 20–24 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. This […]
2025 legislative outcomes: Impacts on Washington retailers
The final day of legislative action was marked by the approval of more than $9 billion in new state and local taxes, […]
State of freight: Trump tariffs put holiday retail season at risk
The escalating U.S.–China trade conflict is threatening to upend the most important shopping events of the year, from Amazon Prime Day and […]