Commercial emails must be accurate, rules Washington Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court has affirmed that commercial emails sent to or from Washington must not include false or misleading information in […]
WR’s Mark Johnson receives Meritorious Service Award from WAORCA
Last week, Mark Johnson, WR’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, was honored with the Meritorious Service Award by the […]
Public safety bill heading to the Governor
HB 2015 was approved by the House on Tuesday night and now heads to the Governor, who has indicated his intent to […]
Public safety bill heading to the Governor
HB 2015 was approved by the House on Tuesday night and now heads to the Governor, who has indicated his intent to […]
Judge strikes down Washington’s Natural Gas Initiative
A King County Superior Court judge has overturned I-2066, a voter-approved measure aimed at preserving natural gas access in Washington. Judge Sandra […]
House passes unemployment insurance for striking workers
In a narrow vote, the House of Representatives passed SB 5041, which would extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to workers on strike, […]
Controversial “Crimes Against the Environment” bill passes committee by one vote
SB 5360, dubbed the “Crimes Against the Environment” bill, narrowly passed the House Environment Committee on Monday by a single vote. While […]
Seattle Times editorial board urges cautious budgeting for Seattle
As economic uncertainty looms due to weak job growth and the potential impact of new tariffs, The Seattle Times editorial board commended […]
Tensions surface in Seattle City Council
Seattle Council President Sara Nelson’s leadership as council president has caused divides among the Seattle City Council. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle […]
Tariffs and inflation slow retail outlook for 2025
Retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025, with projections ranging from 2.7% to 3.7%, according to the […]
Governor cautions against $12 billion tax proposal amid budget uncertainty
In response to a proposed $12 billion in new taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged the Legislature’s hard work addressing a $16 billion […]
New budget shortfall leads Mayor Harrell to consider cuts and new progressive taxes
Seattle is facing a projected $240 million shortfall in tax revenue for the 2025–2026 biennium, prompting Mayor Bruce Harrell to direct city […]