Seattle City Council raises penalties for illegal street racing
The Seattle City Council, led by Councilmember Bob Kettle, chair of the Public Safety Committee, and Councilmember Tanya Woo, passed new legislation […]
Blake Garfield of Bedrooms and More heads to D.C. as finalist for America’s Retail Champions
WR is excited to highlight Blake Garfield of Bedrooms and More in Seattle, WA, who has been named a finalist for the […]
Seattle City Light foresees higher rate increases
Facing higher demand, volatility in power markets, and climate change impacts, Seattle City Light is projecting higher electricity rates than previously expected. […]
Mayor Harrell calls for expansion of City’s CARE Department
Launched as a pilot program in 2023, Seattle’s Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department would expand to a citywide 24/7 behavioral […]
Law firm suing thousands of businesses over website accessibility – Are you a target?
The surge in lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has seen small businesses facing significant challenges. A New York-based firm, […]
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr takes on tough job
Following Mayor Bruce Harrell’s May 29th announcement replacing Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, interim Chief Sue Rahr has been busy. Chief Rahr […]
Former Governor Gregoire addresses ORC Task Force
Former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire addressed the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Task Force yesterday in Seattle. Gregoire, the CEO […]
Supreme Court ruling on homelessness policies: Implications for retail and local autonomy
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the authority of local governments to regulate public encampments, a ruling with profound […]
AG Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit files two new prosecutions
Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit has filed two new felony cases, marking a total of five prosecutions since the […]
Washington Organized Retail Crime Task Force releases 2024 ORC Online Marketplace Report
The Washington Organized Retail Crime Task Force released the 2024 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Online Marketplace Report. This report, developed in collaboration […]
Energy choice initiative headed to the ballot
WR endorsed Initiative 2066 – protecting energy choice – is headed to the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. The initiative is […]
Seattle Council approves record transportation levy for November ballot
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a significant property tax levy for the November ballot, marking the city’s largest investment in […]