First prosecution by AG Ferguson’s Organized Retail Crime Unit leads to prison time for offender
Shawn Nanez, 33, of Bremerton, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison and an additional two and a […]
Seattle City Council approves a partial new police contract
The Seattle City Council passed legislation approving a new police contract that covers 2021 through 2023 and Mayor Bruce Harrell quickly signed […]
Seattle City Council committee approves revisions to app-based worker compensation law
On May 9, the Seattle City Council’s Governance, Accountability & Economic Development Committee passed legislation to revise the city’s app-based worker minimum […]
Seattle Police Chief resigns
After four years on the job (including two as acting Chief), Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has resigned as chief, replaced on […]
Major organized retail crime bust seizes 74,000 stolen items
Reneé Sunde, President and CEO, and Mark Johnson, Sr, VP of Policy and Government Affairs recently spoke to the media about the […]
Seattle Mayor invests $10M in youth mental health and violence prevention
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a bold $10 million investment to combat youth violence and bolster mental health support. This comprehensive […]
Battling fentanyl crisis and organized retail crime: King County’s multifaceted approach
In the battle against the fentanyl crisis gripping communities nationwide, King County has established proactive measures. With the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) […]
WR joins Seattle City Auditor’s Office in Organized Retail Crime Audit presentation
Mark Johnson, WR’s Sr. Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, recently presented crucial updates on the 2023 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) […]
King County Council approves new minimum wage
The King County Council has voted to create a new minimum wage for unincorporated areas of the county, aligning with Tukwila’s highest-in-the-nation […]
Mayor Harrell unveils crime prevention technology pilot
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced the next steps in the Crime Prevention Technology pilot, part of the broader One Seattle Safety […]
WR Board meeting highlights strategic planning and legislative engagement
Group photo with Senator Matt Boehnke (R) 8th Legislative District. Led by WR’s President & CEO Renée Sunde, WR’s Board and senior […]
Senator Matt Boehnke named 2024 Retail Legislator of the Year by WR
WR is thrilled to honor Senator Matt Boehnke from District 8 – Tri-Cities as the 2024 Retail Legislator of the Year. This […]