Washington Retail Association welcomes new and incoming board members
Washington Retail Association Board members with Representative McClintock (R-18) and Representative Waters (R-17) The Washington Retail Association is pleased to welcome new […]
Representative Mari Leavitt recognized as Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Mari Leavitt as a Champion of Organized Retail Crime and Public Safety for […]
Representative Larry Springer recognized as Washington Retail Association’s Legislator of the Year
The Washington Retail Association is proud to recognize Representative Larry Springer as WR’s Legislator of the Year for his longstanding commitment to […]
How Lawmakers Voted on Retail Affordability in 2026
The Washington Retail Association (WR) has released its 2026 Consumer Affordability Scorecard, highlighting how lawmakers voted on key issues affecting retailers, employees, […]
Washington Retail Association needs YOU to connect with your lawmakers
The legislative session may be over, but advocacy does not stop when lawmakers leave Olympia. In many ways, the interim is one […]
OFM sounds alarm on 2027-29 budget shortfalls, Ferguson says no new taxes, and how we got here
Lynwood Times By Mario Lotmore June 7, 2026 OLYMPIA — The Office of Financial Management has warned state agencies that Washington faces “significant budget shortfalls” […]
Washington judicial scorecard overview
The Full Court Press judicial scorecard provides a statewide snapshot of Washington’s judicial candidates, summarizing publicly available information on qualifications, professional conduct, […]
Wealth migration reshapes King County tax base
King County continued to experience net outmigration of income between tax years 2022 and 2023, according to Internal Revenue Service data. About […]
Target and Seattle leaders convene to strengthen downtown public safety and economic vitality
On May 19, Target hosted Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, Economic Development Director Beto Yarce, Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans, representatives from Councilmember […]
Rose Gundersen to retire from Washington Retail Association on June 10, 2026
WR announces the retirement of Rose Gundersen, State and Local Government Affairs Associate, effective June 10, 2026, concluding a distinguished tenure of […]
WR and Seattle Metro Chamber discuss collaboration on public safety and business climate initiatives
Alesha Shemwell, Interim CEO of WR, and Crystal Leatherman, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, met with Joe Nguyen, CEO, and Lars Erickson, […]
Washington Retail Association Announces Jan Himebaugh as New President and CEO
Himebaugh brings decades of experience in association leadership and legislative and public affairs in Olympia to the organization. OLYMPIA, Wash. (May 20, 2026) […]