Challenger Katie Wilson wins mayoral race by just over 2,000 votes
After trailing by about 8% on election night, Katie Wilson narrowed the margin in successive vote tallies until she pulled ahead of […]
Seattle voters overwhelmingly approve B&O tax reform
With just shy of 71% of the vote, a measure to shift the city’s business and occupancy tax (“B&O tax”) was approved […]
Seattle City Council approves public safety sales tax
The Seattle City Council has approved a 0.1 percent public safety sales tax by a vote of 8–1, a measure expected to […]
Olympia City Council raises B&O tax to address budget deficit
Following months of analysis and community input, the Olympia City Council provided staff with direction on October 14 to move forward with Business […]
Bellevue emerges as a growing tech and retail hub
Bellevue, Washington is experiencing rapid growth, attracting attention as a leading city for technology and commerce. Once a small agricultural town, Bellevue […]
Empower your business and the industry – become a Washington Retail Association member
Washington Retail Association has released The Retail Advantage, a membership guide now available that highlights how WR protects and advances retailers statewide. […]
WA lawmakers will join WR to attend NRF’s State Legislative Leadership Experience for the first time
WR and a group of Washington State legislators will attend the 2026 NRF State Legislative Leadership Experience, held during the National Retail […]
Time to “Re:” Think Your Marketing Emails: Washington’s Expansive Subject Line Ruling and Its Nationwide Implications
By Stephanie A. Sheridan, Meegan Brooks, and Kennedy Dicksonn November 13, 2025 In the six months since the Washington Supreme Court issued […]
Upcoming L&I rule deadlines retailers should know
Washington Labor and Industries has several rule actions moving that may affect retailers and supply chain partners. Isolated workers. Employment Standards filed […]
Boiler rules update under review
The Board of Boiler Rules and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries are reviewing potential updates to the state rules […]
Department of Revenue updates webpage and resources for new sales tax law
The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) has updated its webpage to provide clearer information about the new sales tax law, ESSB […]
Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums to rise 23% in 2026
The Washington State Employment Security Department has announced new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) premium rates beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The […]