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Washington State plastic producer registration & reporting now open

The 2024 registration and reporting cycle for plastic producers in Washington State is now open. All producers of covered products must register […]

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February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff

Friday, February 21, marks the first legislative cutoff, meaning all bills must be voted out of their original committees. To advance, a […]

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Seattle Council approves 2025 budget, closing deficit without new taxes

On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a budget for 2025 by an 8-1 margin, eliminating a $250 million deficit in […]

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Navigating West Coast rail congestion: Strategies for shippers

West Coast ports are experiencing elevated container volumes, leading to rail congestion and extended dwell times. The Ports of Los Angeles and […]

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Longtime downtown Seattle retailer to close Pacific Place store

Published in the Puget Sound Business Journal By Joey Thompson – Reporter  Nov 18, 2024  A home decor store that’s called downtown Seattle […]

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Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving weekend

A record-breaking 183.4 million people plan to shop in-store and online this Thanksgiving weekend, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) and […]

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King County Executive Dow Constantine announces he will not seek reelection in 2025

King County Executive Dow Constantine, who has served since 2009, announced Tuesday evening that he will not seek reelection to a fifth […]

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NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show – Shaping the future of retail

Looking to transform your retail strategy? NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show is the event to attend! From January 12-14 in New York […]

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Public safety overtakes homelessness as top concern for Seattle residents

Seattle residents now rank public safety as their top concern, according to the latest findings from “The Index,” a survey conducted by […]

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Chef Ethan Stowell and his restaurant group are closing one of his Seattle restaurants

By Joey Thompson – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Oct 16, 2024 The Puget Sound region’s most prolific restaurateur is shuttering one […]

WR.CommsNovember 26, 20242 min read
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Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson’s Chief lays out transition plans

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s Chief Strategist, Mike Webb, recently outlined the transition efforts underway for Washington’s incoming administration. A committee of 53 members […]

WR.CommsNovember 26, 20241 min read
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VoterVoice sign-up: Be ready for the 2025 legislative session

As we approach the 2025 legislative session, a significant number of bills and initiatives are expected to impact the retail sector. Now […]

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