Organized retail crime ring busted in Puget Sound
Image of two suspects stealing items from a store in footage shared by police on Feb. 4, 2025. Credit: Renton Police Department Three suspects are accused of stealing over $143,000…
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Amazon’s return-to-office mandate boosts downtown Seattle foot traffic
During the first month of Amazon’s mandate for workers to return to the office five days a week, a report by the Downtown Seattle Association found a significant jump in…
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Proposed rulemaking mandates employer address updates; Public comment open
The Employment Security Department (ESD) has proposed a new rule requiring employers to notify the Department of any address changes within 30 days. While employers are already required to maintain…
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HB 1517: The wrong approach to digital equity
The Washington Legislature recently held a public hearing on HB 1517, which proposes a $2 tax on smart wireless devices over $250 to fund digital equity programs. While the WR…
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Retailers sound the alarm as concerning data privacy bill advances
Despite widespread opposition from retailers, small businesses, and industry groups, HB 1671 has advanced out of the House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee. While a few amendments were adopted,…
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Annual reporting deadline for large refrigeration & A/C systems
The deadline for the 2025 annual report is fast approaching! Businesses with refrigeration or air conditioning systems containing 1,500 pounds or more of refrigerant that began operation before January 1,…
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Washington State faces multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state is grappling with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit after years of increased spending. Estimates on the exact shortfall vary widely, with figures ranging from $6.7 billion to over…
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