Seattle mayor outlines plan to diversify economy
Image: Anthony Bolante | PSBJ Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening and diversifying the city’s […]
Seattle Times Editorial: Lawsuit payouts are shortchanging state’s budget. WA needs tort reform
Image: Nick Wagner / The Seattle Times Aug. 9, 2026 By The Seattle Times editorial board Washington state ended its fiscal year […]
Courage PAC launches to support community and economic priorities
Image: Representative Mari Leavitt Representative Mari Leavitt (D-28) has announced the launch of Courage PAC, a political action committee focused on supporting […]
New U.S. tariffs renew trade concerns between Washington and Canada
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports took effect Aug. 22 after trade talks between the two countries broke down, raising concerns for […]
Tukwila police target suspect in organized retail theft case
Tukwila police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of stealing multiple coats from a department store. Detective Mosley, […]
The Elephant in the Dome podcast examines Washington’s organized retail crime crisis
Organized retail crime is the focus of a recent episode of The Elephant in the Dome, hosted by Senator Chris Gildon. The […]
2026 Primary Election: Awaiting Final Results
Washington’s primary election was held on Tuesday, August 4. While Election Day has passed, the results are not yet final. As a […]
Retail community supports Spokane wildfire recovery efforts
Image: Spokane Valley Fire Department Wildfires continue to impact communities across the Spokane area in what officials have described as the largest natural disaster […]
Mayor Wilson faces pushback after firing Police Chief Shon Barnes
Within a few days of the tragic mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival on the Seattle Center campus, Mayor Katie Wilson gave Seattle […]
Seattle business leaders and event organizers urge reactivation of police cameras
A coalition of 11 organizations that operate or host major public events in Seattle is urging Mayor Katie Wilson to reactivate police surveillance cameras in the […]
What CEMA means for businesses
Recent litigation involving Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) is a reminder that the state’s commercial email law has broad implications for businesses that […]
Digital fraud rings target retailers through tap-to-pay schemes
Organized retail crime is increasingly moving beyond traditional theft, with criminal networks using digital tools, stolen payment information and retail platforms to commit large-scale […]