Bedrooms & More’s Blake Garfield is the new Wallingford Chamber President
With 28 years of experience working for Bedrooms & More, which his father created in 1972, Blake Garfield is adding a new […]
Governor signs legislation expanding minor work hours and strengthening safety requirements
Source: Office of Governor Bob Ferguson In April, Governor Ferguson signed two new laws impacting youth employment in Washington State. HB 1121 […]
Legislature approves $100 million for public safety
Image: Washington State Legislature WR is pleased to share that the Legislature has approved $100 million in local government grant funding through […]
Tariffs put pressure on small retailers and consumers
Small businesses, comprising 98% of all retailers and supporting over 13 million jobs, are facing increasing challenges due to rising tariffs. These […]
Former SPD Chief of Staff files $3M claim alleging harassment and retaliation
Jamie Tompkins, a former FOX 13 television anchor and former Seattle Police Department chief of staff. (Courtesy of Jamie Tompkins) Jamie Tompkins, […]
Register now: 2025 PNWER Annual Summit in Bellevue
The 2025 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit will be held July 20–24 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. This […]
2025 legislative outcomes: Impacts on Washington retailers
The final day of legislative action was marked by the approval of more than $9 billion in new state and local taxes, […]
State of freight: Trump tariffs put holiday retail season at risk
The escalating U.S.–China trade conflict is threatening to upend the most important shopping events of the year, from Amazon Prime Day and […]
WR addresses The Bellevue Collection tenants on organized retail crime
This week in Bellevue, WR Senior Vice President Mark Johnson addressed loss prevention officers from The Bellevue Collection during a tenant meeting […]
King County considers sales tax to support legal system
From left: Councilmembers Rod Dembowski, Sarah Perry, Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci listen during a Metropolitan King County Council meeting in January. […]
Washington introduces new rules to phase out high-impact greenhouse gases
Washington State is updating its hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulations to reduce climate pollution. HFCs, found in products like air conditioners, refrigerators, and aerosol […]
WR Government Affairs team reflects, refines, and refocuses at 2025 session debrief retreat
The WR Government Affairs team recently held its 2025 Legislative Session Debrief Retreat, moderated by Jennie Foglia-Jones. Together, the team conducted a […]