Seattle City Council updates ordinances addressing public safety and graffiti
The Seattle City Council recently passed two ordinances aimed at improving public safety by updating the city’s chronic nuisance property law and […]
Highlights from the 2025 PNWER Annual Summit
The 34th Annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit took place July 20–24, 2025, bringing together over 600 leaders from across the […]
Boost your workforce with customized training funds at Clover Park
Washington businesses have a unique opportunity to enhance employee skills through the state’s Customized Training Program (CTP), which currently has approximately $79,000 […]
Longview facility will advance organic food management goals for retail grocers
With the enactment of multiple organic food management laws in 2022 and 2024, WR has actively engaged in both the legislative process […]
Senators Dhingra and Holy awarded as Champions of Public Safety
Pictured left to right: WR’s Mark Johnson, Senator Jeff Holy (R-6th), Senator Manka Dhingra (D-45th), and WR President & CEO, Renée Sunde. […]
Washington’s average wage climbs to $95,160 in 2024
Washington’s average annual wage rose 6.8 percent in 2024 to $95,160, according to the state Employment Security Department. This increase outpaced the […]
Coalition urges action to prevent supply chain disruptions
As tariff pauses near expiration, national trade groups are sounding the alarm over potential supply chain disruptions reminiscent of those seen during […]
Seattle City leaders discuss public safety, economic recovery with business community
On June 10, WR, in partnership with Schwabe and the Washington Business Properties Association (WBPA), co-hosted a dynamic meet-and-greet event at the […]
Seattle approves new vehicle tracking tech for police pursuits
The StarChase device used by Massachusetts State Police has multiple components: the projectile tracker, left, control panel, center, and the key fob, […]
Walgreens government affairs leader Jake Mayson joins WR Board of Directors
The Washington Retail Association (WR) is proud to welcome Jake Mayson, Government Affairs representative for Walgreen Co., to its Board of Directors. […]
Retail Action Council Board approves first round endorsements
WR’s Retail Action Council Committee has approved its first round of endorsements for the 2025 state legislative special elections. Endorsements were based […]
Mark Johnson honored for 20 years of service
Pictured left to right: WR’s Mark Johnson, Past Board Chair, Alesha Shemwell, Kemper Development/The Bellevue Collection, and Board Chair, Opio Dupree, Macy’s. […]