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 […]
Public safety bill heading to the Governor
HB 2015 was approved by the House on Tuesday night and now heads to the Governor, who has indicated his intent to […]
Judge strikes down Washington’s Natural Gas Initiative
A King County Superior Court judge has overturned I-2066, a voter-approved measure aimed at preserving natural gas access in Washington. Judge Sandra […]
House passes unemployment insurance for striking workers
In a narrow vote, the House of Representatives passed SB 5041, which would extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to workers on strike, […]
Seattle Times editorial board urges cautious budgeting for Seattle
As economic uncertainty looms due to weak job growth and the potential impact of new tariffs, The Seattle Times editorial board commended […]
Controversial “Crimes Against the Environment” bill passes committee by one vote
SB 5360, dubbed the “Crimes Against the Environment” bill, narrowly passed the House Environment Committee on Monday by a single vote. While […]
Tensions surface in Seattle City Council
Seattle Council President Sara Nelson’s leadership as council president has caused divides among the Seattle City Council. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle […]
Governor cautions against $12 billion tax proposal amid budget uncertainty
In response to a proposed $12 billion in new taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged the Legislature’s hard work addressing a $16 billion […]
Tariffs and inflation slow retail outlook for 2025
Retail sales are expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025, with projections ranging from 2.7% to 3.7%, according to the […]