U.S. House passes Common Cents Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act (H.R. 3074), legislation that would establish a federal standard for rounding […]
Washington Retail Association talks South King County economy at leadership conference
Image (from left): Des Moines City Manager Katherine Caffrey, Cathy Vue of the Port of Seattle, Senator Tina Orwall (D-33), Representative Mia […]
Initiative to repeal WA ‘millionaires tax’ qualifies for November ballot
Initiative 645, a measure seeking to repeal Washington’s new high-earners income tax, has qualified for the Nov. 3 statewide ballot after receiving […]
Prices drive early back-to-class shopping plans
Families are getting an earlier start on back-to-class shopping in 2026, with price concerns continuing to shape purchasing decisions even as inflation […]
State budget outlook faces renewed scrutiny
Washington’s latest revenue forecast shows the state’s current budget remains balanced, but it also highlights growing concerns about future budget pressures as […]
Seattle turns off stadium district surveillance cameras after World Cup
Seattle has deactivated 22 surveillance cameras in the Stadium District following the conclusion of FIFA World Cup events in the city. The cameras were […]
Tacoma and Olympia review local wage and worker protection proposals
Cities across the South Sound are continuing discussions about potential changes to minimum wage policies and worker protections, with Tacoma and Olympia […]
Report highlights Washington’s changing business climate
The 2026 Competitiveness Redbook from the Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy provides a data-driven look at the state’s economic performance, highlighting […]
State reports first six months of unemployment payments during strikes
Washington’s law allowing unemployment benefits for workers involved in labor disputes has now been in effect for six months, with more than […]
Six organized retail theft cases move forward in King County court
Six defendants accused of organized retail theft appeared in King County court for arraignment as prosecutors continue to address a steady stream […]
Summer shopping fuels ninth straight month of retail sales growth
Retail sales increased for the ninth consecutive month in June, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor powered by Affinity Solutions. The […]
SPD operation leads to 13 arrests at Capitol Hill Walgreens
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) reported 13 arrests following a retail theft operation at the Walgreens location on 15th Avenue East in […]