Essential considerations for hiring young workers
Hiring teen workers can be a smart move for businesses that are looking for motivated employees. These entry-level workers will need […]
Blake Fix finally comes in Legislative Special Session after year-long effort
In a special legislative session on Tuesday, Washington state legislators achieved what they couldn’t in the standard 105-day legislative period: they implemented […]
WR joins forces to combat Organized Retail Crime and improve public safety
Over the last year, WR has been actively informing retailers, business owners, and leaders across Washington State about the impact of […]
Governor Inslee calls special session for Legislature to address drug possession
Washington State lawmakers will have a second chance to come up with a new, statewide approach to drug possession. Governor Jay […]
AG Ferguson makes two major announcements
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has shared two major announcements in the past two weeks—one regarding the creation of an internal Organized […]
March inflation indicator experiences another increase
New federal inflation statistics reveal that inflation remains high even after a series of Federal Reserve Rate increases. The Personal Consumption […]
Seattle City Attorney and Councilmembers move to ban public drug use
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and Councilmembers Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen have recently proposed a bill prohibiting drug use in […]
Amazon workers return to Seattle offices after three years of remote work
On Monday of this week, Amazon workers returned to the office in downtown Seattle, marking the first official day back in […]
Credit card fees could cost consumers nearly $800 million for Mother’s Day gifts
The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) warns that rising swipe fees charged by big banks and credit card networks for processing transactions […]
Vancouver Chamber hosts business safety forum
From left: Robert B. Haase, WR Director of Communications, John McDonagh, Greater Vancouver Chamber President, Mark Johnson, WR V.P. of Policy & […]
Spokane coalition supports Safe Open Spaces ordinance
A coalition of business leaders in Spokane is backing the “Safe Open Spaces” ordinance to safeguard employees and customers from accidental […]
Mother’s Day spending expected to reach record high of $35.7 billion
According to a recent survey, consumers are predicted to spend $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day this year—nearly $4 billion more than […]