New Equal Pay rules take effect in May
New rules adopted by Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries will bring updates to employer hiring and job posting practices under […]
May 29 SafePlace golf tournament supports survivor services
SafePlace will host its sixth annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on May 29 at Capitol City Golf Club in Olympia. The event begins […]
Organized retail crime April recap highlights rising cargo theft and enforcement gaps
Cargo theft is costing an estimated $18 million per day, with annual losses of about $6.6 billion and 74 percent of goods unrecovered, according […]
Washington man sentenced in Clackamas retail theft case
A Washington man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a 2024 Clackamas County liquor store burglary and […]
Import cargo volumes expected to remain below prior year levels despite spring increase
U.S. container import volumes are projected to stay below last year’s levels into early fall, even with temporary increases in May and […]
Tukwila police report arrests involving retail theft, warrants and burglary
A series of recent incidents in Tukwila, Washington, highlights ongoing enforcement activity involving outstanding warrants, property crime, and retail theft, according to the Tukwila […]
WR offers flexible office space in prime Olympia location
WR is leasing professional office space at its building located at 618 Quince St. SE in Olympia, just minutes from I-5 and Downtown Olympia. The available […]
FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Washington residents and businesses
Washington residents and businesses impacted by the December storms and flooding have until June 10, 2026, to apply for federal disaster assistance through FEMA and the […]
Policy forum on June 4 to examine Washington’s business climate
A public policy forum in Vancouver on June 4 will explore whether Washington’s current policy environment supports both businesses and workers, and […]
Inspire Women’s Business Conference set for May 28, 2026
The Washington Center for Women in Business and Thurston Economic Development Council will present the INSPIRE Women’s Business Conference on May 28, […]
Seattle considers pause on large data centers
Seattle leaders are considering a temporary pause on new large-scale data centers after a strong public response to several proposed projects. Four companies had […]
L&I seeks feedback on domestic worker protections
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries recently launched the rulemaking process for a new law establishing labor protections for domestic workers. The legislation, often referred […]