Washington ranks among least affordable states
A new report from the Washington Roundtable and Kinetic West finds that Washington is now among the five least affordable states in the nation, […]
Barnes and Noble returns to downtown Seattle
Barnes & Noble is set to reopen in downtown Seattle on May 6, marking a notable return for the national retailer after […]
Seattle’s economy and city budget holding steady despite challenges
A new analysis by Seattle’s Office of Economic and Revenue Forecast provided city officials with a pleasant surprise when it projected that the city’s economy and budget will […]
Washington Governor vetoes $500K to combat ORC
Loss Prevention Magazine By: Courtney Wolfe April 6, 2026 Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing criticism after vetoing $500,000 in funding meant […]
IRS provides tax relief for Washington storm impacts
The Internal Revenue Service has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Washington affected by severe storms and related disasters that […]
Worker access to personnel files expands under updated L&I rule
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has adopted updates to its personnel file rules to align with recent changes in […]
WR advocacy delivers: Governor Ferguson signs HB 2274 into law
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed HB 2274 into law, marking a major win for Washington’s business community and an important step toward restoring balance and common […]
AI bills signed into law as Olympia’s focus on artificial intelligence grows
Artificial intelligence was one of the bigger emerging policy topics during the 2026 legislative session, with two AI-related bills passing the Legislature […]
WA Legislature sees change with key retirements
March 24, 2026 By Sophia Sostrin Seattle Times staff reporter OLYMPIA — Multiple high-profile departures will reshape the Washington state Legislature as several […]
Join the opening of new food waste facility in Longview
WR members are invited to attend the grand opening of a new food waste processing facility in Longview on April 29, 2026, […]
Easter spending projected to reach record levels
Consumer spending for Easter is expected to reach a record $24.9 billion in 2026, according to new survey data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper […]
Washington updates cash transaction rules amid penny shortage
Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed HB 2334, supported by Washington Retail and sponsored by Rep. April Berg (D–Mill Creek), establishing clear rules for when businesses should round […]