The Washington Organized Retail Crime Association (WAORCA) has launched a new website at www.waorca.org, providing an updated platform to support public-private efforts […]

In response to a proposed $12 billion in new taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged the Legislature’s hard work addressing a $16 billion […]

As consumer demand for convenience grows, major retailers are stepping up to offer same-day prescription deliveries. Amazon and Walmart are leading the […]

The 34th Annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit will take place July 20–24, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. […]

The Washington Supreme Court has affirmed that commercial emails sent to or from Washington must not include false or misleading information in […]

Last week, Mark Johnson, WR’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, was honored with the Meritorious Service Award by the […]

HB 2015 was approved by the House on Tuesday night and now heads to the Governor, who has indicated his intent to […]

WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key […]

In a narrow vote, the House of Representatives passed SB 5041, which would extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to workers on strike, […]

President Trump signed an executive order this week challenging state-level climate policies, including Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The order directs attorneys […]

Image: Whatcom Business Alliance Congratulations to Ty McClellan, owner of Hardware Sales, for being named “Business Person of the Year” at the […]

A general view of the Victorian International container terminal in Melbourne, Australia, on April 4, 2025. Asanka Ratnayake via Getty Images On […]