Liberty Lake voters to consider public safety sales tax
Image: Liberty Lake Police Chief Damon Simmons is photographed at the Liberty Lake police station on Dec. 21, 2020. The Liberty Lake […]
Halloween spending expected to reach $13.5 billion
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted […]
Seattle Times Editorial: Seattle can address surveillance pricing without banning savings
Image: Shoppers head into the Safeway in Ballard. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times, 2024 Sep. 22, 2026 By The Seattle Times […]
Minimum wage discussions continue across Washington
Minimum wage policies continue to evolve across Washington, with cities considering different approaches to wages while employers and workers weigh the potential […]
Seattle Times Editorial: Voters beware: Candidate for state Supreme Court heads to the gutter
Sep. 20, 2026 By The Seattle Times editorial board When a candidate for the state Supreme Court appears to violate judicial conduct […]
Services account for a growing share of household spending
Inflation and affordability are often associated with the price of goods, but data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National […]
State lawmaker to resign days before election
Rep. Skyler Rude giving a speech on the House floor. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard) State Representative Skyler Rude of […]
Halloween 2026: Bigger, smarter, and more interactive
Halloween continues to grow into a full-season shopping event. The National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween in […]
Washington Retail Association announces staffing promotions
Washington Retail Association has announced two staffing promotions effective Sept. 14, reflecting expanded responsibilities in government affairs and member engagement. Crystal Leatherman, […]
Seattle’s Fair Pricing and Transparency legislation advances to full Council
Image: Ivy Ceballo / The Seattle Times, 2025 On Friday, September 11, the Seattle City Council’s Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development […]
Puget Sound leaders launch new effort to address economic challenges
Image: Former Gov. Chris Gregoire, at podium, gathers politicians, business leaders, and others for comments and a press conference announcing the launch […]
Washington senators take up gift card fraud & tampering
On Tuesday, September 15, the Senate Law & Justice Committee held a work session on gift card fraud and tampering. Washington Retail […]