2025 PNWER Annual Summit set for Bellevue
The 34th Annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit will take place July 20–24, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, WA. […]
Commercial emails must be accurate, rules Washington Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court has affirmed that commercial emails sent to or from Washington must not include false or misleading information in […]
WR’s Mark Johnson receives Meritorious Service Award from WAORCA
Last week, Mark Johnson, WR’s Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, was honored with the Meritorious Service Award by the […]
Public safety bill heading to the Governor
HB 2015 was approved by the House on Tuesday night and now heads to the Governor, who has indicated his intent to […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
WR is closely monitoring the bills that have advanced through the legislative process. Each week, we’ll spotlight our weekly “hot list” key […]
House passes unemployment insurance for striking workers
In a narrow vote, the House of Representatives passed SB 5041, which would extend unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to workers on strike, […]
Executive Order challenges state climate laws, Including Washington’s CCA
President Trump signed an executive order this week challenging state-level climate policies, including Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The order directs attorneys […]
Hardware Sales’ Ty McClellan named Business Person of the Year
Image: Whatcom Business Alliance Congratulations to Ty McClellan, owner of Hardware Sales, for being named “Business Person of the Year” at the […]
White House Executive Order aims to bolster U.S. maritime industry and supply chains
A general view of the Victorian International container terminal in Melbourne, Australia, on April 4, 2025. Asanka Ratnayake via Getty Images On […]
Tariff changes announced in new Executive Order
The White House has issued an Executive Order modifying U.S. tariff rates, with immediate implications for retailers and importers. Effective April 10, […]
Senate passes Public Safety Bill
HB 2015, establishing public safety grants and enabling local governments to implement long-term funding, has passed the Senate with bipartisan support. The […]
Packaging bill passes House – Bottle bill stalls
SB 5284, the packaging or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) measure, passed the House following over four hours of heated debate that continued […]