Organized retail crime ring busted in Puget Sound
Image of two suspects stealing items from a store in footage shared by police on Feb. 4, 2025. Credit: Renton Police Department Three suspects are accused of stealing over $143,000…
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Proposed rulemaking mandates employer address updates; Public comment open
The Employment Security Department (ESD) has proposed a new rule requiring employers to notify the Department of any address changes within 30 days. While employers are already required to maintain…
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Retailers sound the alarm as concerning data privacy bill advances
Despite widespread opposition from retailers, small businesses, and industry groups, HB 1671 has advanced out of the House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee. While a few amendments were adopted,…
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What’s in store for 2025
Last year, consumers once again demonstrated resilience, showing a willingness to spend despite economic challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates. As 2025 unfolds, shoppers continue to navigate an…
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February 21 marks legislature’s first cutoff
Friday, February 21, marks the first legislative cutoff, meaning all bills must be voted out of their original committees. To advance, a bill must have had a hearing and received…
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Annual reporting deadline for large refrigeration & A/C systems
The deadline for the 2025 annual report is fast approaching! Businesses with refrigeration or air conditioning systems containing 1,500 pounds or more of refrigerant that began operation before January 1,…
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Amazon’s return-to-office mandate boosts downtown Seattle foot traffic
During the first month of Amazon’s mandate for workers to return to the office five days a week, a report by the Downtown Seattle Association found a significant jump in…
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