Seattle’s 2025 election takes shape after candidate filing deadline
With the May 9 candidate filing deadline behind us, the 2025 election landscape for Seattle and King County is coming into focus. […]
Governor signs legislation expanding minor work hours and strengthening safety requirements
Source: Office of Governor Bob Ferguson In April, Governor Ferguson signed two new laws impacting youth employment in Washington State. HB 1121 […]
Tariffs put pressure on small retailers and consumers
Small businesses, comprising 98% of all retailers and supporting over 13 million jobs, are facing increasing challenges due to rising tariffs. These […]
Seattle City Council could make changes in ethics rules
Following the advice Wayne Barrett, Executive Director of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (“SEEC”), Councilmember Cathy Moore is considering proposing changes […]
State of freight: Trump tariffs put holiday retail season at risk
The escalating U.S.–China trade conflict is threatening to upend the most important shopping events of the year, from Amazon Prime Day and […]
WR addresses The Bellevue Collection tenants on organized retail crime
This week in Bellevue, WR Senior Vice President Mark Johnson addressed loss prevention officers from The Bellevue Collection during a tenant meeting […]
2025 Western States ORC Conference set for Seaside, Oregon
The 6th annual Western States Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Conference will take place September 10–12, 2025, bringing together professionals from retail, law […]
Former SPD Chief of Staff files $3M claim alleging harassment and retaliation
Jamie Tompkins, a former FOX 13 television anchor and former Seattle Police Department chief of staff. (Courtesy of Jamie Tompkins) Jamie Tompkins, […]
WR joins coalition urging Congress to preserve B-SALT deduction
WR has joined a broad coalition of business organizations in urging Congress to preserve the deduction for state and local business taxes, […]
Legislature adjourns on time
The 2025 Legislative Session officially adjourned on time at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, concluding the 105-day budget year marathon. In […]
King County considers sales tax to support legal system
From left: Councilmembers Rod Dembowski, Sarah Perry, Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci listen during a Metropolitan King County Council meeting in January. […]
Legislature approves $100 million for public safety
Image: Washington State Legislature WR is pleased to share that the Legislature has approved $100 million in local government grant funding through […]