Understanding tariffs: What they are and who pays for them
A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported goods or services. These taxes are typically used to regulate trade […]
Candidates debate for statewide offices
The WR Government Affairs team attended the AWB Policy Summit in Spokane where a number of candidates participated in statewide office debates. […]
Amazon mandates full-time office return by 2025
Amazon will require employees to return to the office full time starting January 2025, ending its hybrid work model. CEO Andy Jassy […]
Walmart kicks off holiday deals earlier this year
Walmart is launching its holiday deals event earlier this year, running from October 8 to October 13, both online and in stores. […]
WR endorses three for U.S. Congress
The WR Retail Action Council Political Action Committee has unanimously endorsed three candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. District 4, Central […]
Fed cuts interest rates for first time in four years
The Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, marking the first rate cut in over four […]
Early Halloween shopping is on the rise
The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of consumers planning to start purchasing […]
Opinion: Regional collaboration is key to our economic future
Published in the Puget Sound Business Journal, Opinion By Jared Nieuwenhuis – Bellevue city councilmember Sep 10, 2024 For decades, the Puget Sound region […]
Seattle City Council votes to put competing housing proposals on February 11th special election ballot
In February, Seattle voters will have a chance to vote on two very different proposals to create additional affordable housing in the […]
Washington voters to decide on key initiatives in November
Washington voters will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on four significant initiatives during the November 5 general election. Each measure […]
Nordstrom family proposes $3.8 billion bid to go private
Erik and Pete Nordstrom, in collaboration with Mexican retail giant El Puerto de Liverpool, have submitted a $3.8 billion buyout proposal to […]
Seattle Council’s Public Safety Committee approves bills to disrupt drug and prostitution trade
The Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee approved two bills aimed at disrupting drug and prostitution activity in the city. Despite over […]