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Costco partners with Sesame to offer weight-loss programs to members 

Costco Wholesale has expanded its partnership with online healthcare services provider Sesame to offer weight-loss programs, including prescription drugs like Ozempic and […]

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WR presents at Renton Chamber 

Last week, WR’s Senior VP of Policy and Government Affairs, Mark Johnson, delivered a presentation at the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Johnson […]

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Seattle Council reconsiders Delivery Pay Ordinance amid backlash

Seattle City Council is reconsidering its controversial delivery pay ordinance following two months of backlash. The ordinance, implemented in January 2024, aimed […]

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Seattle Mayor proposes $1.35 billion transportation levy

Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed a new transportation levy in Seattle history, which would be the largest tax levy in Seattle history, […]

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Governor signs bill cracking down on catalytic converter theft

Tuesday, March 26, Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) signed into law HB 2153 – cracking down on vehicle catalytic converter theft. The legislation, prime […]

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NRF predicts $5.23 trillion in sales for 2024

Retail sales are predicted to climb steadily in 2024, reaching between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion according to the National Retail Federation […]

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Court-ordered boundary changes stir election dynamics

In 1983, Washington voters amended the state constitution, establishing a five-member bipartisan Redistricting Commission. Tasked with redrawing Congressional and Legislative District boundaries […]

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Legislature provides limited aid for King County’s budget challenges

Last autumn, King County Executive Dow Constantine cautioned that without assistance from the Legislature, the County would be compelled to shutter nearly […]

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Burien City Council approves minimum wage legislation

  On March 18, the Burien City Council passed its minimum wage legislation, following a year of stakeholder meetings with the business […]

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Walmart exceeds supplier emission targets

In 2017, Walmart embarked on a monumental journey to combat climate change. With over 100,000 suppliers, Walmart’s initiative, Project Gigaton, aimed to […]

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Amazon stops 700K counterfeiters from creating accounts in the past year

Amazon reported that it prevented 700,000 counterfeiters from creating accounts last year, showcasing its ongoing battle against fake products. Although Amazon doesn’t […]

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How Kohl’s is transforming the shopping experience

Once a modest player in home decor, Kohl’s is now ambitiously expanding its offerings. With a 40% increase in SKUs, it’s set […]

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