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Supplemental budget secures $500,000 for organized retail crime pilot program

March 22, 2026

WR office space now available for lease

March 22, 2026

AI bills signed into law as Olympia’s focus on artificial intelligence grows

March 22, 2026

Mayor Wilson outlines bold vision for downtown Seattle focused on housing, safety, and economic vitality

March 22, 2026

Holiday season could be at risk as federal shutdown continues

October 9, 2025

Grays Harbor man sentenced for leading organized retail theft operation

October 9, 2025

Organized retail crime rings target everyday essentials

October 9, 2025

Celebrating National Crime Prevention Month

October 9, 2025

Support WR-endorsed candidates in the General Election

October 9, 2025

Walmart to remove synthetic dyes and over 30 ingredients from private brand foods

October 9, 2025

Olympia City Council Votes to Oppose Proposition 1

October 9, 2025

State revenue forecast shows continued decline, budget challenges ahead

October 9, 2025

Hastily passed tax will haunt WA lawmakers

October 9, 2025

Imports expected to dip below 2 million TEU as tariffs rise

October 9, 2025

Seattle’s economy shows signs of slowing, but not recession

October 9, 2025

Interim guidance released for upcoming retail sales tax changes

October 9, 2025

Michaels revives Joann brand through new in-store concept

October 9, 2025

New IRS guidance creates significant tax liability on paid leave premiums & benefits

September 25, 2025

Workers’ compensation proposed 2026 rates: Sustainability concerns ahead

September 25, 2025

Inside Washington Retail

News & Updates

Supplemental budget secures $500,000 for organized retail crime pilot program

WR office space now available for lease

AI bills signed into law as Olympia’s focus on artificial intelligence grows

Mayor Wilson outlines bold vision for downtown Seattle focused on housing, safety, and economic vitality

Holiday season could be at risk as federal shutdown continues

Grays Harbor man sentenced for leading organized retail theft operation

Organized retail crime rings target everyday essentials

Celebrating National Crime Prevention Month

Support WR-endorsed candidates in the General Election

Walmart to remove synthetic dyes and over 30 ingredients from private brand foods

Olympia City Council Votes to Oppose Proposition 1

State revenue forecast shows continued decline, budget challenges ahead

Hastily passed tax will haunt WA lawmakers

Imports expected to dip below 2 million TEU as tariffs rise

Seattle’s economy shows signs of slowing, but not recession

Interim guidance released for upcoming retail sales tax changes

Michaels revives Joann brand through new in-store concept

New IRS guidance creates significant tax liability on paid leave premiums & benefits

Workers’ compensation proposed 2026 rates: Sustainability concerns ahead

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