Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the state’s ...

Two Washington State University economists recommend the state eliminate its ban on single-use plastic bags, incurring the criticism of government regulators. WSU professors Eric Jessup and Jake ...

A 2020 Washington state law enacted a fee on plastic bags that retailers offer to customers, and several municipalities banned single-use bags. That fee will increase on Jan. 1, 2026, from 8 to 12 ...

When Napa County rings in the new year, it and the rest of the state will bid farewell to the thick, “reusable” plastic bags that were offered at many grocery stores and other retailers. On Jan. 1, ...