Rinse & Repeat: Turn Every Guest Into Your Biggest Fan

by Esmond Fountain | Jun 2, 2026

Tired of crossing your fingers every time a new guest checks in? Join the Washington Hosts Collaborative Alliance and guest experience expert Tyann Marcink Hammond for Rinse & Repeat — a practical, no-fluff webinar built to help short-term rental hosts stop...

Fundraiser for Rep. Amy Walen

by Esmond Fountain | May 29, 2026

WHCA is proud to co-host a fundraising event for Representative Amy Walen, who is running for re-election in the 48th Legislative District (the Eastside of King County — home to a significant share of our host community). Rep. Walen served on the House Finance...

Member Spotlight: Sam Wempe Turns a Family Investment into an Evergreen Escape

by Danielle Dixon | Mar 31, 2026 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized

Our Member Spotlight series highlights the hosts, managers, and small business owners who make up Washington’s short-term rental community. Each story offers a closer look at the people behind the homes: how they got started, the values that guide their work, and the...

Washington State Legislative Update: Short-Term Rental Bills to Watch in 2026

by Washington Hosts | Jan 30, 2026 | City News, Community News, Member Updates, News

Disclaimer: This update is current through January 30th, 2026 – stay engaged for future updates As the 2026 Washington State legislative session moves forward, several bills with potential implications for short-term rentals (STRs), responsible hosts, and the...

Our Voices at the Table: Testifying on HB 2559

by Washington Hosts | Jan 23, 2026 | Community News, News

This week, members of the Washington Hosts Collaborative Alliance Board brought real-world experience directly to lawmakers, testifying on HB 2559 during a public hearing in Olympia. The bill would allow local governments to impose a new tax of up to 4% on short-term...

How to Prepare Your Washington Vacation Rental for Winter Storms

by Washington Hosts | Dec 15, 2025 | Features, Member Updates

Washington State is no stranger to winter weather, but December 2025 has already delivered a powerful reminder of how unpredictable the season can be. High winds, atmospheric river flooding, landslides, widespread outages, and dangerous travel conditions have swept...

STR Tax Memo

by Washington Hosts | Apr 10, 2025 | News

A new statewide survey reveals that Washington voters are firmly opposed to a proposed special excise tax of up to 4% on short-term rentals, intended to support affordable housing initiatives. Conducted in March 2025 by EMC Research, the survey polled 500 registered...