Voters kick state out of liquor business

Next June, consumers in Washington state will be able to buy hard liquor at grocery and warehouse stores, including Costco.

That’s the result of a $22.7 million voter campaign that Costco Wholesale led to kick the state out of the liquor business and allow private retailers to sell spirits instead.

Of the ballots tallied Tuesday night, about 60 percent favored Initiative 1183.

By Melissa Allison

Seattle Times business reporter

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