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Washington Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)
Permitted: In Washington, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — as they have since the 2012 privatization.
Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →
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Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering Washington
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IdahoPermitted
In Idaho, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine — table wine up to 16% alcohol by volume and dessert wine from 16% to 24% — and wine sales are a county local option. Spirits come only from state liquor stores and Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) contract retailers, some of which operate inside groceries. Spirit-based ready-to-drink cans at or below 14% alcohol by volume sell as wine; above that they are liquor.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: liquor.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- OregonPermitted
In Oregon, groceries and convenience stores sell beer, wine and cider in factory-sealed containers — plus growlers of up to 2 gallons — but distilled spirits are excluded entirely from the off-premises license. Spirits sell only at OLCC-appointed liquor stores.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →
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