I-1183 Upheld in Court, Here's Where to Buy Liquor in Bonney Lake, Sumner on Friday

The Washington State Supreme Court gave the green light for Friday's transition to private liquor sales by rejecting a lawsuit Thursday that claimed I-1183 violated the state's constitution.

Opponents had claimed the initiative violated state law because it contained a provision to set aside funding for public safety. Michael Subit, the attorney who represented those who filed the lawsuit, told The Seattle Times the ruling effectively marks the end of opponents' efforts against the new law.

"There's nowhere to go from here. On the issue of the constitutionality of a state statute, the Washington Supreme Court is the final word," Subit told the newspaper.

Bonney Lake's state-run liquor store had it's last day today; Sumner's state-run store closed Saturday. Suneet Diwan, who won the rights to the Bonney Lake store in a state auction, that he hopes to open June 1 or 2.

However, as of May 31, his liquor license is still in pending.

Meanwhile, several local stores have been granted spirits retailer licenses by the state liquor control board. Here's the most recent list of active and pending licenses (as of May 31), according to state records.