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Federal Courts & Immigration Enforcement: A judge reinstated a court-appointed Western Washington U.S. attorney after Trump’s firing, adding to a string of setbacks for the administration. Public Safety & Immigration: Federal funds for local police enforcement are accelerating a Trump immigration crackdown, tied to 287(g) style cooperation. State Government & Energy: The Washington Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, effectively restoring 2024 electrification limits and raising stakes for power demand as data centers expand. Elections & Health Access: Washington is seeing 11,000+ residents lose federal Apple Health and food benefits tied to noncitizen eligibility changes, with outreach claims disputed by reporting. Local Government & Infrastructure: Cheney leaders are weighing ending water fluoridation over aging equipment costs, drawing pushback from dentists. Tech & Permitting: A Seattle ex-software engineer launched an AI tool that translates WA permit rules into plain answers with direct citations. Transportation: Sound Transit will add more Sounder trains for Seahawks Sunday games. Defense & Industry: Shield AI is bringing an unmanned fighter jet facility to Des Moines, aiming for $300M+ investment and high-paying jobs.

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Sep. 28, 2026

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Op-Ed: Washington State Supreme Court tramples on citizens’ initiative power

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The Center Square - Illinois

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What Happens When the Divorce Is in China but the Property Is in Washington State?

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Elections, Taxes, Transgender Policy, and More: The November Ballot Measures to Watch By Louis Jacobson

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Rasmussen Report - New Jersey

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Owned By	Ted Carrol through Noson Lawen Partners
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Mayor Wilson’s City Budget: Feats of Highwire Balancing

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Post Alley - Washington

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Owned By	Post Alley Seattle LLC (Douglas McLennan & David Brewster Managing Editors & Founders)
Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Washington, Seattle
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Seattle software engineer turned general contractor built an AI guide to the patchwork of permit rules

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GeekWire - Washington

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Owned By	John Cook & Todd Bishop through GeekWire LLC
Year Founded	2011
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Publication Location	United States, Washington, Seattle
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Seattle Space Week shines a light on eight problems and prospects for pioneers on the final frontier

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Year Founded	2011
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Publication Location	United States, Washington, Seattle
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Amid trade dispute, Canada continues business relationship with Washington state

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KNKX - Washington State

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Pacific Public Media (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1966
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Domain Registration Year	2015
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Publication Location	United States, Washington, Seattle
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Seattle mayor doesn't 'know what she's doing,' Democrat congresswoman wrote after shooting

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Just the News

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Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
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