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World Cup Security Jitters: Iran’s World Cup training base is shifting from Arizona to Mexico after FIFA approval, with the team now set for Tijuana—while U.S. immigration enforcement fears are rising for fans and workers in host cities like Seattle and New Jersey. Local Public Safety: Aurora Avenue residents are fed up after another burst of shootings, with Seattle police stepping up patrol emphasis along the corridor. Redistricting Fight: Democrats are vowing a redistricting counterpunch, but they face extra hurdles in states with commissions and court risk that Republicans don’t. Seattle Transit/Travel Pressure: Alaska Airlines is weighing nonstop Portland–Juneau service that would bypass Seattle, even as the airline plans a major new SEA global lounge opening in late 2027. Housing & Homelessness: California’s crackdown on RVs is fueling a broader debate on how states handle the vehicle homelessness crisis. Business/Tech: Big Tech layoffs are deepening worker anxiety and skepticism about performance reviews.

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May 19, 2026

Washington women entrepreneurs press Congress to protect AI and digital ads

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May 20, 2026

Crime Stoppers Global Solutions briefs DHS on Serbian trucking threat

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May 21, 2026

Realogics Sotheby’s takes exclusive Suncadia listings as village opening nears

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May 19, 2026

Seattle launches Pride campaign ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Seattle launches CID waterfront shuttle for World Cup visitors this summer

Seattle launches CID waterfront shuttle for World Cup visitors this summer

Residents near Seattle’s Aurora Avenue frustrated by rising gun violence

Residents near Seattle’s Aurora Avenue frustrated by rising gun violence

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Alaska Airlines to open landmark lounge at Seattle-Tacoma as part of wider CX investment

Alaska Airlines to open landmark lounge at Seattle-Tacoma as part of wider CX investment

America says ‘Good night and good luck’ to radio giant built by Washington State University alum

America says ‘Good night and good luck’ to radio giant built by Washington State University alum

Camp Verde Unified School District governing board to ask voters for $20M bond

Camp Verde Unified School District governing board to ask voters for $20M bond


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May 19, 2026

Washington State Entrepreneurs Urge Congress to Protect AI and Digital Tools Essential to Small Business Growth

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May 22, 2026

Kuderer appointed to the Council of State Governments’ Executive Committee

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May 20, 2026

International crime and terrorism-combating organization meets with DHS officials in Washington

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