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Yakima gets ready for bigger RV park and new sprint boat course at State Fair Park
Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State
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Improvements and future expansion of the RV park, roof repairs to the livestock barns and construction of a new sprint boat race course were celebrated by elected officials and staff at the State Fair Park and Event Center. A news conference and...
Ryanair boss makes damning claim about Boeing planes after ‘spanners found in floorboards’
Metro
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June 15, 2025
Ryanair only uses Boeing planes (Picture: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Michael O’Leary has revealed his concerns over Boeing’s manufacturing process. The Ryanair boss said every new Boeing jet delivered to them undergoes stringent...
A 15-year plan for Washington state's economy
Kitsap Sun - Washington State
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Two summers ago, starting in the community of Stevenson along the Columbia River, I joined employers in a series of town hall meetings around Washington asking about people to share their vision for our state’s future. We found common ground at in...
Washington state agencies see largest wave of layoffs since Great Recession
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Shauna Sowersby / The Seattle Times (TNS) As Washington grapples with a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall, some state agencies are starting the largest wave of layoffs since the Great Recession. The state worker layoffs come as the new state...
Washington State Employment Law: Key Legislative Changes Effective July–September 2025
Jackson Lewis
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June 12, 2025
Takeaways Several major new laws, from wage transparency and criminal background checks to expanded protections for vulnerable workers and more, keep Washington State in the forefront of progressive employment legislation. Employers should begin...
Seattle musicians hit the right chord to live their dreams
Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State
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WHEN MUSICIANS WANT to connect with other musicians, other than by word-of-mouth or a random meeting, there are plenty of places within reach of a laptop. Four decades ago, Kurt Cobain had only one place locally to reach other musicians. He placed...
Washington state leaders watch L.A. warily, as protests planned for this weekend
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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David Gutman / The Seattle Times (TNS) State and local leaders in Washington are watching warily as the federal government ramps up immigration enforcement and has responded to protests by deploying the military. Amped-up immigration raids of...
WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Father’s Day and more
West Seattle Blog - Washington State
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June 15, 2025
(Saturday on Elliott Bay – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Happy Father’s Day if you’re celebrating! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from...
Dialogue and Peaceful Determination Punctuate Seattle ‘No Kings’ Protest
Shoreline Area News - Washington State
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June 15, 2025
Seattle Police Department On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of...
What Iran's next potential move will mean for energy security
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict The Israel-Iran confrontation has entered a perilous new phase. Reported Israeli military attacks on Iran’s gas sites put energy targets in the crosshairs. Global energy markets might escape...
One of the Best Credit Cards for Travel Rewards Is Getting a Refresh—With More Perks and a Higher Annual Fee
Travel + Leisure
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Chase Sapphire Reserve is getting a massive upgrade—packed with perks, expanded rewards, and a steep annual fee hike to match. Launching June 23, the refreshed card promises over $2,700 in value for cardholders. Keep reading to learn more about...
Where to watch Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders: Latest team news and TV information
Sporting News
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June 15, 2025
The Seattle Sounders open their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a massive showdown against Brazilian powerhouse Botafogo at Lumen Field on June 15. Riding high from hosting all three of their group stage matches, the Sounders will look to...
Washington state skier dies in second Mount McKinley incident of 2025 climbing season
AOL
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A skier died after triggering an avalanche that carried him more than 1,500 feet down North America’s tallest peak, officials said, marking the second death at Denali National Park and Preserve in this year's climbing season. Nicholas Vizzini, 29,...
Fire at Washington State Penitentiary halts license plate production
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State
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A fire inside the Washington State Penitentiary temporarily shut down the state's only license plate factory on Wednesday, June 11, according to a Washington State Department of Corrections news release. No one was injured, but a machine required...
Washington state skier killed in avalanche on Mount McKinley
USA Today - Virginia
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A skier died after triggering an avalanche that carried him more than 1,500 feet down North America’s tallest peak, officials said, marking the second death at Denali National Park and Preserve in this year's climbing season. Nicholas Vizzini, 29,...
License plate machinery at the Washington State Penitentiary catches fire, DOC blames inmate
KHQ - Washington State
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WALLA WALLA – An inmate is suspected of setting fire to machinery at the Washington State Penitentiary on Wednesday, January 11. According to the Department of Corrections (DOC), the fire destroyed one of the license plate production machines,...
Washington State Company Recalls Shrimp Over Listeria Contamination
Food Manufacturing - Wisconsin
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June 11, 2025
Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington, is recalling 44,550 lbs. of Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and...
Boeing 787 crash casts a cloud over the aviation industry's biggest spectacle
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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June 15, 2025
Boeing Co.’s excursion abroad this week to the biggest annual aviation extravaganza was surely supposed to be different from 2024. Less subdued. More upbeat. It's not to be. A year removed from its restrained appearance at last year's gathering —...
Twinkies And Ding Dongs: Facing Decline In Washington State
The Quake 102.1 - Washington
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June 12, 2025
In years past I was the guy that could never say no to a twinkie or a Ding Dong but as I get older, things change. I don't think I was ever as bad as that Character (Tallahassee) in Zombieland Looking for the last Twinkies in the zombie...
Industry leaders urge Washington state lawmakers to change course on health care costs
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Health care industry leaders in Washington state are growing concerned about price controls on providers and increased taxes on physician groups and hospitals, which could lead to further increased costs and...