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Local Business Closures: Olympia Cafe on River Street won’t reopen after failing to execute its new lease, ending a long run after ownership complications; nearby, Mediterranean spot Silk Route also shut down less than a year after opening. Public Health & Workforce: Peninsula College will launch a new dental hygiene program this fall to tackle rural shortages and long patient wait times. Civic Life Ahead of World Cup: Seattle has rolled out new free public bathrooms in Pioneer Square to handle crowd pressure before FIFA World Cup crowds hit. Sports Business: The PWHL completed its expansion push with San Jose joining as the league’s 12th team for 2026-27, adding another major Bay Area market. Cybersecurity: A new WatchGuard study finds 91% of businesses worry about AI-driven attacks, pushing more firms toward outsourced, always-on security. Politics & Voting Rights: A federal judge rejected a bid to unwind Washington’s redistricting map, dealing a fresh blow to opponents.

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Support grows for Washington state income tax repeal as more join the effort

Support grows for Washington state income tax repeal as more join the effort

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Olympia Events announces promotion of Carly Gibbs to General Manager of new ICC

Olympia Events announces promotion of Carly Gibbs to General Manager of new ICC

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Bloodbath at Starbucks' Seattle HQ: Mass layoffs hammer crime-ridden home city as coffee giant transfers operations to Nashville

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