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Industrial Safety & Accountability: Longview’s Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster is still driving pressure for answers as investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board arrive and families demand clarity on safety culture and timelines. State & Local Response: Gov. Bob Ferguson orders Washington and U.S. flags lowered for the victims, underscoring the scale of the tragedy. Transit & Cost Pressures: Sound Transit voted to overhaul its ST3 plan after a projected $34.5 billion funding gap made the original schedule “no longer affordable,” delaying or phasing major light rail work. Tech & Real Estate: A Quincy data center boom story highlights how Microsoft’s expansion reshaped the local economy—while water and power concerns keep the debate hot. Workforce & Corporate Climate: Meta’s Seattle-area layoffs near 1,400 jobs, landing amid scrutiny of AI-driven restructuring and the region’s corporate hiring outlook. Aviation & Travel Risk: Airlines and business groups warn DHS’s possible move to pull customs processing from “sanctuary city” airports could trigger nationwide travel and cargo chaos. Business Closings: West Seattle’s Avalon Glassworks set a June 30 closing date, with inventory and equipment still being sold. Sports Front-Office: The Minnesota Vikings hire Seattle Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley, a reminder of how Washington’s pro sports talent pipeline keeps moving. Local Economy & Tourism: Seattle’s film permitting program helped bring the horror movie “Passenger” to theaters, with an estimated $5M–$10M spent locally.

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Seattle-filmed horror movie 'Passenger' spent an estimated $5M-$10M locally, city says

Seattle-filmed horror movie 'Passenger' spent an estimated $5M-$10M locally, city says

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