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Conservation & Community: A private land donation is permanently expanding Little Spokane River habitat for the Kalispel Tribe, adding 280 acres to a 605-acre protected area and totaling 885 acres over time—supporting wildlife, clean water, and Tribal cultural stewardship. Workforce & Education: The Machinists Institute is expanding in north Spokane, aiming to funnel more students into paid apprenticeships and skilled trades as college enrollment keeps sliding. Public Safety: Everett’s 1980s cold-case double murders are solved—Mitchell Gaff gets 50 years to life after DNA links him to the killings. Local Justice: A North Seattle rape suspect pleads not guilty with $1M bail, while a separate case heads to federal court after a man allegedly threw a rock at a Hawaii monk seal. Health Alerts: Three Seattle-area beaches are closed due to dangerous bacteria levels. Business & Tech: Amazon pushes faster delivery further with a 30-minute service rollout, while Canvas faces fallout after a major ShinyHunters extortion breach. Civic Planning: Everett grad students pitch a vacancy tax to keep big retail spaces from sitting empty.

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May. 13, 2026

Washington’s aviation system plan charts path for safety, economic growth and innovation: Updated statewide plan guides investments in 134 public-use airports

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