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World Cup Fallout: U.S. hotel groups are warning that the 2026 World Cup could underdeliver on the tourism boom, saying FIFA’s early “block-booking” inflated prices and then left cities with canceled rooms and empty inventory. Health Insurance Shock: Washington state enrollment in ACA plans fell sharply after enhanced federal subsidies expired, pushing costs up and raising the risk of more people going uninsured. Tech & Local Costs: A new look at data centers frames them as job engines with a catch—power and water strain, plus rising local burdens. Washington Economy: The state posted a fourth straight month of job losses in April, with unemployment ticking up to 5.2%. Housing Politics: The House passed a major affordability bill that would limit corporate landlords buying new single-family homes. Business & Growth: Banzai announced a distribution alliance with Ingram Micro, while T&T Supermarket set a California grand opening date for June 18 in San Jose.

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May 18, 2026

Hypertherm Associates details 2025 culture and social responsibility progress

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May 15, 2026

Holland Partner Group names Benjamin Meeker CFO

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May 8, 2026

Karns & Karns opens Seattle and Bellevue offices in Washington

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May 13, 2026

Prosprous.ai names Ponce Bank CEO Carlos Naudon as senior advisor

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Seattle leaders' proposed one-year ban on data centers met with strong support

Seattle leaders' proposed one-year ban on data centers met with strong support

Former lawmaker Joe Nguyen takes helm of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Former lawmaker Joe Nguyen takes helm of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

Where's my tariff refund? 3 WA companies share their experiences

Where's my tariff refund? 3 WA companies share their experiences

Data center resistance comes home to Seattle as council considers a one-year freeze

Data center resistance comes home to Seattle as council considers a one-year freeze

Meta dumps 8,000 workers for AI as Seattle's tech jobs crisis deepens

Meta dumps 8,000 workers for AI as Seattle's tech jobs crisis deepens


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Junk B Gone Marks 35 Years as a Locally Owned Junk Removal Company in Seattle

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Banzai International, Inc. Expands Market Reach, Announces Strategic Alliance with Ingram Micro

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

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