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School District Insurance Shock: Washington school districts are seeing steep hikes in liability costs as the state’s Schools Risk Management Pool absorbs more expensive sex-abuse claims, with rates jumping about 45% on average and districts facing massive settlements. AI Data Center Tensions: Amazon workers in Seattle say they received HR warnings and are under investigation after publicly backing a city moratorium and tighter rules for AI data centers—raising questions about how companies handle employee speech during local permitting fights. Housing Code Debate: States are loosening building code requirements to cut construction costs, including proposals that could allow some low-rise apartments to use just one stairway; safety advocates warn these changes could increase risk for residents. Energy Infrastructure Milestone: Washington is moving ahead on a “world’s first” fusion power plant after regulatory clearance, signaling a new phase for local clean-energy investment. Local Business & Tech: GFiber is rolling out managed Wi‑Fi for multi-dwelling units, aiming to bring fiber-to-every-unit service plus Wi‑Fi 7 to apartments via bulk-billing arrangements. World Cup Tourism Watch: Seattle and other host cities are seeing mixed hotel booking patterns tied to FIFA travel dynamics and ticket pricing, even as overall demand remains unusually high.

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Washington state warns World Cup visitors that its legal weed is too strong for many

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Washington state man among latest arrests in alleged White House UFC attack plot, FBI says

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Seattle's Lumen Field gets nod as top World Cup venue

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