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Workforce & Education: Washington’s registered apprenticeships are surging, with the number of apprentices up more than 70% over the past decade; the state says apprentices earn paid experience from day one, get wage progression, and can average over $100,000 within six months of completion, with growth spreading beyond construction into healthcare and education. Local Housing & Stability: A Tacoma father and his 15-year-old daughter marked Father’s Day in a new apartment after a year of separation and homelessness, highlighting how long it can take to move from crisis to stable housing. Seattle Business & Sports Economy: The Seattle Kraken kept momentum in the NHL offseason—acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers for draft picks and then locking up Bobby McMann with a six-year extension averaging $5.75 million a year, a sign of continued spending and roster planning. Tech & Automation: Amazon unveiled an upgraded AI warehouse robot for Europe, part of a €10 billion fulfillment push, aiming to speed deliveries and change how workers interact with robotics. Port & Maritime Ops: The Port of Willapa Harbor named a new director after Jim Sayce’s retirement and removed a derelict vessel, underscoring ongoing maintenance and leadership shifts in regional shipping infrastructure.

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Seattle Kraken re-sign Bobby McMann to 6-year extension

Seattle Kraken re-sign Bobby McMann to 6-year extension

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Seattle Kraken reach agreement with Bobby McMann on six-year deal

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Seattle Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for draft picks

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