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AGP Executive Report

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Tech Workforce: Washington employers filed 2,068 H-1B petitions in professional, scientific and technical services in 2025. The Trump administration’s suspension of Microsoft’s green-card sponsorships has left workers and the major regional employer facing uncertainty. Tri-Cities Jobs: A fusion-energy developer plans to manufacture in the region, with hundreds of jobs expected. Pasco Budget: The city projects shortfalls of $12 million in 2027 and $16 million in 2028, putting services and staffing under pressure as leaders weigh a property-tax increase. Investment: Washington designated 99 Opportunity Zones to attract private capital. Seattle Business: The city’s minimum wage is set to rise to $22.14, prompting concern among small businesses, while Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed 18 leaders to a task force focused on strengthening and diversifying the local economy.

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Oct. 7, 2026

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Seattle Takes Fourth

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Post Alley - Washington

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Year Founded	2019
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Trade Up lets students experience a day in different careers in Edmonds

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The Herald - Washington State

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Owned By	Todd Carpenter through Carpenter Media Group & Canso Investment Counsel through Black Press Media & Sound Publishing Inc
Year Founded	1901
Website	www.heraldnet.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Washington, Everett
Owner Country	Canada

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Seattle Mariners Trade Speculation Involves Elly De La Cruz From Cincinnati Reds

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Owned By	Simon Asaad through Heavy Inc.
Year Founded	1999
Website	https://heavy.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Beyond Seattle: These Are Alaska Airlines' 6 Other Hubs

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Simple Flying

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Owned By	Sam Youseff through Valsef Group & Valnet Inc.
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://simpleflying.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, St. Lauren
Owner Country	Canada

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White House vs. Microsoft, AI fighter jets, and a visit to a startup founder’s Seattle recording studio

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GeekWire - Washington

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Owned By	John Cook & Todd Bishop through GeekWire LLC
Year Founded	2011
Website	http://www.geekwire.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
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Publication Location	United States, Washington, Seattle
Owner Country	United States

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Aggies Fend of Cougars in Comeback Victory over Washington State

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Utah Statesman

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Year Founded	1902
Website	usustatesman.com
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Publication Location	United States, Utah, Logan
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6 hours ago

5 Key Takeaways | From Invention to Strategic Portfolios – Following the Lifecycle of a Patent through Corporate Transactions

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Year Founded	2006
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Domain Registration Year	2006
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Publication Location	United States, California, Sausalito
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

Seattle Enacts Ban on Algorithmic Price Discrimination

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JD Supra

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Year Founded	2006
Website	https://www.jdsupra.com/
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Publication Location	United States, California, Sausalito
Owner Country	United States