Healthcare Deal: Frazier Healthcare Partners named Jonathan Lujan CEO of MatrixCare after closing its acquisition from ResMed, betting on cloud EHR and revenue-cycle software for skilled nursing, senior living, home health and hospice. Washington Politics & Taxes: With the 2028 start date looming, Washington’s “millionaires tax” faces a ballot fight and possible court challenge, as unions and wealthy donors argue over whether the state should keep relying on no personal income tax. Local Business & Economy: Seattle’s vacancy pressures are still reshaping office demand, with Amazon putting more South Lake Union space up for sublease as the market hits 36.5% vacancy. Energy & Trade: U.S. LNG exports surged in early 2026 as new Gulf Coast liquefaction capacity and strong global prices boosted vessel calls and support work. Public Safety & Courts: Washington authorities arrested a Romanian fugitive tied to a Georgia fraud case involving fictitious farm equipment, setting up extradition. Environment & Industry: Washington tribes are racing to contain invasive European green crabs in Puget Sound before they spread further and damage shellfish operations. Tech & Policy: Lawmakers are moving to impose AI rules after years of warnings, as Washington wakes up to perceived AI risks.