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Amazon Now Rollout: Amazon is pushing “30-minute or less” delivery into Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Seattle, with more cities queued up—using smaller fulfillment sites placed near where people live and work, and charging $3.99 for Prime members (higher for non-members). Immigration Detention Scrutiny: A new Public Citizen report says many ICE detainees earn just $1 a day for work at for-profit contractor facilities, while detainee spending is tied to steep commissary prices—sparking multiple lawsuits, including one involving Washington. Public Safety—Hornet Alert: Washington and B.C. officials are tracking a newly found yellow-legged hornet at a cargo port; B.C. says the spread risk is low but urges people not to handle sightings. Local Governance: King County homelessness leadership faces a $45M deficit and a looming decision on whether to dissolve the regional authority. Transit Watch: A special Sound Transit board executive meeting tomorrow could reshape West Seattle light rail plans as the agency confronts ST3 funding gaps.

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Washington state tech layoffs are second highest in the country

Washington state tech layoffs are second highest in the country

Seattle Police releases photos of suspect in UW student murder

Seattle Police releases photos of suspect in UW student murder

Seattle feels the rush of hydropower

Seattle feels the rush of hydropower

Seattle inflation is rising faster than the rest of the country. It’s not just gas prices

Seattle inflation is rising faster than the rest of the country. It’s not just gas prices

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Regional leaders roll out ambitious No-Car Transit Plan for Seattle World Cup

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Regional leaders roll out ambitious No-Car Transit Plan for Seattle World Cup

City to remove Ballard encampment as neighboring businesses raise housing concerns

City to remove Ballard encampment as neighboring businesses raise housing concerns

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Washington’s aviation system plan charts path for safety, economic growth and innovation: Updated statewide plan guides investments in 134 public-use airports

Washington State Department of Transportation

Prosprous Appoints Carlos P. Naudon, Director, President, CEO of Ponce Bank and Ponce Financial Group, as Senior Advisor
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