Washington State Election: Key PACs and Their Fundraising Impact

(The Center Square) – With the election next Tuesday, state campaign finance data shows 584 political action committees have raised over $66 million so far this year — only 10 accounted for 41% of that. According to the Public Disclosure...

From Resilience to Recognition: The Journey of Washington’s Latino Entrepreneurs

When Marcos Wanless founded the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2016, he wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He just saw that something essential was missing. “At that time, Seattle and King County didn’t have an active Latino Chamber,” he...

Seattle Lighting building in Pioneer Square could become a shelter

Looking northwest over the tracks, the possible addition is outlined. What most call the Seattle Lighting building, at 222 Second Ave. Ext. S., is a two-part structure on its own little triangle in Pioneer Square. The business and property have...

Competitive 26th Dist. race may reflect mood about Olympia, D.C.

A highly competitive state Senate race in Washington’s 26th Legislative District between appointed Democrat Sen. Deb Krishnadasan and six-term Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier will draw to a close Tuesday, as ballot boxes close and election...

Reports: Ravens trade for Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, send back conditional pick

More reinforcements are on the way for the Ravens defense after the team traded for Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, according to reports. Jones, 28, a 2019 third-round pick, has 4.5 sacks in his last four games in Tennessee. On Sunday, Jones recorded...

Financial alert in summer 2022 led to DJ Carey fraud investigation

An alert from a financial institution in the summer of 2022 was what sparked the investigation into DJ Carey which on Monday culminated in him being jailed for five and a half years.Detective Sergeant Mike Bourke told Dublin District Court this...

Will Seattle mayoral race be an indicator of a national political trend?

SEATTLE — Is Seattle about to make a statement about national politics? That’s just one of the questions surrounding the Seattle mayoral race, as the incumbent Bruce Harrell seeks to overcome a strong challenge from newcomer Katie Wilson. Harrell...

I'm the CEO of an AI company based in the US and India. Seattle and Bengaluru have pros and cons — here's how I make it work.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sid Masson, 37, the founder of Wokelo AI. The following has been edited for length and clarity. After spending roughly three years as a consultant at Deloitte, I was feeling hollow. Due to the...

Cowboys, Lions, Bills and Bears get bad news from CBS Sports' Seahawks trade rumor

The Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears are all likely hoping that the Seattle Seahawks make cornerback Riq Woolen available at the deadline. That's because all four teams have a need at cornerback. The Cowboys have...

NFL trade deadline: Saints players who could, or should be on the move

The NFL trade deadline is this afternoon. Will any players from the New Orleans Saints be on the move? Several names have been thrown around in recent weeks. A few longtime veterans like Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Alvin Kamara aren't...

Why Washington State's Income Tax Battles Resemble Horror Films

What comes back from the dead more frequently than Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger? Efforts to impose an income tax in Washington state. Like those perennial terrors, this income tax fixation in the Evergreen State should finally...

Market Outlook: Aecon’s nuclear expansion, Berkshire’s cash build and CNQ’s dividend power stand out

Rebecca Teltscher, portfolio manager at Newhaven Asset Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss portfolio strategy amid earnings season. Earnings season continues to reveal a split in investor sentiment, with optimism in infrastructure and...

Seattle providing $8 million in emergency funds to food banks citywide

SEATTLE — Seattle is allocating $8 million from emergency funds to support food banks across the city, addressing the urgent need for food assistance as thousands face uncertainty due to federal inaction. The funds will be distributed to 32 food...

Starbucks sells 60% of its China business to Boyu Capital amid local coffee war

Starbucks said it will sell control of its operations in China to private equity firm Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the business at $4 billion, as the U.S. coffee giant seeks to reignite growth in its second-largest market amid intensifying...

Remains of Indigenous woman missing since 2020 found in Washington state, police say

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Human remains discovered earlier this year in a remote area of northwestern Washington state are those of an Indigenous woman who had been missing since 2020, police say. Authorities announced Friday they used...

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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...

Seattle leaders approve millions in funding for food aid

Seattle leaders approved millions in emergency funding aimed at keeping food banks stocked during the federal government's ongoing shutdown. SEATTLE — With thousands of families in Washington state suddenly cut off from food benefits, Seattle...

Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as local competitors eat into market share

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23 Washington State Design Professionals in the AD PRO Directory

Since 2013, Seattle-based Land Morphology has enhanced public and private spaces throughout the United States, including Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s herb and vegetable garden. The landscape architecture firm designs...

Understanding U-Turn Laws In Washington State: A Guide

Have you ever been driving along minding your own business when you see somebody in front of you making a U-turn? Whether it's a 2-lane road or a four-lane road I find watching people doing U turns a little unnerving. It wasn't that long ago that...