A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, including Washington’s Nick Brown and California’s Rob Bonta, has filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance Corporation’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the merger would violate antitrust laws and harm consumers.
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Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy Promotes Three Veteran Leaders
The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy has promoted three veteran staff members—Christopher Acuña, Steve Wood, and Ayesha Willis—into senior leadership roles to support its mission of educating and developing at-risk youth.
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Veteran Officer Michael Jewell Named Chief of Washington Fish and Wildlife Police
Michael Jewell was appointed as the new police chief for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, succeeding retiring Chief Steve Bear to lead the agency’s enforcement efforts amid staffing shortages.
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Seattle Unveils Honorary Street Signs Recognizing Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manaway Sr.
Seattle unveiled honorary street signs naming a section of South Jackson Street “Dr. RL Manaway, Sr. Way” to recognize Reverend Dr. Robert L. Manaway Sr.’s over forty years of leadership in the Central District.
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Thousands Of Cyclists To Ride Seattle-To-Portland Route This Weekend
The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, organized by Cascade Bicycle Club, is expected to draw over 6,000 cyclists on July 11 and 12, prompting Washington transportation officials to urge motorists to plan ahead for delays and safely share the road.
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Seattle Transit Measure Amendment Prioritizes Accessibility Improvements
Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez has proposed an amendment to the 2026 Transit Measure to expand funding for accessibility and safety improvements at transit stops, sidewalks and pedestrian connections, making public transportation more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults and others who rely on transit.
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AG Brown Leads States Opposing USPS Election Mail Rule
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and 23 other states’ attorneys general have urged the U.S. Postal Service to abandon a proposed rule that they say would undermine states’ authority over elections and threaten mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 general election.
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District Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling that the administration lacked authority to impose the charge without congressional approval.
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Seattle Center Renewal Plan Wins Council Approval
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to support a long-term effort to modernize Seattle Center, setting the stage for a potential bond measure in 2027 to fund major infrastructure upgrades.
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City Council Approves Emergency Moratorium On Large Data Centers
The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved an emergency moratorium on new large-scale data centers to allow city officials to study the potential impacts of the rapidly growing industry on utility rates, infrastructure, water resources and public health.
