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Hudson secures 20-year Seattle airport duty-free contract
Business
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Avolta’s Hudson secured a 20-year contract to develop more than 2,800 square meters of duty-free retail space across three concourses at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Seattle-themed stores will feature local products and experiences, while the partnership is also intended to expand opportunities for local small, women- and minority-owned businesses.
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Wing plans 2027 drone delivery in Denver, Seattle
Tech
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Walmart and Alphabet’s Wing plan to launch drone delivery in the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027, expanding a network aimed at serving more than 40 million customers through over 270 stores. The move advances their nationwide rollout, though the announced markets are not yet operational and Colorado communities are weighing rules for drone-delivery hubs.
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49ers, Seahawks Face Injury Absences Before Week 5
Sports
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The 49ers will be short-handed for their Week 5 NFC West matchup with Seattle: Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. are unlikely to play, Kyle Juszczyk and Marques Sigle are out, and receiver Mike Evans is limited with a rib injury. Seattle has ruled out Zach Charbonnet despite his return to practice and reportedly agreed to terms with Joe Mixon as it addresses its backfield needs.
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Seahawks hand Chargers fourth straight loss, 30-23
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Both teams intercepted on the opening play from scrimmage before Seattle beat the Chargers 30-23 on Oct. 4, 2026, dropping Los Angeles to 0-4.
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Sam Okafor
Chargers have real issues if they're starting 0-4 with defensive lapses like this one.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 58m
Restaurant openings, events span five cities
Lifestyle
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Seattle’s Good Voyage has reinvented itself as a French-inspired bistro, where chef Max Walsh’s nose-to-tail approach turns duck offal and scraps into popular dishes. Separately, Birmingham’s Big Rock Italian Chophouse has introduced weekday happy-hour deals, while a new Portuguese restaurant has opened in Bunnell.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Mike Evans limited in 49ers practice with rib injury
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Mike Evans, managing a rib injury, was limited at 49ers practice Wednesday after playing through the issue and recording 76 receiving yards against Denver; his status appears to be trending positively for Sunday’s game against Seattle. San Francisco also reported several other injuries, with fullback Kyle Juszczyk expected to miss a few weeks with a knee injury.
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Seattle Seeks $13 Million From 900 Overpaid Police Employees
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— Oct 1, 2026
Seattle mistakenly overpaid more than 900 police department employees about $13 million in retroactive raises after using 2020 rather than 2024 salary rates. The city says it will negotiate with the police union over repayment and is tightening oversight; the union has filed a grievance, and the recovery process remains uncertain.
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Chris Dalton
Using 2020 figures instead of 2024 for retroactive pay was a basic error that shouldn't fall on taxpayers to absorb.
Mariners Raleigh, Naylor Undergo Offseason Surgeries
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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh underwent left shoulder surgery, while first baseman Josh Naylor had right wrist surgery after both struggled at the plate in 2026. The team expects both players to be recovered by spring training.
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Seahawks Add Robert Henry, Waive AJ Finley
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The Seattle Seahawks signed running back Robert Henry Jr. off the Washington Commanders’ practice squad to bolster a backfield depleted by injuries. Henry, an undrafted rookie who impressed in college and preseason, joins a group also reinforced by veteran Joe Mixon.
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The Nun Who Hid Anne Frank's Family
Miep Gies supplies the secret annex daily
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Carbon Monoxide Incidents Prompt Evacuations in Three Cities
Environment
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Seattle firefighters evacuated all three floors of an apartment building after finding dangerous carbon monoxide levels caused by a gas-powered pressure washer running in the basement. In Millcreek, Utah, residents of the Glenwood Apartments were evacuated as a precaution while crews investigated a separate carbon monoxide incident.
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Seahawks Add Joe Mixon to Practice Squad
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— Oct 1, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are hosting free-agent running back Joe Mixon for a visit as injuries have thinned their backfield, including rookie Jadarian Price’s placement on injured reserve and Zach Charbonnet’s recovery from a torn ACL. Mixon, a two-time Pro Bowler who missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury, last played in 2024; Seattle is assessing his health before any potential signing.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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US Theaters Plan Halloween Shows Nationwide
Entertainment
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Theater and arts venues across Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta and Marion are offering Halloween-season programming, from horror plays and variety shows to puppet productions, classic films and live music. Dallas is also hosting a family festival with performances, dancing, activities and animal encounters.
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Rare-Vinyl Shops Span Five States
Music
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Five distinctive U.S. record stores—from Seattle and Texas to Florida, Alabama and Colorado—offer expansive, ever-changing collections and immersive browsing experiences that celebrate vinyl and local music culture. Features range from a barbershop inside Birmingham’s Seasick Records to the sheer scale of Texas’ Josey Records.
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Angels beat Mariners 7-5 in Seattle
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— Sep 25, 2026
The Angels beat the Mariners 7-5 in Seattle, backed by six scoreless innings from Reid Detmers, Wade Meckler’s four hits and Christian Moore’s three-run homer. The win came a day after Seattle was eliminated from playoff contention, capping a disappointing season for the Mariners.
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 2h
FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan's president
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The FBI arrested Irvine real estate agent Wanying “Heather” Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport as she allegedly prepared to fly to China, accusing her of acting as an unregistered Chinese government agent. Federal authorities say she and an associate surveilled the U.S.-based family of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s son in Seattle and collected photos and other identifying information.
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Chris Dalton
This spying on a Taiwanese leader's family right here in Seattle is a serious breach that the FBI did well to stop.
The grammar gatekeeper test
Quizie
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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JLL Arranges Real Estate Deals Across U.S.
Business
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JLL arranged several U.S. commercial real estate transactions: the sale of a 166,393-square-foot, 96%-leased office building in Virginia’s Tysons area, hotel refinancing in Seattle, and financing for an industrial development in New Jersey. It also secured refinancing for a 250-unit Huntsville apartment community and $100 million in bridge financing for two newly completed Florida apartment properties.
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Pike Place Fish Market adopts Square platform
Business
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Pike Place Fish Market has switched to Block’s Square platform after more than a decade with another payment system, aiming to modernize operations and handle its busy, seasonal mix of in-person and remote orders. Square’s payment tools and automatic customer-data capture may also help the Seattle landmark build customer relationships and support future growth.
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Listings Offer Cars in Pennsylvania, Seattle, Missouri
Auto
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The listings promote a 2026 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC and a 2027 MINI Countryman S, highlighting their performance, comfort and technology features. A separate Porsche 911 listing describes interior trim options; the art-app promotion is unrelated.
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4-0 49ers Face Seahawks Test
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The 4-0 49ers face a tough test against Seattle, whose disciplined, aggressive defense has stifled San Francisco before; Kyle Shanahan says he is focused on the next game, warning that early-season success can quickly change. The start has also highlighted a sack-free offensive line and defensive depth, while Shanahan has voiced confidence in developing the right linemen and marked a milestone as the franchise’s longest-tenured head coach, drawing praise from George Kittle.
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Céline Dion Falls on Stage in Paris
Singer Céline Dion took a tumble on stage at the Plénitude Arena Tuesday. Dion slipped during her 26-show Paris residency. Videos show the singer walking across the stage and jumping while singing. Her pants get caught under her heel, causing the fall. The singer, however, recovered quickly, stood up, and gave a thumbs-up to fans while continuing to sing. Dion is nearing the end of the first leg o
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0-3 Chargers seek win against Seahawks
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— Sep 29, 2026
The 0-3 Chargers face the defending champion Seahawks in Seattle needing a win to avoid an 0-4 start that has historically left teams with little chance of reaching the playoffs. Seattle, coming off a 33-31 loss to Washington in which turnovers cost it 21 points, will look to regroup as Sam Darnold returns from injury and the Chargers try to address their own offensive and late-game struggles.
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Draisaitl and McDavid Score Late to Lift Oilers Past Kraken
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— Oct 2, 2026
Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1, earning their second straight win. Leon Draisaitl scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period.
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Mariners’ 15 Arbitration Salaries Projected at $58.3M
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Seattle’s 2027 arbitration-eligible players are projected to cost about $54.4 million, excluding Bryce Miller, with Logan Gilbert leading at $15.4 million; those estimates are not settled contracts or simply new payroll costs. The figures sharpen questions about the Mariners’ spending flexibility, while Gilbert’s projected salary is cited as a reason to keep rather than trade the established starter.
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Cities Revive Police Programs, Expand Patrols
Politics
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Cities are debating how police staffing, enforcement and budgets affect public safety: Duluth is restarting volunteer patrol and reserve programs, while Columbia plans a tax-funded expansion of its force even as advocates dispute whether increased enforcement explains rising downtown crime reports. Elsewhere, Minneapolis neighborhood organizers favor investing in community services over more armed officers, while Seattle and Burlington leaders face pressure to fund police alongside non-police alternatives.
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Judge Reinstates Trump-Fired Seattle Prosecutor
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— Oct 1, 2026
A federal judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Washington’s Western District, ruling that President Donald Trump could not unilaterally fire a prosecutor appointed by district judges. The Justice Department plans to appeal as the broader dispute over presidential authority and judicial appointments continues.
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EXCLUSIVE: Viral Meme Mocking MAGA Hardliners Was Made By America First Conservative
Jack McGeever · 8 min · 3h
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