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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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Mar 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Immersive Journey: A New Way to Explore a Rock Star’s Mind

David Byrne, the former Talking Heads frontman, has taken his lifelong curiosity into a bold theatrical experiment called “Theater of the Mind. ” Rather than revealing his personal history in a traditional biography, Byrne turns his life’s memories into an interactive experience. The show invites sm

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Early Learning and Schools in Washington

Washington lawmakers agreed on a new budget that will raise overall spending but slash money for early childhood programs and public schools. The plan pulls almost a billion dollars from the state’s rainy‑day reserve and adds a modest tax hike to cover the gaps. Even with these cuts, total state spe

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

Doctor‑Fighter David Martinez: From Surgery to Octagon

David Martinez will fight Marlon Vera on Saturday night at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The 27‑year‑old Mexican athlete faces a tough test, but many questions linger about his life outside the cage. He was born in Ecatepec de Morelos and now lives in Mexico City, training with Bonebreakers. His

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

College Sports in a New Money Game

Washington State University is now part of a fast‑moving world where athletes can earn money and transfer schools at will. The old rules that kept players in one place for years have been replaced by a free‑market system. Players can now enter the transfer portal and move whenever they want, as long

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Feb 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Prologue Partners With Spy‑Writer David McCloskey for New Projects

David McCloskey, the former CIA analyst who turned his experience into bestselling spy novels, has signed an exclusive multi‑year first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment. The deal gives the independent studio rights to adapt his current and future books into film and television, with McClos

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Washington's Unique Mardi Gras Mixes Fun and Politics

Washington, D. C. is gearing up for a special Mardi Gras celebration that's been happening for over 75 years. It's not just about parties; it's also a big networking event for politicians and business leaders. This year, the main ball is on January 31st at the Washington Hilton, where the bar is nic

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Jan 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

David Ellison's European Mission: A Bid to Save Warner Bros.

David Ellison is on a mission. He's traveling across Europe, talking to important people in politics and entertainment. His goal? To get support for his big plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for a huge amount of money: $108. 4 billion. He's also trying to stop Netflix from making a rival offer. El

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

David Lynch's Philadelphia: Where Nightmares and Art Collide

David Lynch, the visionary behind Twin Peaks, had a brief but impactful time in Philadelphia. He moved there in 1965 to study at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. The city's grit and corruption left a strong impression on him. This influence shaped his unique style, blending the eerie with the

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Building Homes: Tech Giant's Bold Plan to Fix WA's Housing Crisis

Washington state is in a housing jam. Microsoft, a tech heavyweight, has some ideas to help build more homes faster. They've shared four big suggestions with local leaders. First, they want to turn empty office parks and parking lots into places where people can live. Second, they think the process

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