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Mariners Move: Seattle reinstated reliever Matt Brash from the injured list and optioned Robinson Ortiz to Triple-A Tacoma, giving the bullpen its most reliable late-inning arm back. Seattle Sports Shuffle: J.P. Crawford was scratched with right triceps soreness, with Patrick Wisdom at third and rookie Colt Emerson set to start at shortstop. NFL Buzz: Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb mocked new Giants coach John Harbaugh’s “kick the Cowboys’ ass” line, keeping Week 1’s biggest matchup in the spotlight. World Cup Pressure: Hotels say FIFA’s early room bookings “manufactured artificial demand,” while FIFA insists releases followed contract timelines—an argument that’s hitting cities like Seattle. Local Economy Watch: Washington posted a fourth straight month of job losses in April, with unemployment ticking up to 5.2%. Public Health & Care: Seattle Reign FC is backing new play spaces at a Mary’s Place campus in Burien, aiming to bring more than just shelter to families.

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May 18, 2026

Hypertherm Associates details 2025 culture and social responsibility progress

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May 8, 2026

Karns & Karns opens Seattle and Bellevue offices in Washington

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May 13, 2026

ISSIP spotlights 2026 recognition winners for society and innovation

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May 12, 2026

ArtSmart gets $1 million gift from Seattle philanthropist

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Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

Damning Washington state audit finds OSPI school funding software at risk of 'catastrophic failure'

Damning Washington state audit finds OSPI school funding software at risk of 'catastrophic failure'

Seattle Reign FC, community partners commit to bringing new play spaces to Mary's Place

Seattle Reign FC, community partners commit to bringing new play spaces to Mary's Place

Hotels fear World Cup washout with high prices and political backdrop putting off fans

Hotels fear World Cup washout with high prices and political backdrop putting off fans

Olympia Events promotes Carly Gibbs to lead new ICC

Olympia Events promotes Carly Gibbs to lead new ICC

Hotel bosses moan about empty rooms as fans avoid most expensive World Cup in history

Hotel bosses moan about empty rooms as fans avoid most expensive World Cup in history


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May 19, 2026

Washington State Entrepreneurs Urge Congress to Protect AI and Digital Tools Essential to Small Business Growth

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ParkScore® 2026 Rankings: Trust for Public Land Names Washington, DC, Best Big City Park System Irvine Takes 2nd followed by Minneapolis and Saint Paul; Chicago Returns to ParkScore Top 10 as Texas Cities Make Big Gains

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Seattle unites for 'Welcome to Seattle. This is How We Pride' ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

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Mitchell Moving and Storage Company Earns Customer Choice Award as Seattle's Highest Local and International Movers

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Joshua Fritzler Named President of Olympia and Wesley Pharmaceuticals

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Seattle University School of Law Hosts Conference on Indigenous Perspectives on AI

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