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Business

Amazon launches new AI tools, as Microsoft and OpenAI end exclusive cloud deal

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Environment

WA's latest emissions report shows small decline

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Law & Courts

Former UW medical residents sue program intended to help struggling physicians

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'They’re going to learn about Frank': UW psychiatric hospital dedicated to Chopp
Government

Investigation points to ‘glaring conflict of interest’ in King County department
Law & Courts

Lummi Nation accuses Whidbey Telecom of digging up, ignoring remains at Point Roberts
Immigration

Washington asks court to open Tacoma ICE facility to state health inspections
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Recall effort against Washington governor ends
Economy

WA sues Albertsons over ‘deceptive’ buy one, get one free deals
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LGBTQ+ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to ‘Heated Rivalry’
Elections

Are WA Democrats moving left? Primary challengers suggest so

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Health Care

U.S. health care spending is the highest on Earth. Here's why

Most health care services in the U.S. cost at least twice what they do in other countries, and sometimes up to ten times as much.

Clare McGrane

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Wednesday Evening Headlines

Amazon launches new AI tools, smartphone rules to get stricter for Seattle students, and Starbucks says it's turning things around.

April 29, 2026

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