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Judicial Elections: Washington Supreme Court candidates are making their case ahead of a high-profile vote that will fill two seats and help shape rulings on taxes, public defense and bail. Public Health: The state confirmed its first bird flu cases in dairy cattle, quarantining two Yakima County farms; officials say the risk to people remains low. Olympia Region: A $5 million plan aims to protect forest, shoreline and a rare cove near Olympia. Taxes and Energy: Debate over Washington’s new millionaires tax pits budget needs against concerns about broader tax impacts, while rising power demand from AI data centers is sharpening worries about electricity costs. Election Watch: Washington officials have warned voters about inaccurate election messages from Elon Musk’s PAC. State Oversight: Critics say a committee reviewing lawsuit payouts left abuse survivors out of discussions about preventing harm to children and people under state care.

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Oct. 7, 2026

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Year Founded	2019
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aespa’s Giselle Leaves Seattle Concert Midway as SM Entertainment Shares Health Update

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Publication Location	India, Mumbai
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Beyond Seattle: These Are Alaska Airlines' 6 Other Hubs

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Owned By	Sam Youseff through Valsef Group & Valnet Inc.
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://simpleflying.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, St. Lauren
Owner Country	Canada

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Washington State College of Ohio earns ACEN accreditation for 2 nursing programs

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Year Founded	1875
Website	www.newsandsentinel.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
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Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Parkersburg
Owner Country	United States

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OlyPages Writing Studio Provides New Home for the Literary Crowd in Downtown Olympia

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Owned By	Dan Jones through NorthAmericaTalk Media Group
Year Founded	2011
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Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Washington, Thurston
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 10, 2026

The Buckeye Institute releases analysis on Washington state’s proposed 9.9% income tax

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Buckeye Reporter - Ohio

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Year Founded	2020
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Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Ohio,
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 9, 2026

APHIS confirms HPAI in Washington state dairy herds

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The Fence Post - Colorado

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1980
Website	www.thefencepost.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Colorado, Greeley
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 10, 2026

Health officials say bird flu risk to public remains low

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KLEW - Idaho

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1955
Website	www.klewtv.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Idaho, Lewiston
Owner Country	United States

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