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El Niño Watch: New forecasts are pointing to a potentially “super El Niño” later in 2026, raising alarms about how far modern systems can handle an unusually intense climate swing. Seattle & Puget Sound Weather: Warm Tuesday weather flips back to cooler air, clouds, and scattered showers midweek. E-bikes Incentive: WSDOT is rolling out a WE-Bike e-bike rebate program in Washington, with $300 standard rebates and $1,200 for income-qualified riders. Amazon’s Speed Push: Amazon Now is expanding 30-minute delivery in Seattle and other cities—fast for shoppers, but built on gig-driver logistics and extra fees. Public Health: King County residents are being monitored for Andes hantavirus exposure tied to a cruise ship outbreak. Local Water & Power: Seattle finalized a $4B Skagit River dams relicensing deal, keeping City Light’s supply at about 20% of city electricity while funding fish passage. Education & Safety: Seattle teachers union leadership election is drawing scrutiny amid an abuse investigation, while a UW student stabbing has sparked a growing memorial and an ongoing search.

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Washington state offering rebate program for e-bikes

Washington state offering rebate program for e-bikes

Seattle teachers union elects new leader amid child abuse investigation

Seattle teachers union elects new leader amid child abuse investigation

Seattle could ban big new data centers for one year

Seattle could ban big new data centers for one year

Seattle weather: Warmest day of the week, followed by lots of rain

Seattle weather: Warmest day of the week, followed by lots of rain

Canzone's first career grand slam sparks Seattle Mariners' 10-2 rout of the Astros

Canzone's first career grand slam sparks Seattle Mariners' 10-2 rout of the Astros

Microsoft set ambitious climate goals. AI is making them hard to meet.

Microsoft set ambitious climate goals. AI is making them hard to meet.

Seattle’s Transformation Spawns a Long List of Problems

Seattle’s Transformation Spawns a Long List of Problems

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Seattle couple organizes concert for Bosnia match during World Cup


NFEC Announces Formation of Its Washington State Chapter, the Washington Financial Educators Council
May. 7, 2026

NFEC Announces Formation of Its Washington State Chapter, the Washington Financial Educators Council

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Washington State Department of Health honors drinking water heroes during National Drinking Water Week
May. 4, 2026

Washington State Department of Health honors drinking water heroes during National Drinking Water Week

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Major construction impacts continue across Puget Sound during May 15-18 weekend
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Major construction impacts continue across Puget Sound during May 15-18 weekend

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New Waterfront Coworking Space Opens on Iconic Pier 70, Designed for Seattle’s Tech and AI Community
May. 7, 2026

New Waterfront Coworking Space Opens on Iconic Pier 70, Designed for Seattle’s Tech and AI Community

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Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments
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Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments

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Schilling Cider’s Annual KEEP IT WILD Initiative Raises Over $142,000 for Preservation of Wild Spaces Across 13 States
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