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Seattle’s new Fair and Transparent Pricing ordinance, which supporters call the first law of its kind in the nation, requires food prices to be clearly posted ... Show more
Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law
Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law
Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law
Major US city bans AI grocery pricing in first-in-the-nation law
Key FactsHeckler interrupts JD Vance rally in Alaska
17 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Vance’s Fairbanks rally for Sullivan was interrupted while he discussed defense investments in Alaska.
- Mary Peltola led by seven points in a New York Times/Siena University poll last week; Quantus Insights reported a statistical tie.
- The unidentified man was escorted out; a White House pool report said he apparently insulted Vance and Trump with a sexual slur.
- Vance responded by backing Sullivan and calling the Democratic candidate a far-left radical.
They are ruthless. They will do whatever they need to do, right up to cheating and right up to lying and right up to putting somebody on the ballot who has no reason to be there other than to help them steal an election.— JD Vance, at a campaign rally in Fairbanks, Alaska, criticizing Democrats and warning about election manipulation
Key FactsTrump’s Iran Remarks Provoke California Backlash
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 1news.co.nz
- At a Nebraska rally, Trump suggested Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego with a nuclear weapon.
- The White House said Trump was warning about threats from a nuclear-armed Iran and dismissed the reaction.
- Newsom called the remarks dangerous, Bass warned of safety risks, and Gloria rejected treating San Diego as expendable.
- Republican Jim Desmond supported confronting Iran but stressed the president’s duty to protect Americans and the homeland.
Let’s be clear: The President is advocating for an attack on 10+ million U.S. residents in two of America’s largest cities. This is not normal. None of this is. And we will continue to remind folks of that every day.— Gavin Newsom, California Governor, criticizing Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting attacks on U.S. cities.
18th Legislative District, Position 1: Stephanie McClintock vs. Randi L. Knott: Two-term Republican state Rep. Stephanie McClintock is running to defend her 18th ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/06/18th-legislative-district-stephanie-mcclintock-vs-randi-l-knott/
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Xander Bogaerts turns the double play, Michael King locks down the save, and the Padres live to see Game 4!
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King County Council approves new sales tax: When the increase takes effect Jan. 1, it will bring the sales tax in Seattle to 10.56%, among the highest in the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/king-county-oks-new-sales-tax-intended-for-shelter-rental-assistance/
Clark County Sheriff’s deputies find 100 marijuana plants at Hazel Dell homeless camp
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/06/clark-county-sheriffs-deputies-find-100-marijuana-plants-at-hazel-dell-homeless-camp/
Driver arrested, suspected of driving under influence in fatal central Vancouver collision
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/06/driver-arrested-suspected-of-driving-under-influence-in-fatal-central-vancouver-collision/
U.S. suspect allegedly offered advice, sent money to Tumbler Ridge shooter. Live updates here.
ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/us-suspect-allegedly-offered-advice-sent-money-to-tumbler-ridge-shooter-live-updates-here/
"I got to the punter so quickly because the Falcons bleeped it up. ... I could have been blocking punts for you Peyton if the Colts didn't cut me ... Show more
Deep Red State’s Imperiled Governor Snubs Trump Rally: A top ally is giving Trump a wide berth as the president’s approval ratings plummet.
thedailybeast.com/deep-red-texas-governor-greg-abbott-snubs-trump-rally-as-presidents-pre-midterm-ratings-plummet/
Trump Blocks 2028 Rising Star From Speaking in Own State: The president apparently wanted the spotlight to himself.
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-blocks-2028-rising-star-from-speaking-in-own-state/
Ex-spy chief is arrested in Germany on suspicion of trading state secrets and treason
npr.org/2026/10/06/g-s1-146630/germany-ex-spy-chief-state-secrets
Key FactsHanning used Stuttgart mafia ruling in Deripaska case
18 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- In spring 2012, Hanning appeared before the High Court for Oleg Deripaska’s legal team in a private dispute.
- The Stuttgart proceedings lasted 134 trial days; they centered on suspicions that millions belonging to Ismailowskaja were laundered.
- London judge Andrew Smith considered the comparison with Stuttgart only partly persuasive because Deripaska’s witnesses were in a civil case.
- According to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, Hanning’s former employee Manfred D. allegedly obtained BND information continuously by spring 2010 at the latest.
Dr Hanning referred to the prosecution of Alexander Afanasiev and others.— Judge Andrew Smith, London High Court, in the Deripaska case.
US execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say: Christa Pike, US execution survivor, regains consciousness after botched Tennessee ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/tennessee-execution-survivor-christa-pike-is-conscious-and-speaking-lawyers-say
Key FactsAttorneys: Christa Pike Speaking After Failed Execution
13 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- During the failed execution attempt in Nashville on Sept. 30, Pike received two lethal doses of pentobarbital.
- Her attorneys report severe arm injuries; Pike remains handcuffed to her bed while her prognosis remains unclear.
- Pike’s attorneys continue asking Governor Bill Lee to commute her death sentence to life without parole.
- After the incident, Governor Bill Lee temporarily halted scheduled executions; Ed Stanton was appointed to conduct an independent review.
"Peyton, unfortunately for both of us, long before I hit the ball, I [would] hit your forehead."
Steve Gleason had jokes on the ManningCast 🤣
Clark County’s chief public defender resigns following investigation: Clark County’s chief public defender has resigned following an investigation by the county.
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/06/clark-countys-chief-public-defender-resigns-following-investigation/
Israel, a Jewish and democratic state, maintains Arab citizens’ representation
👉 Israel, a Jewish and democratic state, maintains Arab citizens’ representation
Southwest Washington conservatives weigh Perez vs. Braun: CAMAS — Don Stovall, a lifelong Republican, peered at a sheet of paper titled “Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/05/southwest-washington-conservatives-weigh-perez-vs-braun/
Growling, incoherent noises and a crawl through the ceiling: police say a man evaded them for over an hour inside a Vancouver Macy’s before falling onto a ... Show more
Growling man climbs into ceiling of Vancouver Macy’s store, evades police for an hour
Growling man climbs into ceiling of Vancouver Macy’s store, evades police for an hour
Growling man climbs into ceiling of Vancouver Macy’s store, evades police for an hour
Growling man climbs into ceiling of Vancouver Macy’s store, evades police for an hour
Clark County Council approves nearly 100 changes to comprehensive plan: During three days of public hearings Thursday, Friday and Monday, the Clark County ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/05/clark-county-council-approves-nearly-100-changes-to-comprehensive-plan/
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Russia to be more "transparent" about the recent death of a plague research center scientist and any ... Show more
'Halt the Out-of-Control Tech Oligarchs': Advocates Demand Data Center Moratorium in Washington State | Common Dreams
commondreams.org/news/wa-state-data-center-moratorium
Could Oregon be the first state to implement universal healthcare?: But Democratic strongholds across the country — including Oregon, California, New York ...
oregonlive.com/health/2026/10/midterms-have-revived-universal-healthcare-debate-these-states-are-ahead-of-everyone.html
New Hampshire fishermen broke a state record when they caught a massive 1,116-pound bluefin tuna, beating the previous record by 154 pounds.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Snohomish firefighters’ COVID vaccine appeal: With the U.S. Supreme Court not reviewing the decision, an appeals court ruling ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-snohomish-firefighters-covid-vaccine-appeal/
Ridgefield soccer’s Ava Fairbanks battles through cancer diagnosis: The goal Ava Fairbanks scored on Sept. 15 was one of four scored by the Ridgefield girls ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/03/ridgefield-soccers-ava-fairbanks-battles-through-cancer-diagnosis/
U.S. attorney in WA fired by Trump, then reinstated by judge, is out again: The U.S. Justice Department quickly sought an emergency stay with the federal court ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/u-s-attorney-in-wa-fired-by-trump-then-reinstated-by-judge-is-out-again/
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office rules deputy’s use of force justified in fatal stabbing of man inside weigh station
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/05/clark-county-prosecuting-attorneys-office-rules-deputys-use-of-force-justified-in-fatal-stabbing-of-man-inside-weigh-station/
Can states make Big Oil pay for climate change? Supreme Court weighs a precedent.
csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/10052/supreme-court-climate-change-suncor-exxon-mobil
Seahawks expected to sign veteran RB: Veteran running back Joe Mixon is expected to sign to the Seahawks practice squad if he passes a physical.
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-expected-to-sign-veteran-rb-joe-mixon/
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the U.S. is “watching and monitoring it closely” when asked about reports that a female scientist in Russia might ... Show more
Clark County, Vancouver city officials encourage residents to properly dispose of leaves
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/05/clark-county-vancouver-city-officials-encourage-residents-to-properly-dispose-of-leaves/
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
apnews.com/article/russia-disease-plague-researcher-pneumonia-9ddc8e3e064637853407bfd24d8937f5
Two Mariners star sluggers have offseason surgeries: There is at least some underlying explanation for Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor’s struggles ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/cal-raleigh-josh-naylor-undergo-offseason-surgeries-both-to-be-ready-for-spring-training/
‘It’s about creating hope, connection and a deep sense of belonging’: YMCA plans to redevelop headquarters, offer more affordable housing
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/05/its-about-creating-hope-connection-and-a-deep-sense-of-belonging-ymca-plans-to-redevelop-headquarters-offer-more-affordable-housing/
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Clinic sued over patient’s death: A Vancouver woman’s estate filed a lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center alleging that ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/05/legacy-salmon-creek-medical-clinic-sued-over-patients-death/
Westport breaks ground on 1,000-person tsunami evacuation tower: Funding for the Westport tsunami evacuation tower had been yanked by the Trump administration ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/westport-breaks-ground-on-1000-person-tsunami-evacuation-tower/
Blue surge could breach Cascades in this Washington race: For more than 50 years, every Washington state lawmaker chosen to represent Chelan County has been a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/blue-surge-could-breach-cascades-in-this-washington-race/
Seattle-area businesses feel sting of ‘obscene diesel prices’: In Washington, the average cost for a gallon of diesel was around $7.37 Friday ...
seattletimes.com/business/seattle-area-businesses-feel-sting-of-obscene-diesel-prices/
Vancouver police seek public’s help in search for missing woman: The Vancouver Police Department is searching for Cindi Benetti, 67, and is asking for the ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/04/vancouver-police-seek-publics-help-in-search-for-missing-woman/
Washougal dental practice sues city over raw sewage that entered practice’s basement
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/04/washougal-dental-practice-sues-city-over-raw-sewage-that-entered-practices-basement/
Protests in Seattle, across WA call for pause on AI data center boom: At least 19 protests across the state called for a moratorium on big data centers ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/protests-in-seattle-across-wa-call-for-pause-on-ai-data-center-boom/
Burrowing owls might soon be endangered in Washington: Washington's burrowing owl population has been declining for years. Development, agricultural habitat loss ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/04/burrowing-owls-might-soon-be-endangered-in-washington/
Williams' 25 points, 11 rebounds lead Valkyries past Aces 71-60 in Game 1 of semis
apnews.com/article/aces-valkyries-score-wnba-playoffs-eaf3ebaa05d8511a1bf37d3bdb248031
Siberian plague institute worker got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he doesn’t think there is cause for alarm ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/05/world/russia-siberian-plague-pneumonia/
Pennsylvania measles cases near 1,000 as outbreak spreads: Pennsylvania's health department reported 977 measles cases as of Friday, according to its website ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pennsylvania-measles-cases-near-1000-outbreak-spreads-2026-10-02/
Trump Taunts Kaitlan Collins in Wild Red State Rally Attack: The president used an Ohio rally to take a personal shot at the CNN star.
thedailybeast.com/trump-taunts-kaitlan-collins-in-wild-red-state-rally-attack/
USC 25-21 Washington (Oct 3, 2026) Final Score - ESPN: Game summary of the USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies NCAAF game, final score 25-21, from October 3 ...
espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401858478/washington-usc
GOP Rep. Says Trump, Like Nixon, Is A Victim Of The Deep State: “Richard Nixon was absolutely couped out of office and was framed,” Rep. Riley Moore said of the ...
huffpost.com/entry/gop-rep-says-trump-like-nixon-is-a-victim-of-the-deep-state_n_6abeb691e4b02a789b33a7e9
Key FactsMoore portrays Nixon and Trump as deep-state victims
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- At the Richard Nixon Foundation’s Grand Strategy Summit Thursday, Moore claimed Nixon was forced from office and framed.
- Nixon resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal, stemming from a failed 1972 break-in, exposed political corruption.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that former Nixon aide Geoff Shepard told the Justice Department for two hours that the deep state ousted Nixon.
- Vice President JD Vance said in June at California’s Nixon Presidential Library and Museum that Nixon’s downfall paralleled Trump’s.
Richard Nixon was absolutely couped out of office and was framed. All of this was fake, and we now know more about the deep state and its power and its ability to literally change things at the top.— Moore said at the Grand Strategy Summit, an event hosted by the Richard Nixon Foundation, on Thursday.
From the Newsroom: Despite technical glitches, Columbian Editorial Board’s work valuable to voters
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/03/from-the-newsroom-despite-technical-glitches-columbian-editorial-boards-work-valuable-to-voters/
Plan for high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. advances: Washington transportation leaders are making progress on a plan that will determine the ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/02/plan-for-high-speed-rail-from-portland-to-vancouver-b-c-advances/
Seahawks’ new owner puts end to speculation of team being moved: Vinod Khosla responded to speculation that he and his family could move the Seahawks ...
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/vinod-khosla-seahawks-new-owner-puts-end-to-speculation-of-team-being-moved/
Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
pbs.org/newshour/nation/governor-says-tennessees-prisons-chief-is-resigning-after-failed-execution-of-christa-pike
Judge Overturns Trump's Decision To Fire Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney In Seattle
huffpost.com/entry/federal-prosecutor-seattle-lawsuit_n_6abef8e8e4b0e84f837ff611
Key FactsJudge Reinstates Seattle U.S. Attorney Fired by Trump
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- In July, 17 active and senior judges in Washington’s Western District unanimously selected Rogoff as U.S. attorney.
- Trump fired Rogoff less than an hour later; Rogoff subsequently sued over his removal.
- Bastian ruled that federal law allows district judges to appoint someone until the vacancy is filled.
- In September, Trump nominated Pete Serrano, but the Senate has not confirmed him; Patty Murray opposes the nomination.
Today’s ruling is an important victory for the rule of law and the people in Western Washington who deserve a U.S. attorney that answers to the law, not Donald Trump,— Sen. Patty Murray, in a written statement Thursday.
Washington ranks high for women traveling solo: SEATTLE — Embarking on a solo trip can heal the soul. Just ask Cheryl Strayed, who hiked more than 1 ...
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/03/washington-ranks-high-for-women-traveling-solo/
Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
pbs.org/newshour/nation/christa-pike-on-a-ventilator-and-unconscious-after-failed-tennessee-execution-attorneys-say
‘The opportunity is here’: 1,000 Clark County high school students dig into the trades at Dozer Day Career Fair
columbian.com/news/2026/oct/02/the-opportunity-is-here-1000-clark-county-high-school-students-dig-into-the-trades-at-dozer-day-career-fair/