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Microsoft president talks $4B AI investment amid sweeping layoffs: ‘We have to prioritize’
The company has laid off roughly 15,000 employees globally since May, including 3,120 workers in Washington state by Aug. 1. SEATTLE — Microsoft...
Trump cuts could silence beloved community radio station in Skagit Valley
Radio station KSVR has served the Skagit Valley for 52 years. MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — For Ben Mason, music has been a lifelong...
Police: Confrontation led up to shooting outside Fife motel that injured 2
Five people were initially taken into custody, and one person was arrested related to the shooting outside a Fife Motel 6. FIFE,...
Gun violence drops 50% in South King County
Officials say the drop is due in part to a growing partnership between police and community organizations addressing domestic violence. KENT, Wash. —...
Fireworks cause $207K damage in Pierce County amid July 4th weekend
Between July 4 and 5, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau responded to four major fires tied to improper fireworks use. PIERCE COUNTY,...