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Rainier Community Center play area readies for a fun upgrade

Work will ramp up next week on the renovation of the play area at Rainier Community Center in Columbia City.

HKS is betting on the PNW

Global design firm HKS opened its Seattle office in 2023 in the Rainier Square office building at 400 University St. The office is HKS's 27th overall and its first in the Pacific Northwest.

102 Bellevue Way units could be yours to build

In a former bank building at 10350 N.E. 10th St., carpets are still being sold at Bellevue Rugs.

Mural debuts in Pioneer Square

The piece by Seattle artist Cristina Martinez is on the the American Life building at 1016 Occidental Ave. S. and is now the largest mural in the neighborhood.

Klein retires from PCS

$27M in upgrades for Bremerton bridge slated to go out for bid next summer

After years of planning, pedestrian and cyclist improvements for a 1959-era Bremerton bridge appear to be rolling forward.

World Cup crowds smash records across Seattle

In nearly every category of transportation, records were broken.

Pity poor Meta, suffering so in WA | The Free Press initiative

A $35 million penalty upheld against the company for violating political advertising transparency laws.

Takeaways From The Supreme Court’s Decisions Expanding Trump’s Firing Power But Preserving Fed For Now

The Supreme Court has ruled that the President may remove leaders of independent federal agencies without cause, overturning a 1935 precedent and significantly expanding executive power. However, the Court blocked the Trump administration's immediate attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, emphasizing the requirement for due process amid contested mortgage fraud allegations. In a separate decision, the justices upheld state laws allowing the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a ruling that counters former President Trump's stance on voting restrictions.

Police Must Obtain A Warrant When Seeking Sweep Of Cellphone Location Data, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court has mandated that law enforcement obtain a warrant for the use of "geofence warrants" to capture cell phone location data, a ruling that redefines Fourth Amendment protections against governmental intrusion into personal privacy. This decision requires officers to secure judicial approval for such data requests, addressing concerns about police access to vast quantities of personal information stored by companies.

Medicare Will Start Covering Weight-Loss Drugs On July 1 For The First Time. Here’s What You Need To Know

Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for weight loss medications through the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program, set to launch on July 1. This initiative, a significant development in healthcare access, will allow beneficiaries to obtain drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound at a substantially reduced cost, addressing a longstanding legal prohibition against Medicare covering such treatments. The program aims to make obesity treatment more equitable and accessible, reflecting ongoing advocacy efforts to recognize obesity as a treatable disease.

Here’s How To Outsmart Sneaky Summer Expenses

The summer season frequently escalates personal expenditures, driven by factors such as increased utility costs, travel-related fees, and fluctuating grocery prices. Financial strategists emphasize that proactive planning and diligent budgeting are critical to effectively manage these anticipated seasonal outlays.