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Seattle judge deals blow to Kalshi, rejects prediction market’s federal defense

A King County Superior Court judge granted Washington state a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ruling the prediction market platform is likely running illegal online gambling. The judge rejected Kalshi's argument that federal oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission preempts state gambling laws. Read More

‘Car Show Rivalry’ series shoot to turn Hamilton Viewpoint Park into all-day party on Friday

The city Film Office wants you to know that Hamilton Viewpoint Park in North Admiral will be mostly off-limits to the public all day and part of the evening this Friday (July 24), for what might sound like a loud party. It’s actually going to be a series shoot, the city explains – here’s what […]

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Man arrested after calling 911 about gunfire

Last night just before midnight, police got a call about gunfire in the 8800 block of 9th SW – but the subsequent dialogue with dispatch suggested some concern about a false report. A few hours later, we got a message suggesting gunfire had been verified after all. So we asked Seattle Police for the report […]

Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Diplo invests in Seattle startup Copper

Seattle startup Copper is getting a high-profile boost from Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Diplo, who has invested in the company as it expands its consumer rewards platform. Copper, which says it has more than 4 million members, helps users earn money through shopping, mobile games and everyday digital activities. Read More

Musicmaking, dancing, swimming, paddling, more for your West Seattle Tuesday!

Thanks to Al for the artichoke-flower-and-bee photo! Here’s our list of event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: New postcard-writers as well as returnees are welcome at this weekly advocacy gathering, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Coffee (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor). Sign up here before you go, […]

YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle Rotary’s ‘Pencil Me In for Kids’ school-supply drive under way

Looking ahead to next school year – just weeks away – the Rotary Club of West Seattle hopes you can help with this year’s Pencil Me In for Kids school-supply drive. Here’s how: Pencil Me In For Kids (PMIFK) is a West Seattle Rotary-sponsored project that has provided basic school supplies to West Seattle K-5 […]

Trump Administration Seeking To Rewrite Historic Preservation Rules To Smooth Way For Pet Projects

The Trump administration is proposing amendments to historic preservation regulations through the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). Critics contend this action would facilitate presidential projects by curtailing oversight under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Murder Suspect D4vd’s Preliminary Hearing Underway As Prosecutors Detail 14-Year-Old Girl’s Death

Musician David Anthony Burke, professionally known as d4vd, is currently facing a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles, having pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and mutilating human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The little chips that could: How Impinj has survived 26 years in a market that’s ‘just getting going’

More than a quarter-century after Impinj was founded, CEO Chris Diorio and team rang the Nasdaq opening bell Tuesday to mark the Seattle RFID chipmaker's 10th anniversary as a public company. The company has survived a billion-dollar hype cycle, a near-death experience in 2018, and a patent war against a rival 15 times its size. Diorio says the company is still less than 1% into its total opportunity, which is why he's as optimistic as ever about the potential. Read More

Where Social Security Cuts Could Have The Greatest Economic Impact

SmartAsset reports that Social Security benefits significantly impact local economies, particularly in Michigan counties, where cuts could have serious effects.

TerraByte takes its geospatial tracking service to the next level with help from SkyFi and AI

Startup upgrades 'Earth Search Engine' to open new paths to high-resolution satellite imagery and data-driven insights. Read More