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Ring's New 'Search Party' Feature is Hitting Pushback--Why?
Amazon, who owns Ring Doorbell, has introduced a new program that some say violate privacy, and could be used for 'other' surveillance.

Microsoft's Visitor and History Center Was A Big Deal-Closes
Nobody has offered a detailed explanation for the closure.

The Founder of now-Closed Baum's Candy has Died
Kathyn Baumgarten founded Baum's Candy in the Tri-Cities around 1980.

2 Sections of Seattle Light Rail Stalled--Copper Wire Theft
Two sections of rail were disabled after copper wire theft discovered.

Spokane Theft Suspect Nabbed With License Plae Cameras
A Texas suspect probably wouldn't be in jail without the use of ALPR, or Automated License Plate Reader cameras.

Some Experts Say AI Headed for a Financial 'Crash' of Sorts
Billions being dumped into AI, but what will profits be in 2,3 or five years?

L-I Looking for Sweeping Fee Increases in WA
Labor and Industries blames the hikes on increased internal costs.

Legislature Eyeing Bill Requiring Rounding Up or Down
The bill would require prices be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel, and divides prices evenly 1-9

WA Financial Expert Warns Against Income (Millionaires) Tax
Imagine living in a state that could lose its edge in attracting talent — that’s the concern over a proposed millionaire’s tax in Washington.

WA Tech Industry Warns Dems About Millionaires Tax
Democrats are pushing a millionaries tax, especially aimed at those in the state's huge tech industry.
