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Local newspapers’ AI lawsuit is a righteous battle | The Free Press Institute
Is AI training “fair use” of newspaper content?
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Take the Boeing tour and explore Mukilteo/ Meanderings by Mindy Stern
Steven Spielberg’s film, “Empire of the Sun,” stars a young boy living in Shanghai at the outset of…
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Cook, Slaughter rulings protect the wealthy | In Focus
These SCOTUS decisions seem contradictory on their faces. However, they have a unified goal.
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A golden age, or a gilded age? | In Focus
The most-well off are benefiting from the middle- and lower-class.
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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.
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Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus
The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the…
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More details, and friction, around Washington news fellowship | Free Press Initiative
Reporters in the program get paid more than newsroom journalists. That could be a problem.
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New publication launches in Issaquah, fellowship proceeds | The Free Press Initiative
The Issaquah Spotlight debuted in the first week of June.
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Can Golden Ages last? Comparing the U.S. to Rome | In Focus
Can this country again unite under one banner and come out stronger than before?
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World Cup vs. Seattle area traffic | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon by Frank Shiers references how road construction will be limited when the World Cup comes to…
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Washington employers are looking for the exit | Commentary
Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five…
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We learned English in buildings the U.S. bombed | Commentary
On March 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about reports that a U.S. strike had hit…
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Two words employers deserve to hear more often | Commentary
If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you…
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Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary
Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…
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No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.
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Editorial: A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia
In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.
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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…
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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…
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Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column
Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.