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World China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom China has signaled continuity rather than change for its economy, setting a slightly lower target for growth this year in the midst of a property slump and other headwinds at home and growing uncertainty abroad. The Associated Press
Politics Seattle Mayor Wilson wants to expand tiny house villages — with volunteers’ help Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is beginning to sketch out her vision for expanding homeless shelters in Seattle. Though some big details are unclear, her administration is looking to expand tiny house villages and shelters. Scott Greenstone
Law & Courts In Seattle, 9th Circuit judges consider Trump policy of mandatory immigrant detentions The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday in Seattle on the legality of the Trump administration’s expanded mandatory detention for immigrants who in the past have been able to seek release while awaiting the outcomes of their cases. Amy Radil
Wednesday Evening Headlines Mayor Wilson to expand tiny house villages, face mask ban for law enforcement likely to pass, and Starbucks is relocating some corporate employees to Nashville. Paige Browning
Anthropic–Pentagon contract dispute raises questions about AI's use in the military The contract dispute points to the increasing role of AI in the military and what safeguards may exist for its use both domestically and in war. Libby Denkmann
What a new CEO might signal about XBox's future Geekwire's Todd Bishop joins Soundside to talk about the latest changes at Microsoft Gaming and XBox as longtime CEO Phil Spencer retires after 38 years. Libby Denkmann
Front Page: the latest from Washington's legislature Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. Sarah Leibovitz
Politics Bill barring law enforcement from wearing masks inches closer to becoming Washington law A bill banning law enforcement officers working in Washington state from wearing face coverings looks poised to become law. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Latin America Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran "with some regret" as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order. The Associated Press
Politics Trump faces criticism for not have evacuation plans in place before starting the war As Iranian strikes target U.S. facilities across the Middle East, the State Department races to evacuate thousands of Americans caught in a rapidly evolving war zone. Michele Kelemen