NEW: Obama’s LinkedIn now features Trump after White House posts epic new profile pic
Seattle mayor urges Sound Transit prioritize dense neighborhoods amid rising costs

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is advocating for Sound Transit to prioritize projects that connect high-density neighborhoods amid project costs increasing 25%. Sound Transit’s 30-year financial plan – set at $150.5 billion – was
Seattle hits 34% of promised sidewalk fixes in first year of $1.55B levy

(The Center Square) – In less than a year, Seattle has conducted 34% of spot repairs to city sidewalks that were promised over the next eight years. In the first Seattle committee meeting in two weeks, the
WATCH: WalletHub ranks best/worst U.S. cities to retire; WA cities rank low

(The Center Square) – A new survey from personal finance company WalletHub reveals 43% of Americans expect to work until they die. The same survey found 50% of people don’t think it’s realistic for the average American
Spokane County releases 2026 preliminary budget to close $20M deficit

(The Center Square) – Facing a $20 million deficit, Spokane County released its preliminary budget on Tuesday that closes the shortfall ahead of next year by asking each department to pull back spending. Jeff McMorris, senior director
Trump demands big pharma companies ‘justify the success’ of the Covid vax
Rescue efforts continue after powerful earthquake in Afghanistan destroys villages, kills over 800

Rescue operations were still underway Monday after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan ate Sunday night, destroying several villages and killing at least 812 people, with at least 2,500 more injured According to Taliban government spokesman
House Oversight Committee withdraws Robert Mueller subpoena citing health concerns

The House Oversight Committee has officially withdrawn its request for former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the panel regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, after receiving information about his health. A committee spokesperson told ABC News:
Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard in critical condition after shooting

Florida State University confirmed Monday that freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after being shot Sunday night. Pritchard is listed in critical but stable condition at a hospital in the Tallahassee area. Pritchard, a native
Tyreek Hill left off Dolphins’ 2025 captains list following controversy last season

For the first time since joining the Miami Dolphins in 2022, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was not voted to be a captain by his teammates. The Dolphins revealed their six-player leadership group for 2025 on Monday,