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The Current

West Coast Offshore Wind Needs Smarter Planning

Maisie Rivers 2 days ago

The Need for Enhanced Planning and Communication The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s report, released in March 2026, underscores a critical need for a...

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Editorial

West Coast Wind Power Needs Smarter Planning

Maisie Rivers 2 days ago

Urgent Need for Integrated Planning The development of offshore wind energy along the U.S. West Coast is facing significant hurdles due to a lack of comprehensive...

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Innovation & Economy

AI Fuels Pacific Growth, But Execution Lags

Sasha Martinez 2 days ago

AI Investment Drives Uneven Pacific Growth BMO’s latest Business Outlook for California and the Pacific Northwest reveals a dynamic economic landscape where Artificial Intelligence is acting...

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Editorial

Oil Flows: Iran Ships Cross Hormuz Amidst War Fears

Keiko Matsuda 2 days ago

Navigating Tensions: The Strait of Hormuz in Focus The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy transport, is witnessing a persistent flow of oil...

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Editorial

CBS Radio News Shutters: A Century of Broadcast Journalism Ends

Donovan Blake 2 days ago

CBS News Radio, a cornerstone of broadcast journalism for nearly 100 years, is ceasing operations. The shutdown, slated for May 22, marks the end of an...

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Innovation & Economy

WA Income Tax Sparks Tech Exodus: Talent Flees High-Earning State

Hollis Greene 2 days ago

Seattle entrepreneur Jesse Proudman has voiced strong concerns, stating that a “close friend” and founder of the Foundations workspace, Aviel Ginsberg, has been “screaming” about individuals...

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Sunset Screen

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Hits Netflix March 20

Hollis Greene 2 days ago

Shelby’s Return to the Big Screen The wait is over for “Peaky Blinders” fans as “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” is set to premiere on Netflix...

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