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All that home equity, now what? A senior’s guide to unlocking housing wealthIf you’ve owned your property for decades, your house has likely been doing some financial heavy lifting in the background. According to the Federal Reserve, the housing wealth of baby boomers hit a record $19.84 trillion at the beginning of 2026.

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LAFD acknowledges missteps involving Palisades fire following independent investigationLOS ANGELES — In the wake of an independent report, the Los Angeles Fire Department acknowledged missteps leading up to the 2025 Palisades fire and in its initial response to the blaze, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 structures. An investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom found the Fire Department ignored multiple warnings…

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FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAIThe Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into the safety of artificial intelligence systems made by Anthropic and OpenAI, a senior agency official said Wednesday.

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More tenants are unionizing in Tacoma. What does it mean for the city?Tenant protections have been top of mind for many Tacomans since activists helped pass a “landlord fairness code” in 2023. Since December, a new phenomenon has rippled across the city: tenant unions. Like a labor union without the same federal protections, tenants in unions collectively bargain with their landlords on living conditions. Tenants use their…

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'Eastern Washington solutions for Eastern Washington problems': Ferguson backs sales tax rebate, energy flexibility for those rebuilding from Spokane firesOLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson said Monday he supports a sales and use tax rebate for those rebuilding after the Spokane Complex fires and other declared disasters, and he would push the Washington State Building Code Council to allow homes to be rebuilt to previous energy code standards.

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Gov. Ferguson asks FEMA for individual, public aid in major disaster declaration request after Spokane Complex firesNearly two months into the recovery from the devastating Spokane Complex Fires, Gov. Bob Ferguson submitted a request for a major disaster declaration from the feds, he announced Monday.

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White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel pricesThe White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring prices, a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

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Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by CongressLawmakers in both parties blasted a plan by President Donald Trump to claw back more than $800 million in congressionally approved spending across the government, saying the president had no right to defy Congress in how he directs federal funding.The White House late Friday said it was taking a legally contested move to cut funding at federal agencies…

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Boise mayor blasts ‘shortsighted’ push for ‘mega data center’ on public landsBoise Mayor Lauren McLean on Wednesday joined a growing chorus against a proposed data center near Kuna, demanding a “state framework” take shape to ward against the everyday impacts of large-scale server farms. McLean’s comments come days after the Washington Sun reported that a Nevada firm applied to build a 4-million-square-foot data center on public…

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Baumgartner and Conroy trade barbs at second general election debate MondayRepublican Congressman Michael Baumgartner, who represents Eastern Washington in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Democratic challenger Carmela Conroy met on the debate stage for the second time this summer at a Monday event in Walla Walla.

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What does a Fed rate hike mean for mortgage rates?Homebuyers face higher borrowing costs after the 30-year fixed rate for mortgages rose last week to its highest level in nearly two years. Don’t just blame the Federal Reserve.

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Farmers want relief from Congress. Here’s the holdupFarmers are struggling under the pressure of higher energy costs, tariffs and fluctuating crop prices. Congress wants to help but has been deadlocked for three years on how to do so.

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More Amazon Prime customers may qualify for FTC settlement refundsAfter doling out more than $845 million to former Amazon Prime customers, Amazon is expanding the qualifications needed for refunds stemming from its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Three days into a trial last year, Amazon and the regulatory agency reached a settlement in which the e-commerce giant agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle…

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Data center bill to lower Americans' energy costs blocked by DemocratA top Democrat thwarted Republican-led Senate legislation that attempted to prevent Americans from paying high energy costs associated with data centers, despite the bill getting overwhelming bipartisan support in the House the day before.

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Spokane to block off Browne Street viaduct sidewalks to all pedestriansOnly weeks after Mayor Lisa Brown came into office, she ordered the removal of metal construction fences that had blocked off the Browne Street viaduct to the homeless – and everyone else – for almost exactly two years.

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Here’s what a Fed rate hike means for your mortgage, car loan and credit cardsThe Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023, but that won’t mean the mortgage rate or car loan you’ve been eyeing will suddenly shoot up.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs first-in-nation standards for homes damaged by wildfire smokeLOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced he had signed legislation to create new, first-in-the-nation standards to test and remediate homes damaged by wildfire smoke, and to require insurance companies to pay for the associated costs.

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Amazon suspends ties with cargo airline; MIA still faces delays after crashMIAMI — Amazon has suspended ties with a cargo airline operating the plane that crashed at Miami International Airport a week ago. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted a ground delay advisory at the airport as flight operations improved Monday morning for travelers. “Operations are normal,” as far as the FAA is concerned, spokesperson…

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Detainees confined to small metal cages at Alligator Alcatraz, report findsMIAMI — The state-run immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” violated a host of federal and state detention standards, according to a new government report. At the center, which cost an estimated $1 billion and closed on June 25, detainees lacked adequate living space, access to showers, legal information and…

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A $7 Billion gas bill sees developing Asian nations sour on LNGThe loss of a fifth of liquefied natural gas supply due to the U.S.-Iran war is blowing out costs for Asia’s developing markets, and forcing a rethink of the fuel’s long-term future in the region. Qatari shipments of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz have all but dried up since the conflict started at the end of February. That’s deprived Asian buyers of…

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