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The Seattle Seahawks are preparing to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 3 of the NFL season, with fans and analysts sharing their picks and predictions ahead of the game. Discussion centers on how each team matches up and what the result could mean for their early-season form.
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The Oakland/Sacramento Athletics played the Houston Astros in a series of MLB games in late September 2026, with match results from September 27 and 28 circulating on Japanese sports news sites. Outlets such as 47NEWS and au Web Portal published game reports, and the Astros' recent series against the Seattle Mariners also drew coverage. Interest centers on how the season-ending matchup affected the American League West standings.
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Alaska Airlines has announced plans to open two new airport lounges, the Alaska Lounge and the Aurora Lounge, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The move strengthens the carrier's presence at its Seattle hub, where it has been expanding long-haul international flying with its growing fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft. Travel industry watchers see the investment as a bid to court premium passengers.
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The Seattle Seahawks are preparing for their Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders, with fans and analysts sharing picks and predictions ahead of kickoff. Discussion centers on how each team matches up and what the result could mean for both clubs early in the NFL season.
- 5Washington candidates clash over immigration, inflation and Iran in debate▼Immigration, inflation, Iran: WA candidates for open Congress seat debate
Candidates running for an open congressional seat in Washington state faced off in a debate centered on immigration, inflation and Iran. The Seattle Times covered the forum, which touched on the leading issues in the contest to fill the vacant House seat. The exchange gave voters a direct comparison of the contenders' positions ahead of the election.
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The Seattle Mariners' managerial vacancy is drawing renewed attention, with questions being raised about how attractive the job is to candidates. The discussion centers on the team's situation and whether top managerial talent would want the position, though no specific candidates or appointments have been confirmed.
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Swedish forward Alexander Wennberg's NHL game log is drawing attention, with people looking up his recent performances and ice time. Wennberg, a playmaking center who has played for Columbus, Seattle and others, remains a talking point among hockey followers following his latest outings. Beyond the interest in his game-by-game statistics, no further details were available.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Dale Chihuly exhibition at Seattle Center featuring his signature blown-glass sculptures, is the subject of new coverage. The exhibition showcases colorful glass installations displayed both indoors and in an outdoor garden setting, and remains one of Seattle's most visited cultural attractions.
- 9Seattle business leaders warn weak hiring threatens downtown revival▼Business leaders warn sluggish hiring could stall Seattle’s downtown revival and tax base
Seattle business leaders are warning that slow hiring in the city could undermine the recovery of its downtown core and erode the tax base that funds city services. With fewer employers bringing workers back to the center, leaders fear reduced foot traffic, weaker retail activity and shrinking revenue could stall the area's post-pandemic revival. The warning adds to ongoing debate over return-to-office policies and the city's economic outlook.
- 10King County prepares Capitol Hill crisis center for 2027 opening▼How King County is preparing for Capitol Hill crisis center’s 2027 opening
King County is laying the groundwork for a new crisis care center in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, scheduled to open in 2027. Reporting details how officials are planning staffing, services and operations for the facility, which is intended to give people experiencing mental health or substance use crises an alternative to emergency rooms and jails.
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Attention is turning to Seattle's historic theater district, a downtown area long known for its collection of landmark movie palaces and performance venues. Interest centers on the district's architectural and cultural heritage and its place in the city's history, though no specific event or announcement is attached to the current discussion.
- 12Avatar Financial Group Finances Ohio Retail Center▼Seattle-Based Avatar Financial Group Provides Financing for OH Retail Center
Seattle-based lender Avatar Financial Group has provided financing for a retail center in Ohio, according to Connect CRE. The deal adds to a steady stream of commercial real estate lending activity in the retail sector, where private lenders continue to fund shopping center acquisitions and refinancings as banks remain selective. Terms of the loan and the identities of the borrowers were not disclosed in the report.
- 13WALKDONTRUN Project Offers New Look at Downtown Seattle●WALKDONTRUN Offers a Different Way to See Downtown
Seattle magazine highlights WALKDONTRUN, an initiative offering a different way to experience downtown Seattle. The project invites people to slow down and explore the city core on foot, reframing how residents and visitors engage with downtown spaces. It is being presented as a fresh artistic or cultural lens on an urban area many have seen only in passing.