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The Seattle City Council is set to vote on emergency legislation that would temporarily block new or expanded immigration detention centers within city limits. Supporters say the measure uses the city’s land-use authority to pause new facilities for a year, while critics argue immigration enforcement is a federal matter.

New data from NASA’s DART mission confirms a spacecraft impact successfully altered an asteroid’s path, demonstrating that a small nudge delivered years in advance could help protect Earth from a future threat.

Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Justice Department in a major antitrust case that sought to break up the company’s relationship with Ticketmaster. The deal requires venue divestments and changes to ticketing practices, but several states say they will continue pursuing legal action.

After a winter marked by flooding, road washouts and weeks without fresh snow, ski areas in the Cascades are welcoming a forecast calling for feet of new powder. Businesses along the Highway 2 corridor say the late-season snowfall could help extend operations and bring a much-needed boost to riders and retailers.

Travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported short security lines despite TSA workers missing multiple paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown. Port officials say they are collecting donations for TSA employees, who continue reporting to work as national concerns over airport delays grow.

Business owners in Ballard say repeated copper thefts have cost them thousands of dollars and forced some to take overnight shifts to protect their property. The Lockspot Cafe and the National Nordic Museum report multiple recent incidents, while city leaders acknowledge concerns over scrap metal laws and ongoing damage.

The family of 18-year-old Jack Bartlett is mourning after he was shot and killed outside his Parkland apartment building Saturday morning. As investigators search for a suspect, his parents are calling for answers, stricter gun laws and urging whoever is responsible to turn themselves in.

All northbound lanes of the SR 99 First Avenue Bridge are closed through 8 p.m. Wednesday as WSDOT crews install steel plates to stabilize the span. The work follows earlier lane closures due to cracks in the bridge deck and is part of preparations ahead of increased traffic expected for the FIFA World Cup.

Travelers are facing major headaches at airports across the U.S. and officials say it's only going to get worse.

Washington has confirmed 26 measles cases so far this year, more than half in Snohomish County, as outbreaks rise nationwide. State health officials say all reported cases involved people who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status and are urging residents to get up to date on the MMR vaccine.

GasBuddy says oil prices have fallen from recent highs after spiking amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. While prices at the pump have risen in recent days, analysts say a continued drop in crude oil could help prevent further sharp increases.