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Washington State imposed a tax on high earners, and wealthy residents are now pushing to have it repealed. The debate touches on whether the tax drives millionaires out of the state, how much revenue it actually raises, and whether states can tax capital mobility without losing their richest taxpayers.

Iran is reviewing Washington's indirect reply to its offer on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar acting as mediator. The proposal remains fragile: sequencing of steps has not been agreed and Tehran is insisting on its own conditions. Observers are divided on whether the exchange marks a genuine breakthrough or simply another deadlock in talks over the strategic waterway.

Congressman Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, laid out why his position on U.S. military support for Israel has changed during an interview on KUOW's "Soundside." The conversation also covered artificial intelligence regulation, the war with Iran, and the upcoming midterm elections, framing his revised stance within a broader debate among Democrats over American policy toward Israel.

A lawsuit brought by Reeves contesting the results of the Washington County mayoral election has been dismissed. The ruling means the certified election outcome will stand and the challenged result will not be overturned. The dismissal follows the legal challenge filed after the mayoral vote, and attention is now on whether Reeves will pursue any further legal options or accept the court's decision.

The Television Academy is engaging with lawmakers in Washington as Congress weighs a national incentive program for film and television production. The organization says it is bringing a production-side perspective to the debate, arguing for federal support as US productions face competition from other countries offering generous tax credits.

Congress is set to leave Washington for the midterm campaign stretch without passing any significant artificial intelligence legislation, according to The New York Times. Despite numerous hearings, proposals and bipartisan interest over the past two years, no comprehensive federal framework regulating AI has advanced, leaving the United States without national rules on the fast-moving technology.

Charles Bowers, the former owner of the Hippo, a landmark gay bar in Baltimore, has died, according to the Washington Blade. The Hippo was a fixture of the city's LGBTQ nightlife for decades before closing, and Bowers is being remembered by community members as part of that history. Tributes and remembrances have begun circulating online.

SiNaCa Studios in Fort Worth is reportedly offering an incentivized relocation, and a longtime glass art studio in Arlington is raising concerns about the move. The story, reported by Fort Worth Report, touches on how the relocation could affect the studio's operations and its place in the local glass art community. Details about the studio's objections and the terms of any relocation offer remain limited in early coverage.

A new art exhibit titled 'Department of Terrestrial Magnetism' is debuting in Wilmington, North Carolina, according to local news coverage. The exhibit's unusual name, borrowed from scientific research institutions, is drawing attention from local audiences. Further details about the venue, artists, and run dates have not been widely reported yet.

Abington Heights and Scranton Prep enter the District 2 tennis playoffs looking to defend their team championships. The Scranton Times-Tribune reports both schools are set to protect their titles in the upcoming postseason competition, with local tennis fans following how the reigning champions fare against district challengers.