Benaroya Hall will close to this summer to complete $20 million renovation  The Business Journals

Institutional Paralysis: How Policy Incoherence and Lack of Transparency Leave America Vulnerable  The Fulcrum

Internal Value Chains Remain Dependent on China Even as Multinationals Shift Production to America  Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

Flight cancellations snowball at San Francisco International Airport due to Northeast blizzard  ABC7 San Francisco

Mexico killed "El Mencho." Here's how and what we know about U.S. role in the operation  Axios

United States' Band Saw Blade Market Poised for Steady Growth With 3.1% CAGR in Value Through 2035  IndexBox

United States' Preserved Mackerel Market Forecast Shows Slowing Growth With 0.3% Volume CAGR to 2035  IndexBox

Iran hails ‘encouraging signals’ from US ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva  Al Jazeera

Health Officials Release Assessment Of San Francisco Tuberculosis Outbreak  Patch

Alaska Airlines flight returns to Wichita after passenger's phone, power bank overheat  KOMO

US tourists stuck in Mexican beach town after drug lord’s killing sparks wave of violence. Follow live updates  CNN

New York's Mayor Mamdani orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US  Le Monde.fr

Washington Huskies Are DEPENDING On Alex McLaughlin & Jacob Manu to ELEVATE Defense  KVUE

Violence in Mexico prompts flight cancellations to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara  NBC Los Angeles

Bay Area travelers stranded in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence cancels flights  CBS News

Watch: F1 driver hits barrier into San Francisco crowd during showcase  KRON4

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’  Al Jazeera

Shutdown confusion at SEA Airport: TSA PreCheck restored, Global Entry remains offline  king5.com

Flights to SFO from Puerto Vallarta canceled as U.S. warns of danger in Mexico  San Francisco Chronicle

‘It’s way beyond Ukraine’: Seattle rally precedes Russia invasion anniversary  The Seattle Times

"Mexico killed "El Mencho." Here's how and what we know about U.S. role in the operation  Axios

‘Giant time capsule': Tiny museum showcases vast history of San Francisco's parks  Yahoo

Clearwater Canyon Cellars 2022 Phinny Hill Vineyard Coco's Reserve Spice Market Red Wine, Washington $38  Great Northwest Wine

Washington lawmakers to consider petition urging U.S. diplomatic strategy on Iran  NonStop Local KHQ

Sunday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” former Democratic Strategist Julian Epstein talked about his former party. Epstein said, “The public hasn’t changed that much on a lot of these issues since the ’90s. … But what has changed is the The post Fmr Democrat Strategist: Country Polarized Due to Party Moving Far Left, Pandering to Online Activists appeared first on Breitbart.

Returns are a running thread among this season’s TV options. “Malcolm in the Middle” will show up again on our screens for the first time in two decades. So will “Euphoria,” which has been on hiatus since its second season ended in 2022. https://wapo.st/4kL  facebook.com

Snow intensifying, with worsening Northeast blizzard conditions expected overnight  The Washington Post

‘Giant time capsule’: Tiny museum showcases vast history of San Francisco’s parks  San Francisco Chronicle

All flights between Seattle, Puerto Vallarta canceled amid cartel chaos  KUTV

Rally marking fourth anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine happening in downtown Seattle  MyNorthwest.com

Alaska Airlines, Volaris cancel Portland routes amid unrest in western Mexico  KATU

The storm that hit California is now driving a potential historic Northeast blizzard  San Francisco Chronicle

Cartel violence exploded across more than ten of Mexico’s 32 states on Sunday after the government of Mexico confirmed the death of Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, triggering roadblocks, gunfire, and burning vehicle attacks from the Pacific Coast to the Texas border. The post WATCH: Cartel Terror Erupts in Over One Third of Mexico as CJNG Exacts Revenge appeared first on Breitbart.

Flights to SFO from Puerto Vallarta canceled as U.S. Embassy issues security alert  San Francisco Chronicle

Gold medal game between United States, Canada a 'perfect showcase' for hockey: Granato  NHL.com

Fans pack Bismarck bar at 7 a.m. to watch U.S. face Canada for Olympic gold  KFYR-TV

Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

Thousands gather for Chinatown parade to celebrate Lunar New Year and Los Angeles  Los Angeles Times

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially closed. Catch up on all that happened in the final day of the Games  CNN

New Jersey through Massachusetts could see 2 feet of snow. New York City's mayor said the city had not "seen a storm like this in a decade."

New Jersey through Massachusetts could see 2 feet of snow. New York City's mayor said the city had not "seen a storm like this in a decade."

Steamship races, mutinies, tourists, Alaska glaciers and an exotic death: Tales of the SS Olympian  Anchorage Daily News

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Some U.S. Olympians at the Winter Games spend most of their lives overseas, training and putting down roots in the countries they compete against.

There were cheers across the country, after US men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980  The Washington Post

Olympics finale recap: Closing Ceremony concludes as U.S. men's hockey wins gold  NBC Los Angeles

Heavy rain and floods sweep through Los Angeles | Latest Weather Clips  FOX Weather

PDX impacted after Alaska Airlines cancels Mexico flights due to ‘civil unrest’  Yahoo

Racecars speed down San Francisco street as Formula 1 debuts new event  KTVU

‘We claim you’: Hozier’s heartfelt tribute to Taj Mahal in San Francisco  San Francisco Chronicle

It’s closing time at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Team USA wins a historic gold medal in men’s hockey  CNN

The Mexican Army team that tried to apprehend but ultimately killed the fearsome leader of the terrorist organization, Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG), Ruben Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, received specialized training from U.S. Navy Seals shortly before the operation. The post EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Navy Seals Trained Mexican Military Team Who Killed Terrorist Leader El Mencho appeared first on Breitbart.

Panic erupted near Guadalajara International Airport on Sunday after gunfire broke out just outside the terminal, hours after the Government of Mexico confirmed the death of CJNG cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera. The confirmation triggered a wave of cartel violence across western Mexico, forcing flight cancellations, diversions, and highway shutdowns as CJNG gunmen torched vehicles and blocked major travel corridors. The post Panic Erupts After Gunfire near Guadalajara Airport as Mexico Confirms Death of CJNG Boss El Mencho appeared first on Breitbart.

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Vile LA pimp is jailed for heinous crimes against teen girls he ‘enslaved’  New York Post

Mexican army kills drug lord 'El Mencho' during operation to capture him  France 24

Dig This: Scenes from the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival in Seattle  Seattle Refined

Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation," Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) said it would be "wrong" for President Donald Trump to remove the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The post OH Gov. DeWine: Trump Removing Temporary Protected Status for Haitians ‘Is Wrong’ appeared first on Breitbart.

US men’s hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu’s halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics  yourcentralvalley.com

New York, other states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning  Reuters

Opinion | Plácido Domingo: The truth about my time at the Washington National Opera  The Washington Post

Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.

Alaska House caucuses at odds over drawing $500 million from state savings  Anchorage Daily News

In some classrooms, teachers ask: Can AI teach students to write better?  The Washington Post

Honoring Community: Mental Health, Art, and Creative Expression in Seattle on Back2Besa  FOX 13 Seattle

Olympics Recap – United States wins Gold, Doughty/Kuemper win silver, Armia wins bronze  LA Kings Insider

Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

Letter: Endangerment Finding repeal is a threat to Alaska’s health and economy  Anchorage Daily News

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G naval air defense missile during exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. naval forces build up in the Gulf.

The Backstage Experience: Crime 101, GOAT, I Can Only Imagine 2, and more  FOX 13 Seattle

Milton Stricker's Personal Midcentury Modern Home Snags a Buyer a Week After Hitting the Market for $2 Million  Realtor.com

U.S. citizens in Mexico told to shelter in place after killing of cartel leader  NBC Los Angeles

Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Closing ceremony later today after Eileen Gu wins gold, USA beats Canada  The New York Times

Family and friends remember Lilli Moreno — City leaders quiet so far about E Pine intersection where she was hit and killed  CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News

Cartel gunmen have begun carrying out terrorist attacks in various states in Mexico in response to the death of the country’s most powerful terrorist cartel leader, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. Mexico’s government confirmed the death of the cartel boss, The post Mexico Erupts in Flames After Death of Largest Terrorist Cartel Boss, El Mencho appeared first on Breitbart.

Security Alert – Ongoing Security Operations – U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026)  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)

TSA PreCheck briefly closes at Los Angeles International Airport, LAX, amid storm‑related chaos on East Coast  ABC7 Los Angeles

Jake Oettinger among 6 Dallas Stars to medal at 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy  Dallas News

TSA shuts down Global Entry while partial government shutdown remains in effect  PBS

Department of Homeland Security shuts down Global Entry while partial government shutdown remains in effect  PBS

A paper written by University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineering, or CISE, Professor Sumit Kumar Jha, Ph.D., contains so many science fiction terms, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a Hollywood script: Nullspace steering. Red teaming. Jailbreaking the matrix. But Jha's work is decidedly focused on real life, most notably strengthening the security measures built into AI tools to ensure they are safe for all to use.

Secret Service says an armed man was shot and killed after entering Mar-a-Lago's secure perimeter  PBS

Tehran says Thursday, Washington signals Friday for nuclear negotiations  Türkiye Today

Free museum day Los Angeles: More than 30 Southern California museums offering free admission Sunday, February 22, for Art Day  ABC7 Los Angeles

National Margarita Day brings discounted drinks to major restaurant chains across the U.S. Chili's, TGI Fridays, and more offer special deals on Feb. 22.

Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 22, 2026  CBS News

U.S. Official: Washington conditions new round of talks in Geneva on receiving Iranian proposal  ANHA

Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter criticises World Cup format, says U.S. has too many matches  The New York Times

Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, the deputy interior minister said.

Chris Schulte, a Democratic North Carolina State House candidate, defended his rant against Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk last week.

More than 70 rivers in northern Alaska have turned orange despite having no factories nearby, and researchers have found that thawing permafrost is releasing iron and metals, altering water chemistry and threatening fish, ecosystems, and local communities.  CPG Click Petróleo e Gás

A 33-year-old suspect has been detained after explosions in central Lviv killed a police officer and injured 25 people.

This Historic City Is L.A. County’s Most Affordable Place For Renters In 2026 — One‑Bedrooms Average $1,480  Secret Los Angeles

The man crashed early Thursday morning at a rest area in Bridgewater, then crashed a second time an hour later in Westport, according to police. The post MSP arrests Maine man after he allegedly crashed truck twice while on drugs appeared first on Boston.com.

ICE, which is part of DHS, has purchased at least seven warehouses in Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Texas, signed deeds show. The post ICE’s purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns appeared first on Boston.com.

A teacher at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York, was ousted after helping students start a Club America chapter — the high school division of Turning Point USA, founded by slain conservative icon Charlie Kirk. The post New York High School Teacher Ousted After Helping Students Launch Turning Point USA Chapter appeared first on Breitbart.

Secretary Marco Rubio champions Western culture and Judeo-Christian faith at Munich conference, drawing criticism from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and sparking debate.

‘Good luck’ finding a $400K home: Jake rips Seattle’s unaffordable housing market  MyNorthwest.com

Seattle Thunderbirds at Portland Winterhawks: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch  OregonLive.com

Highlights: San Francisco's Eileen Gu is golden again, makes history in Milan  NBC Bay Area