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PNW Market Look

As of market close 5.126

Banks seek to offload risk to avoid ‘choking’ on data centre debt (FT)

Berkshire annual meeting recap: Buffett says investing environment not ideal, sees ‘gambling’ in markets (CNBC)

Headline Roundup

Police say 1 dead, multiple explosive devices found after attack on Portland’s Multnomah Athletic Club (OPB)
Founder of Oregon nonprofit embezzled $837K meant for disaster victims, AG says (Koin)
Oregon investment adviser accused of stealing $1.6 million from clients (ORL)
New developments at Montana-Canada border raise concerns for farmers, officials (NBC)
Mystery investors secure option to buy Portland’s Ross Island (ORL)
KLCC: Prineville data center with connection to Meta will lay off 66 (KTVZ)
Everett stadium work advances with $10.6M from city council (DJC)
Seattle opens its first warehouse for salvaged lumber (KUOW)
Bozeman mobile home parks’ landlord promises eviction proceedings if tenants strike (MTFP)
'Forever chemicals' prompt fish consumption warnings in Montana (MTPR)
Local grocery chain sells its last store to Market of Choice (ORL)
Trio of Treasure Valley breweries win big-time beer awards (IDP)
Helena to chase $8M federal grant for mini-malfunction, Custer roundabouts (HIR)
100s of acres, 1,000s of homes could join this Meridian hot spot. What’s planned (IDS)
Adidas outpacing Nike in challenging footwear market (PBJ)
Lake Oswego resident appeals Kruse Way office-to-housing zoning change (PBJ)
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say (Ground)

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