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$600B + going into data center build out, January the worst month for jobs since 2009, Amazon posted revenue beat, missed EPS, stock still drops. Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024, $1.5B in federal funding rescinded from blue states, TrumpRX launches.

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PNW Market Look

as of market close 2.4.26

Headline Roundup

WA population tops 8 million, outpacing much of the US (BizJournals)
(WA) Blackfish Capital proposed 173-unit complex near Scriber Lake Park (BizJournals)
Oregon snowpack hits historically low level, sparking wildfire concerns (Katu)
Ready for takeoff: Alaska Airlines unveils new Renton training center (DJC)
(ID) US Weekly jobless claims increase more than expected (IBR)
Idaho legislators considering dueling bills on short-term rental rules (BoiseDev)
(OR) Laser manufacturer nLight raises $175 million for technology that shoots down drones (WW)
Amazon’s $200B spending plan stuns Wall Street (SeattleTimes)
(WA) REI union workers reject contract proposal (SeattleTimes)
Trump administration launches TrumpRX website for discounted drugs (Ground)
Montana sees 5% drop in ACA Marketplace enrollment (DailyMontanan)
Amazon Is Now Offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill in It’s Pharmacy (MF)
Major Portland marine manufacturer to be acquired by private equity (BizJournals)

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