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It's Thursday.

This is Seattle now.

Sumo tournaments in Seattle have a long history, and they're growing in popularity. We'll take a trip to a sumo practice and meet some wrestlers in a minute.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Okay. But first, let's get you caught up. Sound Transit wants your thoughts on how it might navigate a $34 billion shortfall.

One proposal would prevent the future Ballard line from ever actually reaching Ballard.

Another would remove a planned station on the West Seattle line.

Sound Transit is open to survey where you can weigh in.

Takes about five minutes.

Officials say public feedback will play an important role in how they make decisions.

Washington's Attorney General is warning the public about another scam.

Nick Brown says investment scams are becoming more common on meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

He says scammers are using deep fake technology to lure investors then steal their money.

Brown says one red flag to look out for promises of guaranteed returns.

He's encouraging scam victims to report it to the AG's Consumer Protection Division.

And good news for fans of the King County Water Taxi.

The route between downtown Seattle and Bashan Island will now offer Sunday service beginning this weekend.

It's a pilot program that will last

through the summer. It's the latest expansion of the water taxi, which added more midday

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