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Wednesday, November 5

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday at the Supreme Court, in a high-stakes case that will decide the fate of a critical aspect of Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda. The big picture: Some of the conservative justices seemed skeptical that Trump has the power to impose such far-reaching tariffs. A ruling against Trump could be devastating to one of his signature second-term priorities. Driving the news: The court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a challenge to a slew of Trump’s tariffs, including the “Liberation Day” levies and a separate set imposed on Canada, Mexico and China. Continue reading at Axios. (Eric Lee)

Washington’s hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order
There’s not enough money in the contingency fund to cover even a full month of SNAP benefits for America’s hungry, and community leaders are still scrambling to find ways to keep people fed. Exactly when SNAP users can expect their benefits, and how much they’ll get, was still unknown as of Monday, with state leaders saying they still need more information from the federal government before they can make an estimate. “Washington state is working to digest the court’s ruling and get benefits flowing as soon as possible,” Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in an Oct. 31 press release. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Young Kwak)

Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says
Telehealth requests for medication abortion doubled in more than a third of states in the months after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, according to new work from University of Washington researchers. The study was published in medical journal JAMA Network last month, and builds on research that has documented rising demand nationwide for abortion medication through telehealth services. This care, shown to be as safe and effective as in-person options, has become especially popular among people who live farthest from an abortion-care clinic, according to the report. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Charlie Neibergall)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Food bank and free meal directory
Community Foundation awards $509K in grants to 24 organizations

Axios
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs
Trump breaks his own record for the longest government shutdown in history

Capital Press
Washington forestry leader sees allies in agriculture
WSU report suggests hanging solar panels over apple orchards

Everett Herald
Edmonds council results: Chen reelected, 2 races too close to call
Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy
Opinion: If you ever need a TAVR, thank medicine and Medicare
Opinion: Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA

The Inlander
Washington’s hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order (Scott)

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Federal shutdown update: Food access planning underway

Kent Reporter
Shutdown’s effects ripple into Kent Food Bank

Kitsap Sun
‘We’re in a crisis of our own making.’ Kitsap food banks see surge amid SNAP uncertainty

Peninsula Daily News
Influenza hospitalizations increasing on Peninsula

Seattle Times
So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Father fears for safety of son still missing with Oregon ex-politician
Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says
The backlash has arrived: 6 takeaways from a good night for Democrats nationwide | Analysis

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Some Nov. SNAP benefits to return, but timeline uncertain

South Whidbey Record
Schools face shortfall in special ed funding

Tri-City Herald
Layoffs? Furloughs? What we know about 13,000 Hanford jobs during shutdown

WA State Standard
Young homebuyers lose more ground in housing market as states struggle to help
California voters approve measure redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats
Measure to allow investment of WA Cares tax dollars in stock market on track for approval

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: November general election
Motorcycle pursuit ends in fatal crash in Lakewood
Washington’s 2025 voter turnout tracks among lowest on record
SEA Airport reports ‘no major impacts’ amid shutdown; officials warn of ‘mass chaos’ in skies

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Pierce County food bank hosts food drive in Tacoma, offers emergency deliveries
FBI fires additional agents who participated in investigating Trump, AP sources say
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues
On Day 36, the government shutdown is the longest ever as Trump pressures GOP senators to end it

KUOW Public Radio
Food bank, meal program visits in Seattle soar following SNAP cuts

KXLY (ABC)
‘Together Spokane’ bond and levy plan narrowly passing in early election results

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Cascadia Daily News
Swinomish Tribe, BNSF reach legal resolution — and a business agreement
Rep. Alicia Rule shadows Ferndale principal to better understand public school needs (Rule)

MyNorthwest
Tech Talk: After officer admits to using AI for police reports, Seattle’s OPA urges SPD to create official AI policy

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Post-election Wednesday
ELECTION 2025: King County results, first round – close race for County Executive; Medic One levy passing

Tuesday, November 4

When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
With the rent in Western Washington higher than ever and a newly passed statewide rent cap, many are wondering when they will see some sort of rent relief. Some experts believe the rental market has entered a window that’s much friendlier to renters looking for a deal. “It was crazy expensive for like, you know, barely 1,000 square foot,” said Taylor Baber, whose rental home in Renton took a while to find. She started her search in Seattle and went south. Continue reading at Kiro 7. (Kiro 7)

WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Washington’s attorney general is backing Minnesota in a fight over transgender student-athletes. Attorney General Nick Brown officially joined 12 other states in a court brief supporting trans-inclusive sports policies. The coalition is arguing that banning transgender youth from teams that match their gender identity is discriminatory. “I believe strongly in protecting the rights of all Washington kids — including transgender youth,” Brown said. “Equal access to participation in sports is important to kids’ wellbeing, both emotionally and physically, and barring kids from school athletics because of their gender identity perpetuates the kind of discrimination our state has long sought to abolish.” Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Jason Redmond)

Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sued the Education Department Monday over a new rule requiring employers to “qualify” for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) by avoiding activities deemed to have “substantial illegal purpose.” The big picture: The rule, published Friday, limits eligibility for PSLF — which forgives the remaining balance on federal student loans for eligible public service workers after ten years — as part of the broader crackdown on what the Trump administration calls “anti-American activists. “The Education Department outlined those actions as “supporting terrorism and aiding and abetting illegal immigration.” Continue reading at Axios. (Win McNamee)

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Axios
Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown
Homicide rates plunging in Trump’s “hellhole” cities
Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule

Capital Press
Washington judge restores killing wolf as an option
Washington Ecology fines weigh heavily on octogenarian farmer
Lone Rock Fire, still under investigation, raises ag land sale concerns
Supreme Court swamped with briefs on tariffs, but not from agriculture
‘Bioengineered’ label exemption for highly processed food ruled unlawful

Everett Herald
Everett approves $2.5M land purchase for new police evidence room
First case in Washington during Listeria outbreak is in Snohomish County
Editorial: Law enforcement tool needs review, better controls (Liias)
Opinion: Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments

Indian Country Today
Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval

Islands’ Weekly
AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case | Federal judge issues order directing USDA to use SNAP contingency funds

New York Times
How Medicaid’s New Work Requirement Will Work
Republicans Hold Firm on Filibuster and Prosecutor Veto Power, for Now
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Threatens to Withhold Food Stamps Until Shutdown Ends

Seattle Times
WA SNAP recipients brace for lower benefits after partial funding
Feds say WA can’t make foster parents accept kids’ gender identity
New court rule has pros, cons for King County defendants and victims
Where Seattle students and families losing SNAP benefits can get help
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Editorial: Shore up trade-driven economy, despite tariff threat
Opinion: WA residents deserve more from their transportation system

Washington Post
Trump administration is sued over student loan forgiveness changes
Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Trump administration says it is paying out half of November’s SNAP benefits

WA State Standard
The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect
Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate
Idaho state officials say they haven’t found viable quagga mussels since latest treatment

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle leaders approve millions in funding for food aid
Rural counties feeling impacts of government shutdown, SNAP cuts
Hopelink expands food aid as federal SNAP benefits remain paused in US
Security, transparency part of Thurston County’s expanded elections facility
Washington joins 21 states in suing U.S. Department of Education over PSLF restrictions

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
Health insurance rates are up on Washington’s benefit exchange
Seattle providing $8 million in emergency funds to food banks citywide
Winter driving season begins: Studded tires are back, chains required over passes
States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

KUOW Public Radio
Federal judge blocks National Guard deployment to Portland through Friday
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

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Cascadia Daily News
Lynden City Hall will close to public on Fridays starting Dec. 5
Needs rising as food banks face funding cuts, higher prices and SNAP uncertainty
Opinion: Ensuring stability for homeless NW vets through National Center for Warrior Independence

MyNorthwest
WA secures additional $66 million following $3.8 billion tobacco settlement
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts

West Seattle Blog
Need food amid SNAP uncertainty? Here’s a quick way to find it
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Election Day Tuesday

Monday, November 3

For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard
When federal SNAP benefits expired this weekend due to the government shutdown, more than 50,000 Seattle residents suddenly found themselves without essential food assistance. In response, a group of Washingtonians quickly organized a grassroots effort at the Ballard Farmers Market to help keep food on the table for families in need. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve. Officials are looking at ways to avoid such a scenario. Unemployment is relatively low in Washington. But pandemic-era policies and increased usage during the past couple of years have strained the state’s unemployment system, which provides temporary payments to residents who lose their jobs and are looking for new work. Continue reading at WSS. (Joe Raedle)

WA spent a billion in tax breaks to help tech dominate. Was it worth it?
Three decades ago, a promising young industry was taking hold in Washington. The technology sector was robust and growing fast. Microsoft had made the Pacific Northwest home, while newer companies flocked steadily to the region. State lawmakers wanted to keep them coming. So in 1994, the Washington Legislature passed a pair of tax breaks specifically for tech, designed to stimulate the sector. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Westport, Port at odds over fish landing tax legislation (Tharinger)

Axios
Bessent says SNAP payments “could be” made this week
Staffing shortages mire air travel as shutdown stretches on
“Most important case ever”: Supreme Court to decide fate of Trump’s tariffs

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County report shows depth of opioid crisis — and some promising numbers

Capital Press
Expert: Clean Water Act disputes persist despite new WOTUS standard

Everett Herald
Project SEARCH at Everett Public Schools offers path to the future
‘On the edge of a cliff’: SnoCo food banks grapple with increased need
Records: Feds accessed Flock camera info thousands of times in Snohomish County
Editorial: County’s food banks need your help to aid neighbors
Comment: Balancing a religious right against a child’s safety
Comment: That $170 billion for ICE would buy a lot of school meals

Kitsap Sun
One delivery contractor from Amazon’s Bremerton warehouse closing, affecting 110 jobs

News Tribune
Did Pierce County city pull housing density targets ‘out of the air’?
WA education leaders are all in on using AI in the classroom. Why?
Gig Harbor City Council members discuss residential density targets
A Pierce County dump will be part of WA’s first new state park in 40 years
Pierce County police department says possibilities for new drone are ‘limitless’
Surge in unpermitted street-food vendors has WA health departments on edge
Pierce County ‘revamping’ how it helps homeless veterans with support, services

Peninsula Daily News
Mobile market
Food banks bracing for cuts to SNAP
Counselors encourage questions on Medicare

Seattle Times
Jury to decide if recalled WA sheriff’s actions will cost county millions
WA spent a billion in tax breaks to help tech dominate. Was it worth it?
With SNAP benefits unclear, these WA restaurants will feed those in need

Spokesman Review
U.S. retailers left short-changed as penny production ends
Kittitas County asks WSDOT to pause I-90 overpass replacement, consider long-term needs
Yakima area officials look at ways to address unlicensed food stands with FIFA fan zone in the works

Washington Post
The imperial aesthetic at the heart of Donald Trump’s presidency
Uncertainty hits after vulnerable Americans wake up to a SNAP freeze
SNAP money still faces delays after judges order release of emergency funds
Climate change is supercharging extreme rainfall. See if you live in a hotspot.
Flight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on
Most Americans doubt Trump’s commitment to free speech and fair justice, poll finds

WA State Standard
Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs
Federal judge rules Trump Guard deployment to Portland likely unlawful
Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules
Comment: Federal agencies need a workable plan to protect salmon in the Columbia Basin

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Federal Way light rail less than 5 weeks away
SNAP to be partially paid, administration says
OpenAI and Amazon sign $38B deal for AI computing power
SEA operations could slow as government shutdown continues
Study: WA among worst states for job availability, work-related stress
Missing calf highlights struggles of Washington’s Southern Resident Orcas
Long lines at food banks around western Washington as SNAP benefits expire

KXLY (ABC)
State of Washington to increase Paid Family & Medical Leave premium in 2026
Spokane City Councilmember Bingle challenges Mayor Brown’s emergency declaration
Food bank in Airway Heights provides over 100 families with food boxes amidst SNAP benefits pause

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Can a political office be truly ‘nonpartisan’?
Fire department staff highest paid in city, including hefty overtime pay
Advocates call out immigration arrest of Lynden man as ‘retribution, intimidation’

Cascade PBS
The Newsfeed: Washington food banks brace for loss of SNAP funds

The Urbanist
Six Local Elections Outside Seattle That Could Be Bellwethers

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: November’s first weekday
SHUTDOWN: Head Start child-care programs in White Center, West Seattle at risk

Friday, October 31

Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) declared a state of emergency on Thursday as 2.9 million New Yorkers are set to lose crucial SNAP benefits this week because of the government shutdown. The big picture: Some 42 million people across the U.S. will lose safety net nutrition assistance if lawmakers in Washington don’t strike a deal to end the shutdown or find a stopgap measure to extend the benefits. New York, Delaware, Rhode Island, Virginia and Maryland have declared the impending crisis a state of emergency. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios)

‘There is no other option’ as medical costs in Kitsap and Washington jails soar
Penny Sapp gets through few meetings these days without someone bringing up the cost of medical care at the Kitsap County Jail. Prices have more tripled in the less than a decade and become a major contributor to the county’s multi-million budget deficit next year. Sapp, the county’s chief of corrections, says the escalation “feels almost personal” but knows there is almost nothing she can do. Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (Meegan M. Reid)

WA Head Start closures leave thousands of families without childcare
Two Head Start programs that help a combined 275 children in Washington are planning to close on Nov. 1. And if the Federal Government remains closed, thousands more children are at risk of their programs closing. Around 15,000 families in Washington have children enrolled in Head Start. Continue reading at Kiro. (Kiro)

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Axios
Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding
Trump sets lowest-ever refugee cap. See how other presidents compare.

Capital Press
WSU’s new president, ag dean talk budget, research, the future
Washington Farm Service Agency director Wyss fired, reason unclear

Everett Herald
A path to the future
County sheriff working to fix $15M in overspending

Kitsap Sun
‘There is no other option’ as medical costs in Kitsap and Washington jails soar
State to backfill at food banks for expected loss of SNAP for 41,000 in West Sound

News Tribune
Update: Pardoned Tri-Cities Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for threats to Obama
National nonprofit sues to protect Olympic marmots in WA state. Here’s why
Pierce County housing agencies pay rent for folks as far away as Boston. Why?
Trooper has message for driver with ‘scary’ passenger in Washington carpool lane

New York Times
The Debate Dividing the Supreme Court’s Liberal Justices

Olympian
National nonprofit sues to protect Olympic marmots in WA state. Here’s why

Puget Sound Business Journal
Forest for the trees
Seattle Sounders make public call for new investors

Seattle Times
As SNAP cutoff nears, WA families, food banks brace for benefits halt
$185M verdict for toxic lights in WA school upheld by state’s high court
Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments
Opinion: Furloughed federal workers in WA need our help

Spokesman Review
State Supreme Court to decide whether WSU can be held liable for hazing death
‘A mistake and a disservice to farmers’: Top USDA official in WA fired with no explanation
Government shutdown reaches 30-day mark with no end in sight, as NW Republicans and Democrats trade blame

Washington Post
Two of the shutdown’s most dramatic effects are about to hit
One force is propping up the economy. Now it’s getting stronger.
A retired policeman posted a Charlie Kirk meme. He spent a month in jail.
Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds

WA State Standard
WA Gov. Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026
Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules
Man faces felony charges for threats against Washington governor
Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earners

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
WSDOT plans major I-405, I-5 lane closures this weekend
Seattle police shoot, kill person reportedly armed with an ax
State officials warn new USPS policies may lead to uncounted ballots
Federal Way businesses excited for Link light rail’s December opening
Communities rally as Washington residents face loss of SNAP benefits
‘Atrociously unsafe’: ICE contractor leaves gun unattended in Tacoma hospital bathroom
Hundreds of thousands of Washington state’s trees are dead or dying – what’s killing them?
Thousands of Washington children could lose Head Start programs if federal shutdown continues
You may be getting a notice that your personal info was leaked in a Conduent data breach. Here’s why

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
WA Head Start closures leave thousands of families without childcare
Amazon’s Q3 earnings report shows revenue increase after massive layoffs
Lakewood man faces felony charges for death threats against Gov. Ferguson
Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
Poulsbo chef goes viral for offering free meals to federal workers during government shutdown

KNKX Public Radio
University of Washington funds paused as the shutdown drags on
Federal appeals court will rehear case over National Guard deployment to Portland

KUOW Public Radio
Federal protection sought for Olympic Peninsula marmots

Web

Cascadia Daily News
With SNAP benefits set to expire, these Bellingham businesses are offering help
Opinion: Bellingham’s poop plan should include hauling, but only as stopgap

MyNorthwest
Tacoma food bank overwhelmed as need surges during government shutdown

The Urbanist
King County Looks to Replace Program Diverting Youth from Jail

Thursday, October 30

The ACA premium surge hits home
The anticipated spike in Affordable Care Act premiums came into focus this week as previews of 2026 coverage options showed how customers could be on the hook for thousands more dollars in costs. Insurers are raising the monthly premiums they charge for marketplace coverage by an average of 26% across the country, according to an analysis from KFF. Higher medical costs and rising prescription drug prices are driving up premiums, insurer trade group AHIP says. Continue reading at Axios. (Sarah Grillo)

Washington State Treasurer’s Office renews push to require financial literacy class for high school graduation
Each year, Washington joins a shrinking list of states that don’t require students to take a course in financial literacy before graduating from high school. That’s a concerning statistic for the state’s top financial officer, Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti. Not to be confused with economics, the study of systems of money — the type of course the treasurer is advocating for — includes information on borrowing and lending, interest rates, and how to balance a personal budget. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Colton Rasanen)

When we support military families, we strengthen Washington
This month is National Veterans Military Families Appreciation Month. In the legislature, we have passed several policies or made efforts in past sessions to honor those who serve and their families. I want to highlight two upcoming efforts that turn gratitude into action — practical, bipartisan policies that would make a real difference for those who serve. I also encourage folks to take this opportunity to show appreciation to our neighbors. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (LSS)