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Friday, October 10

WA GOP backs Trump troop deployments; some hope Seattle is next
As President Donald Trump escalates military deployments to U.S. cities, some prominent Washington Republicans and conservative activists are praising the moves — and suggesting they’d welcome National Guard troops in Seattle. At times, the party’s messaging has taken on a tattling tone, pleading for Trump to unleash federal troops or federal law enforcement on Seattle, as he has done in other Democratic-led cities, including Portland, Los Angeles and Chicago. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Ethan Swope)

Federal shutdown delays release of WA employment data
Employment data for Washington state won’t be published until after the federal government reopens, the state Employment Security Department confirmed this week. The department provides data and analysis on Washington’s employment conditions, job market and workforce, including unemployment rates, wages, income and employment trends. An Employment Security Department spokesperson confirmed there will be no gaps in the data — just a delay in release. Continue reading at the Washington State Standard. (Getty Images)

Women, Infants and Children program now has enough money to last through October
Washington’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition program just got a reprieve, according to the Washington Department of Health. Last week, state officials warned that funding for the WIC program — which provides formula, breastfeeding support, and healthy food to low-income families — was about to run out due to the federal government shutdown. Now, the Washington State Department of Health said it has secured funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep food benefits going through October. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (KIRO 7 News)

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Capital Press
U.S. farm exports rise, even as China stops buying soybeans
Oregon urged to cut emissions despite federal climate hostility
Bullish on beef: Ranchers expect high prices and demand, cattle shortage to continue

Everett Herald
Everett middle school celebrates opening of new gym
Everett council to consider extending ‘no sit, no lie’ law
Providence publishes results of annual well-being survey
Everett mayor makes bus route free following Fred Meyer closure
Lawsuit: LDS church allegedly allowed convicted sexual offender access to children
Comment: Don’t count on U.S. shoppers to ignore tariffs’ costs
Comment: ‘Landmark’ free speech ruling isn’t as strong as hoped
Comment: Comment: White House threats against judges have crossed line
Comment: Democrats showed up to shutdown with policy demands

International Examiner
After encampment removals, most homeless Seattle residents never get their property back, records suggest

News Tribune
Ecology, Commerce sued by 2 WA GOP lawmakers over climate data
Tacoma City Council renews sales tax to support arts and cultural funding

New York Times
White House Signals Federal Layoffs Have Begun During Shutdown
How Right-Wing Influencers Are Shaping the Guard Fight in Portland
L.A. County Considers Emergency Declaration Over Immigration Raids
Under Trump, E.P.A. Explored if Abortion Pills Could Be Detected in Wastewater

Olympian
Ecology, Commerce sued by 2 WA GOP lawmakers over climate data

Puget Sound Business Journal
How mental-health concerns are changing workers’ career paths

Seattle Times
Canadian road trips to U.S. plunge for 9th straight month
Starbucks laying off almost 1,000 workers in Seattle, Kent
Kaiser Medicare notices spark panic in WA. Here’s what to know
Seattle’s ‘outrageously expensive’ child care rattles family budgets
WA GOP backs Trump troop deployments; some hope Seattle is next

Spokesman Review
Spokane prepares for cooling weather, La Niña winter
Murray puts spotlight on Idaho as shutdown fight over health care drags on

Washington Post
Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Illinois for now
Skeptical judges increasingly question administration’s veracity
MIT rejects Trump administration deal for priority federal funding

WA State Standard
Federal shutdown delays release of WA employment data
Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds
Two years on, Oregon’s transgender health care law faces obstacles
WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October
Trump threatens ‘permanent’ cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Black Lives Matter mural in Capitol Hill defaced in act of vandalism
Seattle media figure urges Trump administration to ‘look at’ West Coast ‘antifa’

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Drive here often? Western WA has state’s most dangerous stretch of highway
Women, Infants and Children program now has enough money to last through October

KNKX Public Radio
In Skagit County Juvenile Detention, teens change their lives through writing

KUOW Public Radio
Pay twice as much for health insurance? That’s the prospect some Washington residents face

KXLY (ABC)
First case of bird flu in commercial flock reported in Grant County
Man who committed double murder in Spokane in 2008 will get resentencing under change in state law
Auburn mayor releases statement following South Hill Rapist Kevin Coe’s relocation to her community
Amid the government shutdown, WA Department of Health secures funding to continue nutrition benefits program through October

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Cascadia Daily News
Large cocaine bust in Whatcom County part of nationwide drug trend

Cascade PBS
Prosecutor won’t charge Rotschy after teen loses legs at worksite
Remembering Crosscut: 18 years of independent journalism in WA

MyNorthwest
Guns remained leading cause of death for ages 11-18 in 2022
WA WIC program now has enough money to last through October

The Urbanist
How Ballard and West Seattle Light Rail Became a $30 Billion Undertaking

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Friday notes

Thursday, October 9

Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated the state’s award of a $715 million contract for three hybrid electric ferries in July as a milestone in his drive to improve the nation’s largest ferry system. But under that contract, Washington State Ferries riders will wait a year longer than planned for a new plug-in vessel to bring some relief to the stressed-out system. Continue reading at the Washington State Standard. (Tom Banse)

King County prosecutors now must make charging decisions within 30 days
In a bid to make King County’s legal system more efficient and provide greater certainty to victims and suspects alike, Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion announced Wednesday a new policy requiring a charging decision be made on cases no more than 30 days after they’re referred by police. The policy, which went into effect Oct. 1, has been in the works for months and applies to adult felony cases and all cases involving juvenile suspects. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim)

Federally funded local health centers at risk amid looming cuts to Medicaid
Community health centers serving low-income patients rely, in part, on receiving federal funding to be able to carry out their requirement of providing care to anyone regardless of insurance. With the federal government shutdown and looming cuts to Medicaid — or Apple Care in Washington — these same federally qualified health centers (FQHC) are among the most vulnerable. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Hailey Hoffman)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Life Flight Network complements local on-the-ground partners

Axios
Harrell signs orders to prepare for troops, restrain ICE

Bainbridge Island Review
Olympic College receives $475K tech grant

Columbian
Counties consider partnering with Columbia Land Trust to buy up forests in Grays River watershed

Courier-Herald
Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

The Inlander
NEWS BRIEFS: PNW Hydrogen Hub loses federal funding (Heck)
The Spokane Falls Tower will bring luxury condos to Spokane in 2026
Inland Northwest governments seek to protect those who serve — from those they serve

Islands’ Weekly
All beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvesting in San Juan County

Kitsap Sun
Regional agency sets up Gig Harbor safe park, adding Kitsap sites next
Bear Gulch fire slows, evacuation orders lifted with some closures still in effect

New York Times
G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea
Appeals Court to Weigh Legality of Deploying Troops to Portland

Olympian
‘Historic.’ Radioactive waste transferred to massive Eastern WA treatment plant

Peninsula Daily News
Legislative session may focus on backfilling Medicaid cuts (Bernbaum)

Seattle Times
Some Seattle city employees only need to work 2 days in person
No arson charge for man accused of burning flags in WA Capitol break-in
Flight delays from government shutdown bypass Sea-Tac Airport — for now
King County prosecutors now must make charging decisions within 30 days
Opinion: WA’s abortion pill stockpile is in danger

Tri-City Herald
‘Historic.’ Radioactive waste transferred to massive Eastern WA treatment plant

Washington Post
Trump is complicating the GOP’s anti-censorship campaign
The sports wager with terrible odds that bettors can’t stop making
Supreme Court grapples with lawsuit challenging mail-in ballot rules
The government isn’t releasing economic data. Private firms are stepping in.

WA State Standard
Major solar farm in eastern Washington on cusp of approval
Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard
Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears
Trump called the Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’ Now internet money for rural Americans is gone.

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Issaquah police arrest man linked to hate graffiti spree
Seattle school board rejects controversial resource officer proposal
Kristi Noem accuses Oregon leaders of ‘covering up terrorism’ after visit to Portland

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
SPS rejects bringing back police officers to Garfield High’s campus following a contentious debate

KNKX Public Radio
New census highlights uncertain future for WA live music industry

KUOW Public Radio
Federal appeals court ruling keeps Oregon National Guard federalized ahead of oral arguments
Is Seattle next? Mayor Harrell signs orders to protect city amid Trump’s National Guard escalations

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane mayor proposes plan to address downtown homelessness

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Federally funded local health centers at risk amid looming cuts to Medicaid

MyNorthwest
Hundreds of Seattle students protest Israel-Hamas war
Tacoma considering expanding camping ban to parks, playgrounds, libraries
Harrell signs 2 executive orders after Trump orders National Guard to Portland, Chicago
Homelessness remains top concern but recession fears rise for Seattle voters, survey shows
SPS rejects bringing back police officers to Garfield High’s campus following a contentious debate

Tuesday, October 7

Supreme Court shoots down challenge to WA carbon market
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a high-profile challenge to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, marking yet another victory for the state’s keystone climate policy. The lawsuit claimed that the state law discriminated against privately operated natural gas plants (public utilities receive allowances free) and unfairly treated it as an out-of-state business. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (J. Scott Applewhite)

Intruder breaks into WA Capitol building, causing ‘significant damage’
An intruder broke into the Washington state Legislative Building Sunday night, causing significant damage. Gov. Bob Ferguson posted on social media platform Bluesky that the intruder “damaged several facilities and historical artifacts.” In addition, the State Reception Room suffered “significant damage,” which Ferguson noted is a space that holds particular importance. Continue reading at the Olympian. (Steve Bloom)

Seattle, King County offer food vouchers for WIC recipients if shutdown continues
As the federal government shutdown continues, Seattle and King County officials have announced a plan to help families who rely on WIC — a federal food assistance program for mothers, babies, and children — when their benefits run out. The city and the county have partnered to dedicate nearly $2 million to provide one-time vouchers to an estimated 30,000 clients in King County who rely on WIC. Continue reading at KUOW. (Jose Luis Magana)

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Aberdeen Daily World
New hangar showcases Life Flight Network’s commitment to serving Grays Harbor

Axios
Conversion therapy case lands at Supreme Court
Baristas rally at Starbucks HQ to protest store closures
Break-in at Washington state Capitol damages “historical artifacts”
Trump floats Insurrection Act use amid National Guard standoff with states

Bellingham Herald
Boost to Bellingham’s affordable housing, child care options expected in spring

New York Times
A Key Precedent Overturned Limits on Professionals’ Speech
A Debate Over ‘Conversion Therapy,’ Once Widely Condemned, Is Back
Man Breaks Into Washington State Capitol, Toppling Statues and Setting Fire
White House Signals It May Try to Deny Back Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers

Northwest Asian Weekly
Jasmine Ikeda of WA among hundreds detained in Israel after joining aid mission

Olympian
Intruder breaks into WA Capitol building, causing ‘significant damage’ (Jinkins)

Peninsula Daily News
Counties get $6.2M in habitat funding
Food bank to cover Peninsula counties
Vaccines available for most but not children
Coast Guard to reduce services during shutdown

Puget Sound Business Journal
The unionization landscape is shifting. Here’s what’s changing.
Trump’s jabs at Canada hit hospitality businesses below the border

Renton Reporter
Grant helps Renton continue food waste separation program

Seattle Times
Supreme Court shoots down challenge to WA carbon market
King County, Seattle to help families if shutdown stops WIC funding
Intruder breaks into WA Capitol, vandalizes artifacts and burns flags
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts
Supreme Court hears arguments on whether states can ban conversion therapy for LBGTQ+ kids
Federal law enforcement seeks to expand in Spokane, Boise and other liberal cities to support ‘administration’s goal’

Washington Post
ICE reduces detention center oversight amid shutdown
Airport staffing shortages cause flight delays a week into shutdown
Trump hints at health-care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain
Justices sound skeptical of Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors
Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office says

WA State Standard
Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court
With federal penalties looming, WA looks to curb food stamp payment errors
Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse
Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown
Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in, authorities say
Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
King County Metro seeks major safety investment after driver’s fatal stabbing
Oakley Carlson’s former foster mom shocked by court declaring missing child dead
Vandal damages ‘several facilities and historical artifacts’ at Washington State Capitol (Jinkins)

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Renton City Council approves sales tax increase for public safety funds
CDC stops recommending COVID-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients
Here’s what King County wants to focus on for transit safety following stabbing death of driver
Former Gonzaga baseball player accused of causing significant damage inside State Capitol building

KNKX Public Radio
Federal judge blocks federalized guard from deploying to Oregon

KUOW Public Radio
Intruder burns, smashes through state Capitol, knocking over Washington bust
Seattle, King County offer food vouchers for WIC recipients if shutdown continues

KXLY (ABC)
YWCA Spokane sees surge in crisis calls, seeks community support to meet demand
Fairchild Air Force Base loses mental health program affecting 300 service members
Man accused of breaking into Washington State Capitol is former Gonzaga baseball player

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham’s new 0.1% sales tax will go into effect January
Port of Bellingham’s strategy for revitalizing Point Roberts includes marina acquisition

MyNorthwest
Washington State Capitol vandalism suspect released (Jinkins)
Starbucks workers protest mass store closures, layoffs outside Seattle HQ
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

Monday, October 6

Federal judge slaps down Trump attempts to move California, Texas troops into Portland
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops into Portland from any state, saying that the administration had acted in “direct contravention” of her previous order, which halted mobilization of Oregon National Guard troops. U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued her first temporary restraining order on Saturday. But on Sunday morning, the news broke that the administration was sending federalized California National Guard troops up to Portland. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

$1B funding cut “a gut punch” for PNW hydrogen projects
Projects to build clean hydrogen infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest are reeling after the Trump administration pulled a $1 billion grant for the region’s hydrogen hub this week. Why it matters: The loss of the grant hurts efforts in Washington, Oregon and Montana to harness hydrogen as a clean fuel source — one that many view as an important tool to help decarbonize the shipping and aviation industries. “It’s a major and significant setback,” Chris Green, the president of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association, told Axios this week. Continue reading at Axios. (Tiffany Herring)

Do you have to tell a homebuyer if your house is haunted? What WA law says
When buying a house, there are multiple factors to consider. Is the home the right size for your family? How’s the location? Does the design suit your style? Buyers also have to ensure the house is safe, with appliances working properly. Sometimes the home’s history also comes into play. Are sellers and real estate agents in Washington state required to disclose if a house is haunted? Continue reading at TNT. (Getty)

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Associated Press
Republicans and Democrats at an impasse as government shutdown enters sixth day
The Supreme Court will evaluate Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power in its new term
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

Aberdeen Daily World
Op-Ed: Are you sure you want to live in Charlie Kirk’s America?

Axios
$1B funding cut “a gut punch” for PNW hydrogen projects
Immigrants nationwide placed in solitary confinement for weeks, report says

Bellingham Herald
Trump’s $7.5B energy cuts take $157M out of prized Richland project
Boost to Bellingham’s affordable housing, child care options expected in spring
Environmental coalition appeals decision to expand Ferndale Terminal propane

Capital Press
Washington blueberry farm pays $15,000 to settle with Ecology
Bananas are top fresh fruit, but supply disruptions could lie ahead

Everett Herald
WSDOT opens $123m Marysville interchange, ramps
Man files petitions county over access to the shoreline
Week Without Driving challenges drivers to walk, take transit
Why too many pink salmon in Snohomish County may not be a good thing
Editorial: Democrats point to problem deeper than the shutdown
Comment: How long can this go on and who gets the blame?
Comment: Everett VFW Post 2100 earns state, national honors
Comment: Ignoring scientific fact won’t change climate physics

Kitsap Sun
Dominion tugboat to be lifted from Bremerton Marina, towed to Anacortes
Voting by mail? Send your ballot early. Auditor warns of possible delays with USPS policy

News Tribune
What’s the progress on repairs to damaged SR 167 bridge? Here’s an update
Do you have to tell a homebuyer if your house is haunted? What WA law says
Pierce County deputies leave for Tacoma police jobs. Union says more could go
Commentary: Gutting food programs won’t make us healthy
Editorial: More opportunities for civic engagement arise – use them
Opinion: A state law has prevented school and workplace shootings, but enforcement is inconsistent

New York Times
See How Federal Services and Workers Are Affected
Groups Sue E.P.A. Over Canceled $7 Billion for Solar Energy
Democrats and Republicans Trade Barbs Over Government Shutdown
Illinois Sues Trump Over Guard Deployments, Expanding Multistate Fight

Olympian
Major project coming to Capitol Way and Capitol Boulevard. Here’s the plan

Puget Sound Business Journal
University endowments surge across Washington state
Home sales face a new obstacle amid government shutdown
Opinion: Both Washingtons are making it hard to live here

Seattle Times
The shutdown may strain WA’s federal workers. Here’s where they live
Rangerless Rainier: What government shutdown means at WA national parks
Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling
Opinion: Kiss the Fourth Amendment goodbye
Op-Ed: Tylenol is safe during pregnancy; you don’t have to ‘tough it out’
Editorial: An idea to stem youth violence in WA: Use ‘red flag’ laws on minors

Tri-City Herald
‘Days away.’ Feds get final approval to treat decades old radioactive waste in WA

Washington Post
How Big Agriculture got its way in the latest MAHA report
VA spends billions on dubious, even fraudulent disabilities benefits
Judge deals Trump new setback in plans to deploy troops to Portland
Trump slashed university funding. Here are 6 key drugs that relied on it.

WA State Standard
Tribal traditional healing gets Medicaid reimbursement in 4 states
With enrollment down and financial pressure rising, WSU looks for a turnaround
Federal judge bars Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland
Some Democratic-led states pledged to help fund family planning services. It’s not always enough.

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Federal judge slaps down Trump attempts to move California, Texas troops into Portland
Orcas Island activist among hundreds detained after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Labor Mountain Fire closes Blewett Pass. When could it reopen?
Kittitas County residents days away from running out of water during drought
Seattle scientist shares Nobel Prize in medicine for work on the human immune system

KNKX Public Radio
Tacoma Parks lays off staff, freezes open positions
Washington, Oregon employment offices announce benefits for furloughed federal workers

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane businesses demand action on street crimes downtown
Rathdrum begins downtown revitalization project with state funding
Apartment Fire in Pullman Leads to Suspect’s Arrest and High-Speed Chase

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Skagit County implements 90-day hiring freeze as budget woes increase
In Bellingham classroom, no screens allowed, but Ancient Greek required
Opinion: WA’s stream buffer rule: Big economic impact, little environmental evidence

Cascade PBS
Water use restricted in Yakima River Basin as reservoir at record low

InvestigateWest
Watchdog: Idaho regulators still fail to penalize youth facilities where kids are at risk

The Urbanist
Redmond Supportive Housing Project Breaks Ground After Kenmore’s Rejection

Washington Observer
A plot to fix a real estate fight
Better news for foster families

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Monday info

Friday, October 3

Trump administration yanks funding for Northwest green hydrogen project
The Trump administration on Wednesday nixed funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and several hundred other federally-subsidized clean energy projects in Democratic-led states. Democratic politicians from Oregon and Washington state immediately cried foul and vowed to challenge what they called an “illegal” clawback of Congressionally-directed spending. The tri-state Northwest hydrogen hub launched last year to funnel up to $1 billion in federal taxpayer funding to the region to kickstart production and use of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel. Private industry, truckmakers, transit and seaport partners were to bring large sums to the table in matching funds over the next eight to ten years. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Atlas Agro)

FDA okays new generic abortion drug, outraging conservatives
The Food and Drug Administration has approved another generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone, drawing outrage from anti-abortion groups and lawmakers. Why it matters: The decision adds to conservative scrutiny of the agency and Commissioner Marty Makary amid a push to impose new limits on dispensing the abortion pill. Driving the news: The FDA last month approved a generic version of mifepristone made by Evita Solutions, which promoted it on the company’s website this week. Continue reading at Axios. (Getty)

‘There will be job loss’ — Spokane mayor says city workers to be laid off after city budget comes up $13M short
What caused this year’s budget deficit? Brown lays the blame on several factors relating to costs being greater than expected and revenue lower. A Republican administration in Washington, D.C., means fewer federal dollars flowing to local governments, and rising inflation, weak consumer confidence and a slowing national economy undermined expected revenue from sales tax. The biennial budget passed by city leaders last year predicted none of that, and while national macroeconomic trends are outside the control of city government, Brown points to local factors behind the deficit, too — factors the city can address. Continue reading at Inlander. (Inlander)