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Thursday, February 16

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Associated Press
Judge orders government to explain why ‘Dreamer’ was arrested  (Ortiz-Self)
State Supreme Court to rule in same-sex wedding florist case 
Fliers targeting ‘illegal aliens’ found at WSU in Pullman
Texas splits with other states to defend Trump’s travel ban
Senate approves measure expanding prison education programs 
Seattle ‘dreamer’ faces deportation
Detained Mexican in Seattle pushed into immigration debate 
Court rules against Richland florist in gay wedding case
Lawmakers, activists call for release of Seattle ‘dreamer’
Fliers targeting ‘illegal aliens’ found at WSU

Aberdeen Daily World  
Silver King demolition has begun
Fish and Wildlife to release Grays Harbor, Willapa River salmon forecasts Wednesday
Increased threat of landslides in lower Chehalis Valley

Bainbridge Island Review 
Senator Murray on Puzder’s retreat from Labor post: ‘Workers and families across the country spoke up loud and clear’
Rep. Hansen named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (Hansen)
Opinion: Public schools: Who Should Pay More? | The Petri Dish

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)  
No ‘sanctuary’ but Bellingham police won’t enforce immigration laws 
Sen. Ericksen heavily criticized for post on controversial cartoon 

Columbian  
Press Talk: The path to that new bridge (Cleveland)
Clark Talks discusses bridges, pipeline, students’ trip to U.N. (Cleveland)

The Daily News 
Public ask for greater restrictions for emergency shelters at Ad Hoc meeting
Recreational smelt dipping still uncertain

Everett Herald (subscription required)  
Toll lane foes vent frustrations at state Senate hearing
More taxes needed for schools, but that’s where agreement ends
Immigrant workers strike for ‘Day Without Immigrants’ protest
Trump White House wrestles with a crush of crises
Editorial: State’s prisons agency needs reforms after early-release scandal

Federal Way Mirror 
AEDs help local police save lives
Federal Way Police Department accepting applications for citizens academy

Highline Times 
Sexual assault cold cases earn legislators’ attention (Orwall)

Journal of the San Juan Islands 
State and local governments address public record requests
School bond looking grim; fire commission increases members

Kirkland Reporter 
North and East King County cities commit $7 million to human services
Open space officially named for Bud Homan

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)  
State Supreme Court to rule in same-sex wedding florist case

News Tribune (subscription required) 
Tacoma water-protection group files initiative petition to stop special water contracts
Editorial: Cellphone driving law needs smart upgrade now

Olympian (subscription required)  
Judge orders government to explain why ‘Dreamer’ was arrested
The Latest: Boeing workers reject efforts to unionize plant
Health advocates blast new Trump proposals to stabilize Obamacare marketplace
He was the victim in a car crash; now, he could end up getting deported
A ‘day without immigrants’ planned for Thursday. Up next, a day without women.
Editorial: Flynn is just the first target

Puget Sound Business Journal 
Dispute over Mercer Island’s I-90 access lane threatens to stall light rail project

Renton Reporter 
Homeless students in Renton schools increased last year

Seattle Times (subscription required)  
For democracy’s sake, we need to burst ideological bubbles
Do feds have evidence that detained Dreamer is a gang member beyond tattoo?
Seattle schools vow to alleviate concerns of immigrant students, families
Seattle takes step toward closing Burke-Gilman Trail’s missing link
King County seeks to allocate $750,000 to help immigrants
Crippled treatment plant continues to dump raw sewage into Puget Sound
Editorial: School water safety should be a higher priority
Opinion: From prison to college to success

Skagit Valley Herald
Mumps cases reported in Skagit County
Clean Samish Initiative partners discuss progress

Spokesman Review  
Washington, Idaho senators call for investigation into Michael Flynn’s Russian contacts
Fliers at WSU targeting ‘illegal aliens’ appear to be from white supremacist group
Surge in drug price won’t pose threat to heroin overdose patients in Washington
Mudslide on Interstate 90 near Issaquah blocks all westbound lanes for several hours
Spokane County Republicans invite conservative pundit Tomi Lahren to speak
Spokane Valley weighs funding for pothole fix

Tri-City Herald  
State Supreme Court rules Richland flower shop discriminated against gay couple 

USA Today 
George Takei: How ‘America First’ puts many of us last
Foreign-born contributed $107B in income tax. And 9 other stats on ‘Day Without Immigrants’

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)  
Editorial: Local suicide prevention group is seeking community help 

Wenatchee World (subscription required) 
Island annexations failing
Grizzly meeting draws bear-sized crowd
Quincy hospital turns to committee for financial advice
Wenatchee schools levy goes to voters April 25

Yakima Herald Republic  
Senate bill: Tribal members living off reservation must register vehicles through state
“A Day Without Immigrants” protests planned across the country
Panel offers insight on how Constitution’s checks and balances affect presidential power
Washington state GOP lawmakers push for income tax amendment
State to conduct 5-year study of wolf impacts in Washington
Editorial: Homelessness an issue for schools and community

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)  
Prisoners in their own land: Warriors and Resisters
Family friend defends detained ‘Dreamer’ in Seattle area
Lawmakers want answers about ‘Dreamer’ arrest
Mukilteo ferry terminal construction coming soon
Oregon pursues a gun crime left largely unaddressed in Washington (Hansen)
Seattle 9th most expensive rent in the world
Washington bill targeting ‘Sobriety for Sale’ passes out of committee

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)  
Dozens protest outside detention center over the arrest of ‘dreamer’
WSDOT: Report listing new 520 bridge as ‘deficient’ was correct
Bills in Oregon, 17 other states, require public tax returns for presidential candidates

KNKX FM  
Boeing Employees Vote Against Unionizing In South Carolina 
Washington Attorney General Says He’s Prepared To Sue Trump Again 
Oregon Measure Would Take ‘Vision Zero’ Concept Statewide 
Senate Blocks Obama-Era Rule Tightening Checks On Mentally Ill Gun Buyers

KUOW FM  
520 and hundreds of other bridges labeled deficient 
Possible government shutdown won’t stop development in Black Diamond 
Iraqi living in Seattle: ‘This is not a country that I want to give up on’ 
Bill In Washington’s State House Aims To Delist Gray Wolf 
After anti-gay threat, victim and police see Seattle community pull together 
Judge denies ACLU request to pause Seattle homeless sweeps 
DACA Recipient Sues U.S. Government After He Is Detained By Immigration Authorities

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO Radio) 
Dino Rossi doesn’t mind being Sound Transit’s public enemy No. 1
Sound Transit CEO calls Mercer Island lawsuit ‘regrettable’

NW Public Radio 
Dam Experts Say Maintenance, Oversight Stretched Nationwide
‘Not In This Washington.’ State Democrats Respond To Trump Orders (Palumbo)
Prohibited Gun Buyers Get A Pass In Washington, But Not In Oregon
Washington Attorney General Says He’s Prepared To Sue Trump Again

Q13 TV (FOX)  
Washington court rules against florist in gay wedding case
Mayor’s decision to hold City Council session at mosque draws criticism
‘Dreamers’ fear deportation after local DACA recipient detained
Fliers targeting ‘illegal aliens’ found at WSU in Pullman
Businesses rally in support of ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ protest set for Thursday

Web

Crosscut 
Campus sexual assault: Washington students still woefully uninformed

Publicola  
Paid Family Leave: Meanwhile, in the Washington State Legislature (Keiser)

Seattle P.I.  
Puzder pulls his nomination, Murray celebrates on Senate floor

Slog  
Washington State Supreme Court: Florist who refused to provide flowers for a gay wedding violated anti-discrimination law