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Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Tuesday, December 10

US Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Maxine Waters

House Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump
House Democrats unveiled two narrowly drawn articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday, saying he had abused the power of his office and obstructed Congress in its investigation of his conduct regarding Ukraine. Continue reading in The Washington Post.


Washington state legislative building

Legislative Building in Olympia evacuated Monday following bomb threat
The Legislative Building was evacuated late Monday afternoon due to a reported bomb threat, according to a Capitol Campus alert from the Department of Enterprise Services. State employees were sent home and all events at the building have been canceled, according to the alert. Continue reading in the Olympian.


Governor Jay Inslee

Jay Inslee not ready to OK $30 car tabs. Republicans feel otherwise as session looms
Gov. Jay Inslee said he will not ask lawmakers to approve $30 car tabs early next year in response to the outcome of last month’s Initiative 976 vote. In an interview with The News Tribune, Inslee said he wants to hear from the state Supreme Court on whether I-976 violates the state constitution. It’s unclear on when that will happen. Continue reading in The News Tribune.


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Associated Press
Public Lands commissioner proposes fund to fight, prevent wildfires
Washington agency to look at other wolf management tools
‘We must act;’ Democrats unveil Trump impeachment charges
NorthWestern Energy seeks to buy more of Colstrip coal plant
Seattle to invest record $110M in affordable housing
Wyoming governor considers suing Washington over terminal
US wildlife officials agree to grizzly bear review
Some leaking diesel fuel from train reaches Columbia River
Washington state investigators find human skeletal remains

Aberdeen Daily World
Oped: We need a lifelong, universal approach to psychological care

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Fish for free or visit Washington state parks for free on these 2020 dates
Here’s when the North Cascades Highway will close for the winter season
White supremacist group targets Ferndale after #NoHate sculpture is installed
Bellingham Municipal Court building evacuated after reports of natural gas smell
Dogs allowed? State working on rules to take your pet to restaurants
More people want to bring their dogs to restaurants in Whatcom. But is it allowed?
Update: Train leaks 500 gallons of diesel in Tri-Cities. Some went into the Columbia River

Bothell Reporter
UW Bothell professors create sexual harassment prevention toolkit for agricultural workers

Columbian
Battle Ground Public Schools allows elective sex education class (Stonier)

The Daily News
Retiring CEO leaves port ‘positioned well for the future’

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Foundation director’s one word to describe EvCC: ‘Opportunity’
Editorial: State fish, wildlife agency in a hunt for funding

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Low rainfall during November contributes to smaller salmon runs

News Tribune (subscription required)
The future of pay-per-mile and other things Jay Inslee told us during a 1-on-1 interview
Fish for free or visit Washington state parks for free on these 2020 dates
Jay Inslee not ready to OK $30 car tabs. Republicans feel otherwise as session looms
Legislative Building in Olympia evacuated Monday following bomb threat
$700K from U.S. Department of Defense funds national STEM program at Bethel schools
Boeing 737 Max was plagued with production problems, whistleblower says

Olympian (subscription required)
Legislative Building in Olympia evacuated Monday following bomb threat

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County commissioners enact new shooting range moratorium
Jefferson Sheriff’s Office investigating ‘suspected suicide’ at Forks jail
Positive outcome hoped for after arrest of Sequim resident

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle’s wealth boom and disparity, as told through its public schools
Burien has been plagued by noise from Sea-Tac Airport. So residents sued the government — and won.
New trouble on Whidbey Island as chemicals from Naval Air Station contaminate a creek

Spokesman Review
Operating in the red: Providence Sacred Heart has been losing money since 2016
Shea calls investigation Marxist, Globalist tactic (Sullivan)

Tri-City Herald
Train leaks 500 gallons of diesel in Tri-Cities. Some went into the Columbia River
Editorial: Increasing hatchery Chinook salmon will help Orcas

Washington Post
Democrats unveil articles of impeachment
The articles of impeachment, explained
Democrats go narrow. Was that smart?
U.S. officials doubted their own strategy from the start, confidential documents show
Trump lashes out at FBI director in wake of inspector general’s report
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray isn’t playing along
House Democrats announce support for revised trade deal with Mexico and Canada
As impeachment articles are unveiled, Trump signals continued corruption
For articles of impeachment, less really is more

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Approximate 26% drop in Seattle tunnel weekday usage since tolling began
Ferndale police investigating fliers posted with ties to hate group
Seattle councilmember Kshama Sawant proposes ban on winter evictions
City of Seattle invests $110 million to create nearly 2,000 affordable housing units
Lynnwood City Council approves plan to build 18-acre development near light rail station

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Police: Bellingham Uber driver attacked, strangled for wearing turban
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant wants to block evictions in winter
Bellevue City Council vote to amend land use codes related to homeless camps
Bomb threat evacuates State Capitol building

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Eviction ban during Seattle’s cold months to be mulled by city council
Lynnwood votes to move forward on Northline Village development
Now that’s a shark tank! Seattle approves $34 million toward new aquarium project

KNKX FM
Upon urging from youth activists, Tacoma City Council to vote on climate
House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
What’s on lawmakers’ minds? A sneak peek at bills in the upcoming legislative session.
Increase in HIV diagnoses refocuses King County’s effort to address it
UW study reveals troubling trend among drug users in Washington state
‘Really unhappy outcomes’: Report looks at girls in foster care, juvenile justice system

KUOW FM
It’s an annual tradition in Seattle: Promise more money for housing than ever before
Why hasn’t the FAA cleared the Max? Here’s the worry
READ: Articles Of Impeachment Against President Trump
House Democrats Support Updated Trade Deal With Mexico And Canada
House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
Federal judge rules in favor of Seattle in immigration case
From Consensus To Deadlock: Is Impeachment Still A Check On Presidents?
With Paris Peace Talks, Putin And Zelenskiy Meet For First Time
There’s A New Kind Of Inequality. And It’s Not About Income
READ: DOJ Inspector General’s Report On The Russia Investigation

NW Public Radio
House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against President Trump

Q13 TV (Fox)
Court documents detail horrifying abuse 3-year-old Bellingham girl endured prior to death
Seattle to invest record $110M in affordable housing
Seattle City Council considering plan to halt evictions during winter
Seattle Aquarium gets $34 million boost from city towards building ‘Ocean Pavilion

Web

Seattle P.I.
New UW research tackles fire forecasting to better manage future wildfires
Councilmember Kshama Sawant proposes ban on evictions in Seattle during the winter
Trump puts Rep. Jayapal on ‘losers’ list; draws memories of Nixon ‘Enemies List’

Slog
The Case Against Rent Control
Give This Olive Garden Worker, and Other Struggling Workers Statewide, a Secure Schedule (Macri, Saldaña)