March for Life returns to Washington: What to look for when anti-abortion activists gather
Thousands of anti-abortion activists are coming to Washington Friday for the annual March for Life, seeking to build momentum after a string of victories and maintain pressure on legislators. After decades of fighting to overturn Roe v. Wade, organizers are seeking to focus on the multiple state-by-state battles taking place over abortion rights. Continue reading at The Daily News. (Jacquelyn Martin)
‘Schools should be a safe place for kids’: Washington state superintendent sends out ‘guidance’ information for immigrant students
In a news release sent Thursday, the state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction stated it released a 13-page guidance packet that provides school districts with a “roadmap of requirements” related to student privacy, access to educational services and immigration enforcement on school campuses. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jesse Tinsley)
New Washington state rebate program will offer free e-bikes to some. Here’s who can qualify
Washington’s long-anticipated electric bike rebate program, which the state legislature allocated funding for in 2023, is finally set to launch. Last week the Washington State Department of Transportation announced that it would roll out the program in April. Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Jack Glenn)
Aberdeen Daily World
Court denies dismissal in crab price-fixing lawsuit
Grays Harbor’s Suzie Q 73-acre timber sale on pause
Axios
Nearly 17 years for officer in landmark sentencing
Bainbridge Island Review
‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return (Nance)
Bellingham Herald
Seattle judge grants WA’s request to temporarily block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
New Washington state rebate program will offer free e-bikes to some. Here’s who can qualify
Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Capital Press
Lawmakers introduce bill to protect Snake River dams
Supreme Court lifts nationwide stay of Corporate Transparency Act
The Daily News
Free developmental screening for Kelso kids
March for Life returns to Washington: What to look for when anti-abortion activists gather
Everett Herald
Council leadership changes across the county
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Federal Way Mirror
Local efforts for LGBTQIA rights gain focus in Federal Way (C. Wilson)
News Tribune
Pierce County leaders respond to warning not to interfere with immigration enforcement (Jinkins)
New York Times
First Officer Convicted Under a Washington State Law Gets 16-Year Sentence
Northwest Asian Weekly
City highlights efforts around public safety in CID
Olympian
WA child-care advocates rally at state Capitol to push for changes to ‘shaky’ system (Alvarado)
OSPI issues guidance to schools to protect undocumented students amid immigration crackdown
Puget Sound Business Journal
Trump administration could dramatically cut federal real estate
Seattle Times
WA sees bump in ferry riders with help from county-run boats
Auburn police officer sentenced in 2019 killing of unarmed man
Demand for ACA health insurance plans soars to record high in WA
OSPI sends immigration guidance to WA schools amid Trump orders
Instagram and Facebook blocked and hid abortion pill providers’ posts
Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide
WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth. That practice may end (Alvarado, Wilson)
Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon housing project receives $4 million grant
Spokesman Review
Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide
Device developed at Washington State University could help diagnose autism earlier
‘Schools should be a safe place for kids’: Washington state superintendent sends out ‘guidance’ information for immigrant students
‘The Chick’ changes hands: Freshman Reps. Michael Baumgartner and Emily Randall inherit famously bad painting as part of Congressional tradition
Opinion: We need all the tools in the tool box to solve our wildfire crisis
Opinion: Ensuring equitable access to innovative cancer treatments for all Washingtonians
Tri-City Herald
A guide to immigrant rights and resources in WA state, for migrants, employers and allies
Washington Post
Schools brace for immigration arrests, try to reassure terrified parents
Health researchers alarmed as administration pauses travel, communications
Trump says a ‘valve’ can solve California’s water woes. Experts say it’s not true
WA State Standard
In tight budget year, pressure builds to boost WA school funding (Pedersen, Wellman, Nobles)
U.S. House Republicans roll out bill to restrict birthright citizenship
Wenatchee World
State audits assess probes into 2 Wenatchee police shootings
Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima City Council dives into pool funding questions
Relatives of people who’ve died in WA jails press for state oversight (Saldaña, Obras)
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
New bills target in-class cell phone use to boost student focus (Liias)
450 tires dumped in Skagit County spark environmental concerns and investigation
Washington State University found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson sentenced to 16 years for murder of Jesse Sarey
Light rail reliability issues prompt Sound Transit to declare emergency, expedite fixes
Juror in Auburn police officer’s guilty murder trial describes ‘heartbreaking’ experience
Man claiming to be at Seattle high school for ‘recon’ arrested, carrying fake ID and other items
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Marysville schools to close, reconfigure amid $3M budget shortfall
Three middle school students hurt in school bus crash in North Seattle
What to know about the ruling blocking Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
Man with notebook with ‘mass casualty’ written inside arrested at Roosevelt High School, police say
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Senators question airlines over alleged zip code-based pricing
Temporary restraining order granted against effort to end birthright citizenship
Acclaimed former Seattle journalist Jesse Jones appointed director of state agency
Multi-agency cleanup and enforcement effort focuses on Seattle’s Little Saigon area
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Union drivers picket Costco’s shareholder meeting, pressing for better pay and benefits
Washington-based Costco defends its DEI policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Auburn officer sentenced to 200 months in prison for 2019 shooting death of homeless man
Washington issues guidance to schools on protecting immigrant students amid Trump orders
KNKX Public Radio
Casey Sixkiller transitions from EPA to lead state Dept. of Ecology
Auburn police officer sentenced in the fatal shooting of a homeless man
KUOW Public Radio
Trump’s proposed Canada tariff could boost Northwest energy bills
Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship
Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students
NW Public Radio
Immigration is tied to food security, farmer says, and food security is tied to national security
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Drivers to and from Seattle will face I-5 lane reductions for months
Living in a food desert means 27 miles one-way for this family’s groceries
Skagit Habitat for Humanity receives $1.1M to construct affordable homes
Tracking homeless deaths is complicated in Whatcom County — and nationwide
Cascade PBS
Farmworkers rally in Olympia amid federal court battle over wages
Judge blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship after WA lawsuit
King County fills three vacated WA Legislature seats (Alvarado, Thomas, Zahn)
MyNorthwest
Jesse Jones shares his vision for Results Washington
WA agency ‘to do everything we can’ to protect immigrant students
Former Auburn police officer sentenced to 16 years after murdering homeless man in 2019
Federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship
The Urbanist
Ferguson Transition Team: Transit-Oriented Development Should Be ‘Top Priority’ (Reed)
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday notes
UPDATE: West Seattle low bridge reopens after today’s second repair closure
Mayor announces interim SDOT director, other appointments including West Seattleite as chief public-safety officer