Manufactured home park residents pray for relief as lawmakers aim at rent
Manufactured home parks have undergone a national trend in recent years, shifting from the hands of small landlords to real estate investment trusts or owners who buy up numerous parks and increase rents. The tenants of those parks, often seniors living on fixed incomes, are left with little choice but to pay because in Southwest Washington — as with many areas in the Northwest — affordable housing is increasingly hard to find. Continue reading at KNKX. (KNKX)
Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police in Washington
The governor’s push for $100 million in new state funding to hire police officers has gotten complicated as this year’s Washington legislative session enters its second half. A new bill moving through the Legislature that would rework the proposed grant plan has driven a 180-degree shift among lawmakers. Democrats have warmed to this one. Republicans have chilled. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Ryan Berry)
New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests
The long golden-brown strands of bull kelp that wash up along Washington’s shores might seem like just beach debris, but they’re a reminder of the vibrant underwater forests below. Children may play with them, while others tiptoe around them, not realizing their vital role in the ecosystem. Now, a new bill aims to formally recognize and protect these marine forests for future generations. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Terry Chea)
Auburn Reporter
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Axios
What Seattle’s recent quake streak means for the “Big One”
Seattle’s Klondike Gold Rush national park targeted for closure
Capital Press
Judge orders end to federal funding freeze
Everett Herald
Residents question Edmonds after hiring comms firm for RFA vote
One officer hired, 20 more to go: Everett PD faces persistent staffing shortages
Editorial: Open Sound Transit CEO hiring to public review
Comment: Stem loss of state tax revenue when banks are sold
Comment: What teachers’ certification brings to the classroom
News Tribune
Bill that would have turned Evergreen into UW branch campus is dead, official says
Opinion: Dams on the Snake River are killing salmon and, ultimately, orcas. Don’t stop removal
Northwest Asian Weekly
Roosevelt High student serves as page in WA State House (Pollet)
Olympian
Bill that would have turned Evergreen into UW branch campus is dead, official says
Are WA Dems trying to adjust the state Constitution to allow ‘abortions up to birth’? (Slatter)
Thurston County median home price is still very high. Could this new legislation help?
Housing-supply bill that would turn existing commercial buildings into homes advances (Walen)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Businesses seek clarity amid drama in D.C.
Economy shows ‘signs of cracks’ amid wave of cuts, changes
Seattle Times
WA Ecology director responds to federal rollbacks
Free school meals for thousands in WA at stake as Congress eyes budget (Riccelli, Wellman)
Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case
Editorial: Gov. Ferguson is treating failing ferry system like the crisis it is
Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County groups receive Puget Sound Energy grants
As Southern Resident orca population declines, those who care about them remain hopeful
Spokesman Review
Washington bill addressing racial disparities in traffic stops dies in committee (Street)
Closure of USDA service center in Dayton may hinder access to farm programs
Opinion: Rapidly rising rents increase housing instability for all
Opinion: Getting Washington’s Transition to Kindergarten program right
Column: Sending a message isn’t the best use of legislators’ time right now
Washington Post
Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets
For trans travelers, heading abroad has become difficult under new passport policy
Farmers called their work climate-smart to get federal funds. Now it may cost them.
WA State Standard
Recycling system overhaul bill clears Washington Senate (Lovelett, Liias)
Controversial permit-to-purchase gun bill clears Washington House (Berry, Farivar)
Inslee weighs in on pause of ferry electrification project he championed
Costs of child care now outpace college tuition in 38 states, analysis finds
Seattle’s only national park faces uncertainty as federal budget cuts continue
Unemployment benefits for striking workers gain approval from Washington Senate (Chapman, Wellman)
Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police in Washington (Reeves, Entenman, Jinkins)
Wenatchee World
Witnesses: Man detained by ICE at Wenatchee market
Supporters rally for Ukraine amidst concerns over U.S. commitment
Farmers face unique mental health challenges, but new voucher program aims to help
Legislative Watch: Bills advance on property sales and volunteer firefighter savings plans
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
2 children died from flu complications in King County last month
Federal agency to relocate Seattle office over ‘sanctuary city’ status
In Session: Despite potential cuts, bills to increase Washington school funding progress
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Lease for Seattle’s only federal park could be terminated
Waterfront celebrates opening of new protected bike lanes
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
City temporarily closes troubled Seattle park while gates are installed
Seattle unveils protected bike lane along waterfront, enhancing cyclist connectivity
KNKX Public Radio
As Trump cuts workforce, federal unemployment claims in WA double
Manufactured home park residents pray for relief as lawmakers aim at rent (Gregerson)
Washington’s top school official on protections for trans students and access to federal funds
Trump’s timber directives could sway Oregon forest policy, but market effects remain unclear
KXLY (ABC)
Airway Heights police officer awarded medal for saving newborn baby’s life
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham farmer leads push for more food access through mobile markets
Governor: Washington ferry service to be restored to pre-pandemic levels by summer
How new housing developments in Lynden could help the district reduce its bond cost
Cascade PBS
New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests (Nance)
Washington-based U.S. Forest Service rangers reinstated — for now
As Trump cuts workforce, federal unemployment claims in WA double
MyNorthwest
Bill requiring permits for gun purchases passes House on party-line vote (Peterson, Farivar)
The Urbanist
Op-Ed: Ann Davison and the Republican Politics of Suing Donald Trump
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: First post-time-change Monday
Where should SDOT build sidewalks/walkways in North Delridge? Walk-and-talk event ahead