In Toxic Detention
The detention center imprisons people who are suspected of violating civil immigration laws. While immigrants detained in the facility are from countries across the globe, many are from Latin America, one of several regions that has felt the brunt of European colonization and American imperialism. The impacts of these forces have made life in the countries unlivable for many, forcing people to migrate. However, when they reach the borders of the countries, including the United States, which have contributed to or caused their displacement, they are met with hostility and immigration policies that turn their plight into profit. Continue reading at The Nation. (Rico Moore)
As lease deadline approaches, Seattle homeless camp may have nowhere to go
A plan to move a sanctioned homeless encampment in Seattle appears to have fallen apart at the last minute, eliciting finger-pointing from public officials. Leaders of the encampment say barring a quick resolution they will move to an unsanctioned location on Saturday. More than 100 people including 17 children live at Tent City 4, a self-managed community outside the Seattle Mennonite Church in the Lake City neighborhood, where they’ve been for the past year. Their lease expires Saturday. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)
Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes
Corporate titans. Bank executives. Restaurant operators. Airplane owners. They’re all trying to convince Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson that there are problems with the tax bills on his desk, and they are suggesting vetoes as a fix. Not surprisingly, they say the provisions drawing their antipathy will cost them, and by extension their customers, more money. Ferguson has received written requests from hundreds of people and groups hoping to influence him ahead of Tuesday, the deadline to make decisions on pending bills. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero)
Axios
Bartell Drugs: A Seattle legacy fades away
Overdose deaths drop in Washington state
Why new Starbucks dress code prompted hundreds of baristas to strike
Capital Press
French utility pulls plug on Washington wind project
Everett Herald
Everett Community College to close Early Learning Center
Helion celebrates smoother path to fusion energy site approval
Washington tries to maintain B.C. ties amid Trump era tensions (Heck, Wellman, Shewmake)
Next stop for Washington housing: More construction near transit (Heck)
Snohomish County plans to resurface about 76 miles of roads this summer
The Nation
In Toxic Detention (Ortiz-Self)
News Tribune
Tacoma police leader ‘feared coming forward’ about ex-Deputy Chief Paul Junger
Can Tacoma preserve tree canopy while increasing housing? City embarks on plan
Opinion: Bill will hobble Washington’s affordable housing
Opinion: ICE detained a parent taking his kid to school. Our leaders need to stand up to it
New York Times
Trump Administration Live Updates: Right-Wing House Members Who Want Deeper Cuts Block Domestic Policy Bill
Olympian
From child care to textured hair, here are some new laws coming to WA (Hunt, Doglio, Morgan, Hansen, Alvarado, Nance, Krishnadasan, Ortiz-Self)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Mariners plan multimillion-dollar stadium upgrades
Valley Medical Center to close clinics amid financial strain
Seattle Times
Cyber attack affects operations at Pierce County Library System
Survivor of deadly North Cascades climbing fall speaks to officials
Supreme Court unravels ‘absurdity’ of Trump birthright ban, says AG Brown
As lease deadline approaches, Seattle homeless camp may have nowhere to go
Trump suspends asylum system, leaving immigrants to face an uncertain future
Trump administration must resume $11 billion in funding for public health departments, judge rules
Spokesman Review
Spokane promised share of 911 dispatch funds if negotiations fail with regional dispatcher (Ormsby, Hill)
Challenge from Washington and other states to Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship makes way to U.S. Supreme Court
Opinion: We can’t solve the housing crisis by reducing our options
Washington Post
Big U.S. cities grew in 2024, reversing covid-era population declines
As Republicans weigh Medicaid work requirements, Georgia offers a warning
Supreme Court grapples with nationwide orders blocking birthright citizenship ban
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling could make it easier to prove excessive force by police
WA State Standard
Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law
Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Medicaid cut threatens $700M loss for Washington state
Proposed 24/7 crisis center in Capitol Hill draws mixed reactions
Lewis County juvenile facility to remain overcrowded after bills fail
Gov. Ferguson signs Sen. Bill Ramos’ final bills at event in Issaquah
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Sound Transit looking for input on Everett light rail Link extension
CVS bids to take over Bartell Drugs, Rite Aid locations in Pacific Northwest
Clark County settles with family of motorist shot and killed by deputy in 2021
Report: Kroger stores overcharging consumers on discounted or ‘for sale’ items
Family alleges Auburn hospital let loved one with severe dementia leave facility, found 9 miles away
KUOW Public Radio
Washington AG Brown’s 3 takeaways from birthright citizenship SCOTUS hearing
Family of Garfield High student fatally shot on campus sues Seattle Public Schools
KXLY (ABC)
Study reveals urgent need for child care in Spokane’s University District
Drug use and crime concerns near Ridpath Apartments in downtown Spokane
Local music teacher to be honored by Barry Manilow during his summer concert in Spokane
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Anacortes Superintendent leaving for top job in Northshore School District
Lummi Island ferry fares will increase again after lawsuit temporarily rolled back fares
Cascade PBS
WA governor signs three immigrants rights bills into law (Ortiz-Self, Hasegawa, Trudeau)
Proposed state and federal budget cuts threaten WA abortion access
MyNorthwest
AG Brown defends birthright citizenship as Supreme Court weighs order, nationwide injunctions
The Urbanist
Seattle Police Want to Add StarChase Car Tracking to Technology Arsenal
Op Ed: Five Ways to Lower Rents in Seattle