Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court
The past couple months have been a rollercoaster ride at the Port of Seattle. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff whipsaw, international cargo imports spiked in March and April as shippers tried to get ahead of anticipated tariffs. Traffic through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma dropped significantly in recent weeks, but forecasts now predict a rebound. Shippers are trying to rush goods after the United States agreed to lower import taxes on China from 145% to 30% for a 90-day truce, according to Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins. Businesses fear what could come after those 90 days. Continue reading at the Washington State Standard. (Pete Saloutos)
Facing extreme health disparities, Native voices must be added to Spokane’s Board of Health under new state law
A seat meant to represent tribal communities has remained vacant on the Spokane Regional Health District board for the past three years. A new state law will require multiple tribal voices to be seated on the board overseeing Spokane’s public health. The new law is set to remake the local board and potentially double its size. Local health boards must now seat a board member appointed by a local tribe or an urban Indian organization recognized by the Indian Health Service. According to the law’s author, that could mean three tribal representatives on the SRHD board, if not more. Continue reading at the Spokesman-Review. (Dan Pelle)
State cuts wildfire prevention funds in half. Is WA ready for the summer fire season?
Washington state lawmakers made numerous cuts to balance the budget — including a “massive” reduction in the state’s wildfire prevention, resilience and response funding. That’s according to Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove, head of the Department of Natural Resources. He said that a few years ago, state lawmakers committed to providing $125 million per biennium for wildfire prevention and response. Over the past two bienniums, it averaged about $120 million. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Steve Bloom)
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Bainbridge Island Review
Few BI priorities advance in state legislature (Hansen, Simmons, Nance)
Bellingham Herald
Freebies, discounts and new routes on Washington ferries this summer
Canada, we miss you. Bellingham leaders invite ‘favorite cousin’ for a visit
They’re not tickets. What to know about WA’s new speeding ‘courtesy notices’
Capital Press
Farm groups worry about Make America Healthy Again report
Everett Herald
New 911 center in Everett built to survive disaster
Students, educators speak out against Early Learning Center closure
Letter: Return of salmon after dam removal proves it works
Comment: Cuts to science grants threat to our health, economy
The Inlander
New retail cannabis licenses are coming to Washington in the name of social equity
International Examiner
New SPD Chief Shon Barnes shares public safety priorities with the CID
Kent Reporter
U.S. Rep. Smith rips ICE raid at Kent company
ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent beverage business
News Tribune
11 stories highlight Pierce County’s approach to address homelessness
‘Nobody wins.’ Parents, staff react to deep cuts at Tacoma Public Schools
Contract talks get ugly between Pierce County, deputies. Public safety at risk?
Opinion: Tacoma, don’t plant the wrong trees. Our canopy must face a new climate
Northwest Asian Weekly
Two legal green card holders held in “black box” of CBP custody at SeaTac Airport — Local officials not notified
Olympian
Ferguson targets ‘illegal’ Trump tariffs with his support for multi-state lawsuit
State cuts wildfire prevention funds in half. Is WA ready for the summer fire season? (Robinson)
Peninsula Daily News
Joint Public Safety Facility pared down
Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA launches online tool to boost manufacturing efforts
Sound Transit starts testing light rail cars on I-90 floating span
Sustainable aviation fuel center at Paine Field lands new funding
Seattle Times
Wildfire season in WA: Above-normal risk in forecast
Memorial Day travel: How to navigate flying at Sea-Tac
WA residents will need state permit to buy guns under new law
Law amending WA ‘parents bill of rights’ goes into effect immediately
Once-proud WA beer brand making ‘kitschy’ comeback in Canada and Texas
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
Editorial: Ferguson complicit in largest tax increase in WA history
Opinion: NIH funding drives the health of WA economy and its residents
Spokesman Review
‘How are we going to survive that long?’: Spokane-area companies adjust to ‘inefficiencies’ of tariffs
Facing extreme health disparities, Native voices must be added to Spokane’s Board of Health under new state law (Hill)
Tri-City Herald
Richland is abandoning Bateman Island now that feds cut off their access
Shauna Sowersby: Raises for one union not funded in WA budget, leading to finger-pointing
Washington Post
Justices deadlock on religious school
House approves Trump’s massive tax, immigration package
WA State Standard
Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court
Columbia River salmon restoration hit hard by $1.5B cut to Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid
Upper-income taxpayers favored in U.S. House GOP budget bill, nonpartisan analysis shows
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
New Washington state coalition challenges Trump tariffs
Banned police guns could end up in the hands of civilians
Seattle leaders take new actions to prevent crime at parks, beaches
KXLY (ABC)
$48 million Trent-Pines project coming to Spokane Valley
Spokane County approves new license plate cameras prompting privacy concerns
“It’s their land again”: Salish School accepts land transfer from Catholic Charities in emotional ceremony
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Cascadia Daily News
Guemes Island Ferry repairs fall farther behind schedule
Whatcom-Skagit Housing program facing federal funding cuts
Glacier battery storage site, once cutting edge, now source of frustration for residents
Cascade PBS
Gov. Ferguson approves $78 billion spending plan with new taxes
Gov. Ferguson says Trump tariff effects could be ‘profound’ in WA
The Stranger
Slog AM: ICE Is in Our Courtrooms, the House Passed the Big Beautiful Bill, the IRS Is a Snitch
Washington Observer
A new student bill of rights (Stonier)
Ferguson tacks left and embraces the Legislature
Permit-to-purchase gun control gets a final green light (Berry)
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday, with holiday weekend approaching, and air/sea drill reminder
STATE FERRIES: With systemwide community meeting #2 tomorrow, here’s what happened at #1 today