High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest
Plans for a high-speed rail line that connects Seattle to Portland and Vancouver, B.C., are slowly moving forward — although it will likely be decades before anyone can board one of the trains. Why it matters: The Cascadia region is expected to gain at least 3 million residents by 2050. A bullet train could help move those people quickly, cutting car and plane trips that generate emissions and fuel climate change. Continue reading at Axios. (Brendan Lynch)
ICE acting like a ‘terrorist force,’ Rep. Jayapal says in Spokane visit
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle, labeled U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement a “terrorist force” ahead of a Monday night town hall in Spokane. The top Democrat on the House of Representatives immigration subcommittee, Jayapal spent Monday meeting with local immigrants and business owners impacted by ICE raids. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)
Washington AG pledges ‘fight’ to preserve birthright citizenship as SCOTUS limits nationwide injunctions
Democratic attorneys general from five states including Washington said Friday they were disappointed but undeterred by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the Trump administration in a case surrounding birthright citizenship. The high court’s 6-3 decision restricts the powers of federal judges to freeze President Donald Trump’s executive orders nationwide, including the one eliminating birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents and those on temporary visas. Continue reading at KUOW. (Amy Radil)
Aberdeen Daily World
Elma School District to destroy all special education records for students born in 1996
Axios
High-speed rail plans inch forward in the Pacific Northwest (Liias)
“Big, beautiful bill” pushes millions of people away from social safety net
What to know about the DOJ revoking citizenship of naturalized Americans
The Daily News
Longview-based foster care nonprofit to close
Setting ‘The Table’: Food truck hub planned for Longview
Everett Herald
Snohomish County releases draft of wildfire protection plan
Lynnwood light rail leads to new trees in Mountlake Terrace
Editorial: EGOP should heed all-caps message on tax policy bill
Comment: Federal agencies notch a win from Supreme Court
Comment: GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill extreme on immigration, too
Kitsap Sun
Habitat’s first ‘net-zero’ home aims to set families up for stability, sustainability
Opinion: Kitsap should resolve to stand up against hate and political repression
New York Times
California Rolls Back Its Landmark Environmental Law
Republican Bill Puts Nation on New, More Perilous Fiscal Path
Puget Sound Business Journal
Gen Z turns to chatbots for workplace advice
Opportunity Zones 2.0 is taking shape — but there’s a red flag
Seattle Medium
Cantwell Questions Cuts To Programs Serving Minority And Women-Owned Businesses
Seattle Mourns The Passing Of Dr. Charles Mitchell, Champion Of Education And Equity
Washington State Patrol Implements Innovative Cellphone Data Tool To Combat Speeding
Lenny Wilkens Celebrated with Statue Unveiling At Climate Pledge Arena, Honoring His Legendary Legacy
Seattle Times
ICE acting like a ‘terrorist force,’ Rep. Jayapal says in Spokane visit
WA Wildlife commission sued, accused of ‘egregious’ violations of records law
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
Washington Post
Ditching disposable plastic isn’t easy. Here’s what worked for me.
Flint completes replacement of lead pipes, ending a decade-long crisis
Senate passes Trump’s massive tax bill, sending it to House for final passage
WA State Standard
These Washington laws take effect July 1
Op-Ed: Corporate interests shouldn’t take precedence over everyday people in WA’s budget
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Here’s what will get pricier in Washington due to new laws
Washington state’s fuel tax will rise on Tuesday. Here’s why
WA nursery for drug-dependent babies closes after Gov. Ferguson cuts funding
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Gas tax and other fees begin today in WA (Liias)
WA hunting, fishing license fees increasing on July 1 for first time since 2011
WA Attorney General leads lawsuit against Department of Education mental health funding cuts
KUOW Public Radio
Washington’s gas tax will rise on July 1 (Liias)
Feds throw Washington’s $1.2B broadband program into disarray (Ryu)
Narrowed plan for public land sales is dropped from GOP mega-bill
Heading outdoors? WA recreation prices go up as state tries to fix budget deficit
Washington AG pledges ‘fight’ to preserve birthright citizenship as SCOTUS limits nationwide injunctions
Supporters of Pierce County man deported to Africa by Trump administration call on Ferguson for pardon
Woman charged in 2016 Clallam County murder, marking first big break for WA’s Indigenous cold case unit
KXLY (ABC)
Brush fire burning along I-90 in Spokane Valley
Spokane City Council fails to pass ordinance designating public areas as ‘non-public’ to restrict access to immigration officers
NW Public Radio
Chelan County to stop sharing court dates with ICE after courthouse arrest
Washington AG sues Trump over gun modifications—and a pro-gun bishop backs the fight
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Border expansion delays, property buy-outs frustrate Sumas businesses
InvestigateWest
Seattle-area man who allegedly trawled dating sites for victims charged with sex trafficking
MyNorthwest
Washington gas prices among the highest in the nation
WA hunting, fishing license fees increasing on July 1 for first time since 2011
Washington’s population continues to grow, but more slowly than in years past
The Urbanist
Seattle Eases Accessory Dwelling Restrictions Just Ahead of State Deadline
Washington Observer
Gas tax hike boosts fuel prices even higher
Supremes shield state labor negotiations from public records law