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Wednesday, March 1

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Associated Press
Father of Seattle ‘dreamer’ charged with immigration crime
Workers at Yakima soft drink company end strike
Border traffic from Canada similar to 2016 so far
State senate all in favor of legislation protecting dogs
Washington Senate approves REAL ID compliance bill
State agriculture director says Trump policies a concern
Senate confirms new transportation secretary
Washington Senate approves REAL ID compliance bill
House passes bill to enforce state school safety drills
Airports, lawyers brace for new Trump travel ban

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
‘Engaged’ Latino leaders converge on state Capitol to seek lawmakers’ help

Columbian
In Our View: Ruling a Win for Students

The Daily News
Castle Rock considers extending marijuana moratorium
Opinion: LO shelter is not the answer

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Little interest in Olympia to tie Boeing jobs to big tax break (Robinson, Lytton)
State Senate OKs bill to add hundreds of ballot drop boxes (Hunt)
Harrop: Democrats, start here with reform: Illegal immigration is not OK
Editorial: Lawmakers should make it easier to ticket distracted drivers

Federal Way Mirror
King County Council supports preserving North Lake land
Literacy embedded into the goals of FWPS’ strategic plan
Government commits to preserving 40-plus acres of former Weyerhauser land

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Ranker urges, ‘take our country back’ (Ranker)
Editorial: Why states matter | Editorial (Ranker)
Letter: Senator Ranker Rocks (Ranker)

Kirkland Reporter
Rep. Goodman bill protecting vulnerable persons passes House (Goodman)

Kitsap Daily News
The Veterans Legislative Coalition is working on your behalf

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Washington Senate approves REAL ID compliance bill

News Tribune (subscription required)
Lawmakers want to ease sting of Sound Transit 3 taxes – or let cities opt out
Tacoma to notify more neighbors about big industrial projects
Pot sales pay for schools and road repairs, but Trump might take that away

New York Times
Threats and Vandalism Leave American Jews on Edge in Trump Era
5 Key Takeaways From President Trump’s Speech
Trump Offers ‘Miracles,’ but Few Details on How to Achieve Them

Olympian (subscription required)
Lacey based affordable housing nonprofit invites public to see new apartment
Stakeholders await money for Capitol Lake environmental study
Editorial: Finance tools needed for county courthouse

Peninsula Daily News
Inslee expresses concern over health care following meeting

Puget Sound Business Journal
Cities are following Seattle’s lead in dropping Wells Fargo, bank leader says
Amazon looks to Kentucky lawmakers for more tax breaks for cargo jet hub
Cannabis attorney doesn’t see the DOJ ‘obliterating states’ rights’ when it comes to the marijuana industry

Redmond Reporter
Redmond native and interfaith leader Welton to deliver opening prayer tomorrow at Washington State House

Seattle Times (subscription required)
The squeeze is on: Tax bills soar at Seattle’s old apartment buildings
Seattle picks final route for missing link in Burke-Gilman Trail
Editorial: Lawmakers should give Washington a new Voting Rights Act

Seattle Weekly
Why Ed Murray Can’t Quit the Catholic Church
A Badly Needed Conversation About Homeless Spending
This Seattle-Based Startup Looks to Capitalize on #DeleteUber
Cyclists, Business Groups Reach Compromise on Burke-Gilman ‘Missing Link’

Spokesman Review
Washington Senate passes REAL ID changes
Washington and Idaho reaction to Trump’s speech: A call to dream big or full of empty promises
A case study of bullying: Ex-Freeman High School student says peer harassed him for years; alleged bully denies it
Spokane Public Schools superintendent gets raise
Idaho Senate panel agrees to delete climate change from new school science standards
Washington lawmakers — Best friends to man’s best friend?
Shawn Vestal: Mayor Condon should do more than clam up on streets director

Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: State lobbying laws should be tighter
Guest Opinion: Energy facility committee has worked — so far

USA Today
Fact-checking President Trump’s first address to Congress

Washington Post
Maiden address filled with numerous inaccuracies
Trump is selling snake oil to the Rust Belt

Yakima Herald Republic
Prosser residents sound off about anti-illegal-immigration Facebook posts by school employees

Broadcast

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Washington ready to defend state’s legal pot amid expected DOJ crackdown
Bill in Olympia dies; convicted criminals’ DNA still untested in Seattle (Orwall)

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Growers worried about immigration enforcement (Ortiz-Self, Habib, Wellman)

KNKX FM
Final Deal On School Funding In Washington Could Be Months Away
Latinos Want Washington Lawmakers To Create ‘Safe Harbor’
What’s Life Like In 200 Square Feet? Tacoma Sustainability Expo Features Tiny House
Bill Would Allow Oregon Juries To Award Unlimited Damages For Pain And Suffering
Billboard About Gender Roles Sparks Debate, Protest In North Carolina

KUOW FM
Inslee ‘More Concerned’ After Meeting Trump In Person
In Spanish-Language Response, Activist Says Trump Is Inspiring Discrimination
War Of The Wells: Hirst Decision Draws Stealthy Demonstration To Washington Capitol
Trump Repeals Rule Designed To Block Gun Sales To Certain Mentally Ill People

NW Public Radio
Final Deal On School Funding In Washington Could Be Months AwayWashington House Votes Unanimously To Limit Disclosure Of Religious Affiliation
War Of The Wells: Hirst Decision Draws Stealthy Demonstration To Washington Capitol

Web

Crosscut
Confirmed: Republicans were $1 billion short on school funding
Are WA kids at risk for lead poisoning? We don’t really know.

Slog
The new living-wage fee: Politically motivated or just another expense?
Seattle population hits 700,000, but our transportation system isn’t ready