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Monday, June 27

Gov. Jay Inslee and state lawmakers hold press conference at the WA state Capitol in Olympia

Gov. Jay Inslee says WA State Patrol won’t cooperate with other states’ abortion investigations
In fiery remarks by the state Capitol steps, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Saturday blasted the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade as “radical” and “un-American,” and announced the state would fight back through law enforcement, extra support for women seeking abortions and an effort to advance a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to an abortion. The governor plans to instruct the Washington State Patrol not to cooperate with law enforcement officials from other states who may seek to prosecute violations of their states’ abortion laws as people travel to Washington seeking abortions. Inslee said he would support legislation to make that a statewide policy, binding other Washington law enforcement agencies to the same prohibition. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim)


A woman sits with a sign at the reproductive rights protest

King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Americans woke up on June 24 to news of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, and while abortions and reproductive care will remain legal in Washington, the state is expected to become strained. King County Executive Dow Constantine said healthcare providers and public health leaders are bracing for a large influx of individuals traveling to Washington and King County in order to obtain abortions. Constantine announced that a $1 million grant in emergency funding would be provided to bolster abortion response in Washington. Continue reading at Auburn Reporter. (Hannah Saunders)


File photo of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

WA expected to get funding for mental health, school safety with passage of gun bill
The bipartisan bill President Joe Biden signed Saturday offers some of the most sweeping changes to the nation’s gun laws in recent memory — and new financial backing for mental health supports and school safety. Washington’s health and school officials are waiting on the particulars. It’s unclear precisely how the law, which passed the Senate Thursday and the House on Friday, will affect access to mental health care and school supports. But here are four ways the measure could affect Washington state. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (J. Scott Applewhite)


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Associated Press
Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

Aberdeen Daily World
Hoquiam hosts levee open house

Auburn Reporter
King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Capital Press
Washington lawmaker: Bar Chinese, Russians from buying farmland
Washington Ecology proposes CAFO permit

Columbian
Clark County politicians have mixed reactions to Roe being overturned (Cleveland)
Editorial: In Our View: Misinformation undermines election system faith
Editorial: In Our View: State can afford to share with taxpayers

News Tribune
WA leaders representing Tacoma, Pierce County react to Supreme Court abortion decision
Pierce County kids are crying out for mental health resources. A new program should help

Olympian
Thurston County plans Pattison Lake Management District to improve water quality
Dozens rally at Olympia Capitol Campus Friday to support abortion rights
As Roe v. Wade overturned, WA and these two other states pledge to be a ‘safe haven’
New WA gun laws go into effect on July 1. Here is what you need to know
Cannabis News Week: SAFE Act Won’t Be Part of Competes Bill

Seattle Times
Supreme Court sides with Bremerton’s praying coach
New data shows how many people in Seattle area and WA could have long COVID
Seattle Pride Parade returns in person with focus on abortion ruling
$1 million to bolster WA abortion care, King County Executive Dow Constantine announces
Gov. Jay Inslee says WA State Patrol won’t cooperate with other states’ abortion investigations (Bateman)
How nursing in WA is recovering from staff shortages and pandemic burnout
How WA reacted to abortion ruling — from politicians to athletes to thousands on the street
WA expected to get funding for mental health, school safety with passage of gun bill (Orwall)

Skagit Valley Herald
One year after homeless shelter opens, residents left without a second step

Washington Post
Supreme Court rules for high school football coach who prayed at midfield
Overturning Roe is unpopular — and viewed as largely political
Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors
New tools may predict wildfire season severity, rainfall months ahead
When a call to the police for help turns deadly

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Here’s how Washington, Oregon and California are responding after Roe V. Wade decision
Seattle Storm co-owner reacts to Roe v. Wade decision: ‘The worst kind of power grab you can do’
Supreme Court sides with former Bremerton football coach who sought to pray after games

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee pushing for state constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights (Dhingra)

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Inslee vows to guard abortion rights, expand access in Washington after high court ruling (Thai)
Supreme Court sides with former Bremerton football coach who sought to pray after game

KUOW Public Radio

Inslee pushes for constitutional amendment and other protections in wake of Roe v Wade overturn (Dhingra)

KXLY (ABC)
Governor Jay Inslee, others discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade on Saturday

Web

The Stranger
After SCOTUS Overturns Roe, WA Leaders Go on the Offense