Rep. Senn: Beyond the skyline – Bellevue’s silent struggle with poverty
Nestled within gleaming high-rises and corporate headquarters of international tech giants, Bellevue exudes an aura of affluence. It is a city known for its lush parks, good schools and robust economy. Yet, underneath this façade, Bellevue harbors a stark reality, often overshadowed and ignored: poverty. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)
Whatcom County agrees to spend more money on affordable housing projects
The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved a resolution supporting an increase in the amount of funds used for affordable housing projects. The resolution states that the County Council “supports making housing affordability and homelessness a top legislative priority and working with State Legislators to advocate for any technical fixes or clarification bills necessary to maximize the County’s ability to use EDI funding for housing affordability efforts.” Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Rachel Showalter)
How the country’s largest ferry system is going green
Washington State Ferries — the largest U.S. ferry system by ridership, carrying more than 17 million people last year and about 24 million annually pre-pandemic — is working to shift to a zero-emissions fleet by 2050. In Washington state and nationwide, the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, which drive climate change. Continue reading at Axios. (Brendan Lynch)
Associated Press
Expert on breathing testifies at Tacoma police trial but only after fight from defense
Aberdeen Daily World
If these (ghost) trees could talk
Tesla station juices EVs in Ocean Shores
Westport stews on short term rental regs
Axios
Seattle is emerging as Fusiontown, U.S.A.
How the country’s largest ferry system is going green
Seattle companies’ big climate pledges are big question marks
Bellingham Herald
Bellingham sets higher fees for rental registration and inspections. See how much
Whatcom County agrees to spend more money on affordable housing projects
Coming together: Whatcom supports Lummi Nation’s fentanyl declaration
PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s penalized for violating dangerous waste laws
Capital Press
New secret plan proposed in Snake River dam lawsuit
Columbian
Clark County housing market heats over summer, now cooling off
Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad’s Chelatchie rail yard expansion halted
Editorial: Keep up electric vehicle infrastructure progress
Everett Herald
Crashed tourism helicopter in Copper Lake could stay there until 2024
Trees cut down near Lowell Riverfront Trail to contain freeway runoff
News Tribune
Rent hike displaces residents after a $7 million mobile home park sale near Puyallup
Judge rules on request to block Pierce County homeless village. Here’s what it means
Olympian
Ex-medical director at WA island for sex predators sexually harassed worker, suit says
‘I cried with happiness.’ New nonprofit in Olympia helps refugees create a new home
Realtors liable for nearly $1.8 billion in damages for inflating commissions, jury finds
Puget Sound Business Journal
How dirty is jet fuel? Boeing and NASA aim to find out.
Seattle Times
Sound Transit to resume citations for passengers as it enforces fares
Look both ways! Eastside light-rail trains begin practice runs
Daylight saving time ends soon; here’s how to weather the change
Watch: Is the water safe to drink? Residents east of Spokane face PFAS contamination
Tana Senn: Beyond the skyline: Bellevue’s silent struggle with poverty
Editorial: Rent-to-own program should be one promise to tribes that WA keeps (Pollet, Stearns)
Skagit Valley Herald
Local students’ DNA research may help to better track porpoises
Spokesman Review
For the second year in a row, three WA counties reportedly go against state election security suggestion
Opinion: Bring compassion, connection when working to end homelessness
Tri-City Herald
After 20+ years, success at Hanford’s huge nuclear waste treatment plant
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
19-year-old who died after police pursuit was suspect in Walla Walla Circle K shooting
Washington Post
How AI is crafting a world where our worst stereotypes are realized
How to get help choosing an ACA plan during open enrollment
Underpaid child-care workers seize on pandemic lesson: America needs them
WA State Standard
Northwest hydrogen hub backers highlight project’s expected economic benefits
Kaiser Permanente and Washington workers reach deal to avoid strike
Court case on fate of Snake River dams postponed at least 45 more days
Wenatchee World
EPA grants $1M to Chelan County for NCW wildfire, smoke resiliency program
Yakima Herald-Republic
WA lawmaker plans hiatus from think tank job to comply with ethics rules (Pedersen)
Yakima Health District looks at changes to give it more control over Group B water systems
Editorial: Answers to homelessness are simple, but not easy
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Engine failure takes another Washington state ferry out of service
Seattle police can only use ruses in some circumstances under new policy
‘Treat me like everybody else’: Bridging the gap with those living with disabilities
Pulmonary expert testifies in trial for the death of Manuel Ellis, despite objections from defense
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Overnight camping ban going into effect in Burien
Bethel district officials walk to school with students over road safety concerns
Washington State National Guard members deployed to Middle East
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Another Washington ferry taken out of service for repairs
Weather: The odds of an El Niño winter look favorable in western Washington
Thefts targeting first responders have become ‘cost of doing business’ in Seattle
KUOW Public Radio
Aging Boomers can’t find caregivers in rural WA. Who can fill the gap?
KXLY (ABC)
Spokane Valley City Council defers new plan to address homelessness
WA Department of Ecology to require companies to add more recycled plastic in packaging
Q13 TV (FOX)
Burien camping ban goes into effect; sanctioned encampment ‘temporarily’ aids unhoused people at church
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Cascadia Daily News
City to buy 114 acres in Lake Whatcom watershed
MyNorthwest
New ‘first-in-the-nation’ policy limits Seattle police from knowingly lying
Volunteer group says it has cleared 1 million pounds of trash in Seattle camps
West Seattle Blog
LINCOLN PARK PICKLEBALL? Seattle Parks says it’s ‘pausing project construction for two weeks’
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