Rep. Lekanoff: How we can fight the fentanyl scourge in Indian Country
We did not create the crisis but like people in communities across the continent, we are saying goodbye to loved ones we’ve lost too soon to this powerful scourge. American Indians and Alaska Native residents are dying at greater rates than any other group from synthetic opioid overdoses. The impacts on Indian Country are magnified immeasurably because they’re filtered through — and impossible to separate from — the land removal and genocide that continues to inflict harm on our people. It is time for stepped-up action, holding this crisis in two hands: one for prevention and the other for treatment. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim)
Washington makes its biggest forestland purchase in more than a decade
The state Department of Natural Resources will purchase about 9,000 acres of forestland in southwest Washington to generate revenue from logging. It’s the largest state land purchase in more than a decade, according to the department. Under the Wahkiakum County deal, the state will purchase 941 acres on the southern end of the Elochoman State Forest with more than $7 million in funding. Revenue from the land would benefit the Common School trust, which goes toward K-12 construction across the state. The rest of the land, located north and northwest of Cathlamet, will be purchased with $47.8 million of Climate Commitment Act funding allocated to the department over the next two years. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Marty Cozart)
New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison
For nearly 25 years, the prison – just up the road from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge – has included one of only a handful of prison nurseries in America, and is the only one with a licensed Early Head Start child care center. Since 1999, according to the DOC, more than 800 women have come through the Residential Parenting Program, where mothers can live with their infants to form a healthy attachment and learn skills for raising children. Success here could not only help the women with their lives outside but establish a bond with their babies that will give them a healthy start. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Amanda Snyder)
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Election night 2023: Results
Axios
Washington’s violent crime rate rises, nearing national rate
Bellingham Herald
Bellingham waterfront developer violated state, federal environmental laws, Port says
Columbian
Clark County Council delays climate plan
Vancouver officials explain emergency declaration for homelessness
Development in Orchards on 117th Avenue to combine houses, apartments, commercial space
Clark County Council OKs camping ordinance that makes homeless eligible for Community Court
Editorial: Emergency declaration worthless without action
Everett Herald
Addressing opioids is ‘issue of the year’ for Snohomish County (Davis)
As Boeing Machinists contract talks near, union savors new labor power
‘The best day in 17 years’: Locals revel in Index-Galena Road reopening
International Examiner
ICHS will open a new Aging in PACE senior care facility in Beacon Hill
News Tribune
Live voting result updates for Nov. 7, 2023 general election in Pierce County, WA
Lieutenant spoke up about sexism in Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. She’ll get $200K
Tacoma newspaper carrier settles lawsuit with Sheriff Troyer. Here’s the settlement
Use-of-force expert doesn’t concede much to defense attorneys at Tacoma police trial
Editorial: The 4 biggest takeaways from election night results in Tacoma and Pierce County
Olympian
Thurston County public safety tax passing Tuesday in early results
Payne leading in Olympia mayor’s race, but upset in play in Lacey council race
Olympia school incumbents Flores, Seidel winning. North Thurston races too close to call
All Port of Olympia races too close to call after first vote count Tuesday night
Live voting result updates for Nov. 7, 2023, general election in Thurston County, WA
Puget Sound Business Journal
Why Bloomingdale’s chose University Village for its first Seattle store
Seattle Times
Key Washington 2023 general election results
Seattle voters OK nearly $1B housing levy
WA residents moving less compared with before pandemic
Safety work starting at intersection where SPD cruiser killed pedestrian
Fishing groups sue tire makers over toxic chemical that kills salmon
Rep. Lekanoff: How we can fight the fentanyl scourge in Indian Country
Editorial: Funding drug treatment in Seattle city budget is a good investment
Opinion: Seattle is the most progressive city no more
The Skanner
What to Know About Elijah McClain’s Death and the Cases Against Police and Paramedics
U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination, Including Harassment
Spokesman Review
Stevens County approves sales tax for new jail
Spokane has a telegraph tax that hasn’t collected a dime this century. Why it and other outdated laws in Washington are still on the books
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Community Q&A: Nikki Raver aims to stop crime before it happens
Washington Post
Court seems likely to allow gun bans for those under protective orders
WA State Standard
Physician-assisted deaths in Washington hit new high in 2022
U.S. Supreme Court considers case dealing with gun rights and domestic violence
Washington makes its biggest forestland purchase in more than a decade
Wenatchee World
Lung Cancer Awareness Month highlights financial, medical burden of nicotine use
Yakima Herald-Republic
WA hires leader for new investigative unit focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: Nov. 7 general election
Green River RV encampment cleared because of hazards, officials say
State expected to rest its case Wednesday in trial for the death of Manuel Ellis
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tough landscape for incumbents in early election results across Puget Sound region
Puyallup pastor could get in hot water with IRS after telling churchgoers who to vote for
Numbers show less violent crime in Tacoma compared to last year, still higher than pre-COVID
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Bethel school bus drivers picket at district office, demand solution to staff shortage
U.S. regulators will review car-tire chemical that kills salmon, upon request from
West Coast tribes
Violent crime in Tacoma still up from pre-pandemic levels, but police chief says reduction plan is working
KUOW Public Radio
Election night results 2023: Seattle City Council & King County races
Native women in WA are dying during and after childbirth. Could cash help?
After officials spike WA prison summit on social justice, organizers say they aren’t giving up
Suspicious packages sent to Seattle synagogues part of national rise in threats to Jewish, Arab, and Muslim communities
Q13 TV (FOX)
Another suspicious letter found at Seattle synagogue
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Cascadia Daily News
Preliminary 2023 general election results
Residents worry planned border crossing expansion could harm Sumas economy
Crosscut
New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison (Simmons)
Tracing a Tulalip youth’s path through the Washington foster system
West Seattle Blog
ELECTION 2023: Seattle Housing Levy passing