Bill to curtail rent increases appears dead in WA Legislature
After a dramatic series of twists and turns throughout this year’s short legislative session, a proposal to cap annual rent increases is likely dead…House Bill 2114 would have limited annual rent increases to 7% but exempted new construction and certain landlords. It also would have limited late fees. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)
How “Dreamers” could help ease Seattle’s cop shortage
Washington state may open up police and firefighting jobs to thousands of immigrants who are part of an Obama-era program that shields them from deportation. Making DACA recipients eligible could also increase the number of police and firefighters who speak multiple languages, helping agencies better serve immigrant communities, some state officials hope. Continue reading at Axios. (Lindsey Bailey)
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington’s lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. Monday’s session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start. Continue reading at Fox 13.
Associated Press
US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger, Albertsons
Auburn Reporter
KC prosecutor’s office supports catalytic converter theft legislation
Axios
Rent hike cap looks dead in Washington Legislature (Robinson, Macri)
How “Dreamers” could help ease Seattle’s cop shortage
Bellingham Herald
WA state bill created to cap statewide rent hikes at 7% dies in Senate (Macri, Cleveland, Robinson)
Capital Press
Washington beekeeper: Insecticide ban won’t help pollinators (Liias)
Irrigator association’s study measures dam breaching disruption
Columbian
HomeShare Clark County, WA wants to pair renters with senior citizens who own homes
Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
Residents in Hazel Dell mobile home park dealt losing hand after rent control bill dies in Washington Legislature
The Daily News
FISH of Cowlitz County reports demand increase
Rep. McEntire will be temporarily replaced by step-daughter
Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
Everett Herald
Plan for 7% statewide cap on rent increases fails in Olympia (Robinson)
North Everett housing project plan gets taller with 15-story buildings
Comment: Focus aid on keeping youths in stable housing
Indian Country Today
Tribal leaders hail ‘historic’ deal to restore salmon runs
News Tribune
Editorial: A downtown park wallows in despair. For Tacoma, it was a bad idea from the start (Fey)
Olympian
WA state bill created to cap statewide rent hikes at 7% dies in Senate (Macri, Cleveland, Robinson)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Rent control bill dies in WA state Senate (Robinson, Macri)
Small businesses have a new reporting deadline. Here’s why.
Seattle Times
Bill to curtail rent increases appears dead in Legislature (Robinson, Mullet)
WA wants school districts to keep better track of truant students
FAA panel finds Boeing safety culture wanting, recommends overhaul
Supreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
FTC moves to block Kroger-Albertsons merger that could upend Seattle grocery shopping
Spokesman Review
Bill that would limit rent hikes, late fees for tenants across Washington dies in Legislature (Robinson, Billig)
As artificial intelligence aims to transform health care, soon your doctor may consult an AI algorithm before deciding on your treatment
Washington Post
The economy is roaring. Immigration is a key reason.
Biden convenes congressional leaders as federal shutdown deadline nears
WA State Standard
Plan for 7% statewide cap on rent increases fails in Washington Legislature (Robinson, Billig, Mullet, Van De Wege, Cleveland, Peterson, Alvarado)
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Renton encampment shooting leaves 2 people injured
Bellingham mayor issues executive order over crime and drugs downtown
Swinomish Tribe saw an 80% drop in the salmon harvest. Now they plan to sue the EPA.
Four women go on the record about what needs to be fixed in Washington’s stripping industry
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
New FAA report highlights ‘disconnect’ at Boeing surrounding safety culture
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle residents debate effectiveness of gunshot detection technology
Could Burien’s fatal crash lead to changes in Washington’s police pursuit laws? (Dhingra)
KUOW Public Radio
Washington rent stabilization bill hits dead end in Senate — again (Robinson)
FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger
FOX13 TV
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham will play a bigger role in rental inspections
Already common, e-bikes get official OK on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham
The Stranger
Senate Democrats Stiff Renters for the Third or Fourth Time, It’s Honestly Difficult to Keep Track (Macri, Alvarado, Mullet, Van De Wege, Cleveland)
West Seattle Blog
SUPERMARKET MEGA-MERGER: Feds sue to stop Kroger/Albertsons deal