WA sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans
In a survey conducted by InvestigateWest and Cascade PBS, the majority of Washington sheriffs said they would focus their resources on public safety and local laws, not federal immigration enforcement. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Genna Martin)
Seattle holds Day of Remembrance rally 83 years after Executive Order 9066 was signed
Wednesday, Feb. 19, marked a grim anniversary in American history: Eighty-three years ago, an executive order led to the mass incarceration of thousands of Japanese Americans. The trauma from the forced removals still remains today, as Seattle held its Day of Remembrance rally. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
Washington State Senate Approves Sweeping Parking Reform Bill
By a 40-8 vote Wednesday, the Washington State Senate approved a comprehensive overhaul limiting the ability of local counties and medium- and large-sized cities to require off-street parking in new development. The final passage of Senate Bill 5184, sponsored by Senator Jessica Bateman (D-22nd, Olympia), represents a seismic shift when it comes to parking reform in Washington. It is one of the most robust parking reform packages to move forward in any state. Continue reading at The Urbanist. (Doug Trumm)
Aberdeen Daily World
Letters (parental rights, gun bills)
Axios
Washington state home listings rise but affordability doesn’t
Trump’s appeal on birthright citizenship order rejected by court
Federal layoffs hit national parks and forests in Washington state
Bellingham Herald
Washington is one of the ‘most educated’ states in the US. Here’s where it ranks and why
Here’s what WA sheriffs said when asked about Trump administration’s immigration plans
Federal investigation finds Bellingham restaurants owe workers $82K for OT, tip violations
Capital Press
Economic outlook for grains appears volatile
Washington Democrat says wolf policy failing (Chapman)
Judge reinstates CTA reporting law; new deadline set
Oregon farm regulators look to expand poultry options
$4 million proposed in Oregon for disadvantaged community water research
Courier-Herald
Opinion: WA journalism bill update, Longview paper resumes after cyberattack
Everett Herald
15 in Snohomish County killed by flu, highest in three years
A frustrated Trump wants Boeing to deliver his new Air Force One pronto
Comment: Musk’s shoddy aim at USAID hit U.S. farmers, too
Comment: In slashing ‘overhead,’ cuts for NIH put health at risk
High Country News
Poll finds majority of Westerners support climate action and conservation
Indian Country Today
Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences
The Inlander
Egg-reliant businesses around Spokane take profit hits amid the national bird flu outbreak
Kent Reporter
Federal Way woman recalls her time in U.S. concentration camp
Kitsap Sun
Federal directives create uncertainty for local health care providers, Medicaid funding
News Tribune
Here’s why there have been fewer Sounder trains between Pierce County and Seattle lately
Trump administration cut ‘woke spending.’ Why a Tacoma schools math study got shelved
Here’s what WA sheriffs said when asked about Trump administration’s immigration plans
Op-Ed: Far too many Washingtonians are dying from excessive speeding. This bill could help (Leavitt)
Opinion: With oppression mounting nationally, Tacoma should become a trans sanctuary city
Northwest Asian Weekly
Wing Luke’s 100th birthday celebration: Family and friends share memories and mementos
Olympian
‘It violates who we are as a nation.’ Ex-federal workers from WA angered by firings
WA’s leaders blast Trump’s ‘dangerous’ cuts to Bonneville Power Administration’s staff
As gas tax revenue drops, Washington lawmakers mull pay-by-mile program for drivers (Ramos)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Deadline looms for small-business reporting requirement
Seattle Medium
City Leaders Provide Update On Downtown Activation Plan
Washington State Legislative Update: Advocates, Black Legislators Denounce GOP’s Attempt To Dismantle State Office Of Equity
Seattle Times
State bill aims to regulate WA cities’ homeless camping bans (Gregerson)
Editorial: High-tech roadblock for repeat speeders could save lives
Spokesman Review
Republican legislators propose collection of bills to build more housing amid ‘urgent affordability crisis’
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Ferry leaders land on mid-sized dock for Fauntleroy rebuild
Washington Post
New EV batteries are making electric cars cheaper and safer
These feds took Trump’s ‘fork’ deal. Then they got fired anyway.
Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds
Appeals court denies Trump’s bid to reinstate birthright citizenship order
WA State Standard
Even sanctuary policies can’t stop ICE arrests
Washington lawmakers may tap brakes on specialty license plates (Donaghy)
Bracing for impacts on land, water and wildlife after feds fire thousands
Legal battles escalate over Trump executive order on birthright citizenship
Litigation grinds on over WA’s power to regulate immigrant detention center
Wenatchee World
Leavenworth pushes back on Tumwater Mountain cross as county awaits permit application
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Retired ambassador critical of Trump’s proposed USAID closure
‘Wah Mee Massacre’ remains Washington’s deadliest mass shooting
Western Washington universities respond to White House ultimatum on DEI programs
Seattle holds Day of Remembrance rally 83 years after Executive Order 9066 was signed
9th Circuit upholds judge’s ruling to block President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Trump’s historic war on traditional media
Lacey teacher sues district for retaliation following protest
Want to save $19.5 million? Republican lawmaker says cut the Office of Equity
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Electric vehicle fire risks prompt urgent safety warnings by Pierce County officials
New SPD chief emphasizes trust, cooperation in statement on immigration status
Seattle mayor apologizes for joke about Sonics’ return during State of the City address
Popular Washington rec areas hit with closures, unsafe conditions after USFS workers fired
KXLY (ABC)
Ferguson advocates for proposal limiting governor’s emergency powers
Washington sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans
WA state legislature debates bill mandating teacher-librarians in public schools
Spokane County law enforcement no longer need to consider shelter bed availability when enforcing no-camping ordinance
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham airport has fewer air traffic controllers, tower closed some days
Diverse WA Supreme Court pledges commitment to equity despite federal rhetoric
Cascade PBS
WA sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans
Washington lawmakers mull new protections for immigrant workers (Hasegawa)
WSU could lose up to $25M per year from Trump research funding cuts
MyNorthwest
UW researchers to rally against Trump administration cuts
Washington senate moves rent cap bill forward, but not without a fight (Trudeau)
Want to save $19.5 million? Republican lawmaker says cut the Office of Equity
State Senate considers controversial bill to ban diet pills and muscle supplements for minors (Lovick)
The Urbanist
Washington State Senate Approves Sweeping Parking Reform Bill (Bateman, Conway, Hasegawa, Peterson)
Washington Legislature Wants to Rein In Historic Landmarking to Spur Housing (Salomon, Bateman, Goehner, Gildon, Walen)
Washington Observer
A tax on smartphones to pay it forward (Gregerson)
A fleeting tax for Seattle’s soccer summer (Cortes)
House pushes forward on new isolation & restraint bill (Callan, Wilson)
Unraveling a shotgun compromise on low-carbon fuels (Fitzgibbon)
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Thursday begins