Gov. Ferguson expected to sign bill capping rent increases today
Governor Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a bill Wednesday that would set limits on rent increases—one of the first in the country if passed. If signed into law, the rent stabilization bill, HB 1217, would cap rent increases at 7% plus inflation, or 10%—whichever is lower. Washington would join Oregon and California in drafting legislation that curbs climbing rent prices. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (KIRO 7)
Trump administration opens antisemitism probe into UW after protest unrest
The Trump administration announced Tuesday evening it’s investigating “recent incidents” of antisemitic “violence” at the University of Washington (UW) and its affiliates. The big picture: The review by the departments of Education and Health and Human Services and the General Services Administration follows the arrest of some 30 pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday after they occupied a UW engineering building in Seattle and “set fire to dumpsters,” per a statement from the college. Continue reading at Axios. (Jason Redmond)
WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill
Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them and their customers. Excising the contentious provision that is counted on to raise hundreds of millions of dollars would knock the budget out of balance, and force Ferguson to call lawmakers back into special session, supporters said. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Justin Sullivan)
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Chinook Indian Nation steps away from MGP for federal recognition bill
Axios
Trump administration opens antisemitism probe into UW after protest unrest
Capital Press
Drought worsens in Yakima River basin; irrigators face half rations
Columbian
Clark County staffing companies brace for tax expansion awaiting governor’s signature (Frame)
The Daily News
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Everett Herald
‘A seat at the table’: Edmonds residents engage community in new online group
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News Tribune
‘Not going to give up.’ Pierce County trans youth discuss life under Trump
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New York Times
E.P.A. Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program
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Northwest Asian Weekly
Vivian Song seeks return to Seattle School Board
Peninsula Daily News
Upper Hoh Road to reopen (Chapman, Tharinger, Bernbaum, Fey)
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Puget Sound Business Journal
Construction to start on big Eastside apartment project
Seattle biotech firm Shape Therapeutics trims workforce
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Seattle Medium
Bridging Justice And Health: New Program Gives Drug Offenders A Way Forward
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Ferguson Signs Bill To Expanding Access To Homeownership For Communities of Color (Taylor)
Brittany Gregory Appointed New Director Of The Washington State Women’s Commission
Seattle Times
Trump’s attack on AmeriCorps rips through Seattle area
Supreme Court gives Trump early win on transgender military ban
Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County nonprofits brace for effects of federal cuts
South Whidbey Record
Food programs on Whidbey face challenges
Spokesman Review
Washington veteran says Supreme Court decision on trans troops will hurt readiness
Spokane’s recycling bin blues: Many plastics end up incinerated despite residents’ best efforts
DOJ launches investigation into new state law that requires clergy to report suspected child abuse (Frame)
Washington Post
DOGE aims to pool federal data, putting personal information at risk
Proposed cuts to housing programs could affect millions, experts warn
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, despite pressure from Trump
Tariffs hit baby industry hard, threatening parents with price hikes, shortages
WA State Standard
WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill (Fitzgibbon, Berg)
WA’s congressional lawmakers press for reversal of millions in canceled DOJ grants
U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump ban transgender people in military while case continues
Wenatchee World
Chelan County PUD negotiates power, land agreement with nuclear fusion company Helion
Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima County landfills receive $1 million to reduce methane emissions
Yakima school board hears concerns about librarians and other staff cuts
CWU trustees to review cuts to student newspaper and magazine next week
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
REAL ID requirement begins at SEA Airport
Trump administration opens review of UW protests for antisemitism
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FBI adds $10K reward to arrest people responsible for hundreds of laser strikes on airplanes in Washington
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SEA Airport aircraft fuelers vote to authorize strike
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How Seattle’s mayor plans to bring new businesses, housing to city
Sea-Tac flights in jeopardy as 150 aircraft fuelers vote to strike today
WA concerned federal government won’t help fight wildfires this year
DOJ investigating Washington law requiring priests to report confessions
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People waiting 2+ hours in line at DOL offices to get REAL ID before Wednesday’s deadline
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Gov. Ferguson expected to sign rent control bill that caps increases at 7%
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Seattle city leaders back doubling school zone speed cameras, expanding into neighborhoods
KUOW Public Radio
WA businesses brace for tariff impacts
Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators to appear in court after occupying UW building
UW officials, police unclear how many arrested pro-Palestinian protesters were students
U.S. Justice Department investigating new WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse (Frame)
KXLY (ABC)
New Salish Village to be established along Spokane River
Border Patrol agent alleges Spokane immigrant elbowed him in the face during arrest
NW Public Radio
New process could help recycle wind turbine blades
What’s next for the Harvest Hills Wind Project on the Palouse
As Washington cannabis grows, certificate programs spring up
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Cascadia Daily News
Planned social services campus on Orcas Island gets $5M in state budget (Lekanoff)
MyNorthwest
Gov. Ferguson expected to sign bill capping rent increases today (Bateman)
4 face judge after chaotic protest, standoff at UW ends in 32 arrests
WA concerned federal government won’t help fight wildfires this year
Central Valley School Board files additional Title IX amid trans student probe
Riley Gaines UW speech against trans athletes met with protestors, harassment
West Seattle Blog
Orcas in Elliott Bay again