Could Trump mobilize Washington state’s National Guard if immigration raid protests break out?
President Donald Trump’s move to mobilize the National Guard in California against the wishes of the state’s governor is playing out in yet another court battle over constitutional powers. In Washington state, Democrats have watched the events unfold with anxiety. Trump has fixated on Seattle’s chaotic protests in 2020, bringing them up during both presidential debates last year and greatly exaggerating their impact on the city. Continue reading at KUOW. (KUOW Photo)
Washington slips in national ranking of LGBTQ+ equality
The 6.9% of Washingtonians who identify as LGBTQ+ collectively earn $23.9 billion in annual personal income, according to a new study released June 2 by the business advisory group Out Leadership. Washington dropped two spots to No. 14 in Out Leadership’s ranking of best states for LGBTQ+ equality. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Doug Buchanan)
Student advocacy pays off: Recycling Reform Act signed into law
Washington’s new Recycling Reform Act is now law, thanks in part to powerful student advocacy from San Juan County. Executive Director Eva Schulte of Friends of the San Juans was honored to represent Friends and our youth voices at the state capitol as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the bill — marking a statewide win for recycling access, packaging reduction and rural communities. Continue reading at The Islands’ Weekly. (Friends of the San Juans)
Axios
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Seattle-area rallies will push back on Trump’s June 14 parade
Bellingham Herald
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Washington sues federal government to block distribution of forced reset triggers
WA joins lawsuit over Trump administration’s plan to redistribute ‘mass-shooting devices’
Capital Press
Study on ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer gains traction
Chinese scientists suspected of smuggling plant pathogen into U.S.
Columbian
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Everett Herald
Beach cleanup planned for Picnic Point in Edmonds
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Snohomish County Health Department director tapped as WA health secretary
Bloomberg Comment: Supreme Court gave DOGE the keys to kingdom
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Islands’ Weekly
Student advocacy pays off: Recycling Reform Act signed into law (Lovelett, Ramel, Lekanoff)
Kitsap Sun
Here’s what to know about the salmonella egg recall in Washington
New COVID variant detected in Washington. How bad is it? Are current vaccines effective?
Olympian
Ferguson, 21 Democratic govs decry Trump’s ‘alarming’ use of CA National Guard
WA joins lawsuit over Trump administration’s plan to redistribute ‘mass-shooting devices’
Puget Sound Business Journal
Washington slips in LGBTQ+ equality ranking
The housing market’s shift is showing in price-cut data
Seattle Medium
Microsoft Cancels Build Conference In Seattle Due To Rising Homelessness And Crime Concerns
Seattle Times
Seattle school police officer plan proceeds with caution
WA Supreme Court orders much lower caseloads for public defenders
North Cascades climbing accident: What went wrong in fall that killed 3
Skagit Valley Herald
State extends drought declaration to Skagit County
Tri-City Herald
Trump budget set to cut $20M from critical Central WA student migrant programs
Washington Post
‘He’s waging a war on us’: As Trump escalates, Angelenos defend their city
Canada has already surpassed a year’s worth of charred land from wildfires
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As China returns to trade talks, Trump team seems to have underestimated its resilience amid tariffs
WA State Standard
Washington stuck mid-pack in national education ranking
Washington’s Supreme Court slashes public defender caseload limits
16 states sue to block Trump administration plan to distribute machine-gun conversion devices
Yakima Herald-Republic
Red Bridge Fire near Cle Elum destroys 2 structures overnight
Yakima City Council to look at options for budget shortfall at Tuesday study session
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Parents charged in connection to 15-month-old son’s fentanyl overdose
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KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Everett’s minimum wage increases July 1
New behavioral health facility opens in Snohomish County
WA Rep. pushes bill that challenges NCAA settlement, seeks fair pay for student-athletes
Seattle mayor moves to toughen ‘nuisance’ law, targeting properties accused of attracting crime
At least two structures lost, state mobilization approved as Red Bridge Fire burns near Cle Elum
Washington sues to stop federal plan to distribute thousands of machinegun conversion devices
KUOW Public Radio
This NW doc has a diagnosis for potential Medicaid cuts
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Could Trump mobilize Washington state’s National Guard if immigration raid protests break out? (Mena)
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Washington scientists say ‘brain drain’ has begun as researchers consider moving abroad amid Trump cuts
KXLY (ABC)
Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuations issued for fire burning east of Cle Elum
“Secure your homes”: Law enforcement searching for accused killer Travis Decker near Blewett Pass
NW Public Radio
Pierce County raises pride flag outside county building for the first time
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham: Not a sanctuary city, but a welcoming city, says council
Commercial bee colony collapse threatens Washington apple, berry agriculture
Cascade PBS
WA Supreme Court issues rule to reduce public defense caseloads
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MyNorthwest
Washington’s gas prices: Are you paying too much?
Washington joins lawsuit against forced reset triggers
WA ranked No. 3 economy in U.S., but underemployment remains high
The Urbanist
Washington State Overhauls Driver’s Education System, Focusing on Young Motorists (Donaghy)
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info
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