How Latinos in Washington are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t really have time for therapy’
Alejandra Guzman-Mercado was just weeks away from graduating college – the first in her family to do so – when a judge denied her father’s request to remain in the United States and ordered his deportation. Now, two months later, Guzman-Mercado said she’s still grappling with the emotional weight of her father’s deportation. “My mental health has had to take a backseat because I’m taking care of other people’s mental health,” she said. “I know it’s counterintuitive, but I don’t really have time for therapy.” Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Michael M. Santiago)
Majority of homeless students in Washington live ‘doubled-up’
More than three-quarters of Washington’s 42,000 homeless students aren’t sleeping outside or in shelters. They’re on someone’s couch, staying temporarily with friends, relatives, or acquaintances, often without a room or a bed of their own. It’s a situation known as being “doubled-up.” The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s report shows that more than 24,000 students are sharing housing with other people, due to housing loss or financial hardship. Continue reading at NWPB. (Jenni Rodas)
Bolder efforts needed to save Northwest’s endangered orcas, report finds
Efforts to save the Northwest’s endangered orcas are not working on either side of the U.S.-Canada border, according to an international panel of scientists. In a new report, the panel of 31 researchers call for bolder measures to bring the endangered whales back from the brink of extinction. The whale experts say these orcas urgently need comprehensive action for quiet, clean, salmon-rich waters. Continue reading at KUOW. (John Durban)
Bellingham Herald
What’s the ideal capacity for Whatcom County’s new jail? It’s complicated
Washington state bans the sale of common ivy varieties starting in August
Whatcom County food banks bracing for impact of federal SNAP program cuts
Congresswoman tracks down U.S. citizen children detained at Ferndale facility
Capital Press
Trump lawsuit narrows attack on California egg rules
Oregon governor declares drought in Baker, Lincoln counties
Eastern Snake water rights impacts increase as dry spring takes toll
The Daily News
Cowlitz County seasonal burn ban starts Tuesday
Columbia Basin’s salmon are in hot water, literally, says report from environmental group
‘I hope we don’t spend 1 penny on storage’: Longview divided on solution for ‘resistant few’
Everett Herald
Everett approves new fines for non-emergency lifts
Commentary: Bill will deliver dirtier energy at a higher price
Kitsap Sun
New Pierce County approach to fentanyl treatment extends stay in detox
Immigration arrests are up 65% in Washington state since Trump took office
Potential for ‘pretty dire consequences’ for WA health care due to Trump’s budget bill
News Tribune
Updates to major bridge projects across Pierce County
Tacoma Public Schools manages to close its $30 million budget gap
Fire destroys Tacoma manufacturing plant, sends smoke over freeways
40 acres of Pierce County park closed for two years for logging, updates
Northwest Asian Weekly
Max Londonio released from ICE detention
Asian woman accused of robbing Seattle banks
Peninsula Daily News
Clallam first in state to implement jail healthcare program
Peninsula Behavioral Health head discusses the fallout from federal bill (Tharinger)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Large Mill Creek complex to be converted to affordable housing
Alaska Airlines takes delivery of 2 Embraer planes after tariff delay
Seattle Medium
Washington Lawmakers Respond To Passage Of Controversial Domestic Policy Bill
Seattle Times
How the Tulalip Tribes are using a helicopter to restore a salmon river
Spokesman Review
Trump tariffs and DEI crackdown disrupt Seattle arts groups
Seattle police who went to Jan. 6 still fighting to keep names hidden
Notice barring undocumented immigrants latest change to Head Start
4 U.S. citizen children detained in Washington, Oregon lawmaker says
Tri-City Herald
1,100 jobs could be cut at U.S. national lab in Tri-Cities under Trump budget
Trump review halts $11M in Tri-City school funds. These are the biggest impacts
Washington Post
When will Trump’s ‘big’ tax law take effect? Here’s what to expect.
Under current administration, the government mobilizes in response to fringe theories
WA State Standard
Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states
Idaho preps to roll out artificial intelligence in state government
Congress, state lawmakers move to juice aviation biofuel production
Judge’s order blocking Planned Parenthood funding ban unlawful, Trump DOJ says
After suing, WA gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices
How Latinos in Washington are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t really have time for therapy’
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Judge allows Port of Seattle’s Sodo housing challenge to move forward
ICE arrests up 65% in Washington: Communities respond with action, advocacy
Green card holder who was detained at SEA Airport released after 2 months in ICE detention
Two years after murder of pregnant woman in Belltown, her story sparks a ripple of life-saving change
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Bellevue lowering speed limit on several streets, citing safety
Hundreds of firefighters battling wildfires around Washington
WSDOT: ‘Wild West Weekend’ of highway closures wrapping up early Monday
Five children fall from windows in Snohomish County so far this year, officials warn
KNKX Public Radio
Bellingham passes new laws to limit “junk fees” for renters
KUOW Public Radio
Bolder efforts needed to save Northwest’s endangered orcas, report finds
KXLY (ABC)
Spokane faces $3 million loss in federal funding for community programs
Homeowners insurance costs rising due to natural disasters in Inland Northwest
“There’s pretty much nothing left”: Spokane-based rancher loses over 100 acres to Hope Fire
NW Public Radio
Majority of homeless students in Washington live ‘doubled-up’
US Senate GOP under pressure on Trump demand to defund NPR, PBS, foreign aid
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County to get $198K from opioid settlement
Report: To save Puget Sound’s orcas, governments need to act fast
End in sight for Mount Baker School District in binding conditions
Cascade PBS
Seattle Public Library gets $450K to boost English-language classes
The Urbanist
Harrell Administration Cancels Planned Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming
Washington Observer
A ferry update for your Friday
A look at rising overtime costs
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Post-festival Monday