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Monday, August 11

A mobile treatment vehicle run by Evergreen Treatment Services, one of the largest homeless outreach providers in King County, is set up outside a Public Health – Seattle & King County clinic in Belltown. Both... (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times)
WA homeless patients have a lot to lose under Trump’s Medicaid changes
For years, NeChole lived with the kind of pain that would stop her in her tracks. Lightning bolts would shoot down her leg, so painful it would bring her to her knees. She’s fallen many times because of it. Eventually she told her employer she couldn’t keep working until she could undergo surgery to fix the degenerative discs in her back causing this chaos. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Kevin Clark)


Potential buyers try out guns which are displayed on an exhibitor’s table during the Nation’s Gun Show on Nov. 18, 2016 at Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WA gun shop asks US Supreme Court to review high-capacity magazine ban
A Washington gun shop is taking its case against the state’s ban on the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gator’s Custom Guns in Kelso filed a petition this week, asking the high court to review the state Supreme Court’s decision in May upholding the controversial law. Supporters of the restriction see it as an important step for quelling gun violence. Walter Wentz, the Cowlitz County store’s owner, said Friday he hopes to convince the Supreme Court justices to “do their job and not accept all these lower courts waving their finger at them.” Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Alex Wong)


A group of immigrants and asylum seekers met with policy advisers to Governor Bob Ferguson in Olympia. They asked the state to address housing needs and detention issues within the state. (Courtesy: International Immigration Alliance)
Immigrants urge Washington to address detentions, housing for asylum seekers
More than a dozen immigrants and advocates met with Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson’s policy advisers last week in Olympia. They are asking the state government to address immigrant detentions and housing issues affecting asylum seekers in the region. The group is asking for a state of emergency to be declared, to protect migrants from evictions and rent hikes. Continue reading at NWPB. (International Immigration Alliance)


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Aberdeen Daily World
Rep. Randall visits NeighborWorks in Aberdeen

Axios
Checking out the new Pier 58 on Seattle’s waterfront

Bainbridge Island Review
UW physician named interim KPHD health officer

Bellingham Herald
How is Whatcom County’s homeless situation? Report details success, failure
Crime is down in Washington state and Thurston County, according to new data
 
Capital Press
Key WSU weed research team to depart

The Daily News
Longview council to vote on $2.99 trash increase Tuesday
Cowlitz County commissioners debate accepting $11M state homelessness grant

Everett Herald
5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primary election
Mountlake Terrace public express ongoing ire with future Flock system
In Snohomish County, pedestrian fatalities continue a troublesome trend
Comment: Stopping the ‘100 deadliest days’ for teen drivers
Editorial: Auditor’s Office tools provide view into government
Comment: Cities know what they need to do; they need funding
Comment: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health

Federal Way Mirror
Free back-to-school resources in Federal Way
How the Federal Way Police Department handles overtime
Safe Return program protects the vulnerable in Federal Way

Islands’ Weekly
In review: County’s Marine Transport Services Pilot Project

Journal of the San Juan Islands
San Juan County celebrates Plastic Free July
Island Air: Lifeline in the sky for San Juan Islands
Opinion: San Juan Island Fire Rescue: Community report | Part 2 of 2: Looking ahead — A strategic vision for the future

Kent Reporter
Kent community meeting to discuss police hiring practices
Tolling coming this fall to new SR 509 Expressway near Kent

Kitsap Sun
When does school start? See district calendars for Kitsap, Mason counties
Bainbridge Islander farmer partnering with school to pass agriculture on to kids

Mercer Island Reporter
Hagey will discuss the state economy at Aug. 19 Rotary meeting

News Tribune
Destructive beetles multiplying rapidly in Tri-Cities. Why you should care
Updates on Pierce County transportation projects impacting drivers this summer
Barriers meant to deter homeless drew complaints. Here’s what Tacoma plans now

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula food banks bracing for SNAP cuts

Puget Sound Business Journal
EvergreenHealth Monroe poised for expansion after $24.6M deal
How the new federal tax law changes wealth-management options
Comment: Seattle can’t afford to tax away its future

Renton Reporter
Renton road closures the week of Aug. 11

Seattle Medium
Seattle Innovates To Enhance Emergency Response For Robotaxis
Mortgage Rates Fall To 10‑month Low, Offering Relief For Seattle Buyers
Democrats Eye Redistricting Strategies For 2026 Amid Challenges In Washington

Seattle Times
WA launches certification for LGBTQ+-owned businesses
Seattle is seeing fewer homicides, catching up with national trend
Why Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ likely to raise WA energy costs
How rare are young, married homeowners in King County these days?
WA homeless patients have a lot to lose under Trump’s Medicaid changes
WA state employee stopped at Canada border, held by ICE in Texas, union says
Trump’s big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
Opinion: WA House adds to list of assaults on government transparency
Editorial: Trump order on homelessness has pitfalls for WA, but opportunity, too

South Whidbey Record
Resident population of porpoises identified
Larsen visits Whidbey to talk about funding cuts
Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

Spokesman Review
Eastern Washington University looks to address state, federal funding cuts
Getting There: Spokane’s ‘Complete Streets’ law updated to require more bike and pedestrian infrastructure
Opinion: Spin Control: Why Washington won’t be in the gerrymandering sweepstakes

Tri-City Herald
Trump might hasten marijuana reclassification
80 years after atomic bombing. Nagasaki and Tri-Cities forever linked
Construction to close Richland intersection for 3 weeks. When and where
Destructive beetles multiplying rapidly in Tri-Cities. Why you should care
How Pasco sewage sludge gets recycled to fuel Benton County wheat farms
Is ‘sit-lie’ zone near Kennewick WinCo working? What the crime numbers show
Editorial: With Hanford Reach at risk again, is national park status the answer?
Comment: Direct primary care provides medical treatment the old-fashioned way

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Shellfishing closure extended to all of Vashon beaches
County buys third easement protecting Camp Sealth from development

WA State Standard
WA gun shop asks US Supreme Court to review high-capacity magazine ban
Eastern Washington’s rapidly declining groundwater highlighted in new study
WA School for the Blind superintendent resigns, citing harassment and threats
Microschools are growing in popularity, but state regulations haven’t caught up
Farmworkers’ union fights to curb migrant H-2A visa expansion in Whatcom, Skagit


Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Imports plunge at Seattle, Tacoma ports as tariffs take toll
Washington state employee and 6-year-old son detained by ICE

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Man killed in shooting with Bellevue police officers
Shipping company fined for 199-gallon Puget Sound oil spill
State-wide drought causes farmers to worry about crops, livestock
Washington sues NOAA, Commerce over termination of $9M in climate resilience funds
What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades
Trial to start on whether deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law
Tacoma council sends minimum wage initiative to voters, but misses deadline for November election
CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

KXLY (ABC)
Two SPS elementary schools nationally recognized for focus on health and wellness
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office sergeant dies following crash on I-90 Saturday morning
New and returning students beginning moving into Washington State University dorms for fall semester
“It’s a tough day”: Community continues mourning Spokane County Sheriff’s Sergeant killed in line of duty
Sergeant who died in the line of duty Saturday morning had plans to retire next month, says Spokane County Sheriff

NW Public Radio
Immigrants urge Washington to address detentions, housing for asylum seekers
How NASA satellites help researchers better understand NW river temperatures
Inmigrantes piden abordar detenciones y problemas de vivienda para solicitantes de asilo


Web

Cascade PBS
WA budget eliminates funding for adult family home activities

The Urbanist
Stoked for ‘Hot Bike Summer’? Thank a Former Mayor and Council
Op-Ed: Creating a City for Our Kids

Washington Observer
Democracy vouchers redux

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Monday info
WEEK AHEAD: City’s traveling public-safety forum comes to West Seattle on Thursday