Family rallies after longtime resident detained by ICE at citizenship interview
Outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center, under sweltering heat, Melissa Chaudhry stood alongside her father—a retired veteran— while carrying her two young children, as she called for her husband’s release. “I wish I could say good afternoon, but it is not a good afternoon,” Melissa said to a crowd of supporters. “Something profound has happened.” Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns
While federal law prohibits some alleged domestic abusers from having guns, Washington — along with 21 other states — has gone a step further, requiring judges to order people subject to certain domestic violence protection orders to surrender their firearms to law enforcement. Victim advocates are hopeful that the recent ruling, issued on June 30, will prompt judges to enforce the law. But so far, legislative efforts to do the same have had limited success. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Justin Sullivan)
Downtown Seattle’s waterfront brewery scene grows
More breweries are bubbling up in downtown Seattle as the city puts the finishing touches on upgrades to its waterfront. Why it matters: The opening of new downtown taprooms could help cement Seattle’s renovated waterfront as a destination for locals — not just cruise ship tourists. State of play: In June, Reuben’s Brews opened a new taproom on First Avenue, about two blocks from the revamped waterfront. Continue reading at Axios. (Melissa Santos)
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Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission visits South Beach
Grays Harbor College honors graduates at Stafford Creek Corrections Center
Axios
Downtown Seattle’s waterfront brewery scene grows
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE, faces deportation to Uganda
Bellingham Herald
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Global trade needs reset, U.S. Wheat vice president says
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The Daily News
Rebates? Fixing city roads? Longview mayor floats use for PeaceHealth back taxes
Everett Herald
Snohomish County departments explain why they’re overspending
South County Fire commissioner says board violated public meetings act
Ferguson, Larsen talk food assistance cuts during lunch at Lynnwood school
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News Tribune
Rules of the Road: How should you react to animals in or near the roadway?
Editorial: Sign up to receive emergency notices for your area
Commentary: Immigration enforcement needs oversight. ICE can’t just ban lawmakers
Northwest Asian Weekly
ICE detains Pakistani immigrant at citizenship interview in Tukwila
Seattle Medium
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against GEO Group’s Detention Center Wage Practices
South Whidbey Record
Superintendent touts schools being built with grants
Spokesman Review
Republican legislators call for state to repeal ‘sanctuary’ law (Wellman)
Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature (Jinkins)
Boeing strike hits third week. Still no deal with St. Louis workers
Monsanto settles with over 200 exposed to chemicals in Monroe school
Tri-City Herald
More WA schools are banning cellphones. What about in Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities health program that provided free support for 1,000s shutting down
Washington Post
FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster
Harvard’s research is shrinking amid the Trump administration’s freeze
After Texas deal, Trump seeks to widen ban on in-state tuition for noncitizens
WA State Standard
Ferguson’s top policy adviser on extended leave
Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
Teachers are happy with cellphone bans; students are more ambivalent
Washington governor and AG stand by state prison notifications to ICE
Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
2 dead in separate drownings amid Washington heatwave
Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
Family rallies after longtime resident detained by ICE at citizenship interview
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrenders to ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda
Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect in Seattle as high temperatures expected to near 90
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Bear Gulch Fire near Lake Cushman grows to 8,500 acres, just 13% contained
KNKX Public Radio
Millions in West facing dangerous heat wave amid multiple wildfires
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Spokane construction projects delayed by union strike, creating traffic chaos
Demonstrators gather for “funeral for democracy” in Spokane’s Riverfront Park
NW Public Radio
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Cascadia Daily News
A ‘miracle drug’ is spreading hope for opioid addiction in Bellingham and beyond
Cascade PBS
Washington reports 28% voter turnout in 2025 primary
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Sound Transit’s 2 Line Faces Hurdles Beyond Crossing I-90 Bridge
West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Last Monday of August, with extended heat alert