Federal judge slaps down Trump attempts to move California, Texas troops into Portland
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops into Portland from any state, saying that the administration had acted in “direct contravention” of her previous order, which halted mobilization of Oregon National Guard troops. U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued her first temporary restraining order on Saturday. But on Sunday morning, the news broke that the administration was sending federalized California National Guard troops up to Portland. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
$1B funding cut “a gut punch” for PNW hydrogen projects
Projects to build clean hydrogen infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest are reeling after the Trump administration pulled a $1 billion grant for the region’s hydrogen hub this week. Why it matters: The loss of the grant hurts efforts in Washington, Oregon and Montana to harness hydrogen as a clean fuel source — one that many view as an important tool to help decarbonize the shipping and aviation industries. “It’s a major and significant setback,” Chris Green, the president of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association, told Axios this week. Continue reading at Axios. (Tiffany Herring)
Do you have to tell a homebuyer if your house is haunted? What WA law says
When buying a house, there are multiple factors to consider. Is the home the right size for your family? How’s the location? Does the design suit your style? Buyers also have to ensure the house is safe, with appliances working properly. Sometimes the home’s history also comes into play. Are sellers and real estate agents in Washington state required to disclose if a house is haunted? Continue reading at TNT. (Getty)
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