SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists
As the federal government shutdown extends to day 17, and with congressional leaders nowhere near negotiating, state officials are beginning to raise concerns of potential cuts to nutrition assistance benefits that feed millions if the government isn’t reopened. Minnesota has already halted new enrollments in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. And officials in Kansas, New Hampshire and New Mexico have warned their residents could miss their food assistance payments for November. Continue reading at WSS. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Nearly 90,000 join Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ march
The Seattle Police Department estimated the No Kings march stretched more than a mile long Saturday. Organizers with Seattle Indivisible reported preliminary counts of nearly 90,000 people taking part. The demonstration began beneath the Space Needle and poured into downtown streets, part of what organizers call the largest coordinated protest in U.S. history. The “No Kings” movement has grown from a few thousand participants just months ago to millions nationwide — unified in opposition to what demonstrators describe as President Trump’s slide toward authoritarianism. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
Washington’s economy stalls as hiring slows
Washington’s economy is joining other states in a slide toward recession, at least one expert says. Why it matters: Tariffs, slowing immigration and federal job cuts are driving slowdowns nationwide, according to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. Driving the news: Washington is among 22 states that are either in or near recession, per Zandi. The states make up about one-third of U.S. GDP. Continue reading at Axios. (Jacque Schrag)
Auburn Reporter
Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County
Axios
Washington’s economy stalls as hiring slows
Shutdown could halt SNAP benefits for millions, states say
Capital Press
Solar fans race to beat federal deadlines, foes try running out the clock
More fires but less acreage burned in relatively mild fire season for Oregon
Columbian
School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools
Everett Herald
Everett-based Helion receives approval to build fusion power plant
Ferguson at No Kings rally in Everett: State won’t ‘bend knee’ to Trump.
South County Fire will clean the Port of Edmonds’ breakwater on Monday
Comment: Maybe we’re not so keen on political violence
Comment: Unease grows among deployed National Guard troops
Letter: Testing waste water for abortion pills is smaller government, how?
Kitsap Sun
A second ‘No Kings’ draws thousands out across Kitsap
Kitsap County postpones decision on new rules for equestrian facilities
News Tribune
I-5 ramp near Tacoma to close overnight Monday. Here’s what we know
Hundreds show up to No Kings protests in Tacoma. We asked them why
After Capitol break-in, experts hope to return WA historic piano to former glory
Man awaiting sentence in Point Defiance stabbing is mentally unfit. What’s next?
Handmaids, zebras and other protesters lend their voices to No Kings rally in Olympia
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Commentary: Housing is needed for domestic violence survivors
Commentary: Cuts to Medicaid and to insurance subsidies will push ERs past the brink
Puget Sound Business Journal
These high-paying jobs are growing — and they don’t require a degree
Spokesman Review
Valley to get a new early learning center, highlighting need for child care
Arraignment delayed for man accused of breaking into Washington Capitol
‘Recipe for abuse’: Labor leaders decry wage cuts for H-2A workers but growers support the changes
Washington Post
Supreme Court to hear challenge to law barring drug users from guns
The most and least expensive U.S. housing markets, from 1890 to today
White House declares victory over inflation. Not so fast, economists say.
Here’s who pays when undocumented immigrants get health care in America
WA State Standard
SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists
Energy Secretary Wright says ‘nuclear is going to become sexy again’
Washington will close hatchery that produces thousands of steelhead
Washington state governor vows he will never ‘bend the knee’ to Trump at No Kings rally
Whidbey News-Times
Ferry system sees increase in summertime riders
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Nearly 90,000 join Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ march
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tolling changes for SR 167 begin
Cleared for takeoff: SEA Airport will be getting another terminal
Sound Transit may roll out overnight bus between Everett, Seattle
Thousands march in ‘No Kings’ protests across western Washington
Hanford Site moves forward on project turning nuclear waste into glass
State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk
KNKX Public Radio
Should the state invest WA Cares dollars in the stock market?
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Cascadia Daily News
Thousands of Bellingham residents join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Company exploring development of battery energy storage system in Irongate
The Urbanist
Seattle Drug Ordinance Fails to Meet Treatment Promises, Report Says
Washington Observer
A homegrown weed fight
West Seattle Blog
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