When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
With the rent in Western Washington higher than ever and a newly passed statewide rent cap, many are wondering when they will see some sort of rent relief. Some experts believe the rental market has entered a window that’s much friendlier to renters looking for a deal. “It was crazy expensive for like, you know, barely 1,000 square foot,” said Taylor Baber, whose rental home in Renton took a while to find. She started her search in Seattle and went south. Continue reading at Kiro 7. (Kiro 7)
WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Washington’s attorney general is backing Minnesota in a fight over transgender student-athletes. Attorney General Nick Brown officially joined 12 other states in a court brief supporting trans-inclusive sports policies. The coalition is arguing that banning transgender youth from teams that match their gender identity is discriminatory. “I believe strongly in protecting the rights of all Washington kids — including transgender youth,” Brown said. “Equal access to participation in sports is important to kids’ wellbeing, both emotionally and physically, and barring kids from school athletics because of their gender identity perpetuates the kind of discrimination our state has long sought to abolish.” Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Jason Redmond)
Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sued the Education Department Monday over a new rule requiring employers to “qualify” for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) by avoiding activities deemed to have “substantial illegal purpose.” The big picture: The rule, published Friday, limits eligibility for PSLF — which forgives the remaining balance on federal student loans for eligible public service workers after ten years — as part of the broader crackdown on what the Trump administration calls “anti-American activists. “The Education Department outlined those actions as “supporting terrorism and aiding and abetting illegal immigration.” Continue reading at Axios. (Win McNamee)
Axios
Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown
Homicide rates plunging in Trump’s “hellhole” cities
Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule
Capital Press
Washington judge restores killing wolf as an option
Washington Ecology fines weigh heavily on octogenarian farmer
Lone Rock Fire, still under investigation, raises ag land sale concerns
Supreme Court swamped with briefs on tariffs, but not from agriculture
‘Bioengineered’ label exemption for highly processed food ruled unlawful
Everett Herald
Everett approves $2.5M land purchase for new police evidence room
First case in Washington during Listeria outbreak is in Snohomish County
Editorial: Law enforcement tool needs review, better controls (Liias)
Opinion: Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments
Indian Country Today
Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval
Islands’ Weekly
AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case | Federal judge issues order directing USDA to use SNAP contingency funds
New York Times
How Medicaid’s New Work Requirement Will Work
Republicans Hold Firm on Filibuster and Prosecutor Veto Power, for Now
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Threatens to Withhold Food Stamps Until Shutdown Ends
Seattle Times
WA SNAP recipients brace for lower benefits after partial funding
Feds say WA can’t make foster parents accept kids’ gender identity
New court rule has pros, cons for King County defendants and victims
Where Seattle students and families losing SNAP benefits can get help
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Editorial: Shore up trade-driven economy, despite tariff threat
Opinion: WA residents deserve more from their transportation system
Washington Post
Trump administration is sued over student loan forgiveness changes
Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Trump administration says it is paying out half of November’s SNAP benefits
WA State Standard
The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect
Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate
Idaho state officials say they haven’t found viable quagga mussels since latest treatment
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle leaders approve millions in funding for food aid
Rural counties feeling impacts of government shutdown, SNAP cuts
Hopelink expands food aid as federal SNAP benefits remain paused in US
Security, transparency part of Thurston County’s expanded elections facility
Washington joins 21 states in suing U.S. Department of Education over PSLF restrictions
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
Health insurance rates are up on Washington’s benefit exchange
Seattle providing $8 million in emergency funds to food banks citywide
Winter driving season begins: Studded tires are back, chains required over passes
States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness
KUOW Public Radio
Federal judge blocks National Guard deployment to Portland through Friday
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Lynden City Hall will close to public on Fridays starting Dec. 5
Needs rising as food banks face funding cuts, higher prices and SNAP uncertainty
Opinion: Ensuring stability for homeless NW vets through National Center for Warrior Independence
MyNorthwest
WA secures additional $66 million following $3.8 billion tobacco settlement
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts
West Seattle Blog
Need food amid SNAP uncertainty? Here’s a quick way to find it
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