Trump threatened to wipe out Iran. Here’s how WA lawmakers responded
State Rep. Darya Farivar, whose parents hail from Iran, said she feels sick for Iranians. “I feel angry for Iranians, I feel scared for Iranians,” said Farivar, D-Seattle. Farivar said she hopes Congress passes the war powers resolution. “I think that’s one of the most important and tangible things we can do right now,” she said, adding that Republicans must back the resolution as well. “Blood will be on their hands … if this continues.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
The fight continues: a look at union efforts in Washington state
This week, the team talks to a researcher about the labor landscape, and covers stories related to REI, Starbucks and nurses’ unions. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Cascade PBS)
WSDOT holds ceremony for 61 employees killed in work zones since 1950
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) held its annual ceremony on Tuesday to honor workers killed or injured on the job. WSDOT said 61 employees have been killed in work zones since 1950. According to new state statistics, the total number of work zone-related crashes was 1,557 in 2025, a slight decrease from 1,607 crashes in 2024, WSDOT said. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (KIRO 7)
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Trump threatened to wipe out Iran. Here’s how WA lawmakers responded (Farivar)
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The fight continues: a look at union efforts in Washington state
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