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Friday, June 24

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
The Supreme Court has ended the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court that has been fortified by three appointees of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (AP)

What the Supreme Court abortion decision means for Washington
Since the leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision came out in May, people have been weighing the consequences for Washington, as well as for the rest of the country. Now, the decision is here: Roe v. Wade is overturned. The Supreme Court, the decision by its conservative majority, ended constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half century. The outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states in the U.S. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jose Luis Magana)

West coast states commit to being safe haven for people seeking abortions, reproductive healthcare
The governors of Washington, California and Oregon are launching a multi-state commitment to be safe havens for all people seeking abortions and other reproductive healthcare. The Multi-State Commitment affirms the governors’ commitment to defend access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion and contraceptives. The effort also commits to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans to these Western states. The announcement comes as the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade, which in turn bans abortions in multiple states. Continue reading at KXLY. (Ted S. Warren)

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Associated Press
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Which states will likely ban abortion now that Roe v. Wade is overturned?
WA, OR Leaders Skeptical About Pausing Gas Taxes
Amazon providing $23M for affordable housing in Seattle
Ex-Washington state employee pleads guilty to pandemic fraud

Auburn Reporter
Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings

The Daily News
Inslee visits Kelso, says state gas tax holiday wouldn’t lower prices in Washington
Ocean Shipping Reform Act will have little impact on Port of Vancouver

Everett Herald
Lawyers: Breath test ruling has implications for Snohomish County DUIs

News Tribune
Pierce County names worst places for high-speed internet access. Now it’s time to fix it
Heat wave is coming to Tacoma. Here are some safe places to stay cool this weekend
With property values increasing, will Pierce County homeowners see a tax increase?

Olympian
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional right to abortion

Puget Sound Business Journal
Roe overturned: What you need to know about abortion decision
Amazon to commit $23M for affordable housing projects in Seattle
Another challenge is getting worse for businesses. It’s fueling inflation.

Seattle Medium
Attorney General Ferguson Convenes Washington Organized Retail Crime Theft Task Force
Interior Department Announces Programs To Advance Environmental Justice
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
More Homeless Encampments To Be Removed
Clarence Thomas’ Second Amendment Ruling Shows Power Of Conservative Supermajority
Supreme Court Protects Cops Who Fail To Issue Miranda Rights

Seattle Times
What the Supreme Court abortion decision means for Washington
Editorial: Kent police payout debacle shows need for reform

Skagit Valley Herald
Church seeks to be first test of Mount Vernon homeless parking rules

Washington Post
Abortion will soon be banned in 13 states. Here’s which could be next.

Yakima Herald-Republic
‘Si se puede:’ Sunnyside workers protest wages, conditions at mushroom plant

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington advocates feared the overturning of Roe v. Wade, so they prepared for it in 1991
Inside one family’s journey to accept their transgender teen
No, SCOTUS ruling does not overturn all state restrictions on concealed carry

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allows states to ban abortion
King County Executive Dow Constantine pledges $1M to help with abortion access in the PNW
US Supreme Court ruling may be imminent for ex-Bremerton HS football coach who led prayers
US Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next
After Supreme Court strikes down NY gun law, reactions vary in Seattle
Can inflation be tamed without costing American jobs? Some analysts say ‘yes’
Service providers line up to offer help to get Pierce County’s homeless off the streets
Washington state AG announces Organized Retail Crime Theft Task Force

KNKX Public Radio
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending right to abortion upheld for decades

KUOW Public Radio
‘There’s going to be a lack of honesty.’ Two Washington doctors on the fallout of overturning Roe v Wade
The number of Washington residents going hungry has nearly tripled. Some clinics are stepping in.

KXLY (ABC)
West coast states commit to being safe haven for people seeking abortions, reproductive healthcare

Web

Crosscut
‘Roe v. Wade’: WA officials react to Supreme Court ruling

The Stranger
Slog AM: SCOTUS Overrules Roe v. Wade
Seattle Might Soon Defund a Promising Police Alternative

Thursday, June 23

Housing Density: What we’re missing without a middle option
Earlier this year, Washington state’s Legislature considered whether to allow “missing middle housing” in cities across the state. That bill started out requiring that cities allow six-plexes on properties where you can only build one house today. The bill grew weaker as it made its way through the Legislature and eventually died, in part due to tepid support at best from mayors – who are elected, in part, by single-family homeowners – many of whom oppose that kind of density in their neighborhoods. Now, cities are getting another chance to reconsider missing middle housing. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

‘Please stay out of the water,’ WA state officials implore swimmers ahead of heat spike
Officials in Washington State are begging residents to use extreme caution if their plans include swimming during this weekend’s heat spike. Despite temperatures that are expected to range about 10-15 degrees higher than typical for this time of year, water temperatures will still be very cold, making hypothermia a real risk. Hypothermia becomes a risk when the water is 70 degrees or cooler. “After a cool and wet spring, most of the population has little to no acclimation to heat and therefore could be caught off guard by the rapid warm-up,” noted the National Weather Service’s Seattle office in an advisory released on June 22. Continue reading at The Olympian.

Editorial: Gas tax holiday could end up costing us even more
Motorists would likely see only a minimal drop in the price of gas. A study by experts at the Penn Wharton Budget Model found — estimating savings for a longer 10-month federal gas tax holiday — that between 42 percent and 80 percent of the suspended tax would be passed on to consumers, with the rest benefiting oil companies. Even at that rate of savings, the average motorist would save between $16 and $47 over that 10-month period, the study found. And any break in price could prove to be short-lived. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.

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Associated Press
Washington revenue forecast up $1.46 billion
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Lawsuit filed against State Patrol over DUI testing machines

Bellingham Herald
Wildfire risk is increasing in Whatcom County. Here are the areas of most concern
Bellingham mayor announces change in plan on proposed tax to fight climate change

Capital Press
Expert: Heat likely to boost stripe rust after late start

The Daily News
Longview fights Lake Sacajawea algae blooms after pandemic pause on treatment
Longview, Kalama ports consider study to deepen, add turning basins on Columbia River

Everett Herald
As Biden urges federal gas tax holiday, Inslee opposes state tax break (Liias, Ormsby)
Editorial: Gas tax holiday could end up costing us even more

High Country News
Only path: ‘dismantle coal infrastructure’
Tempers flare over definition of tribes, Alaska Native corporations

Kitsap Sun
Though shaken by Uvalde shootings, Kitsap district leaders say safety upgrades are ongoing
Lawsuit takes aim at WSP toxicologist over driver’s license revocations

News Tribune
CDC anticipates undetected U.S. cases of monkeypox, but experts believe risks are low
How much will you pay to cross the Tacoma Narrows bridge? You can have a say on tolls
Op-Ed: Guns are the problem. Until the U.S. passes real reforms, school shootings will persist
Op-Ed: Climate justice is the most urgent issue of a generation. That’s why kids are fighting mad

Olympian
Thurston County commissioners now oppose DNR timber cuts across the county, letter says
‘Please stay out of the water,’ WA state officials implore swimmers ahead of heat spike

Puget Sound Business Journal
Return-to-office is flattening as companies navigate employee pushback, commutes, higher gas prices
Community college enrollment is slipping; here’s why

Seattle Medium
Washington Ranked High In Economic Recovery
Washington State Seeing Record Gun Sales
Strickland Demands SBA To Be Accountable For Disaster Loans

Seattle Times
Fall City extremist’s eviction throws spotlight on sovereign citizen movement
Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams
Inslee signals no interest in a WA gas tax ‘holiday’; others skeptical, too (Liias, Fey)
Baristas at Seattle’s marquee Starbucks reassigned to make way for ‘Heritage Markets’ ahead of union vote

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County winding down pandemic-era rental assistance program

Washington Post
Supreme Court finds N.Y. law violates right to carry guns outside home
Biden wants new protections for trans students, sexual assault survivors
FDA orders Juul e-cigarettes off the market, citing insufficient and conflicting data
A week of highs: See where climate change made heat worse in America

Yakima Herald-Republic
Ostrom Mushroom Farms workers in Sunnyside submit petition seeking fair pay, respect

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington state gas tax suspension remains unlikely despite calls from federal government
Nooksack Tribal Court continues the process of evicting disenrolled members
‘It’s just making everything worse’: Residents criticize Tacoma’s repeated encampment removals

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Supreme Court decides ‘proper cause’ needed for concealed carry license is unconstitutional
Backlash growing over so-called ‘fake clinics’
Inslee balks at Biden’s calls for temporary suspension of gas tax

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Overturning Roe v. Wade would bring chilling consequences, AG Ferguson, others say
Washington residents want gas tax break, but Gov. Inslee said it would hurt more than help
Seattle, its businesses prep for first in-person Gay Pride events since COVID pandemic
Supreme Court strikes down restrictive New York gun law

KNKX Public Radio
COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren’t easy
50 years later, female athletes recognize Title IX’s impact but also where it falls short
Title IX: Former tennis pro Patricia Bostrom’s role in making the world more equitable

KUOW Public Radio
Housing Density: What We’re Missing Without a Middle Option

Q13 TV (FOX)
Gov. Inslee won’t seek temporary suspension of state gas tax, despite Biden’s call to do so

Web

The Stranger
Seattle Mayor Raises Rainbow Flag for Pride, but Not Much Else

Wednesday, June 22

U.S. Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam
The Senate advanced a bill Tuesday night that would toughen federal gun laws and provide billions of dollars in new money to prevent future mass shootings after negotiators settled key disagreements, putting the legislation on course to be passed into law later this month. The breakthrough came more than a week after 20 senators — 10 from each party — signed on to a framework agreement that coupled modest new gun restrictions with some $15 billion in new federal funding for mental health programs and school security upgrades. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (J. Scott Applewhite)

Seattle’s JumpStart tax on big businesses’ salaries upheld by WA court
An appellate court judge upheld Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax on Tuesday, doubling down on a decision made in King County Superior Court last year. In an opinion published Tuesday, the Division I Court of Appeals deemed Seattle’s JumpStart tax lawful, affirming a lower-court dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the Chamber of Commerce in late 2020. “Engaging in business is a substantial privilege on which the city may properly levy taxes,” the opinion reads. “And the use of a business’s payroll expense is an appropriate measure of that taxable incident.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert)

Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year. The Democratic president will also call on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar relief, the White House said. At issue is the 18.4 cents-a-gallon federal tax on gas and the 24.4 cents-a-gallon federal tax on diesel fuel. If the gas savings were fully passed along to consumers, people would save roughly 3.6% at the pump when prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide. Continue reading at The Associated Press.

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Associated Press
Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
JumpStart, Seattle tax on big businesses, upheld by state appeals court
Police response during Uvalde massacre is ‘abject failure,’ top Texas cop says

Everett Herald
Snohomish County prosecutors face ‘deluge’ of police referrals
Comment: Supreme Court erodes wall between church, state

News Tribune
Infant, toddler COVID vaccines arrive in Pierce County. Here’s how to get one for your kid

Olympian
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down WA state law helping ill Hanford workers
Charges dropped against Tumwater water treatment company and owner, lawyer says
Anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ exist throughout WA. Here’s what they are and how to spot them

Puget Sound Business Journal
Construction starts continue to climb, but slowdown may be looming for specific sectors
Seattle chamber loses appeal over JumpStart payroll tax
Many employees and candidates want to see progress on DEI. This is the biggest hurdle to change.

Seattle Times
Could Idaho accuse a WA abortion clinic of murder? Some are worried
Infants, toddlers receive their first COVID vaccine shots in Seattle; supply to be limited
Mental Health Perspectives: ‘A good guy with a gun’ is a myth I experienced firsthand
Testimony begins in inquest into Seattle police killing of Charleena Lyles
Seattle’s JumpStart tax on big businesses’ salaries upheld by WA court
With $10M windfall, free Seattle coding school for women goes national to speed change in tech’s bro culture

Skagit Valley Herald
High patient volumes affecting Skagit County hospitals

Tri-City Herald
This city leader is stepping down after 8 years guiding Pasco’s explosive growth

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Juneteenth at Pioneer Park in Walla Walla celebrates Black joy

Washington Post
Covid bailout rescued some hospitals while enriching others
What a pause in the gas tax would mean for prices at the pump
Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima County will pay $325,000 to man injured in collision with sheriff’s deputy
Juneteenth concert celebrates life, freedom and contributions by African American community
Comprehensive Healthcare expands opioid treatment clinic in Yakima
Wenatchee’s 101-year-old Skookum sign taken down

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Everett officer’s bodycam footage shows moments before deadly encounter
Olympia man pleads guilty to murder in death of WSP Trooper Justin Schaffer
Work underway to clear invasive plants from Lake Sammamish State Park

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell shares progress on housing and homelessness plan
911 calls show terror, concern at Juanita High School after student’s social media post

KNKX Public Radio
Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill
Here are the biggest Supreme Court decisions we’re still waiting for this term

KUOW Public Radio
Kids Under 5 Receive First Covid-19 Doses in Seattle
60K green crabs captured in Washington waters so far in 2022 … that’s a lot
How to return to exercise after having Covid: slowly
Watch Live: House January 6 committee holds public hearings on its investigation

Q13 TV (FOX)
State removes first highway encampment on its own, hotel opens for homeless
Court faults State Toxicologist for breathalyzer calculation issues that could overturn DUI convictions

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MyNorthwest
Finalists to be announced in Port of Seattle Police Chief search this week
COVID vaccines for children facing shipping delays
Seattle Children’s Hospital administers first COVID-19 vaccines for children under five
Washington Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of Seattle’s ‘Jump Start’ payroll tax lawsuit
US Supreme Court rules that Hanford-worker federal entitlements are discriminatory

West Seattle Blog
Finalists to be announced in the ‘other’ police-chief search

Tuesday, June 21

WA families lose safety nets as pandemic, inflation persist
As COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, some federal relief programs supporting families and children have started to disappear. This includes the child tax credit payments, universal free school meals and additional food assistance. State lawmakers have worked to partly replace some aid, but many families who relied on the expanded social safety net still struggle to get by with less help at a time when food and gas prices continue to surge amid the protracted pandemic. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Lizz Giordano)

More states are embracing pay transparency. Experts say businesses should take note
Colorado passed legislation in 2021 requiring employers to include pay range and benefits in every job listing. Washington state became the most recent to require salary information in job postings, a change set to take effect in 2022. Washington’s law is notable because it would require some of the biggest tech giants, including Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc., to list their pay ranges, potentially having a domino effect. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Alexsl)

Pandemic, protests leave indelible mark on high school grads
What’s typically a cliche heard at graduation ceremonies landed with more gravity this year, as students reflected on coming of age in the midst of a global pandemic and several local, student-led walkouts and rallies. For many, the senior year was punctuated with protests centered on social issues that mattered to them. They conducted walkouts to bring awareness to the prevalence of sexual assault and marches to celebrate Juneteenth. They joined local protests against gun violence and pride rallies in support of LGBTQ+ youth. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ryan Berry)

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Associated Press
High-capacity ammo magazines will be banned starting July 1
Seattle facing $117 million revenue shortfall in 2023

Capital Press
Supreme Court won’t review lawsuit over pesticide cancer risk labeling
USDA to fund Tacoma ag shippers, Houston chassis
Climatologists see warmer days ahead, but not right away

Everett Herald
Pandemic, protests leave indelible mark on high school grads
Farmers feel sting of unseasonal weather, record inflation
Sued over pollution, Port of Everett works on water quality issues
$1 billion to fund 5 new hybrid ferries, but who wants to build them?
Comment: Gun owners, we need to demand changes to firearm laws
Comment: Insurance required for cars; require for guns, too
Comment: Spell out risks, benefits of COVID vax to parents
Comment: Single-family zoning limits affordable housing

News Tribune
Permits filed for buildings at contentious Tacoma warehouse site. How big will they be?

New York Times
Live Updates: Jan. 6 Panel to Highlight Trump’s Pressure on State Officials
Supreme Court Rejects Maine’s Ban on Aid to Religious Schools
COVID Live Updates: Effort to Vaccinate Very Young U.S. Children Gets Underway

Olympian
Lacey mayor says Polish sister city needs more resources for Ukrainian refugees
Western states authorize COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 following FDA, CDC approval
Tumwater company fined, owner sentenced for falsifying water test samples
Thurston commission renews housing contracts with non-profit despite previous conflict
WA Insurance Commissioner won’t resign, he tells governor and other officials

Peninsula Daily News
COVID, gun violence prevention before health board

Puget Sound Business Journal
I-135 backers push to get public housing authority measure on Seattle ballot
Seattle council measure would help community groups access funds to build housing
House passes Rep. Rick Larsen-backed bill to support emerging aviation tech
More states are embracing pay transparency. Experts say businesses should take note.

Seattle Times
After failed attempts, Seattle tries again to give homeless people a place to park their RVs
5 years after Seattle police killed Charleena Lyles, long-delayed inquest into her death begins
Patriot Front arrests in Idaho unmask a new generation of hate groups
Another pandemic school year ends. What have we learned so far?

Washington Post
A family’s journey from a school prayer dispute to the Supreme Court
Police response to Uvalde was ‘an abject failure,’ Texas DPS chief says
U.S. to begin vaccinating young children against coronavirus
After school shootings, teachers struggle for years with trauma

Yakima Herald-Republic
Ten Yakima school districts offer free summer meals for kids
Yakima Valley school safety experts said officers would react immediately to a school shooting
West Valley School District adopts required gender-inclusive policy

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Ellensburg doctor who sold COVID vaccine waivers accused of pretending to shoot staff, treating patients while drunk and high

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle deploys new automated system to track low-priority calls not answered by police

KUOW Public Radio
Washington State Creates Process for Public to Seek Police Decertification

KXLY (ABC)
Emergency services deployed on Washington coast to combat invasive European green crabs

NW Public Radio
Watching For Whales – And Their Food

Q13 TV (FOX)
Supreme Court rules on workers’ comp at sites like Hanford Nuclear Reservation

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Crosscut
WA families lose safety nets as pandemic, inflation persist (Berg)
Podcast | America’s racial reckoning isn’t over

The Stranger
WA Cities Shouldn’t Have to Buy Off Bad Cops (Salomon)

Friday, June 17

Seattle selected as one of 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is coming to Seattle. Thursday afternoon, FIFA revealed the 16 cities selected to host matches when the international men’s soccer tournament makes its return to North America in 2026. Seattle will be one of them. Continue reading at The Olympian.

Legislative leaders call on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign after firing of whistleblower
Leaders of both parties in the Washington Legislature are calling on longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign, after he fired a top aide who had complained that Kreidler bullied him, used crass language and was “antagonizing staff.” The majority and minority leaders in both the House and the Senate have all called for Kreidler to step down. Kreidler, through a spokesperson, said Friday he has no plans of doing so. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner)

Free student lunch for all? Not for long. Here’s how change might look in Pierce County
The era of universal free school meals in Pierce County is seemingly nearing an end. For roughly two years, students across the United States — regardless of family economic status — were fed without paying a single cent, as school districts saw higher federal reimbursements than normal to cover the costs of giving out food. But the federal waiver that facilitated those free meals is set to expire June 30 unless extended by Congress. Continue reading at OutletName. (Cheyenne Boone/News Tribune)