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Wednesday, July 30

Poll: Washington voters are ‘pretty pessimistic’ about the future
Emily Manke, 52, a Democrat from Bellingham, said she is worried about all of the federal funding cuts coming down the pipeline, particularly to food assistance and health care programs. “There’s just no way all of our lives aren’t going to get worse,” she said. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (M. Scott Brauer)

A new study proves that criminalizing homelessness doesn’t reduce homelessness
A recent study shows that encampment bans and other policies that criminalize homelessness don’t keep people from living on the street, Next City reports. The analysis did not find any reduction in homelessness in any of the cities studied as a result of such ordinances. The study examined the effect of ordinances enacted between 2000 and 2021 across the 100 most populous U.S. cities, using data pulled from Continuums of Care — local entities that administer federal homelessness funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Continue reading at KIRO. (Melina Mara)

Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show
Violent crime in Washington dropped significantly last year but remains well above pre-pandemic levels. And Washington remains dead last in police staffing per capita compared to other states. These findings come from a report released this week by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs that shows some encouraging signs after years of rising crime. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Brandon Bel)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Satsop School Bell part of $6M restoration project

Axios
New brain implant could rewire stroke rehab
Heat streaks are getting more common nationwide
Washington public media faces funding challenges
EPA seeks to cancel scientific basis for climate regulations

Capital Press
WDFW to try to cull Togo wolfpack
Farm groups say trade deals are only a starting point
USDA declares drought disaster in southeast Washington
Breeders propose restricting ‘variety not specified’ grass seed labels

Everett Herald
Lynnwood faces $10.7M budget shortfall by end of 2026
County wins award for Little Bear Creek wetland restoration
Work begins to reopen a Marysville park for the first time in 25 years

Kitsap Sun
WSF daily ridership hits a peak not seen since 2019
Washington home prices rise in June 2025, But market shows signs of cooling
What is CTE? How a Washington state concussion law got the NFL’s attention
New fire breaks out near Hood Canal, just north of blaze burning near Staircase
New mountain bike park on Bainbridge nears completion, with opening planned for August

News Tribune
Tsunami advisory issued for Washington coast following earthquake off Russia
Slavic, Ukrainian refugees in Tacoma face uncertainty as state funding dries up
‘Simply unprecedented’: Former Alma arts center in Tacoma has new caretakers

New York Times
How Conservative Christians Cracked a 70-Year-Old Law
States Sue to Block Trump Law Defunding Planned Parenthood
Trump’s Tax Bill Expands Farm Subsidies. Not All Farmers Will Benefit.

Port Townsend Leader
Wildfire prompts strong caution across the county
Whistleblower reacts to hospital board’s letter as disappointing, restates concern

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing sees relief from tariffs, but trade challenges persist
Puyallup Tribe receives downtown Tacoma building as gift
Funding cuts threaten local economies of colleges, universities

Seattle Times
Seattle council keeps renter’s commission without landlords
WA governor admits ‘stupid’ decision to invite former top aide on state plane
Medicaid was signed into law 60 years ago. Trump’s big bill is chiseling it back

Skagit Valley Herald
Janicki stepping down as a Skagit County commissioner
Tsunami advisory issued for low-lying areas in Skagit County
Funding at risk in Concrete due to lack of income survey participants

Spokesman Review
Washington files lawsuits to block federal government from accessing food stamp data
City of Spokane formally asks to weigh in on hiring new SCRAPS chief in letter to county
Spokane agrees to $3.7 million settlement with children of Robert Bradley, who police shot and killed in 2022

Tri-City Herald
Trump official, Idaho Republicans clash over Snake River dam removal

Washington Post
Trump announces 25% tariffs on India starting Friday
Economy grew at a strong 3.0% annual pace in second quarter
Top FDA vaccine regulator under Trump ousted amid conservative criticism
In beloved national parks, deep concern among Americans of all political persuasions

WA State Standard
Washington’s safety net clinics face ‘perfect storm’ of federal threats
Violent crime drops in Washington as drug offenses skyrocket, latest statistics show (Dhingra)
Trump’s EPA proposes rollback of basis for climate change rules, sparking Dem outrage

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Consumers may pay more as grocery stores absorb new tariffs
Kirkland high school theater manager to be released from ICE custody
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Here’s which lakes to avoid in King County
Healthcare deserts in 2025: 80% of the country lacks healthcare access
Juanita High School employee released from Northwest Detention Center
Medicaid was signed into law 60 years ago. Trump’s big bill is chiseling it back
A new study proves that criminalizing homelessness doesn’t reduce homelessness
Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark ‘endangerment finding’ that allows climate regulation
Tsunami advisory for Washington coast after 8.8 quake off Russia, first waves reach WA shores
US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs

KNKX Public Radio
Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift

KUOW Public Radio
Derelict boats are polluting WA waters
Lawsuit targeting trans youth protections in WA dismissed on appeal
Another $122M from opioid settlements now available to Washington
High school theater manager to bond out of Tacoma immigrant lockup

KXLY (ABC)
Over a dozen guns seized in Spokane County firearm trafficking bust
Local farmers push back against potential federal ban on widely-used weed killer
Coast of Washington under tsunami advisory triggered by 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia

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Cascadia Daily News
Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki to retire
Whatcom County to host first government open house
County tests indicate ricochet bullets, fragments escaping Custer shooting range

Cascade PBS
Poll: Washington voters are ‘pretty pessimistic’ about the future
Poll: Gov. Ferguson’s first approval rating lowest in over 30 years
Former Councilmember Debora Juarez appointed to fill D5 vacancy

Washington Observer
Kickstarting a starter home boom (Duerr)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch
No, the tsunami alert from the big Russian earthquake does NOT include West Seattle

Tuesday, July 29

Trump Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. The proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule would rescind a 2009 declaration that determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Christopher Furlong)

Lawsuit targeting WA law meant to protect trans youth in crisis is dismissed on appeal
Parents trying to overturn a Washington law protecting runaway transgender youth have hit another roadblock in federal court. A three-judge appeals court panel on Friday unanimously dismissed a constitutional challenge to the controversial 2023 statute, which allows operators of emergency shelters to notify state authorities, rather than parents, when children seek refuge as they pursue gender-affirming care and support services. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Getty)

Under Trump’s ICE, people without criminal history increasingly targeted in WA
The surge of people arrested in Washington and nationwide under the second Trump administration overwhelmingly reflects those who have no criminal convictions or pending charges, according to recent ICE data obtained by UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project. The arrests are part of the administration’s goal to deport one million people annually, now backed by $75 billion earmarked by Congress for immigration enforcement. Continue reading at KUOW. (KUOW)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Bear Gulch Fire grows to 1,094 acres, 10% contained

Axios
FTC probes trans care claims and risks
Violent crime drops again in Washington state
DOJ files misconduct complaint against federal judge
What to know about civil commitment, Trump’s new policy for homelessness

Bellingham Herald
This Bellingham community court program helps people stay out of jail

Capital Press
USDA to reorganize, send employees in D.C. to other cities
Study links wolves to livestock revenue losses and increased costs

Columbian
Veterans’ top concerns in Clark County are issues with employment, housing and benefits, survey finds
SW WA gets millions from state for conservation; Battle Ground Lake State Park gets $800K for equestrian use

Courier-Herald
KC Sheriff’s Office restores deputy staffing levels

The Daily News
Port of Woodland to turn Austin Point into a 90-acre rec area
Free Longview dental clinic available for low-income veterans, children

Everett Herald
Snohomish County school districts welcome release of $6B in federal money
Editorial: State lawmakers right to skip Gerrymandering Games (Pedersen)

Journal of the San Juan Islands
County Council to surplus gravel on Waldron Island
Legal settlement reached for Endangered Species Act decision deadline for Olympic Peninsula steelhead
Editorial: Mass deportations

Kent Reporter
King County Council approves sales tax hike for criminal justice

Kitsap Sun
These Washington cities rank among trendiest destinations for millionaires in the US

Mercer Island Reporter
State to help fund new MI water supply pipeline

News Tribune
Trump cuts result in Tacoma PBS station, KBTC, losing 20% of budget
Comment: I interviewed two Washington legislators and learned a great deal (Krishnadasan)

New York Times
These Companies Avoided Clean-Air Rules. It Took a Single Email.
Judge Indefinitely Blocks Withholding of Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood
Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development

Olympian
Delays at multi-billion first-of-kind Eastern WA radioactive waste plant
New WA hate-crime hotline live in 3 counties. Not everyone is using it as planned

Puget Sound Business Journal
Opportunity Zones 2.0 will feature fewer zones — and intense lobbying

Renton Reporter
Renton road closures the week of July 28

Seattle Medium
Seafair Celebrations And Pier 58 Opening Attract Large Crowds To Seattle’s Waterfront

Seattle Times
Trump Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs
Editorial: Public wildfire cams in WA are a win for awareness, transparency

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Construction complete on SR 18 diverging diamond interchange

Spokesman Review
Claiming Spokane is a sanctuary city that severed agreements, county withheld firefighter rescue funds
Spokane agrees to $3.7 million settlement with children of Robert Bradley, who police shot and killed in 2022
‘We just don’t feel like it’s safe’: Spokane Tacos y Tequila Festival canceled amid safety fears; other events also called off

Tri-City Herald
Delays at multi-billion first-of-kind Eastern WA radioactive waste plant

Washington Post
What trees are most common in your city? And are they at risk?
Planned Parenthood can keep billing Medicaid, judge rules in setback for Trump

WA State Standard
European imports to see 15% tariffs after Trump strikes trade deal
Another $122M from opioid settlements now available to Washington
Citing potential for fraud, blue and red states pass new crypto ATM laws
Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics worry
Lawsuit targeting WA law meant to protect trans youth in crisis is dismissed on appeal
Federal judge issues new order protecting all Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid ‘defunding’

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Crime rates drop in Washington for 2024, annual report finds
New Washington laws impact breweries, credit scores and marriage license fees
Trump administration cancels $1 million grant for Tacoma community schoolyard project

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Bellevue College gets $1.2M grant to aid student veterans
Smoke from fire in Olympic National Park hits Puget Sound
Addiction treatment could get $40M boost from Seattle public safety tax
AG sues USDA over demand for 1.2M WA SNAP recipients’ personal data
Union Pacific buys Norfolk Southern to create 1st transcontinental railroad in U.S.
City of Seattle released mandated plan of ‘abatement’ to address issues at Denny Blaine Park

KUOW Public Radio
WA sues contractor to prevent sharing of food stamp data with feds
Under Trump’s ICE, people without criminal history increasingly targeted in WA

KXLY (ABC)
Giving Back Spokane facing financial mismanagement allegations
Spokane proposes zoning changes to expand childcare access in neighborhoods
Spokane City Council appoints new member to fill seat vacated by Lili Navarrete
Spokane City Council approves multi-million dollar settlement in police shooting lawsuit

NW Public Radio
Las ramas y la corteza del cedro se están talando ilegalmente: ¿Cuál es el impacto?

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Cascade PBS
Federal cuts put Washington workplace safety research at risk

MyNorthwest
Washington’s murder rate drops nearly 19%
Pierce County executive calls out sheriff’s sobriety test comment
New Washington law protects bystanders who break into hot cars to save lives
Ferguson has lowest early job approval rating for WA governor since 1993, poll finds

Friday, July 28

How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system
An unmarked gray van pulled into a South King County apartment complex on a drizzly June afternoon. A 911 caller had reported a family member was hearing voices and seemed disconnected from reality. A mental health professional and a case manager, not police or emergency medics, knocked on the door. A few hours later, this emergency crisis response team drove the resident to a crisis stabilization program, where she could get inpatient treatment and support. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Akash Pamarthy)

‘Safety concerns’ prompt cancellation of two popular Washington events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx culture
Safety concerns prompted the cancellation of two major local events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx culture. THING NW Festival 2025 cancelled its Aug. 16 Latinx musical performance lineup. All other Saturday musical events are still scheduled to go on as planned in Carnation. In Burien, the annual Pacific Northwest Folklórico Festival was also cancelled. It was scheduled for July 26. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

New WA law protects people who break into cars to help kids, pets. How it works
Can you break into a car in Washington state to rescue a trapped child or pet? Although smashing a car window to save a kid or dog could once put you at risk of a lawsuit, a new state law provides protection for so-called “good Samaritans. ”Starting Sunday, July 27, anyone who enters a locked vehicle to rescue a vulnerable person or pet is protected from legal action, thanks to House Bill 1046. Continue reading at Tri-City Herald. (LSS)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Consultant briefs civic leaders on coastal flooding, erosion
State agencies, stakeholders meet to promote wildlife passage project

Auburn Reporter
King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025
47th District State Sen. Kauffman reacts to post by Ann Coulter (Kauffman)

Bellingham Herald
Fire and other damage affect access at two Whatcom County parks

The Daily News
Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center in Longview plans move
Boudreau changes vote to make Kendall’s edit, pass Longview’s excessive storage rules

Everett Herald
These new Washington laws take effect July 27
Snohomish County PUD activates fire safety protocols
Academy’s graduation of peace officers marks milestone (Lovick)
WA sues contractor to prevent sharing of food stamp data with feds
Edmonds commission studying parking fees and business tax proposals

Federal Way Mirror
Strong regional healthcare drives sustainable business growth

High Country News
The West’s data centers suck (water and power)

The Inlander
Op-Ed: Cuts to Medicaid offer Gov. Bob Ferguson the opportunity to reform state government to fit into the profoundly reduced federal funding paradigm

Kitsap Sun
Two Washington suburbs rank among wealthiest in the United States
Kitsap County apartments for rent saw essentially no changes in June
Extra Bremerton-Seattle weekday fast ferry service to stay through 2026 World Cup
Summer boosted water use, straining systems and raising concerns amid ongoing growth
Kitsap County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here

Northwest Asian Weekly
Seattle City Council candidates face off on community concerns at A&NH/PI Forum

Olympian
New state laws take effect Sunday, July 27. Here’s what you should know (Salahuddin, Ramos)
WA gas prices are dropping despite new tax. Here’s where to fuel up for less
Federal court blocks new Washington state law requiring priests to report abuse and neglect

Puget Sound Business Journal
New Pier 58 space debuts at Seattle’s Waterfront Park

Seattle Medium
Gas Works Park Safety Protocols Under Scrutiny After Teen’s Fatal Fall
Seattle Enhances Bus Service With New All-Day Bus-Only Lanes Amid Summer Construction

Seattle Times
WA to receive millions for schools after federal about-face
Seattle weather: Thunderstorms incoming, while wildfires burn
Extra Bremerton fast ferry sailings to stay; Saturday sailings pause
King County shores close to shellfish harvesting after toxin detected
WA officials rebuke Trump’s tough-on-homelessness executive order
Marriage licenses go up $100 in WA to help domestic violence victims
From beer gardens to medical debt, new WA laws taking effect Sunday
How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system
Under Trump’s Medicaid changes, extra paperwork creates a ‘catch-22’
Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
Opinion: The ICE dragnet is widening in WA
Editorial: Surge in deaths of children on WA’s watch demands action

Tri-City Herald
New WA law protects people who break into cars to help kids, pets. How it works (Leavitt)
Viral list claims 14 rural WA hospitals at risk of closure due to cuts. Some disagree

Washington Post
In a legacy steel town, energy is now king — just don’t call it ‘green’
Trump fumes as Epstein scandal dominates headlines, overshadows agenda
Behind the air traffic controller shortage: Intense training that can feel like hazing

WA State Standard
These new Washington laws take effect July 27
US Education Department to unfreeze contested K-12 funds
Drop in state funding for WA’s work to prevent severe wildfires is stoking concerns

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
These laws are going into effect in Washington state on Sunday
View Ridge neighbors scrub away hate, call for action after antisemitic graffiti
‘Safety concerns’ prompt cancellation of two popular Washington events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx culture

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
These new laws are now in effect in WA
Shellfish harvesting closed for several WA beaches
Second fire department vehicle stolen in just a week
Mount Rainier earthquake swarm is the largest ever recorded

KNKX Public Radio
It’s not just you: What data shows about Seattle’s transplants
Domestic migration to Seattle falls, ending a decade-long trend

KXLY (ABC)
These new Washington laws take effect July 27
Tacos y Tequila cancels this year’s event due to safety and inclusivity concerns

NW Public Radio
Changes to SNAP could strain food banks on the Palouse
Burdoin Fire destruction grows to 44 structures, crews prepare for windy conditions

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Cascadia Daily News
Six-figure donation helps save future of North Cascades equine program
Opinion: The coming World Cup is fun, but don’t ignore climate costs of global sports fests

The Urbanist
Seattle, King County Brace for Impact of Coming Federal Funding Earthquake

Washington Observer
More grim news for Medicaid

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Last Monday in July

Friday, July 25

Trump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people
President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to find ways to make it easier to forcibly hospitalize homeless people with mental illness and addiction for longer periods – an effort to fight what the administration calls “vagrancy” threatening the streets of U.S. cities. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Astrid Riecken)

Noncriminal ICE arrests surge in Washington, Oregon and Alaska
More than half of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests last month in Washington, Oregon and Alaska involved people with no criminal charges or convictions — a sharp increase from recent norms, newly obtained data shows. Why it matters: The numbers illustrate a major shift that came soon after the Trump administration tripled ICE’s arrest quota. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

14 rural WA hospitals deemed at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts
Like many other hospitals, Three Rivers Hospital is facing fallout from the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its cuts to Medicaid, the federally funded insurance program. The Central Washington hospital has already seen the effects of President Trump’s policies. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Genna Martin)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Wishkah River Bridge repairs — another preservation tale
Montesano City Forest Tour showcases community benefits (Chapman, Tharinger)

Axios
Seattle’s urban core regains momentum
Seattle’s Pier 58 to reopen with major new park space
Noncriminal ICE arrests surge in Washington, Oregon and Alaska

Capital Press
Energy Department: U.S. heading toward more blackouts by 2030

Columbian
Vaccination rates continue to drop in Clark County; Public Health hopes coalition can help

Everett Herald
Lake Stevens appeals sewer district assumption ruling
Snohomish County Council pass Food and Farming Center regulations

The Inlander
Question of the Week: “Are you worried about the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts?”

News Tribune
A new 60-unit tiny home village for the homeless opens in Tacoma
Opinion: Time for the right to step up and own Trump’s ethnic cleansing immigration policies

Olympian
Opinion: Cantwell blocked an AI regulation moratorium. Big tech will be back

Puget Sound Business Journal
AI ‘crisis’ looms amid emerging divide
Federal Way Link service to start months early
Microsoft CEO addresses layoffs in memo to employees
Sustainable jet fuel startup plans giant plant in Longview

Seattle Times
Wildfire near Columbia River Gorge now WA’s largest
Trump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people
WA sues to block data of food stamp recipients from Trump administration

Sol De Yakima
Estaciones de radio pública en WA se preparan para recorte ‘devastador’ de fondos federales

Spokesman Review
$1 to ride the bus: Plan calls for many STA riders to pay reduced fare
RFK Jr. contradicts Trump, talks salmon preservation at Nez Perce Tribe Hatchery
West Valley School Board split on transgender sports participation amid federal Title IX investigation

Tri-City Herald
Washington wildfire fighting efforts ‘finally’ get $20 million after delays

WA State Standard
WA sues contractor to prevent sharing of food stamp data with feds
Trump framework for compensating college athletes limits some payments
Late campaign finance reports and haircuts earn Washington lawmaker an $11K fine (Scott)
The Forest Service claims it’s fully staffed for fire season. Data shows thousands of unfilled jobs

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Faith communities rally for immigrant rights at Seattle courthouse
Innovative tech lending library transforms farming in Snohomish County
Sound Transit updates rail expansion timelines, OKs new security cameras
Gun maker sues to block Washington’s police academy ban on Sig Sauer P320s
‘It saved my life’: Detox services expanded in Tacoma to help combat opioid crisis

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Seattle’s revitalized Pier 58 opening on Friday
Two types of ivy now banned to sell in Washington
Brace for another round of highway closures in Western Washington
20 years ago today: King County renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

KUOW Public Radio
Bellingham family moves forward after hate crime sentencing
King County Prosecutor pauses youth felony diversion, citing high reoffending rates
Small town on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula shows its pride following school trans ban

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Cascade PBS
14 rural WA hospitals deemed at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts

The Stranger
New State Legislation Kills Pay Transparency

The Urbanist
Seattle’s Pier 58 Reopens as Final Piece of Waterfront Park Puzzle

West Seattle Blog
HEALTH ALERT: Shellfish toxin detected on West Seattle shores too
TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday + weekend info

Thursday, July 24

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating
Shares of UnitedHealth Group slipped Thursday after the health care giant said it was under a Department of Justice investigation. The company said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them. “(UnitedHealth) has a long record of responsible conduct and effective compliance,” the company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Continue reading at King 5. (AP Photo)

Cleaning up toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in Washington isn’t easy
If you looked into your bloodstream, you’d probably find so-called “forever chemicals.” The name, shorthand for PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, may seem dramatic. But it’s not wrong. Held together by strong chemical bonds that don’t break down naturally, this family of chemicals build up over time in the bodies of people and wildlife and in the environment. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Joshua A. Bickel)

Appeals court maintains WA’s nationwide block of birthright citizenship order
A federal appeals court on Wednesday agreed with a Seattle judge’s decision to universally block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The appeals judges ruled 2-1 that Trump’s order, issued on Inauguration Day, violates the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Jake Goldstein-Street)