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Friday, January 24

March for Life returns to Washington: What to look for when anti-abortion activists gather
Thousands of anti-abortion activists are coming to Washington Friday for the annual March for Life, seeking to build momentum after a string of victories and maintain pressure on legislators. After decades of fighting to overturn Roe v. Wade, organizers are seeking to focus on the multiple state-by-state battles taking place over abortion rights. Continue reading at The Daily News. (Jacquelyn Martin)

‘Schools should be a safe place for kids’: Washington state superintendent sends out ‘guidance’ information for immigrant students
In a news release sent Thursday, the state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction stated it released a 13-page guidance packet that provides school districts with a “roadmap of requirements” related to student privacy, access to educational services and immigration enforcement on school campuses. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jesse Tinsley)

New Washington state rebate program will offer free e-bikes to some. Here’s who can qualify
Washington’s long-anticipated electric bike rebate program, which the state legislature allocated funding for in 2023, is finally set to launch. Last week the Washington State Department of Transportation announced that it would roll out the program in April. Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Jack Glenn)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Court denies dismissal in crab price-fixing lawsuit
Grays Harbor’s Suzie Q 73-acre timber sale on pause

Axios
Nearly 17 years for officer in landmark sentencing

Bainbridge Island Review
‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return (Nance)

Bellingham Herald
Seattle judge grants WA’s request to temporarily block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
New Washington state rebate program will offer free e-bikes to some. Here’s who can qualify

Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Capital Press
Lawmakers introduce bill to protect Snake River dams
Supreme Court lifts nationwide stay of Corporate Transparency Act

The Daily News
Free developmental screening for Kelso kids
March for Life returns to Washington: What to look for when anti-abortion activists gather

Everett Herald
Council leadership changes across the county
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Federal Way Mirror
Local efforts for LGBTQIA rights gain focus in Federal Way (C. Wilson)

News Tribune
Pierce County leaders respond to warning not to interfere with immigration enforcement (Jinkins)

New York Times
First Officer Convicted Under a Washington State Law Gets 16-Year Sentence

Northwest Asian Weekly
City highlights efforts around public safety in CID

Olympian
WA child-care advocates rally at state Capitol to push for changes to ‘shaky’ system (Alvarado)
OSPI issues guidance to schools to protect undocumented students amid immigration crackdown

Puget Sound Business Journal
Trump administration could dramatically cut federal real estate

Seattle Times
WA sees bump in ferry riders with help from county-run boats
Auburn police officer sentenced in 2019 killing of unarmed man
Demand for ACA health insurance plans soars to record high in WA
OSPI sends immigration guidance to WA schools amid Trump orders
Instagram and Facebook blocked and hid abortion pill providers’ posts
Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide
WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth. That practice may end (Alvarado, Wilson)

Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon housing project receives $4 million grant

Spokesman Review
Judge in Seattle blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship nationwide
Device developed at Washington State University could help diagnose autism earlier
‘Schools should be a safe place for kids’: Washington state superintendent sends out ‘guidance’ information for immigrant students
‘The Chick’ changes hands: Freshman Reps. Michael Baumgartner and Emily Randall inherit famously bad painting as part of Congressional tradition
Opinion: We need all the tools in the tool box to solve our wildfire crisis
Opinion: Ensuring equitable access to innovative cancer treatments for all Washingtonians

Tri-City Herald
A guide to immigrant rights and resources in WA state, for migrants, employers and allies

Washington Post
Schools brace for immigration arrests, try to reassure terrified parents
Health researchers alarmed as administration pauses travel, communications
Trump says a ‘valve’ can solve California’s water woes. Experts say it’s not true

WA State Standard
In tight budget year, pressure builds to boost WA school funding (Pedersen, Wellman, Nobles)
U.S. House Republicans roll out bill to restrict birthright citizenship

Wenatchee World
State audits assess probes into 2 Wenatchee police shootings

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima City Council dives into pool funding questions
Relatives of people who’ve died in WA jails press for state oversight (Saldaña, Obras)

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
New bills target in-class cell phone use to boost student focus (Liias)
450 tires dumped in Skagit County spark environmental concerns and investigation
Washington State University found liable in fraternity hazing death of Sam Martinez
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson sentenced to 16 years for murder of Jesse Sarey
Light rail reliability issues prompt Sound Transit to declare emergency, expedite fixes
Juror in Auburn police officer’s guilty murder trial describes ‘heartbreaking’ experience
Man claiming to be at Seattle high school for ‘recon’ arrested, carrying fake ID and other items

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Marysville schools to close, reconfigure amid $3M budget shortfall
Three middle school students hurt in school bus crash in North Seattle
What to know about the ruling blocking Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
Man with notebook with ‘mass casualty’ written inside arrested at Roosevelt High School, police say

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Senators question airlines over alleged zip code-based pricing
Temporary restraining order granted against effort to end birthright citizenship
Acclaimed former Seattle journalist Jesse Jones appointed director of state agency
Multi-agency cleanup and enforcement effort focuses on Seattle’s Little Saigon area
‘A really big deal’: New report offers most detailed look yet at home insurance struggle
Union drivers picket Costco’s shareholder meeting, pressing for better pay and benefits
Washington-based Costco defends its DEI policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Auburn officer sentenced to 200 months in prison for 2019 shooting death of homeless man
Washington issues guidance to schools on protecting immigrant students amid Trump orders

KNKX Public Radio
Casey Sixkiller transitions from EPA to lead state Dept. of Ecology
Auburn police officer sentenced in the fatal shooting of a homeless man

KUOW Public Radio
Trump’s proposed Canada tariff could boost Northwest energy bills
Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship
Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students

NW Public Radio
Immigration is tied to food security, farmer says, and food security is tied to national security

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Cascadia Daily News
Drivers to and from Seattle will face I-5 lane reductions for months
Living in a food desert means 27 miles one-way for this family’s groceries
Skagit Habitat for Humanity receives $1.1M to construct affordable homes
Tracking homeless deaths is complicated in Whatcom County — and nationwide

Cascade PBS
Farmworkers rally in Olympia amid federal court battle over wages
Judge blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship after WA lawsuit
King County fills three vacated WA Legislature seats (Alvarado, Thomas, Zahn)

MyNorthwest
Jesse Jones shares his vision for Results Washington
WA agency ‘to do everything we can’ to protect immigrant students
Former Auburn police officer sentenced to 16 years after murdering homeless man in 2019
Federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship
The Urbanist
Ferguson Transition Team: Transit-Oriented Development Should Be ‘Top Priority’ (Reed)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday notes
UPDATE: West Seattle low bridge reopens after today’s second repair closure
Mayor announces interim SDOT director, other appointments including West Seattleite as chief public-safety officer

Thursday, January 23

What it’s like as a freshman state lawmaker in Olympia
This year, over 20 freshman state lawmakers arrived in Olympia, some elected and others appointed to fill vacancies.They’re diving into a 105-day stretch of budget-writing and lawmaking. It’s a big year to be a rookie, with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, major policy bills under consideration in areas like housing and education, and a new governor in the mix. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero)

Abortion rights rally at WA Capitol Wednesday marks 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Reproductive rights advocates took to the steps of the Legislative Building in Olympia Wednesday afternoon to rally for abortion access. Jan. 22 marked the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that enshrined abortion as a federal constitutional right. In June 2022, the high court reversed the 1973 ruling. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Steve Bloom)

Washington bill targets National Guard role in deportation plans
Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure that would restrict other states’ National Guard units from entering Washington without permission, unless President Trump mobilizes them. The proposal is intended to stop states from preemptively sending National Guard troops to help carry out Trump’s mass deportation plans, the bill’s lead sponsor, state Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), told Axios last week. Continue reading at Axios. (David Peinado)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Ocean Shores building a better berm

Axios
Trump’s DEI order raises fears of anti-diversity “witch hunt”
Washington sues to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Washington bill targets National Guard role in deportation plans (Mena)
What to know about the equal employment opportunity executive order Trump revoked

Bellingham Herald
Gun-safety advocates push for new, ‘common-sense’ restrictions in the WA Legislature (Doglio)
Governor, House Speaker say WA is preparing to respond to Trump’s deportation plans
Nearly 90% Hispanic Eastern WA city assures residents ‘no immigration raids’ occurring (Jinkins)
State Supreme Court rejects immediate challenge to Whatcom County ballot measure ruling

Capital Press
Foreign investment in U.S. ag land increased in 2023
Debate kicks off over proposed Oregon land use restrictions
Washington bill on cannabis farmworkers sparks broader debate (Ortiz-Self)

The Daily News
Southwest Washington aging agency to meet Friday

Everett Herald
Council leadership changes across the county
Edgewater Bridge to receive more federal funding
Everett to host ‘Fan Zone’ during 2026 World Cup
Marysville district makes its decision on school closures
Some wary of Providence home health joint venture with for-profit company

The Inlander
A sanctioned homeless camp in Colville is closing, but there’s nowhere for residents to go. Does the city expect them to disappear?

Kitsap Sun
Rhino Investments acquires Kitsap Mall, looks forward to stability

News Tribune
Do you qualify for a Pierce County property tax exemption? Applications open soon
Lose home insurance in Pierce County? Some areas are seeing a ‘higher level of scrutiny’

Northwest Asian Weekly
Sarey’s foster mother asks for back-to-back prison sentences for officer who killed him

Olympian
Governor, House Speaker say WA is preparing to respond to Trump’s deportation plans (Jinkins)
Abortion rights rally at WA Capitol Wednesday marks 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade (Stonier, Dhingra, Jinkins)

Puget Sound Business Journal
An AI avalanche is causing chaos in the hiring market
Workers challenge employers to update training programs to include AI

Seattle Medium
City of Seattle, King County Announce Major Housing Investments
Gov. Bob Ferguson Appoints Jesse Jones To Lead Results Washington
Court Delays Leave Future of Historic Black Firefighters’ Property in Limbo
Thousands Gather In Seattle For The 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rally And March
Seattle Nonprofit Hosts Melanin And Medicine Event To Inspire BIPOC Youth In Healthcare

Seattle Times
What Trump’s climate policy rollbacks may mean for WA
Group sues WA over late reporting on greenhouse gas emissions
Relatives of people who’ve died in WA jails press for state oversight
Gov. Ferguson appoints ex-KIRO reporter Jesse Jones to lead WA agency
King County Council picks replacement for resigning WA state lawmakers
Abortion rights rally urges WA lawmakers to push back on Trump agenda
Editorial: Pass bill to fix backlog of DUI cases (Hackney)
Opinion: 4 ways the Legislature can strengthen WA Cares
Opinion: A new Washington effort to help save local journalism

South Whidbey Record
Whidbey Island ferries see jump in walk-ons
Rep. Paul to chair the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee (Paul, Shavers)

Spokesman Review
Abortion rights advocates rally as concerns grow over federal restrictions (Dhingra)
Rent stabilization bill moves through first committee as Senate begins consideration (Pedersen, Trudeau)
Memorial targeting same-sex marriage in Idaho heads to House floor after passing committee
The United States is leaving the World Health Organization. What could that mean for Spokane?
‘Daunting’: Uncertainty in Spokane as Trump threatens local officials who don’t aid deportations, but state law is clear for schools, hospitals and police

Washington Post
In first days, Trump deals ‘death blow’ to DEI and affirmative action

WA State Standard
What it’s like as a freshman state lawmaker in Olympia (Krishnadasan, Salahuddin, Pollet)
Should Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Commission be dissolved? (Fitzgibbon)
WA chief justice reflects on pandemic’s lasting imprint on state courts
First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats
Congress clears immigrant detention bill for Trump’s signature on his 3rd day in office
Trump puts DEI staff on paid leave, guts environmental justice offices across government

Wenatchee World
Chelan County ranks 4th for family living in Washington
Construction approaches for next Confluence Parkway projects
From Crypto Bust to Business Boom: New Trades District revitalizes East Wenatchee with small business incubator

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Ferries become frontline in human trafficking prevention efforts
Pro-choice advocates rally in Washington, push for reproductive rights bill
Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson to be sentenced for murder of Jesse Sarey
Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ program offers $5 million in grants for Washington innovators
Seattle nonprofit working to ease refugee concerns following President Trump’s executive orders

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
A bid to block Trump’s cancellation of birthright citizenship is in federal court
Migrants in Western Washington fear uncertainty due to Trump’s immigration orders
Families rally at Washington State Capitol to urge lawmakers to address childcare crisis
Sentencing in former Auburn Police officer charged with murder after shooting a homeless man in 2019

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Starbucks’ policy change flushes out a debate over public restroom access
Mural depicting Seattle’s Japanese-American history cleaned up after being vandalized
King County prosecutor calls for earlier intervention to curb surge in juvenile gun crimes
Seattle voters face key decision on affordable social housing in upcoming special election
Parents urge Seattle Public Schools to expand open enrollment to keep families in district

KNKX Public Radio
Reporting on — and for — young Washingtonians
UW study aims to spot the next pandemic before it spreads
King County passes ‘Youth Bill of Rights’ in effort to lift young voices

KUOW Public Radio
Why medical debt hits Indigenous Washingtonians especially hard
Olympia got Jesse: Gov. Ferguson appoints former journalist to lead Results Washington
Washington farmworkers call for better work conditions amid Trump deportation threats

KXLY (ABC)
Washington Policy Center suing state over missing CO2 emissions data
Community Colleges of Spokane launches rebrand as Spokane Colleges
Washington lawmakers slated to weigh ban on flavored nicotine products (Reeves)
Man falsely accused of planning mass shooting at the Gorge now suing sheriff’s office

NW Public Radio
Workers at PeaceHealth feel their access to health care is limited with new insurer
This bill could give Washington tribes, communities more say in wind, solar development

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Cascade PBS
King County passes ‘Youth Bill of Rights’
Native drivers 5x more likely to be searched by WA State Patrol (Goodman)

My Northwest
New bill targets unsecured loads: Will big rigs finally be required to cover their cargo? (Shewmake)

The Stranger
In Trump’s America, Washington Demands Bold Action, Not Timidity
Slog AM: Capitol Rioters Set Free, ICE Raids Underway, Warming Centers Ready to Go

The Urbanist
Could Seattle’s 20-Year Growth Plan Get Derailed by Predatory Appeal?

Washington Observer
Recommended reading: Interesting appointments to the Legislature (Alvarado, Thomas, Zahn)
High-poverty schools may finally get more cash—if the state is willing to pay (Nobles)
Delta Dental says they care about your teeth—the dentists’ association says that’s all veneers (Thai)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday begins

Wednesday, January 22

Democrats in WA Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.
With a large budget gap to solve and major bills on topics like housing and education to shepherd, Democratic leaders in Washington’s Legislature say they are trying to avoid getting too caught up with President Donald Trump’s actions during his early days in office. “We have our own job to do,” Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, said Tuesday. “We’re, I think, not going to allow ourselves to be distracted by the chaos machine in Washington, D.C. We’re going to stay focused on meeting the needs of folks in Washington.” Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Ryan Berry)

Gun-safety advocates push for new, ‘common-sense’ restrictions in the WA Legislature
Proponents say such measures would make communities in Washington safer and they defend the bills’ constitutionality. But critics argue that the legislation infringes on the freedoms of law-abiding citizens. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Simone Carter)

Former inmates urge state oversight of Washington jails amid abuse claims, safety concerns
Lawmakers in Olympia on Tuesday considered a proposal to bring back statewide jail oversight. In a Senate Human Services Committee hearing on Jan. 21, former inmates and the family members of inmates who either suffered or died behind bars urged lawmakers to hold jails accountable in a way Washington state hasn’t seen for over 40 years. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

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Axios
Washington sues to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Trump rolls back bedrock civil rights measure in sweeping anti-DEI push

Bellevue Reporter
Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Bellingham Herald
Trump starts presidency with 3 executive orders affecting travel
WA leads multi-state lawsuit against Trump’s exec order ending birthright citizenship
Washington is the first place in the world to remove and ban this fish farming practice
Is TikTok here to stay after ban put on pause? Amid lawsuit, here’s what WA needs to know
Clearing begins at Bellingham’s Bakerview encampment with excavators, hand crews on scene

Capital Press
Trump energy policy clashes with West Coast

Columbian
Clearing the pathway out of poverty: Southwest Washington activists lobby in Olympia

Everett Herald
At least two Snohomish County residents exposed to measles
Jan. 6 rioters with Snohomish County ties included in Trump pardons
Everett small business owner struggles with health insurance rate hike
Letter: Columnist correct on state tax priorities

Kitsap Sun
How does Trump’s return to in-person work order affect NBK staff? What we know so far

News Tribune
As Trump tries to end birthright citizenship, what do Americans think? What poll found
Pierce County men charged in Capitol attack faced a verdict. Then Trump’s pardon came
Pierce County Council starts new year with Democrat majority. Meet the two new members
Organization working to house asylum seekers and refugees is looking to call Tacoma home
Opinion: Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state

Northwest Asian Weekly
Seattle marches to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., against Project 2025

Olympian
WA leads multi-state lawsuit against Trump’s exec order ending birthright citizenship
Bill to cap WA rent increases passes first House hurdle (Richards, Pedersen, Alvarado, Peterson)
Gun-safety advocates push for new, ‘common-sense’ restrictions in the WA Legislature (Doglio, Taylor)

Port Townsend Leader
With new bills, Washington farmers seek agritourism law reforms

Puget Sound Business Journal
What Trump’s early executive orders mean for small businesses
President Trump fires new salvo in remote work, return-to-office fight
Federal government real estate portfolio could be a target of Trump cost-cutting efforts

Seattle Times
2025 James Beard Award semifinalists include 16 WA restaurants
What Trump’s climate policy rollbacks may mean for WA (Fitzgibbon)

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County receives update on state legislative session (Lekanoff)

Spokesman Review
WA doulas now eligible for highest Medicaid reimbursement in U.S.
Bill to establish $100 million grant for law enforcement heart in committee (Dhingra)
After Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters, some of his Northwest supporters disagree
Washington AG Nick Brown files lawsuit challenging Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship (Jinkins, Pedersen)
Hundreds of refugees set to resettle in Spokane could be stopped by day-one executive orders from Trump administration
Opinion: Big Tobacco cannot keep harming our students

Tri-City Herald
‘Highly dedicated’ Tri-Cities teacher wins $10,000 national STEM educator award

Washington Post
Federal DEI workers to be put on leave; layoffs to follow
Federal judge revives legal effort to limit access to abortion pill
Health agencies instructed to pause all external communications
Justice Dept. says it will prosecute local officials over deportations

WA State Standard
Trump orders withdrawal from Paris climate agreement, erases actions on LGBTQ+ equality
Democrats in WA Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C. (Pedersen, Jinkins, Mena, Fitzgibbon)
Replacements picked for two WA legislators who took jobs in Ferguson’s administration (Alvarado, Thomas, Zahn)

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Proposed bill would give unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike
Washington AG suing Trump Administration over end of birthright citizenship
Public hearings heat up in Washington over controversial gun control measures (Pedersen)
Former inmates urge state oversight of Washington jails amid abuse claims, safety concerns (Saldaña)

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Department of Homeland Security announces ICE arrest policy reversal
AG Brown announces lawsuit challenging President Trump Executive Order
WA lawmakers propose new stricter gun bills aimed to reduce gun violence

KUOW Public Radio
Credit card convenience comes at a price. This Olympia bill aims to change that (Saldaña)
WA justices look at “historical tradition” for high capacity magazines in Gator Guns case
Project 2025 and Hanford: What Trump’s second term could mean for WA’s toxic sludge
This time, it’s gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration

KXLY (ABC)
Lawmakers consider police hiring grant program
WA lawsuit challenges President Trump’s power to change birthright citizenship
Man accused of making past threats to Spokane officials accused of threatening corrections chief while in jail

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Indigenous communities reclaim 41 remains, hundreds of artifacts from WWU

Cascade PBS
WA Lands Commissioner pauses timber harvest from mature forests
Washington AG challenges Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

The Stranger
In Trump’s America, Washington Demands Bold Action, Not Timidity

The Urbanist
Washington Legislature Sets it Sights on Transit-Oriented Development…Again (Reed, Liias, Trudeau, Salomon)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch
FOLLOWUP: County Council appoints Emily Alvarado as State Senator, Brianna Thomas as State House Representative for 34th District (Alvarado, Thomas, Fitzgibbon)

Tuesday, January 21

Rent cap proposal clears first hurdle in WA House
Supporters of the proposal say it will help tenants stay in their homes and provide predictability in their housing costs. Opponents, however, say it could hurt small landlords and hinder new housing construction in Washington. “This bill is about basic fairness,” sponsor Rep. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, said. “Our constituents are asking for relief on excessive rent increases now.”
Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Getty Images)

Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners
State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña sponsored the bill, also called the domestic workers’ bill of rights, which received a hearing Monday in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee. The Seattle Democrat noted the significance of the timing in a news release: Jan. 20 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday commemorating the man who worked tirelessly for racial and economic justice. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Simone Carter)

WA, local schools stand firm in protecting undocumented students amid Trump’s deportation plans
The State of Washington has more than 16,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. According to an estimate by the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Washington State was home to more than 340,000 undocumented immigrants in 2022. The Wenatchee School District superintendent, Kory Kalahar, said there are protocols in place for Immigration and Customs Enforcement on school property. Continue reading at Wenatchee World. (Jacob Ford)

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Axios
Charging electric vehicles is getting easier in Washington

Bellingham Herald
‘A fresh perspective’: Lummi Tribe member reflects on representing U.S. at 2024 G7 forum
How new partnership with Swinomish will bring opioid treatment resources to Bellingham
Opinion: The youth of today are destined to be the salmon stewards of tomorrow

Capital Press
Washington Senate looks at payouts for wolf-related losses
Court weighs federal authority over Klamath irrigation diversions

Everett Herald
Crabs at Mukilteo aren’t dead. They’re just molting
“Mission Possible”: Community gathers to honor MLK
Editorial: Support those caring for state’s most vulnerable

Kitsap Sun
Kitsap paramedics will provide emerging medication to aid opioid recovery

News Tribune
Hundreds protest in Tacoma for variety of causes on Trump inauguration day
Tacoma’s 2024 eviction rate rose, despite voters’ ban on winter, school-year evictions
Could Pierce County quickly evacuate during a wildfire? Some would have to escape by water

Olympian
WA state law doesn’t allow jails to help ICE. Tri-Cities leader wants to call the bluff
As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here’s where Washington stands
Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners (Saldaña)

Seattle Medium
Seattle Councilmember Proposes Restrictions On Police Use Of Blast Balls And Enhanced Oversight

Seattle Times
WA AG Nick Brown suing Trump administration over birthright citizenship

Spokesman Review
‘These are dark times’: Washington Rep. Natasha Hill addresses racism in MLK Day speech (Hill)
Vanessa Waldref reflects on her years as Eastern Washington’s U.S. attorney before departing amid incoming Trump administration

Washington Post
Trump takes sweeping actions, faces pushback
Tracking the president’s executive actions, orders
Opponents, lawsuits argue the returning president exceeded his powers
Democrats move to protect Medicaid, wary of Trump’s looming changes

WA State Standard
Rent cap proposal clears first hurdle in WA House (Alvarado, Peterson)
Trump signs executive orders to kick-start his immigration crackdown
Debate revived in WA Legislature over unemployment benefits for striking workers (Riccelli, Doglio)

Wenatchee World
Museaum’s MLK fest connects, uplifts heritages
20-year comprehensive plan update underway in Wenatchee
Fear of deportation a daily reality for many undocumented families
WA, local schools stand firm in protecting undocumented students amid Trump’s deportation plans

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle march unites thousands against Project 2025 at MLK rally
Washington lawmakers push to ban homeless encampments near schools, parks
Here’s where you can find warming centers in western WA amid sub-freezing low temps
President Trump’s return to White House sparks mixed reactions in western Washington
President Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 riot pardon includes Auburn man originally sentenced to 18 years

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
How does Governor Bob Ferguson plan to balance WA’s massive budget?
AG Brown to announce lawsuit challenging President Trump Executive Order
30 WA residents included in mass pardons from Trump regarding Jan. 6 attack
Warming shelters opening across Western Washington due to freezing temperatures

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle MLK march and rally brings thousands to streets
Costco Teamsters authorize strike as contract expires Jan. 31
Seattle groups rally against “regressive” immigration policies as Trump takes office
WA Attorney General, lawmakers react to President Trump’s day 1 executive orders
Auburn Proud Boy leader’s 18-year sentence commuted in Trump’s sweeping pardons
WA National Guard reports no immediate security boost at border under Trump administration

KUOW Public Radio
WA Proud Boy Ethan Nordean has 18-year sentence commuted by Trump

KXLY (ABC)
Average price of gas rises in Spokane this week
Proposed rent control bill pushed through WA legislature (Alvarado)

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Cascadia Daily News
Overdose deaths were down in Whatcom County in 2024
New PeaceHealth program connects overdose patients to outpatient care
Affordable housing projects in Bellingham, Mount Vernon receive nearly $10M from state

Cascade PBS
Yakama Nation fights to reclaim more than 90K acres from WA state

MyNorthwest
Record-setting amount of guns confiscated from Washington airports in 2024
30 WA residents included in mass pardons from Trump regarding Jan. 6 attack

Washington Observer
A business-backed “educational” campaign on the budget and taxation

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Post-holiday Tuesday

Monday, January 20

Martin Luther King Jr.’s hopes for U.S. echo still
King, who said “there comes a time when silence is betrayal,” would likely encourage all corners of society to speak out for positive change and against things that negatively impact the poor or disadvantaged. And he would likely use his own platform to amplify the voices of those who for centuries have been forced to whisper. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (M. Ryder)

Will kimchi get its own day in Washington?
Democratic state Rep. Cindy Ryu of Shoreline authored legislation to designate Nov. 22 as Kimchi Day in Washington to coincide with the annual celebration of National Kimchi Day in South Korea. Ryu’s bill cleared the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee on Friday. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Elena Noviello)

Legislature considers amendment to WA constitution to ease bond passage for schools
It’s a relevant issue for schools across the state and locally. In Spokane County, only Cheney Public Schools had success getting 60% of its voter base to approve a bond issue in the last year. School districts Spokane, West Valley, Deer Park, Riverside and Orchard Prairie each had one or more failed bonds on ballots in 2024 elections. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jesse Tinsley)