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Monday, June 27

Gov. Jay Inslee says WA State Patrol won’t cooperate with other states’ abortion investigations
In fiery remarks by the state Capitol steps, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Saturday blasted the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade as “radical” and “un-American,” and announced the state would fight back through law enforcement, extra support for women seeking abortions and an effort to advance a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to an abortion. The governor plans to instruct the Washington State Patrol not to cooperate with law enforcement officials from other states who may seek to prosecute violations of their states’ abortion laws as people travel to Washington seeking abortions. Inslee said he would support legislation to make that a statewide policy, binding other Washington law enforcement agencies to the same prohibition. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim)

King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Americans woke up on June 24 to news of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, and while abortions and reproductive care will remain legal in Washington, the state is expected to become strained. King County Executive Dow Constantine said healthcare providers and public health leaders are bracing for a large influx of individuals traveling to Washington and King County in order to obtain abortions. Constantine announced that a $1 million grant in emergency funding would be provided to bolster abortion response in Washington. Continue reading at Auburn Reporter. (Hannah Saunders)

WA expected to get funding for mental health, school safety with passage of gun bill
The bipartisan bill President Joe Biden signed Saturday offers some of the most sweeping changes to the nation’s gun laws in recent memory — and new financial backing for mental health supports and school safety. Washington’s health and school officials are waiting on the particulars. It’s unclear precisely how the law, which passed the Senate Thursday and the House on Friday, will affect access to mental health care and school supports. But here are four ways the measure could affect Washington state. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (J. Scott Applewhite)

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Associated Press
Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

Aberdeen Daily World
Hoquiam hosts levee open house

Auburn Reporter
King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Capital Press
Washington lawmaker: Bar Chinese, Russians from buying farmland
Washington Ecology proposes CAFO permit

Columbian
Clark County politicians have mixed reactions to Roe being overturned (Cleveland)
Editorial: In Our View: Misinformation undermines election system faith
Editorial: In Our View: State can afford to share with taxpayers

News Tribune
WA leaders representing Tacoma, Pierce County react to Supreme Court abortion decision
Pierce County kids are crying out for mental health resources. A new program should help

Olympian
Thurston County plans Pattison Lake Management District to improve water quality
Dozens rally at Olympia Capitol Campus Friday to support abortion rights
As Roe v. Wade overturned, WA and these two other states pledge to be a ‘safe haven’
New WA gun laws go into effect on July 1. Here is what you need to know
Cannabis News Week: SAFE Act Won’t Be Part of Competes Bill

Seattle Times
Supreme Court sides with Bremerton’s praying coach
New data shows how many people in Seattle area and WA could have long COVID
Seattle Pride Parade returns in person with focus on abortion ruling
$1 million to bolster WA abortion care, King County Executive Dow Constantine announces
Gov. Jay Inslee says WA State Patrol won’t cooperate with other states’ abortion investigations (Bateman)
How nursing in WA is recovering from staff shortages and pandemic burnout
How WA reacted to abortion ruling — from politicians to athletes to thousands on the street
WA expected to get funding for mental health, school safety with passage of gun bill (Orwall)

Skagit Valley Herald
One year after homeless shelter opens, residents left without a second step

Washington Post
Supreme Court rules for high school football coach who prayed at midfield
Overturning Roe is unpopular — and viewed as largely political
Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors
New tools may predict wildfire season severity, rainfall months ahead
When a call to the police for help turns deadly

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Here’s how Washington, Oregon and California are responding after Roe V. Wade decision
Seattle Storm co-owner reacts to Roe v. Wade decision: ‘The worst kind of power grab you can do’
Supreme Court sides with former Bremerton football coach who sought to pray after games

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee pushing for state constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights (Dhingra)

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Inslee vows to guard abortion rights, expand access in Washington after high court ruling (Thai)
Supreme Court sides with former Bremerton football coach who sought to pray after game

KUOW Public Radio
Inslee pushes for constitutional amendment and other protections in wake of Roe v Wade overturn (Dhingra)

KXLY (ABC)
Governor Jay Inslee, others discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade on Saturday

Web

The Stranger
After SCOTUS Overturns Roe, WA Leaders Go on the Offense

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

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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

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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)