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Friday, November 7

Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids
The Trump administration has proposed significantly shifting management of the nation’s public lands toward producing more revenue. These proposals especially affect Western states, where 90% of federal lands are located. In Washington state, nearly 30% of land is owned by the federal government. Stateline reporter Alex Brown recently interviewed Dave Upthegrove, Washington’s public lands commissioner, to ask how these proposals and other federal changes are playing out on the ground. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Ryan Berry)

Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown
Flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be cut in the coming days amid air traffic controller shortages linked to the longest-ever government shutdown, airport officials confirmed Thursday. The unusual measure comes as air traffic controllers go unpaid and staffing shortages plague FAA facilities nationwide, triggering slowdowns at airports coast to coast. Continue reading at Axios. (Kent Nishimura)

Construction of new WA psychiatric hospital ‘on scope, on schedule, on budget’
The construction of the new $947 million Western State Hospital facility is charging ahead and on track for completion, officials announced Thursday. Sean Murphy, deputy assistant secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, spoke about the new 350-bed forensic hospital serving criminal court system patients who need mental health restoration treatment. Continue reading at News Tribune.

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Associated Press
October marked worst month for layoffs in 22 years, report says

Axios
Where the FAA is cutting flights because of the shutdown
Republicans quietly optimistic about fix for ACA tax credits
Sea-Tac hit by FAA flight cuts during government shutdown

Everett Herald
Everett signs contract with Lake Stevens over waterline development

Kitsap Sun
FAA to cut flights at major airports amid shutdown. Is Seattle on the list?
Kitsap County plan could use AI to improve traffic signal coordination through Silverdale

News Tribune
Police received dozens of calls for service on this busy roadway in NE Tacoma
Construction of new WA psychiatric hospital ‘on scope, on schedule, on budget’
Tacoma police got big money for gunshot detection. Here’s why they never used it
With SNAP at stake, here’s how many WA residents rely on food benefits by county

Northwest Asian Weekly
Seattle Storm introduce Sonia Raman as new head coach, marking historic first for WNBA

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle fails to crack top 20 in latest ranking of real estate markets to watch
WA hospitals cut travel nurses, invest savings in retention as turnover drops
Ripple effects from flight cuts won’t stop at major airports. Here’s what travelers need to know.

Seattle Times
Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
Supreme Court weighs longshot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

Spokesman Review
Spokane County election turnout nearing 40%
Experts offer predictions on Spokane’s economic forecast for 2026
WSU suspends controversial transgender continuing education courses
Governor tours Western State Hospital as state looks to improve staff safety
Ahead of Veterans Day, VA limits communication with Congress amid longest-ever government shutdown
With SNAP benefit funding delayed, leaders in northeast Washington step up: ‘There needed to be collaboration’

Washington Post
Flight cancellations hit major airports in first day of FAA reductions
Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce
In MAGA strongholds, fury over SNAP but little blame for Trump in shutdown

WA State Standard
Money crunch puts kibosh on WA state lawmakers’ wish lists (Robinson, Ormsby)
3,300 flights daily to be canceled across US as FAA pulls back air traffic
Dave Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Redmond temporarily suspends use of Flock cameras
Jury awards $8M to student punched by Seattle teacher
Tukwila families turn to free market after week without SNAP aid
Yakama Nation declares state of emergency after SNAP benefit cuts
State investigates wage theft claims at major Lynnwood construction site (Davis)
City of Hoquiam hoping federal government will restore grant funding for ‘critical’ levee project

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
FAA’s 4% cut of air traffic rolls out, hundreds of flights affected
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

KXLY (ABC)
Local foodbank sees surge in demand amid federal food assistance delays
Spokane travelers brace for flight disruptions as major airports face cancellations
Spokane police make 83 citations under new camping ban as more homeless accept treatment

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Cascadia Daily News
Elenbaas urges county to lead negotiated settlement for water rights lawsuit

Thursday, November 6

What SNAP beneficiaries are getting in November
The Trump administration revised the calculations states must use for stopgap SNAP payments after finding errors, it said in court, adding to the uncertainty over the food benefits. The roughly 42 million Americans who rely on these benefits to pay for groceries are going to struggle — some recipients will get 65% of what they would normally receive, others less, using the USDA’s updated calculations. Continue reading at Axios. (Aïda Amer)

Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care. The so-called “big, beautiful bill” that congressional Republicans approved in July included a total of $50 billion for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The money is meant to offset some of the expected damage to rural hospitals from the law’s steep cuts to Medicaid. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Thomas Barwick)

As AI threatens white-collar jobs, Washington trade schools are booming
Apprenticeship programs in Washington state have been growing steadily over the past decade, as have pre-apprenticeship tracks in Seattle Public Schools. It’s a trend that was already underway due to rising college costs, the lingering effects of Covid, and evolving attitudes toward the trades. Now, fears of AI eliminating white-collar jobs are supercharging the shift. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries had more than 15,900 apprentices pursing careers in the skilled trades last year, up from 8,900 in 2014. Continue reading at KUOW. (Monica Nickelsburg)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Lackluster voter turnout for General Election on the Harbor

Auburn Reporter
Auburn Food Bank feels the impact of federal shutdown

Axios
Washington hits 2nd highest U.S. bird flu tally
Amazon tests robot-powered Whole Foods hybrid
What SNAP beneficiaries are getting in November
Starbucks baristas vote to authorize strike ahead of Red Cup Day

Capital Press
Supreme Court grills both sides in hearing on Trump’s tariffs
Rollins defends rancher, says Washington Ecology ‘out of control’
Oregon inflation-adjusted farmland values drop while Idaho sees healthy growth
$19 million funding boosts Washington whole grain research, market development

Everett Herald
Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Mukilteo-Clinton ferry will close midday for nine days next year
Comment: Food banks are indispensable, but can’t replace SNAP

The Inlander
Republic seeks to boost tourism with national outdoor recreation program’s planning help

Kitsap Sun
Why are flags at half-staff in Washington? What to know about former VP Dick Cheney.
Opinion: The shutdown’s very real toll of the military families like mine

News Tribune
$55M project set to bring 80 affordable-housing units to Tacoma
Gov. Bob Ferguson lowers WA flags to honor former VP Dick Cheney
With SNAP at stake, here’s how many WA residents rely on food benefits by county
Opinion: Data centers are wrongly taking the blame for electricity price hikes

New York Times
Canada Is About to Lose Its Status as Having Eliminated Measles
The U.S. Is Skipping This Year’s Climate Summit. For Many, That’s OK.

Port Townsend Leader
SNAP cuts hit home
Zoning and infrastructure shaping housing future
Jefferson County faces $5.2M deficit; staff cuts loom
Ecology’s $25 million “Rails, Keels, and Wheels” grant to fund zero-emission vehicles

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon layoffs chill outlook for Seattle-area home sales
Massive mixed-use project planned for Bellevue’s Auto Row
Layoffs sweep through WA but impact on labor market is unclear

Seattle Medium
Takeaways From The Supreme Court Arguments On The Voting Rights Act And Race-based Redistricting

Seattle Times
US companies announce most October job cuts in over 20 years
CA law firm enlists Inslee, Ferguson adviser in push for WA wildfire fund
Editorial: ICE is checking law enforcement databases. WA has a law against that

Spokesman Review
Governor Ferguson to make weekend trip to Spokane (Ormsby, Hill)
Top Trump official makes unannounced Hanford nuclear site visit
‘They’ve been here for us’: Spokane County restaurants, caterers are filling food security gaps left by federal shutdown
Opinion: Palliate, don’t punish homelessness

Washington Post
Nation’s busiest airports face FAA’s cut in flights, initial list shows
Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October, new report says
Trump, long fixated on ‘fat drugs,’ announces deal to lower their price

WA State Standard
Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain
DHS speeds rule that could permit more fines and arrests of protesters at federal buildings

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: November general election
Progressive wave reshapes Seattle elections as voters seek change
Report: SEA Airport expected to cut flights amid government shutdown
State investigates wage theft claims at major Lynnwood construction site

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
FAA traffic cuts: What rights do passengers have?
Airlines respond to FAA plan to cut flights by 10% nationwide
Seattle Public Schools names its choice for new superintendent
Criminal case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max plane crashes is dismissed by a US judge

KUOW Public Radio
As AI threatens white-collar jobs, Washington trade schools are booming
Tacoma homeless encampment ban expands, critics ask where people will sleep
Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
See no emissions? State attorneys say Trump plan to stop tracking climate pollution is illegal

NW Public Radio
Trump administration says SNAP will return, but the timeline is still unclear
More complicated: The government shutdown could slump work at the Hanford site
Tacoma’s affordable housing providers say restrictions on when they can evict are hurting them

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Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom council approves lease for new sheriff’s office
Port commissioners anticipating no property tax increase for 2026

MyNorthwest
Redmond Police temporarily shut down ‘Flock’ license plate reader program
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets, including SEA, during government shutdown

Washington Observer
Four key legislative races (Krishnadasan, Obras, Wallen, Slatter, Hunt)
Ferguson gives nuclear a nod (Shewmake)
Wilson trails, and other takeaways
Long-term care dollars go to Wall Street

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Thursday notes
SCHOOLS: Seattle School Board plans to hire Ben Shuldiner from Lansing, Michigan, as new superintendent
ELECTION RESULTS: Here’s the second round

Wednesday, November 5

Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday at the Supreme Court, in a high-stakes case that will decide the fate of a critical aspect of Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda. The big picture: Some of the conservative justices seemed skeptical that Trump has the power to impose such far-reaching tariffs. A ruling against Trump could be devastating to one of his signature second-term priorities. Driving the news: The court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a challenge to a slew of Trump’s tariffs, including the “Liberation Day” levies and a separate set imposed on Canada, Mexico and China. Continue reading at Axios. (Eric Lee)

Washington’s hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order
There’s not enough money in the contingency fund to cover even a full month of SNAP benefits for America’s hungry, and community leaders are still scrambling to find ways to keep people fed. Exactly when SNAP users can expect their benefits, and how much they’ll get, was still unknown as of Monday, with state leaders saying they still need more information from the federal government before they can make an estimate. “Washington state is working to digest the court’s ruling and get benefits flowing as soon as possible,” Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said in an Oct. 31 press release. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Young Kwak)

Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says
Telehealth requests for medication abortion doubled in more than a third of states in the months after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, according to new work from University of Washington researchers. The study was published in medical journal JAMA Network last month, and builds on research that has documented rising demand nationwide for abortion medication through telehealth services. This care, shown to be as safe and effective as in-person options, has become especially popular among people who live farthest from an abortion-care clinic, according to the report. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Charlie Neibergall)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Food bank and free meal directory
Community Foundation awards $509K in grants to 24 organizations

Axios
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs
Trump breaks his own record for the longest government shutdown in history

Capital Press
Washington forestry leader sees allies in agriculture
WSU report suggests hanging solar panels over apple orchards

Everett Herald
Edmonds council results: Chen reelected, 2 races too close to call
Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy
Opinion: If you ever need a TAVR, thank medicine and Medicare
Opinion: Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA

The Inlander
Washington’s hungry are in limbo as emergency SNAP funds will arrive late after court order (Scott)

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Federal shutdown update: Food access planning underway

Kent Reporter
Shutdown’s effects ripple into Kent Food Bank

Kitsap Sun
‘We’re in a crisis of our own making.’ Kitsap food banks see surge amid SNAP uncertainty

Peninsula Daily News
Influenza hospitalizations increasing on Peninsula

Seattle Times
So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Father fears for safety of son still missing with Oregon ex-politician
Telemedicine abortion requests doubled after Dobbs, UW study says
The backlash has arrived: 6 takeaways from a good night for Democrats nationwide | Analysis

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Some Nov. SNAP benefits to return, but timeline uncertain

South Whidbey Record
Schools face shortfall in special ed funding

Tri-City Herald
Layoffs? Furloughs? What we know about 13,000 Hanford jobs during shutdown

WA State Standard
Young homebuyers lose more ground in housing market as states struggle to help
California voters approve measure redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats
Measure to allow investment of WA Cares tax dollars in stock market on track for approval

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: November general election
Motorcycle pursuit ends in fatal crash in Lakewood
Washington’s 2025 voter turnout tracks among lowest on record
SEA Airport reports ‘no major impacts’ amid shutdown; officials warn of ‘mass chaos’ in skies

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Pierce County food bank hosts food drive in Tacoma, offers emergency deliveries
FBI fires additional agents who participated in investigating Trump, AP sources say
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues
On Day 36, the government shutdown is the longest ever as Trump pressures GOP senators to end it

KUOW Public Radio
Food bank, meal program visits in Seattle soar following SNAP cuts

KXLY (ABC)
‘Together Spokane’ bond and levy plan narrowly passing in early election results

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Cascadia Daily News
Swinomish Tribe, BNSF reach legal resolution — and a business agreement
Rep. Alicia Rule shadows Ferndale principal to better understand public school needs (Rule)

MyNorthwest
Tech Talk: After officer admits to using AI for police reports, Seattle’s OPA urges SPD to create official AI policy

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Post-election Wednesday
ELECTION 2025: King County results, first round – close race for County Executive; Medic One levy passing

Tuesday, November 4

When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
With the rent in Western Washington higher than ever and a newly passed statewide rent cap, many are wondering when they will see some sort of rent relief. Some experts believe the rental market has entered a window that’s much friendlier to renters looking for a deal. “It was crazy expensive for like, you know, barely 1,000 square foot,” said Taylor Baber, whose rental home in Renton took a while to find. She started her search in Seattle and went south. Continue reading at Kiro 7. (Kiro 7)

WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Washington’s attorney general is backing Minnesota in a fight over transgender student-athletes. Attorney General Nick Brown officially joined 12 other states in a court brief supporting trans-inclusive sports policies. The coalition is arguing that banning transgender youth from teams that match their gender identity is discriminatory. “I believe strongly in protecting the rights of all Washington kids — including transgender youth,” Brown said. “Equal access to participation in sports is important to kids’ wellbeing, both emotionally and physically, and barring kids from school athletics because of their gender identity perpetuates the kind of discrimination our state has long sought to abolish.” Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Jason Redmond)

Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sued the Education Department Monday over a new rule requiring employers to “qualify” for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) by avoiding activities deemed to have “substantial illegal purpose.” The big picture: The rule, published Friday, limits eligibility for PSLF — which forgives the remaining balance on federal student loans for eligible public service workers after ten years — as part of the broader crackdown on what the Trump administration calls “anti-American activists. “The Education Department outlined those actions as “supporting terrorism and aiding and abetting illegal immigration.” Continue reading at Axios. (Win McNamee)

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Axios
Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown
Homicide rates plunging in Trump’s “hellhole” cities
Education Department sued over new student loan forgiveness rule

Capital Press
Washington judge restores killing wolf as an option
Washington Ecology fines weigh heavily on octogenarian farmer
Lone Rock Fire, still under investigation, raises ag land sale concerns
Supreme Court swamped with briefs on tariffs, but not from agriculture
‘Bioengineered’ label exemption for highly processed food ruled unlawful

Everett Herald
Everett approves $2.5M land purchase for new police evidence room
First case in Washington during Listeria outbreak is in Snohomish County
Editorial: Law enforcement tool needs review, better controls (Liias)
Opinion: Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments

Indian Country Today
Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval

Islands’ Weekly
AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case | Federal judge issues order directing USDA to use SNAP contingency funds

New York Times
How Medicaid’s New Work Requirement Will Work
Republicans Hold Firm on Filibuster and Prosecutor Veto Power, for Now
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Threatens to Withhold Food Stamps Until Shutdown Ends

Seattle Times
WA SNAP recipients brace for lower benefits after partial funding
Feds say WA can’t make foster parents accept kids’ gender identity
New court rule has pros, cons for King County defendants and victims
Where Seattle students and families losing SNAP benefits can get help
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Editorial: Shore up trade-driven economy, despite tariff threat
Opinion: WA residents deserve more from their transportation system

Washington Post
Trump administration is sued over student loan forgiveness changes
Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
Trump administration says it is paying out half of November’s SNAP benefits

WA State Standard
The ‘hard, slow work’ of reducing overdose deaths is having an effect
Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate
Idaho state officials say they haven’t found viable quagga mussels since latest treatment

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle leaders approve millions in funding for food aid
Rural counties feeling impacts of government shutdown, SNAP cuts
Hopelink expands food aid as federal SNAP benefits remain paused in US
Security, transparency part of Thurston County’s expanded elections facility
Washington joins 21 states in suing U.S. Department of Education over PSLF restrictions

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
When will rental price increases slow down in the Seattle-area?
Health insurance rates are up on Washington’s benefit exchange
Seattle providing $8 million in emergency funds to food banks citywide
Winter driving season begins: Studded tires are back, chains required over passes
States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

KUOW Public Radio
Federal judge blocks National Guard deployment to Portland through Friday
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Lynden City Hall will close to public on Fridays starting Dec. 5
Needs rising as food banks face funding cuts, higher prices and SNAP uncertainty
Opinion: Ensuring stability for homeless NW vets through National Center for Warrior Independence

MyNorthwest
WA secures additional $66 million following $3.8 billion tobacco settlement
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights
Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts

West Seattle Blog
Need food amid SNAP uncertainty? Here’s a quick way to find it
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Election Day Tuesday

Monday, November 3

For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard
When federal SNAP benefits expired this weekend due to the government shutdown, more than 50,000 Seattle residents suddenly found themselves without essential food assistance. In response, a group of Washingtonians quickly organized a grassroots effort at the Ballard Farmers Market to help keep food on the table for families in need. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

Expected slide in WA unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax
Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve. Officials are looking at ways to avoid such a scenario. Unemployment is relatively low in Washington. But pandemic-era policies and increased usage during the past couple of years have strained the state’s unemployment system, which provides temporary payments to residents who lose their jobs and are looking for new work. Continue reading at WSS. (Joe Raedle)

WA spent a billion in tax breaks to help tech dominate. Was it worth it?
Three decades ago, a promising young industry was taking hold in Washington. The technology sector was robust and growing fast. Microsoft had made the Pacific Northwest home, while newer companies flocked steadily to the region. State lawmakers wanted to keep them coming. So in 1994, the Washington Legislature passed a pair of tax breaks specifically for tech, designed to stimulate the sector. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)