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Monday, September 29

Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland
Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying hundreds of Oregon National Guard members in an unprecedented crackdown in Oregon’s largest city. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth notified Gov. Tina Kotek on Sunday morning that he was mobilizing 200 Oregon National Guard members for 60 days under an order to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal property where protests are occurring or likely to occur. Hegseth’s memo came the day after President Donald Trump declared in a social media post that he would deploy troops to Portland. Continue reading at WSS. (Alex Baumhardt)

Washington schools find high lead levels in drinking water
For the first time in three years, comprehensive data from Washington state’s mandatory school water testing program reveals a troubling picture: more than 1,100 school water sources contain lead levels above state safety standards, with some fixtures showing contamination so severe they pose immediate health risks to students. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

What starts as a single mollusk, plant, insect or bird can spread into a force that changes the Northwest landscape for generations
When an alarm at the watercraft inspection station gate sounds to signal another boat is crossing the Washington-Idaho border, Fin the dog barks excitedly. On an early September afternoon, Fin — the only invasive-mussel-detecting dog in Washington — is guided by his handler, Nick Knauss, as they inspect yet another of more than 600 boats crossing the state line via Interstate 90 after Labor Day weekend. They work in tandem: Knauss looks for standing water, aquatic vegetation, dirt or suspicious small shells, while Fin puts his powerful nose to work, seeking the slightest trace of scent. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Young Kwak)

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Axios
Washington could face rise in smoke deaths
Oregon sues Trump in bid to stop National Guard deployment to Portland

Bellingham Herald
WA state funding supports Whatcom County recreation, parks projects
New taxes possible as woes continue for Whatcom County road funding

Capital Press
ISDA to start quagga mussel treatments
West Coast politicians pen letter for removal of blueberry trade barriers

Columbian
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington completes renovation, hopes to serve more patients

Everett Herald
Everett celebrates ‘Blue Ribbon’ award as feds cancel program
Snohomish County projects receive portion of $67 million in grants
Lake Stevens ranked 10th safest city in Washington said 2025 survey
When Boeing expects to start production of 737 MAX 10 plane in Everett
Kroger said theft a reason for Everett Fred Meyer closure. Numbers say differently.
Comment: Why Congress is edging up to a shutdown
Comment: Why keep vote-at-home? It’s the law, and it works.
Comment: U.S. Rep. Larsen: Democrats holding fast to avoid a health care crisis

The Inlander
What starts as a single mollusk, plant, insect or bird can spread into a force that changes the Northwest landscape for generations

Islands’ Weekly
Vote-at-home is the law — And it works
Public health hot topic: COVID-19, influenza and RSV immunizations in 2025

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Washington joins states supporting D.C.’s challenge to Trump National Guard deployments

Kitsap Sun
Unemployment claims in Washington declined last week
Kitsap Bank planning to merge with larger, Olympia-based bank
Where are Starbucks stores closing in Washington state? See locations
Ready for your October SSI check, Washington? You’ll get two in month
How to get Amazon Prime settlement money. See who’s eligible for refunds
Grant, fundraising aimed at helping Bremerton police reach to people in need
Conservancy, resource groups teaming up to explain forest management across Kitsap
South Kitsap High School competing in T-Mobile’s $1 million stadium upgrade contest

News Tribune
Rules of the Road: Early merging versus Washington’s traffic law
How a Graham farm helped detect a swarm of earthquakes at Mount Rainier
What’s happening with salmon in Washington state? Spawning, threats and recovery

Olympian
How did Thurston County end up with such a big budget deficit?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Washington banks to merge in 9-figure deal

Seattle Medium
Man Arrested in Connection with Assault That Closed U.S. 2 in Sultan

Spokesman Review
Cascade PBS workers call newsroom cut unnecessary, ask for support
‘It’s been a little confusing’: WA businesses look to navigate new sales tax law
Washington to face more budget challenges after new gloomy revenue forecast
Two Spokane-area organizations win millions in federal grants for wildfire mitigation
Washington ballots mailed on Election Day or even days in advance could be thrown out due to postmark delays
Comment: Hospice helps us die well. But barriers and misconceptions prevent access to services.

Tri-City Herald
Influential former WA state GOP senator for Richland and Kennewick dies
Human services split: Thousands Tri-Cities veterans, disabled kids, homeless at risk

Washington Post
Shutdown nears as Trump plans to meet with leaders in Congress
Is Trump keeping all his promises? This MAGA couple doesn’t think so.
White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies

WA State Standard
Discover Pass price going up $15 Oct. 1
Employee shot and killed at WA’s Eastern State Hospital
New sales tax on services in Washington takes effect Wednesday
A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds
Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
An interesting poll on closing the Tesla loophole
Washington schools find high lead levels in drinking water
King County restaurants with labor violations will have to post warning signs
Hundreds march in Portland denouncing Trump’s deployment of National Guard: ‘This is what Oregon looks like’
US 97 Blewett Pass closure extended as Labor Mountain Fire grows to over 30,000 acres. Lower Sugarloaf Fire hits over 35,000

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tolling begins today on SR-509 in SeaTac
Thurston County Sheriff asking public help after $4.5M in proposed budget cuts
WA settles with company accused of charging service members illegal housing fees
Protests outside Portland ICE facility continue Monday after federal troops were deployed
Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8

KNKX Public Radio
A tiny tag could be a big solution for an invasive fish at Northwest dams
3 things to know about Trump’s plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane area patrol cars honor fallen sergeant with memorial sticker
DSHS releases statement on Eastern State Hospital employee killed overnight
City of Spokane invites you to join the Week Without Driving challenge next week

NW Public Radio
City of Tacoma challenges latest ruling on ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’

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Cascadia Daily News
What counts as a vote in elections?
Whatcom Community College awarded $1.9M grant to support low-income STEM students
‘Joke’ proposal sparks serious discussion about doubling number of county council meeting days

Cascade PBS
Feds roll out AI pilot program for Medicare reviews in Washington

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Monday begins

Friday, September 26

WSDOT doodles make drivers laugh — and pay attention
Drivers may scroll past a road-closure alert — but they’ll remember a cow doodled into a roundabout. The big picture: That’s the thought behind the Washington State Department of Transportation’s use of online humor — hand-drawn maps, horoscope tie-ins and even Dave Matthews traffic jokes — to deliver alerts about road closures and work zone safety. How it works: Humor makes people more likely to pay attention and remember a message, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of Advertising. Continue reading at Axios. (WSDOT)

WA lawmakers faced with $570M decision on surging lawsuit payouts
A Washington agency that manages the state’s lawsuit payouts is seeking a one-time infusion of nearly $570 million to address skyrocketing liability costs. And without a more permanent fix to funding the state’s self-insurance fund, the Department of Enterprise Services warns its gap could grow to more than $1.3 billion by mid-2027. By mid-2029, the deficit could be anywhere from $2 billion to $3.2 billion. The department is also asking the governor to propose adjusting the insurance fund’s ongoing funding to minimize this shortfall. This would mean hundreds of millions more dollars per year to offset the state’s payouts. Continue reading at KUOW. (Sharon McCutcheon)

WA lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding
Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires. Dave Upthegrove wants a $60 million boost for wildfire prevention funding that was shortchanged in the last legislative session. Plus, he is seeking $44.8 million more for wildfire fighting for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs through next June. In a letter to Office of Financial Management Director K.D. Chapman-See, making the request, Upthegrove acknowledged the “difficult choices” budget-writers will face in 2026. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Emily Fitzgerald)

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Aberdeen Daily World
State awards Elma School District Grant of $1.3M creating community athletic fields

Axios
RFK Jr. sets off new abortion alarms
WSDOT doodles make drivers laugh — and pay attention
Inside the political pressure hurtling Democrats towards a shutdown

Capital Press
IWRB funds water-enhancement projects
USDA reports record hazelnut crop, large fruit harvests
USFWS proposes to trim ESA list by removing lookalikes

Everett Herald
Sultan celebrates new park and treatment plant upgrades
Lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding
Everett allocates funding toward north Broadway bridge design
Sound Transit weighs possible savings on Everett Link extension
Local colleges see fewer international students as fall quarter begins
U.S. Forest Service lifts for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie forest public fire use restrictions

International Examiner
From advocacy to acquisition: Seattle’s social housing movement enters a new phase

Kitsap Sun
Washington gas prices slightly declined from last week: See how much here
Vacant field on Bremerton’s east side unveiled as possible hybrid shelter location
How many wildfires are active in Washington? Air quality worst in US. See size, containment

News Tribune
Coming soon to a Tacoma neighborhood near you: 2025 ‘Pothole Palooza’
How will Pierce County use $3.5M in federal funding to help unhoused youth?
Daylight saving ends soon in Washington. Here’s when it will start getting dark
Here’s what we know about the big project underway east of the Foss Waterway
Watch: Endangered orca pod makes rare visit to Tacoma area with newborn calf
Opinion: Outlook for Washington economy can’t be ignored
Opinion: Tacoma Creates is focused on community programs. Keep it that way

New York Times
Kennedy Says U.S. Rejects Global Health Goals
Get Ready for Higher Health Insurance Premiums Next Year
Federal Bureau of Prisons Ends Union Protections for Workers
Trump Gets the Retribution He Sought, and Shatters Norms in the Process
Trump Will Slap Tariffs on Imported Drugs, Trucks and Household Furnishings
Grand Jury Indicts Longtime Trump Target, Former F.B.I. Director James Comey

Olympian
Broad coalition sounds alarm as U.S. House looks to cut WIC benefits
Firefighter arrested while battling fire is released by ICE in WA, lawyers say

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle area’s office market achieves dubious distinction
These small businesses get the most federal grant funding
Amazon agrees to $2.5B settlement with FTC over Prime program

Seattle Times
RFK Jr. opens investigation into the safety of the abortion pill
Quintard Taylor, UW professor and Black history archivist, dies at 76 (Taylor)
Washington state parks’ Discover Pass fee increases to $45 on Oct. 1
WA to face more budget challenges after new gloomy revenue forecast
Editorial: Invest in electronic health records for prisons
Opinion: WA residents’ right to know about deleted records is overdue

Spokesman Review
New early learning center in Spokane opening Saturday
White House tells agencies to prep mass layoffs for shutdown
Central Washington fires create hazy, smoky conditions for Spokane
Construction is slowing in Washington state, economist and Spokane building firm says
Alicia Thompson fired as Spokane Regional Health District administrator over ‘performance issues’
Grief, pain and hope: Spokane residents gather at the courthouse’s jury room for National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Washington Post
This blue state governor sent the National Guard to her biggest city
For migrants, attack at ICE facility and Trump response mark another indignity

WA State Standard
WA lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding
As immigration raids step up, US citizens predicted at risk for detainment
Democrats argue in court for unannounced visits to immigration detention facilities
Arizona lawmaker calls for WA congresswoman to be executed for urging Trump protests

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Here’s what you should know about road closures this weekend
State resources mobilize for Lower Sugarloaf Fire; new evacuations ordered for Labor Mountain Fire

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Starbucks Reserve closes: Employees, tourists feel impacts of sudden shutdown
More road, bridge repairs forcing additional weekend closures on several interstates
Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks

KNKX Public Radio
Starbucks is closing more stores and laying off 900 workers
Leaders hope Night Market will give CID a boost heading into big year

KUOW Public Radio
ICE launches ad campaign to recruit Seattle-area police
ICE releases Oregon firefighter arrested at Bear Gulch Fire
Staff shortages pull Forest Service office workers into fire roles
WA lawmakers faced with $570M decision on surging lawsuit payouts (Berg)
Washington sees 11th-hour rush to buy EVs before tax incentive disappears
A year after a Seattleite was killed by Israeli forces, her family still wants answers
Starbucks to close hundreds of stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan

KXLY (ABC)
South Hill shooting leaves two dead, shakes quiet Spokane neighborhood
Lieutenant Governor to takeover while Governor Bob Ferguson is away from Washington

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Cascadia Daily News
Port still struggling with vision for airport, developing industrial park
Area veterans tell Larsen that housing, suicide are among top concerns
Editorial: Kimmel’s benching won’t be the end of Trump’s anti-American assault on free speech

MyNorthwest
Microsoft reduces Israel’s access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza

The Urbanist
Seattle Council Approves Density Bonus, Targeting Areas of Past Housing Discrimination

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Friday + weekend info
More Washington State Ferries news: New date for online community meetings

Thursday, September 25

WA governor and AG oppose repeal of federal forest protections
Washington’s governor and attorney general are both criticizing a federal proposal to lift restrictions on construction, logging, and mining on millions of acres of federal forestland. The federal regulation, established in 2001, prohibits industrial activity on about 2 million acres of the national forest in Washington. The Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of the rule would end protections for about 45 million acres nationwide. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (DNS)

WA to continue collecting pollution data after Trump ends key national law
Washington will continue to collect data on major industrial greenhouse gas emissions despite the Trump administration’s recent move to end the requirement that major polluters report their emissions. The federal regulation rollback means Washingtonians will have a better picture than the country at large of industrial greenhouse gas emissions, who is behind them and if quantities are going down — or up. Continue reading at The Columbian. (Amanda Cowan)

Displaced in the fields: Domestic farmworkers and the cost of immigration shifts in the Pacific Northwest
In the productive farmlands of Central Washington, feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety grow among local farmworkers. For decades, domestic farmworkers have been part of the Northwest agriculture industry. Some domestic workers, who are local and employed directly by farms, say federal immigration policies are changing who is harvesting the crops. The National Center for Farmworker Health estimates more than 70% of agricultural workers were born in another country. Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Renee Diaz)

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Axios
Starbucks to close stores, cut 900 jobs in $1B restructuring

Bellingham Herald
‘All bad news’: New WA forecast expects tax revenue to slide further (Robinson)

Capital Press
Northwest nabs nearly $9 million in USDA specialty crop grants
Ranchers lose lawsuit alleging federal liability for $9 million wildfire damage

Columbian
WA to continue collecting pollution data after Trump ends key national law
Vancouver Housing Authority opens 40-unit supportive housing complex downtown
Clark County Public Health officials urge community to stay up to date on vaccinations as countywide rates fall behind

Everett Herald
Why scientists search for fish eggs
Snohomish County Council approves North Lake annexation
Law enforcement in Snohomish County continues to seek balance for pursuits
Comment: Trump’s Tylenol advice worse than the disease

High Country News
How to make electricity in the West cheaper and more reliable

Kitsap Sun
Kitsap County Sheriff criticizes 2026 budget cuts that could perpetuate staffing issues
Kitsap County budget shortfall pausing spending, though human services largely intact

News Tribune
Point Ruston developer’s son, relatives, square off over funds tied up in Mexico
Pierce County city’s treasurers overpaid themselves thousands, state audit says
Opinion: Tacoma defies initiative system with block of minimum wage vote

New York Times
For Trump, Data Is Often ‘Phony,’ Unless It Supports His Views
What Declines in Reading and Math Mean for the U.S. Work Force
A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain
$100,000 Per Employee: How the H-1B Visa Fee Could Reshape Work Forces
Editorial: No President Should Have This Kind of Power
Editorial: The Trump Administration’s Chilling Efforts to Punish Free Speech

Puget Sound Business Journal
What bankers expect after the Fed’s rate cut
Lynnwood gives cannabis retailers the green light
The FTC drops noncompete ban, but some employers are getting a warning

Seattle Medium
King County Health Officials Warn Of High Bacteria Levels At Local Beaches Following Recent Testing

Seattle Times
Why ‘Obamacare’ bills may double next year
RFK Jr. opens investigation into the safety of the abortion pill
Has ICE renewed Tacoma detention center contract? It won’t say
DEA seizes 50,000 pills in WA that are 100 times more potent than fentanyl
Trump’s Tylenol and vaccine warnings leave some pregnant women concerned, others angry
White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown
Editorial: Proceed with caution, care as WA carbon market grows
Opinion: Changes to multifamily developer program would hurt Seattle renters

Spokesman Review
Fairchild Air Force Base to delay PFAS cleanup under Department of Defense directive
Spokane chooses Jewels Helping Hands to oversee the core of its homeless shelter system
Opinion: Stronger penalties needed to curb violence around youth sports

Washington Post
Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals
White House begins plan for mass firings if there’s a government shutdown
Justice Dept. will seek to indict Comey on allegations that he lied to Congress

WA State Standard
AI reviews rolling out for Medicare in WA for some procedures
WA governor and AG oppose repeal of federal forest protections
Firefighter arrested at Washington state wildfire released by ICE
Trump threatens mass firings of federal employees in a government shutdown
USDA cancels food security report that anti-hunger advocates say showed the effects of food policies
Comment: Last words: What Washington is losing with the demise of Crosscut

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Starbucks lays off 900 employees as part of turnaround plan
Gather Church sues Lewis County over mobile needle exchange ban

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Oregon firefighter reunites with family after ICE detention
Starbucks permanently closes Seattle Reserve Roastery
Get ready—tolling on the new SR 509 expressway begins Monday
WA General Fund shortfall expected to grow by $903M. Is a recession looming?
Judge rules feds can’t require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money

KNKX Public Radio
North Seattle neighborhood braces for closure of main grocery store

KUOW
Washington sees 11th-hour rush to buy EVs before tax incentive disappears

KXLY (ABC)
State files motion that would release South Hill Rapist Kevin Coe
Two men killed in shooting near Chase Middle School on Spokane’s South Hill

NW Public Radio
Staff shortages pull Forest Service office workers into fire roles
A tiny tag could be a big solution for an invasive fish at Northwest dams
Grape glut: Too much wine across the world leaves tons of US grapes rotting this crush season
Displaced in the fields: Domestic farmworkers and the cost of immigration shifts in the Pacific Northwest

Web

Cascadia Daily News
In Washington, you can vote from jail — or upon release from prison
Yearlong Whatcom fire savings review proposes mergers, transparency
Whatcom County employees have trust issues over workplace harassment

InvestigateWest
Northwest Native Nations could lose hundreds of millions in federal funding, report says

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday info
CLOSURE ALERT: Training day Thursday for many Seattle Parks facilities

Wednesday, September 24

‘Financial iceberg’; Washington’s budget woes worse than originally projected
The state of Washington is in worse budget shape than initially thought, according to the new budget forecast issued Tuesday. The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the state will collect $412 million less than previously projected for the 2025-2027 biennium. Over the next four years, the state expects to collect $903 million less than initially projected. Continue reading at KXLY. (KXLY)

Washington state responds to Trump’s warning about Tylenol use, autism
After President Donald Trump warned pregnant women not to take Tylenol, citing unproven links between acetaminophen and rising rates of autism, the Washington State Department of Health said established research indicates the drug is safe to take. “Years of research have shown that acetaminophen is a safe and reliable treatment for fever and mild pain, including when used during pregnancy,” the Washington State Department of Health said in a Facebook post on Sept. 23. “DOH also reaffirms that vaccines remain a critical tool for protecting maternal and child health.” Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (Getty)

WA Secretary of State rejects DOJ request for voter registration data
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has declined a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking access to the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive personal information. In a letter sent Tuesday, Hobbs cited “legal and privacy concerns” under state law, stating that the DOJ’s request lacked sufficient legal justification and risked violating voter confidentiality. Continue reading at KIRO. (KIRO)

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Axios
Smoke from wildfires clouds Puget Sound skies
Trump slams Kimmel’s return: “We’re going to test ABC out on this”

Bellingham Herald
Independent report examines Whatcom County handling of workplace harassment

Capital Press
New World screwworm moves 300 miles closer to U.S.
Ranchers lose lawsuit alleging federal liability for $9 million wildfire damage

Everett Herald
Former barista claims Starbucks violated Everett law
One More Stop targets drunk driving this weekend in honor of fallen trooper
Comment: Increasing use of drones by police will need rules
Comment: Burke: As democracy dismantled step by step, take these steps
Comment: The transformation from free speech champion to mafioso

Kitsap Sun
Washington state responds to Trump’s warning about Tylenol use, autism
Poulsbo celebrates a community effort with rebuilt skate ramps at Raab Park

News Tribune
How high are HOA and condo fees in Washington? What a new report says
Tacoma health dept. spent $140K on lawyers after director accused of bullying
Editorial: I-5 Bridge delays drive up cost of vital project

New York Times
Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year
Brendan Carr Plans to Keep Going After the Media
Immigration Agents Collected U.S. Citizens’ DNA at Border Checkpoints

Olympian
Trump DOJ asked for WA voter data. Here’s what Secretary of State has decided to do

Peninsula Daily News
State port association honors Sen. Chapman (Chapman, Tharinger, Bernbaum)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Everett motel property to be converted into apartments
ST Fabrication CEO: ‘Optimism for construction is quite high’

Seattle Times
King County avoids budget cuts but fears Trump impacts
King County Council bans rent-setting software, like RealPage
Opinion: The quiet death of Results Washington and accountability

Spokesman Review
Spokane County fire district could start a free, independent ambulance service next year
Spokane has ‘great bones,’ former Boise mayor says. Is it enough to reduce homelessness?
A tale of two speed signs: Spokane expands flashing speed signs while seeking funding for another, less proven design

Washington Post
Wall Street bets against Trump on tariff refunds, while importers suffer
Jimmy Kimmel advocates for free speech, slams FCC chair in late-night return
How moms are reacting to Trump promoting an unproven Tylenol-autism link
Anti-ICE messaging found on rounds in Dallas ICE facility shooting, officials say

WA State Standard
Washington denies DOJ request for voter rolls
‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further
WA lawmakers faced with $570M decision on surging lawsuit payouts
Trump and RFK Jr. are making claims about autism. What do medical experts say?
Feds quietly delay cleanup of forever chemicals at military bases in Oregon, Washington

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
New Washington state taxes surprise, confuse business owners

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
King County Council approves rent price fixing ban
Say goodbye to the federal electric vehicle tax credit
Seattle faces higher taxes under Harrell’s proposed budget
Over 3,200 survivors use King County’s new protection order portal
WA Secretary of State rejects DOJ request for voter registration data
Cascade PBS cuts jobs, ends long-form journalism after CPB defunding
Trump administration rehires hundreds of federal employees laid off by DOGE
Federal Way reports overall crime down 25%, but homicides double in past year

KUOW Public Radio
Mayor Harrell announces funding to address gun violence in Seattle
‘Gimme my Jimmy.’ Seattle protesters condemn KOMO, Sinclair’s refusal to air Kimmel

KXLY (ABC)
Video captures shooting of WSU offensive lineman
‘Financial iceberg’; Washington’s budget woes worse than originally projected
Miryam’s House provides stability and community for women transitioning out of homelessness

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Caregiver concerns and potential strike hang over Evergreen Supported Living

Cascade PBS
The Curse of the Middle Guy: Ferguson’s first 8 months as governor (Pedersen, Scott)
Ferguson vs. Everyone: How WA’s new governor has defied expectations

MyNorthwest
King County’s protection order portal helps thousands
WA Secretary of State rejects DOJ request for voter registration data
Cascade PBS cuts jobs, ends long-form journalism after CPB defunding
Federal Way reports overall crime down 25%, but homicides double in past year
All 4 suspects in Renton attack on transgender woman now face hate crime charges

Washington Observer
Death of a newsroom

West Seattle Blog
MAYOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL: A few notes
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Wednesday watch
Seattle Police Department launches long-planned system to voluntarily register private security cameras

Tuesday, September 23

Trump’s $100K fee for H-1B visas sends shockwaves through tech sector
A proclamation signed by President Donald Trump last week seeking to restrict entry of non-immigrant workers to the U.S. and apply a $100,000 fee to H-1B visa applications created confusion and concern within the tech industry over the weekend. Immediately after Friday’s announcement, companies of all sizes, including tech giants Microsoft and Amazon and smaller startups, began calling any workers with H-1B visas who were traveling outside the U.S. to return to the country by the proclamation’s deadline of midnight Sunday. Continue reading at WSS. (Andrew Harnik)

University of Washington rises in U.S. News college rankings
The University of Washington has climbed four spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, which were released Tuesday. Zoom in: Among more than 400 national universities evaluated, the UW tied for 42nd place this year. Last year, the Seattle institution ranked 46th. Continue reading at Axios. (Melissa Santos)

Cascade PBS lays off staff, will end longform written journalism after federal cuts
Cascade Public Broadcasting announced staff layoffs and the end of long-form written journalism on Monday due to federal funding cuts to public media. Cascade PBS, which includes KCTS 9 and what was formerly known as Crosscut, will cut 16 positions in its marketing, creative and editorial departments. Overall, staff will be reduced 12%. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (PBS)