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Wednesday, January 29

$1 billion shortfall in WA transportation budget imperils projects
Increasing construction costs and falling gas tax revenue have blown a billion dollar hole in the Washington state transportation budget, forcing lawmakers to put more money toward projects once promised as fully funded and warning that other projects may be left half built. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

Bill would require drug tests at all bars
A new Washington State bill is aiming to require all bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks. Senate Bill 5330 was introduced in a legislative session Monday, which would require all businesses, licensed to sell alcohol, to sell drug tests for spiked drinks. This would include hotels, nightclubs, restaurants and taverns. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (KIRO 7)

Democrats rework plan for WA prosecutor on police use of deadly force
“We were without options,” said Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, the prime sponsor of past legislation to create the office. But now with a new administration in town, lawmakers plan to relaunch their push for the independent prosecutor, this time in the governor’s office. Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, filed a bill Tuesday to add a statewide prosecutor to an existing law enforcement oversight agency. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Washington State Legislative Support Service)

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Aberdeen Daily World
US 12 rail separation project inches closer to reality

Axios
Washington joins lawsuit challenging federal funding freeze
Native American tribes say ICE harassing members amid raids

Bellingham Herald
Bellingham increases severe weather shelter funding to keep the facility operating
Sportsmen’s Alliance sues WA state Fish & Wildlife over delay in releasing public records
Whatcom County officials, nonprofits grapple with uncertainty amid federal funding freeze

Capital Press
Washington House bill eyes dairy, feedlot emissions (Parshley)
Trump’s broad deportation order fuels fear, speculation

Columbian
‘Kinship placements’ help reduce the number of foster youth that went missing in Western Washington in 2024

Courier-Herald
A new Washington effort to help save local journalism (Liias)

The Daily News
‘Smoke taint’ a growing issue as WA wine grapes face wildfires

Everett Herald
Low, Paul seek funding solutions for rural county roads (Paul)
Local police policies prevent compliance with federal deportation efforts
Trump federal spending pause leaves officials scrambling in Snohomish County

Islands’ Weekly
Ferguson vows to reform government; Executive orders defend reproductive rights, tighten policies (Berg)

Kitsap Sun
SMMC launches doula program, as Kitsap sees an increase in OBGYNs

News Tribune
Tacoma police chief submits resignation to city manager, to step down Feb. 3
Pierce County eviction rate is rising. Did Tacoma ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ make an impact?
What does a federal funding freeze mean for Pierce County, many programs that get aid?
Young public policy professional joins Gig Harbor council following a series of turnovers
Are Trump administration deportation flights using planes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord?

New York Times
Leaving the W.H.O. Could Hurt Americans on a Range of Health Matters

Olympian
Washington housing supply bill seeks to reform ‘archaic’ parking requirements (Bateman)
WA signs up for multi-state lawsuit over Trump’s federal financial-assistance freeze (Robinson)
Sportsmen’s Alliance sues WA state Fish & Wildlife over delay in releasing public records

Port Townsend Leader
Navy Growler noise is harmful to residents, study says

Puget Sound Business Journal
Battle lines drawn over Seattle’s social housing funding options

Seattle Medium
County Council Appoints De’Sean Quinn To Fill District 5 Seat
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore Announces Resignation, Effective February 3, 2025
Woodards Secures Grant For Workforce Development And Childcare Hub On Tacoma’s East Side
New Minimum Wage Standards Forcing Many Black Business Owners To Make Difficult Decisions

Seattle Times
$1 billion shortfall in WA transportation budget imperils projects (Fey, Liias)
Trump’s federal funding freeze order spurs panic and pushback in WA
WA clergy may be required to report child abuse disclosed in confession (Frame, Walen)
Trump order aims to end federal support for gender transitions for those under 19

Skagit Valley Herald
Commerce to give $1.1 million grant to Skagit Habitat for Humanity

South Whidbey Record
County housing project receives $3.7M grant

Spokesman Review
Washington joins 21 other states to block federal freeze that could disrupt $27 billion in funding
Judge delays Trump’s federal spending freeze after it prompts ‘chaos and confusion’ in the Northwest
Washington state hospitals lose nearly $400 million in first nine months of 2024, Providence loses $66 million in Spokane area

Washington Post
Senators grill RFK Jr. on vaccine claims
Trump signs executive order to restrict transgender care for youths
Students aren’t recovering from covid. Test scores are getting worse.
White House tells federal workers they can resign now, get paid through September

WA State Standard
Democrats rework plan for WA prosecutor on police use of deadly force (Stonier, Dhingra)
WA lawmakers want to limit parking requirements for new development (Bateman)
Trump’s attempted funding freeze stirs confusion and rebukes from WA leaders (Robinson)
Trump issues order prohibiting openly transgender service members in the military

Wenatchee World
Chelan County budget motions fail to gain support

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima area leaders react to federal funding freeze
Yakima County commissioners extend solar moratorium

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
How Starbucks CEO was awarded nearly $100 million in four months
An inside look at Olympia high school financial literacy class that could become statewide requirement
King County nonprofit worries Trump’s funding freeze would threaten safety of domestic violence survivors

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Washington bill aims to require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks (Dhingra)
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore resigns after 35 years in law enforcement
Social media, cyber experts weigh in on Microsoft potentially buying TikTok
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats to vote on a resolution condemning Trump’s pardons
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Major rehab work on Ship Canal Bridge postponed by budget gap
Burien enacts strict ordinance to clear city streets of tents, encampments
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore submits letter of resignation effective Feb. 3
Waste Watch: Did state lawmakers fumble budget surplus leading to funding gap? (Pedersen, Jinkins)
Immigration sweeps raise mental health concerns in Washington state after arrests
Inmate dragged backward across cell floor by a rope sues Washington state sheriff’s office
Trump’s federal spending freese puts WA domestic violence survivor services in jeopardy

KUOW Public Radio
New Trump order has trans Seattleites thinking about their IDs
Washington legislators look to crack down on environmental crime (Trudeau)
‘Sheer panic’: Washington officials rush to figure out federal funding freeze (Robinson)

KXLY (ABC)
SPD releases name of officer-involved shooting in domestic violence call
Uncertainty looms for Spokane nonprofit amid Trump Administration’s refugee policies
‘We are not toys’ Local nonprofits urge Spokane City Council to pass resolution protecting immigrant communities

NW Public Radio
Starbucks and its workers’ union still haven’t reached a collective bargaining agreement

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Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham makes largest land purchase yet in Lake Whatcom watershed
City’s new work group will review law enforcement policy on immigration

Cascade PBS
Franklin County PUD settles voting-rights lawsuit
Trump’s federal funding freeze iced by U.S. judge until Feb. 3
New Washington bill aims to end fees for child care providers (Wilson C.)
How CID’s new light-rail construction could impact Inscape Arts

MyNorthwest
WA eyeing overhauling elections with ranked choice voting
Washington aims to curb drunk driving with bold civil protection orders (Davis)

Tuesday, January 28

White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
In a two-page document, Matthew J. Vaeth, the acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, instructs federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.” The memo, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Post, also calls for each agency to perform a “comprehensive analysis” to ensure its grant and loan programs are consistent with President Donald Trump’s executive orders, which aimed to ban federal diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and limit clean energy spending, among other measures. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Jabin Botsford)

WA school leaders back bills giving billions more to K-12 schools. Why the push
The bills considered the Washington Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee would reform state funding for school transportation, expand funding for special education to more students and increase money for materials, supplies and operating costs. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Getty Images)

WA response team formed to prep for Trump’s mass deportation plans
Ferguson signed an executive order there to create the task force, which must have its first meeting by mid-February. No deadline was provided Monday on when the policies and the final response team will be in place. The governor’s office, the attorney general’s office, the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Department of Children, Youth & Families will participate in the effort, as will schools, regional governments and immigrant interest groups. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (M. Scott Brauer)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Lawsuit filed over delay of protections for Olympic Peninsula steelhead
Northwest conservation groups intervene in suit to defend the lethal removal of barred owls

Axios
Record-high income needed to buy a Seattle home
Washington preps resources for children separated from immigrant parents

Bellingham Herald
WA school leaders back bills giving billions more to K-12 schools. Why the push (Pedersen, Wellman, Nobles)

Capital Press
New WSU bee expert conducts needs assessment

The Daily News
Longview fire leaves Commerce Avenue businesses in limbo
State Board of Nursing accuses Lewis County nurse working in Olympia of working shifts while impaired

Everett Herald
SnoCo schools: All students can attend, regardless of immigration status
Editorial: Students need limits on cellphones in school

News Tribune
The ‘Six Sovereigns’ are fighting for the Columbia River basin’s future. Who are they?
He got life for Tacoma murder under ‘three strikes’ law. Now he gets another chance (Darneille)
This Pierce County city raised the cost to build bigger homes. 1-bedrooms got cheaper
Opinion: An ectopic pregnancy means I need IVF. Washington legislators must pass this bill

New York Times
The Race for All-Powerful Pot (Davis)
What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons

Olympian
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order protecting children affected by Trump deportations

Puget Sound Business Journal
Port of Seattle settles yearslong dispute over $968M project
Workforce housing project opens in Tacoma’s Dome District

Seattle Medium
City Council Appoints Mark Solomon To Fill Vacant District 2 Council Seat

Seattle Times
Senators revive bill to ban kids under 13 from social media
New rules adopted by WA House Democrats spark Republican ire (Fitzgibbon)
Editorial: WA AG, federal judge form line of defense of Constitution

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County increases Guemes Island Ferry rates
Skagit County gets update on bills in front of Legislature (Paul)

Spokesman Review
Spokane to explore capturing carbon at its power-generating trash incinerator
Local group asks Spokane City Council to voice support for sanctuary state law
Washington to convene rapid response team to aid families of undocumented residents
‘Hate is so useless’: Filmgoers rave about documentary featuring Spokane holocaust survivor, Carla Peperzak
WSU, UW presidential searches enter final stages without identifying candidates; bipartisan coalition seeks transparency

Washington Post
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
What are sanctuary cities, and why is Trump targeting them?
More Americans take on a second job or side hustle. They come at a cost.
White House pauses all federal grants, potentially putting trillions of dollars on hold

WA State Standard
Many more cities ban sleeping outside despite a lack of shelter space
Washington lawmakers renew push to make clergy report child abuse (Frame, Walen)
Ferguson launches WA team to help children whose parents are deported
Trump administration memo announces abrupt freeze on broad swath of federal payments

Wenatchee World
Schrier proposes bill to serve [low] fat and whole milk
Women’s Resource Center gets additional $60,000 for homelessness program
Immigration enforcement sightings in Wenatchee spark fear, community response

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima County school districts voice support for immigrant students and families

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Burien enacts tougher public camping ban
Business owners concerned over economic fallout of Fort Worden rental closure
Trump is pausing federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending
3 Seattle-area pregnant women sue President Trump over birthright citizenship order
Amanda Knox testifies in support of legislation that would regulate police interrogations
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order in preparation for potential ‘mass deportations’
Boeing posts $3.8 billion Q4 loss and has lost more than $35 billion since fatal crashes in 2019

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
Internal memo: Interim SPD chief Sue Rahr to vacate office Wednesday
Governor signs executive order to help children whose parents are deported
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats to vote on a resolution condemning Trump’s pardons

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Burien City Council passes ordinance banning public camping with 5-2 vote
Boeing posts $3.8B Q4 loss, has lost more than $35B since fatal crashes in 2019
Interim SPD Chief Sue Rahr to bid farewell Wednesday, hints at future in public safety
Washington state lawmakers may ease penalty for using kids to commit gang-related crimes (Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Peterson)

KNKX Public Radio
WA Health Dept. gives Tulalip Tribes more control over its health data

KXLY (ABC)
Bill would end voting by mail as Washington’s norm
New bill could raise costs for Washington gun owners
Washington proposal would require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks (Dhingra)
Search continues for shooter who fatally shot Peperzak Middle School student
‘Violates state law’: WIAA debates amendments on transgender student athletes
Prosecutors say Washington woman charged in killing of Border Patrol agent was in contact with homicide suspect

NW Public Radio
Research says walkable neighborhoods can help you stay active — making them work requires delight

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Western student workers revive union effort
City of Bellingham wants tenant, landlord feedback on rental fee ordinances
Statewide proposals to restrict trans athletes from girls sports up for vote in April
Lummi Island ferry fares will revert back to May 2024 rates, after resident wins lawsuit

Cascade PBS
WA response team formed to prep for Trump’s mass deportation plans (Saldana, Cortes)

Washington Observer
State money for the news (Liias)
Senate considers more than $1B in new spending for K-12 education (Pedersen, Wellman)
House Democrats strip GOP minority of a key clock-management tool

West Seattle Blog
Before ‘Billion-Dollar Bake Sale,’ a lesson about school funding and fighting for it

Monday, January 27

Top gun control bills to watch in Washington’s Legislature
Washington state already has some of the nation’s strictest gun control laws. But some legislators want to make them even tougher, including by possibly requiring permits to buy firearms. Continue reading at Axios. (Brendan Lynch)

Edmonds lawmaker’s bill would pump $20 million into journalism statewide
A new bill introduced by Edmonds senator could pump up to $20 million into journalism organizations around the state. The bill follows similar legislation in other states and countries to protect legacy media. State Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, is the lead sponsor of the bill. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Olivia Vanni)

Want a cafe next to your house? WA may open residential neighborhoods
More espresso, snacks and groceries could be coming to a residential block in your Washington neighborhood, because a proposal that drew significant attention last year is back under consideration by state lawmakers. It’s making quick progress in the Legislature and there are signs the lobbying group that helped scuttle the idea in 2024 may be coming around. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

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Axios
How Trump’s return-to-office order affects Washington state
Top gun control bills to watch in Washington’s Legislature (Pedersen, Fitzgibbon)

Bellingham Herald
Trump cancels hundreds of WA refugee flights. How this nonprofit plans to respond
‘Walking alongside them’: Bellingham Café offers addiction recovery support, community
Whatcom County sheriff, Bellingham officials issue statements on immigration enforcement
Bellingham home prices have increased by 127% over the last decade; median exceeds $650k

Capital Press
WSU to study if agrivoltaics could boost apple crop value
9th Circuit weighs kicking Klamath lawsuit to Oregon Supreme Court
Northwest Washington county opposes fast-tracking fish projects (Salomon)

Columbian
E-bike sales growing in Clark County with a rebate from the state coming in April

The Daily News
Council to bring pro, con ‘experts’ to debate fluoride in Longview water
Longview shelter can help those with protection orders get wallet-size versions
West Kelso project nears funding half-way point as council asks WA for another $1.5M

Everett Herald
Washington environmentalists respond to Trump’s rollbacks
Mother of former inmate sues Snohomish County over jail death
Edmonds lawmaker’s bill would pump $20 million into journalism statewide (Liias, Lovick)
Comment: American workers have lost their leverage
Comment: Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons fly ‘in the face of the facts’
Editorial: Rental cap balances needs of tenants, landlords (Alvarado)

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
Pardoned by President Trump, Kitsap ‘J6ers’ reflect on vindication

News Tribune
WA state law doesn’t allow jails to help ICE. Tri-Cities leader wants to call the bluff
Tacoma’s main library reopens after 16 months of renovations. Here’s what’s inside
In a city in desperate need of child care, $20.9M center set to break ground in Tacoma
Developer to pay $1 for city property in downtown Puyallup. Here’s what it would become

New York Times
E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.

Puget Sound Business Journal
Small-business reporting mandate remains in limbo
Seattle University’s merger with Cornish is a sign of the times

Seattle Medium
Pioneer Square Shooting Marks Seattle’s First Homicide Of 2025
Aurora Avenue Struggles with Gun Violence And Prostitution, Leading Longtime Business To Close

Seattle Times
How Tahlequah, her dead calf tell the story of climate change
What Trump’s executive order on gender means for passports
WA, Seattle brace for second round of fights over ‘sanctuary’ status
Thousands ring in Lunar New Year in Seattle, now an official WA holiday
Refugees approved to resettle in WA stranded after Trump cancels travel
Want a cafe next to your house? WA may open residential neighborhoods (Duerr)
Editorial: Who will pay for schools, the state or local taxpayers?

Skagit Valley Herald
Chief: Mount Vernon police will not assist in immigration enforcement
Skagit County extends time it will accept Guemes Island Ferry punch cards

Spokesman Review
WSU is liable in Sam Martinez hazing death, appellate judges rule
Over 300 people died of a drug overdose in Spokane County last year
Hundreds of volunteers comb Spokane County for annual homelessness count
Washington legislature considers new restrictions as gun shop owner worries about potential impact (Pedersen, Liias, Taylor)

Washington Post
China’s DeepSeek AI app sends U.S. tech stocks reeling
Democrats flip the script, eyeing debt limit to block Trump’s agenda
Ending birthright citizenship would impact all Americans, legal experts say
U.S., Colombia avert trade war as Bogotá agrees to accept deportation flights

WA State Standard
WA bill would ban use of traveling circus animals (Liias)
After arson, WA lawmakers advance bill to warn of ballot box tampering penalties
Washington lawmakers look for ways to build more housing in rural areas (Bateman)
House Democrats close their chamber doors to Washington governor’s staff (Fitzgibbon)
Reports of Navajo people detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders

Wenatchee World
Spanish teacher joins Wenatchee City Council
Rep. Hunter Abell pushes to increase law enforcement officers in WA state
State law continues to limit police cooperation with ICE despite federal orders

Yakima Herald-Republic
Toppenish asks public for feedback on intersection safety
How Trump’s actions on immigration could play out in Central Washington
Two people detained by ICE in Sunnyside on Sunday; city plans news conference

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Over 60 cars broken into in Renton, at least 4 guns missing
In Session: Guns, police and rent cap bills highlight week two in Olympia
Seattle woman charged in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont to appear in federal court

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
‘Pretty offensive’ racist graffiti painted on Issaquah bike trail
Growing fear for immigrants in Seattle after new Trump orders
JBLM officers to join other US active duty troops in supporting southern border security
Three local pregnant women sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Where is the rain? Seattle on track for third-driest January on record
Food Lifeline faces tough start to 2025 amid high demand, dwindling donations
Western Washington firefighters return home after aiding California wildfire battle
Trump cancels travel for hundreds of refugees already cleared to come to Washington

KNKX Public Radio
PNW enters uncertain moment for I-5 bridge project as Trump takes office
Washington tribes, communities could have more say in wind, solar development

KUOW Public Radio
UW’s new mental health hospital can’t fill its beds

KXLY (ABC)
Teenager dies from overnight shooting in Spokane
Spokane Valley initiative funds capital entertainment projects with lodging tax revenue

NW Public Radio
How Washington’s small airports are getting their flights back
WA, local schools will not share student information with immigration enforcement

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Maple syrup producers face regulatory hurdles in budding NW industry

Cascade PBS
The Newsfeed: Gov. Ferguson’s vision for WA safety, budget & more

MyNorthwest
Racist graffiti found on East Lake Sammamish bike trail sparks outrage in Issaquah

The Urbanist
I-90 Ramps Will See Safety Upgrades Ahead of Judkins Park Station Opening

Washington Observer
A tasty public records dump from the Senate Ds (Frame)
Democrats’ gun (and bullet) control shots (Thai, Berry, Lovick, Doglio)
County-run passenger boats backfill state ferry service – with state money

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday info
FOLLOWUP: New information about combined-sewer overflow in Fauntleroy

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

Web

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)