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Monday, February 3

In-car speed limiters considered as option to tackle rise in WA traffic deaths
“This intentional behavior weaponizes vehicles, turning them into missiles, more dangerous than bullets,” Smith Hudson’s father, Ted Smith, told the state House Transportation Committee on Thursday. “We need stiff consequences for these thrill seekers, and we must use any tools available to detect and stop this from happening again.”A bill the committee heard Thursday aims to do that. House Bill 1596, tentatively named the Andrea Smith Hudson Act, would allow drivers with a suspended license to still be able to drive despite a history of street racing or excessive speeding, defined as 20 mph over the speed limit. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Thurston County Sheriff Office)

Washington House committee advances controversial firearm bills amid heated debate
The Washington State House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee held a crucial executive session on Friday, where lawmakers debated and voted on three major firearm-related bills. These proposals address firearm purchase permits, ammunition sales restrictions and measures to curb firearm theft from vehicles. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Rod Waddington)

Make selection of state university presidents transparent
Sponsored by Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, the bill would require universities to make the job finalists available to the public in an open forum. The meeting would allow questions from the public, including students and faculty. An expert in hiring of college presidents said campus visits before hiring ultimately are best for the university. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Lawrence Kreisman)

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Aberdeen Daily World
SW Washington cities consider removing fluoride from drinking water

Axios
What Trump’s tariffs mean for your wallet
Flu high in Washington as “quad-demic” hits the U.S.
Trump, Sheinbaum agree to pause U.S.-Mexico tariffs for a month

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County schools closed after weekend snow, icy chill
Amtrak Cascades ridership nearly reached 1 million passengers in 2024 — a 41% increase
Port of Bellingham pushes ahead with 2025 upgrades to airport and waterfront properties
Pasco nonprofit sues WA Attorney General over unvaccinated workers fired during pandemic

Capital Press
Grant County farmers protest Washington transmission line

The Daily News
Teen lost legs in 2023 work accident. Now that company will oversee $44M Longview rail work.

Everett Herald
ORCA transfers help save money
More Everett students say ‘Hola!’ to another language
Developers challenge Snohomish River Watershed legal rights
Snohomish County officials offer students up-close look at civics in action
Paine Field readies for bigger, better office move
Comment: Health science on trial at Senate hearing
Comment: Using civic muscles behind bars to rebuild lives
Editorial: Push back news desert with journalism support

High Country News
The climate fight endures

Islands’ Weekly
Rent stabilization met with pushback by property owners (Alvarado)

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Joint statement from Attorney General Brown, 12 other attorneys general: State and local law enforcement cannot be commandeered for federal immigration enforcement

News Tribune
Why does WA have no income tax? That’s shaped class and the economy of Evergreen state

New York Times
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
E.P.A. Tells More Than 1,000 They Could Be Fired ‘Immediately’
Trump’s Trade Move Could Increase Costs for Many Online Goods
Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects
From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers

Olympian
ADU popularity is growing in Thurston County. But is it really affordable housing?
WA bill would ban flavored nicotine and tobacco to combat ‘epidemic’ of youth vaping (Reeves)
Pasco nonprofit sues WA Attorney General over unvaccinated workers fired during pandemic

Renton Reporter
REA fights for more education funding, system changes

Seattle Times
WA hospitals issue guidance on what to do if ICE arrives
Burien, WA cities keep tightening homeless camping bans
WA businesses fear higher costs, tougher exports due to Trump tariffs
Trump administration’s push for a federal funding freeze is back in court
Trump administration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
Editorial: Make selection of state university presidents transparent (Pollet)

Skagit Valley Herald
City of Mount Vernon appoints assistant fire chief

South Whidbey Record
Federal grant freeze effort causes chaos, concern

Spokesman Review
WSU announces grass strain that doesn’t need burning
Website offers education on one side of the state budget problem
Quietly, slowly, Spokane has begun planning for removal of Monaghan statue
Trump tests the limits of presidential power with little resistance from Congress
Can I see your ID? How Idaho libraries are responding to law on ‘materials harmful to minors’
The library system in Kootenai County pulled 140 books from its shelves to review for its adults-only room
Opinion: Supporting democracy by supporting local journalism (Liias)

Tri-City Herald
40 miles of canal banks would expand Tri-Cities network of walking & biking trails
‘Changing face of housing.’ 40 proposed subdivisions hint at Tri-Cities future neighborhoods

Washington Post
Tariffs rattle markets; Dow slides 500 points
Trump halts tariffs on Mexico as it rushes troops to border
Trump, Musk wage two-front war as donor does president’s ‘dirty work’
It’s not just federal workers. Strict work culture is trending nationwide.

WA State Standard
Washington lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis (Frame, Goodman)
In-car speed limiters considered as option to tackle rise in WA traffic deaths (Leavitt)
Washington lawmakers hear public testimony on bill to define the role of sheriff’s ‘posses’ (Goodman)
Opinion: Budget reset: Stop the cycle of overspending — show voters the results

Wenatchee World
Protests against ICE raids draws hundreds in Wenatchee
The River Academy to build new $7M, 61,711-square-foot school
Chelan County Commissioners agree to short-term rental code changes
Hundreds rally for immigrant, refugee rights, urge lawmakers to expand healthcare and wage protections

Yakima Herald-Republic
Hundreds rally in downtown Yakima against Trump’s immigration raids
Yakima City Council to discuss pool funding and proposed developments

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
‘We don’t want to end up like California’: Washington races to prevent LA-scale wildfire

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

KNKX Public Radio
The ripple effects of tariffs for Washington state
Washington State Parks pass could get more expensive

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane City Council to vote on new ordinances restricting alcohol sales downtown
Washington legislation could put speed limiting devices on cars of habitual speeders (Leavitt)

NW Public Radio
Yakama Power looks to alternative energy storage projects
Decades-long Highway 12 expansion sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

Web

Cascadia Daily News
January DUI arrests are up 58% in Bellingham compared to 2024
This collection service in Bellingham is redefining what is recyclable — it’s gained a fanbase
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
Opinion: Bipartisan bill to boost local journalism also boosts democracy (Liias)

Cascade PBS
Lawmakers mull limit on out-of-state National Guard access in WA (Mena, Jinkins)

MyNorthwest
Speed demons on a leash: Bill would require limiter device for reckless drivers (Leavitt)
Washington House committee advances controversial firearm bills amid heated debate (Farivar)

Washington Observer
Because cow flatulence is just funny (Parshley)
Lawmakers pick a knife fight with Tesla (Saldaña, Chapman, Stanford, Liaas)
Big spending for K-12 heads to Senate Ways & Means (Wellman)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: February’s first weekday

Thursday, January 30

Washington Legislature Rolls Out Wide Array of Public Safety Bills
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Olympia have made it clear that public safety remains one of their top priorities, along with affordability, housing, and education. Newly elected Governor Bob Ferguson ran on a pro law enforcement platform and has vocally supported a focus on community safety and hiring more cops. The Washington State Legislature is considering a large array of proposals to meet these goals, from subsidizing police officers to considering more gun control legislation to addressing the state’s public defense crisis. Here is a sampling of the most impactful public safety legislation under consideration in Olympia. Continue reading at The Urbanist. (Amy Sundberg)

Trump admin lays out framework for order targeting transgender protections
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued guidance Wednesday instructing federal agencies on how to carry out President Trump’s executive order targeting transgender protections.It’s the latest in a series of moves aimed at stripping away civil rights and protections from transgender Americans in policies that will also greatly impact nonbinary people. Continue reading at Axios. (Maura Losch)

WA child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers
Lawmakers are trying to find more ways to support them and keep them in the job, including by upping pay, changing how reimbursement rates are calculated, and cutting fees and regulations. With a budget gap of around $12 billion, any new state spending may be difficult to approve this session, but advocates and lawmakers from both parties agree that strengthening the child care system is critical. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Laurel Demkovich)

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Axios
What happens if ICE agents show up at Seattle schools
Trump admin lays out framework for order targeting transgender protections

Columbian
Clark County’s nonprofits and governments still reeling after federal funds freeze called off

The Daily News
State passes needed at Woodland’s Martin Bar starting Saturday
No apartments, but duplexes OK in possible plan for the Highlands
Walsh aims to strengthen parents’ rights after King County court upholds 2024 law

Indian Country Today
Flatlining salmon and steelhead numbers in Columbia Basin both a success and cautionary tale

The Inlander
Greater Spokane Inc. hosts first-of-its-kind regional K-12 public education summit to discuss issues facing local school districts

International Examiner
Wing Luke Museum and Little Saigon welcome Year of the Snake

News Tribune
Tacoma PD reaffirms immigration policy, says it has no agreements with ICE
Bill in WA Senate would abolish The Evergreen State College, turn it into a UW campus

New York Times
With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools
Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans

Olympian
City Council declares Olympia the state’s first sanctuary city for trans and queer people
WA Gov. Ferguson appoints Brian Rybarik to lead Utilities and Transportation Commission
What changes for LGBTQ+ rights, resources under Trump? A 2025 guide for Washingtonians

Seattle Times
Nation’s Report Card reveals a math problem in WA
Some WA communities debate over removing fluoride in drinking water
What to know about immigration in WA as Trump issues executive orders

Spokesman Review
Elementary students travel to Olympia to discuss pollutants in Spokane River
Countywide fire and police leaders convene in outcry against bill to divert some county taxes to city (Ormsby, Hill)
Fleeing the Taliban: former Afghan journalist shares his journey two years after fleeing his home country
Outraged Spokane police chief calls for change after 13-year-old’s shooting death: ‘Our children are dying’

Washington Post
Backlash fueled Trump reversal on funding freeze
Warmth is weakening the polar vortex. Here’s what it means for extreme cold.
‘People are afraid’: Trump’s actions targeting trans rights lead to confusion, fear

WA State Standard
Ferguson names ex-Microsoft exec to lead utility regulatory panel
WA child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers (Alvarado, Wilson)

Yakima Herald-Republic
Local lawmakers fight proposal to close Yakima Valley School near Selah (Ormsby, Robinson, Nobles, Wilson)

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Cle Elum is moving to declare bankruptcy. Here’s why
Two I-5 shootings prompt WSP investigation, no injuries reported
Employee fired after making comments to Shelton store customer about her being deported
Proposed Tacoma Dome Link Extension would add nearly 10 miles of tracks between Federal Way, Tacoma

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
School Districts across Western Washington wary of potential ICE raids
‘I don’t have optimism:’ Cle Elum one step closer to declaring bankruptcy
Orca advocates beg for solutions as salmon shortage threatens whale population
Washington lawmaker’s push to make clergy mandatory reporters, including in confession (Frame)

KNKX Public Radio
WA schools will not share student information with immigration enforcement

KUOW Public Radio
WA is a ‘sanctuary’ state. What does that mean for deportations?

KXLY (ABC)
Proposed bill could decrease funding for emergency services in Spokane County

NW Public Radio
Walla Walla’s first community land trust gets big boost
Local authorities in Sunnyside confirm ICE operations in city
Mid-Columbia farmers cautiously optimistic about second Trump administration, farmworkers feel differently

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Guemes Island Ferry fares will increase Feb. 26
Fear ripples across school districts as immigration enforcement ramps up
A roundup of affordable housing projects in development in Whatcom County

MyNorthwest
ICE arrests individual in Centralia, Washington
Could cow burps and farts be taxed in Washington?

The Urbanist
Washington Legislature Rolls Out Wide Array of Public Safety Bills (Dhringa, Farivar, Street, Berry, Doglio, Thai)

Washington Observer
A fight over taxing short-term rentals for affordable housing (Lovelett)

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

Web

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)