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Friday, September 19

Washington state farmers are surrounded by challenges to their way of life and the state’s economy
American agriculture has changed a lot since the mid-20th century. And the challenges farmers face today are different as well. The list is long. In addition to ongoing labor issues, there are stagnant commodity prices, rising equipment and transportation costs, tariffs, unevenly distributed government subsidies and federal programs that stop and start government distribution of surplus crops. Washington growers say the main challenges they face go back a lot further than the 2024 election. Continue reading at the Inlander. (Christopher Bowell)

Superior Court dismisses Christian nationalist’s lawsuit against the city of Spokane
A Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit from Christian nationalist Sean Feucht against the city of Spokane on Thursday. Feucht filed the lawsuit last year against current and former Spokane city councilmembers who denounced former Mayor Nadine Woodward for appearing at a rally with Feucht in 2023. According to the city, the court on Thursday found there was no legal merit to Feucht’s claims and the city did not burden Feucht’s religious practice or free speech. Continue reading at KXLY. (KXLY)

State lawmakers ask Trump administration to end its review of state regs
State lawmakers from across the country are asking the Trump administration to stop its review of state laws it says are overly burdensome on businesses. Earlier this week, the National Conference of State Legislatures wrote to federal leaders, citing bipartisan concern about recent federal actions that, in its view, attempt to undermine the authority of state governments. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Kevin Hardy)

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Axios
Seattle poverty rate climbs to 8.8%

Capital Press
Hawk nests likely to clip Horse Heaven power project
Snowpack ‘hotspots’ better than basin-wide mapping for predicting water

Everett Herald
Everett presents options to close 2026 budget gap
Compass Health to open new Everett health care center
AG sues owner of bikini barista stands in Snohomish County
Everett council rebukes Kroger for plans to close Fred Meyer store

The Inlander
Washington state farmers are surrounded by challenges to their way of life and the state’s economy

Kitsap Sun
Olympic Peninsula’s Bear Gulch Fire spreads to more than 16,000 acres
Military helicopter crashes in Washington state, prompting special rescue operation
Tugboat sinks at Bremerton Marina, spilling 2,000 gallons of fuel; limiting boat traffic

New York Times
In Pressuring ABC Over Kimmel, Trump May Have Crossed a Constitutional Line
Trump Administration Live Updates: Shutdown Looms as Bill to Extend Funding Reaches Senate
Editorial: The Trump Administration’s Chilling Efforts to Punish Free Speech

Olympian
Trees have been coming down at the Jungle encampment. Here’s why
Coroner IDs truck driver who drove off on-ramp and crashed onto Deschutes Parkway

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA reverses course on some loan fees. But only for one industry.
Layoff prospects are high for these workers as companies look to cut

Seattle Times
Seattle mayor proposes sales tax hike for nonpolice response force

Washington Post
Trump’s media enforcer is just getting started with his crusade
Vaccine panel delays vote to end recommendation of hepatitis B shot at birth
Most Americans critical of Trump on crime, economy and other issues, poll finds

WA State Standard
US rolls toward a government shutdown
Cuts leave security spread thin on Washington state Capitol campus
State lawmakers ask Trump administration to end its review of state regs
Treatment of radioactive waste at Hanford will begin on time, feds confirm

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Lynden school board tables proposal to create ‘Charlie Kirk Day’
JBLM helicopter crash now a ‘death investigation,’ authorities say
Hood Canal Bridge to close five nights for urgent repairs in Washington
Human remains believed to be fugitive Travis Decker found near Leavenworth
Renton police arrest two outstanding suspects in attack on transgender woman
Man injured after being shot by Issaquah police officer during ‘physical struggle’
House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim
Following Kirk’s assassination, Republicans sour on direction of the country, new AP-NORC poll finds

KNKX Public Radio
West Coast governors issue COVID-19 vaccine guidance after CDC concerns

KUOW Public Radio
WA will replace Planned Parenthood’s lost Medicaid funding with state dollars
Affordable Housing vacancies in Seattle rise while the homeless population grows
Officials find remains believed to be Travis Decker, wanted for killing his 3 young daughters

KXLY (ABC)
Superior Court dismisses Christian nationalist’s lawsuit against the city of Spokane
Human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker found near Leavenworth, says Chelan County Sheriff’s Office

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Cascadia Daily News
After year of ‘painful’ cuts, WWU President outlines plan to boost enrollment
Pushback prompts Lynden School Board to pull proposal for a Charlie Kirk Day
Opinion: Air pollution story gets Whatcom farming wrong

Cascade PBS
Washington state to fund Planned Parenthood after Medicaid cuts

MyNorthwest
Lynden School District tables its Charlie Kirk Day idea
Washington falls to No. 2 in highest gas prices rankings
Human remains believed to be Travis Decker found south of Leavenworth
Washington AG sues bikini barista owner over sexual harassment, wage theft
Third and fourth suspects in Renton transgender woman attack now in custody
King County Sheriff offering $40K bonus for in-state lateral hires, facing nearly 100 vacancies

The Urbanist
Op-Ed: Step Aside Waterfront, Long Neglected North Rainier Deserves Investment, Too

West Seattle Blog
REZONING: City Council votes against creating Alki ‘Neighborhood Center,’ for changing three other West Seattle ‘centers’
How’s three-boat Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry service going? That and other topics up for discussion at WSF’s online meetings

Thursday, September 18

Youth, scientists, argue for court to halt Trump executive orders ‘unleashing’ fossil fuel industry
For the second time in two years a youth-led lawsuit challenging the government’s role in climate change is seeing the inside of a Montana courtroom — this time with more plaintiffs and Democratic political consultant John Podesta as a key witness. Twenty-two youth are suing the Trump administration over the president’s executive orders aimed at supporting the fossil fuel industry, curbing renewable energy and suppressing climate science. “This case asks a fundamental question: Does the United States Constitution guard against abuses of power by executive order that deprive children and youths of their fundamental rights to life and liberty?” Julia Olsen, founder of the law firm Our Children’s Trust and lead attorney for the plaintiffs said in her opening remarks. “The three executive orders the plaintiffs challenge prioritize pollution over protections for the most vulnerable Americans.” Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Jeff Pang)

A record number of Latinos voted for Trump. How are Washington’s Latinos feeling about federal immigration crackdowns 9 months into his presidency?
Just a couple of weeks ago, Abby Palacios went to a local Mexican restaurant with her niece for dinner when she saw a man with a “Make America Great Again” hat walk in. She started shaking. “I literally got my check and left, because I was like, that is not the kind of energy I need to be around,” Palacios said. President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win shocked voters when they found out 48% of Latinos voted for him, despite his anti-immigrant rhetoric. According to Pew Research Center, this is the highest percentage ever received by a Republican presidential nominee. While many are still surprised over the outcome, others say it makes sense. Continue reading at Spokesman-Review. (Doug Mills)

State leaders sound off as Washington’s gas prices soar to highest in nation
Washington state has the highest gas prices in the country right now, even surpassing California by a fraction of a cent. The national average for a regular gallon of gas is approximately $3.20, while Washington drivers are paying $1.65 more on average. State lawmakers agree, there are likely a few causes that have led to this, like supply chain issues. But there are some increases that have been in the hands of lawmakers. For example, in July, the state gas tax went up by six cents per gallon. Continue reading at KOMO. (Justin Sullivan)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Bear Gulch Fire explodes to 15,730 acres
County holds community flood meeting for North Beach area
Project Eagle aka Amazon warehouse readying for final inspection

Axios
Seattle residents look abroad for psilocybin healing
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel after Charlie Kirk comments
Planned crisis clinic in Seattle’s Capitol Hill sparks debate
Immigration judge says Mahmoud Khalil must be deported to Syria or Algeria

Bellingham Herald
Year-and-a-half project to replace Lake Samish bridge reaches final stages
Trail detour planned as shoreline work begins at Bellingham’s Boulevard Park
Bellingham moves ahead with tax to fund public safety programs

Capital Press
Alternative proposed to Harney basin groundwater restrictions
Taiwan flour millers make $1.3 billion commitment to purchase U.S. wheat

The Daily News
Debris outside Longview’s PNW Metal Recycling catches fire
Cowlitz County auditor: DOL renewal notices had wrong fees, went to wrong addresses

Everett Herald
Stanwood jail costs expected to exceed budget by end of 2025
A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half
Comment: We can’t let a generation lose faith in free speech

Kitsap Sun
SKFR’s plan to build a new fire station fails to land DoD grant
Schedule, fare changes coming this fall for Kitsap Transit fast ferries
Little Norway just got bigger: Finished Nordic cottages to welcome low-income residents

News Tribune
New West Coast Health Alliance issues vaccine recs ahead of winter season
Anti-tax activist Eyman attacks proposed Pasco road fees. City officials push back
Summer is lingering longer in WA, new study says. How many more days of heat?
Can I be fired for making a political post on Facebook? What Washington law says

New York Times
The Trump Administration Is Dismantling Climate Policies

Olympian
New West Coast Health Alliance issues vaccine recs ahead of winter season

Peninsula Daily News
Bear Gulch Fire brings smoke to the Peninsula

Port Townsend Leader
Priced out: nearly 40% of Jefferson County jobs filled by commuters

Puget Sound Business Journal
Top Seattle health care provider lays off staff
Travelers rank Sea-Tac near bottom for mega airports
Harrell draws line on funding for regional homelessness authority

Seattle Medium
Wilson Backlash Over Use of Community Leader’s Image
DOJ Seeks Washington Voter Data; State Officials Demand Clarity Before Release

Seattle Times
Pipeline closure pushes up WA gas price to the highest in the nation
CA just aligned its carbon market with WA’s. Here’s why that matters
West Coast Health Alliance sets vaccine guidance on flu, RSV and COVID
Seattle mayor calls for other cities to contribute to homelessness response
Opinion: Why the Trump administration shouldn’t rescind the roadless rule

Spokesman Review
Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point and signals more cuts could be coming
Colville gets electric vehicle charging station in hopes of boosting local economies, aid EV owners
A record number of Latinos voted for Trump. How are Washington’s Latinos feeling about federal immigration crackdowns 9 months into his presidency?

Tri-City Herald
WA treatment plant gets go-ahead to treat radioactive waste

Washington Post
Trump officials ask Supreme Court to allow firing of Fed governor
Trump, allies seek to punish speech they dislike following Kirk killing
RFK Jr.-appointed panel says it will revisit vaccines given in pregnancy
Censorship fears deepen after Kimmel is suspended over Kirk comments
Cities where buying a house is most and least affordable as mortgage rates change

WA State Standard
West Coast states announce broadened vaccine guidance amid CDC turmoil
WA will replace Planned Parenthood’s lost Medicaid funding with state dollars
Plan for new juvenile detention center in Pierce County pitched for next WA budget
Youth, scientists, argue for court to halt Trump executive orders ‘unleashing’ fossil fuel industry

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle Children’s to cut 150 jobs, citing loss of federal funds
Seattle rally demands action after state shares DOL data with ICE
Village for chronically homeless moves forward in Spanaway following legal challenges
Wildfires burn across Washington as crews battle flames in Olympic, North Cascades and Chelan forests

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Gas prices on the rise in Washington (Fey)
Seattle Children’s Hospital laying off 154 employees
Large fire on Olympic Peninsula rages on as dry conditions fuel spread
Seattle school district delays decision on bringing police back to Garfield High

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
State leaders sound off as Washington’s gas prices soar to highest in nation (Fey)

KNKX Public Radio
Pacific Northwest college programs at risk after Trump administration cuts

KUOW Public Radio
Trump’s push to repeal the Roadless Rule gets mixed reaction in the PNW
‘Vaccines are the best protection we have.’ West Coast states issue their own guidance ahead of feds

KXLY (ABC)
South Hill neighbors say $200K traffic calming project isn’t working
Why you’re paying some of the highest gas prices in the country in Washington
Spokane County deputies use PIT maneuver to end high-speed chase involving stolen car
“The community will decide”: $440 million ‘Together Spokane’ measure on the ballot in just a over a month

NW Public Radio
Understanding suicide and tools to help loved ones

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Cascadia Daily News
When it comes to voting, your signature matters
Relicensing of Skagit hydroelectric dams delayed
Environmentalists rally public comment around Ferndale fossil fuel facility
Indigenous, immigrant legacy at the heart of flotilla between NW island communities
Opinion: Skagit residents should demand early warning system for City Light dams

Cascade PBS
Little Saigon leaders share new plan to combat drugs, disorder

MyNorthwest
Washington 3rd best state for teachers, study shows
Seattle Children’s Hospital layoffs affect 5 WA locations
West Coast Health Alliance issues first joint winter vaccine guidance
More King County beaches closed due to contamination, now 8 total

The Stranger
Seattle Children’s Eliminates 5 Percent of Staff Positions

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday info
FOLLOWUP: Road closure begins for drainage project at east end of Sylvan Way

Wednesday, September 17

WA health inspectors on cusp of gaining access to Tacoma immigrant detention center
Washington’s Department of Health stands ready to inspect the state’s only immigrant detention center after a court ruling last month. State inspectors for years have been pushing for access to the heavily scrutinized, 1,575-bed private facility in Tacoma known as the Northwest ICE Processing Center. But the private operator of the site and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have blocked them. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Grace Deng)

Seattle council approves bill limiting ‘predatory’ home buying
In an effort to limit predatory homebuying practices, the Seattle City Council Tuesday passed a bill adding new requirements on anyone trying to convince homeowners to sell their homes that haven’t been listed for sale. The goal is to make it harder for buyers to take advantage of homeowners who may be in a desperate financial situation and who may accept a low-ball offer on their most valuable asset. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (David Ryder)

Amazon reaches goal of creating 10,000 affordable homes in Puget Sound region
In 2021, Amazon set course on an ambitious goal to create 10,000 affordable homes throughout the Puget Sound region. As of Friday, Sept. 12, Amazon announced it has reached its housing commitment vision. More than 10,000 affordable homes across the Puget Sound region represent more than $900 million in housing investments, benefitting an estimated 22,000 residents, according to Amazon, by providing stable housing close to jobs, schools, and transit. The e-commerce giant began this venture after it launched the Housing Equity Fund in 2021. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (Amazon)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Hotspot: Targeting purple loosestrife in the Chehalis Basin

Axios
Seattle summers now linger 5 days longer into fall
Grieving parents press Congress to act on AI chatbots
Seattle’s 12th and Jackson draws mixed views on safety and progress

Capital Press
Washington trails most states in cutting greenhouse gases

Columbian
‘Help people connect the dots to resources’: Clark County Housing Hotline strives to help those facing homelessness, domestic violence, more

Everett Herald
Lynnwood Crisis Care Center finds provider
Libraries offer a stack of free programs for kids and teens
Lynnwood council reviews cuts, layoffs amid budget deficit
Mukilteo approves code change to streamline school upgrades
Bothell principal steps away amid Charlie Kirk post controversy

Kitsap Sun
County pauses plans for selective logging in South Kitsap’s Banner Forest
Eligibility for COVID vaccines remains the same in WA, despite federal changes

New York Times
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Could Hamper Efforts to House the Homeless
Can Drug Users Be Forced Into Rehab? Trump Says Yes. So Do 34 States.

Northwest Asian Weekly
Supreme Court Justice Yu retiring
Fifteen-point plan seeks to revitalize Little Saigon
Report: ICE arrests of Asians tripled over past year
Barnes pledges data-driven, compassionate approach to Chinatown-International District’s crises

Puget Sound Business Journal
One Gen Z myth appears to be overblown
Hiring managers are worried about a looming AI-powered threat
Governor tells WA shipbuilders to make ‘far more competitive’ bids

Seattle Times
Seattle council approves bill limiting ‘predatory’ home buying

Washington Post
Former CDC chief says she was fired for ‘holding the line’ on science

WA State Standard
More states protect access to the COVID shot as feds restrict eligibility
Government shutdown looms Oct. 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan
WA health inspectors on cusp of gaining access to Tacoma immigrant detention center
Comment: Vote-at-home is the law in Washington — and it works

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Renton transgender woman attacked near transit center; 2 teens arrested
Paine Field expansion plan raises concerns over wetlands, salmon habitat
‘How you die does not redeem how you lived’ | Pastor’s sermon goes viral on comments of Charlie Kirk’s death

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Everett mayor calls out Kroger for ‘corporate neglect’
Lynden School District establishes Charlie Kirk Day to promote student debate
Amazon reaches goal of creating 10,000 affordable homes in Puget Sound region
Parents of teens who died by suicide after AI chatbot interactions testify to Congress
Trump’s call to end mail-in voting creates a dilemma for GOP candidates who benefit from it
Community leaders present proposals to improve safety in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood

KUOW Public Radio
She’s a trans Seattleite. She did not shoot Charlie Kirk. The internet disagrees.
School district investigating Bothell principal who posted about Charlie Kirk on social media

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Work will soon begin on Bellingham’s newest beach park
Limited funds will impact Whatcom County’s outreach to water rights holders

Cascade PBS
Lynnwood considers raising its minimum wage to above $20 an hour

InvestigateWest
Ukrainian immigrants becoming collateral damage in Trump administration’s immigration war
A rural Oregon town lost its maternity ward. As Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom, other hospitals may be next

MyNorthwest
Amazon raises worker pay to $23 an hour, invests $1B in wages and benefits

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Wednesday info

Tuesday, September 16

‘A game of inches’: Redistricting hits home in Indian Country
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Chairwoman Cecilia Flores in Texas can drive just an hour to meet with her local member of Congress, and vice versa. But that visit could soon take hours. The Texas Legislature redrew its congressional district boundaries to give Republicans an advantage in five districts in the 2026 midterm elections. Redistricting mid-decade is unusual and was initiated by President Donald Trump, who needs a Republican majority to keep his domestic and foreign agenda alive. Continue reading at ICT. (Amelia Schafer)

Republicans embrace speech limits
President Trump and MAGA spent years lampooning censorship, discrimination against conservatives, and progressive “cancel culture.” Now in power — and riding an outpouring of grief and fury over Charlie Kirk’s tragic killing — they’re enforcing speech codes to punish ideological opponents. Why it matters: Backed by the Trump administration, digital vigilantes are demanding arrests, firings and deportations for anti-Kirk posts and remarks. Continue reading at Sarah Grillo. (Axios)

The quest to make WA’s legal system more accessible for people with disabilities
When G. Helen Whitener arrived in this country at age 16 from Trinidad and Tobago, she did so in a wheelchair. The right side of Whitener’s body had become paralyzed. She learned it was from a hereditary degenerative back condition that has followed her for the rest of her life. But with treatment, Whitener, appointed to the Washington state Supreme Court in 2020, hid her disability for years. She felt she already dealt with enough being a Black immigrant woman who was a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Washington State Courts)

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Axios
Republicans embrace speech limits
Canadian crossings to Washington state plunge amid tensions

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County leaders ready health systems for budget shortfalls, Medicaid cuts
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce event to explore business effects of Trump budget

Capital Press
Cherry shipments drop to China, but industry shows resilience

Everett Herald
New Monroe City Hall opens to the public
Snohomish County Council recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month
Snohomish County’s 211 hotline is moving away from local control
Hazmat teams give all clear after investigation at Naval Station Everett
Behind inviting social media videos lurks danger at Vesper Peak, deputies say
PNW Forest Climate Alliance will host webinar on national forest management
Comment: Buzzed behind the wheel a growing threat in U.S.
Comment: Supreme Court’s blanket acceptance of racial profiling

Indian Country Today
‘A game of inches’: Redistricting hits home in Indian Country (Stearns)

International Examiner
Delays, uncertainty, and opportunity as plans for CID Sound Transit station continue to be in flux

Kitsap Sun
Strawberry Hill Bike Park opens on Bainbridge Island with crowds taking to the trails

News Tribune
Pierce County sheriff says jail is in ‘terrible’ condition. Take a look inside
WA named third-best state for teachers in U.S. in new WalletHub ranking
Washington’s gas prices are the highest in U.S. What’s the cost per gallon?
Pierce County apartment site sells for $13.7M. Will project have fewer units?

New York Times
Johnson Releases Spending Bill, Daring Democrats to Oppose It

Olympian
Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington state tax on advertising is illegal

Peninsula Daily News
Increase proposed for weed control
Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic reports increase in services

Puget Sound Business Journal
Forget mortgage rates. One big factor is worrying homebuyers.
Workers are struggling with job expectations. One factor is to blame.

Seattle Times
Why your health insurance may soon cost a lot more
White House plans broad crackdown on liberal groups
Homelessness in WA is growing, but at a slower rate. Why?
The newest face of long-term unemployment? The college educated

Spokesman Review
Whitworth slashes tuition in half – but students pay the same
‘It’s your history’: State Constitution visits Spokane in first time leaving Olympia
Pilot program aims to cut waste in Medicare with AI, but critics fear it could delay care
Spokane seems to have dodged measles outbreak as no new cases reported from Sacred Heart exposures
Opinion: Wolves the victims of state, federal leadership failures in the Colville National Forest

Washington Post
60 violations in 50 days: Inside ICE’s giant tent facility at Ft. Bliss
Parents of teen girl who died by suicide allege a chatbot contributed to her death
Republicans plan short-term funding extension, daring Democrats on shutdown

WA State Standard
WA state workers OK new contract with retroactive pay hikes
Reykdal seeks $10M to expand artificial intelligence in Washington schools
Trump deploys National Guard troops to Memphis for anti-crime task force
The quest to make WA’s legal system more accessible for people with disabilities
U.S. Education Department boosts funds for HBCUs, tribal colleges, charter schools

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle school’s national award revoked, federal program suddenly cut

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Sheriff says inmate died at Thurston County Jail, cites drug smuggling concerns
Pierce County invests $12M in affordable housing across Buckley, DuPont, Fife, and South Hill

KUOW Public Radio
Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal

KXLY (ABC)
High gas prices in Washington may be straining your wallet, but relief is coming
Spokane City Council extends zoning ordinance on downtown building height limits

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Cascadia Daily News
Lynden City Council denies school district’s request for impact fees
Round-the-clock work approved on Padden Creek fish passage project
Collaboration across borders needed to protect whales, WWU report says

Cascade PBS
WA reviews uses for its portion of $50B federal rural health funds

MyNorthwest
WA’s Wenatchee hybrid ferry begins sea trials after delay
Comcast sues Washington to block law imposing sales tax on advertising
Lynden School District establishes Charlie Kirk Day to promote student debate

The Stranger
Slog AM: Robert Redford Is Dead, Israel Invades Gaza, Trump and Friends Threaten Democracy

The Urbanist
Op-Ed: How to Confront Fred Meyer Closures and Guarantee Food Access

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Summer’s last Tuesday
REZONING: City Council goes public with what happens next regarding Neighborhood Center changes and other amendments

Monday, September 15

Months of deportation fears have shaken Northwest Latino cultural events ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month
Concerns about rising U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests have had a chilling effect on many Latino cultural events in the Pacific Northwest this year. Many landmark events have been canceled, including several that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15, and coincides with Independence Day for many Latin American countries. Some annual events will still take place, but the cancellation of many of these celebrations highlights the impact the Trump administration’s immigration policies are having on communities in Oregon and Washington. Continue reading at KUOW. (Isolde Raftery)

Ruling in Whatcom County case will impact detained immigrants nationwide
Immigrants in the United States “without admission” cannot be granted bond by a judge, a federal immigration board ruled in the case of a Whatcom County resident, currently detained. That means up to millions of people will have to wait in detention for potentially prolonged periods as they face deportation proceedings. The Board of Immigration Appeals published the decision, which applies nationwide, on Friday, Sept. 5. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Santiago Ochoa)

WA braces for coverage loss without ACA subsidies
Democrats in Washington state and Congress are urging Republicans to extend Biden-era health insurance subsidies, while warning of the consequences if those credits are allowed to expire at the end of the year. Why it matters: Without the subsidies, an estimated 80,000 Washingtonians are expected to no longer buy health insurance on the individual market, leading to higher premiums for other policyholders, state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer told reporters Friday. Continue reading at Axios. (Melissa Santos)