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Wednesday, February 15
Associated Press
Bill would make Sasquatch “official cryptid” of Washington
Judge rules cleanups of Seattle homeless camps can continue
Death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance (Jinkins, Orwall)
States pursuing plans to help workers save for retirement
Following Trump order, IRS shifts on health care mandate
Mexican immigrant ‘dreamer’ in Seattle sues US over arrest
State’s death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance
Lawmakers spar over Dodd-Frank impact
State bills seek to buffer potential repeal of health care law (Robinson)
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Leonard Pitt Jr: Mr. President: ‘Just who the hell do you think you are?’
Kelli Linville: Washington state can spend $1.9 million now, or $100 million later on these invaders
Dozens rally at Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest
Columbian
In Our View: Big First Step on I-5 Bridge (Wylie, Stonier, Cleveland)
The Daily News
Toledo school bond falls short
Opinion: Real economic development that meets real needs
Edmonds News
Edmonds City Council unanimously takes stand supporting state gun safe storage bill (Ortiz-Self, Peterson)
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Muhlstein: Whidbey Island woman continues battle for Equal Rights Amendment
Harrop: Here’s a carbon tax that even some in GOP like
Editorial: Use payroll tax to set up long-term care benefit (Jinkins)
Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way community remembers murdered teen in peace walk
Reeves introduces “Wounded Warriors” bill to expand access to shared leave for service members (Reeves)
Kirkland Reporter
Three meetings next week on Houghton/Everest Neighborhood Center, Sixth Street corridor study
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
A classroom as big as all outdoors (Ranker, Rolfes)
Oil spill fund shrinks as tanker traffic grows (Rolfes, Appleton, Carlyle)
Death penalty repeal bill not expected to advance
News Tribune (subscription required)
Dozens protest Tacoma detention of Seattle immigrant
Whose numbers are right? Lawmakers disagree about effects of GOP school-funding plan
Editorial: Marijuana merits warning label
Olympian (subscription required)
Bill would make Sasquatch “official cryptid” of Washington
Advocates target affordable housing shortage in Thurston County
Lawmakers debate: Should the state pay for lead testing in all of its K-12 schools?
Proposition 1 passing easily in Lacey
Obamacare is more popular than ever, so now Democrats get around to hitting GOP on it
DHS says ‘Dreamer’ arrested in Trump immigration raid was gang member
Should drivers be liable for accidentally hitting protesters blocking roads?
Editorial: Dentistry pilot worth small state investment
Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing sees opening with Trump over controversial Ex-Im Bank
King County reaches World Health Organization’s HIV goal 3 years ahead of schedule
Surprised? Washington’s economy greatly affected by immigrants
Redmond Reporter
King County Council adopts the Eastside Rail Corridor Trail Master Plan
Seattle Times (subscription required)
State GOP education plan could cost more than projected, budget writer says (Rolfes, Ranker)
Seattle’s teeny response to tiny houses for the homeless
Are King County’s dams safe? Officials plan to launch review
Help on the way for Washington students who lost financial aid for college-level exams
Sound Transit threatens legal action if Mercer Island sues over HOV-lane access
Seattle ‘Dreamer’ sues over his detention under Trump’s immigration actions
Judge rules Seattle homeless-camp sweeps to continue
Moderate Democrats in Olympia draw up cheaper, middle-ground plan to fund schools (Mullet)
Opinion: Farmers need seasonal workers — and an immigration solution
Seattle Weekly
The Maddening Allure of KIRO Radio
Meet the People, Mr. Reichert
Upthegrove Calls for Free Drunk Buses On Boozy Holidays
Are Uber and Lyft Plotting an End Run On Seattle Regs?
Spokesman Review
Spokane seeks help from the Washington Legislature to fight foreclosed ‘zombie properties’ (Orwall)
Torture suit against Spokane psychologists Mitchell and Jessen could face more delays
Shawn Vestal: McMorris Rodgers and GOP ‘snowflakes’ shouldn’t confuse dissent with violence
Editorial: Put sexual assault orders on equal footing
Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: Education funding must be equitable
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Opinion: COMMENTARY: Japanese internment anniversary more important now than ever before
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: [U.S.]Senate Democrats gave away power to block nominations
Wenatchee World (subscription required)
NCW Health | Lobbying for Obamacare
Yakima Herald Republic
Opinion: Senate McCleary funding bill includes major reforms; House McCleary bill falls short
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Nurture in Nature Preschool takes kids outside the classroom (Ranker)
KNKX FM
False Report Of ICE Raid Rattles Spokane
Millennium Coal Terminal Backers Appeal State’s Denial Of Aquatic Lands Lease
Death Penalty Repeal Will Get Hearing, No Vote In Washington Legislature (Jinkins)
KUOW FM
‘It’s like City Council meets Jerry Springer’ in a divided Black Diamond
These Top Schools Are Offering Big Savings On Master’s Degrees, But There’s A Catch
When Dating In The Era Of Divisive Politics, Both Sides Stick To Themselves
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO Radio)
Judge denies ACLU request, homeless lawsuit continues
Immigrant authorized under Obama detained in Tacoma
Seattle’s new ‘Navigation Team’ tackles homeless camps under I-5
NW Public Radio
As Northwest Snow Recedes, Snow Removal Costs Tally Up
Death Penalty Repeal Will Get Hearing, No Vote In Washington Legislature (Jinkins)
Seattle Immigrant “Dreamer” Detained in Immigration Lock-up
Web
Crosscut
Judge denies ACLU’s request to stop encampment sweeps
GOP’s school funding numbers may not add up
Can Washington afford to fix its broken foster care system?
Publicola
Will Paid Family Leave Become a Reality in Seattle?
Reflector
Legislators host forum to discuss road fixes (Cleveland)
Schmudget
Policymakers have opportunities to advance family well-being this session
Seattle P.I.
Seattle ‘Dreamer’ protected by Obama jailed, faces deportation
Mercer Island to sue Sound Transit, WSDOT over light rail plans
Slog
What we know about the arrest of a Seattle “Dreamer”
Proposal to repeal death penalty unlikely to get vote in state legislature (Jinkins)
Judge declines ACLU request to halt city and state seizures of homeless people’s belongings
Anti-trans activists will soon start gathering signatures for their new ballot initiative
Tuesday, February 14
Associated Press
Protesters gather outside office of Rep. McMorris Rodgers
Seattle to offer employees 12 weeks paid parental leave
Documents show safety issues led to major fine for Boeing
March for worker, immigration rights draws hundreds in Skagit County
Spokane economy on an upswing after Great Recession
Judge says Trump travel ban case can proceed in lower court
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Vancouver oil terminal seeks support from Tri-Cities
Columbian
In Our View: Let’s Pay to Boost Tourism (Takko)
The Daily News
Editorial: Restructure the child-welfare system (Kagi)
Editorial: New health plan for schools would benefit all (Hobbs)
Everett Herald (subscription required)
How Obama officials told the White House about Michael Flynn
In the Trump White House, tumult is becoming the norm
Editorial: Fighting for truth, justice and public records
Commentary: County’s law enforcement, community groups need to talk
Kent Reporter
Legislation creates new no-contact order to protect human trafficking victims (Orwall)
Legislative proposal overhauls initiative review process to assure constitutionality (Pedersen)
Kirkland Reporter
Sweet announces intent to run for re-election to the Kirkland City Council
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Letter: Senators coming to discuss education funding (Rolfes)
Olympian (subscription required)
National Security Advisor Flynn resigns amid concerns over his Russia ties
Democrats look to protect information about Washingtonians’ nationality, religion (Palumbo, Jinkins, Farrell, Ortiz-Self)
Port of Olympia’s handling of fracking sand continues to be a hot topic at commission meetings
Trump is urged to reject health law’s ‘Cadillac Tax’ and retain employee tax break
Jewish fears of Trump White house mount on eve of Netanyahu visit
Senate confirms Goldman Sachs executive Mnuchin as Trump’s treasury secretary
For Trump’s VA secretary, confirmation was easy. Now comes the hard part.
Opinion: Taking care of refugees is a moral duty
Puget Sound Business Journal
Report: FAA found falsified records, shoddy production practices at Boeing
Amazon and other tech giants struggle with diversity despite throwing more than $1B at problem
Redmond Reporter
Prosecutor, Redmond resident to challenge for 45th District senate seat
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Threat of visa restrictions raises concerns about Seattle hosting ‘Dota 2’ video-gaming competition
Seattle will offer employees 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Will Seattle have to change its homeless sweeps? Ruling is coming soon
Judge rejects tribes’ bid to halt Dakota Access Pipeline; feds plan to shut down protest camp
Seattle mayor to deliver State of the City address at mosque
Mercer Island council votes to sue Sound Transit over access to HOV lanes this summer
Opinion: Puzder is dangerous pick for labor
Editorial: Restructure the child-welfare system (Kagi)
Editorial: New health plan for schools would benefit all
Seattle Weekly
Fire Devours Three Tents At the Field; Fast-Thinking Campers Contain Blaze
Skagit Valley Herald
Wounded Mount Vernon officer coming home
Spokesman Review
Demonstrators target Trump and defend health care law outside McMorris Rodgers’ office
Councilman Mike Fagan targets ‘impostor’ service animals with public forums
Vancouver Business Journal
Legislation may ease water rights uncertainty
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Make your voice heard on dual-language program changes
Washington Post
Trump travel ban ruling raises the stakes in the Supreme Court battle
Wenatchee World (subscription required)
Hospitals get help in disaster preparedness
Under Trump, NCW jails may see more ICE interaction
Yakima Herald Republic
Other Views: Ms. DeVos, do your homework
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Remembering Minidoka Japanese internment camp 75 years later
Trump travel ban case to proceed in lower court, judge rules
Mercer Island votes to sue Sound Transit, WSDOT over I-90 HOV lanes
Bill Gates: New nationalism could put global health in danger
Kent teachers file claim for unpaid wages against district
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Vancouver oil terminal seeks support from Tri-Cities
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
New FEMA maps show hundreds of Pierce Co. residents may now need flood insurance
Lawsuit claims workers destroyed possessions of homeless during encampment sweeps
KNKX FM
As Northwest Snow Recedes, Snow Removal Costs Tally Up
Preservation Advocates Want Landmark Status For KeyArena
Using H-1B Visas To Help Outsource IT Work Draws Criticism, Scrutiny
KUOW FM
90 Percent Of Fish We Use For Fishmeal Could Be Used To Feed Humans Instead
Some Canadian travelers cast wary eye at Trump’s America, according to survey
Washington State Senator Concerned For ‘Dreamers’ Future Under Trump
Racial literacy gap hurts all Americans, black teacher says
Bring your cowbell or ‘broom’: Everett is hosting the national curling championship
75 Percent Of Immigration Raid Arrests Were For Criminal Convictions, DHS Says
Gary Locke to Donald Trump: ‘There are no winners in a trade war’
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO Radio)
Washington’s travel ban lawsuit is back in court
Head of Washington ferries says cross-training could be important step forward
NW Public Radio
False Report of ICE Raid Rattles Spokane
State Senator Concerned For ‘Dreamers’ Future Under Trump
Q13 TV (FOX)
Federal judge in Seattle expedites case against President Trump’s travel ban
Web
Crosscut
Who gets the water – landowners or fish?
Publicola
A Call to Action in Trump’s America, from Idriss Mosque in North Seattle
Seattle P.I.
Seattle area home to at least 150k undocumented immigrants
New FEMA maps show hundreds of Pierce Co. residents may need flood insurance
Monday, February 13
Associated Press
Immigrants wait in fear after raids; Trump takes credit
Washington’s top lawyer uses strategic streak to fight Trump
Bill to improve tribal dental care clears Legislature (McCoy)
Coal-export terminal backer appeals denial of state sublease
Current flu season deadliest since 2010, officials say
Trump attacks on judiciary raise safety concerns for judges
Judge to hear arguments on Dakota Access pipeline work
Desperate immigrants risk perilous winter trek to Canada
With new school opening, medical education surges in Spokane
Aberdeen Daily World
No more space on wait list for public housing
As bee populations dwindle, robot bees may pick up some of their pollination slack
Bainbridge Island Review
Washington’s basic driver’s license fails federal REAL ID requirements (Clibborn, Saldaña, Van de Wege)
Sexual assault cold cases earn legislators’ attention (Orwall)
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Hundreds of Planned Parenthood supporters rally outside Bellingham clinic, donate
Columbian
In Our View: Open Records Open Curtain (McBride)
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers (I-5 bridge)
The Daily News
Capitol Dispatch: Sen. Dean Takko pushes key bills for 19th District (Takko)
‘Darkness’ for undocumented immigrants
Editorial: Finding opioid epidemic solutions
Millennium appeals state’s denial of coal dock sublease
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Snohomish County schools respond to Trump’s travel ban
Editorial: Reopening state tourism office would boost economy
Letter: Bill will help families, seniors save for long-term care
Commentary: Trump’s travel ban is wrong way to fight terrorism
Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way City Council changes direction on Transportation Benefit District implementation
Journal of the San Juan Islands
State and local governments address public record requests
Ranker to talk on hope and action (Ranker)
Kitsap Daily News
Opinion: Majority Coalition has a plan to fund education | Sen. Jan Angel
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
State’s top lawyer uses strategic streak to fight Trump
Pioneering recreational pot grow shut down by state
News Tribune (subscription required)
Property taxes up more than 5.6 percent this year in Pierce County
County set to adopt new flood maps after 30 years
New parks chief talks about the future, equity in parks and dreams on the East Side
Opinion: Protest walk warmed you up to run … for office (Jinkins)
Opinion: Ignorance limits terrorism to Islam, hard names, dark skin
Opinion: A desperate ‘Dear John’ letter for the Trump era
Editorial: Scouts new honor: Be welcoming to transgender boys
Olympian (subscription required)
$500K later, McCleary task force still doesn’t have plan to fix state’s education
Plan would bring back cigar lounges, but with a twist: They could only hire smokers
Long sought bill to help dental care on tribal land is first to pass Legislature (McCoy)
Schools look to shed liability for off-campus crimes
Trump’s tough stand on immigrant detention will cost taxpayers big
Kids, don’t eat these munchies: New labels required on marijuana edibles starting Tuesday
Opinion: We’ll have a new president in 2018
Peninsula Daily News
Eye on Olympia: Elwha River bridge funds in transportation budget proposal (Chapman, Clibborn, Tharinger, Van De Wege)
State House, Senate bills aim at fulfilling REAL ID requirements (Clibborn, Saldaña, Van De Wege)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Internal White House report outlines the ‘where’ and ‘how much’ of a Mexico border wall
Statistics show decline in interest in traveling to the U.S. since Trump inauguration
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Inslee, Democratic lawmakers look to protect data for immigrants, refugees in Trump era (Palumbo, Jinkins, Farrell, Ortiz-Self)
Seattle Housing Authority to hold lottery for housing-voucher waitlist
$500K later, McCleary task force still doesn’t have plan to fix state’s education
Records here dispute Treasury nominee’s denial of mortgage-crisis ‘robo-signing’
Bertha passes below Battery Street Tunnel, enters homestretch
After block of Trump travel ban, Washington Solicitor General Noah Purcell adjusts to spotlight
‘How many more deaths will it take?’ Distracted-driving bill rolling ahead in Olympia (Farrell)
Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County at center of restoration effort for marine snail
Spokesman Review
Proposed legislation would split Washington in half and create a new state called Liberty
Refugees share their stories at packed Spokane rally
New analysis shows GOP school-funding plan would lower taxes in Spokane, raise them in Seattle
Poorer Spokane students more likely to be suspended than their wealthier peers
Spokane-area economy is creating higher-wage jobs
Inslee, Ferguson in spotlight as Washington fights Trump travel ban
McMorris Rodgers calls on Reichert to talk safety with lawmakers amid protests
The week ahead and the week that was in the Washington Legislature, noon Monday on Facebook Live
Former staff and inmates raise concern about medical care provided by private contractor at Spokane County Jail
Editorial: Travel controversy a proud moment for Washington
Editorial: GOP should warm to carbon dividend
Vancouver Business Journal
BNSF beefs up safety measures ahead of EFSEC ruling
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Letters to legislators requested regarding ferry service, budget (Hobbs)
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Washington’s presidential primary needs overhaul
State Senate confirmation not needed for college presidents
Washington Post
The next GOP assault on voting rights
Trump undertakes most ambitious regulatory rollback since Reagan
Wenatchee World (subscription required)
Omak School District earns AdvancED accreditation
Art of Community | Young Life builds community one teen at a time
Pro-life rally aims to defund, shut down Planned Parenthood
Yakima Herald Republic
Program offers help to released prisoners and saves taxpayers money
Editorial: State capital punishment law worth another look
Commentary: Travel ban exploits fear of unknown; knowledge can erase that fear
Broadcast
KATU
Washington State lawmakers revive plans to replace Interstate Bridge (Cleveland)
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Feds seeking input on North Cascades grizzly bear plan
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Hundreds march in peaceful protest for farm worker, immigrant rights
KNKX FM
Unpacking Government: What Rights Do Noncitizens Have?
‘NOT FOR KIDS’ Label Comes To Marijuana-Infused Edible Products
Tacoma’s First African-American Mayor On The Heartbreak of Racism
KUOW FM
Depression Strikes Today’s Teen Girls Especially Hard
A Political History Of Washington V. Trump
Grizzly Bears In The North Cascades: The Debate Is Back
NW Public Radio
A Political History Of Washington V. Trump
‘NOT FOR KIDS’ Label Comes To Marijuana-Infused Edible Products
Web
Crosscut
In Olympia, young people rally to reinvent foster care (Kagi)
Washington could double down on clean energy
Opinion: Under Trump, Seattle and its businesses come together
My Edmonds News
Safe firearms storage, lost and stolen guns to be addressed during Tuesday Edmonds City Council meeting (Ortiz-Self, Peterson)
Publicola
For Seattle Area Warriors of #NoBan, the Work Is Nonstop
Friday, February 10
Associated Press
A look at what comes next in Trump travel ban case
Fight on travel ban on hold; appeals court sides with states
Trial pushed back for man in federal official threats case
Avalanche danger closes major mountain passes in Washington
Justices: Makers have duty to warn hospitals about devices
Coal-export terminal backers pull local permits
Whatcom County residents look to recall senator on Trump team
Bills seek to buffer potential repeal of health care law (Robinson)
The Latest: Trump calls ruling a ‘political decision’
Heavy rains cause flooding, landslides
Bainbridge Island Review
Washington wins again in legal fight against President Trump’s travel ban
Senator Murray responds to Ninth Circuit Court decision on travel ban
Seattle sewage spill causes shellfish harvesting ban along eastern shore of Bainbridge Island
Opinion: Civic education is now the topic in Olympia | The Petri Dish
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Millions of gallons of raw sewage flows into Puget Sound after equipment failure
Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
Local leaders comment on appellate court immigration-ban ruling
Columbian
Little support voiced for hunting, fishing license fee increase (Blake)
Lawmakers introduce bill on Interstate 5 Bridge replacement (Cleveland, Wylie, Stonier)
Covington-Maple Valley Reporter
Opinion: We’re expecting too much from our public schools
Opinion: Bipartisan plan to change cap on taxes
The Daily News
Sheriff’s office, emergency management add drones to the force
Opinion: Friday free form re Seattle ceases doing business with Wells Fargo
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Editorial: Civics bills would result in better-informed voters
Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter
Letter: Urge Reichert to change stance on immigration ban | Letter
Journal of the San Juan Islands
Sen. Ranker introduces bills on prescription drug costs (Ranker)
Kirkland Reporter
Local leaders comment on appellate court immigrations-ban ruling
Issaquah shelter gives refuge to women, children escaping domestic violence
Kirkland moving forward with new fire station in Juanita
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
‘Massive’ sewage spill closes Bainbridge, North Kitsap beaches
Long ban lifted on Hood Canal squid fishing
News Tribune (subscription required)
‘UPS 3’ case prompts lawmaker to seek clearer disciplinary rules at private schools (Jinkins)
Pierce College student from Yemen faces uncertain future
If Trump were smart, he’d skip a Supreme Court appeal right now
Opinion: Barstool eruptions make lousy immigration policy
New York Times
Case Over Executive Order Seems Headed to Supreme Court
A New and Rising Price Tag for Trump’s Wall: $21.6 Billion
The Lesson of Nordstrom: Do Business With the Trumps or Else
Olympian (subscription required)
Trump’s plan to lock up more immigrants could profit privately run detention centers
Extra pay for teachers varies widely – and is key to answering McCleary ruling
Trump tweets ‘SEE YOU IN COURT’ after appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban
Plan would allow cigar lounges, but workers would have to be smokers – and take a test to prove it
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
U.S. officials say Michael Flynn discussed sanctions with Russia before inauguration
Lawyer and Army veteran Melissa Hartley named to Thurston School Board
Researchers: Warm Pacific water led to vast seabird die-off
Fight on travel ban on hold; appeals court sides with states
A look at what comes next in Trump travel ban case
Opinion: Arts prompt us toward action in times of conflict
Editorial: Olympia city banking switch needs closer look
Oregonian
Washington lawmakers want to resurrect I-5 bridge (Cleveland)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Inslee’s budget offers space manufacturers and other tech firms millions in tax credits
Opinion: Public indifference about trade puts Washington’s economy at risk
Trump loses to Washington state in immigration restriction appeal
Led by Microsoft’s Brad Smith, program gives out $6M in STEM grants in Washington
EXCLUSIVE: Washington Federal sues the U.S. government over Federal Reserve dividends
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray expands program to hire minorities for construction projects
Renton Reporter
Political leaders react to court decision to uphold suspension of Trump’s travel ban
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle property taxes would rise under GOP school-funding plan, state McCleary analysis shows
Washington ‘two for two’ against Trump ban: State politicians react
New bills in Olympia aim to prepare Washington for wildfire season (Lytton)
‘Boys in the Boat’ movie should be made here, Washington lawmakers say (Riccelli, Lytton)
New York Times: A closer look at the appeals-court panel’s travel-ban ruling
Seattle Uber driver reunited with Somali family caught in Trump’s travel ban
Farrell: Electronics-DUI Act will save lives
Editorial: Compromise on language in deadly-force law to make it less restrictive
Seattle Weekly
State House Bill Would Stop the Bleeding In King County Budget (Frame)
Local Leaders Begin to Bend on New Youth Jail
Skagit Valley Herald
Unexpected pollution forces closure of Samish Bay shellfish harvesting
Rep. Rick Larsen to talk Affordable Care Act in Anacortes
Letter: Send Legislature a message with levy vote
Snoqualmie Valley Record
Annual homeless count expands search area to include Snoqualmie Valley for first time this year
Spokesman Review
Washington will fight Sessions, Trump over legal pot, Inslee says
Betsy DeVos invited to Spokane by ESD superintendent
Another semi full of apples crashes into the Columbia River
Researchers: Warm Pacific water led to vast seabird die-off
Shawn Vestal: When cops seize property, due process is lacking
State of Reform
Bipartisan bills could expand telemedicine’s reach in Washington (Cleveland, Frockt, Keiser)
USA Today
Trump rips ‘disgraceful’ court decision in immigration ban
We need to trust refugees: USS Cole commander
I risked my life for the U.S. in Iraq. But when I came here, Trump tried to send me back.
Federal appeals court rules 3 to 0 against Trump on travel ban
The initial estimate is here: Trump’s wall will cost more than a year of the space program
Vancouver Business Journal
State looks to restore tourism promotion program (Takko)
Washington Post
Court deals blow to Trump, maintains freeze on travel ban
The 9th Circuit deals a blow to the imperial — and incompetent — president
The travel moratorium: A hopeless disaster
Since 9/11, Muslim society in the U.S. has been transformed. Trump could change it back.
Wenatchee World (subscription required)
Local immigration lawyer to speak at WVC
Second semi slides into Columbia River
West Seattle Herald
King County among the first in the nation to achieve a global milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump’s travel ban
Lawmakers consider bill to help sick Hanford workers
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Syrian refugee family reunites as travel ban ruling announced
KNKX FM
Inslee To Trump: ‘We Beat You’
Attempt To Make Washington Next ‘Right To Work’ State Met With Hefty Opposition
Oregon Lawmakers Consider Proposal To Expand Teaching Of Native American Studies
Major Mountain Passes In Washington State Closed Until Lower Avalanche Risk
Inslee Vows ‘Resistance Everywhere’ Approach To Trump Administration
Federal Appeals Court Refuses To Reinstate Trump Travel Ban
Group Wants Lawmakers To Allow Local Bans On Genetically Engineered Crops
Seattle Moves Forward On Special Homeless Shelter
What Worked For Obamacare And What Didn’t? Lessons From 5 States
KUOW FM
Faith Leaders Join Washington Lawmakers To Condemn ‘Religious Registry’ (Stanford, Palumbo)
Cape Disappointment to Deception Pass: What’s up with the depressing names?
As Trump’s travel ban lost again in court, a local Syrian family reunited at Sea-Tac
Defining the legal scope of presidential power
Other Countries Aim To Fill Aid Shortfall Caused By U.S. Abortion Rule
First snow. Then the travel ban. Will these Iraqi sisters ever reach Seattle?
Obamacare Brought Jobs To Indian Country That Could Vanish With Repeal
NW Public Radio
Airline Chiefs Focus On Air Traffic Control In White House Meeting With Trump
Inslee To Trump: ‘We Beat You’
Inslee Vows ‘Resistance Everywhere’ Approach To Trump Administration
Faith Leaders Join Washington Lawmakers To Condemn ‘Religious Registry’ (Palumbo)
Q13 TV (FOX)
In Trump’s first major test, travel ban ruling reveals limits of executive power
Appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump’s travel ban
Local refugee resettlement agency reacts to court decision on Trump travel ban
Web
Crosscut
State’s attorneys: Win protects law, individuals
Trump’s attack on environmental regs could cause havoc
Opinion: Want to fix infrastructure? Start with National Parks
Easterner
Axe the Tampon Tax Before it Bleeds Women Dry (Wylie)
My Northwest
Seattle commuting trends show city is slowly gearing down on cars
Bertha beats Battery Street, now faces monorail
Report: Threats against judges in Trump travel ban case
Seattle P.I.
Attorney General Ferguson: ‘The future of the Constitution is at stake’
Trump reacts to travel ban ruling: ‘SEE YOU IN COURT’
Slog
State GOP wants Seattle to pay for good schools in areas that voted for Trump and Betsy DeVos
Appeals court refuses to reintate Trump’s travel ban, upholding Seattle judge’s ruling
Thursday, February 9
Associated Press
Lawmakers push for statewide tourism program (Takko)
Benton staying at EPA as senior White House adviser
Dam opponents send letter to Trump seeking dam removal
Bills aim to beef up oil transportation safety (Farrell)
Dakota Access Pipeline work resumes under reservoir
Aberdeen Daily World
Online permitting coming to city of Aberdeen
Oped: Warren persisted, and all women should do the same
Letter: Just Say No, Mr. Shay
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Op-ed: Bellingham a sanctuary for family-loving, tax-paying, law-abiding friends, neighbors
Columbian
In Our View: Good Start on Bridge Talk (Cleveland)
The Daily News
Lawmakers push for statewide tourism program (Takko)
Local and regional educators react to DeVos’s confirmation
Port of Longview approves new airport agreement, with conditions
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Lawmakers are pushing bills to expand civics education (Santos)
Editorial: U.S. Senate should join House in protecting email privacy
Kirkland Reporter
City hoping for ‘iconic’ bridge as part of major Totem Lake investments
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Lawmakers push for statewide tourism program (Takko)
New ferry director young and passionate
Tacoma man accused of trying to trade pot for food
News Tribune (subscription required)
Yemeni student in Tacoma holds no hard feelings after travel ban
Editorial: Trump job or Senate seat? He can’t have it both ways (Carlyle)
New York Times
Gorsuch Calls Trump Critique of Federal Court ‘Demoralizing’
Crowdfunding Helps Rescue Refugees Upended by Travel Ban
Olympian (subscription required)
North Thurston School Board names Owada replacement
New approach to young offenders means fewer held in Thurston county detention center
In this depressed country town, pharmacies thrive selling painkillers
Trump crediting many of his policies to a surprising source – Obama
Tribe files legal challenge to stall Dakota Access pipeline
Senate confirms Alabama Sen. Jeff Session as attorney general
Editorial: Wyman learns an expensive campaign lesson
Editorial: Warren in the right
Puget Sound Business Journal
Ed Murray announces location of 24-hour homeless shelter in Seattle
Seattle Times (subscription required)
As jobs grow in downtown Seattle, workers are turning more to transit
Seattle’s poor are finding work through city program, so let’s grow it, says mayor
Bills in Olympia aim to remove lead from school water supplies (Farrell, Kuderer)
All east-west mountain passes in Washington closed for slides, ice
Why Seattle area’s light-rail system halted Jan. 20 for five hours
Editorial: Update Public Records Act, but don’t make it harder, more costly (McBride)
Dan Evans and Slade Gorton: Education reform, pro: Per-pupil funding is most equitable approach
Principal Whitney Meissner: Education reform, con: Address policy first, then school funding
Spokesman Review
As Washington’s homeless problem grows, senator and advocates debate solutions
AG Jeff Sessions could send Washington’s marijuana industry up in smoke
Surprise ice storm covers Spokane, Coeur d’Alene
USA Today
Bannon, Flynn and Sessions: How Trump’s top advisers view Muslims, in their own words
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Letters to legislators requested regarding ferry service, budget
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
States, not federal government, oversee education
Washington Post
Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch says Trump’s attacks on judiciary are ‘demoralizing’
What are Republicans going to do about Obamacare? ‘No idea.’
Wenatchee World (subscription required)
A reluctant immigrant crosses the border for family, finds love
PUD ends 2016 with budget boost from Alcoa
Yakima Herald Republic
Sheriff says staffing level best in years
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
WA bill would warn crime victims if attacker tries to buy gun (Hansen)
Seattle Symphony hastily arranges concert of solidarity
Former Hanford doctor ‘under duress’ to disregard worker safety
Chief Justice hopes ‘miracle’ will inspire legislators
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
City announces location of first homeless navigation center
New homeless center coming to Seattle neighborhood
Trump immigration orders could deprive local high-tech companies of…
Trump’s travel ban explained: Decision expected soon on Seattle judge’s ruling
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
‘Major emergency’ dumps millions of gallons of raw sewage into Puget Sound
Seattle to open 24-hour homeless shelter for men, woman and their pets
KNKX FM
Victims Plead For Investigation, Notification Of Attempted Gun Purchases (Hansen)
Proposals In Salem Aim To Close Wage Gap Between Men And Women
KUOW FM
Obamacare Brought Jobs To Indian Country That Could Vanish With Repeal
Black, Latino Two-Parent Families Have Half The Wealth Of White Single Parents
People of color will suffer the most with the end of health care
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO Radio)
Two signs Seattle homeless plan is taking next steps
State Senator Phil Fortunato wants to give school districts more say
Seattle’s Camp Second Chance gets a second chance
NW Public Radio
Alaska Air Stock Hits Record High After Earnings Report, Merger With Virgin America
Victims Plead For Investigation, Notification Of Attempted Gun Purchases (Hansen)
Washington, Oregon Legislation Sidelines Cities To Help Uber, Lyft Expand Statewide
Q13 TV (FOX)
Noah Purcell: Seattle lawyer taking on Trump described as someone who ‘leaves no stone unturned’
Web
Crosscut
The story of a police shooting: Are there answers?
Can cities lead the #resistance?
Publicola
Will the Upzone Upend the University District?
Seattle P.I.
Episcopal diocese joins federal lawsuit against Trump travel ban
Seattle’s innovative homeless shelter has a home, still no opening date