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Friday, March 14

Washington joins 20 states to protect students from Trump’s education cuts
Washington state has joined a coalition of 20 other states in a lawsuit aimed at halting the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown stated that the administration’s actions are illegal and threaten to dismantle a critical federal agency responsible for ensuring that millions of students receive quality education and essential resources. Continue reading at KOMO. (AP)

With another cutoff having passed, here are some bills that WA lawmakers are still mulling
Another major deadline of the 2025 legislative session is now in the rear-view mirror. Wednesday marked the cutoff date for Washington state lawmakers to clear bills out of their respective houses of origin. Subjects ranged from passenger-only ferries to rent stabilization to cacti. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Simone Carter)

WA Parents’ Bill of Rights advances out of House after heated debate
House Democrats advanced a bill in the early hours of Thursday that will undo several provisions of a popular Republican-backed parents’ rights initiative passed by the Legislature last year. The House vote comes after months of intense debate that centers on the balance between the rights of students to privacy, the rights of parents to know what students disclose to school officials and how existing legal frameworks deal with those issues. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren)

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Associated Press
Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval (Pederson)

Aberdeen Daily World
WA eyes disaster declaration to reopen Hoh Rainforest
Op Ed: How I’m setting WA forests on a better management path

Axios
Hoh Rain Forest could reopen in May with new road repair plan

Bellingham Herald
‘Vitriol and blame.’ Laid-off federal workers face polarized landscape and uncertainty

Everett Herald
Everett Transit set to sell nine electric buses
Crime rings target Arlington: Fake gold, panhandling schemes on the rise
Letter: Mandatory reporting of child abuse by clergy is just

The Inlander
Much like computers and the internet, artificial intelligence is here to stay. Educators hope to use the technology as a tool for student learning

Kent Reporter
33rd District Community Town Hall set for Saturday, March 15 (Orwall, Gregerson, Obras)

Kitsap Sun
First WA carbon auction of 2025 sees prices, revenue continue to increase
Island Lake housing development gains approval, despite concern over water levels
Japanese American Exclusion Memorial closing in on $4.5 million visitor center addition

News Tribune
Amid federal education cuts, what’s at stake for Washington’s public schools?
With another cutoff having passed, here are some bills that WA lawmakers are still mulling (Mena, Macri, Pedersen, Entenman, Nance)
Pierce County to spend $17M raised from new sales tax on affordable housing. Here’s where
New study ranks all 50 states by federal dependency levels. Here’s where Washington ranked
King County executive wants Sound Transit CEO job. What could that mean for Pierce County?

New York Times
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
This Stock Market Index Is Flashing a Clear Warning About the Economy

Northwest Asian Weekly
Most AAPI adults don’t support cutting agencies and want a focus on costs: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll

Peninsula Daily News
State funds to repair Hoh Road (Bernbaum)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle’s research institutions face ‘unprecedented threat’
Study reveals top barriers for women’s success in the workplace
Rising insurance costs squeeze Washington’s foster care providers

Seattle Times
Trump administration takes aim at bike lanes, other WA projects
Push to legalize neighborhood cafes in WA cities runs aground again (Walen)
WA Parents’ Bill of Rights advances out of House after heated debate (Macri, Stonier, Ortiz-Self, Pedersen, Jinkins)

Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon attempting to foster more dialogue with the community

Spokesman Review
On five-year anniversary of COVID shutdowns, schools and hospitals reflect on ever-present effects
Legislative cutoff marks end for these bills that could have become Washington law, at least for now (Dhingra)
Washington federal workers defy Musk-directed ‘What did you do last week’ probe in their own mass emails
Sen. Murray, former NOAA administrator warn about danger of mass National Weather Service layoffs for farmers, fire season
A Hanford contractor, and not its owner, was sentenced for COVID relief fraud. How an unusual legal strategy helped him skirt charges
State Superintendent weighs in on Mead School Board letter to feds: ‘Follow state law, follow state law and then if you’re not sure, follow state law’

Tri-City Herald
Federal cuts freeze United Way food, housing funding for Tri-Cities families
What is the REAL ID deadline in Washington? Here are state requirements, current options

Washington Post
White House expects ‘mass reduction’ of federal workforce as deadline looms
Schumer to vote for GOP bill to avert shutdown; some Democrats bristle at his decision

WA State Standard
Washington to pay for road repairs so Hoh Rain Forest can reopen (Bernbaum)
The bills that are dead and still alive in the Washington Legislature
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in birthright citizenship case

Yakima Herald-Republic
Tom Brandt selected to be new Union Gap school superintendent

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Tesla set on fire in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood
Here are the bills that died, survived legislative cut-off deadline (Dhingra, Stonier)
Neighbors rally around Sedro-Woolley woman after Pride flag vandalism
Washington state imposes 20-minutes lunchtime for elementary students
Washington taxpayers shell out $60 million for jail claims, lawsuits as oversight bills fail

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Thurston County declares loneliness crisis
Doctor shortage across WA causing appointment delays
American Airlines Boeing 737 catches fire at Denver airport
School budgets under pressure amid federal funding concerns
No more waiting – Schools must notify parents immediately under reworked House bill

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Washington joins 20 states to protect students from Trump’s education cuts

KUOW Public Radio
Washington state industries and consumers brace for tariff impacts
Rent cap, parents rights survive key cutoff deadline in WA Legislature (Pedersen, Jinkins, Entenman, Lovick)
Safety measures for kids on social media may become law in Washington state
Washington state joins lawsuit against Trump’s mass Department of Education cuts
Unkept trails, cancelled programs. Washington state feels the impact of federal forest cuts

KXLY (ABC)
Central Valley School District considers stricter cell phone policy
Washington legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber (Pedersen)

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Cascadia Daily News
Federal cuts and research funding changes are ‘demoralizing’ to WWU faculty, students
Opinion: The outdoor industry’s biggest worries with Trump administration actions

MyNorthwest
Green vs. green: Will Washington sacrifice climate funds to fix budget? (Fitzgibbon, Pedersen)
Schools must notify parents immediately under reworked House Bill 1296
US, Canada, EU tariff war impacts red swing states and Washington alcohol
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
WA among 21 states suing Trump Administration over ‘illegal’ Education Department firings
‘This is going to end in court:’ Washington Superintendent addresses Trump’s education cuts

The Stranger
No Cuts, No Furloughs—Tax the Rich!

The Urbanist
Washington House Approves Bill Capping Annual Rent Hikes at 7% (Alvarado, Chapman, Fitzgibbon, Peterson, Macri, Santos, Pederson)
State House Approves Bill Mapping Out Amtrak Cascades Upgrades (Reed)

Thursday, March 13

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage Wednesday on StudentAid.gov, the federal website for student loans and financial aid, underscored the risks in rapidly gutting the Department of Education, as President Donald Trump aims to dismantle the agency. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Mark Schiefelbein)

Washington legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from. A flurry of bills advanced from the senate to the house and vice versa. Proposals ranged from increasing farmer access to climate commitment act fuel exemptions, to creating more rules for online companies and platforms that serve kids and teens, to more funding for special education. Continue reading at KXLY. (KXLY)

Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval
State senators delivered a resounding message Wednesday that a looming budget shortfall cannot deter them from upping special education funding for Washington public schools. On a 48-0 vote, the Senate approved a bill to provide another $2 billion in the next four years for special education services in the state’s 295 public school districts. Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, and Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, are the sponsors of Senate Bill 5263 which identifies special education as a component of basic education that the state has a duty to fund. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (LSS)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Sea Level Rise Study presented to Commissioners

Axios
Where Seattle ranks in the growing field of AI jobs
How Washington’s proposed pay-per-mile tax would work (Fey, Liias)

Bellingham Herald
Amid federal education cuts, what’s at stake for Washington’s public schools?
Full effect of federal cuts yet to be felt in Western WA, but other layoffs adding up
University of Washington will pay $4 million settlement in pandemic tuition lawsuit
Is Trump making the economy better or worse? Here’s what Americans said in a new poll

Capital Press
EPA to review reach of Clean Water Act
USDA: Larger wheat supplies, fewer exports, lower prices
Washington joins lawsuit over fired USDA scientists, others

Columbian
Evergreen school board unanimously approves resolution protecting students from immigration enforcement on campus

Everett Herald
Snohomish County transit agencies report increased ridership
Letter: Sen. Murray protecting veterans’ services
Editorial: Open Sound Transit CEO hiring to public review

The Inlander
NEWS BRIEFS: Washington AG sues Adams County sheriff over immigration enforcement

Kitsap Sun
Washington is one of the least federally dependent states, data show

News Tribune
Tacoma-area university being investigated for antisemitism as part of federal probe

New York Times
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Public Health Survived the Pandemic. Now It Fights Politics.
E.P.A. Cancels Climate Grants, Intensifying Battle Over $20 Billion
E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose
Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department

Port Townsend Leader
State to pay for fix to only road access to Hoh Rain Forest

Puget Sound Business Journal
Executives’ optimism dips amid tariff concerns
Pandemic-era SBA programs spark debate five years later
Zoning proposal in Snohomish County targets struggling sector
Federal government’s potential portfolio sell-off raises eyebrows
State lawmakers aim to alter landmark process in Seattle, Tacoma (Walen)
Comment: Seattle is on the path toward progress

Seattle Times
A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
Democratic-led states sue to block Trump administration layoffs at the Education Department
Editorial: AG’s lawsuit against Adams County protects civil rights, economy

Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley School District to pay former superintendent $375,000

Spokesman Review
Senate pushes closer to shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Trump administration flies all remaining Guantánamo migrants back to U.S.
Pedestrian safety improvements slated for Spokane streets, but activists say the progress is too slow
Protesters gather again at Tesla dealership in Liberty Lake amid Musk’s DOGE controversy: ‘Every day I wake up and see terrible news’
Spokane and Bonner county sheriff’s offices can no longer hide or delete critical Facebook comments after First Amendment concerns, judges rule

Washington Post
Washington braces for a government shutdown amid DOGE cuts
Judge says Trump penalties on law firm send ‘chills down my spine’
A rare setback for a Trump nominee as White House withdraws Dave Weldon’s name for CDC

WA State Standard
Washington carbon auction prices rise again
Immigration buoyed population in large counties, agricultural Midwest
Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval (Pedersen)
Trump administration to roll back many EPA regulations, revisit contested water rule

Wenatchee World
Chelan County permanently closes Leavenworth brush drop-off site
Helion fusion power community meeting draws nearly 400 to Mission View gym
Chelan County: Tumwater Mountain cross permit withdrawn, no ongoing land swap

Yakima Herald-Republic
Cow Palace dairy near Granger to close with more than 100 jobs lost
Sunnyside declares emergency to increase water capacity before summer
Yakima City Council will appeal after losing court decision on advisory committees

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
5 coyote attacks in Bellevue within the last week
What to know about the ICE arrest video out of Spokane
Seattle families claim SPS’s enrollment caps at option schools are backfiring
Experts say new tariffs on aluminum and steel could impact Boeing’s costs and production

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
University of Washington begins hiring freeze
Boeing’s Everett workforce impacted by latest rounds of cuts
King County audit concludes sheriff’s office should be more transparent
Washington House passes bill that could majorly redefine ‘excessive speeding’

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Another vacant house fire in Seattle. Is the city using its derelict building ordinance?
Lynnwood City Council reconsiders vacant seat appointment amid online controversy
Kirkland neighbors still uneasy over homeless facility near schools despite heated meeting

KNKX Public Radio
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare in Washington, experts warn
Pierce County embarks on regional response to homelessness. Can it make a difference?

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane school back open from nearby law enforcement investigation
U.S. Marshals announce reward for help finding fugitive wanted in Spokane
Washington legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber (Pedersen)
Washington Senate Republicans release budget proposal to close budget gap without new taxes

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Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom food banks will be hurt by loss of USDA funding

Cascade PBS
Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees (Stonier)
Hanford subcontractor must pay $1.1M for COVID-19 relief fraud

MyNorthwest
Washington bill could give cannabis industry agricultural status
Life over law? Washington House passes bill blocking arrests of wanted people who are overdosing (Macri)

The Urbanist
Seattle Gears Up to Fight Back as Trump Eviscerates Funding, Rights

Washington Observer
Expanding paid family leave (Berry, Rule, Springer)
House passes renter protections (again) (Macri, Alvarado, Bronoske, Walen, Santos, Leavitt)
Revised dental bill exits Senate floor on unanimous vote (Cleveland)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday info

Wednesday, March 12

How COVID-19 changed Washington’s housing market
The pandemic upended America’s housing market, delivering wins for homeowners and roadblocks for those still dreaming. Why it matters: Sky-high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and a shortage of houses for sale are pushing homeownership out of reach for many. Zoom in: This week marks the five-year anniversary of when former Gov. Jay Inslee announced orders closing schools across Washington, which were followed by additional stay-home orders. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

Bill capping annual rent increases at 7% clears WA House: ‘We must give people stability’
House Bill 1217, sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Nicole Macri of Seattle, cleared the chamber 53-42, with another three members excused. Five Democrats broke with their caucus colleagues by voting against the bill; no Republican voted in favor of the legislation. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Steve Bloom)

Student privacy vs. safety: The AI surveillance dilemma in WA schools
Vancouver and many other districts around the country have turned to technology to monitor school-issued devices 24/7 for any signs of danger as they grapple with a student mental health crisis and the threat of shootings. The goal is to keep children safe, but these tools raise serious questions about privacy and security — as proven when Seattle Times and Associated Press reporters inadvertently received access to almost 3,500 sensitive, unredacted student documents through a records request about the district’s surveillance technology. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Gabriel Campanario)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Senate passes Wilson bill to redevelop commercial properties for housing

Axios
How COVID-19 changed Washington’s housing market
UW warned it could lose funding over alleged antisemitism
Chaos will delay unemployment for federal workers, states say
Education secretary says mass layoffs first step toward shutting down DoE

Bellingham Herald
WWU student’s award-winning food-heating invention saves space and uses less energy

Columbian
Trump administration halts $1 billion program that keeps affordable housing, including Smith Tower

The Daily News
Trump reverses course on federal worker firings, opening the door for rehiring in SW WA

Everett Herald
Everett locations absorbed most of Boeing’s cuts this winter

Kitsap Sun
Washington House approves bill that would limit rent increases (Alvarado)
PCHS may scale back clinics, behavioral health pending state budget cuts
Housing authority buys apartment building to serve families with Bremerton students

News Tribune
British tourist is detained at Tacoma’s ICE facility. What’s delaying her return home?
1,000-plus rally-goers attend Latino Legislative Day at Capitol: ‘Attacked on every front’ (Ortiz-Self, Saldaña)
‘Where does it stop?’ Workers speak out about cuts to VA services in Puget Sound region
If you live in Washington, how much is a middle class income? New study reveals the range

New York Times
E.P.A. Plans to Close All Environmental Justice Offices

Olympian
Bill capping annual rent increases at 7% clears WA House: ‘We must give people stability’ (Macri, Bronoske, Leavitt, Richards, Santos, Walen, Ramel)

Port Townsend Leader
General Fund expenses growing faster than revenues — and inflation

Seattle Medium
Senate Passes Bill To Protect Child Witnesses Of Violent Crimes (Nobles)
Mayor Harrell Proposes 10-Year Renewal Of Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program

Seattle Times
Thousands of highly trained WA teachers could have their pay cut (Robinson)
Trump’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports go into effect
Gov. Ferguson pledges to limit his emergency powers after bill stalls
Student privacy vs. safety: The AI surveillance dilemma in WA schools
University of Washington braces for Trump budget cuts, starts hiring freeze
Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
Opinion: WA public schools need money. Our wealthiest residents should help
Westneat: Democrats might be having some second thoughts about WA’s new governor

Spokesman Review
Education Department fires 1,300 workers, gutting its staff
Senate Republicans unveil budget proposal they say is a ‘third way’ (Robinson)
Lawmakers want Idaho ‘undesirable’ for undocumented immigrants, target health care
Could doctors refuse to give vaccines? Idaho bill would allow denial over ‘moral’ beliefs

Tri-City Herald
Trump Education Department probes antisemitism claims at 4 WA colleges
Hanford nuclear site subcontractor, owner to pay $1.1M for COVID loan fraud
Bill capping annual rent increases at 7% clears WA House: ‘We must give people stability’

Washington Post
E.U. retaliates against Trump’s tariffs as trade war escalates
Richest Americans, big businesses might welcome IRS cuts, officials say
Senate Democrats divided on whether to shut down government or vote with GOP
Trump crackdown on sanctuary cities harms other public safety efforts, critics say

WA State Standard
$100M plan for police hiring gets greenlight from Washington House (Entenman)
More law enforcement agencies reconsider use of popular Sig Sauer P320 handgun
Washington governor says he will limit his own emergency powers if lawmakers don’t

Wenatchee World
Smith: Land swap negotiations underway for Tumwater Mountain cross project

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
US suspends free COVID test program
Proposed food bank cuts would be ‘significant’ for communities
University of Washington implements hiring freeze, other budget-cutting measures amid federal, state uncertainty

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tacoma activist working to get $20 minimum wage on city ballot
28-year-old British backpacker arrested by ICE, held in Tacoma detention center
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
Seattle Starbucks baristas walk out as part of nationwide strike over labor practices
Concern over food insecurity rises as the USDA cuts two COVID-era food assistance programs
WA couple sues Delta, Japan Airlines following injuries from minor ground collision at SEA Airport

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Bill capping annual rent increases at 7% passes Washington state House
‘It’s worse than COVID’: Point Roberts seeks state aid amid US-Canada tariff crisis
Kirkland community meeting erupts over safety concerns for planned homeless facility

KUOW Public Radio
VA layoffs hit Seattle. Here’s one veteran’s story
Bill to allow more housing near bus stops and rail stations progresses in Olympia (Reed)
British tourist arrested and detained at Tacoma ICE center after exchanging housework for lodging
WA AG sues Adams County for cooperating with immigration enforcement beyond what state laws allow

KXLY (ABC)
Mead High School principal resigns, acting athletic director named replacement
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plan prescribed burns near Spokane and Colville
Washington Senate Republicans release budget proposal to close budget gap without new taxes
Mead School District calls for federal investigation over clash with Washington’s transgender policies
“This could kill a child”: Spokane County Sheriff advocates for harsher punishment for parents who expose kids to fentanyl

NW Public Radio
Dozens in Yakima rally to support science for national protest
Wenatchee Valley 101 to help new residents connect with community
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare in Washington, experts warn

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Cascadia Daily News
Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

MyNorthwest
Excessive speeding bill passes Washington House
Paid family leave on small businesses in WA will be costly (Berry, Doglio)
Washington House passes divisive bill to ease misdemeanor dismissals (Goodman)
WA House pushes through controversial public health bill after heated late-night debate (Bronoske)
It may soon cost more to enjoy Washington state parks following contentious Senate vote (Stanford)
Snitching on schools: Senate passes bill to tattletale on schools not following state education laws (Wilson)

Washington Observer
The state hired the teachers’ union to train special ed teachers (Ortiz-Self)

Tuesday, March 11

Eastern Washington county accused of aiding feds with immigration enforcement
The lawsuit filed Monday in Spokane County Superior Court says Adams County sheriff’s deputies have been violating the Keep Washington Working Act since at least 2022. The attorney general’s office alleges deputies have unlawfully jailed people based solely on immigration status, enabled federal immigration agents to question those in custody and shared personal information on hundreds of Washingtonians with federal officials. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Washington House of Representatives passes 7% cap on rent increases
If adopted by the Senate and signed into law, the legislation would limit annual rent increases to 7% every 12 months for tenants, though landlords could set a rent above the 7% cap for the unit when a new tenant signs a lease. The bill would also require 90 days’ notice before any rent increase is enacted. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Erica Bullock)

WA bill makes it easier to find shelter for pets in a disaster
On the heels of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, many pet owners struggled to find a pet-friendly safe haven to evacuate to with their pets. To avoid similar challenges in Washington, state Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, introduced House Bill 1201, which would help ensure pets are included in all levels of disaster and extreme weather response planning. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Lynne Sladky)

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Axios
Washington flu risk remains “very high”
Trump imposes new Canada tariffs, demands it join U.S.

Bainbridge Island Review
State budget cuts concern KPHD

Bellingham Herald
Housing-supply bill that would turn existing commercial buildings into homes advances (Walen)
WA AG sues Adams County Sheriff’s Office over ‘illegal federal immigration enforcement’

Capital Press
B.C. Blueberry Executive: ‘Don’t Tariff Me Bro’
Washington AG sues county for cooperating with immigration agents
Washington state veterinarian: Federal bird flu shift overdue, industry leading changes

Columbian
Battle Ground joins cities opposed to light rail on Interstate 5 replacement bridge
Trump reverses course on federal worker firings, opening the door for rehiring in Clark County

Everett Herald
Residents question Edmonds after hiring firm for RFA vote
Two rescued from Puget Sound after Edmonds ferry diverted
Comment: State push to limit ‘swipe’ fee could hit card use
Comment: What Trump may do to market, personal finances
Bloomberg Comment: Two messages in Supreme Court’s USAID decision

International Examiner
CCTV cameras to be installed throughout the Chinatown-ID under police pilot project, raising privacy, fiscal, and racial equity concerns

Kent Reporter
Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police (Entenmann, Reeves, Jinkins)

Kitsap Sun
Measles vaccination rates are high, but on decline among Kitsap students
Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police in Washington
How long does it take to save for a home in Washington? It could be a while, study says
Four Washington colleges among 60 under scrutiny in ‘antisemitic discrimination’ probe
Mass layoffs at Veterans Affairs could begin in June. How would they affect Washington?
A housing project sapped KCR finances, but director says the agency will get back on track

News Tribune
Owner wants to change 100-year-old dock in Pierce County. Will the state let him?
Pierce County embarks on regional response to homelessness. Can it make a difference?
Opinion: Kudos to Upthegrove for re-examination of where we harvest Washington’s timber

New York Times
Stocks Fall Again on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk
NOAA Said to Be Planning to Shrink Staff by 20 Percent
Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024
House Republicans Work to Hold Together in Vote on Spending Bill
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
Musk Suggests His Team Will Scrutinize Social Security and Entitlement Spending
The U.S. Is Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Legal Resident. Here’s What to Know.

Northwest Asian Weekly
Ron Chew appointed president of AARP WA state

Olympian
1,000-plus rally-goers attend Latino Legislative Day at Capitol: ‘Attacked on every front’ (Ortiz-Self, Saldaña)

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA targets two loan programs for expansion
DOGE cuts, AI disrupt consulting industry landscape

Seattle Times
UW will pay $4M settlement in pandemic tuition lawsuit
WA sues Adams County for aiding immigration enforcement
Bill to require permit to purchase guns in WA clears state House (Berry)
Free school meals for thousands in WA at stake as Congress eyes budget (Riccelli, Wellman)
Trump Education Department probes antisemitism claims at 4 WA colleges
Conversion therapy in WA: What to know as Supreme Court takes on state bans
Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% as trade war intensifies
Editorial: Don’t forget the human cost when balancing state budgets
Opinion: WA bill makes it easier to find shelter for pets in a disaster (Leavitt)

Skagit Valley Herald
Guemes Island Ferry haul-out begins Friday

Spokesman Review
Washington House of Representatives passes 7% cap on rent increases (Macri)
Washington Attorney General sues Adams County, alleges illegal cooperation with federal immigration officials

Tri-City Herald
Wash. lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage (Simmons)
What rights do migrant students have? We asked one Tri-Cities school district
How much should litterers pay? E. WA lawmaker says the fine should more than double

Washington Post
A trade war could hit these communities hardest
House plans vote on stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
Trump orders a doubling of tariffs for Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

WA State Standard
Rent increase cap approved by Washington House (Macri, Peterson)
Emergency powers bill WA governor helped keep alive is on cusp of failure (Valdez)
Unemployment insurance for immigrants falls short in Washington Legislature (Saldaña, Fitzgibbon)
Eastern Washington county accused of aiding feds with immigration enforcement
Opinion: It’s time to incentivize EV trucking in Washington

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Even sponsor of bill to raise tuition ‘not excited’ about idea (Robinson)
Renton family’s fight for justice over land seizure inspires legislative action (Hasegawa)
Teen suspect linked to at least 10 armed robberies in Seattle arrested, police say
‘Why are they doing this?’: Daycare owner fights for her kids after new state regulations
Washington Attorney General suing Adams County Sheriff’s Office, claiming illegal collaboration with federal immigration officials

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Several Tesla Cybertrucks catch fire in Seattle
Local concern rising after stock market plunge
Alternative ferry terminal site selected for aging Fauntleroy terminal
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Waste Watch: EV rebate program fell below expectations, per study
Klickitat River salmon season curtailed amid low Chinook return forecast
Seattle group empowers youth to tackle climate change and mental health issues together
Mayor Harrell champions democracy voucher renewal despite low voter engagement in Seattle

KXLY (ABC)
Airway Heights two-year-old overdoses on fentanyl
Protestors gather outside congressman’s office in downtown Spokane
SPS hosting parent night event on healthy ways to approach technology with your child
“This could kill a child”: Spokane County Sheriff advocates for harsher punishment for parents who expose kids to fentanyl

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Cascadia Daily News
Three candidates shortlisted for new Mount Baker superintendent

Cascade PBS
Washington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill, moves to Senate (Macri, Peterson)
WA lawyers face conflicting Trump orders for migrant children cases

Peninsula Daily News
Legislative conversations focus on federal changes State-level housing bills also top priority

The Salish Current
Billy Frank Jr.’s teachings endure

The Urbanist
Washington House Passes Mosquito Fleet Act, Queuing Potential Foot Ferry Expansion (Nance, Reed)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info

Monday, March 10

Manufactured home park residents pray for relief as lawmakers aim at rent
Manufactured home parks have undergone a national trend in recent years, shifting from the hands of small landlords to real estate investment trusts or owners who buy up numerous parks and increase rents. The tenants of those parks, often seniors living on fixed incomes, are left with little choice but to pay because in Southwest Washington — as with many areas in the Northwest — affordable housing is increasingly hard to find. Continue reading at KNKX. (KNKX)

Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police in Washington
The governor’s push for $100 million in new state funding to hire police officers has gotten complicated as this year’s Washington legislative session enters its second half. A new bill moving through the Legislature that would rework the proposed grant plan has driven a 180-degree shift among lawmakers. Democrats have warmed to this one. Republicans have chilled. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Ryan Berry)

New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests
The long golden-brown strands of bull kelp that wash up along Washington’s shores might seem like just beach debris, but they’re a reminder of the vibrant underwater forests below. Children may play with them, while others tiptoe around them, not realizing their vital role in the ecosystem. Now, a new bill aims to formally recognize and protect these marine forests for future generations. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Terry Chea)