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Monday, August 25

Family rallies after longtime resident detained by ICE at citizenship interview
Outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center, under sweltering heat, Melissa Chaudhry stood alongside her father—a retired veteran— while carrying her two young children, as she called for her husband’s release. “I wish I could say good afternoon, but it is not a good afternoon,” Melissa said to a crowd of supporters. “Something profound has happened.” Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns
While federal law prohibits some alleged domestic abusers from having guns, Washington — along with 21 other states — has gone a step further, requiring judges to order people subject to certain domestic violence protection orders to surrender their firearms to law enforcement. Victim advocates are hopeful that the recent ruling, issued on June 30, will prompt judges to enforce the law. But so far, legislative efforts to do the same have had limited success. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Justin Sullivan)

Downtown Seattle’s waterfront brewery scene grows
More breweries are bubbling up in downtown Seattle as the city puts the finishing touches on upgrades to its waterfront. Why it matters: The opening of new downtown taprooms could help cement Seattle’s renovated waterfront as a destination for locals — not just cruise ship tourists. State of play: In June, Reuben’s Brews opened a new taproom on First Avenue, about two blocks from the revamped waterfront. Continue reading at Axios. (Melissa Santos)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission visits South Beach
Grays Harbor College honors graduates at Stafford Creek Corrections Center

Axios
Downtown Seattle’s waterfront brewery scene grows
Trump threatens ABC and NBC over “BAD STORIES”
Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE, faces deportation to Uganda

Bellingham Herald
A new Civic Campus will soon house Ferndale’s government facilities. Take a look
Lummi Nation addresses homelessness crisis with 40 transitional tiny home units

Capital Press
Global trade needs reset, U.S. Wheat vice president says
USDA: National forest energy projects to ‘maximize output per acre’

The Daily News
Rebates? Fixing city roads? Longview mayor floats use for PeaceHealth back taxes

Everett Herald
Snohomish County departments explain why they’re overspending
South County Fire commissioner says board violated public meetings act
Ferguson, Larsen talk food assistance cuts during lunch at Lynnwood school
Comment: Can you still get a covid booster? It’s complicated.
Editorial: Governor’s reasoned defiance to Bondi’s ICE demands (Ortiz-Self)

News Tribune
Rules of the Road: How should you react to animals in or near the roadway?
Editorial: Sign up to receive emergency notices for your area
Commentary: Immigration enforcement needs oversight. ICE can’t just ban lawmakers

Northwest Asian Weekly
ICE detains Pakistani immigrant at citizenship interview in Tukwila

Seattle Medium
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against GEO Group’s Detention Center Wage Practices

South Whidbey Record
Superintendent touts schools being built with grants

Spokesman Review
Republican legislators call for state to repeal ‘sanctuary’ law (Wellman)
Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature (Jinkins)
Boeing strike hits third week. Still no deal with St. Louis workers
Monsanto settles with over 200 exposed to chemicals in Monroe school

Tri-City Herald
More WA schools are banning cellphones. What about in Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities health program that provided free support for 1,000s shutting down

Washington Post
FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster
Harvard’s research is shrinking amid the Trump administration’s freeze
After Texas deal, Trump seeks to widen ban on in-state tuition for noncitizens

WA State Standard
Ferguson’s top policy adviser on extended leave
Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows
Teachers are happy with cellphone bans; students are more ambivalent
Washington governor and AG stand by state prison notifications to ICE
Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
2 dead in separate drownings amid Washington heatwave
Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
Family rallies after longtime resident detained by ICE at citizenship interview
Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrenders to ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda
Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect in Seattle as high temperatures expected to near 90

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Bear Gulch Fire near Lake Cushman grows to 8,500 acres, just 13% contained

KNKX Public Radio
Millions in West facing dangerous heat wave amid multiple wildfires

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane construction projects delayed by union strike, creating traffic chaos
Demonstrators gather for “funeral for democracy” in Spokane’s Riverfront Park

NW Public Radio
‘A tale of two fires,’ how the 2024 Retreat Fire impacted the landscape near Yakima

Web

Cascadia Daily News
A ‘miracle drug’ is spreading hope for opioid addiction in Bellingham and beyond

Cascade PBS
Washington reports 28% voter turnout in 2025 primary

The Urbanist
Sound Transit’s 2 Line Faces Hurdles Beyond Crossing I-90 Bridge

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Last Monday of August, with extended heat alert

Friday, August 22

Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court decided Thursday. The split court lifted a judge’s order blocking $783 million worth of cuts made by the National Institutes of Health to align with Republican President Donald Trump’s priorities. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Mark Schiefelbein)

WA congressional candidate’s husband, a military veteran, taken into ICE custody
The husband of a candidate for Congress in Washington, who is also a veteran, was taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Thursday. Melissa Chaudhry is running for Congress in Washington’s 9th District and is married to Pakistani native Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry. The couple thought Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry was taking a step toward citizenship when he arrived for an interview at an immigration office in Tukwila. Instead, he was detained by ICE. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (Alex Brandon)

WA’s AG Brown joins petition to lift abortion pill restrictions
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has joined attorneys general and a governor from 16 other states to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove some restrictions on mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions, which they say make it burdensome to prescribe and provide the drug to patients. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Charlie Neibergall)

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Axios
Seattle summer returns with weekend heat wave
Trump admin vetting 55M U.S. visa holders for potential violations
Newsom signs California redistricting measures in response to Texas bill
Fed’s Powell: May be time for another rate cut amid “unusual” job market

Capital Press
Sweeping changes to Oregon water law approved in 2025
EPA assessing risk of releasing genetically engineered mosquitoes
Lack of MAHA pesticide recommendations alarms environmentalists
Spanish utility pauses solar project in Washington as political winds change

Everett Herald
Everett council approves new civil penalties for graffiti
Washingtonians testify against EPA’s proposal to rescind emission regulations

News Tribune
An FBI-led wiretap exposed an alleged fentanyl route from Phoenix to Tacoma
This key bridge to Mount Rainier closed forever. Will WSDOT build a new one?
Did sex offenders held on Pierce County island have delayed medical, dental care?
Opinion: Gig Harbor is committed to expanding affordable housing

Olympian
Most WA school districts are limiting phone, smart-device use in class, OSPI says

Peninsula Daily News
Counties awarded $2.1M in grant funds

Puget Sound Business Journal
Construction slows in high-growth markets
Employees increasingly mask strain they feel at work
Google searches by business owners reveal economic worries

Seattle Times
Year will end with 300,000 fewer federal workers, Trump official says
Port of Seattle accused of racial, sex discrimination by white employee
WA homeowners struggle to find insurance in areas of perceived wildfire risk
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push

Spokesman Review
Spokane Regional Health District board seats first tribal representative
Cleanup crews removing soil that was contaminated by Padden Creek diesel spill
Leaders and policy analysts warn of ACA insurance costs increasing to 75% next year, potentially impacting thousands in eastern Washington

Tri-City Herald
Union strike jeopardizes opening of long-awaited Pasco aquatics center

Washington Post
IRS plans to bring back workers it pushed out but now needs
Democrats are pushing back against crackdown on sanctuary cities
Powell says economy may warrant rate cuts, but doesn’t signal when

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KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
King County councilmember asks for more funding to tackle retail crime
WA congressional candidate’s husband, a military veteran, taken into ICE custody
White River Bridge: Damage “across all 7 bridge panels,” indefinite closure remains
California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map

KXLY (ABC)
New state report shows homelessness still rising in Washington
Mead School District teachers still without contract as school year approaches

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Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County names new health department leader
Opinion: Demonizing farms doesn’t help farmworkers

Cascade PBS
WA’s AG Brown joins petition to lift abortion pill restrictions

MyNorthwest
Washington part of region seeing inflation above national average
Border czar Tom Homan makes quiet visit to Seattle amid sanctuary city dispute
WA congressional candidate’s husband, a military veteran, taken into ICE custody

The Stranger
ICE Arrests US Army Veteran, Husband of Former Congressional Candidate

The Urbanist
Bainbridge Island Council Pushes to Downsize Affordable Housing Project
Op-Ed: Sound Transit’s Light Rail Plan Leaves Kirkland And Issaquah Behind

West Seattle Blog
Washington State Ferries unleashes new dog policy for a test run
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Friday + weekend info

Thursday, August 21

Slashed federal funds, tighter restrictions could hurt hundreds of thousands WA residents relying on Medicaid
Every parent’s goal for their children is to teach them life skills that help them launch into adulthood — but that gets complicated when a child has a disability. Many of those families rely on Medicaid, a federal program, for support. Now, one Bellevue family is worried about what the Trump administration’s recent safety net cutbacks could mean for their son. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

WA state employee details three weeks in ICE custody with her son
During the three weeks Sarah Shaw was held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, sleep came rarely. She and her 6-year-old son found themselves at a Texas facility thousands of miles from their Everett home, sleeping on a bunk bed surrounded by strangers — all because of a paperwork issue. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Gibbs Houston Pauw)

WA leaders clap back at Trump’s latest threat to ban mail-in voting
President Donald Trump announced this week that he intends to sign an executive order to end mail-in voting — a statewide system that’s highly popular among Washington state voters. The news doesn’t sit well with some Washington elected officials. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Pete Caster)

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Axios
How Seattle’s murder rate compares to cities nationwide

Bellingham Herald
WA leaders clap back at Trump’s latest threat to ban mail-in voting
Biotoxin levels in shellfish lead to new Whatcom County harvesting closures

Capital Press
Drought declared for two more Oregon counties
U.S. and Brazil farm interests clash on trade practices
Soybean farmers to Trump on China: ‘We need your help’
Egg farmers seek to defend California confinement restrictions

Columbian
‘The union is about solidarity’: Evergreen schools’ classified staff, supporters rally ahead of strike vote

The Daily News
National Guard uses Cowlitz, Columbia rivers to train for air assaults overseas
Cowlitz commissioners fear proposed logging restrictions could cost county millions over time

Everett Herald
Edmonds approves public safety sales tax
The costly, controversial journey of Lynnwood’s newest jail
Evergreen State Fair ready for 116th year of “magic” in Monroe
Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Federal Way Mirror
WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

International Examiner
Increased tariffs on Asian countries are already raising prices

Kitsap Sun
Longtime donor gives $1 million to OC for healthcare school expansion

News Tribune
WA leaders clap back at Trump’s latest threat to ban mail-in voting
Pierce County prepares to spend $13 million to curb the rising rate of evictions
Early morning earthquake rattles Western Washington awake, seismologists say
Did sex offenders held on Pierce County island have delayed medical, dental care?
Budget woes end SROs at Pierce school district, but immigrant advocates see a win
Opinion: In a time of fear, Washington’s hate hotline provides hope
Opinion: Children in Washington’s foster care system have unique medical needs
Opinion: This chart, on marriage and housing, is the most important graph in America right now.

New York Times
Immigrant Population in U.S. Drops for the First Time in Decades
Opinion: I’m a Proud Conservative. My Disabled Son Needs Medicaid to Live.

Olympian
WA leaders clap back at Trump’s latest threat to ban mail-in voting

Seattle Medium
Governor Ferguson Launches Probe Into Washington Fish And Wildlife Commission

Seattle Times
More teams will bring mental health care to King County youth
New tax credit a boon to private schools. Will Washington opt in?
Tacoma to pay $600K to officer acquitted in killing of Manuel Ellis
WA state employee details three weeks in ICE custody with her son
Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners
Government’s demand for trans care info sought addresses, doctors’ notes, texts
Opinion: Clearing the air: It’s time to fix WA forests
Editorial: Trump administration’s salmon funding cut threatens decades of progress

Spokesman Review
Beef prices hit record for Washington ranchers
Spokane Valley councilmember Jessica Yaeger investigated for social media posts
Hundreds of police and fire vehicles line procession for fallen Spokane County sergeant
Ferguson says he won’t be ‘bullied or intimidated’ by federal government over sanctuary laws (Wellman, Cortes)
Second North Idaho measles case announced, may have spread virus in Spokane at Sacred Heart
Tort claim targets City of Spokane, Catholic Charities over ‘nuisance’ transitional housing complexes
WA Ecology official testifies against repeal of ‘endangerment finding’ that allows for climate regulation
Mead teachers union continues to rally as no contract has been reached in negotiations with school district
Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns
Opinion: Female firefighters in Washington state not covered under presumptive laws
Opinion: Cartel-fueled fentanyl crisis is flooding Washington through our northern border
Opinion: Getting ready for college: How executive function and neurodiversity shape student success

Tri-City Herald
Pasco’s Orion High School prepares students for success
WA leaders clap back at Trump’s latest threat to ban mail-in voting
Pasco won’t foot the bill for repairs on new $40M Lewis Street Overpass
Pasco’s new Orion High School blends college credits with career pathways
With a strained budget, how did Pasco afford $155M for 2 new high schools?
Comment: This chart, on marriage and housing, is the most important graph in America right now

Washington Post
The $6.2 billion deal that could reshape local TV across America
Trump, GOP portray cities as chaotic dystopias in need of occupation
We’ve gotten a temporary break from an Arctic meltdown. It won’t last.
Government’s demand for trans care info sought addresses, doctors’ notes, texts

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KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
18 arrested in protest outside Microsoft’s Redmond campus
Pierce County Transit gets ready for FIFA World Cup traffic
3 Department of Corrections K9s now certified to find fentanyl
Kent mayor calls out Kroger for citing crime as reason for store closures
Washington’s new hybrid-electric ferry out of service after motor failure
Mental health support for youth in King County expands with 7 new teams
Religious concert moves to Gas Works Park amid safety concerns, First Amendment protections
Tacoma council approves $600K settlement with former officer acquitted in Manuel Ellis’ death

KUOW Public Radio
Protesters occupy Microsoft HQ, demand it cut ties with Israeli military
Protection orders can be a lifeline for domestic violence victims. This website aims to make the process easier
Slashed federal funds, tighter restrictions could hurt hundreds of thousands WA residents relying on Medicaid

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane man arrested for pointing laser at Sheriff’s Office helicopter faces federal charges

NW Public Radio
WSU announces whooping cough on campus, urges precaution as students return

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Cascadia Daily News
Proposed state rule would expand stream protections in Western WA

Cascade PBS
Ferguson: WA won’t be ‘bullied’ by federal threats on immigration (Wellman)
Retired docs earn millions examining injured Washington workers

MyNorthwest
Pierce County homeless population grows 11% in 2025
18 arrested during pro-Palestinian protest at Microsoft in Redmond
Pierce County leaders prep for 750K visitors during 2026 World Cup

The Urbanist
Push to Water Down Route 40 Transit Upgrades Continues Through Construction

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

Wednesday, August 20

‘Leave us the hell alone,’ WA Democrats tell Bondi on immigration
Tensions are escalating between the federal government and so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” like Washington state. Last week, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to seven governors and a number of mayors – including Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell – demanding the states cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Continue reading at KUOW. (Washington State Office of the Governor)

‘Comply or you’re next’: U.S. Attorney General threatens to send National Guard to Seattle
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi — who last week identified Washington and Seattle as “sanctuary jurisdictions” that impede federal immigration enforcement — threatened to deploy the National Guard. “We are going to send in law enforcement just like we did during the L.A. riots, just like we’re doing here in Washington, D.C. You better comply or you’re next,” Bondi said. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Kevin Dietsch)

Seattle metro home prices dip, but pain remains
Prices are cooling and listings are climbing in the Seattle area, but for many would-be homebuyers, the door is still shut. Why it matters: Slightly lower prices don’t help much when monthly payments remain sky high, especially for first-time buyers. What they’re saying: Affordability is the catch, says Zillow spokesperson Mark Stayton. “Mortgage rates have come down a bit lately, but the typical monthly payment is still nearly $2,000 higher than pre-pandemic in the Seattle metro area.” Continue reading at Axios. (Annelise Capossela)

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Axios
Seattle metro home prices dip, but pain remains
Washington state will hold line on sanctuary law, governor says

Bellingham Herald
Measles cases hit double digits in WA. What to know about disease and vaccine
Gov. Bob Ferguson to U.S. AG Pam Bondi: WA won’t ‘bend the knee’ to Trump regime

Capital Press
Ferguson blasts Bondi, defends law shielding illegal immigrants

Columbian
Vancouver identifies 20 underutilized sites in downtown for potential new housing
‘Going in a better direction’: Fewer people have died on Vancouver’s streets so far this year

The Daily News
Cowlitz County unemployment rate rises after June dip

Everett Herald
Port of Everett, EarthCorps host event at Union Slough
Snohomish County Conservation District proposes rate increase
Delays, empty storefronts frustrate residents at Everett riverfront
Comment: CDC shooting shows contagion of misinformation

Kitsap Sun
Washington state has one of the wealthiest suburbs in the US, new study finds. See where

News Tribune
Algae turned this entire Pierce County lake green. The fix won’t be cheap
Republican lawmaker slams Dems for ‘hypocrisy’ over state budget Medicaid cuts (Macri, Robinson)
Opinion: Children in Washington’s foster care system have unique medical needs

New York Times
Environmental Groups Sue Over D.O.E. Report Downplaying Climate Change

Olympian
Gov. Bob Ferguson to U.S. AG Pam Bondi: WA won’t ‘bend the knee’ to Trump regime (Cortes, Wellman)

Peninsula Daily News
Timber sales bring in funds for Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
How the pandemic permanently altered wage growth
Snohomish County breaks ground on multimillion-dollar redevelopment

Seattle Medium
Neighbors Clash With Developers Over Tree Canopy
Tubman Health Launches Values-Driven Alternative To Profit-Based Medicine
Urban League’s Summer Resource Festival Draws Nearly 1,800 To Jimi Hendrix Park
Washington State African American Achievement Awards Announce 2026 Honorees
Families, Educators Voice Priorities In Seattle Superintendent Search At Community Meeting

Seattle Times
Ferguson says he won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump threats over sanctuary law
Editorial: Give the Enchantments a chance. Close the gate (for a while)

Skagit Valley Herald
Election 2025: Results of primary election certified
Skagit County to hold open houses on draft hazard mitigation plan

Spokesman Review
Central Valley joins lawsuit against OSPI gender identity policy
Washington officials question Trump’s fight against mail-in voting
RFK Jr. poked at vaccine research funds. That could hurt local research, industry
Effort underway for Spokane, local governments to support Trump’s crackdown on homeless

Tri-City Herald
Pasco leader urges contractors, union to talk as strike enters 2nd week
Republican lawmaker slams Dems for ‘hypocrisy’ over state budget Medicaid cuts (Macri, Robinson)

Washington Post
Trump administration to vet immigrants for ‘anti-American’ views
Trump budget officials claim sweeping spending power from Congress, records show

WA State Standard
WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi
Trump administration vows to ‘come after’ sanctuary states and cities
Lower interest rates, higher incomes made homes more affordable in June
Change to state’s suicide and crisis line has driven large increases in contacts
Lawsuit claims former WA lands commissioner Hilary Franz mishandled abuse allegations

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Snohomish County considers using drones as first responders
Drivers warned of major weekend highway closures across Puget Sound
Trump wants to stop people from voting by mail. Here’s what it means for Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson pushes back against Trump administration’s demand to end ‘sanctuary’ policies (Cortes, Wellman)

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Budget cuts force Pierce County school district to end SRO program
Fred Meyer announces two store closings in Lake City and Redmond
New data shows more people are experiencing homelessness in Pierce County
Ferguson rejects U.S. attorney general’s threat over Washington immigration law (Wellman, Pedersen, Ortiz-Self, Cortes)
Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism
$400M mixed-use development breaks ground at former Seattle Burgermaster site

KUOW Public Radio
So much for starter homes
Therapists are waiting months to begin practicing in WA
‘Leave us the hell alone,’ WA Democrats tell Bondi on immigration (Wellman)
As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane Fire, DNR investigating suspicious fires in Latah Valley
Spokane protesters detail allegations of police violence during anti-ICE demonstration
“Stop threatening states”: Senator Cantwell responds to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter

NW Public Radio
Tribal activists rally on Snake River to protect salmon, oppose dams
‘It was a double-edged sword’: Immigrant communities concerned after health data leak

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Cascadia Daily News
Meet the crew who saps the sprawl of toxic wood in the Salish Sea
Gov. Bob Ferguson pushing back against AG Bondi’s ‘threats’ in letter
Lummi Nation family calling for better response after son dies in fishing accident

Cascade PBS
The controversial medical exams that help decide WA workers’ comp

MyNorthwest
U.S. Attorney General threatens National Guard in Seattle

The Urbanist
E Marginal Way Revamp Would Add New Multimodal Connections in Georgetown

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

Tuesday, August 19

Trump vows to end mail-in ballots with executive order
President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to sign an executive order aimed at ending mail-in voting and eliminating voting machines, a proposal that election experts note he cannot carry out on his own. Trump has long criticized mail-in ballots, calling them fraudulent. On his Truth Social account, Trump wrote: “THE MAIL-IN BALLOT HOAX, USING VOTING MACHINES THAT ARE A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER, MUST END, NOW!!!” Continue reading at KIRO 7. (KIRO 7)

Ferguson pushes back after Bondi designates WA a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing back against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who last week identified the state as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction that impedes federal immigration enforcement. Bondi sent Ferguson a letter on August 13, in which she told him to repeal laws that she said obstruct federal efforts. In the letter, posted by Ferguson on X, she cited a Trump administration executive order that could tie federal funding to immigration cooperation. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (AP)

Change to state’s suicide and crisis line has driven large increases in contacts
During Dianna Caber’s 15-year tenure at South Sound 911 – the public safety answering center for a majority of fire and law enforcement agencies in Pierce County – dispatchers have rarely transferred anyone to a regional crisis and suicide hotline. Practically every call that reached their Tacoma communication center was handled by first responders. “The only caller we were transferring to a crisis line before was someone who called and said ‘can I talk to crisis?’” Caber, manager of the center, said. “Outside of that, it was getting entered for a law enforcement or fire department response.” Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (South Sound 911)