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Thursday, May 22

Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court
The past couple months have been a rollercoaster ride at the Port of Seattle. In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff whipsaw, international cargo imports spiked in March and April as shippers tried to get ahead of anticipated tariffs. Traffic through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma dropped significantly in recent weeks, but forecasts now predict a rebound. Shippers are trying to rush goods after the United States agreed to lower import taxes on China from 145% to 30% for a 90-day truce, according to Seattle port commissioner Ryan Calkins. Businesses fear what could come after those 90 days. Continue reading at the Washington State Standard. (Pete Saloutos)

Facing extreme health disparities, Native voices must be added to Spokane’s Board of Health under new state law
A seat meant to represent tribal communities has remained vacant on the Spokane Regional Health District board for the past three years. A new state law will require multiple tribal voices to be seated on the board overseeing Spokane’s public health. The new law is set to remake the local board and potentially double its size. Local health boards must now seat a board member appointed by a local tribe or an urban Indian organization recognized by the Indian Health Service. According to the law’s author, that could mean three tribal representatives on the SRHD board, if not more. Continue reading at the Spokesman-Review. (Dan Pelle)

State cuts wildfire prevention funds in half. Is WA ready for the summer fire season?
Washington state lawmakers made numerous cuts to balance the budget — including a “massive” reduction in the state’s wildfire prevention, resilience and response funding. That’s according to Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove, head of the Department of Natural Resources. He said that a few years ago, state lawmakers committed to providing $125 million per biennium for wildfire prevention and response. Over the past two bienniums, it averaged about $120 million. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Steve Bloom)

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Aberdeen Daily World
How long will the Olympic Peninsula tree-sit go on?

Bainbridge Island Review
Few BI priorities advance in state legislature (Hansen, Simmons, Nance)

Bellingham Herald
Freebies, discounts and new routes on Washington ferries this summer
Canada, we miss you. Bellingham leaders invite ‘favorite cousin’ for a visit
They’re not tickets. What to know about WA’s new speeding ‘courtesy notices’

Capital Press
Farm groups worry about Make America Healthy Again report

Everett Herald
New 911 center in Everett built to survive disaster
Students, educators speak out against Early Learning Center closure
Letter: Return of salmon after dam removal proves it works
Comment: Cuts to science grants threat to our health, economy

The Inlander
New retail cannabis licenses are coming to Washington in the name of social equity

International Examiner
New SPD Chief Shon Barnes shares public safety priorities with the CID

Kent Reporter
U.S. Rep. Smith rips ICE raid at Kent company
ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent beverage business

News Tribune
11 stories highlight Pierce County’s approach to address homelessness
‘Nobody wins.’ Parents, staff react to deep cuts at Tacoma Public Schools
Contract talks get ugly between Pierce County, deputies. Public safety at risk?
Opinion: Tacoma, don’t plant the wrong trees. Our canopy must face a new climate

Northwest Asian Weekly
Two legal green card holders held in “black box” of CBP custody at SeaTac Airport — Local officials not notified

Olympian
Ferguson targets ‘illegal’ Trump tariffs with his support for multi-state lawsuit
State cuts wildfire prevention funds in half. Is WA ready for the summer fire season? (Robinson)

Peninsula Daily News
Joint Public Safety Facility pared down

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA launches online tool to boost manufacturing efforts
Sound Transit starts testing light rail cars on I-90 floating span
Sustainable aviation fuel center at Paine Field lands new funding

Seattle Times
Wildfire season in WA: Above-normal risk in forecast
Memorial Day travel: How to navigate flying at Sea-Tac
WA residents will need state permit to buy guns under new law
Law amending WA ‘parents bill of rights’ goes into effect immediately
Once-proud WA beer brand making ‘kitschy’ comeback in Canada and Texas
House Republicans pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session
Editorial: Ferguson complicit in largest tax increase in WA history
Opinion: NIH funding drives the health of WA economy and its residents

Spokesman Review
‘How are we going to survive that long?’: Spokane-area companies adjust to ‘inefficiencies’ of tariffs
Facing extreme health disparities, Native voices must be added to Spokane’s Board of Health under new state law (Hill)

Tri-City Herald
Richland is abandoning Bateman Island now that feds cut off their access
Shauna Sowersby: Raises for one union not funded in WA budget, leading to finger-pointing

Washington Post
Justices deadlock on religious school
House approves Trump’s massive tax, immigration package

WA State Standard
Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court
Columbia River salmon restoration hit hard by $1.5B cut to Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid
Upper-income taxpayers favored in U.S. House GOP budget bill, nonpartisan analysis shows

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
New Washington state coalition challenges Trump tariffs
Banned police guns could end up in the hands of civilians
Seattle leaders take new actions to prevent crime at parks, beaches

KXLY (ABC)
$48 million Trent-Pines project coming to Spokane Valley
Spokane County approves new license plate cameras prompting privacy concerns
“It’s their land again”: Salish School accepts land transfer from Catholic Charities in emotional ceremony

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Cascadia Daily News
Guemes Island Ferry repairs fall farther behind schedule
Whatcom-Skagit Housing program facing federal funding cuts
Glacier battery storage site, once cutting edge, now source of frustration for residents

Cascade PBS
Gov. Ferguson approves $78 billion spending plan with new taxes
Gov. Ferguson says Trump tariff effects could be ‘profound’ in WA

The Stranger
Slog AM: ICE Is in Our Courtrooms, the House Passed the Big Beautiful Bill, the IRS Is a Snitch

Washington Observer
A new student bill of rights (Stonier)
Ferguson tacks left and embraces the Legislature
Permit-to-purchase gun control gets a final green light (Berry)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Thursday, with holiday weekend approaching, and air/sea drill reminder
STATE FERRIES: With systemwide community meeting #2 tomorrow, here’s what happened at #1 today

Wednesday, May 21

Governor Ferguson signs Washington’s contentious $77.9B operating budget
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed one of the most hotly debated pieces of legislation—the state’s operating budget. After months of political tug-of-war, lawmakers agreed on SB 5167, a massive $77.9 billion operating budget for the next two years. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (TVW)

WA vaccine scientists push back against FDA changes around COVID shots
Seattle vaccine experts were surprised and confused by the country’s apparent new direction around updated COVID-19 shots, which top officials at the Food and Drug Administration revealed Tuesday and appears to restrict availability to older adults and people at higher risk for severe disease. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz)

You will have to get a permit to purchase a gun in Washington under this new law
Those looking to acquire a firearm in Washington state will have to acquire a permit to do so, due to a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Bob Ferguson. The bill will take effect May 1, 2027. House Bill 1163 requires that a person apply for a permit to purchase firearms through the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Firearms Background Check program. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate Grays Harbor

Axios
New laws aim to boost housing across Washington state

Capital Press
Farm groups warn against tariffs on China-built containers, cranes

Courier-Herald
New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options (Entenman, Reeves)

Federal Way Mirror
State Rep. Jamila Taylor recovers from stroke (Taylor)

News Tribune
‘We stay on top of it.’ New Pierce County homeless shelter hub showing success
Pierce County police pursuit turned deadly. Should deputies, WA be held liable?
Opinion: If Congress slashes health care for poor people, Tacoma will suffer

Olympian
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs into law a state operating budget with more taxes
Washington state medical groups sue over deleted health, science data from websites

Seattle Times
Why Washington’s huge tax bill is worrying bond investors
Ferguson signs $9 billion in new taxes to fund state budget
WA vaccine scientists push back against FDA changes around COVID shots
Editorial: A long time coming: WA governor to prioritize school funding
Opinion: New WA law will help ferry system, but there’s still work to do

Spokesman Review
FDA steps away from COVID vaccines for healthy adults under 65
Feds pick temporary manager for 13,000 workers at WA’s toxic Hanford site
Cantwell, researchers lament Trump administrations calls to halve funding for National Science Foundation
Baumgartner calls on RFK Jr. to reopen Spokane research lab focused on safety for miners, wildland firefighters
Washington State University shock physics researchers to continue overseeing national lab facility to tune of $32.5 million

Washington Post
A Kansas family farm, barely getting by, grapples with Trump’s cuts
Major newspapers ran a summer reading list. AI made up book titles.
Target stumbles as tariffs hit earnings and traffic falls amid DEI backlash
Fractious House GOP tries to push Trump’s tax bill closer to the finish line

WA State Standard
WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite (Stonier)
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law (Berry)
Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes (Robinson)
Giant tax and spending bill in U.S. House remains snagged by GOP disputes
Looking to keep wildlife out of the ‘emergency room,’ states expand managers’ role

Wenatchee World
Waste Management in Douglas County fined $152,400 by state commission

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
ICE operation leads to 17 arrests at Kent business
Gov. Ferguson signs new state budget following ‘challenging’ session
Green card holder detained at SEA Airport coming back from family vacation
You will have to get a permit to purchase a gun in Washington under this new law
New company report shows large spike in Boeing employees making safety reports
Dozens of bills signed into Washington state law Monday and Tuesday. Here’s what they are

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Sixth measles case identified in Washington
‘Rapid snowmelt’ increases fire danger across the West
Activist sits 80 feet up in tree near Port Angeles for two weeks
Governor Ferguson signs Washington’s contentious $77.9B operating budget

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Washington governor signs controversial student rights bill into law (Stonier)
ICE operation in Kent leads to 17 arrests for illegal employment violations
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs $9 billion in new taxes, admitting concerns over the impact
Pierce County sheriff’s union tells deputies to look for other jobs if they want fair pay

KUOW Public Radio
A tech job at Microsoft meant stability. Not anymore
ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent specialty beverage company
Gov. Ferguson signs new WA budget into law, leaving bulk of tax increases intact
Washington state groups sue Trump administration over sweeping public health data erasures

KXLY (ABC)
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law (Berry)
Governor Ferguson signs state budget with billions in tax increases into law (Berg)

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Cascade PBS
WA mother’s lawsuit spotlights bias in child advocate services

MyNorthwest
ICE raid leads to 16 workers arrested in Kent
Gun permit bill signed into law by Gov. Ferguson (Dhingra)
Seattle renters need to earn nearly $100K to afford rent, per study
Governor Ferguson signs Washington’s contentious $77.9B operating budget (Pedersen)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Wednesday watch

Tuesday, May 20

Right to wheelchair repair bill signed into law
People who use wheelchairs to get around Washington will soon have more options for repairing them. It’s thanks to legislation signed into law Monday. Senate Bill 5680 will require wheelchair equipment manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair providers access to documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (zeevveez)

After ‘Year of Housing 2.0’, Policymakers Eye Next Big Housing Moves
Over the past few weeks, as Governor Bob Ferguson added his signature to hundreds of bills approved during the 2025 legislative session, it became clear that “Year of Housing 2.0” is a moniker that is going to stick around. Over the 105 days lawmakers were in Olympia, they sent over a dozen housing-related bills to Ferguson’s desk: policies running the gamut from wonky subdivision reform to a sweeping transit-oriented development (TOD) bill. Continue reading at The Urbanist. (Ryan Packer)

Here’s why Washington is increasing the price of a Discover Pass
Starting this fall, the annual Discover Pass will be more expensive for those wanting to travel to Washington state parks. According to Washington State Parks, the Discover Pass will rise from $30 to $45 starting Oct. 1. The 50% price increase was passed by the Washington Legislature in April and made official Saturday when Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the bill into law. This will be the Discover Pass’s first price increase since 2011. Continue reading at KING 5. (KING 5)

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Auburn Reporter
Murray blasts Trump administration for cutting Hanson Dam funds

Axios
A $91K salary is needed to afford rent in the Seattle area
Seattle violent crime trends down despite weekend shooting
Spot shrimp season hits Seattle — but blink and you’ll miss it

Bellingham Herald
With funding in place, Bellingham airport ready to launch runway project
New WA law fulfills key Gov. Bob Ferguson promise: $100M for police hiring (Entenman, Reeves)

Capital Press
Northwest sweet cherries have big potential this season

Everett Herald
Trial to begin in case of driver charged in trooper’s death
Take Snohomish County’s climate resiliency survey before May 23
Sound Transit seeks input on Everett bike, pedestrian improvements

Issaquah Reporter
Mayor Harrell announces new Chinatown-ID Ambassadors Program in effort to improve public safety and help small businesses

News Tribune
Trump cuts threaten mental health resources for Tacoma school students
Tacoma won’t release investigation on ex-police chief’s use of leave. Here’s why
100 letters, 48 hours: Pierce County towns fight for access after bridge closure
Opinion: I chose to be a U.S. citizen. Would the U.S. still want people like me?

New York Times
F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

Peninsula Daily News
Sequim corridor project delayed (Chapman, Theringer)
Port of Port Angeles is seeking grant dollars for airport

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA overhauls another loan program
Microsoft layoffs affect hundreds of software engineers in WA

Seattle Times
WA raises annual Discover Pass fee
Red states win, blue states lose in Army Corps spending plan
New WA law increases fines for litter, delays thicker plastic bags
WA’s growing diversity not reflected in elected officials, study finds
WA joins two other states in providing benefits for striking workers (Riccelli, Bernbaum)
Another Filipino green card holder returning to WA detained at Sea-Tac
Raises for one union not funded in WA budget, leading to finger-pointing
Snohomish County prosecutor’s office violated WA law by talking to ICE, judge says
Trump signs a bill to make posting ‘revenge porn’ a federal crime. He had the first lady sign, too

Spokesman Review
County Commissioner Al French believes it’s too early to count out tech hub funding
WA governor signs hunting, fishing fee increases into law; Discover Pass price also rising
Despite federal government targeting DEI programs, cultural graduations continue to empower, honor Spokane grads
‘Some people would have given up’: The Kettle Falls Historical Center reopens after it closed 2 years ago from flood damage
As Trump seeks to defund NPR and PBS over ‘woke propaganda,’ Inland Northwest public broadcasters appeal to Congress and the public

Washington Post
Trump tries to persuade, and threaten, GOP to support his budget bill
FDA to limit covid shot approval to elderly, those with medical conditions
White House officials wanted to put federal workers ‘in trauma.’ It’s working.

WA State Standard
Washington will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers
New Washington law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police, improving public safety (Entenman, Reeves)
Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima County burn ban takes effect June 1

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Schools must upgrade security under ‘Alyssa’s Law’
Here’s why Washington is increasing the price of a Discover Pass
Green card holder detained at SEA Airport coming back from family vacation
Unemployment benefits now extended to workers who go on strike under new Washington state law (Riccelli)

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Seattle school introduces new road blocks
Right to wheelchair repair bill signed into law (Hansen, Gregerson)
Sea-Tac announces new nonstop flights to Europe
Family and friends rally together as Filipino father detained for days at SEA
City works with Lake City Community Center to provide shelter for encampment
Palm Springs bombing suspect shared ideology with Pierce County woman killed in April

KNKX Public Radio
Low prices and Trump’s trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink

KUOW Public Radio
Negotiations stall on Columbia River Treaty
Amid federal cuts, here’s why UW’s lab animals could be euthanized
Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law (Cortes, A.)
A fight between romantic rivals in Washington state results in ICE arrests
Low prices and Trump’s trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink
Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees
Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez won in a Trump district. Now she faces an uprising from the left

KXLY (ABC)
Cost of Washington’s Discover Pass to increase this fall
“They failed my daughter”: Mother seeks answers for teen’s death at Sacred Heart

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Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom Community College’s student newspaper a target of budget cuts
WTA to enhance existing bus routes instead of pursuing rapid transit system
Low-income discounts may expand as major Bellingham water rate hikes loom

MyNorthwest
Washington’s AG calls 10-year ban on US states regulating AI ‘dangerous’

The Urbanist
After ‘Year of Housing 2.0’, Policymakers Eye Next Big Housing Moves (Alvarado, Bateman, Salomon)

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

Monday, May 19

New WA law increases penalties for litter, delays plastic bag requirements
Washington residents will soon face heftier fines for littering and higher prices for plastic grocery bags. A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday toughens the punishment for littering and delays requirements for retailers to offer thicker bags for sale from Jan. 1, 2026 until 2028. The Legislature will use the two years to review the state’s reusable bag policies, Ferguson said. Retailers who sell thicker bags before the mandate is in effect will be penalized four cents a bag, under the new law. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Bill Lucia)

Washington’s AG calls 10-year ban on US states regulating AI ‘dangerous’
Not allowing states to regulate artificial intelligence would be “dangerous,” Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said Thursday. House Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged state governments when they added a clause to Republicans’ signature “big, beautiful” tax bill that would ban states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (Fole)

Transgender students’ struggles shared during emotional protest at Lynden School Board
Devin Luna, one of the main organizers of a transgender student support rally at the Lynden School District on Thursday, May 15, came out to a school counselor when she was a student at Lynden High School. But the 2022 graduate told the school board, she quickly “took it back,” because she said Lynden is “hostile” to transgender people like her. She told the school board that their actions are about more than sports: They have the potential to make students feel unsafe expressing their identities. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Santiago Ochoa)

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Aberdeen Daily World
National, state, local library systems at risk

Axios
Seattle gains nearly 17,000 residents in a year

Bainbridge Island Review
Whooping cough cases continue to rise in Kitsap County

Capital Press
Yakima basin water supply drops to 48% of normal
House Democrats urge court to repeal Trump’s tariffs
Environmental group sues feds over logging expansion plan
Klamath irrigators applaud new guidance on Endangered Species Act
Washington fines farm labor contractor $1.25 million for paperwork violations

Columbian
Tolling delay on I-5 bridge could mean higher rates for Washington and Oregon drivers.

The Daily News
Businesses on way to Mount St. Helens say road closure signs hurting traffic
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump’s order to dismantle small agency

Everett Herald
Sustainable aviation fuel center gets funding boost (Liias)
Comment: Cuts to Medicaid will make fentanyl fight harder

Kitsap Sun
Peninsula Alliance adds affordable housing for clients in Bremerton

News Tribune
Rules of the Road: Are passengers required to provide ID during traffic stops?
Opinion: Trump’s zeal to remove undocumented immigrants is already threatening the economy

Northwest Asian Weekly
Seattle mayor unveils $1 million initiative to boost safety, economic vitality in Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon

Seattle Medium
Major US Cities, Including Seattle, Face Sinking Threat
Seattle Tourism Surged With 40 Million Visitors In 2024
Catholic Church Warns Of Excommunication Over WA Child Abuse Reporting Law

Seattle Times
Nonstop flights from Sea-Tac to Switzerland, Denmark coming soon
Raises for one union not funded in WA budget, leading to finger-pointing
Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from some Venezuelans; deportations could follow

Spokesman Review
As lease deadline approaches, Seattle homeless camp may have nowhere to go
Hunting advocates petition for removal of four Washington Fish and Wildlife commissioners
After 2023 failure, Spokane County jurisdictions working on a more collaborative jail tax proposal for 2026
‘It’s necessary for a community to thrive’: Rural newspapers refocus their publications as news deserts grow
New Washington law keeps identifying information of whistleblowers private following investigation into Spokane Valley councilman

Washington Post
Trump calls on Walmart to absorb tariffs rather than raise prices
After key vote, White House urges Republicans to back budget bill
Trump orders the government to stop enforcing rules he doesn’t like
Deportation fears trigger decline in tax filings in immigrant communities

WA State Standard
Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law (Cortes)
New WA law increases penalties for litter, delays plastic bag requirements
Rural-focused organization launches effort to address infrastructure needs in rural WA
Tolling delay on I-5 bridge could mean higher rates for Washington and Oregon drivers
Comment: Fear and defiance are this Washington’s response to Trump’s education funding threats

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Tacoma schools reveal how many staff members will be impacted by budget cuts
Students with Seattle Student Union push back on possible return of resource officers
Restaurant owner shaken after mass shooting in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood
New late-night venue regulations take effect in Seattle after mass shooting in Pioneer Square

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Planes clip wings at SEA, passengers deplane
3 killed, 1 critically hurt in Pioneer Square shooting
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Whatcom County
KIRO 7 Investigates: The 3-strike law and the case of Jahmed Haynes
Washington’s AG calls 10-year ban on US states regulating AI ‘dangerous’
Palm Springs clinic bombing suspect could have a connection Pierce County murder case

KNKX Public Radio
A grassroots movement trying to keep the Washington coast clean
Despite headwinds, Washington is forging ahead with clean trucking

KXLY (ABC)
Governor Ferguson signs Recycling Reform Act into law
After court setback, Spokane City Council considers revised approach to unauthorized camping

NW Public Radio
Inside a ‘life changing’ class at the Washington State Penitentiary
New sensors could show your wildfire smoke exposure immediately
Federal funding cut a program that would place mental health professionals in rural schools
Nearly two-year Gorge shooting investigations now to prosecutors, suspected shooter trial set for July 23

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Cascadia Daily News
PeaceHealth nurses to vote on new proposed contract
Grassroots-formed Salish Sea Deaf School will hit 10 years this fall
Border Patrol conducting more frequent car searches at WA crossing to Canada
Transgender students’ struggles shared during emotional protest at Lynden School Board

Cascade PBS
Shoreline’s answer to offset carbon emissions? Free e-bikes

The Urbanist
Governor Signs Washington’s First-in-the-Nation Shared Streets Law (Alvarado, Timmons)

Washington Observer
Tax targets clamor for veto relief
A bill-signing tribute to Sen. Bill Ramos
A dearth of sunshine on state government (Liias)
Is the BPA where clean energy projects go to die?

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

Friday, May 16

In Toxic Detention
The detention center imprisons people who are suspected of violating civil immigration laws. While immigrants detained in the facility are from countries across the globe, many are from Latin America, one of several regions that has felt the brunt of European colonization and American imperialism. The impacts of these forces have made life in the countries unlivable for many, forcing people to migrate. However, when they reach the borders of the countries, including the United States, which have contributed to or caused their displacement, they are met with hostility and immigration policies that turn their plight into profit. Continue reading at The Nation. (Rico Moore)

As lease deadline approaches, Seattle homeless camp may have nowhere to go
A plan to move a sanctioned homeless encampment in Seattle appears to have fallen apart at the last minute, eliciting finger-pointing from public officials. Leaders of the encampment say barring a quick resolution they will move to an unsanctioned location on Saturday. More than 100 people including 17 children live at Tent City 4, a self-managed community outside the Seattle Mennonite Church in the Lake City neighborhood, where they’ve been for the past year. Their lease expires Saturday. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes
Corporate titans. Bank executives. Restaurant operators. Airplane owners. They’re all trying to convince Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson that there are problems with the tax bills on his desk, and they are suggesting vetoes as a fix. Not surprisingly, they say the provisions drawing their antipathy will cost them, and by extension their customers, more money. Ferguson has received written requests from hundreds of people and groups hoping to influence him ahead of Tuesday, the deadline to make decisions on pending bills. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero)