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Wednesday, October 22

Feds searched security systems at 18 WA police agencies, report finds
At least three Seattle-area police departments changed their surveillance programs this week after learning U.S. Border Patrol had searched their Flock Safety databases this year, a practice civil rights researchers and advocates said might violate state law, if done for immigration enforcement purposes. Police officials in Renton, Auburn and Lakewood said they weren’t aware the federal agency had accessed their departments’ databases until they were notified last week by researchers at the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)

Everett man in ‘indefinite’ ICE custody
An Everett woman is fighting to get her husband released from ICE custody. Will Castillo Rivas, originally from Venezuela, has been at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for the past seven months. Like many detainees’ stories, Will’s started similarly. “We were going to go to Denver so he can meet my family,” Will’s wife Karri Castillo said. “He was going to provide [ICE] with our travel documents and that day he called me at noon and he was in a panic. I was at work, he said, ‘I just got arrested I don’t know what’s going on.'” Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

Errol the courthouse dog retires after a decade of service
After 10 years spent giving gentle nuzzles and comforting cuddles, Errol the courthouse dog is retiring — and the King County Council is making sure he goes out with the honor he deserves. Why it matters: Dogs in court have proven to be a comfort for victims and witnesses, especially children and older adults, in a justice system that can feel antiseptic and intimidating. Courthouse dogs like Errol bring warmth and calm — sitting quietly beside people as they testify, offering a paw, a head on a lap or just steady companionship when it’s hardest to speak. Continue reading at Axios. (Christine Clarridge)

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Axios
Time crunch poses obstacle to ACA talks
Errol the courthouse dog retires after a decade of service
Most Americans say U.S. on wrong track on economy, immigration and more: poll

Capital Press
Corn sets record sales pace, but loses 91 cents a bushel
Potential BLM lay-offs raise possibility of grazing impacts
Solar project opposed by Yakama Nation headed to Ferguson for approval

Everett Herald
On Friday, the County Superior Court will decide if the Snohomish River has rights
Comment: N.C.’s gerrymandered redistricting resurrects Jim Crow

Kitsap Sun
Food bank opens special hours for federal workers, military amid government shutdown

News Tribune
Mail your ballot early if you want it to count, Pierce County officials warn
Derelict barge sat in Tacoma waterway for 2+ years. Cost to remove it: $463K
Editorial: The danger of not deporting criminal illegal aliens
Editorial: Turn on the cameras, ICE. What’s taking you so long?
Bloomberg Opinion: Food prices could go even higher after these ICE raids

New York Times
Workers and Employers Face Higher Health Insurance Costs
‘Medicaid Cut Me Off’: A Rural Health Center Faces New Pressures
Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances
In First Six Months, Cost of Weather Catastrophes Escalated at a Record Pace

Port Townsend Leader
Crowds turn out to declare ‘No Kings’ in Jefferson County
PT staff take ‘cautious, conservative’ approach to 2026 budget

Puget Sound Business Journal
A new factor is heavily shaping the salary picture
‘Calm before the storm’: Consumer expectations decline in Seattle

Seattle Times
WA residents shopping for health insurance hit with sticker shock
Feds searched security systems at 18 WA police agencies, report finds
PNW could face energy shortage during extreme conditions, report says
Millions may lose food stamp benefits if shutdown continues, states warn
Editorial: Gargantuan lawsuit budget shows what’s needed: more transparency

Spokesman Review
‘South Hill rapist’ Kevin Coe kicked off Muckleshoot tribal land
Dispose of unwanted prescription drugs at these locations around Spokane on Saturday

Tri-City Herald
Health insurance could double for thousands in Tri-Cities and Eastern WA
‘Agricultural core values’ would be the heart of Tri-Cities’ 1st proposed K-8 school

Washington Post
Trump opts to pay federal workers he cares about, leaving others out
We uploaded a fake video to 8 social apps. Only one told users it wasn’t real.
Health insurance sticker shock begins as shutdown battle over subsidies rages

WA State Standard
Water tensions rise on both sides of the Cascades
Sticker shock: WA health insurance buyers confront steep price hikes
Trump’s IVF announcement disappoints patients, raises concerns for doctor
Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval
ICE arrests 105 people in southwest Idaho raid, US Department of Homeland Security says

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Everett man in ‘indefinite’ ICE custody
Washington health care leaders warn Trump’s foreign worker fee could impact patient care

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
City of Tacoma votes to expand its camping ban
Harrell orders city to tackle ‘food deserts’ after Lake City Fred Meyer closure

KUOW Public Radio
State halts rebates to farmers hit with fuel fees under WA climate law
ICE arrests 105 people in southwest Idaho raid, U.S. Department of Homeland Security says

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Western extends President Sabah Randhawa’s contract two years

MyNorthwest
WSP chief calls for lower BAC limit in Washington
Washington gas prices exceed national average by 45%
Robots could replace over half a million jobs at Amazon
Some federal workers can apply for unemployment. Some can’t.
Washington health department launches measles exposure map
Mayor Harrell issues executive order to combat Seattle food deserts

The Stranger
PHOTOS: 90,000 Seattleites Hit the Streets at the No Kings March
Slog AM: Mariners Blow It, Trump Demolishes Part of White House, Immigration Agents Access WA License Plate Data

Washington Observer
Cutting the costs of youth prisons
Recommended Viewing: Bad omens on the capitol campus

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

Tuesday, October 21

ICE windfall from Trump megabill fuels surveillance juggernaut
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is on a surveillance spending spree: The agency is using much of its windfall from this summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act to fund a major expansion of biometric identification, cellphone tracking and other electronic capabilities. Why it matters: The megabill’s $75 billion cash infusion for ICE was sold by Congress as a way to speed up hiring new agents and adding detention space. But ICE is also going big on surveillance. Continue reading at Axios. (Getty Images)

WA cities face unprecedented water cuts amid drought
In a severe drought year, like this one, some farmers and ranchers in the Yakima River Basin come to expect a letter from the state cutting off one of their main water sources, and they plan accordingly. But this year’s drought was so bad, the state had to cut deeper than ever before. With only a single exception, every person, farm, ranch, irrigation ditch and company drawing water from rivers, streams and reservoirs within the basin had to stop. Entire cities couldn’t be spared. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz)

Were school Covid closures worth it? Not really, UW study finds
Covid-era school closures caused the U.S. significant economic and educational loss while being less effective than other transmission interventions, according to new research. The University of Washington and Oxford University study found that closing schools created $2 trillion in future economic losses — a conservative estimate — while reducing Covid spread by just 8%. Mask mandates, on the other hand, lessened transmission by nearly 20% and cost relatively little, researchers concluded. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Return of the salmon discussion comes to Schafer State Park

Axios
ICE windfall from Trump megabill fuels surveillance juggernaut

Bellingham Herald
‘Biggest achievement’: Whatcom County celebrates 10 years of Mental Health Court

Capital Press
Washington water year cut into irrigation allotments

Columbian
More affordable housing planned for Heights District
Legacy Health to close Clark County clinics due to increased costs, reduced revenue

Everett Herald
Kids at play: Lake Stevens middle-schoolers craft electric guitars
Comment: Supreme Court’s ‘colorblindness’ would gut Voting Rights Act

Kitsap Sun
Olympic College wraps remodel at Poulsbo Campus, debuting 3 new programs this fall

News Tribune
Gig Harbor City Council discusses growth, city zoning map
Expect traffic changes at busy Puyallup interchange this week
Is a roundabout planned for this busy Pierce County road? Here’s what WSDOT said
Opinion: Lies are being used to attack Tacoma’s Landlord Fairness Code
Commentary: The difference between fact and truth in Trump’s America

New York Times
Do Heat Pumps Work When It Gets Really Cold?
Shutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat
From Industry to E.P.A.: Lobbyist Now Oversees Pesticide Rules
No Education Department? No Problem, Trump’s Education Secretary Says.
North Carolina State Senate Approves New Congressional Map in Effort to Add a Seat

Puget Sound Business Journal
A booming industry has a big staffing challenge
Massive AWS outage traced to Virginia data center hub
There’s a growing disconnect on vacation — and the stakes are high

Seattle Times
WA cities face unprecedented water cuts amid drought
Mariners ALCS loss: How to cope with movies, events and performances

Spokesman Review
FAFSA applications lag in WA, and it worries the governor
Nuclear weapons safety oversight in decline with Trump, Biden inaction
WA lawmakers confront reality of cuts coming from One Big Beautiful Bill
Spokane council approves reforms to affordable housing fund, deferred permit fees
Spokane police officers at the ‘No Kings’ protest were different. Here’s why their strategy may be working
Chewelah gets grant to build an ‘adventure park,’ hoping to provide recreation opportunities for the rural town’s youth

Tri-City Herald
ICE is jailing, deporting victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, suit says

Washington Post
CNN’s future at stake as owner Warner Bros. Discovery seeks sale
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested over threat to kill Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Eating meat is worse for the planet in some cities than in others. Look up yours.
Part of White House demolished for ballroom, contradicting Trump’s past statements

WA State Standard
State halts rebates to farmers hit with fuel fees under WA climate law
Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives
WA state patrol chief says agency will up protection efforts for lawmakers
WA’s Baumgartner raises ‘process’ concerns with US strikes on suspected drug boats
Divided appeals court allows Trump to deploy Guard to Portland, state seeks immediate review

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Residents at odds with Skagit County over pothole-filled road
Legal expert lays out what 9th Circuit ruling means for National Guard in Portland
Federal immigration authorities accessed Washington state license plate readers, KING 5 finds

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
WA congressman demands review of deadly boat strikes
Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ rally stays peaceful with zero property damage reported
Trump admin. fires Seattle immigration judge Susana Reyes amid large caseload
What Americans think about rising health care costs, according to a new AP-NORC poll
City of Auburn condemns U.S. Border Patrol’s unauthorized use of Flock camera system

KUOW Public Radio
9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland
Were school Covid closures worth it? Not really, UW study finds

Web

Cascadia Daily News
How are K-12 schools funded? A guide to levies and bonds
Federal funding eliminated for WWU Center for Canadian-American Studies
Lake Whatcom partners craft emergency plan in case of invasive mussel detection

MyNorthwest
COVID-19 school closures will cost U.S. economy $2 trillion, study finds
Trump admin. fires Seattle immigration judge Susana Reyes amid large caseload
9th Circuit rules Trump admin. can send National Guard to Portland, reversing block
City of Auburn condemns U.S. Border Patrol’s unauthorized use of Flock camera system

The Stranger
This Is Why the Mariners Keep Losing in the Playoffs

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Tuesday info
FOLLOWUP: Here’s how many speed bumps SDOT is about to add to Alki cross-streets

Monday, October 20

SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists
As the federal government shutdown extends to day 17, and with congressional leaders nowhere near negotiating, state officials are beginning to raise concerns of potential cuts to nutrition assistance benefits that feed millions if the government isn’t reopened. Minnesota has already halted new enrollments in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. And officials in Kansas, New Hampshire and New Mexico have warned their residents could miss their food assistance payments for November. Continue reading at WSS. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Nearly 90,000 join Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ march
The Seattle Police Department estimated the No Kings march stretched more than a mile long Saturday. Organizers with Seattle Indivisible reported preliminary counts of nearly 90,000 people taking part. The demonstration began beneath the Space Needle and poured into downtown streets, part of what organizers call the largest coordinated protest in U.S. history. The “No Kings” movement has grown from a few thousand participants just months ago to millions nationwide — unified in opposition to what demonstrators describe as President Trump’s slide toward authoritarianism. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

Washington’s economy stalls as hiring slows
Washington’s economy is joining other states in a slide toward recession, at least one expert says. Why it matters: Tariffs, slowing immigration and federal job cuts are driving slowdowns nationwide, according to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. Driving the news: Washington is among 22 states that are either in or near recession, per Zandi. The states make up about one-third of U.S. GDP. Continue reading at Axios. (Jacque Schrag)

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Auburn Reporter
Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County

Axios
Washington’s economy stalls as hiring slows
Shutdown could halt SNAP benefits for millions, states say

Capital Press
Solar fans race to beat federal deadlines, foes try running out the clock
More fires but less acreage burned in relatively mild fire season for Oregon

Columbian
School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools

Everett Herald
Everett-based Helion receives approval to build fusion power plant
Ferguson at No Kings rally in Everett: State won’t ‘bend knee’ to Trump.
South County Fire will clean the Port of Edmonds’ breakwater on Monday
Comment: Maybe we’re not so keen on political violence
Comment: Unease grows among deployed National Guard troops
Letter: Testing waste water for abortion pills is smaller government, how?

Kitsap Sun
A second ‘No Kings’ draws thousands out across Kitsap
Kitsap County postpones decision on new rules for equestrian facilities

News Tribune
I-5 ramp near Tacoma to close overnight Monday. Here’s what we know
Hundreds show up to No Kings protests in Tacoma. We asked them why
After Capitol break-in, experts hope to return WA historic piano to former glory
Man awaiting sentence in Point Defiance stabbing is mentally unfit. What’s next?
Handmaids, zebras and other protesters lend their voices to No Kings rally in Olympia
Opinion: If SNAP cuts go into effect soon, how will my neighbor eat?
Commentary: Housing is needed for domestic violence survivors
Commentary: Cuts to Medicaid and to insurance subsidies will push ERs past the brink

Puget Sound Business Journal
These high-paying jobs are growing — and they don’t require a degree

Spokesman Review
Valley to get a new early learning center, highlighting need for child care
Arraignment delayed for man accused of breaking into Washington Capitol
‘Recipe for abuse’: Labor leaders decry wage cuts for H-2A workers but growers support the changes

Washington Post
Supreme Court to hear challenge to law barring drug users from guns
The most and least expensive U.S. housing markets, from 1890 to today
White House declares victory over inflation. Not so fast, economists say.
Here’s who pays when undocumented immigrants get health care in America

WA State Standard
SNAP benefits on pace to run out in two weeks if shutdown persists
Energy Secretary Wright says ‘nuclear is going to become sexy again’
Washington will close hatchery that produces thousands of steelhead
Washington state governor vows he will never ‘bend the knee’ to Trump at No Kings rally

Whidbey News-Times
Ferry system sees increase in summertime riders

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Nearly 90,000 join Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ march

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tolling changes for SR 167 begin
Cleared for takeoff: SEA Airport will be getting another terminal
Sound Transit may roll out overnight bus between Everett, Seattle
Thousands march in ‘No Kings’ protests across western Washington
Hanford Site moves forward on project turning nuclear waste into glass
State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk

KNKX Public Radio
Should the state invest WA Cares dollars in the stock market?

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Thousands of Bellingham residents join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Company exploring development of battery energy storage system in Irongate

The Urbanist
Seattle Drug Ordinance Fails to Meet Treatment Promises, Report Says

Washington Observer
A homegrown weed fight

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

Friday, October 17

What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend in WA
Thousands are again expected to gather in Seattle and throughout Western Washington with a second round of “No Kings” protest planned Saturday. The protests come amid an ongoing partial federal government shutdown and as President Donald Trump deploys, or threatens to deploy, National Guard troops to U.S. cities like Portland, Ore., and Chicago, against the wishes of state and local officials. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

Why your daily cup of coffee in Seattle is so expensive now
If you’ve felt like your daily coffee fix is costing more lately, you’re right — particularly here in Seattle. Why it matters: Seattle saw the biggest rise in the price of a cup of coffee among 20 major U.S. cities between August 2024 and August 2025, according to data from the payment platform Toast. That’s based on orders at restaurants using Toast’s point-of-sale technology. By the numbers: The median price of a regular hot coffee in Seattle was $4.50 in August, Toast reported — up 12.4% from a year earlier. Continue reading at Axios. (Lindsey Bailey)

Trump’s new $100K visa fee could worsen state doctor shortages, experts say
In Kentucky, patients drive up to two hours to see Dr. Manikya Kuriti, one of the few endocrinologists who serve the rural communities surrounding Louisville. Kuriti’s husband, a pulmonologist, drives from Louisville to small hospitals an hour south and north, in Indiana, to help small teams treat critically ill patients. Rural communities have long struggled to recruit and retain doctors. Many rural hospitals are struggling financially, and have had to eliminate services or even shut down. The shortage of providers is critical in rural communities that tend to have higher rates of chronic illness and early death compared with their urban counterparts. Continue reading at WSS. (Spencer Platt)

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Axios
Why your daily cup of coffee in Seattle is so expensive now
EPA faces multi-state lawsuit over canceled grants for solar power

Capital Press
Waterways association honors Merkley, Kammerzell
Washington high court hears Farm Bureau’s cap-and-trade suit
Sawmill agrees to pay $574,000 in latest Clean Water Act settlement

Everett Herald
NTSB: Everett-based Titan imploded partly because of faulty engineering
Mother sues Edmonds School District after her son’s fingertip was severed

Kitsap Sun
Migrating summer chum numbers at Union River continue positive trend

News Tribune
Amazon bringing one of nation’s 1st new reactors to WA. Training center to open

Olympian
WA lawmakers confront reality of cuts coming from One Big Beautiful Bill (Robinson)

Puget Sound Business Journal
China-backed hackers blamed for Seattle firm’s cybersecurity breach

Seattle Times
What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend in WA
How much trash does a sold-out Mariners game produce? We’ve got the numbers

Spokesman Review
State health officials outline impacts of federal Medicaid cuts
Spokane council considers making it easier to fire their staff amid budget crunch
Landowners vote against proposed 100-acre housing subdivision in Pasadena Park
City reports street outreach has closed nearly 100 homeless encampments in 10 days

Washington Post
ICE is quietly building a massive surveillance network
GOP tries to brand ‘No Kings’ protests as ‘hate America’ rallies
$50,000 is the new normal for car prices. Can only the ultra-wealthy afford them?

WA State Standard
Renewed legal battle ramps up over Columbia Basin dams and salmon
With emergency repairs done, WA will reopen bridge over White River
Trump’s new $100K visa fee could worsen state doctor shortages, experts say
Bridge, building maintenance backlogs will hit state budgets as federal aid declines
Train line from Portland to Salt Lake City would bridge rural and urban gap, advocates say

Whidbey News-Times
South Whidbey salmon recovery project receives grant

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima County voters to consider cannabis ban on the ballot

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Ferguson says White River Bridge will open Oct. 17
FAA approves SEA Airport expansion plan, including new terminal by 2032
Police departments across US warn communities about ‘AI homeless man prank’

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
White River Bridge to reopen Friday, weeks ahead of schedule
Washington leads nation with largest decrease in vehicle thefts
Meet the Kitsap County K9s working to prevent drug overdoses at the jail
79 WA federal employees file for unemployment per day amid government shutdown

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe celebrates huge rebound of Baker River sockeye

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane dental office to offer free services to local veterans
Spokane nonprofit dedicated to supporting those in recovery hosts fundraiser to keep doors open

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Noncitizens aren’t auto-registered to vote, says Secretary of State

Cascade PBS
Mossback’s Northwest: Seattle’s 1913 Potlatch riot

The Urbanist
Duvall Growth Plan Faces Challenge After Disregarding New Housing Law

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: What to know for Friday; bridge trouble

Thursday, October 16

The Great ShakeOut returns to WA to promote earthquake readiness
The Great ShakeOut is back, Washington. About 1.6 million Washingtonians are registered to join over 58 million others across the world today in International ShakeOut Day. At 10:16 a.m. local time, people at work, school or home will participate in earthquake drills. And what’s a better occasion than Mariners fans causing a teensy earthquake themselves? A stadium full of roaring fans made the ground shake at T-Mobile Park when Jorge Polanco hit the game-winning single Friday in the historic 15-inning winner-take-all American League Division Series Game 5. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Immigration attorneys turn to centuries-old legal tool to help release clients from ICE custody
Immigration attorneys are increasingly relying on federal judges to help get people in ICE detention released. They’re turning to habeas corpus petitions. It’s a legal action that changed one woman’s life on Sunday. “I’m still adjusting to the routine, sleeping,” Melissa Tran said via Zoom on Wednesday. “I haven’t had enough sleep the past couple of days because of the time zone difference.” Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)

From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Within weeks, seven victims had reported violations by Idaho Department of Correction staff or contractors. And in the year that followed, those women and dozens more current and former female inmates have come forward to share similar experiences with InvestigateWest, the details of which are being reported here for the first time. In a state that incarcerates more women per capita than any other, never before have so many of them spoken out about the sexual abuse they faced behind bars. InvestigateWest interviewed more than two dozen of those women and identified another 10 victims through those accounts and documents obtained through public records requests. Continue reading at InvestigateWest. (Ryan Inzana)