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Friday, July 18

Civil rights, democracy hits put Black America in ‘state of emergency,’ National Urban League says
Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has issued executive orders that forced businesses, schools, universities and state and federal agencies to dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Describing Black America as in a “state of emergency,” the National Urban League said the directives show the federal government is “determined to sacrifice its founding principles—equality, liberty, and justice—rather than accept the truth of a diversifying nation and deliver equitable opportunity for all.’’ Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Megan Varner)

Bullies or demonstrators? How court records are describing Portland’s ICE protests
As protesters and federal law enforcement have clashed outside the Portland offices for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mindan Ocon has had a front row seat. Her corner-unit apartment looks down on the frays along the South Waterfront. From her balcony, she’s recorded arrests and fights, which have been happening since early June. Continue reading at InvestigateWest. (Conrad Wilson)

LGBTQ+ crisis hotline shuts down. WA commits help for those 988 callers
A federal decision announced in June is causing the closure of a resource for LGBTQ+ Americans. But Washington state officials have a plan to try to fill the gap. “We’re deeply concerned about the loss of this vital service,” said Michele Roberts, the Department of Health’s assistant secretary for prevention and community health. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Liesbeth Powers)

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Axios
Trash strike stinks up Seattle suburbs
Washington slips in CNBC’s top states for business rankings

Capital Press
U.S. to probe Brazil’s agricultural trade practices
E. Idaho groundwater district works to optimize usage, monitoring
Arizona company fined for breaking Washington cap-and-trade rules

Everett Herald
Paving project will close I-5 lanes in Everett
Little Pilchuck salmon project gets boost from $4.6M state grant
Snohomish County PUD plans open house to discuss new transmission line

Kitsap Sun
Shellfish harvesting suspended in Kitsap due to biotoxin levels
Fueling delays cancel Sunday morning Seattle-to-Bainbridge ferry for 2 weeks
The Seattle metro area is growing. Here’s where people are coming from, new report finds
Will Washington get cooler temperatures this fall? What NOAA, Old Farmer’s Almanac predict

News Tribune
Pierce County improperly diverted $4.5M meant to improve 911 calls, audit finds
Tacoma’s homeless healthcare program is up and running. Is it what was promised?

Olympian
LGBTQ+ crisis hotline shuts down. WA commits help for those 988 callers

Peninsula Daily News
Olympic Medical Center CEO says Medicaid cuts will hit hard

Seattle Times
WA public radio stations brace for ‘devastating’ federal funding loss
1.4M of the nation’s poorest renters risk losing their homes with Trump’s proposed HUD time limit

Spokesman Review
Washington sues over new regulations to health care exchange
Spokane urges residents to water lawns less as river diminishes for the summer
The vague appearance of ICE agents could create problems for local police. Spokane’s police chief is trying to prevent that.

Washington Post
Activists try to preserve IRS’s Direct File now that Trump has ended it
Health insurance through Affordable Care Act faces big premium hikes
With PBS funding cut, will the next generation be raised by ‘Skibidi Toilet’?
Trump’s antisemitism task force targets other conservative complaints about colleges

WA State Standard
Creative marketing and open arms: Is it enough to draw business back to WA’s border towns?
Civil rights, democracy hits put Black America in ‘state of emergency,’ National Urban League says

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KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
WA distributes 2,000 Hope Cards to survivors with protection orders
988 suicide & crisis hotline to end specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth
Fecal matter, toxic algae blamed for high bacteria at King County beaches
OFCO: 45 child deaths or near-deaths in WA last 3 months, many involving fentanyl in the home

KNKX Public Radio
Zero-emissions drayage trucks coming to Seattle and Tacoma

KUOW
Advocates for immigrants sue to stop courthouse ICE arrests
WA food banks, hospitals and more bracing for Big Beautiful Bill

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Cascade PBS
PBS, NPR rescission vote passes Senate, heads back to U.S. House

InvestigateWest
Bullies or demonstrators? How court records are describing Portland’s ICE protests
The U.S. government sold off these aging ships — leaving states in the Pacific Northwest to pay the price

MyNorthwest
WA distributes 2,000 Hope Cards to vulnerable survivors
Federal judge blocks WA law requiring clergy members to report confessions
OFCO: 45 child deaths or near-deaths in WA last 3 months, many involving fentanyl in the home

The Urbanist
Seattle Inspector General Violating Disclosure Laws by Altering, Withholding Records

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Friday info, + big weekend ahead

Thursday, July 17

Advocates for immigrants sue to stop courthouse ICE arrests
Immigration advocacy groups sued the Trump administration Wednesday for dismissing cases in immigration courts in order to place immigrants in expedited removal for swift deportations without judicial review. As the White House aims to achieve its goals of deporting 1 million immigrants without permanent legal status by the end of the year and a 3,000 arrests-per-day quota for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, immigrants showing up to court appearances have been arrested or detained. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Grace Deng)

1.4M of the nation’s poorest renters risk losing their homes with Trump’s proposed HUD time limit
Amid a worsening national affordable housing and homelessness crisis, President Donald Trump’s administration is determined to reshape HUD’s expansive role providing stable housing for low-income people, which has been at the heart of its mission for generations. The proposed changes include a two-year limit on the federal government’s signature rental assistance programs. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Lindsey Wasson)

Pierce County violated state law by diverting millions in tax revenue meant to improve 911 calls, state audit finds
The accountability audit, published in June by the Office of the Washington State Auditor, centered on Pierce County’s installation of a distributed antenna system throughout a county building in 2022, which is home to a handful of government entities, most notably the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and the county jail. The county claims in a written response to auditors that it had met the obligations to invest locally in the enhanced 911 system. Continue reading at InvestigateWest. (Moe K. Clark)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Oped: Washington state’s child care crisis demands real solutions

Axios
Washington slips in CNBC’s top states for business rankings
Bill would prevent ICE from detaining or deporting U.S. citizens
Senate passes Trump’s foreign aid, public broadcasting clawback
Trump administration sued by 20 states over FEMA funding cuts

Capital Press
Military aircraft activated for wildfire support
New dietary guidelines to boost dairy products
Indonesian millers commit to buying 1 million tons of U.S. wheat each year

Columbian
Vancouver City Council strives to make multifamily tax exemption more enticing to induce construction

The Daily News
Candidates for Wallis’ Longview council seat talk fluoride, taxes, tourism
WA increases to supplies, special ed give Longview schools unexpected boost

Everett Herald
Online feeds from WA’s wildfire detection cameras are now available
Snohomish County will host climate resiliency open house on July 30
How Roadless Rule repeal could affect forests like Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
‘Voter friendly’ election ballots set to go out for Snohomish County voters
Deportation flights at WA airport up dramatically this year, advocates say
Editorial: Check state’s transportation road map from now to 2050

The Inlander
Decades after it was initially promised, the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program delivers Columbia River water to Central Washington farmers

Kitsap Sun
Vehicle thefts spike in the summer. What is the most stolen car in Washington?
Port Orchard a step closer to razing Bay Street homes to build pedestrian, bike path
Volcanoes are turning in their sleep across the US. What does that mean for Washington?

News Tribune
Opinion: The open bidding system for ferries is saving Washington taxpayers

Olympian
WA’s population growth is decelerating, state estimate shows

Puget Sound Business Journal
New SBA partnership aims to boost workforce development for manufacturers

Seattle Medium
Strickland Urges Federal Action On Delayed Washington School Funding
City Of Tacoma Settles Manuel Ellis Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $6 Million

Seattle Times
WA sues Trump administration for disaster funding cuts
Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump
1.4M of the nation’s poorest renters risk losing their homes with Trump’s proposed HUD time limit
Opinion: Children are safer when families are supported — not separated

Spokesman Review
Stay calm. The ‘earthquake swarm’ at Mount Rainier is normal
Greenacres fire destroys seven homes in Omak; residents look ahead to recovery
Tiny home village for the homeless planned in Spokane’s West Hills neighborhood
Washington hands out 2,000 ‘Hope Cards’ to people with protection orders in program’s first 6 months

Tri-City Herald
Pasco man charged with injuring ICE agents reaching into his moving truck

Washington Post
Here legally since 1999, thousands of immigrants have 60 days to leave
Vought says to expect a second rescissions package from the White House

WA State Standard
Advocates for immigrants sue to stop courthouse ICE arrests
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
Crime victim programs in Washington struggle as funding erodes
Video feeds from Washington’s wildfire detection cameras now available online
Washington prepares for end of 988 crisis line support tailored to LGBTQ+ youth
US Senate Republicans vote to claw back funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid programs
Thousands of delayed federal transportation grants will get paid out, secretary pledges
WA hands out 2,000 ‘Hope Cards’ to people with protection orders in program’s first 6 months

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Exclusive: A Washington state agency is sharing drivers’ private data with ICE

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Air conditioning is becoming more common in Seattle
All northbound lanes on section of I-5 will close this weekend
With long lines, trash drop-off sites expand as strike enters day seven
WA sues Trump administration for cutting FEMA disaster mitigation funding
Boeing, Alaska Airlines settle $1B lawsuit with passengers after door plug blowout
Docs detail investigation; 4-year-old shoots Lynnwood mom with sleeping dad’s gun
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office major arrested for DUI will not face charges at this time

KUOW Public Radio
King County ramps up efforts to protect immigrants from ICE
Washington prepares for end of 988 crisis line support tailored to LGBTQ+ youth

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane may tighten water restrictions as drought worsens
Firefighters lift all evacuation orders for wildfire near Omak Airport
Disability Pride Celebration in Riverfront Park to mark ADA anniversary

NW Public Radio
Spokane weather service dealing with staff vacancies
Undocumented students in WA navigate immigration policy changes
Federal agents arrest Spokane activists for actions during anti-immigration enforcement protests

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Cascadia Daily News
PeaceHealth 3-year outlook: Increased local demand, youth mental health a priority
Opinion: Red Scare-era nativist laws supercharge MAGA drive to strip noncitizen rights

Cascade PBS
WA fruit growers rely on H-2A visa program despite flaws, costs

InvestigateWest
Pierce County violated state law by diverting millions in tax revenue meant to improve 911 calls, state audit finds

MyNorthwest
WA joins national effort to end drunk driving with in-vehicle alcohol detection technology

The Urbanist
Sammamish Council Pursues Denser Town Center Vision Amid Backlash

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK, WEATHER: Thursday info, with extended heat alert

Wednesday, July 16

After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling
Already, the staffing shortage in child care is near crisis levels. It’s far worse for children with disabilities — about a third of those families say they face significant difficulty finding care for their kids, partly because there are too few people with the ability, expertise or desire to work with their children. Immigrant women like Orozco Forero have been helping to fill that void. They now make up 20 percent of all child care workers. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Stephanie Wishon)

Disability advocates concerned about destruction of WA state records
In 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, and later in 2024, the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) quietly changed its policy for how those documents are stored, allowing even decisions that disability advocates say have precedential value to be deleted after six years. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Kevin Clark)

Washington’s DOL is sharing information with ICE. Are they using that data to deport people?
In 2018, the Washington state Legislature passed a law that, among other things, prevents state agencies from sharing residents’ personal information with federal officials when it comes to immigration enforcement. It’s part of a range of laws and policies that makes Washington a sanctuary state. A new investigation from KING 5 shows at least one state agency has quietly been sharing that kind of information with some Homeland Security agencies as deportations ramp up. KING 5 investigative reporter Kristin Goodwillie told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about her reporting. Continue reading at KUOW. (Lindsey Wasson)

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Auburn Reporter
Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

Axios
Why Seattle votes in August — and how it got that way
DHS sends migrants to Eswatini in new 3rd-country deportation
Trump’s Powell attacks show why Fed was designed to be independent

Capital Press
Trump’s beef with Brazil cheers cattlemen’s groups
Oregon governor requests tariff reports from state agencies
Court rejects hazelnut farmer’s case against organic labeling rules

Everett Herald
State’s draft of climate action plan open for public comment
Monroe unveils its new $17M City Hall and municipal court
Snohomish County will host climate resiliency open house on July 30

The Inlander
Federal indictment leads to arrest of several who tried to block ICE on June 11

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Passenger ferry study released

Kitsap Sun
What is the Education Department’s role? What it supports in Washington
Ready to fly: A look at the first Kitsap-built, electric-powered, solar-sourced airplane

News Tribune
Starbucks CEO sends a stern message to loyal employees
Tacoma refugee-aid group scores a victory against Trump administration
Loss of ‘operational funding’ leads to layoffs at Tacoma, Seattle shipping firms
Opinion: Nuclear power is a key piece of Washington’s clean energy future

New York Times
Student Loan Repayments Are About to Look Very Different
Rum, Fisheries and a Sculpture Garden: The Quiet Winners in Trump’s Big Bill

Olympian
New DNC website blasts Big Beautiful Bill for ‘robbing working Washingtonians’

Port Townsend Leader
City identifies $111 million needed in transportation projects

Puget Sound Business Journal
Federal bill boosts affordable-housing credits, but local policy hurdles remain

Seattle Times
Federal agents arrest Spokane ICE protesters
‘Inexcusable’ — Washington joins suit over federal education cuts
Disability advocates concerned about destruction of WA state records (Pollet)
Spiking lawsuit payouts put WA self-insurance fund $1 billion in the red

Skagit Valley Herald
Concrete Town Council appoints new member, rejects $56,000 building study

Spokesman Review
Federal government accuses nine Spokane protesters of violence against ICE
Spokane and Seattle bishops ask federal judge to block new mandatory reporting law (Frame)
Washington joins multistate lawsuit challenging pause in funds to after school programs
Cantwell, Baumgartner team up to oppose legislative ‘power grab’ for college sports’ richest conferences
Gonzaga President Katia Passerini talks changes, initial ideas and higher ed woes in first day leading the school
Opinion: Reimagining the Columbia

Washington Post
Justice Dept. hits states with broad requests for voter rolls, election data
Trump administration has suspended work on NOAA tool to predict extreme rainfall
This conspiracy theory used to be niche. Now it’s embraced by Republican lawmakers.

WA State Standard
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling
Deportation flights at WA airport up dramatically this year, advocates say
English ivy added to list of plants that are illegal to buy or sell in Washington
Video feeds from Washington’s wildfire detection cameras now available online
US Senate Republicans advance bill stripping funds from NPR, PBS, foreign aid
Education Department in the middle of a growing tug-of-war between Trump, Democrats
Comment: My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle community calls for urgent action on ‘chaotic’ stretch of road
ICE deportation flights escalate at Boeing Field, drawing scrutiny, outcry
Trash delays hit dozens of Washington cities amid Teamsters strike expansion

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Car crashes into work zone along I-5 in Tukwila
King County reaffirms status as sanctuary county
Seattle City Council approves new penalties to fight graffiti
Where to drop off your trash as Republic Services strike continues
Deputies: 4-year-old in Lynnwood accidentally shoots mom, Dad arrested
Seattle Police Department unveils high-tech crime center, raising privacy concerns
Public Health says avoid the water at these King County beaches due to high levels of bacteria

KUOW Public Radio
Washington state bans invasive ivy
Washington’s DOL is sharing information with ICE. Are they using that data to deport people?

KXLY (ABC)
Stuckart makes first appearance for ICE protest charges in packed Federal courtroom

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Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham retail, office vacancies rise
Voters to decide on Bellingham Port Commission expansion from three to five members
Bellingham Public Schools’ old district office could become site of new cohousing community

MyNorthwest
King County re-affirms status as sanctuary county
WA law: No penalty for rescuing kids, pets from heatstroke in cars
13 migrants transferred out of Tacoma onto ICE flight while immigration groups protest

Washington Observer
Counting the costs of annexations

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Wednesday watch, with heat alert
UTILITY WORK ALERT: SPU plans ‘smoke testing’ in some West Seattle sewers

Tuesday, July 15

Pacific Northwest cities swelter as summer nights get hotter
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a short but intense heat wave that will bring some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Why it matters: Even the nights will stay warm, prolonging the potential health effects of extreme heat. Driving the news: Much of western Washington and Oregon — including the Seattle and Portland metro areas, the Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge — are under a heat advisory through Wednesday night as unusually high temperatures sweep the region. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

Seattle judge rules U.S. must allow entry for refugees previously approved before travel ban
A federal judge in Seattle ruled that the U.S. must allow refugees blocked by the travel ban to enter the country. According to The Washington State Standard, U.S. District Court Judge Jamal Whitehead argued that the Trump administration must allow entry for the approximately 80 refugees who were already approved and cleared all requirements. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (The Associated Press)

This measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote
A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some residents from registering and kick some voters off the rolls. A Republican-led effort to make Washington residents prove they are U.S. citizens before receiving a ballot is hitting the streets. Continue reading at KUOW. (Elaine Thompson)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Letters to the editor: Immigration, state budget

Auburn Reporter
Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

Axios
Bear Gulch fire spreads near Lake Cushman
Pacific Northwest cities swelter as summer nights get hotter

Bellingham Herald
WA officials warn ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will wreak havoc on Medicaid system

Capital Press
Yakima basin water supply drops even lower

Courier-Herald
Construction on Spiketon Bridge has begun

The Daily News
No longer rural? New state data changes Cowlitz County designation
Will more timber sales on SW WA public land reduce wildfires? Conservationists say no
Sanctuary county status unlikely to risk federal funding, Cowlitz County commissioners say

Everett Herald
Mini heat wave moving into Snohomish County
Snohomish County to receive portion of latest $16M opioid settlement
Opinion: State should have given ferry contract to shipyard here

Kent Reporter
Weeklong closure of SR 18 at I-90 begins July 17
Republic Services work stoppage continues in Kent
I-405 weekend closures scheduled for this summer in Renton

Kitsap Sun
Mason County fires report signs of containment, slowing spread

Mercer Island Reporter
Prescribed burns are an essential tool for forest health

News Tribune
Recent upgrades and future plans for popular 150-acre park in Pierce County
With temperatures pushing 90, Tacoma announces beat-the-heat resources
Alert asks Pierce County residents to follow watering schedule, skip Fridays
Whatcom County activist held at ICE facility for 4 months makes ‘sad’ decision

New York Times
PBS and NPR’s Last-Ditch Fight to Save Funding
Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response
Dismissals at Justice Dept. Would Bypass Civil Service and Whistle-Blower Laws

Olympian
WA officials warn ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will wreak havoc on Medicaid system (Jinkins)

Seattle Medium
Seattle Waste Collection Continues Amid Garbage Strike Affecting Surrounding Areas

Seattle Times
Pierce County sheriff’s major strikes pregnant woman, kids in crash, WSP says
Employees at the nation’s consumer financial watchdog say it’s become toothless under Trump

Skagit Valley Herald
State awards $4.6 million in local recreation grants

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Carnation issues statement about Tolt Dam flood warning system

South Whidbey Record
Rezoning request denied by Langley City Council in 2-1 vote
Jury finds former head of Island County Republicans guilty in Elections Office mask mandate case

Spokesman Review
Annual survey shows decrease in Spokane County homelessness from last year
High winds escalate fire in Okanogan County, forcing evacuations
Conservationists celebrate as Blue Fern surprisingly backs out of one Thorpe Road development
Washington set to launch first renovated hybrid-electric ferry in fleet

Washington Post
What a dismantled Education Department could look like
Senate Republicans divided over looming vote to rescind $9 billion in spending
Trump wants to automate the work of federal employees. Here are 6 agencies to watch.
Inflation heated up in June, as Trump’s tariffs began to pressure more sectors in the economy

WA State Standard
Public school enrollment continues to fall
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling
Refugees from travel ban countries must be allowed to enter US, Seattle judge rules

Yakima Herald-Republic
Newhouse introduces bill to help Astria Toppenish hospital
Yakima domestic violence coalition marks four years. Here’s what has changed
Selah-based juice company accused of not paying Eastern WA workers full wages

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Judge expected to issue injunction against WA law designating clergy as mandatory reporters
Farm worker activist Alfredo Juarez to self-deport in order to get out of Northwest Detention Center

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Protecting kids against window falls
New WA law protects pets, kids from hot cars
COVID-19 on the rise in King County as summer wave hits
Speeders Beware: Cross-country speed enforcement to begin
Pierce County major arrested, accused of DUI crash in Graham
Washington bans sale of a common plant, deems it noxious weed
City of Seattle ordered to come up with plan to address public lewdness at Denny Blaine Park
Report: 76% of tested Washington beaches showed unsafe fecal contamination levels in 2024
Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

KNKX Public Radio
Portland family detained at border facility for 2 weeks in apparent violation of immigration policy

KUOW Public Radio
This measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote

KXLY (ABC)
Several homes lost in wildfire burning near Omak airport
Report: Spokane County seeing decline in homeless population
WSP troopers arrest suspects for vandalizing electrical boxes and stealing copper wire
“There’s pretty much nothing left”: Spokane-based rancher loses over 100 acres to Hope Fire

NW Public Radio
WA farm labor organizer ends his deportation fight after 4 months in ICE detention

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Cascadia Daily News
Consolidation of Blaine schools paused for one year
Detained Northwest WA farmworker activist ‘Lelo’ will voluntarily depart to Mexico

Cascade PBS
For Washington Latinos, fear of ICE raids is reshaping daily life

MyNorthwest
Lewis County’s unanimous vote to become non-sanctuary county
Seattle judge rules U.S. must allow entry for refugees previously approved before travel ban

The Urbanist
Op-Ed: The War Over Tacoma’s Planting Strips

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT, ROAD WORK: Tuesday info, with heat alert ahead

Monday, July 14

How Latinos in Washington are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t really have time for therapy’
Alejandra Guzman-Mercado was just weeks away from graduating college – the first in her family to do so – when a judge denied her father’s request to remain in the United States and ordered his deportation. Now, two months later, Guzman-Mercado said she’s still grappling with the emotional weight of her father’s deportation. “My mental health has had to take a backseat because I’m taking care of other people’s mental health,” she said. “I know it’s counterintuitive, but I don’t really have time for therapy.” Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Michael M. Santiago)

Majority of homeless students in Washington live ‘doubled-up’
More than three-quarters of Washington’s 42,000 homeless students aren’t sleeping outside or in shelters. They’re on someone’s couch, staying temporarily with friends, relatives, or acquaintances, often without a room or a bed of their own. It’s a situation known as being “doubled-up.” The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s report shows that more than 24,000 students are sharing housing with other people, due to housing loss or financial hardship. Continue reading at NWPB. (Jenni Rodas)

Bolder efforts needed to save Northwest’s endangered orcas, report finds
Efforts to save the Northwest’s endangered orcas are not working on either side of the U.S.-Canada border, according to an international panel of scientists. In a new report, the panel of 31 researchers call for bolder measures to bring the endangered whales back from the brink of extinction. The whale experts say these orcas urgently need comprehensive action for quiet, clean, salmon-rich waters. Continue reading at KUOW. (John Durban)