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Thursday, November 21

Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create ‘firewall’ of abortion protections
Officials in blue states are vowing to build a “firewall” of reproductive health protections as they anticipate federal and state attacks on abortion access under the Trump administration. A number of states have passed “shield laws” designed to minimize the legal risks for people who provide or access abortions. But just eight states — California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington — protect abortion providers from legal action regardless of where their patient is located. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (John Moore)

Washington state increases Veteran-Owned Business spending by 152% in 2024
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating a 152% increase in spending with Veterans-Owned Businesses (VBOs) in this fiscal year. The increase represents a $27.5 million increase over the past three-year average and a result of Executive Order 22-01, which promotes equity in public contracting. This achievement can be attributed to the WDVA for their collaborative work with state agencies to increase contracting opportunities for VOBs. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (WDVA)

The case for converting vacant offices to congregate housing
Using a “flexible co-living” model in office to residential conversion projects could significantly cut costs and open up new opportunities for creating affordable housing in downtown business districts, according to a study recently released by The Pew Charitable Trust and Gensler, a global architecture, planning, and design firm. Recently the Washington State Legislature and City of Seattle have passed legislation in favor of congregate housing. In compliance with state law, congregate housing can be permitted in all multi-family zones in the city, including low-rise zones. Continue reading at The Urbanist. (Neiman Taber Architects)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Lightning strikes Saron Lutheran in Hoquim
Seismic planning for Aberdeen schools draws officials’ interests

Axios
How growth is fueling the Eastside’s transformation
Redmond’s shift from bedroom suburb to urban hub
Pacific Northwest pummeled by deadly storm system

Bellingham Herald
High-Speed Rail Plan Pushed For Pacific Northwest

Capital Press
$2 billion USDA initiative aids specialty crop producers
EFSEC overrules county, approves solar panels on farmland
Dungeness crabbers sue WDFW over GPS boat monitoring program
Washington ranchers: Process too hazy for clear decisions on wolf removal

Everett Herald
‘A brutal hit’: Everett library cuts will lead to reduced hours, staffing
‘It almost killed me’: Bomb cyclone wreaks havoc in Snohomish County
Commentary: County budget proposal deserves clear explanation

The Inlander
State law now allows for more traffic cameras. Spokane decides to dedicate its resulting revenue to new ideas.
Immigrant communities and the nonprofits that help them prepare for a potential shift in immigration policy
Spokane Public Schools begins a new era, naming schools after a Holocaust survivor, a Japanese American teacher and a Chicano art professor

Kitsap Sun
Whooping cough surges, vaccination rates have declined across Washington
Wind storm takes out power to thousands, cancels Bainbridge Island schools
Suquamish Tribe opens Clearwater Market near Poulsbo, first off-reservation venture
An ecology worker noted her ferry receipt coated in chemicals. Now WSF is phasing them out

News Tribune
Ambitious effort to bring more housing to Tacoma’s neighborhoods passes City Council

New York Times
Should gay couples worry about their benefits under Trump?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Local visitors returning to downtown Seattle
Why the construction outlook for 2025 looks ‘cloudy’
What another Trump term might mean for housing affordability

Seattle Times
Inslee execs exit as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor
House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon to install cameras to help law enforcement

Spokesman Review
Pennell to serve as federal judge in Eastern Washington
Spokane Valley City Council votes unanimously to further criminalize homelessness
Spokane Public Schools, Parks and Recreation to study partnership in future tax proposals

Washington Post
Antiabortion groups, emboldened after election, plan crackdowns
Amazon and SpaceX aim to defang federal labor board; Trump may help
10 programs that could be on the ‘government efficiency’ chopping block
AI’s hunger for electricity threatens decades of progress cutting emissions

WA State Standard
WA lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts and looming deficit (Robinson)
Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create ‘firewall’ of abortion protections

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Hoquiam church steeple destroyed by lightning strike
Lake Stevens, surrounding areas assess damage from bomb cyclone
Eloise’s Cooking Pot in Tacoma serves 75,000 people per month in need of food
Tacoma’s cash assistance pilot program leads to improved quality of life for families
‘We’ll get through this’: Redmond residents work together after bomb cyclone damage

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Thousands of Washingtonians still in the dark, could go days without power
Washington state increases Veteran-Owned Business spending by 152% in 2024
Lockdown averted: Former student arrested after making school threats in Cashmere

KNKX Public Radio
Tri-Cities activists plan to file lawsuit against Clean Energy Center approval

KUOW Public Radio
Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement

KXLY (ABC)
Idaho colleges could be forced to close DEI offices with board vote
Student arrested for having a replica handgun at Shadle Park High School

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Crosscut
Washington low-income home buying program underused, auditor says

MyNorthwest
La Niña wreaking havoc in the Pacific Northwest bringing more wind, rain

The Urbanist
The case for converting vacant offices to congregate housing

Wednesday, November 20

After election, here’s what crisis hotlines in Washington saw
Though Trump doesn’t take office for two months, election night clearly raised anxieties and fears for many Americans. In Washington, operators of some regional crisis lines say they saw a spike in calls in the days after Nov. 5, with the majority of callers expressing worry about the potential impacts of the election. While an increase in calls can’t explicitly be tied to any one event, operators say many of the calls they’re taking are related to Trump’s promises to roll back rights for transgender Americans and conduct mass deportations of large numbers of undocumented immigrants. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

Inslee execs heading for exits as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor
Washington Secretary of Health Umair Shah said Tuesday he will step down next month, joining other state agency leaders planning to exit before Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson takes office. Shah is one of six members of Gov. Jay Inslee’s executive cabinet intending to leave on or around Jan. 15 when Ferguson, who is now attorney general, will begin his term as Washington’s 23rd governor. Both Inslee and Ferguson are Democrats. But even when partisan control of the governor’s office does not change hands, shakeups in the executive ranks aren’t unusual. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (Bill Lucia)

Washington state sees sharp increase in whooping cough cases
Washington has had a sharp rise this year in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The state reports that 1,303 cases have been reported statewide so far in 2024, as of Nov. 9. That’s a sharp increase compared to the same time frame in 2023, when there were 54 cases reported statewide, according to a weekly report by the Department of Health. According to a Department of Health announcement earlier this month, at least 28 people in Washington have been hospitalized including 12 infants under the age of 1. Continue reading at Crosscut.

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Aberdeen Daily World
Men caught in Grays Harbor with 179 pounds of illegal mushrooms

Axios
Nooksack evictions set to begin after Thanksgiving
West Coast bomb cyclone hits with heavy rain, high winds

Bellingham Herald
Thousands lose power in Whatcom County in wake of ‘bomb cyclone’ that battered the region
Bellingham City Council approves a new roundabout, coming to city’s north side in the spring
Bellingham crews begin cleaning up encampment near Walmart, where the unhoused have moved on

Capital Press
Washington ag to Ferguson: Re-appoint Sandison
Report: Windmills and solar panels can yield more cash than crops

Everett Herald
Fight over 8% tax hike central to Snohomish County budget talks
Have thoughts on increased I-405 toll prices? The state wants to hear.

News Tribune
Deficit spending, increased sewerage costs heading to this Pierce County city next year
A long stretch of Tacoma highway has gone dark as thieves once again hunt pricey metal

New York Times
Storm Unleashes Heavy Rain in Washington State, Leaving Nearly 600,000 Without Power

Port Townsend Leader
Know about recreational fishing? Fish and Wildlife seeks committee members

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle City Council narrowly rejects capital gains tax proposal
Kroger-Albertsons: Court ruling date delayed in Washington state case
The white-collar job market hits a new normal — and everyone hates it
Building industry group seeks emergency action in wake of I-2066’s passage
Affordable housing provider plans 730-unit redevelopment in Rainier Valley
WTIA CEO Michael Schutzler to step down after 11 years heading tech association

Seattle Times
Seattle Public Schools may withdraw closure plans
After election, here’s what crisis hotlines in Washington saw
Years behind schedule. Millions over budget. Inside WA’s big IT fix
Seattle council OKs new budget, loosens JumpStart tax’s spending rules
What the Western WA windstorm means for buses, light rail and ferries
As deadly bomb cyclone whirls into Seattle, another may be right behind

Skagit Valley Herald
La Conner School District released from financial oversight

Spokesman Review
Central Valley School Board sends letter against transgender girls in sports
Spokane Public Schools sees uptick in homeless students as district launches annual gift card drive
Washington man among four business owners federally indicted in alleged scheme to violate the Clean Air Act
Spokane County Commissioners approve 2025 property tax increases; average homeowner to pay extra $3 annually
The Spokane police ombuds can’t tell the public how officers were disciplined in their reports. It led to misinformation over a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sticker
Opinion: Collaboration can help youth, rural areas gain access to mental health care

Washington Post
See if your city is poised to bounce back from the next climate disaster
Record-setting bomb cyclone, intense as a hurricane, lashes Northwest
RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Oregon shows what’s coming.
How Trump’s tariffs could spark a trade war and ‘Europe’s worst economic nightmare’
Wrestling scandals shadow the rise of Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for education secretary
What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV physician Trump tapped to run Medicare, Medicaid and ACA

WA State Standard
Even blue states are embracing a tougher approach to crime
Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington
WA Congressman Adam Smith: Democratic Party brand is ‘broken’
Inslee execs heading for exits as Ferguson prepares to take over as WA governor

Yakima Herald-Republic
Sunnyside budget proposals would increase rates and close museum, pool and senior center

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Bellingham sweeps notorious homeless camp
Harsh winds easing ‘dramatically’ as bomb cyclone moves away from western Washington
‘Enough is enough:’ Tacoma Firefighters Union demanding more funding in new city budget
SPS superintendent to reevaluate school closures amid community opposition, budget concern
Live updates: Widespread traffic impacts after major windstorm, hundreds of thousands of power outages

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Roundup of roads and highways blocked by storm debris
Two people have died and half a million remain without power following ‘bomb cyclone’

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle parents rally ahead of school closure proposal update
$18 tolls? Proposal would increase tolls again on I-405, SR 167 express lanes
Washington school board urges state athletics body to ‘restore equity’ to sports
Over 520,000 without power in western Washington, PSE warns of ‘multiple day outage’

KNKX Public Radio
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and causes power outages across the northwest

KUOW Public Radio
Seattle may not close elementary schools, after all
Dam siren blares false alarm to Skagit Valley town
How the Seattle City Council plans to patch a budget hole with JumpStart revenue

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane residents to see increased property tax in 2025
Spokane Valley City Council votes to make sleeping in parks a misdemeanor
Spokane conservationists work to save 200-acre Thorpe property from development
Spokane County schools notifying families about possible exposure to whooping cough

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Cascadia Daily News
Port of Bellingham passes 2025 budget without property tax increase
Early look at Skagit County 2025 budget includes property tax increase
Rep. Alex Ramel reelected Majority Whip ahead of 2025 legislative session (Ramel)

Crosscut
Washington state sees sharp increase in whooping cough cases
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection
Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup
Dave Reichert concedes to Bob Ferguson in WA gubernatorial race

MyNorthwest
Tacoma pet food bank temporarily closing amid rising demand
WDFW seizes 179 pounds of mushrooms from pair of foraging bandits
Seattle stabbings: Teacher injured in classroom attack, 60-year-old man stabbed in neck
‘Multiple day outage’ expected as hundreds of thousands have lost power in Western Washington

The Urbanist
Sara Nelson Warns She Can Kill Any Transit Project She Wants
King County Metro Testing Onboard Cameras to Cite Bus-Lane Violators
King County Extends Metro Public Restroom Pilot, Considers Longer-Term Plan

Tuesday, November 19

Thurston County sheriff responds to string of injuries, fatalities following pursuits
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders went to Facebook Saturday to respond to the fatal collision that happened Nov. 14 in Tumwater after a deputy initiated a traffic stop for a reckless driver. “Last night, tragedy struck again,” Sanders said. “A TCSO deputy attempted to stop a recklessly driven Dodge Charger, who instead of pulling over, fled at speeds well over 100 mph.” It is one of five incidents this year that have resulted in a death or injury. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Thurston County)

Gun buyer background checks restart as WA courts’ online systems are running again
Most of Washington state courts’ computer systems are up and running again following a two-week shutdown that disrupted operations in local courts and halted processing of thousands of firearm background checks. The Administrative Office of the Courts restored networks, databases and the Washington Courts website throughout the weekend. Online access to the Blake Refund Bureau, the appellate court document portal and e-filing for appellate courts were still unavailable as of midday on Monday. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (Getty)

Priced Out: Fear and resistance in WA mobile home parks
Hurst & Son LLC, a Port Orchard company that owns about 60 mobile home communities in Washington, purchased Hideaway in 2015. Since then, residents allege the company has cut down trees that once shaded the park, removed a playground, allowed roads to crumble and curtailed maintenance — all while hiking lot rental rates, charging extra for previously included utilities and imposing new fines. Washington state law provides some protections against predatory landlord practices — placing restrictions on how rents can be raised, certain fees and maintenance responsibilities. Housing advocates have also appealed to the state Legislature to adopt additional protections and limit annual rental increases as the housing market has tightened. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Genna Martin)

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Axios
Seattle’s warming winters, charted

Capital Press
Washington utilities call keeping grid up to snuff ‘moon shot’

Courier-Herald
High winds expected on the Plateau Tuesday night

The Daily News
Small business help comes for rural Washington counties at new center at LCC

Everett Herald
2 in Snohomish County infected in E. coli outbreak tied to carrots
Opinion: County budget requires balance of cost-savings, fee

News Tribune
Water advisory issued for this prominent Tacoma waterway, health department says
WA state’s court system suffered two-week data outage. Here’s where things stand now
New Pierce County executive reflects on what it will take to address homelessness crisis
Pierce County warehouse project near popular trail approved; 100s of trees to be removed
Opinion: You wouldn’t hire an amoral felon to help in your store. Just to run your country

New York Times
Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

Olympian
Thurston County sheriff responds to string of injuries, fatalities following pursuits

Peninsula Daily News
High tides, strong winds expected to hit Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing lays off nearly 2,200 workers in Washington
City of Seattle hires law firm to defend against lawsuit from landlord
Open enrollment can be frustrating. Here’s how to cut costs and guide informed decisions.

Seattle Times
Trump allies eye overhauling Medicaid, food stamps in tax legislation
The owl hunters: the deadly campaign to save a Pacific Northwest icon
Trump confirms plans to use the military to assist in mass deportations

Spokesman Review
Spin Control: Flags at half-staff last week to mark Evans’ passing
Spokane parks tax will likely be delayed for a third time – this time with the Park Board’s blessing
How Washington state’s health secretary is preparing for likely massive shift in federal health policy under RFK
Northwest lawmakers not surprised Trump would ‘take a wrecking ball’ to Justice Department with Matt Gaetz pick
A North Central graduate was just named Miss Trans USA, and she hopes to use the platform to protect and ‘inspire greatness’

Washington Post
ChatGPT is little help for doctors in diagnosing diseases, study finds
What the Republican trifecta could mean for student loan borrowers
12 big changes Trump could make to climate and environment policy
The upcoming housing battle that could roil mortgage costs even more
Record-setting bomb cyclone, intense as a hurricane, to lash Northwest

WA State Standard
Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington
Boeing layoffs will include nearly 2,200 workers in Washington
Democratic attorneys general prep for role as last line of defense in Trump era
Gun buyer background checks restart as WA courts’ online systems are running again

Wenatchee World
Chelan County Clerk’s Office to close to counter traffic until Friday

Yakima Herald-Republic
More support for families in place to address crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people in WA

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Lewis County voter admits to signing two ballots
Bomb cyclone will lead to damaging winds in western Washington Tuesday
8 minutes to eat lunch at school? KING 5 investigates Washington lunch periods
‘It’s unbelievable’: 11-year-old among trio arrested in connection to Seattle convenience store robberies

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
North Cascades Highway is closed for the season
Marysville considers 3 options for school closures
Boeing lays off over 2,000 Washington employees
WHO, CDC warn measles cases are increasing in America and worldwide
Seattle Public Schools holds last community meeting regarding school closures
Background checks are back! WA State Patrol clears thousands for aspiring gun owners
Families rally to save North Beach Elementary as Seattle Public Schools considers closures
The Chinatown-International District on edge amid rising violence, city vows to increase safety

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle City Council nears crucial budget vote amid $250 million deficit
Everett expands buffer zone prohibiting sitting, lying in some public spaces
WSDOT crews prepare for more snow; urge drivers to prepare for winter roads

KNKX Public Radio
Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after dam removal project
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
Hayden Island community voice concern as I-5 bridge replacement moves forward

KUOW Public Radio
Moratorium remains for wine-tasting rooms in rural King County. Could it be the final pour?

KXLY (ABC)
New community group calls for action against city policies
Mead School District faces new lawsuit over abuse allegations
Central Valley School Board passes transgender sports resolution
HEART program collects donations for SPS students facing housing instability
West Plains residents still waiting for permanent solution to PFAS-contaminated water

NW Public Radio
Tri-Cities activists file lawsuit challenging approval of Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center

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Crosscut
Priced Out: Fear and resistance in WA mobile home parks
Washington police oversight agency has yet to open an investigation (Stonier)

MyNorthwest
Spokane County sees deer, horses succumb to separate diseases
Amazon packs the most powerful punch when it comes to pricing

The Urbanist
King County extends Metro public restroom pilot, considers longer-term plan

Washington Observer
Legal clashes loom over gas initiative

Monday, November 18

A slow start for Washington office tasked with probing police violence
In 2021, Washington lawmakers created the nation’s first state-funded office to investigate police killings…providing an extra layer of accountability for deadly use-of-force incidents that disproportionately impact Native Americans but that are rarely prosecuted. [I]n the three years since its inception, the Washington office’s effects have been muted. The agency cites staffing shortages and the difficulty of building the agency up from scratch as the primary challenges. Continue reading at KNKX. (Ashley Ann)

Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?
The primary focus of international climate negotiations this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, is how to pay for the costs of cutting global climate pollution and adapt to the impacts of climate change. But there’s another issue lurking: whether climate change has already heated the planet near, or past, 1.5 Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) beyond preindustrial temperatures. That’s one of the major goals laid out in the 2015 Paris Agreement. But several new analyses, scientific studies, and international reports suggest the goal of keeping warming to below 1.5 C is becoming further away from possible. Continue reading at KUOW. (KUOW)

Multilingual programs in Washington schools promote bilingualism and biculturalism
English proficiency has risen among Latinos in the United States while usage of Spanish has declined, according to the Pew Research Center. In Wenatchee, two schools are taking an approach to increase the number of Spanish speakers by introducing a second language early in a child’s education. Currently, Washington state has about 148 dual language schools across 40 school districts. In March, Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1228. The law provides grants to school districts and state-tribal schools to expand dual language programs statewide. Continue reading at NW Public Radio. (Jacob Ford)

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Axios
Washington natural gas ballot measure to face legal challenge

Bainbridge Island Review
Federal funding to repair parts of Hood Canal Bridge

Bellingham Herald
Bellingham completed its lead pipe audit. Should you be concerned about your drinking water?

Capital Press
Weather expert predicts mild winter, cold blasts possible

The Daily News
1 in 4 motorists in this state’s police chases were innocent. Find out where.
Woodland City Council passes ordinances targeting camping, ‘aggressive begging’

Everett Herald
Marysville unveils 3 options for upcoming school closures
Everett adds ‘no sit, no lie’ zone around children’s museum
With $10B deficit looming, Inslee calls for WA agencies to make cuts (Robinson)
Marysville increases mandatory minimum penalties for repeat offenders
See where state money is funding environmental work in Snohomish County

Kitsap Sun
Sewage spill leads to no-contact advisory at Kitsap Lake
Find a place of respite: A new park is coming to Bainbridge Island

News Tribune
Interstate 5 will get overnight closure this week. Here’s what you need to know
Pierce County warehouse project near popular trail approved; 100s of trees to be removed
Rules of the Road: Should I trust my teen driver? How about my assessment of their skills?

Puget Sound Business Journal
South Lake Union streetcar survives, for now
Harrell shares next moves in campaign to boost downtown Seattle
SBA’s nonbank lenders could see stricter oversight. Here’s what it means for businesses.
Federal court strikes down overtime pay change. Here’s what it means for employers.
Opinion: Seattle industrial land is unique and irreplaceable (Nguyen)

Seattle Medium
Trump Re-Election Sparks Deep Concern Among Black Women
Washington Voters Reject Initiative To Make Long-Term Care Program Voluntary
Washington Prepares For Second Trump Term: Ferguson And Brown Vow To Defend State Rights

Seattle Times
Boeing lays off more than 2,000 Washington workers
Abandoned RVs pile up after WA program is put on pause
The power of a logjam: A vision of the Northwest’s rivers of old
Seattle renters, workers need parking, but its cost can be shocking
Harrell announces new team to address crime, beautify downtown
Bird flu killed more than half of WA tern colony near Port Townsend
Pharmacies are yanking cold medicines from shelves. So what are the options now?

Spokesman Review
Spokane to examine its 32-year partnership with C.O.P.S.
Woman charged with embezzling over $100K from Spokane Tribe of Indians
Whooping cough wave hospitalizing Spokane kids has already surpassed 2015 outbreak
Central Valley School Board to reconsider stance on trans athletes at special meeting Monday
Signature problems spark high ballot challenges in largely Latino-populated and student-populated counties in Eastern Washington

Tri-City Herald
‘Almost unconscionable.’ Tri-Cities families struggle with critical youth mental healthcare

Washington Post
Trump confirms plans to use military for mass deportations
Trump allies eye overhauling Medicaid, food stamps in tax legislation
California’s leading liberals are preparing to ‘Trump-proof’ their state
The owl hunters: The deadly campaign to save an icon of the Pacific Northwest
Climate summit host faces backlash over support for fossil fuels, crackdown on dissent

WA State Standard
Bird flu decimated tern colony in northwest Washington
Race for WA Supreme Court seat still close as final votes are tallied
State panel not ready to scrap building codes targeted by gas initiative

Wenatchee World
State denies Chelan and Douglas counties’ organics exemption, citing Winton’s compost facility readiness

Yakima Herald-Republic
School libraries in Yakima Valley feel the pinch as districts cut back
Yakima County Commissioners raise sheriff’s salary to keep up with higher law enforcement wages
In Indian Country, ‘it’s so important that we work together’ to address domestic violence, prosecutor says

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
‘$300 for 30 bags’: Belltown business blasts Seattle’s trash fees
8 people in Washington sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots
Why car thefts are a gateway to more serious crimes committed by kids

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Mason County Sheriff’s Office vandalized, robbed
Washington reports 8 cases in multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to bagged carrots
Gun sales resume in Washington after system outage halted background checks statewide
Anheuser-Busch accused of retaliation for Seattle plant closure amid worker contract negotiations

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest
Salmon return to lay eggs in habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Downed wires, equipment failure leave thousands of Seattle residents without power

KNKX Public Radio
A slow start for Washington office tasked with probing police violence (Stonier)
Accused of violating worker rights, SpaceX and Amazon go after labor board

KUOW Public Radio
Boeing is laying off nearly 2,200 Washington employees before Christmas
Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?
E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states, including Washington

KXLY (ABC)
Second case of chronic wasting disease confirmed in Spokane County
Washington State Patrol resumes firearm processing after system shutdown
Spokane deputies will not face charges for fatally shooting child rape suspect
Juvenile arrested for threats against Ephrata schools, other threats under investigation

NW Public Radio
Pertussis on the rise in the Northwest
Housing developers file lawsuit against the city of Walla Walla
Multilingual programs in Washington schools promote bilingualism and biculturalism

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Cascadia Daily News
For Whatcom families who homeschool, there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach
How people in behavioral crisis in Whatcom County can access help by phone
Three households, disenrolled from Nooksack Tribe, receive eviction notices in court order

Crosscut
A guide to WA’s mobile home tenant protections and dispute program

MyNorthwest
Boeing lays off nearly 2,200 people in Washington, state reports

The Urbanist
Council Affirms Support for SLU Streetcar, but Opposes Center City Extension

Washington Observer
Breaking down Democrats’ gains in the Legislature

Friday, November 15

Demand for homelessness services in Pierce County has surged so far this year, data shows
Pierce County Human Services recently reported that the county’s homelessness-response system has served nearly 17,500 people through the first three quarters of 2024. According to the data, the largest service used by more than 7,000 individuals has been the diversion program provided through Coordinated Entry. Diversion can often come in the form of cash assistance to prevent someone from becoming unhoused. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Tony Overman)

With $10B deficit looming, WA governor calls on state agencies to make cuts
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. A Nov. 8 memo from Inslee’s budget director cited rising costs, increasing demand for public services and lower-than-expected tax collections for a projected operating budget shortfall between $10 billion and $12 billion over the next four years. Cuts are needed to balance the spending plan Inslee will release next month for the 2025-27 biennium. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (Bill Lucia)

WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people
The 2024 election saw lower turnout across the nation, in every region and in many demographic groups. In Washington, the drop in participation was especially pronounced among young people. About 64% of registered voters 18 to 24 cast ballots this year — a decrease of about 8.5 percentage points from 2020. Younger folks almost always vote in lower numbers than older age groups, but this year’s turnout decline made that even more noticeable. Continue reading at KNKX. (Nate Sanford)