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Pramila Jayapal announces new immigration bill and criticizes Trump’s policy reversals
Seattle City Wire - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district since 2017, recently used her social media platform to announce new legislative efforts and voice criticism of former President Donald Trump.On July 16,...
Washington state allocates $150 million for Medicaid-like health care to illegal aliens
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square As Washington state grapples with a potential fiscal crisis by 2027, the Legislature this session allocated $150 million to fund a Medicaid-style program offering healthcare to illegal aliens. It's a spending...
Commentary: Business cash bets the Washington state GOP can finally beat its Trump curse
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times (TNS) Maybe no one has felt the political hurt Donald Trump has inflicted on local Republicans more than Chad Magendanz. A decade ago, Magendanz, a Republican, was happily serving the King County Eastside as a...
After federal shutdown Washington prepares to continue support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth 988 crisis line
Shoreline Area News - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
Since launching in 2022, the subnetwork has provided tailored support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth ages 13 to 24. LGBTQIA2S+ youth have a higher risk of suicide...
Spiking lawsuit payouts put Washington state self-insurance fund $1 billion in the red
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) Lawsuit payouts by the state of Washington spiked to a new high of more than $506 million in the latest fiscal year, driven largely by claims of alleged abuse suffered by children in the foster care system...
Federal government accuses nine Washington state protesters of violence against ICE
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Alexandra Duggan and Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) Federal prosecutors are accusing nine protesters of crossing the line into violence against federal agents during a chaotic mass demonstration in Spokane over the detainment of two...
Seattle Art Fair is Back: Here’s What to See
Seattle Magazine - Washington State
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July 16, 2025
Last year, I wrote about Seattle Art Fair’s buzzy uptick in energy and doubled-down commitment to the local creative community. With the 9th edition opening this Thursday, everyone is eager to uncover what awaits at the Lumen Field Event Center —...
How Abortion Bans Are Affecting Where Women Live and Work
To Vima
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July 17, 2025
Alana Tedmon and her husband moved to the outskirts of Dallas in June 2022, attracted by the lower cost of living and proximity to family. That same month, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Texas followed by banning abortion through all...
Women's Euro knockout stages begin; Liverpool after star striker, Lionel Messi's buddy to join Inter Miami
CBS Sports - Florida
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July 16, 2025
Happy Wednesday! The Women's Euro returns midweek with the start of the knockout phase, including Thursday's much-anticipated quarterfinal between England and Sweden, while the transfer market heats up now that the Club World Cup is done and...
Washington state officials warn ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will wreak havoc on Medicaid system
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) With an American flag pin on his lapel, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4. It was a moment that many Washington state officials have been dreading. That’s partly...
Suspect connected to attack on journalist during anti-ICE protests in Seattle is arrested
Just the News
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July 16, 2025
The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Seattle last month was arrested Wednesday. The victim, Cam Higby, told The Center Square he got a text from a detective with the...
3 children injured, driver charged with negligent driving after crash in Cowlitz County
FOX 12 - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
COWLITZ COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - A 26-year-old woman has been charged after a crash in Cowlitz County left her and three children injured on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Washington State Patrol, 26-year-old Leah Brooking was driving north...
LGBTQ+ young people lose a crisis lifeline. What now?
OregonLive.com
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July 16, 2025
Editor’s note: This article includes mention of suicide and contains details about those who have attempted to take their own lives. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned that someone you know may be, resources are available here....
King County ramps up efforts to protect immigrants from ICE
KUOW 94.9 - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
The King County Council passed a resolution Tuesday that bolsters protections for immigrants and prevents county agencies from sharing information that could be used for immigration enforcement. The resolution comes after two state agencies — the...
When will Seattle Public Schools get its next superintendent? Not this fall
KUOW 94.9 - Washington State
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July 16, 2025
It remains unclear when Seattle Public Schools will have its next permanent leader in place. The Seattle School Board decided this week to extend the superintendent search to allow more time for community input. The original search timeline had...
Police arrest suspect connected to attack on journalist during anti-ICE protests in Seattle
The Reflector - Washington State
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Seattle last month was arrested Wednesday. The victim, Cam Higby, told The Center Square...
Seattle judge: Refugees from travel ban countries must be allowed to enter U.S.
Tacoma Daily Index - Washington State
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July 16, 2025
The Trump administration must allow refugees to enter the United States from countries covered by the president’s travel ban, a federal judge in Seattle ruled Monday. U.S. District Court Judge Jamal Whitehead’s decision opens the door for around...
Antifa suspect Jeremy Lawson arrested over brutal assault of journalist at Seattle 'No Kings' riot
The Post Millenial
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July 16, 2025
Jeremy Calvin Lawson, 33, of Monroe, Washington, who uses the alias "Jack Rack," has been booked into the King County Jail for felony investigation of assault. Seattle Police arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal assault on independent...
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown holds town hall in Pasco
KNDU - Washington State
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July 15, 2025
PASCO, Wash. – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown spent a hot summer afternoon in the Tri-Cities, engaging with the community at a town hall meeting at the HAPO Center. Brown emphasized the importance of understanding community concerns,...
‘The Epicenter: Global Women’s Sports Summit’ coming to Portland next week
FOX 12 - Oregon
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July 16, 2025
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland is rallying around women’s sports like never before. This week, the city is celebrating the rebirth of the Portland Fire as the brand for Portland’s new WNBA franchise. FOX 12 has exclusive details on more big...