The U.S. House voted 219 to 211 to terminate President Donald Trump’s use of emergency authorities to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, with bipartisan support, which would provide immediate relief to families and businesses in Northwest Washington.
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Seattle Aquarium Welcomes Harbor Seal Flounder To New Home
The Seattle Aquarium has welcomed 12 year old harbor seal Flounder to its Pacific Northwest home, providing permanent care for an animal deemed non releasable and unable to survive in the wild.
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DOH Awards Grants To Expand Perinatal Mental Health Care In Washington
The Washington State Department of Health has awarded grants to community organizations to expand access to mental health care for individuals during pregnancy and after birth, with a focus on populations most affected by maternal mental health conditions.
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State Lawmakers Approve Bills To Ban Noncompetes, Safeguard Jobless Benefits
Washington lawmakers passed two labor-backed bills to eliminate noncompete agreements and safeguard unemployment benefits for those who voluntarily accept layoffs, with strong bipartisan support.
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New Legislation Shields Pets With Preexisting Conditions From Losing Insurance
Washington State House of Representatives passed House Bill 1078, which aims to prevent pet insurance companies from canceling or refusing to renew policies based on a pet’s age, health condition, or preexisting issue, and to protect policyholders from disruptions when their insurance is transferred between affiliated companies.
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Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade Set For Wednesday In Downtown Seattle
Seattle will celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship with a citywide parade on February 11, expected to draw between 750,000 and one million fans, with regional transit providers offering expanded services to accommodate the crowds.
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City of Seattle Funds 12 Projects To Tackle Climate And Environmental Injustice
Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund has awarded $934,616 in grants to 12 organizations to promote environmental education, build community resilience, and address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.
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Cantwell Secures $75 Million For Washington Community Projects In Senate Funding Bill
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell announced that $75,178,000 in federal funding for 50 grassroots projects across Washington state has been secured as part of a Senate-passed appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, supporting transportation, infrastructure, workforce housing, health care, and social services.
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Community To Celebrate Life And Legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr. This Saturday
A public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., founder of BlackPast.org, will take place this Saturday, February 7, at 3 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Kent, Washington.
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Murray Demands Accountability At DHS Before Democrats Will Approve Funding
Senator Patty Murray has called for Republicans to join Democrats in enacting serious reforms to ICE and CBP as part of the DHS appropriations bill, citing recent incidents of abuse and violence by federal agents.
