The King County Council has passed legislation to restrict the use of county-owned property for federal immigration enforcement operations, aiming to strengthen protections for immigrant and refugee communities.
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Murray, Wyden Urge Reversal Of Policy They Say Puts Migrant Children At Risk
U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Ron Wyden are urging the Trump administration to reverse proposed changes to a federal contract that would limit access to legal counsel and undermine protections for unaccompanied immigrant children.
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Seattle Lawsuit Against Trump Expands As Eight Governments Join Challenge
Eight additional city and county governments have joined Seattle’s federal lawsuit challenging two Trump executive orders that impose unconstitutional conditions on federal grants related to gender identity and diversity initiatives.
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Seattle Pauses CCTV Expansion, Orders Audit Ahead Of World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has paused expansion of the city’s surveillance camera program and ordered a privacy and data governance audit to balance public safety needs with oversight and civil liberties.
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Sound Transit Faces Criticism Over South Seattle, Ballard Rail Delays
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
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Chrissy Shimizu Named Executive Director Of Wing Luke Museum
Chrissy Shimizu has been appointed as the new executive director of the Wing Luke Museum, following a nationwide search, and will begin her new role on May 11.
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Legislature Passes Immigrant Worker Protection Act
The Washington State Legislature has passed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act, which requires employers to notify workers when federal immigration authorities request employment eligibility records and provides additional protections for workers.
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Wilson Announces Legislation To Rapidly Expand Seattle Shelter Capacity
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
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King County Approves One-Year Moratorium On New Detention Centers
The King County Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County, prioritizing community well-being and public health over detention infrastructure.
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The SHE-conomy Is Alive And Well In The PNW!
Black women entrepreneurs in Washington state are leading a growth story, with Black women-owned businesses increasing by 71.6% between 2017 and 2022, generating over $1 billion in revenue and boasting an 80.3% survival rate, despite facing challenges in accessing funding.
