Ferguson warns Trump tariffs could cost Washington 32,000 jobs, billions in revenue Washington Governor Bob Ferguson issued a stark warning about the potential economic devastation President Trump’s proposed tariffs could bring to the state, citing a new nonpartisan analysis that projects massive job losses and significant price increases for families across the region. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5) --- Another hydrogen developer exits regional clean energy project A billion-dollar, ...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
WA, OR, CA form West Coast Health Alliance to preserve vaccine advice, standards The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Wednesday they are forming an alliance to coordinate vaccine recommendations for their states. Meanwhile, Florida announced plans to become the first state to phase out all vaccine mandates, including ending requirements that kids be vaccinated against dangerous diseases before enrolling in schools. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Hailey...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
West Coast governors say states will establish their own vaccine guidelines The governors of Washington, Oregon and California said Wednesday they’re forming a coalition to establish their own vaccine and immunization recommendations. The three Democratic governors — Oregon’s Tina Kotek, Washington’s Bob Ferguson and California’s Gavin Newsom — said their states formed a West Coast Health Alliance “to ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics” in response to w...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
Electric vehicle ownership growing as Bellingham adds charging stations Electric vehicles are surging in Whatcom County, with ownership doubling in two years, and the use of charging stations is growing exponentially, according to the city of Bellingham. There were 6,297 EVs registered in Whatcom County through Aug. 11, according to the Washington state open data portal. That figure was 3,223 in 2023. Statewide data isn’t available specifically for Bellingham. Continue reading at The Bellin...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
Firefighter arrests at Bear Gulch fire: Lawmakers, WA governor react The two firefighters arrested at the Bear Gulch fire had entered the U.S. illegally, according to a news release Thursday from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “While we don’t have all of the details yet,” Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove said in a statement, “this is all occurring at a time when the Trump administration’s crude and inhumane approach to immigration enforcement has intentionally and u...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
WA cuts off ICE access to data system used for immigration enforcement The state Department of Licensing revoked Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a data search system Wednesday after discovering the federal agency used it to get information about a Kirkland man targeted for deportation. The use of that data for immigration enforcement, confirmed by the state after a KING 5 investigation, violated an agreement between the licensing department and ICE’s Homeland Security Investig...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill Ramos It has been four months, but the letters keep coming. Standing in her home office on a warm July day, Sarah Perry shuffles through piles of the kind messages she has received after the April death of her husband. One of the more recent was left on Perry’s porch by her 7-year-old neighbor, Clementine. “I’m sorry your husband died,” Clementine wrote. “He was very nice to me, and he let me pick the strawberries you grow.” Continue reading a...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
Debate flares over WA child welfare law after rise in deaths and injuries Lawmakers in Washington are divided on whether to dial back a state law critics blame for a sudden spike in deaths and serious injuries among children enmeshed in the state’s child welfare system. Through June, at least 92 of these children had died or nearly died, the state’s Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds reported last month. The figures only capture cases the state Department of Children, Youth and ...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
Family rallies after longtime resident detained by ICE at citizenship interview Outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center, under sweltering heat, Melissa Chaudhry stood alongside her father—a retired veteran— while carrying her two young children, as she called for her husband’s release. “I wish I could say good afternoon, but it is not a good afternoon,” Melissa said to a crowd of supporters. “Something profound has happened.” Continue reading at King 5. (King 5) --- Some Was...| Washington State House DemocratsWashington State House Democrats
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push| Washington State House Democrats
WA homeless patients have a lot to lose under Trump’s Medicaid changes| Washington State House Democrats
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, Representative Sharon Wylie (D-Vancouver) was appointed to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) Best Practices Advisory Group, replacing former House appointee and now-State Senator Tina Orwall. | Washington State House Democrats
How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system| Washington State House Democrats
Washington state agency under fire for sharing drivers’ data with ICE| Washington State House Democrats
WA’s new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026| Washington State House Democrats
Civil rights, democracy hits put Black America in ‘state of emergency,’ National Urban League says| Washington State House Democrats
Advocates for immigrants sue to stop courthouse ICE arrests| Washington State House Democrats
After a child care worker is detained by ICE, a community is left reeling| Washington State House Democrats
Pacific Northwest cities swelter as summer nights get hotter| Washington State House Democrats
How Latinos in Washington are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t really have time for therapy’| Washington State House Democrats
Seattle Pride’s ‘louder’ theme celebrates trans youth| Washington State House Democrats
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House Bill 1921 proposes to modernize how we fund our transportation system in Washington, by replacing the per gallon gas tax with a pay by mile system. The reason this change is needed is because fuel efficiency of cars continues to grow, leading to a decline in gas tax revenues, putting our roads and bridges at risk.| Jake Fey
OLYMPIA – In an age where personal data has become the new gold rush, Rep. Shelley Kloba (D–Kenmore) has introduced the People’s Privacy Act to protect the autonomy, safety, and privacy of Washingtonians. This landmark legislation empowers individuals to take back control over their most valuable asset—their personal data—and ensures that companies can no longer profit at the expense of consumer rights. | Washington State House Democrats