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Trump denies Washington state's disaster-aid request, again

For a second time, President Donald Trump has denied Washington state’s request for major-disaster aid following a bomb cyclone storm that hit in November.
- John Ryan
A 'perfect' season for Washington's sweet cherries turns sour because of deportation fears

It was supposed to be a banner year for Pacific Northwest cherries. Cherry production is estimated to be about 10% above last year’s, the fruit is high quality, and California’s shorter-than-usual season meant cherry pickers would be free to migrate north to bring in the crop. The only problem? They never showed up.
- Monica Nickelsburg
Mayor Harrell says Seattle's FIFA countdown clock sends a political message

Seattle started its official countdown Wednesday, marking one year until it hosts the FIFA World Cup.
- Joshua McNichols
Washington state exploring options to fight Trump's travel ban

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown said his office is taking a careful look at the Trump administration’s new travel ban and considering whether the state has a legal basis to challenge it.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Seattle protesters block ICE vans from leaving immigration court

On Tuesday morning, about 40 people gathered at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle, which houses a federal immigration court. Some clashed with police in an attempt to block vehicle access to the building with electric bikes and scooters.
- Scott Greenstone
'The only place I have to go': Snohomish County's last social center for disabled adults is closing

The last day center providing services for adults with disabilities in Washington's third most populated county is closing. Part of the problem: A lack of state funding support.
- Jeanie Lindsay
Trump's birthright citizenship order lands in Seattle appeals court

Federal appeals court judges in Seattle on Wednesday questioned a Trump administration lawyer and Washington’s solicitor general over the president’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship.
- Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant launches congressional campaign

Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says she'll run as an independent socialist in the upcoming race for Washington's 9th Congressional District.
- Noel Gasca
King County assessor says he won't resign amid stalking allegation scandal

King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson is refusing to step down or suspend his campaign for county executive. A number of elected officials have called for him to leave office after news broke Thursday of his ex-fiancee filing her second restraining order against him in a year.
- Scott Greenstone
A Pierce County man expected to be deported to Vietnam. Instead, ICE routed him to South Sudan

His deportation is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to deport immigrants to “third countries" — places other than the immigrants’ country of origin.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez

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