Washington state low-income energy aid continues despite federal shutdown The U.S. government shutdown has turned off the spigot of federal aid for people who need help to keep the heat on, but the situation in Washington state is less dire than elsewhere. John Ryan
See no emissions? State attorneys say Trump plan to stop tracking climate pollution is illegal A coalition of 15 states including Washington and Oregon says a Trump administration proposal to turn a blind eye to greenhouse gas pollution is illegal. John Ryan
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running. Associated Press
Issaquah on edge after ICE arrest outside preschool A series of immigration arrests has shaken an Issaquah preschool community over the past week. The arrests have also had a ripple effect throughout the city’s education system. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge’s order, federal trial reveals The revelation came to light Wednesday in federal court in Portland, where U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut will decide if President Trump acted lawfully or violated the state’s rights by trying to deploy the National Guard. Conrad Wilson of OPB
Is Seattle ready for a Portland-like federal response? Police, city leaders take preemptive steps Amy Radil
Judge rules ICE unlawfully detained a Seattle man. He's not alone As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement looks to deport a million people nationwide, attorneys say unlawful arrests are on the rise. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Naked bike ride protest caps week of demonstrations in Portland As many Portlanders return to work Monday after a relatively sedate and rainy weekend of marches and protests, the city awaits word on whether the National Guard will be allowed to deploy to city streets. OPB Staff
Is Seattle next? Mayor Harrell signs orders to protect city amid Trump's National Guard escalations Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday signed two executive orders aimed at protecting Seattle and its residents from federal law enforcement actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration. Stephen Howie
Federal judge blocks federalized guard from deploying to Oregon Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling capped a dramatic weekend that included President Trump sending California National Guard members to Oregon and ordering others from Texas. OPB Staff
