Week in Review

WA, OR, CA form vaccine alliance amid federal policy shifts. Investigation suggests fire officials coordinated immigration enforcement targeting firefighters. Sound Transit faces massive shortfall as regions clash over priorities. Seattle delays school phone policy. Waymo begins testing.

Spokane blocks warrantless ICE action, $15m Uber Eats settlement, UFCW 3000 backs Wilson, ethics investigation targets City social media activity, biker hit where safety upgrades were cancelled, school board updates, protests against Microsoft use by IDF

Seattle voters delivered a decisive message for change in Tuesday's primary election, with progressive challengers leading incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell and other moderate office holders in what political observers are calling a sweeping rejection of the current administration's moderate policies.

Ballots arrive for the August 5 primary as new endorsements announced, court bans Denny Blaine nudity, Hot Rat Summer art enforcement controversy, Harrell canceled safety upgrades, expanded surveillance causes concerns, business groups target Democratic legislative seats.

Assessor Wilson awaits charging decision; anti-Wilson polling emerges; Seattle Council filling vacancy; graffiti bill advances; City seeks to end SPD consent decree; Pierce Sheriff defies law for ICE partnership

WA faces $36B in Medicaid cuts affecting 640,000 residents from federal budget bill. King County Assessor arrested for alleged stalking. Seattle confirms new police chief amid reform expectations. Council revives housing development incentives and proposes sales tax for public safety funding