Washington’s Supreme Court ruled against a law requiring political parties to elect legislative chairs, saying the law would be unconstitutional. They ruled that the law interfered with parties’ self-governance. (My Northwest)

Seattle leaders address housing affordability, with mayor Tim Burgess stating, “we continue our push to address Seattle’s housing affordability crisis,” with a new plan that will, “extend our requirement that new developments contribute to Seattle’s affordable housing supply.” (My Northwest)

Socialist Seattle councilmember Kshama Sawant wants the wealthiest 10 percent of businesses to pay $200 per employee, which would double the proposed head tax for around 2,200 businesses – making it around a $50 million tax. (My Northwest)

The University of Washington is closing their pediatric-center building so that the dental school can close in on their $36 million debt deficit – which is estimated to leap $10 million higher if no changes are made before next year. (The Seattle Times)

Construction on Seattle’s $177 million First Avenue streetcars is underway despite a councilmember meeting where Councilmember Lisa Herbold said she was “motivated” to “question our investments,” and suggested the city, “potentially look at other options for this funding,” as $94 million of the project is to be paid for by local taxes and utility bills. (The Seattle Times)

Federal Way voters approved a $450 million school bond according to vote percentage –  earning 60.4% of the vote so far. In order to pass the bond, 3,300 more votes need to be tallied and they must maintain the approval rate above 60%. (The Seattle Times)

Seven leaks have been found at Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Tank AY-102, which is one of the oldest double-walled tanks that hold radioactive waste. (The Spokesman-Review)

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