When you realize it’s Wednesday
Western Washington
Seattle is, no surprise, being sued again by landlords. The latest challenges a new city law that prohibits landlords from screening rental applicants based on criminal records. Landlords can be penalized up to $11,000 for a first offense and up to $55,000 after that, because Seattle is “woke.” (Seattle Times)
A new report says at least 61,000 commuters in the Seattle area spend at least 90 minutes in traffic commuting to work every day. Across the country, one in 36 commuters has an equally soul crushing commute. (My Northwest)
Bailey Stober, who recently resigned as King County Democratic Party chairman after an internal investigation, announced he’ll run for the state House in the 47th District as an “independent democrat.” Stober is challenging Republican Rep. Mark Hargrove, but the mail pieces will write themselves. (Washington State Wire)
Eastern Washington
Hanford workers who lost pension benefits under a failed economic development program are now suing for damages that some estimate at $100 million. The lawsuit seeks to restore full pension benefits and a judgment to be determined at a trial. (Tri-City Herald)
Last night the Yakima City Council considered a 20-person temporary farmworker housing facility within the city limits, with tentative plans for more after that. Opponents of the proposal say farmworker housing has traditionally been located near farms, which they argue makes sense compared to locating the units in the city. (Yakima Herald-Republic)
Futurewise, a left-wing anti-development advocacy group, is once again trying to stop Eastern Washington’s growth. Madilynne Clark with the Washington Policy Center lays out past attempts by the group, along with an overview of its current bid to petition the Growth Management Hearings Board for Eastern Washington to halt rural growth. (Washington Policy Center)
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