Maybe Spokane can just 3D-print a parking garage
Happening in Olympia
With control of the Legislature up for grabs this November, a few key swing districts are in focus. One of them is the 35th District Senate seat currently held by Democrat Tim Sheldon. Except the party targeting him may not be the one you’d think. “The very liberal, head-tax type Democrats are angry with me because I will listen to both parties,” said Sheldon. (Seattle Times)
Other hard-fought legislative contests include Federal Way’s 30th District as well as the 26th District covering Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. “In two weeks, all this money came in,” said Sen. Mark Miloscia, (R-Federal Way). “It’s unreal.” Liberal political action committees have already spent $200,000 to unseat Miloscia, a labor-friendly Republican who switched parties four years ago. (Tacoma News Tribune)
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Trump Administration over its decision to allow plans for 3D-printed guns to be released online. “For people who think you can download and just print a firearm is possible, but it is not that simple. It takes a fair bit of work to get something to be functional,” said Mike Crumling a gun hobbyist. (My Northwest)
Western Washington
The King County Council gave its first public vetting of a plan to give $180 million in public funds toward fixes at Safeco Field. The Public Facilities District agreed to terms of a 25-year extension to the Mariners’ lease of the stadium. That deal is dependent on the county council approving Executive Dow Constantine’s proposal to send $180 million in hotel and motel tax revenue toward capital projects at Safeco. (Seattle Times)
Eastern Washington
The Spokane City Council is setting aside Mayor David Condon’s request for a $31 million bond measure. Part of the measure would have allocated $10 million for construction of a parking garage near the Spokane Arena. (The Spokesman-Review)
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