This is how Seattle will always remember you, Jon Ryan

Happening in Olympia

A Thurston County judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the state Dept. of Fish & Wildlife from killing some wolves from the Togo pack, which has taken to preying on cattle. When approving the kill, WDFW director Kelly Susewind said, “The evidence shows that nonlethal measures have not been successful, and the pack will continue preying on livestock unless we take action to change its behavior.” The no-kill order, asked for by pro-wolf groups, will be in place at least until a preliminary hearing on Aug. 31. (Seattle Times)

The Union-Bulletin editorial board applauded the recent judicial ruling that struck a gun control initiative, I-1639, from the ballot. The U-B wrote, “Superior Court Judge James Dixon’s prudent ruling was based solely on the fact that the sponsors of the initiative failed to follow the letter of the law in presenting to voters the petition…” Dixon’s ruling is being appealed to the state Supreme Court. (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin)

Western Washington

It seems Seattle City Light is continuing its documented tradition of overbilling customers. Bob Klug and his wife Linda, both of whom worked for Seattle City Light for over 20 years, were charged $2,002.04 for a two month bill cycle. Compare this to last year’s highest total of $608.74 and it doesn’t take 20 years in the industry to see something was seriously wrong. (Seattle Times)

The Aberdeen teacher’s union isn’t short on confidence, proposing a 35 percent pay raise for all licensed teachers in the district. That, unsurprisingly, is unrealistic. “Thirty-five percent, I honestly don’t even know how that would be accomplished,” said Aberdeen Superintendent Alicia Henderson. (The Daily World)

The Richland School District and its teachers union announced a tentative 3-year contract agreement. The agreement comes after months of negotiations. “We look forward to focusing all our energy on preparing to welcome students for the start of school,” the district said. (Tri-City Herald)

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