When Gov. Inslee went back on his party’s word in 2017 and vetoed a B&O tax package lawmakers agreed on, manufacturers were once again left behind by Olympia Democrats. Kris Johnson, president of the Association of Washington Business, said the manufacturing sector has been losing ground to other sectors and could have used the support. Sorry manufacturers, Inslee had some sort of point to make (we just don’t know what it is). (The Daily Sun)

After legislators rushed to pass Initiative 940 (addressing the use of deadly force by police officers) and an amendment to it, screwing it all up in the process, the Olympian editorial board says they may need a special session to fix it. Lawmakers might need to act soon, depending on how a Thurston County Superior Court judge rules on a legal challenge to the final bill. (The Olympian)

Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen announced a bid as a Democrat for the state House in the 48th District. “Serving the people of Kirkland as Mayor and Councilmember has been a tremendous honor,” said Walen, who is supported by retiring House member Joan McBride. (Redmond Reporter)

The Seattle School Board selected Denise Juneau as the next Seattle schools superintendent. Juneau, a former Montana schools chief, takes over a position that has had a fair amount of turnover. If a contract is agreed to, she will take over Seattle schools on July 1. (Q13 Fox)

Environmental groups are appealing a permit issued by Skagit County for a project at the Andeavor Anacortes Refinery, asking for a chance to look further into environmental impacts of the Clean Products Upgrade Project – also known as “delay, delay, delay.” Skagit County already completed an environment impact statement for the project in July for the former Tesoro refinery. (Skagit Valley Herald)

Dori Monson argues Mayor Durkan’s plan to toll the downtown Seattle core with congestion pricing is not just a war on cars, but one on families. “Forget about parking — just to drive into the city, it would cost you somewhere between $15-20.” (My Northwest)

Washington State Penitentiary officials are working to address a hunger strike inmates began because of complaints about food quality. A penitentiary spokesman said one of the biggest complaints is the time food is being warmed before it is received by prisoners. (Union-Bulletin)

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