Democrats have taken over committee chairmanships in Olympia, changing the committee structures as they have taken the majority in the House. (Washington State Wire)

Washington’s Supreme Court has made peoples’ immigration status
“generally inadmissible” in civil and criminal courts starting September 2018, unless a compelling reason has been provided by layers. (The Seattle Times)

Harassment-prevention training for senators and staffers has been approved for Olympia lawmakers by the Senate Facilities and Operations Committee. It will take place annually, at the start of every session. (The Seattle Times)

Seattle City Council rejects the head tax that was proposed by Socialist councilmember Sawant in a vote 5-4 last night. (My Northwest)

Shoreline permits for the Millennium Bulk Terminal have been denied by a county hearing examiner. The permits need to be approved for the $680 million coal-export terminal project on the Columbia River to go through. (The Spokesman-Review)

An effort to bring professional basketball to Yakima has begun, with people coming together to try to bring the Yakima Sun Kings back to the city. (The Seattle Times)

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