Yep, it’s Monday
Happening in Olympia
The initial hearing for the lawsuit challenging “lawmakers’ assertion that they are excluded from stricter disclosure rules that apply to other elected officials and agencies,” began last Friday in order to establish ground rules for the hearing. (The Spokesman-Review)
$3 million in grant money from the US Department of Justice Sexual Assault Initiative has been given to Washington State to fund the testing of around 2,100 of the 6,000 untested rape kits in the state. Each kit is estimated to cost around $700 for testing. (MyNorthwest)
Western Washington
Seattle’s Finest Security & Traffic Control has spent $7.8 million over the last 5 years to hire off-duty police officers for traffic control and more. The company is owned by a retired Seattle police officer. The FBI is still investigating the price-fixing and intimidation in the hiring off-duty police officers in Seattle. (The Seattle Times)
Kirsten Harris-Talley has been chosen to serve on the Seattle City Council – filling the position vacated by Tim Burgess when he agreed to serve as interim mayor. Both positions will be re-assigned following the November election. Harris-Talley said she is, “ready to get to work. While I am here a short time, I plan to focus my priorities on what I have been working on.” (MyNorthwest)
Long Lake has been covered in toxic blue-green algae. The Kitsap Public Health District is asking people to avoid the lake as the toxic bacteria is potentially dangerous to people, pets, fish, waterfowl and livestock. (MyNorthwest)
Eastern Washington
Energy Northwest is able to ship radioactive waste to Hanford again after sending two shipments to the site with misinformation on their manifests. A state inspection was passed before the privileges were reinstated. (The Tri-City Herald)
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