Gov. Inslee has written a letter to the Interior Secretary to oppose increased entrance fees at national parks, saying the parks bring “significant economic activity and benefit” to the counties of Lewis, Clallam and Jefferson. (The Spokesman-Review)

State enrollment for health and dental plans begins this Wednesday. The deadline for coverage that begins on the first of the new year is December 15^th. (MyNorthwest)

Whatcom County voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against a new sales tax to fund a new jail. The tax would equate to 20 cents for every $100 spent on non-food purchases to help fund a $110 million jail in Ferndale. (MyNorthwest)

Federal Way is asking voters for $450 million to rebuild schools in a levy that will be voted upon in the upcoming election. The bond is almost three times the amount of the most recent bond – which was passed in 2007. (The Seattle Times)

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office has recommended voter-fraud cases to be charged by people who have admitted to voting for dead relatives and for people who have voted in multiple states – four cases total. (The Seattle Times)

“Get pulled over for expired car tabs and your ticket could be significantly cheaper than the renewal fee…” Read more about how some drivers are facing car tab increases that are more costly than tickets here. (The Seattle Times)

Seattle construction is blocking views and entrances to businesses in the Pioneer Square area and the city is refusing to help. “This is the mother of all disruptions. It’s hard to tell the place is even open,” bar owner Jack Geary said of his Irish Pub being blocked by construction. Many owners have claimed their business has been down by 40-50% since construction began. (The Seattle Times)

Dept. of Ecology is investigating a potential contamination at Hanford from liquid that was dumped on the ground. No contamination has been confirmed yet but, “WRPS and workers take protecting the environment and the public very seriously,” said Peter Bengston, spokesman for the Washington River Protection Solutions. (The Spokesman-Review)

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