Snopes of all places is correcting the record about what Republican state Senator Maureen Walsh (R-Walla Walla) said about Critical Access Hospital nurses during a debate last week on the Senate Floor. Backlash occurred when Walsh said some nurses at Critical Access Hospitals “probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day.” This, of course, was interoperated by the internet community as all nurses play cards during the day and don’t need breaks. That’s false. “Walsh was speaking specifically about nurses at small, rural Critical Access Hospitals. She was not referring to all nurses in all contexts,” Snopes wrote. (Snopes)

You can watch Sen. Walsh’s response to the controversy here. (KOMO News)

Washington state Democrats are demanding the expulsion of Republican state Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) from his caucus after a report that he allegedly participated in discussions of spying on and attacking political enemies. “We are joining WA Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib in calling for the State House Republican Caucus to completely oust Shea, protecting important state policy matters from his influence,” read a letter signed by Washington State Democratic Party Chair Tina Podlodowski. (Spokesman-Review)

You can read Rep. Shea’s response on his Facebook here.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) told waterfront business and tourism leaders that contractors are behind on the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. “It’s disappointing, that when someone gives you a commitment and doesn’t fulfill it, especially in our busiest period during the summer,” said Bob Donegan, president of Ivar’s. WSDOT spokeswoman Laura Newborn said contractors are looking for ways to speed up work. History teaches us they’re unlikely to find any. (Seattle Times)

A woman who investigators say was raped by a man who had been living in a city-sanctioned homeless camp is calling on city officials to show strong leadership. Documentary filmmaker Christopher F. Rufo helped the victim tell her story through a video posted to Facebook. Rufo said the victim wanted to tell the story of what happened to her and demand change from the City of Seattle about the problem of criminals and suspects living at city-sanctioned homeless camps and using public services. (KIRO 7)

The Yakima City Council is working to usher in a new era of transparency, decorum, and respect following complaints from members of the public. The outcry followed recent issues surrounding Councilwoman Kay Funk, eventually resulting in her barring from committee and commission assignments for six months. “For me, that phrase [maintaining decorum] speaks to treating everyone council members encounter with common courtesy and respect,” said Mayor Kathy Coffey. (Yakima Herald)

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