A Seattle federal judge issued an injunction yesterday blocking the release of downloadable internet blueprints for producing 3D-printable guns. Judge Robert Lasnik wrote, “The Court finds that the irreparable burdens on the private defendants’ First Amendment rights are dwarfed by the irreparable harms the States are likely to suffer…” (Seattle Times)

It turns out the only thing more wrong-headed than Kshama Sawant’s policies is Kshama Sawant herself. After the death of John McCain, a war veteran, U.S. Senator, and genuine American hero, Sawant decided she would go to Twitter to attack the deceased. She blamed McCain for “hundreds of thousands of deaths” and said her solidarity belongs with the families suffering under McCain’s policies. (My Northwest)

The Seattle Department of Transportation admitted in April that the $930 million Move Seattle transportation levy program was in chaos, but the department dithered for a year prior before admitting the problems. Now, with a clearer financial picture, SDOT remains behind in formulating a plan for deciding which projects will receive funding and which will move to the backburner. (Seattle Times)

The Pierce County Council appears set to pass $6.1 million in funding to build a crisis stabilization center in Parkland. The facility would serve those facing immediate crises due to mental illness or substance-abuse issues. (Tacoma News Tribune)

The Spokane Valley City Council is set to appoint a five-person commission to evaluate a pay increase for city council members. City council members currently receive $9,000 per year, which has not been updated since 2006. (The Spokesman-Review)

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