State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced he would consider legal action if President Trump were to declare a state of emergency to fund a border wall. Why should Ferguson let his duties as Washington State’s head lawyer interfere with his campaigning for his next job. “If Washington is harmed, my office will take appropriate steps to block this unlawful action, just as we’ve blocked more than a dozen illegal and unconstitutional policies of this president,” Ferguson said. (MyNorthwest)

On the heels of announcing the company would not be moving forward with its plan to bring 25,000 jobs to New York, Amazon announced it had no plans to expand in Seattle. Losing out on additional jobs is a result of, and likely goal of, Sawant’s anti-amazon policies like the jobs tax. “I believe the head tax debate here in Seattle had a little something to do with laying the foundation for these conversations that happened in New York,” said Seattle Councilmember Lisa Herbold. (Seattle Times)

The National Guard on Thursday showed up in North Bend to help residents deal with upwards of 2 feet of snow. Seven plows and four backhoes are working around the clock to remove snow and dig out residents said acting city administrator Mark Rigos.It’s been reported that some residents have been using skis and snowmobiles to travel around the city. (KING 5)

After a national search, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce selected former state Senator Joe Fain to be its new president and CEO. “I am honored and humbled to be selected for this role and will work tirelessly as an advocate for the business community,” said Fain. He succeeds Betty Nokes Capestany, who left to serve as the Pierce County economic development director. (KUOW)

Mabton’s former police chief and former deputy clerk received close to $190,000 to settle harassment claims and retaliation claims against the city. The two individuals agreed to drop their lawsuits against former Mayor Mario Martinez, former City Administrator Walt Bratton and the city. Martinezsaid the settlement payments were a “tactical” move by the city’s insurance carrier. (Yakima Herald)

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