State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed yet another lawsuit against the Trump Administration. The suit, filed by Ferguson along with 11 other attorneys general, challenges a Department of Labor rule that allows small businesses and self-employed individuals to join association health plans. Because that’s the big threat to health care in this country, association health plans…OK, Bob. (Washington State Wire)

The Seattle City Council is considering an ordinance to modify the city’s bikeshare program and expand the methods of travel. Shareable scooters are among some of the options rumored to be in the city’s future. So if you love random bikes scattered everywhere, get ready for scooter chaos. (My Northwest)

Shannon McMinimee, a former attorney for Tacoma Public Schools, is suing the district alleging that her successor is working to destroy her career. McMinimee contends that the new attorney doesn’t like her, and that those feelings have led to various troubles for McMinimee. (Tacoma News Tribune)

Franklin PUD announced it has stopped accepting applications for electricity use for cryptocurrency mining. The Tri-Cities area is attractive for crypto mining for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, due to the area’s low electricity rates. Thanks hydropower! (Tri-City Herald)

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