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NW farmers high-five lifting of retaliatory tariffs on exports to India

The announcement comes from the White House and the Indian government during the ongoing state visit
- Anna King
Seattle 'streamlines' environmental review for some downtown buildings

The approval process just got faster for certain construction projects in downtown Seattle. The city council voted to cut down on environmental reviews for small and medium-sized projects in the area.
- Joshua McNichols
Yakima looks to 'Housing First' approach as homelessness grows

Solutions to homelessness are becoming more of a political issue – especially for a strategy known as “Permanent Supportive Housing,” or “Housing First.” This policy emphasizes getting people into housing as a first step toward solving more chronic issues like mental health or addiction. For decades this approach has had bipartisan support. But recent challenges from Republicans at the federal level are threatening the avenues for local programs to tap into national funds.
- Diana Opong
Seattle approves new director of Planning and Community Development

On Tuesday afternoon, the Seattle city council unanimously confirmed acting director Rico Quirindongo as head of the Office of Planning and Community Development.
- Joshua McNichols
King County Council tightens oversight of youth diversion programs

The King County Council is increasing its oversight of programs meant to keep at-risk young people out of courts and jail.
- Amy Radil
Seattle officials hammer out new plan to address open drug use in the city

KUOW’s Casey Martin reports.
- Casey Martin
King County Metro suspends 6 peak routes amid staffing shortage

This week some Seattle area bus commutes are getting a bit more complicated. That's because King County Metro is suspending peak weekday trips along routes 16, 232, 237, 301, 304 and 320 from June 12 through the 23rd. This comes ahead of the agency's plans for a wider reduction in services starting in September. But Metro is not making these cuts because of the usual suspects low ridership or a budget shortfall. Instead, the agency is citing staffing shortages.
- Hans Anderson
Rethinking Seattle’s ‘regressive’ taxes

City Council member Alex Pedersen is proposing a capital gains tax in the city. It’s part of an effort to rethink regressive taxes, and it if it's successful, it'll shave some money off your water bill. Seattle Times reporter Sarah Grace Taylor explains the proposal, and why the city is looking for new tax ideas.
- Patricia Murphy
Deadline looms over Oregon’s gridlocked legislative session

Republican walkouts over controversial bills block action
- Kim Malcolm
Harrell proposes ‘building performance standards’ to address Seattle pollution

Seattle’s biggest buildings would have to reduce their impact on the climate starting eight years from now.
- John Ryan

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