We demand action not endless conversation about change that might one day.. possibly.. maybe.. happen! #decolonizeuw pic.twitter.com/ogwzRwqvdc
— Decolonize UW (@decolonizeuw) May 12, 2016
King County Sheriff to Lose Helicopter Unit: Sheriff John Urquhart says budget cuts mean he ground the county's air unit, made up of two helicopters, and the marine unit. "The two units will be cut January first because I have no choice," Urquhart told KOMO.
Local Pharmacies Now Carry Over-the-Counter Naloxone Spray: The drug that Seattle police have used to save several people from heroin overdose is now available at Kelley-Ross Pharmacy Group. “If somebody is concerned that someone is at risk of an overdose, they can walk into a pharmacy and get these kits," CEO Ryan Oftebro told KING 5. More info here.
Former City Council Member Sally Clark Hit a Cyclist, Costs the City $400,000: Clark failed to yield and struck a cyclist in Tacoma in 2012, permanently injuring his leg and preventing him from working. The city is paying out $400,000 in a settlement, the Seattle Times reports.
Washington Teachers Union Challenging Charter School Law in Court: Remember when Democrats allowed a bill reestablishing charter schools to come to the floor for a vote, even though the Supreme Court outlawed charter schools last year and the state is criminally underfunding its public schools? Remember when Governor Inslee failed to veto it? Unsurprisingly, the Washington Education Association is suing to overturn the law, KING 5 reports. The argument is the essentially the same: "The Charter School law has an unelected charter school board which controls public money."
Big Climate Justice Protests Planned for Anacortes: "Hundreds of activists are gathering in Anacortes this weekend for protests aimed at keeping fossil fuels in the ground," KPLU reports. Activists say they plan to disrupt the functioning of oil refineries in the area and civil disobedience actions could get underway today.
Plenty of Weed in Washington State: The state's market requires about two million square feet of marijuana crop, KPLU reports. "Currently, more than 12 million square feet are approved for production."
Obama Administration Sends Message to Schools on Transgender Youth: They must be able to use bathrooms and restrooms consistent with their transgender identity, the administration warned yesterday.
Donald Trump Pretended to Be His Own Spokesman: Trump masqueraded as "an unusually helpful and boastful advocate for himself" in phone calls with reporters, the Washington Post reports. 😂
This Week on Blabbermouth, Our Week-in-Review Podcast: Andi Zeisler, cofounder of Bitch magazine on feminism and Beyonce, reportbacks from the Trump rally in Lynden, and an interview with a real live Trump supporter in Seattle. Listen here.
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