Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
The federal government plans to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region of Washington
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Starbucks loses appeal over union election at Seattle store: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected Starbucks' claims that an employee vote to unionize at ...
reuters.com/legal/starbucks-loses-appeal-over-union-election-seattle-store-2024-04-24/
Hundreds of WA students walk off campuses to protest U.S. aid to Israel: Hundreds of high school and college students across the Puget Sound region walked out of ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/hundreds-of-wa-students-walk-off-campuses-to-protest-u-s-aid-to-israel/
Seattle’s Bed Bath & Beyond space to find new life: The organizers behind Bumbershoot are transforming the sprawling, two-floor building into a year-round ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/downtown-seattles-bed-bath-beyond-building-to-become-an-arts-center/
Quick Glance: Reviving Downtown Seattle with Cannonball Arts
- Former Bed Bath & Beyond store in downtown Seattle to be transformed into a contemporary art center.
- Cannonball Arts, a project by New Rising Sun, will convert the 66,000-square-foot space into an art center.
- The initiative aims to activate downtown, provide opportunities for local artists, and boost the local arts economy.
- Cannonball Arts will host a variety of events, creating a vibrant and unique creative hub for both locals and tourists.
$20 Minimum Wage Backfires as Restaurants See Orders Plummet: The Seattle City Council is deciding whether to pass a new law that would adjust its prior PayUp ...
newsweek.com/20-minimum-wage-law-seattle-delivery-orders-1894785
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
Tesla driver told police he was using Autopilot during fatal crash: Incidents like the Washington crash have raised concerns about the effectiveness of Tesla's ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-driver-using-autopilot-fatal-crash-2024-4
Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
EVs and hybrids are projected to account for 1 in 5 light-duty vehicles sold in 2024.
Here's where those sales would be.EVs still have "momentum" but growth better in some markets than others
Say goodbye to foam coolers, takeout containers. WA ban starts in June: The prohibition on the sale and distribution of foam products like coffee cups ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/say-goodbye-to-foam-coolers-takeout-containers-wa-ban-starts-in-june/
Quick Glance: Foam Coolers, Takeout Containers Banned in Washington from June 1
- Foam takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1.
- The ban also includes single-use foam coolers and other products made from the material.
- Environmental group Oceana calls for a nationwide ban on foam.
- Washington offers a variety of alternatives to foam food containers.
City of Seattle crews begin removing pro-Gaza mural in downtown: City crews began removing a pro-Gaza mural in front of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/city-of-seattle-crews-begin-removing-pro-gaza-mural-in-downtown/
Storm unveil their new ‘home’ at expansive new facility in Interbay: Storm co-owner Lisa Brummel led a 40-minute tour of an expansive new facility she referred ...
seattletimes.com/sports/storm/storm-unveil-their-new-home-at-expansive-new-facility-in-interbay/
On second night of Passover, protesters in Seattle demand cease-fire: The demonstration was led by the Seattle chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace and was timed to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/on-second-night-of-passover-protesters-in-seattle-demand-cease-fire/
Inside Bill Gates' real estate, from his Seattle to Florida houses: Bill Gates is one of the country's top landowners and owns houses in Washington, California ...
businessinsider.com/bill-gates-house-real-estate-property-portfolio-list-settle-washington
50 years ago, seeds of the influential Tilth Alliance were planted: Fifty years ago, forward-thinking food growers formed the group that would become today's ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/tilth-alliance-at-50-this-group-revolutionized-how-we-eat-and-compost/
46 people arrested after pro-Palestinian protest at Sea-Tac Airport: The expressway leading to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was closed for hours ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/sea-tac-airport-expressway-closed-due-to-protesters/
Unpaid rent in low-income housing skyrocketed, evictions may be next: Tenants in low-income housing are struggling to pay rent — or refusing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/unpaid-rent-in-low-income-housing-skyrocketed-evictions-may-be-next/
Intiman brings a traveling museum, Black and African history to the stage: “The Lion Tells His Tale” is the stage incarnation of Delbert Richardson’s American ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/intiman-brings-a-traveling-museum-black-and-african-history-to-the-stage/
Live: Student walkout: Updates as WA students protest Israel-Hamas war: Students at over two dozen local high schools and colleges planned to walk out of class ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/student-walkout-updates-as-wa-students-protest-israel-hamas-war/
Chiefs GM Brett Veach laments one past draft miss: Receiver D.K. Metcalf: Chiefs general manager Brett Veach laments one miss in the draft: receiver D.K. Metcalf
kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article287823990.html
2024 Is a Fight for Our Democracy. Join Me.: If you’re ready to fight for our democracy, build our progressive movement, and organize for our future ...
thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/04/25/79484001/2024-is-a-fight-for-our-democracy
6 people charged in cease-fire protest that blocked I-5: Six people were charged Thursday with disorderly conduct in connection with the Interstate-5 cease-fire ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/6-people-charged-in-cease-fire-protest-that-blocked-i-5/
Slog AM: City Scrubs Language from Pro-Palestine Mural, Youth Jail Holds Kids Three Times Longer Now, WA GOP Officially Opposes Democracy
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/25/79484520/slog-am-city-scrubs-language-from-pro-palestine-mural-youth-jail-holds-kids-three-times-longer-now-wa-gop-officially-opposes-democracy
Retired Navy doctor identified as man shot by Seattle police in Tukwila hotel: The man fatally shot by Seattle police officers at a Tukwila hotel last week was a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/retired-navy-doctor-identified-as-man-shot-by-seattle-police-in-tukwila-hotel/
Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Boeing won’t even consider moving HQ back to Seattle: Some Boeing critics argue it would better chances of fixing its problems if it returned to Seattle ...
cnn.com/business/boeing-shareholder-proposal-hq-seattle/
Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Will they draft a quarterback?: Did the Seahawks' trade for Sam Howell mean they don't need to draft a quarterback ...
seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-pre-draft-position-overview-will-they-draft-a-quarterback/
Seattle council may make U-turn on delivery drivers’ pay as fees increase: The proposed changes are the clearest example yet of the political pendulum swing in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-council-may-make-u-turn-on-delivery-drivers-pay-as-fees-increase/
2 concerts inspired by nature play at Benaroya Hall this week: Northwest Symphony Orchestra teams up with Washington Trails Association to celebrate the state's ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/classical-music/2-concerts-inspired-by-nature-play-at-benaroya-hall-this-week/
Judges side with street preacher twice arrested by Seattle police: The preacher, Matthew Meinecke, filed a federal civil rights complaint against the City of ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/judges-side-with-street-preacher-twice-arrested-by-seattle-police/
Seattle teacher put on leave over remarks on Oct. 7 attack: Ian Golash, a teacher at Chief Sealth International High School, said in a video that the attack was ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/education/sps-teacher-put-on-administrative-leave-over-comments-on-oct-7-attacks/
Lake City adds 120 new housing units to combat homelessness among Native people: The Sacred Medicine House is now open for Native American and Alaska Native ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/lake-city-targets-homelessness-in-native-community-with-120-new-units/
A crown prince visits Seattle : Norway's crown prince talked with Washington leaders on how his country and our state can collaborate on opportunities in green ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/norways-crown-prince-to-visit-seattle-to-discuss-sustainability/
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Apr 26–28, 2024 - EverOut Seattle
everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-apr-26-28-2024/c5433/
Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say: 'Kinda like Halley's Comet'
foxnews.com/lifestyle/rare-star-explosion-expected-once-in-a-lifetime-viewing-opportunity-nasa-officials-say
No One Wants to Repeal the Gig Worker Minimum Wage More Than Sara Nelson: Workers are standing up to the council's assault on their wages and benefits.
thestranger.com/news/2024/04/26/79486635/no-one-wants-to-repeal-the-gig-worker-minimum-wage-more-than-sara-nelson
WA ballot initiatives: Pro and con campaigns gear up to woo WA voters: OLYMPIA — How much should Washington tax the rich?
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/21/wa-ballot-initiatives-pro-and-con-campaigns-gear-up-to-woo-wa-voters/
Here are the secrets of successful Seattle neighborhood bookstores: For five years, writer Paul Constant has profiled dozens of Seattle-area independent ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/here-are-the-secrets-of-successful-seattle-neighborhood-bookstores/
Tourism is big business for Seattle, but it comes with challenges: The Emerald City draws large numbers of tourists, and it's a significant part of the economy ...
seattletimes.com/business/tourism-is-big-business-for-seattle-but-it-comes-with-challenges/
A future without natural gas? New law involving PSE aspires to set the course: Lawmakers have wrestled with how to decarbonize the state's largest utility and ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/states-new-law-involving-pse-aspires-to-set-a-course-for-the-future/
Skip the traffic: Commuters turn to ferries to get around: Ferry ridership around the U.S. took a hit during the pandemic, but new terminals ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/business/ferry-real-estate-development.html
Unpaid rent in low-income housing skyrocketed, evictions may be next: Tenants in low-income housing are struggling to pay rent — or refusing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/unpaid-rent-in-low-income-housing-skyrocketed-evictions-may-be-next/
Seattle plastic surgery provider illegally blocked bad Yelp reviews, judge rules: Allure Esthetic and its owner, Dr. Javad Sajan, forced thousands of patients to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-plastic-surgery-provider-illegally-blocked-bad-yelp-reviews-judge-rules/
Slog AM: First Seattle Police Shooting This Year, Supreme Court Hears Idaho Abortion Case, Senate Passes TikTok Ban
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/24/79483588/slog-am-first-seattle-police-shooting-this-year-supreme-court-hears-idaho-abortion-case-senate-passes-tiktok-ban
Seattle Aquarium's hands-on tide pool experience is a touch of luxury: The Seattle Aquarium’s open-system Life on the Edge habitat offers a unique tide-pooling ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattle-aquariums-hands-on-tide-pool-experience-is-a-touch-of-luxury/
The first aerial circumnavigation of the world launched in Seattle in 1924: In 1924, four military planes launched from what would become Seattle's Magnuson Park ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/the-first-aerial-circumnavigation-of-the-world-launched-in-seattle-in-1924/
NFL Draft 2024: 10 potential Patriots edge defender picks: The Patriots re-signed Anfernee Jennings and Josh Uche in free agency this offseason ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/nfl-draft-2024-10-potential-patriots-edge-defender-picks/
North Cascades Highway is opening a little early this year: North Cascades Highway is set to reopen for the season at 10 a.m. Friday after being closed since ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/north-cascades-highway-is-opening-a-little-early-this-year/
Here’s what caused long lines at Sea-Tac checkpoints Sunday night: A carry-on bag caused a security breach, long lines and delays to get to the gate at ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-carry-on-bag-caused-long-lines-at-sea-tac-checkpoints-sunday-night/
Seattle council takes first legislative step to boost police recruitment: The bill, introduced by Council President Sara Nelson, looks at ways to push candidates ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-takes-first-legislative-step-to-boost-police-recruitment/
These are the 24 new sites where Seattle wants to add denser housing
: The idea is about cultivating "15-minute" neighborhoods, where people can meet ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-studied-dozens-of-spots-for-housing-growth-these-24-got-picked/
Instacart is adding miles to Seattle deliveries due to the gig pay law: Instacart is adding miles to some Seattle deliveries to avoid stores within city limits — ...
businessinsider.com/instacart-adding-miles-to-seattle-deliveries-gig-work-pay-law-2024-4
Seattle mayor to push for quicker demolition of ‘public nuisance’ buildings: There has been an increase in fires at vacant properties, prompting a proposal that ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-mayor-to-push-for-quicker-demolition-of-public-nuisance-buildings/
Los Angeles Has Received More Rain Than Seattle This Year: National Weather Service expert tells Newsweek why so many moisture-laden winter storms have battered ...
newsweek.com/los-angeles-has-received-more-rain-seattle-this-year-1889848
Which cities & states have the highest minimum wages in 2024?: The highest applicable minimum wage (local, state, and federal) in any given area takes precedence ...
thestreet.com/personal-finance/us-cities-and-states-with-the-highest-minimum-wages
Chipotle will pay nearly $3M to Seattle workers in settlement: Seattle's Office of Labor Standards says the international fast-casual chain must pay $2 ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/chipotle-to-pay-2-9-million-for-alleged-seattle-wage-violations/
Tesla driver in deadly Seattle-area crash told police he was using Autopilot: A Tesla that may have been operating on the company’s Autopilot driving system has ...
apnews.com/article/tesla-crash-washington-autopilot-motorcyclist-killed-a572c05882e910a665116e6aaa1e6995
Starbucks and its workers union have made ‘significant progress’ in contract bargaining
qz.com/starbucks-workers-union-contract-bargaining-talks-1851439125
America's AI job hotspots, mapped: Cities outside Silicon Valley are getting a chance to get in on the AI action.
axios.com/2024/04/16/ai-jobs-us-cities-hotspots-2024
Starbucks Loses Union Battle At Flagship Store Amid Ongoing Labor Fight: A circuit court sided with unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle, one day after the ...
go.forbes.com/c/Ty6B
WNBA legend Sue Bird says NIL made athletes double as brand champions: The NCAA in 2021 lifted its ban against athletes making money from sponsorship and ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/sue-bird-wnba-nil-womens-basketball
Cutting the Data Spigot Overseas Goes Beyond TikTok: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/cutting-the-data-spigot-overseas-goes-beyond-tiktok
Sen. Saldaña suspends campaign for WA lands commissioner: There are currently seven candidates in the race for Washington state commissioner of public lands.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/saldana-suspends-campaign-for-wa-lands-commissioner/
Boeing holds defensive line after bruising day across two US Senate hearings: On the same day, two senate hearings heard evidence from expert panelists and ...
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-senate-hearings-whistleblowers
Ecuadorians vote to deploy more armed forces to fight crime wave: The results show that support for President Daniel Noboa's handling of crime remains high.
axios.com/2024/04/23/ecuador-crime-wave-daniel-noboa-referendum
"Cute" cannabis products can get consumers to open their wallets: They're willing to pay up to 26% more if it has memorable packaging.
axios.com/local/seattle/2024/04/19/420-cannabis-weed-cute-cookies-candy-collectibles
Alaska Airlines flights grounded by the FAA on Wednesday: Seattle-based Alaska Airlines grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issues Wednesday morning ...
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/17/alaska-airlines-resumes-flights-after-nationwide-grounding-for-tech-issues/
America's AI job hotspots, mapped: Cities outside Silicon Valley are getting a chance to get in on the AI action.
axios.com/2024/04/16/ai-jobs-us-cities-hotspots-2024
Seattle mayor and economic delegation visit Seoul for urban insights : Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, accompanied by a delegation of 67 economic leaders ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372740.html
Dolphins NFL draft options: Inside linebackers: The Miami Dolphins are OK at inside linebacker heading into the NFL draft even though they lost Jerome Baker to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/dolphins-nfl-draft-options-inside-linebackers/
Bruins hold off Penguins, 6-4, behind six different scorers: Six different players scored and 13 skaters registered a point at Pittsburgh ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/13/sports/bruins-penguins/
FDA OKs First CAR T-cell Trial for Children With Lupus: The trial is expected to begin this summer and will enroll 12 individuals under age 18 years.
medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-oks-first-car-t-cell-trial-children-lupus-2024a10006t6
The perils of being 'jazzily intoxicated,' and other Washington Hall lessons: A curriculum based on Washington Hall could cover a lot of ground: The building has ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattles-washington-hall-could-teach-us-a-lot-about-history-and-ourselves/
How a special Seattle Public Library card is fighting censorship: A new report from the Seattle Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library shows how book bans ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/how-spls-books-unbanned-card-is-fighting-censorship/
NFL Draft 2024: Former Oregon Ducks QB Bo Nix visited the Seattle Seahawks: The quarterback, who also visited with the Las Vegas Raiders last week ...
oregonlive.com/nfl/2024/04/nfl-draft-2024-former-oregon-ducks-qb-bo-nix-visited-the-seattle-seahawks.html
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Michael Penix Jr. makes his way into first round; every NFC East team adds to offense
cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-michael-penix-jr-makes-his-way-into-first-round-every-nfc-east-team-adds-to-offense/
Their employer didn’t pay them, then WA failed to get their money back: The state labor agency’s success in collecting wages from employers who refuse to pay has ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/wage-theft-victims-are-owed-5-4-million-that-wa-hasnt-collected/
Proposed Contract Kills Any Hope for Real Police Alternatives in Seattle: Instead of creating serious police alternatives that could save the City money and help ...
thestranger.com/news/2024/04/10/79461996/proposed-contract-kills-any-hope-for-real-police-alternatives-in-seattle
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