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Washington airman receives award after carrying injured 79-year-old hiker down trail
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Image from the original article. Source: Catholic Church vows to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law requiring them to report confessions to cops
nypost.com/2025/05/06/us-news/catholic-church-vows-to-excommunicate-priests-who-follow-new-washington-state-law-requiring-them-report-confessions-to-cops/

Key FactsCatholic Church threatens excommunication over new law
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- The Catholic Church will excommunicate priests who comply with a new Washington state law requiring the reporting of child abuse to authorities.
- Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, the law removes the confidentiality of confessions related to abuse or neglect.
- The Archdiocese of Seattle stated that priests cannot violate the seal of confession without facing excommunication.
- The Department of Justice is investigating the law for potential infringements on religious freedom under the First Amendment.
"SB 5375 demands that Catholic Priests violate their deeply held faith in order to obey the law, a violation of the Constitution and a breach of the free exercise of religion."— Harmeet K. Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, commented on the legal implications of the new law.
3 climbers die in fall in Washington state : Three climbers died in Washington state when an anchor apparently failed as they were descending in a steep gulley ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/3-climbers-die-fall-washington-state-rcna206403

Image from the original article. Source: Gates Foundation, a force in WA and the world, charts its future and its end: Bill Gates gives nearly all of his remaining fortune to the foundation and says ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/gates-foundation-a-force-in-wa-and-the-world-charts-its-future-and-its-end/

Key FactsBill Gates Announces $200 Billion Charity Plan by 2045
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Bill Gates plans to donate over $200 billion through his foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk for cuts to US foreign aid.
- Gates is accelerating his wealth divestment to combat diseases and reduce poverty.
- He warns that funding cuts could lead to increased mortality rates in the coming years, emphasizing that philanthropy cannot fill the gaps left by governments.
- The Gates Foundation's budget will reach $9 billion annually by 2026, with plans to spend around 99 percent of Gates' fortune by 2045.
The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one.— Gates expressed this in an interview with the Financial Times regarding the impact of cuts to the US foreign aid budget.
Activist climbs tree near Port Angeles to block cut of older WA forest: An activist has climbed a tree to stop it from being cut down in the Elwha River ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/activist-climbs-tree-near-port-angeles-to-block-cut-of-older-wa-forest/

Image from the original article. Source: US VP Vance says war between India, Pakistan will be ‘none of our business’ : US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that India and Pakistan should ...
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Key FactsVP Vance Addresses India-Pakistan Tensions
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- US Vice President JD Vance urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions but emphasized that the US cannot control these countries.
- Vance stated that a war between the nuclear-armed nations is not the US's concern and that Washington will not intervene in such a conflict.
- Tensions have risen following militant attacks in Kashmir, leading to increased hostilities and mutual accusations between India and Pakistan.
- The US government has recently engaged in discussions with both nations, expressing hope that the situation does not escalate into a broader regional war or nuclear conflict.
We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can't control these countries, though.— U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed in an interview regarding the tensions between India and Pakistan.
How much to build WA's new electric ferries? The bids are in: A year ago, the state hoped many companies would bid to build a new fleet. The boats are part of a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-gets-just-two-bids-to-build-new-electric-ferries-and-the-prices-are-in/

Image from the original article. Source: Trump plans to announce the US will call Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trump-plans-announce-us-call-persian-gulf-arabian-121542301

Key FactsTrump to Rename Persian Gulf Amidst Tensions with Iran
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- President Donald Trump is reportedly set to announce that the U.S. will refer to the Persian Gulf as the 'Arabian Gulf' or 'Gulf of Arabia' to snub Iran.
- His upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE aims to strengthen relations and make this announcement as a gesture of goodwill.
- Iran has fiercely defended the historic name and previously took legal action to protect it.
- However, Trump's decision will not affect the international naming conventions established by the International Hydrographic Organization.
"It will be one of the most important announcements made in many years on a very important topic."— Donald Trump regarding his upcoming announcement during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
How the Pacific Northwest’s Dream of Green Energy Fell Apart: The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the ...
propublica.org/article/oregon-washington-green-energy-bonneville

Image from the original article. Source: Jeanine Pirro’s Qualifications Are Not the Problem: Jeanine Pirro, Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., is a real prosecutor ...
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/jeanine-pirro-washington-prosecutor/682767/

Key FactsTrump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim US Attorney
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Donald Trump has appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, following the withdrawal of Ed Martin's nomination.
- Pirro, a long-time Trump ally and former prosecutor, will succeed Martin, whose nomination failed due to lack of Senate support.
- Trump praised Pirro's credentials and her historic role as the first woman to hold various legal positions in New York, while also noting her defense of him amid political controversies.
- Pirro will be working in an office that often handles high-profile cases and has previously voiced strong opinions on political matters, including her support for Trump's unfounded election fraud claims.
"These hungry, tired, cold, defeated soldiers knew that it was their moment to stand up and fight for freedom. To many, Jan. 6 is such a moment."— Jeanine Pirro, comparing Trump's call to disrupt Congress' certification of the 2020 election results to the Revolutionary War.
Image from the original article. Source: US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
houstonchronicle.com/news/world/article/us-trade-representative-greer-says-us-and-china-20322367.php

Key FactsChina Views Trade Agreement as Major Victory
20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Chinese officials are portraying the trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause as a victory for Beijing and validation of their negotiation strategy.
- Public sentiment in China indicates negotiators succeeded in lowering tariffs from 145% to 30%.
- The agreement is being leveraged to enhance China's image as a responsible trading partner, despite international criticism of its negotiation tactics.
- Global stock markets surged following the announcement of the deal, while the U.S. and China plan to engage in further discussions in the coming weeks.
"We will resolutely safeguard our legitimate interests and uphold international fairness and justice."— Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said this before the trade talks.
Why has Trump given white South Africans refugee status?: Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, a minority group descended from Dutch colonists ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/13/why-has-trump-given-white-south-africans-refugee-status

Fighting for visibility for missing and murdered Indigenous people: Reports on murdered and missing Indigenous women and people have been removed from government ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/trump-administration-hides-reports-on-missing-murdered-people/

Image from the original article. Source: Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender military members to take effect: The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-transgender-military-ban-ef67038857bd5b99e128bf0b8866afb4

Key FactsSupreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Military Service
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can immediately enforce a ban on transgender service members in the military.
- This decision marks a significant victory for President Trump as he seeks to advance parts of his agenda previously hindered by the courts.
- The new policy mandates the separation of service members diagnosed with or showing symptoms of gender dysphoria, and prohibits transgender individuals from joining the military.
- Opponents of the ban contend that discharging transgender personnel would adversely affect military readiness and cohesion.
The administration 'fails to contend with the reality that transgender service members have served openly for at least four years under (policies from previous administrations) without any discernable harm to military readiness, cohesion, order, or discipline.'— US District Judge Benjamin Settle, commenting on the administration's ban on transgender service members.
Olympian Simone Biles encourages WashU grads to be ‘the greatest you of all time’
stltoday.com/news/local/education/article_d9a21c0e-1494-4a91-96e2-f822cbae6256.html

Image from the original article. Source: Richest Person In Every State 2025
Elon Musk cofounded seven companies, including electric car maker Tesla, rocket producer SpaceX and artificial intelligence ... Show more
Forbes Richest Person In Every State 2025
Forbes Richest Person In Every State 2025
Key FactsWealthiest Individuals in Each State 2025
May 04 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: forbes.com
- Forbes discovered new billionaires in nearly every state.
- Five states saw changes in their wealthiest individuals due to internal shifts.
- The total wealth of 54 billionaires reached a record $2 trillion.
- Three states still lack a billionaire, with Brad Smith leading in West Virginia.
Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years
apnews.com/article/abortion-late-trimester-boulder-clinic-dobbs-56ff9a6998465e4f99b12a80e60b675c
Gun ruling: WA high court upholds ban on high-capacity magazines: The Legislature passed the ban in 2022. It allows for the continued possession of high-capacity ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gun-ruling-wa-high-court-upholds-ban-on-high-capacity-magazines/

China says fentanyl issue is responsibility of the United States: The responsibility of tackling the fentanyl issue in the United States lies within the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/china-says-fentanyl-issue-is-responsibility-united-states-2025-05-13/
What’s WA’s top problem? Survey shows a new issue has emerged: A new concern has appeared on a list of the top problems facing the state, a survey of Washington ...
columbian.com/news/2025/may/11/whats-was-top-problem-survey-shows-a-new-issue-has-emerged/

Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case
twincities.com/2025/05/08/abrego-garcia-state-secrets-privilege/

White House says Harvard will receive no new grants: Harvard University will receive no new federal grants until it meets a series of demands from President ...
apnews.com/article/harvard-trump-grant-f677055d7536ab1478ee9b836ca11bf7
Image from the original article. Source: Prospects of Saudi ties to Israel elusive as Trump seeks $1 trillion bonanza: Establishing ties has become especially toxic for Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-853503
Key FactsTrump Announces $600 Billion Saudi Investment Deal
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- President Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi investment summit, announcing a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, including the largest defense sales agreement in history.
- Multiple economic and defense agreements were signed with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to strengthen U.S.-Saudi relations.
- The agreements include extensive training and support for Saudi armed forces and significant investments in U.S. data centers.
- The president highlighted Saudi Arabia's diplomatic importance, especially regarding Iran and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
"The U.S.-Saudi relationship has been a bedrock of security and prosperity."— President Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Summit about the importance of U.S.-Saudi relations.
WA State Supreme Court upholds ban on high-capacity ammo magazine sales: The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state’s ban on the sale of gun ...
columbian.com/news/2025/may/08/wa-state-supreme-court-upholds-ban-on-high-capacity-ammo-magazine-sales/

Image from the original article. Source: Mark Carney vows to protect Canada's sovereignty in high-stakes Trump meeting: Trump continues to push the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state and has hit the ...
upnorthlive.com/news/nation-world/prime-minister-mark-carney-liberal-party-vows-to-protect-canadas-sovereignty-in-high-stakes-president-donald-trump-meeting-oval-office-white-house-washington-dc-tariffs-trade-war

Key FactsCarney Challenges Trump's Takeover Talks on Canada
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
- President Trump reiterated provocative takeover remarks about Canada during a meeting with Prime Minister Carney.
- Carney rejected Trump's suggestions, asserting that Canada is not for sale, just like the White House.
- Despite Trump's friendly comments about bilateral relations, tensions in the trade dispute persisted.
- Carney, who had previously opposed Trump, highlighted that while Canada benefits from the U.S., a fairer trade relationship is necessary.
"As you know from the real estate business: There are places that will never be for sale."— Mark Carney, in response to Trump's provocations about a possible takeover of Canada.
Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera taken off field in ambulance after gruesome injury: Oswaldo Cabrera had to be taken off in an ambulance after injuring himself on an ...
nypost.com/2025/05/13/sports/oswaldo-cabrera-taken-off-in-ambulance-with-gruesome-injury/

Trump administration pulls plug on UW climate research partnership: A research collaborative hosted at the University of Washington has worked alongside ...
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Layoff notices, threats of closure rattle WA State Library: The state library has existed since 1855, but a funding decision by the Legislature could lead it to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-state-library-services-face-severe-cuts-from-underfunding/

3 rock climbers fall to their deaths while descending steep gulley in Washington state; 4th climber survives
cbsnews.com/news/3-people-fall-to-their-deaths-rock-climbing-washington-state/
White House blasts Seattle housing program as ‘woke’: President Donald Trump's 2026 budget proposal would slash funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and ...
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/trump-budget-would-slash-money-for-housing-programs-in-wa/

Exclusive | Kristi Noem Installs New FEMA Chief After Ousting Cameron Hamilton: David Richardson, a senior official at DHS, will be taking over the agency
wsj.com/politics/policy/fema-director-cameron-hamilton-ousted-15a37b2d

Trump hails China trade talks as a ‘total reset’: Trump says the first day of US-China discussions aimed at defusing a trade war were “friendly ...
smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-hails-china-trade-talks-as-a-total-reset-20250511-p5ly7e.html
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill putting a cap on rent increases in the state
columbian.com/news/2025/may/07/washington-gov-bob-ferguson-signs-bill-putting-a-cap-on-rent-increases-in-the-state/

Image from the original article. Source: 200 WA attorneys retake oath to uphold the Constitution: In a powerful display of solidarity, more than 200 local attorneys raised their right hands and repeated ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/200-wa-attorneys-retake-oath-to-uphold-the-constitution/

Key Facts200 Attorneys Reaffirm Commitment to the Constitution
May 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
- More than 200 attorneys in Seattle retook their oath to uphold the Washington State and U.S. Constitutions in a significant gathering.
- Led by Judge Ketu Shah, the event marked the National Law Day of Action, emphasizing the attorneys' commitment to the rule of law.
- Erin Overbey, president of the King County Bar Association, discussed current challenges to the legal system, while Shah highlighted the importance of the rule of law and equality.
- Attorneys underscored the need to maintain legal integrity to resolve disputes peacefully and restore public confidence in the legal system.
I’m nervous about the attempts to erode the rule of law and the public’s confidence in our legal system, but I’m proud to be part of a profession that upholds the Constitution as a cornerstone of our democracy.— Diana Singleton, the chief equity and justice officer for the Washington State Bar Association, expressed her feelings about the current challenges facing the legal system.
13-year-old boy dies in horrific accident when he hit a cable across a yard while riding an e-bike
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/washington-boy-dies-cable-e-bike-b2749488.html

Cross-border travel from B.C. to Washington state gets even worse: It’s the second straight month that the number of people crossing from B.C ...
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/cross-border-travel-bc-washington-state-plummets

Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz. What about WA’s federal island prison?: GIG HARBOR — President Trump recently floated the idea of reopening San Francisco’s ...
columbian.com/news/2025/may/11/trump-wants-to-reopen-alcatraz-what-about-was-federal-island-prison/

WA lawmakers slash wildfire budget in half: Washington state lawmakers have cut in half funding for wildfire prevention to help plug a $16 billion budget hole.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-lawmakers-slash-wildfire-budget-in-half/

Why US-China decoupling will be hard to reverse: podcast: Trade between the two economies is collapsing. In this episode of The Big View podcast ...
reuters.com/podcasts/why-us-china-decoupling-will-be-hard-reverse-podcast-2025-05-06/
Image from the original article. Source: UW protest, occupation end with 30 arrests: Protesters had occupied the University of Washington's engineering building and called for the university to cut ties ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/uw-protest-occupation-end-with-30-arrests/

Key FactsProtests at University of Washington Lead to Arrests
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- More than 25 individuals were arrested after a group occupied a University of Washington building, demanding the severance of ties with Boeing.
- The group, known as 'Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return,' reported that most of those arrested were injured and required medical attention.
- Police began clearing the area around 10:30 PM after protesters blocked doors and set two dumpsters on fire.
- The group issued demands, including the return of all existing Boeing donations and the termination of material ties with the university.
"All arrested except one were inside the building -- some of those arrested were also injured during arrest and need medical attention."— Oliver Marchant, a spokesperson for the group Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return, in a text.
Image from the original article. Source: China removes ban on Boeing deliveries after deal with US to temporarily slash tariffs
foxbusiness.com/economy/china-removes-ban-boeing-deliveries-after-deal-us-temporarily-slash-tariffs

Key FactsChina Lifts Boeing Delivery Ban Amid Tariff Negotiations
7h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- China has lifted a ban on Boeing aircraft deliveries following a temporary tariff reduction agreement with the U.S.
- Beijing has informed domestic airlines that U.S. aircraft deliveries can resume this week.
- Boeing aims to deliver 50 jets to Chinese carriers this year, with 41 already in production or pre-built.
- Chinese customers are expected to accept 25 of the remaining 30 737 MAX jets built before 2023, along with several 777 freighter planes.
Image from the original article. Source: Trump marks his first 100 days in office with Michigan speech: President Donald Trump boasted about his accomplishments, especially on immigration ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/04/29/trump-marks-his-first-100-days-in-office-focused-on-grudges-and-grievances/

Key FactsTrump Highlights Achievements in Michigan Amid Economic Doubts
Apr 30 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump praised his economic achievements at a rally in Michigan, even as polls indicate growing skepticism among Americans.
- He criticized Jerome Powell's monetary policy and called for significant tax cuts that could increase national debt.
- During his speech, Trump emphasized the importance of tariffs for domestic industry and announced new defense investments.
- Democrats sharply criticized Trump's governing style, holding a counter-event to mark 100 days of his presidency.
With my China tariffs, we're ending the greatest job theft in the history of the world.— President Donald Trump during a rally in Warren, Michigan, where he defended his economic policies.
Trump calls Albanese after saying he had ‘no idea’ who PM’s opponent was in election
theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-praises-albanese-says-he-has-no-idea-who-opponent-was-in-australian-election-20250505-p5lwlo.html
WA farmers reckon with Trump’s immigration policies: Trump's support runs strong in rural Washington. But as ICE’s crackdown gears up, farmers’ views on ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/conservative-wa-farmers-reckon-with-trumps-immigration-policies/

"The Catholics loved it": US President Trump defends Pope's picture | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
tt.com/artikel/30907753/die-katholiken-haben-es-geliebt-us-praesident-trump-verteidigt-papstbild
Spokane and Seattle bishops say they won’t comply with new mandatory reporting for child abuse if information obtained in confessions
columbian.com/news/2025/may/08/spokane-and-seattle-bishops-say-they-wont-comply-with-new-mandatory-reporting-for-child-abuse-if-information-obtained-in-confessions/

Possible anchoring failure leaves 3 climbers dead in Washington state: Three people died and one other person was able to free themself during a climbing ...
cnn.com/2025/05/12/us/north-cascades-climbers-death

VA ends taxi service for veterans in Western Washington: The owner of Medstar Taxi said his company had been giving anywhere from 40 to 80 rides a day through ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/va-ends-taxi-service-for-veterans-in-western-washington/

Three climbers die after falling down ravine in Washington national park: Party of four were rappelling down steep gully in North Cascades park when equipment ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/north-cascade-national-park-climbing-fall

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce flight capacity at Newark airport
apnews.com/article/newark-airport-flight-reduction-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-ad7ba9d37c41425c2b7ae23a2772e313
Canadians will get 30% discounts at some Seattle businesses this weekend
: Canadians visiting Seattle this weekend, when the Blue Jays play the Mariners ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/seattle-restaurants-drop-prices-for-canadians-as-blue-jays-play-ms/

New tax cuts mostly favor the rich across states this year: Lower-income residents will pay a higher share under most new state tax proposals.
stateline.org/2025/04/29/new-tax-cuts-mostly-favor-the-rich-across-states-this-year/

Conrad Black: And just like that, the Trump 'threat' disappears: Mark Carney's visit to Washington has shown that American aggression was never a real concern to ...
nationalpost.com/opinion/conrad-black-and-just-like-that-the-trump-threat-disappears
India proposes counter duties against US, notice to WTO shows: India has proposed to levy import duties on some products made in the United States to counter ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/05/13/india-proposes-counter-duties-against-us-notice-to-wto-shows
Columbia River marine exporters brace for Trump tariff impacts while importers already feeling pain
columbian.com/news/2025/may/10/columbia-river-marine-exporters-brace-for-trump-tariff-impacts-while-importers-already-feeling-pain/

Image from the original article. Source: No star on your license? These flyers tried their luck on the first day of REAL ID
usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/05/07/real-id-last-minute-issues/83493445007/

Key FactsSmooth Airport Operations Amid New ID Requirements
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- The new Real ID requirements were implemented across the U.S., with most airports operating smoothly.
- Airports like Philadelphia and Nashville reported short wait times, while the TSA advised travelers without Real IDs to expect additional screening.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that 81% of travelers already have Real IDs and that passports would also be accepted.
- The demand for Real IDs has surged, prompting several states to extend office hours to accommodate applicants.
But people will be allowed to fly. We will make sure it’s as seamless as possible.— Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, assured people who don’t yet have a Real ID but need to take a domestic flight.
Transatlantic relationship: Can Merz take on Trump?: German entrepreneurs are hoping for a good relationship between Friedrich Merz and Donald Trump ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/transatlantisches-verhaeltnis-kann-es-merz-mit-trump-aufnehmen/100124998.html


Camas to bring PFAS-tainted Well 13 back online this week: CAMAS — To meet increased water demand during the summer months, the city of Camas plans to bring Well ...
columbian.com/news/2025/may/12/camas-to-bring-pfas-tainted-well-13-back-online-this-week/

Trump administration is withholding $71M from WA, latest lawsuit says: Washington stood to get $71 million to build electric car infrastructure ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-sues-trump-administration-over-cuts-to-electric-charging-stations/

Two people ejected from a vehicle in a rollover crash on ramp to I-205: Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon when they were thrown from a vehicle in a ...
columbian.com/news/2025/may/07/two-people-ejected-from-a-vehicle-in-a-rollover-crash-on-ramp-to-i-205/

Man reportedly fleeing trooper jumps over I-5 barrier in Seattle, dies: A 19-year-old man died early Saturday after jumping over a barrier on Interstate 5 near ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/man-reportedly-fleeing-trooper-jumps-over-i-5-barrier-in-seattle-dies/

Tanks, fighter jets, 6500 soldiers: Trump is apparently planning a military parade through Washington for his birthday
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/panzer-kampfjets-6500-soldaten-trump-plant-offenbar-zu-seinem-geburtstag-militarparade-durch-washington-13631632.html

Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more: The White House says states must have an ‘appetite to own the problem.’
stateline.org/2025/04/25/trump-denies-disaster-aid-tells-states-to-do-more/

Clark County attorneys recommit to principles during National Law Day of Action: Dozens of Clark County attorneys recited, in unison, the lines of their ...
columbian.com/news/2025/may/05/clark-county-attorneys-recommit-to-principles-during-national-law-day-of-action/


Washington state brews win 24 medals at World Beer Cup: Washington brewers snagged 24 medals at the World Beer Cup — the third-most of any U.S. state.
axios.com/local/seattle/2025/05/06/washington-breweries-world-beer-cup-2025

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his 'energy emergency' order
apnews.com/article/climate-change-energy-emergency-trump-endangered-environment-85c6aa62470998348eddf8633f0f8e7f

Top Washington state court upholds ban on high-capacity gun magazines: The Washington state Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on high-capacity magazine guns ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5290950-washington-high-capacity-magazine-guns-ban/

North Korea leader oversees missile test simulating nuclear counterstrikes: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversaw drills that simulated nuclear counterstrikes ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/05/09/north-korea-leader-oversees-missile-test-simulating-nuclear-counterstrikes
The Committee to Save the World Order: America’s Allies Must Step Up as America Steps Down
foreignaffairs.com/world/committee-save-world-order

WA slides again in ranking of best states: Washington's ranking in this year's U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best States" report, is down from eighth last ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/wa-slides-again-in-ranking-of-best-states-but-remains-in-top-10/

Iran welcomes end of US attacks on Yemen, foreign ministry says: Iran welcomes the end of US attacks on Yemen, its foreign ministry spokesperson said on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/05/07/iran-welcomes-end-of-us-attacks-on-yemen-foreign-ministry-says

21 students suspended after UW protest, occupation: The University of Washington has suspended 21 students accused of occupying an engineering building Monday in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/21-students-suspended-after-uw-protest-occupation/

Image from the original article. Source: Trump says bombing of Yemen to stop as Oman confirms US-Houthi ceasefire: Oman says it brokers truce between Washington and Houthis, says neither side will ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/6/trump-says-bombing-of-yemen-to-stop-as-oman-confirms-us-houthi-ceasefire
Key FactsTrump's Surprising Houthi Truce Threatens Israel's Security
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timesofisrael.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timesofisrael.com
- The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on Houthi targets as Trump unexpectedly announced a truce without consulting Israel.
- The Houthis declared they would continue to target Israel, jeopardizing Israel's position in the region.
- Experts expressed concerns that the truce would allow the Houthis to regroup and launch new attacks against Israel.
- Trump's decision to halt attacks on the Houthis may signal Israel's isolation in its confrontation with Iran.
The unexpected announcement by Trump that the Houthis are in fact capitulating would be a major victory and powerful affirmation of Trump’s instincts in wielding US power.— John Hannah, senior fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) and former national security adviser to US Vice President Dick Cheney.
Colorado lawmakers pass immigrant protection measure - UPI.com: The Colorado House has passed a measure aimed at protecting the rights of immigrants in the state ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/05/04/co-passes-immigrant-proteion-measre/6131746398144/

Trump vows to help resolve Kashmir issue after brokering India-Pakistan ceasefire
yenisafak.com/en/news/trump-vows-to-help-resolve-kashmir-issue-after-brokering-india-pakistan-ceasefire-3702055

Trump’s attack on AmeriCorps rips through Seattle area: Sudden, sweeping cuts by the Trump administration to AmeriCorps service grants are disrupting community ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/trumps-attack-on-americorps-rips-through-seattle-area/

Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations as talks continue
channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-tariffs-trade-war-china-talks-total-reset-5122181

WA bans use of elephants, bears in circuses: Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill that prohibits the use of elephants, bears, wild cats and nonhuman primates ...
tri-cityherald.com/news/state/washington/article305267091.html

Image from the original article. Source: Washington and Kiev sign raw materials agreement: US President Donald Trump is urging both parties to bring a swift end to the war in Ukraine and has recently ...
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Key FactsUS-Ukraine Deal: Strategic Interests at Play
May 01 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- The US deepens its strategic partnership with Ukraine through an economic agreement, ensuring privileged access to Ukrainian resources.
- A planned reconstruction and investment fund will be equipped with several billion dollars to promote critical minerals and infrastructure projects.
- While Ukraine emphasizes its sovereignty, the dependency on American funding and control over resources reveals an asymmetrical power structure.
- This agreement could alter the geopolitical landscape by positioning the US stronger against Europe and Russia.
"On behalf of the Ukrainian government, I signed the agreement for the establishment of a US-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund. Together with the USA, we are creating a fund that will channel global investments into our country."— Julija Swyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, regarding the agreement to establish a reconstruction investment fund.
‘The only acceptable number is zero’: Kalispel Tribe honors missing Indigenous people
columbian.com/news/2025/may/11/the-only-acceptable-number-is-zero-kalispel-tribe-honors-missing-indigenous-people/

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel: An Iranian man convicted of espionage and intelligence cooperation with Israel was executed on Wednesday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/04/30/iran-executes-individual-for-cooperating-with-israel-s-mossad-fars-news-agency-

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