Ballard Light Rail Delayed

Washington Revises Roadside Memorial Rules

Washington State is revamping its roadside memorial policy after pausing removals for over a year—now officials have a new plan to honor victims while balancing safety and public sentiment. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d14ce5ed3898d67

Bothell High Students Fight to Keep SRO

Bothell High students are rallying to keep their beloved school resource officer, Garrett Ware, after the Northshore School Board voted to end its police contract — a move sparking backlash from students who say he’s more than just a patrol officer, he’s a trusted mentor and safety net. While nationwide trends push schools toward mental health staff over police, nearly 80% of students surveyed say the SRO program improved safety. Senior Brianna Pan and others feel the board ignored their voices. Ware expressed disappointment, and the police department is walking a tightrope to avoid appearing politically involved. A recall campaign is now targeting board members who voted to end the program — and the fight to keep Ware or reconsider the SRO model isn’t over. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0211bdd60dd89e25

DeSantis’ Tax Shift Strategy

Governor Ron DeSantis is rolling out a bold property tax plan that sounds like a progressive rallying cry — “tax the rich,” he says, targeting out-of-state billionaires and luxury vacation home owners — but it’s actually a Republican strategy to ease the burden on middle-class Floridians. While Democrats note the irony, DeSantis argues the state should tap into the wealth flowing into Florida, especially in South Beach, to fund homestead exemptions for all homeowners. The plan, which expands tax relief for everyone, may not hit billionaires as hard as some left-leaning proposals, but its messaging is clearly aimed at reshaping the tax conversation — and winning over voters who feel squeezed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9cd8e51ec476b589

City Extends Option to Buy Jungle Encampment Land

Olympia City Council unanimously extends a land option deal to potentially buy the site of the Jungle encampment, keeping doors open for safe closure and housing solutions while paying $80K annually for up to three more years—potentially funding a $3M purchase if finalized. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ae94352aaf7fd83e

Washington Maps Face Supreme Court Test

Washington state is asking the Supreme Court to revisit its political maps, seeking to have a lower court reevaluate them in light of a recent Louisiana ruling that reshaped redistricting rules. The state’s move follows a legal challenge from Latino voters who claim the maps were racially gerrymandered — a claim the appeals court previously dismissed, but opponents now argue is invalid given the new Louisiana precedent. While the original plaintiffs want the Supreme Court to reject the challenge, the state’s brief defends the map-drawing process as race-neutral and compliant with standard redistricting laws. The case could force another round of map redraws before the next scheduled update in 2031, as election officials scramble to meet deadlines without partisan interference. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/31a1aa1dc0c75b32