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WA attorney general hires outside law firm to defend Initiative 638
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is appointing an outside law firm to defend state Initiative 638, the ban on transgender girls in K-12 girls sports that 56% of voters approved in the Nov. 3 election, Brown said Thursday. Attorneys for Legal Voice, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and Pacifica Law Group sued this week to block the initiative on behalf of the state teachers union, a Seattle nonprofit and some student-athlete parents. kAm%96 DE2E6 @7 (2D9:?8E@?
Chelan County gets first Democratic state rep in more than 50 years
It looks like a Democrat will represent Central Washington’s Chelan County in the state Legislature for the first time in more than 50 years. Democratic challenger Stacy Willoughby declared a narrow victory this week over incumbent Republican Rep. Brian Burnett in the 12th District, which includes Chelan and parts of King and Snohomish counties. Willoughby, a community banker, led Burnett, a former sheriff, by about 700 votes Thursday, more than a week after the Nov.
Chelan County gets first Democratic state rep in more than 50 years
It looks like a Democrat will represent Central Washington’s Chelan County in the state Legislature for the first time in more than 50 years. Democratic challenger Stacy Willoughby declared a narrow victory this week over incumbent Republican Rep. Brian Burnett in the 12th District, which includes Chelan and parts of King and Snohomish counties. Willoughby, a community banker, led Burnett, a former sheriff, by about 700 votes Thursday, more than a week after the Nov.
WA attorney general hires outside law firm to defend Initiative 638
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is appointing an outside law firm to defend state Initiative 638, the ban on transgender girls in K-12 girls sports that 56% of voters approved in the Nov. 3 election, Brown said Thursday. Attorneys for Legal Voice, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and Pacifica Law Group sued this week to block the initiative on behalf of the state teachers union, a Seattle nonprofit and some student-athlete parents.
WA attorney general hires outside law firm to defend Initiative 638 Original
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is appointing an outside law firm to defend state Initiative 638, the ban on transgender girls in K-12 girls sports that 56% of voters approved in the Nov. 3 election, Brown said Thursday. Attorneys for Legal Voice, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and Pacifica Law Group sued this week to block the initiative on behalf of the state teachers union, a Seattle nonprofit and some student-athlete parents.
Electores de WA rechazan Iniciativa 001 sobre derechos de padres; mantienen privacidad estudiantil
Los electores de Washington rechazaron una iniciativa estatal que habría modificado los derechos de los padres y la privacidad de los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas. Más del 52% de los electores rechazaron la Iniciativa 001, según las boletas contabilizadas hasta el jueves, y la campaña a favor de la propuesta emitió un comunicado en el que reconoció su derrota, lo que puso fin a sus posibilidades en los comicios del 3 de noviembre.
Washington State Sued Over Newly Approved Trans Student-Athlete Ban
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Washington State Sued Over Newly Approved Trans Student-Athlete Ban
Opponents of Washington state Initiative 638 are suing in an attempt to block the ban on transgender girls in girls’ school sports from taking effect. Attorneys for Legal Voice, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, and Pacific Law Group said they filed a lawsuit against the initiative Monday night on behalf of the state teachers’ union, a Seattle nonprofit, and a number of student-athlete parents. The state of Washington is the defendant. Voters approved I-638 in the Nov.
WA sued over Initiative 638 ban on trans girls in girls school sports Original
Opponents of Washington state Initiative 638 are suing in an attempt to block the ban on transgender girls in girls school sports from taking effect. Attorneys for Legal Voice, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington and Pacifica Law Group said they filed a lawsuit against the initiative Monday night on behalf of the state teachers union, a Seattle nonprofit and a number of student-athlete parents. The state of Washington is the defendant. Voters approved I-638 in the Nov.
WA voters reject parent rights Initiative 001, uphold student privacy
Washington voters have rejected a state initiative that would have modified parental rights and student privacy in public schools. More than 52% of voters said No to Initiative 001 in ballots tallied through Monday, and the campaign for the initiative issued a concession statement, shutting the door on the measure in the Nov. 3 election. I-001 received majority support in most Washington counties, but was rebuffed by voters in several large counties, especially King County.
WA voters reject parent rights Initiative 001, uphold student privacy
Washington voters have rejected a state initiative that would have modified parental rights and student privacy in public schools. More than 52% of voters said No to Initiative 001 in ballots tallied through Monday, and the campaign for the initiative issued a concession statement, shutting the door on the measure in the Nov. 3 election. I-001 received majority support in most Washington counties, but was rebuffed by voters in several large counties, especially King County.
Why blue WA voted to ban trans athletes from girls sports
There are multiple ways to understand why, as a blue wave washed across the U.S. in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Washington voters passed an initiative that the state’s Democratic Party opposed. kAmp 4=62C >2;@C:EJ @7 G@E6CD D2:5 J6D E@ x?:E:2E:G6 ebg[ 2 32? @? EC2?D86?56C 8:C=D 4@>A6E:?8 :? 8:C=D D49@@= DA@CED[ H9:=6 2E E96 D2>6 E:>6 E96J 96=A65 s6>@4C2E:4 42?5:52E6D >2<6 82:?D :? DE2E6 8@G6C?>6?E]k^Am kAm$FAA@CE6CD D2J E96 >62DFC6 DF4466565 3642FD6 G@E6CD D66 :E 2D 2 4@>>@?D6?D6[ ?@?A2CE:D2?
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As a blue wave washed across the U.S.,, Washington voters passed an initiative that the state's Democratic Party opposed. There are multiple ways to understand why.
Why blue WA voted to ban trans athletes from girls sports
SEATTLE – There are multiple ways to understand why, as a blue wave washed across the U.S. in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Washington voters passed an initiative that the state’s Democratic Party opposed. A clear majority of voters said yes to Initiative 638, a ban on transgender girls competing in girls school sports, while at the same time they helped Democratic candidates make gains in state government.
Why blue WA voted to ban trans athletes from girls sports Original
There are multiple ways to understand why, as a blue wave washed across the U.S. in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Washington voters passed an initiative that the state’s Democratic Party opposed. A clear majority of voters said yes to Initiative 638, a ban on transgender girls competing in girls school sports, while at the same time they helped Democratic candidates make gains in state government.
Internal report raised concerns about AI use on Seattle 911 calls, went ignored
Years ago, a technology officer inside Seattle’s government warned the city’s Fire Department that experimenting with artificial intelligence for 911 medical calls would pose equity risks. She knew about research showing AI could perpetuate or exacerbate bias based on traits like race and gender, and she worried about that affecting life-or-death decisions. So in 2019, she recommended mitigation strategies, including that the department plan to share details with the public.
Internal report raised concerns about AI use on Seattle 911 calls, went ignored
Years ago, a technology officer inside Seattle’s government warned the city’s Fire Department that experimenting with artificial intelligence for 911 medical calls would pose equity risks. She knew about research showing AI could perpetuate or exacerbate bias based on traits like race and gender, and she worried about that affecting life-or-death decisions. So in 2019, she recommended mitigation strategies, including that the department plan to share details with the public.
Internal report raised concerns about AI use on Seattle 911 calls, went ignored
Years ago, a technology officer inside Seattle’s government warned the city’s Fire Department that experimenting with artificial intelligence for 911 medical calls would pose equity risks. She knew about research showing AI could perpetuate or exacerbate bias based on traits like race and gender, and she worried about that affecting life-or-death decisions. So in 2019, she recommended mitigation strategies, including that the department plan to share details with the public.
WA Initiative 001 to expand parent rights in schools trails
A push to modify parental rights in Washington's public schools was trailing in election results released Tuesday night. With all counties reporting, 53% of voters were saying no to Initiative 001, one of three statewide ballot measures advanced by conservative hedge fund manager Brian Heywood's political committee. More votes will be counted in the coming days. I-001 would alter parents' access to certain student records and modify schools' obligations to notify parents about certain activities.
Permanent daylight saving could nearly triple dark school commutes in WA
Making Daylight Saving Time permanent could almost triple how many days Washington kids commute to school in the dark, adding more than 35 million of those trips each year, a new University of Washington study says. Right now, the state’s public-school students have to leave home before sunrise about 19 times annually, on average, assuming they head out 20 minutes before the bell.
All eyes on WA as voters consider trans athlete initiative
Almost 20 years ago, Washington became the first U.S. state where transgender students could compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. kAm}@H (2D9:?8E@? G@E6CD 4@F=5 36 2>@?8 E96 7:CDE :? E96 4@F?ECJ E@ 2AAC@G6 2 32? @? EC2?D86?56C 8:C=D A=2J:?8 8:C=D DA@CED E9C@F89 E96:C z\`a D49@@=D[ @C E96 7:CDE E@ C6;64E DF49 2 32?]k^Am kAm~? E96 32==@E :? ?6IE H66<’D 6=64E:@?[ x?:E:2E:G6 ebg :D AFEE:?8 (2D9:?8E@? :? E96 DA@E=:89E]k^Am kAm!2CE @7 E96 5632E6 7@4FD6D @?
All eyes on WA as voters consider trans athlete initiative
Almost 20 years ago, Washington became the first U.S. state where transgender students could compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Now Washington voters could be among the first in the country to approve a ban on transgender girls playing girls sports through their K-12 schools, or the first to reject such a ban. On the ballot in next week's election, Initiative 638 is putting Washington in the spotlight.
All eyes on WA as voters consider trans athlete initiative
Runners compete during a 4A cross-country meet in Camas, in Southwest Washington. Almost 20 years ago, Washington became the first U.S. state where transgender students could compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Now Washington voters could be among the first in the country to approve a ban on transgender girls playing girls sports through their K-12 schools, or the first to reject such a ban. kAm~? E96 32==@E :? ?6IE H66<’D 6=64E:@?[ x?:E:2E:G6 ebg :D AFEE:?8 (2D9:?8E@? :?
All eyes on WA as voters consider trans athlete initiative
By Daniel Beekman and Ryan Nguyen, The Seattle Times Almost 20 years ago, Washington became the first U.S. state where transgender students could compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Now Washington voters could be among the first in the country to approve a ban on transgender girls playing girls sports through their K-12 schools, or the first to reject such a ban.
All eyes on WA as voters consider trans athlete initiative
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All eyes on WA as voters consider trans athlete initiative
Almost 20 years ago, Washington became the first U.S. state where transgender students could compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Now Washington voters could be among the first in the country to approve a ban on transgender girls playing girls sports through their K-12 schools, or the first to reject such a ban. On the ballot in next week’s election, Initiative 638 is putting Washington in the spotlight.
What to know about WA parental rights Initiative 001 Original
Travis Reep worries about Washington public school students having certain confidential conversations with teachers and counselors. Gabriel Neuman worries about students not having that option. While Reep says parents should almost always have the ability to be in the loop, Neuman says students need to feel safe to seek advice on their own. These are some of the perspectives driving the debate about Initiative 001, a statewide ballot measure that would modify parental rights in schools.
Pat Davis, longtime Port leader who invited WTO to Seattle, has died
When Pat Davis became a Port of Seattle leader, Seattle’s airport had less than 12 million annual passengers, no cruise ships were stopping at its piers and its downtown waterfront had become shabby and worn. By the time Davis was done, a quarter century later, the airport was welcoming 30 million passengers each year, Seattle had become a cruise destination and parts of the waterfront were reborn. Her era was transformational, colleagues said this week as they remembered Davis.
Pat Davis, longtime Port leader who invited WTO to Seattle, has died
When Pat Davis became a Port of Seattle leader, Seattle's airport had less than 12 million annual passengers, no cruise ships were stopping at its piers and its downtown waterfront had become shabby and worn. By the time Davis was done, a quarter century later, the airport was welcoming 30 million passengers each year, Seattle had become a cruise destination and parts of the waterfront were reborn. Her era was transformational, colleagues said this week as they remembered Davis.
Pat Davis, longtime Port leader who invited WTO to Seattle, has died
When Pat Davis became a Port of Seattle leader, Seattle's airport had less than 12 million annual passengers, no cruise ships were stopping at its piers and its downtown waterfront had become shabby and worn. By the time Davis was done, a quarter century later, the airport was welcoming 30 million passengers each year, Seattle had become a cruise destination and parts of the waterfront were reborn. Her era was transformational, colleagues said this week as they remembered Davis.
Pat Davis, longtime Port leader who invited WTO to Seattle, has died
When Pat Davis became a Port of Seattle leader, Seattle's airport had less than 12 million annual passengers, no cruise ships were stopping at its piers and its downtown waterfront had become shabby and worn. By the time Davis was done, a quarter century later, the airport was welcoming 30 million passengers each year, Seattle had become a cruise destination and parts of the waterfront were reborn. Her era was transformational, colleagues said this week as they remembered Davis.
Blue surge could breach Cascades in this Washington race
CASHMERE, Chelan County - This small city nestled between rugged brown hills and orderly green orchards alongside the Wenatchee River is not the sort of place Democrats are used to winning elections. For more than 50 years, every Washington lawmaker chosen to represent Chelan County has been a Republican.
Blue surge could breach Cascades in this Washington race
CASHMERE, Chelan County — This small city nestled between rugged brown hills and orderly green orchards alongside the Wenatchee River is not the sort of place Democrats are used to winning elections. For more than 50 years, every Washington lawmaker chosen to represent Chelan County has been a Republican.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warns against parental 'bill of rights' initiative
SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson joined Democratic Party lawmakers and other allies Thursday in warning voters against an initiative on the November ballot that would modify parents’ and students’ rights in public schools.
Seattle Officials Raise Questions About 911 Nurse Line, AI
(TNS) — The Seattle Fire Department may seek more accountability from its ambulance contractor after being questioned by the City Council about using an out-of-state nurse line and an artificial intelligence program to help triage 911 calls. Councilmember Bob Kettle invited Fire Department officials to a meeting of his public safety committee Tuesday in reaction to reporting by The Seattle Times this year that raised concerns about the nurse line and AI program.
Seattle officials question FD over ambulance contractor, AI-assisted 911 triage
By Daniel Beekman The Seattle Times SEATTLE — The Seattle Fire Department may seek more accountability from its ambulance contractor after being questioned by the City Council about using an out-of-state nurse line and an artificial intelligence program to help triage 911 calls.
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