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Whoever is chosen will start in September and only serve for a few months, since the position is up for reelection on the November ballot.

The person is seeking nearly $5 million in damages and prompt access to appropriate medical care.

The Department of Labor says it’s working closely with the Justice Department to respond to Thursday’s decision. 

Sen. Patty Murray called the decision “outrageous” and a “dangerous politicization of disaster assistance.”

They’ll both take effect on Aug. 1 for any new leases and lease renewals.

Bellingham City Council announced it will be holding a public hearing on a potential land annexation on July 21.

In a video from after the tour, Rep. Larsen said that he does not agree with Trump’s policy to arrest 3,000 people a day, but he acknowledges there needs to be more done to support people detained.

Washington’s rail plan will be compiled with the findings of the survey in the coming months to be shared with state and federal leaders later this year. 

Supporters of the law argue it closes a loophole that allowed abuse to go unreported and unpunished.

If it’s approved, the measure would be placed on the general election ballot in November.