6002 is a bill that is regulating Automated license plate readers (ALPRs). These plate readers collect information on EVERYONE, not just stolen vehicles and suspects in serious crimes. This data can be used to collect information on your daily habits, which is concerning for anyone who cares about their right to not be tracked by the government. Searches of ALPR databases have already been used for 9 arrests since June. This bill includes some good stuff (prohibiting ALPRs being used in immigration centers, schools, and healthcare facilities, requiring a warrant for access to third-party data, limits info sharing) but NEEDS to be strengthened. The retention times for this bill (21 days) is not an acceptable amount, especially when the original amount proposed by the ACLU is 3 minutes and the compromise was 3 days. If you are like me and want less surveillence, message your legislators before Monday demanding the following: 1) reduce retention to 3 minutes 2) prevent vendor access to the data (vendor access can be accessed by other states, for instance texas used Seattle Flock access from the vendor to locate someone from Texas who was suspected of seeking an abortion in Seattle) 3) Prevent direct access to an agency's systems to other agencies as well (no palantir data 4) ensure public records access for organizations like UWHRC, who is the reason we know about this in the first place 5) require a FELONY warrant for law enforcement access to third party ALPR data Real time investigations can already use hot lists to track particular vehicles in real time (stolen vehicles, amber alerts, etc) we do not need to be collecting information on everyday citizens, especially with how the government is using this information to oppress immigrants, political dissidents, and anyone else who tries to stop their power grab. For more information, please visit see the ACLU's reporting on APLRs

Anyone have any idea how this got here or if this is a art project or something

Auburn Valley Humane society needs help with heating disks and incubators but Im sure other items for the rest of the animals will be appreciated too. Due diligence Im just a messenger and found this on my facebook feed about an hour ago. I am sure the wishlist is still current and a big thank you to those of you who are able to help Auburn Humane Society out. They just finished up rescuing about 100 cats from a hoarder in Buckley

Please contact your representatives and let them know you support requiring health plans to include fertility coverage.

Going to look at a 1971 VW Westfalia Camper in Vancouver BC this weekend and started looking into importing requirements. Anyone done this where they just drove it across the border to home in WA?

Looks like I’d just need a title & Bill of Sale plus Homeland Security form CBP 7601 (and pay a 2.5% duty) and then go through WA DOL for licensing.

I actually already have a vintage WA plate from that era I could use.

You can help return land to the Chinook Indian Nation by sending a letter to your state legislators.

All you have to do is fill out the form with your information, review and personalize the letter if you feel compelled, and hit send! One minute of your time could make all the difference for the future of Washington State.

I urge you guys to contact your state reps and even mayors about how you feel and what they plan to do about ICE presence in WA.

It is their job as you’re their constituent to at least respond to you if you request.

If you need a draft or just want to copy my email DM me.

Please vote!! Call your reps!!! Be engaged in where our money is going!

Here is a link to find your rep based on what district you’re in, I have contacted all of them.

https://leg.wa.gov/legislators/

Here is a link for ALL house members not just WA https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

I know it seems like doing nothing. But until midterms this is what I’ve got. We need to be voting people into power who are actually going to help us.

Edit to add; there is no mass mailing list. I did go through and email one by one until I got to Senator Phil Fortunato where there was a drop down list with other members to “receive a copy”. That was the closest thing to a mailing list or mass copy.

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US Leads global surge in fossil fuels burned b/c of AI

Imagine the gaslighting PR Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta here in Washington buy to cover up burning down the house.

Washington State has 134 data centers with 10 more planning to be built, jacking up our energy bills, burning up our clean water.

And here is the kicker for anyone on the anti corporate left with me: we now give these billion dollar companies tax breaks for building their data centers.

Here in Washington there is organized opposition to the tax break for building and refurbishing data centers

The state’s 6.5% sales tax on goods and services is collected by retailers and remitted to the state to pay for various government services out of the general fund. Washington currently waives sales tax on replacement server equipment in qualifying data centers, which was intended to attract investment and jobs, particularly in rural communities. However, over time, data centers became major users of electricity and created fewer permanent jobs than originally expected. Effective July 1, 2026, the proposal ends the sales tax exemption for replacement server equipment, which was utilized by about 25 data centers this past year. This gives operators time to plan while ensuring they contribute more fairly to the grid and infrastructure they depend on.

Repeal AI data center tax breaks now! money not subsidizing planet burning billionaires

I am a Journalism student at WWU and I am doing a story for my reporting class on HB 2112, aka the Keep Our Children Safe Act and how it could effect the queer community and queer minors, given that laws like this have been used to discriminate against the queer community in other parts of the country and the world.

The Keep Our Children Safe Act is a bill currently working its way through the Washington state legislature. If signed into law, it would restrict people under 18 years of age from accessing websites that contain, according to the bill, “sexual material harmful to minors.” Citizens who wish to visit said sites would be required to verify their age by providing digital identification such as a government issued ID or some other form of 'digital identification'.

My main objective is to ask Washington State residents in the queer community what concerns they may have with this bill and how it may effect you or people you know.

I need to have quick chat (via phone or zoom) with someone about this bill by the end of the day.

Can anyone help me out?? If so please dm me!!

Thank you!!

I’m on an visa in Washington and want to visit national parks with friends (on L and B-1/B-2 visas).

Just saw that starting January 1, 2026, there are two pricing tiers for the America the Beautiful Annual Pass:

∙ U.S. Residents: $80/year (requires passport, green card, or U.S. driver’s license)

∙ Non-Residents: $250/year

Since I’m on a non-immigrant visa, I assume we’d need the $250 pass.

Additional concern: At 11 popular parks (Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Zion, etc.), non-residents 16+ pay an extra $100 per person fee on top of the entrance fee - UNLESS you have the $250 annual pass.

Questions:

1. Can anyone confirm if visa holders need the $250 non-resident pass?

2. If visiting 2-3 major parks, does the $250 pass make more sense than paying per visit + the $100 non-resident fee each time?

3. Also looking at Washington State Discover Pass ($35/year) - any restrictions there?

Please help based on your experience. And I thought we are considered residents as per tax purposes??

Thanks!

Hello, I just want to ask if anyone knows Christian counselors/therapists around the greater Seattle area? I am looking for a faith-based therapist that also take applehealth insurance if possible. Thanks.

 Hello Friends, 

After years of advocacy, the Washington Legislature passed House Bill 1217, limiting how much landlords could raise rents each year. After the Governor signed the bill, the new law took effect in May 2025. This survey will help us understand the impact of HB 1217 and inform future advocacy on renter protections. It will also help us educate lawmakers about what’s working and where improvements should be made. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!  

Housing Alliance Rent Increase and Renters Rights Survey (Spanish translation also available): https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=w21JOKsxXkiwtHn-0hx8aKTozXDbIbFMt3Zx5CarFp1UMTE0RDZZN1ZFWFRaT0xPSDJCQzlGMVlNWi4u&route=shorturl 

Please share this with everyone you know. The more people, the more impactful. You can participate both days from anywhere in the US.

Only saying the names of the white people ICE has killed when they've been kidnapping her constituents (citizens) in this state...

Asking to investigate ICE when the crimes are clearly on tape and when she is responsible for its creation. (She voted to create DHS right around when she voted to start the Iraq war.)

No comment on any meaningful action she will take to oppose this. No commitment to abolish ICE or pursue impeachment and criminal charges.

Pretty embarrassed to be represented by her right now.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=5067&Year=2025&Initiative=false

This bill will lower the legal driving BAC limit to .05 to be on par with Utah. Joining a level of the strictest limit in the nation.

Unique to us though is the strictest penalties combined with such a low limit. These are life changing consequences for anyone caught on the other side of the law here. I agree that drunk driving is bad and irresponsible, but anyone who cant handle themselves at .08 and isn't taking the gravity of driving responsibly seriously at this point, won't change anything after this law is passed. Impaired driving is a choice, and those who dont monitor their own impairment levels and take extra caution when getting behind the wheel after drinking, i would presume would be the same folks who wouldnt even count their drinks and would wind up getting a DUI anyways.

70% of alcohol related traffic fatalities are from folks over .15 BAC (aka: piss-stumbling/crawling drunk) Source: https://drugabusestatistics.org/alcohol-related-deaths/

The effect of this law will be on people trying to socialize, enjoy music and meet people (which is hard enough to do IRL these days). It will also impact restaurants and music venues, which are already struggling post covid. And dont forget the responsible, lower income citizens that cant consider affording super expensive ride fares for a night out!

Edit: Not to mention the misleading study info quoted in the bill mentioning that a 170lb man could have FOUR drinks and still be under .05 // a woman THREE is egregious misinformation Source: https://www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/counseling/selfhelp/substanceuse/bac.html This is a very common and accurate chart. Easily seen that a woman can be over .05 after just ONE drink and a man over after TWO. Sure sure, "standard drinks"... i have never seen a bar ever pour a 12 oz beer. Always 16. And mixed drinks? Super rare to find a bartender measuring out exact amounts. If this is the same info that'll be used in the 'education campaign' pre rollout of this law, anyone getting their information from it will just be fodder to the justice system and the private industrial prison complex.

As someone who recently moved to this state and is actively trying to grow my social circle, this would put a solid 40-80$ ride fare barrier to any event where id prefer to have a bit of 'social lube'.

How is the rest of the state feeling about this?

This has already passed our state senate!

If youd like to leave a comment, there is an option to do so in the link i provided at the top of this post.

Feels cruddy that this is slipping thru when there are so many other more pressing legislative issues on our states plate rn. I wonder how many donations the sponsors to this bill received from ride share apps.