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4 hours ago
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Washington state named ‘sanctuary jurisdiction' by Trump admin, 35 of 39 counties listed
The Brief The Trump administration labeled Washington a "State Sanctuary Jurisdiction," citing non-compliance with federal immigration enforcement. 35 of Washington's 39 counties and five cities were named as sanctuary jurisdictions by the Department of Homeland Security. The list includes errors and unexpected entries, with some counties questioning their inclusion. WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has named Washington a "State Sanctuary Jurisdiction," accusing nearly every county in the state of not complying with federal immigration enforcement efforts. The Department of Homeland Security released a list of 500 so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" on Thursday, claiming the communities "undermine the rule of law and endanger the lives of Americans and law enforcement." In Washington state, 35 of 39 counties were named, along with five cities. Here's the full list for Washington: Asotin County Benton County Chelan County Clallam County Clark County Columbia County Cowlitz County Ferry County Franklin County Garfield County Grant County Grays Harbor County Island County Jefferson County King County Kitsap County Kittitas County Lewis County Lincoln County Mason County Okanogan County Pacific County Pend Oreille County Pierce County San Juan County Skagit County Skamania County Snohomish County Spokane County Stevens County Thurston County Wahkiakum County Walla Walla County Whatcom County Whitman County City of Everett City of Olympia City of Tacoma Seattle Yakima The only Washington counties not to be named were Adams County, Douglas County, Klickitat County and Yakima County. Dig deeper The list, which was riddled with misspellings, also included sparsely populated counties that have little interaction with immigration authorities, that overwhelmingly voted for President Donald Trump and that have actively supported his hard-line immigration policies. Among the most confusing aspects of the list was Shawano County, Wisconsin, which believes it may have been added by mistake. County administrator Jim Davel said the only policy vote in recent years was to become a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County" opposing gun control laws—unrelated to immigration. Other unexpected names include Alexandria, Virginia, and Huntington Beach, California—both communities with histories of cooperation with ICE. The full list can be found on the DHS website. The Source Information in this story came from the Associated Press, FOX Digital and the Department of Homeland Security website. Homicide investigation underway after 5-year-old dies in Federal Way, WA Major 5-day SR 18 closure at I-90 in Snoqualmie, WA Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed Why hasn't anyone been charged in Seattle clash arrests? What we know Mandatory driver's education to expand under new Washington law To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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5 hours ago
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‘You can see clumps': Watch out for new toxic algae, deadly for dogs, in Columbia River
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Public health officials are warning the public about a new type of toxic algae in the Columbia River that can be deadly to animals. This new algae has so far been found along the moving body of water that is the Columbia River, considered an unusual setting compared to where other algae are commonly found. Students stage walkout after cut to theater program Officials said after eating this new form of toxic algae. That's why public health officials say to be extra cautious as the weather gets warmer. Dr. Alan Melnick with Clark County Public Health is warning dog owners to be on the lookout for this new form of toxic algae. 'We became aware of this new algae, these benthic mats, basically last fall when we had a dog death after being exposed to these benthic algae mats,' Melnick said. Melnick said another dog also died after consuming this algae last year. 'They're found in moving bodies of water,' Melnick said. 'And they don't have the same appearance, they're actually below the surface. The water will look really clear but underneath there are these mats of algae.' The mats are usually slimy, smelly and can range in color. Valurie Kashchenko didn't even bring her pup fishing with her today. 'I don't feel comfortable bringing my dog to any body of water right now,' she said. 'I mean, you can see clumps of it coming up on the shore. And even the places I go to fish, my line gets tangled up in it, there's just so much of it, there's just so much of it, I'm scared if my dog goes out there and ingests it, something bad is going to happen.' 'Plan ahead' for OR 217 SB lane closures this weekend Kashchenko and public health officials have the same advice for people and their pets hitting the Columbia this summer. 'Just be very cautious, if you see any warning signs just watch them very carefully, and it's always okay to just be extra cautious,' Kashchenko said. Public health officials also said people could have a reaction to the algae — they get a tingly, burning sensation. Clark County public health officials said to keep an eye on younger children getting in the water as well. And if a child is suspected of being in contact with the algae, they should see a doctor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 hours ago
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Jimmy De Anda drives in 3 runs and Utah Valley surprises Oregon 6-5 in Eugene Regional
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jimmy De Anda drove in three runs with a double and a single, sparking Utah Valley's 6-5 victory over Oregon in the Eugene Regional on Friday night. No. 4 seed Utah Valley (33-27) will face second-seeded Arizona in the winner's bracket on Saturday. Regional host Oregon (42-15) will play Cal Poly in a loser-out game. Arizona defeated Cal Poly 3-2 in Friday's other game. Utah Valley's four-run third inning featured De Anda's run-scoring double down the left-field line followed by Luke Iverson's RBI single to right and a two-run single by Mason Strong for a 4-0 lead. Oregon scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth, getting a two-run home run from Drew Smith and a solo shot by Anson Aroz. De Anda's two-run single made it 6-3 in the seventh. Smith added a solo shot in the eighth, giving him two home runs and three RBIs for the game. With a runner on base and two outs in the ninth he struck out to end the game. Carston Herman (5-3) got the win and Cooper Littledike earned his sixth save. Jason Reitz (5-1) took the loss. ___ AP college sports:
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6 hours ago
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Jimmy De Anda drives in 3 runs and Utah Valley surprises Oregon 6-5 in Eugene Regional
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jimmy De Anda drove in three runs with a double and a single, sparking Utah Valley's 6-5 victory over Oregon in the Eugene Regional on Friday night. No. 4 seed Utah Valley (33-27) will face second-seeded Arizona in the winner's bracket on Saturday. Regional host Oregon (42-15) will play Cal Poly in a loser-out game. Arizona defeated Cal Poly 3-2 in Friday's other game. Advertisement Utah Valley's four-run third inning featured De Anda's run-scoring double down the left-field line followed by Luke Iverson's RBI single to right and a two-run single by Mason Strong for a 4-0 lead. Oregon scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth, getting a two-run home run from Drew Smith and a solo shot by Anson Aroz. De Anda's two-run single made it 6-3 in the seventh. Smith added a solo shot in the eighth, giving him two home runs and three RBIs for the game. With a runner on base and two outs in the ninth he struck out to end the game. Carston Herman (5-3) got the win and Cooper Littledike earned his sixth save. Jason Reitz (5-1) took the loss. ___ AP college sports:
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7 hours ago
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Firefighters tackle two-alarm fire at Issaquah home, no injuries reported
Eastside Fire and Rescue (EF&R) responded to a two-alarm house fire in Issaquah Friday afternoon. According to EF&R, the fire was mostly contained in the garage due to the quick work of firefighters on the scene. All residents were able to exit the home safely and quickly. Redmond Fire, Bellevue Fire, and Fall City Fire assisted with the response.
