Seattle Now Monday Evening Headlines
Jan 27, 2026
Local leaders react to federal immigration actions and consider legal and political responses. Officials discuss funding and National Guard coordination after policy moves. Public health teams push a measles vaccination drive with free clinics. Lawmakers debate public grocery solutions as stores close. Community notes include flood recovery jobs, a notable public health figure remembered, and sports playoff momentum.
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State Leaders Push Back On ICE Tactics
- Washington state leaders condemned ICE's reported warrantless-home-entry guidance and vowed to resist authoritarian tactics.
- Governor Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown signaled legal and defensive postures without detailing specific strategies.
Lawmakers Threaten To Withhold DHS Funding
- Washington's congressional delegation may block a DHS funding bill after the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretty.
- Senators and representatives called for splitting DHS funding amid accountability demands.
Federal Grant Supports Storm Recovery Jobs
- The federal $1 million grant will fund hiring local workers for temporary disaster recovery projects in Washington.
- The grant will also support retraining and job placement for people who lost work due to recent storms.