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May 30, 2025 This roundup covers a petition to recall the Washington Governor over tax hikes amidst a political scandal involving a county executive. Catholic bishops challenge new child abuse reporting laws, stirring legal debates. A woman’s inspiring return to her community follows her release from immigration detention. Local news highlights include a woman’s deportation case, city council ethics talks, transportation updates due to bridge closures, and a quirky incident with beekeepers rescuing honeybees from an overturned truck.
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Recall Petition Challenges
- A petition to recall Governor Bob Ferguson gained over 37,000 signatures due to new tax increases in the state budget.
- Washington's high bar for recall makes success unlikely, prompting caution among conservative leaders.
Assessor Faces Resignation Calls
- King County Assessor John Wilson faces calls to resign after restraining orders filed by his ex-fiancee.
- Removal requires recall election as he was recently elected, complicating efforts to remove him.
Bishops Challenge Abuse Reporting Law
- Catholic bishops sue Washington over a law forcing clergy to report child abuse even if learned in confession.
- They argue it violates First Amendment and state protections of religious conscience.