A judge in Oregon announced today [Friday] she would continue blocking the Trump administration from enforcing new noise rules near the Eugene Federal Building

Intro: We’re taking a break from our usual show today to talk about immigration enforcement across the Pacific Northwest. Arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have surged nationwide under the Trump administration.

We’re collaborating with our partners in the Northwest News Network and OPB’s The Evergreen podcast to have a conversation about how communities in our region have been affected.

Jenn Chávez (CHAH-vez, not “shah”) is the host of today’s special, joined by guests from the Northwest News Network.

From the Gert Boyle Studio in Portland, here’s Jenn Chavez (CHAH-vez, not “shah”)

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Tukwila is the latest Washington city to consider a ban on allowing federal immigration agencies to set-up new detention facilities in their city.

KUOW’s Gustavo Sagrero has more.

In Washington State, the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down some of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs has been greeted with bipartisan support.

Eugene’s Independent Police Auditor says local police acted reasonably when they declared a January 30th protest at the Eugene federal building a riot, and police did not break state laws during the incident. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports:

This past Novemeber the voters in Mount Vernon, Skagit County, elected Sammy Solano Rivera, 19 to its school board. Kyle Collins has a look inside his campaign.

An Oregon commission released its final report on addressing a behavioral health workforce shortage.

A group commissioned by the Oregon Governor released its final report today (Friday) on addressing the state’s shortage of behavioral health workers. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports.

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has asked President Donald Trump to declare an emergency for nine counties impacted by December storm damage.

KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White reports.

Host lead-in: This is Monkeyshine season in Tacoma. N-W-P-B’s Lauren Gallup tells us about the treasure hunt Tacomans embark on each year.