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“Two Spokane County deputies shot in the line of duty Tuesday, who have a legacy of military service, leave behind young families.

“Mason Acheson, 35, died early Wednesday morning after he was shot while responding to a domestic violence call at a home off South Smythe Road in Spangle.

“Parker Perry, 29, was also shot and remained on life support as of Friday afternoon, though he is not expected to survive. Perry’s family will donate his organs, the sheriff’s office said in a news release, calling the decision a ‘selfless service’ to ensure others in need of organs have an opportunity to live.

“It is the deadliest law enforcement shooting in Washington since 2009, when four Lakewood police officers were assassinated before their shift while sitting in a coffee shop in Parkland.”

“Seattle business owners say public safety, taxes, labor costs and homelessness sit atop their concerns in a poll released Monday, showing the business climate score at 39 out of 100.

“The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Seattle Association surveyed 247 local businesses in late summer, though response counts vary by question in the report. Chamber President and CEO Joe Nguyễn said the poll shows what businesses need to succeed and urged that now is the time to act.”

“Washington’s overdose death rate surged nearly 64 percent between 2020 and 2025 while the national rate fell. Worse yet, five Washington counties among the nation’s 10 largest increases.
 
“The study by AddictionResource ranked Washington second among the 50 states for its increase over that period, behind Alaska. Spokane, Whatcom and Thurston counties took the top three spots among the 550 US counties included in the analysis.”

“A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office.

“The decision from Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocks the most controversial pieces of the Democrat-sponsored policy, pending an appeal by the state. A formal court order outlining the ruling is expected later this month.

“The law’s supporters see it as vital to building trust in law enforcement by requiring sheriffs to meet the same standards as their deputies. But its opponents — including a dozen sheriffs who challenged the law – say it amounts to state overreach that could override the will of voters by ousting elected sheriffs.”