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Hey, good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Wednesday. This is Seattle now. Higher education in Washington State

faces an uncertain future due to state and federal budget cuts, and it goes beyond four-year

research institutions. Community and technical colleges are facing their own obstacles as they

try to remain affordable in an increasingly unaffordable world.

We'll learn more in a minute, but first, let's get you caught up.

Washington State is set to receive about $40 million in federal funding for ferry service.

The State Transportation Department says the money can be used to build and operate boats, terminals, and facilities. Most of the money will go to the state ferry system,

but King, Pierce, and Kitsap counties will receive smaller amounts. Predatory home buying practices

are getting the attention of the Seattle City Council. they're considering a bill to create new consumer protections.

It would require potential buyers to provide certain info to homeowners, including how to assess the fair market value of a home.

In announcing the plan, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says vulnerable homeowners, including elderly people, are often pressured to sell their

homes for less than what they're worth. The council will take up the legislation tomorrow at 10.

And a warning from state and local health officials, paralytic shellfish poisoning has been

detected in Pierce County muscles, clams, and oysters. So no shellfish harvesting from Day's Island and Point Fosdick north to the King and Kitsap County lines until further notice.

PSP can make you really sick, like within minutes of eating infected shellfish, so don't take a chance.

Check back for more headlines on tonight's episode of Seattle Now.

Community and technical colleges are an affordable, flexible pathway for people seeking higher education and workforce training.

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