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Aberdeen Daily World
Maritime heritage bill could bring new funding for seaport

Associated Press
US hiring surges as unemployment dips to 6.1 pct.
Boeing said it delivered 181 planes in 2nd quarter
No job, no housing for Skagit Valley berry pickers
Supporters of small classes advance ballot measure

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvest

Bothell Reporter
Time for a better solution to fireworks | Editorial
State Parks Boating Program officials urge boaters to be extra safe Fourth of July weekend

Columbian
Editorial: In Our View: Washington Jobs Imperiled (Ex-Im Bank)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
For state’s school chief, ‘failure’ is not an option
Boeing, other aviation giants caught in tax flap
US job growth is robust in June; unemployment rate falls to 6.1%

Islands’ Sounder
Murray speaks out for immigration reform

News Tribune (subscription required)
Column: Peter Callaghan: Digital dragnets are stalking privacy rights, as well as crime

Olympian (subscription required)
Editorial: On oil trains, state fights for public’s right to know

Peninsula Daily News
Gov. Inslee visits Port Angeles to attend Coast Guard command change, tour composites training shop and meet with Lower Elwha Klallam

Renton Reporter
WSDOT selling 55-acre parcel of land in south Renton

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Debate heats up over flexibility in new graduation requirements
Single women emerging as political powerhouse
DNR issues burn ban on Eastern Wash. land it protects
Investigation may close down 6 for-profit Everest College schools (Pollet)
Editorial: Support Sen. Patty Murray’s strong plan for workforce training
Guest Opinion: Why the Columbia River Treaty matters
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Obama’s regulatory cap-and-trade does not work for Washington state
Blog: Make birth control pills available over the counter

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Council passes town plan amendment to allow marijuana business in town

Voice of the Valley
SBE to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Rules to Implement the 24-Credit Graduation Requirements

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KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Foreign backpacker arrested for staying in U.S. half hour too long

KUOW FM
Washington Plans To Issue 20 Marijuana Retail Licenses Monday
What’s The Skin Cancer Rate In Your County?
Rail Workers Raise Doubts About Safety As Oil Trains Roll On
Could Northwest Union Members Avoid Paying Dues?

WEB

Crosscut
An inside look at life on Seattle’s streets

Horsesass.org
Cherry-Picking Season: Senate Republicans Slander State for Political Gain

Publicola
On other blogs today: Gay marriage, the streetcar, climate change, and This American Life
Opinion: Women’s rights are under attack – but what else is new?