Aberdeen Daily World
“It’s such a wonder I lived through that”
Aberdeen comes through the storm
Quinault petition on oil project jurisdiction is dismissed
Associated Press
Digging resumes in pit to reach tunnel machine in Seattle
Outdoor recreation in state yields $22 billion in spending
Lawmakers debate whether new taxes needed in Washington (Chopp, Hunter)
Inslee’s pollution solution: tackle water toxics at source
Seahawks Wilson, Sherman promote health exchange
Applications for jobless aid fall again
Wind-powered buggies may be allowed on Washington beaches
107,000 pay for health insurance through Washington exchange
Free ride proposed for electric cars on Washington ferries
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Opinion: State shows progress in home care training
Politics blog:Eyman applauds Ericksen’s two-thirds-to-raise-taxes proposal
Businessweek
How Local Politicians Scuttled a Crucial Federal Bridge Upgrade
Columbian
Inslee wants session to be productive, comprehensive (Nelson)
Price of oil fuels high job hopes
In Our View: Radon Risk Is One to Face
The Daily News
Letter: The Kelso agenda (Blake, Takko, Hatfield)
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Everett tightens, extends temporary marijuana rules
Smaller special districts struggle to file financial reports for state
Average U.S. housing allowance for service members rises only 0.5%
McCusker: Illegal immigration created bogus wage ‘problem’
Editorial: Smoking ban is a big success
Federal Way Mirror
Governor appoints Federal Way school board member Carol Gregory to serve in Legislature (Gregory)
Islands’ Sounder
New year, new laws enacted
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Seahawks fast ferry off for now; maybe next week
News Tribune (subscription required)
E. coli found in drinking water west of Gig Harbor
Education, mental health, among key issues leading into legislative session (Chopp)
Many agencies don’t file required report, but few conceal finances
Carol Gregory will replace deceased state Rep. Roger Freeman of Federal Way
Editorial: Flu shot a no-brainer for health care workers
Olympian (subscription required)
Education, mental health, among key issues leading into legislative session (Hunter, Chopp)
Many agencies don’t file required report, but few conceal finances
Puget Sound Business Journal
Port negotiations: A resolution in sight
School upgrade takes more than money
Tunnel fiasco needs explanation
Seattle Times (subscription required)
From state job to lobbying gig? Officials want ‘cooling-off’ year first (Carlyle)
Cantwell, Murray seek to make sales-tax deductions permanent
With 107,000 enrollees, Wash. is halfway to insurance sign-up goal
Jonanthan Martin: As medical-marijuana advocates howl, no foul by City Attorney Pete Holmes
Blog: Replay: Video chat on how to meet our state’s transportation needs (Clibborn)
Seattle Weekly
Ruling: Arlene’s Flowers Owner Can Be Sued
Skagit Valley Herald
Outdoor rec a money driver for state, county (Ranker)
Spokesman Review
Hill says Washington’s two-year revenue will be $3 billion higher, so no tax hike needed (Fraser, Hunter)
Legislative session could be one of myths v. truths (Fraser)
Mt. Spokane ski area asking state for $2.3 million in upgrades
Editorial: STEM scholarship plan right for Spokane
Vancouver Business Journal
New laws affecting business in 2015
Yakima Herald Republic
Avian flu quarantine not expected to expand beyond Tri-Cities
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Inslee plan: No tolls, ferry costs for electric car owners
King Co. readies catch-and-release policy for many felony suspects
Seattle tunnel timeline pushed back again
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Group says developer of Seattle Civic Center given special treatment
New Senate Republican plan could create gridlock on roads, in Legislature
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Mental health law gets second chance in Olympia
KPLU FM
NLRB: PLU Unionization Vote Tally Unclear With 38 Contested Ballots
Coalition of King County Cities Adopt Formal Goals In Climate Pact
Planning Underway To Open Shelter For Tacoma’s Homeless Youth & Young Adults
Under Republican Attack, Inslee Defends Tax Proposals
NW Public Radio
Study: Outdoor Recreation Means Big Bucks and Jobs in Washington
Under Republican Attack, Washington Governor Defends Tax Proposals
WEB
Capitol Record (TVW)
Gov. Jay Inslee raises ’12th Man’ flag
Lawmakers spar over proposed capital gains tax (Hunter, Fraser)
Gov. Jay Inslee defends tax proposal
House, Senate leaders discuss priorities for 2015 session (Chopp, Nelson)
Crosscut
Under the Dome: The Apples and Oranges Legislature (Hunter)
Publicola
Sawant Opponent Says Socialist Council Member is “Divisive” (Clibborn, Farrell)
Poll: Voters Support Carbon Tax (Fitzgibbon)
Seattle P.I.
Inslee, Republican legislators at odds: A budget battle in Olympia? (Hunter)
Slog
Report Urges Washington State’s Legislators to Combat Racial Inequities (Carlyle)
Prices Fall as Washington State Weed Growers Produce More Pot Than Can Be Sold
Washington State Wire
Rivers, Appleton and Hatfield Lead Out With Cannabis Bill Prefile, Kohl-Welles Will Follow (Kohl-Welles, Hatfield)
No Surprise Here: Little Accord Among Republicans, Democrats Going Into 2015 Session (Chopp, Hunter, Fraser)
Sen. Hill: ‘Myth’ Washington State Has Large Budget Deficit (Carlyle)