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Monday, July 1

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Associated Press
US manufacturing growth slows in June for 3rd straight month
Hospital computer issues stem from ransomware
Washington state city to lose 100 shelter beds for homeless
Another measles case confirmed in Washington outbreak
Washington state’s population tops 7.5 million
Washington state cherry harvest avoids anticipated delay
Sewage overflow 10 times higher than previous estimates
Washington state court rules for higher Spokane River flow

Bellingham Herald
Annual count shows Whatcom County homelessness dropped 14%. Here’s what helped
Living-wage jobs in Whatcom County are going unfilled. ‘We need young people…’

Columbian
In Our View: Strong revenue doesn’t allay budget concerns
I-1639: Five frequently asked questions, five answers

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Decision made: Stanford appointed to vacancy in state Senate
New requirements for semi-automatic rifles take effect today 

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Ferry Hyak to sail into retirement this weekend
Orcas exit Dyes Inlet after overnight stay
Anti-LGBT hate crimes are rising, the FBI says. But it gets worse

Islands’ Weekly
Washington State Ferries explains spring sailing delays
Tanker traffic continues to increase through Salish Sea

News Tribune (subscription required)
Eatonville school board candidate is founder of group ‘with history of violence,’ activists say

Puget Sound Business Journal
U.S. oil companies find energy independence isn’t so profitable
Seattle braces for tougher commutes as Expedia’s Interbay move nears

Seattle Times (subscription required)
16-mile Eastside power line gets key approval in Bellevue, but opponents plan appeal
High-school apprenticeship programs give kids a chance to earn money, credit, work experience
Seattle Children’s closes all main operating rooms because of mold
Op-ed:  We must fight Trump’s latest threat to our health care | Sen. Patty Murray Op-Ed

Seattle Weekly
State Senate to conduct inquiry into public comments by Mona Das

Skagit Valley Herald
WWU helps students from migrant families see themselves in higher education

Spokesman Review
New I-1639 rules for buying a semi-automatic rifle start today

Tri-City Herald
Summer drought threat has these farmers looking for a new way to water their crops

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Free college isn’t sound public policy
Editorial: Gerrymandering is lousy way to draw boundaries

Whidbey Island News-Times
Court reverses verdict in predator case over racist remark

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
These new Washington laws take effect in July
Kent begins issuing warning tickets at 3 new red light cameras

KNKX
BC Ferries installs infrared cameras to help protect whales from ships
‘Regional climate modeling’ provides clearer picture of climate change impacts in PNW

KUOW
ENDANGERED ORCAS HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR 8 WEEKS. THIS IS UNPRECEDENTED, RESEARCHERS SAY
Trump And Kim Meeting: The Start Of A Deal Or ‘Just Some Nice Pics And Pageantry?’
The Gap Between Rich And Poor Americans’ Health Is Widening

Q13 TV (Fox)
Stricter gun laws go into effect across Washington starting Monday
The Divide: Bag of Tricks

Web

Crosscut
10 years of work hasn’t closed the racial opportunity gap in Seattle schools

Kitsap Daily News
26th District’s Sen. Randall navigating Olympia’s twists and turns (Randall)

Schmudget
Supreme Court rightly rules the citizenship question is out for now

Slog
Slog AM: More Washington Gun Control Laws Go Into Effect, Hong Kong Protesters Storm Legislative Building, Iran Violates Nuclear Agreement