The bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Washington state Legislature
The state Legislature has no shortage of issues to consider this year, from tackling climate change to giving Washingtonians financial relief during the pandemic. Crosscut reporters have been watching the Legislature on your behalf. You can find all their stories here. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut)
Report: Washington state homelessness increased 6.2%
Washington state reported an increase in homelessness of 6.2% between 2019 and 2020, the third largest increase among all states, the Seattle Times reported Saturday. Continue reading at KXLY. (Kenneth J. Gill / Wikimedia Commons)
Significant police reform on track in Legislature
Limits on the use of force by police and investigations of officers who have a pattern of misconduct continue to make their way through the Legislature, with some bills winning broad approval and with some passing only on party line votes. Continue reading at The Aberdeen Daily World. (AP)
Associated Press
More COVID-19 restrictions eased in Washington state
Report: Washington state homelessness increased 6.2%
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
Aberdeen Daily World
Two mass vaccination site clinics announced, second doses Friday, first doses Saturday
Recent overdoses suggest fentanyl pills have returned to the region
Significant police reform on track in Legislature (Nguyen)
Proposed phone tax will pay for suicide prevention (Orwall)
Commentary: If the mass killing of six Asian women isn’t a hate crime, what is?
Commentary: Want civic education in U.S. schools? Look to Germany for lessons
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom has 13 new positive COVID-19 cases Saturday
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Saturday in Washington state
Bellingham and Whatcom in line for these federal funds from latest COVID relief bill
COVID-19 stopped their day in court. And that’s not the only impact on justice in Whatcom
Here‘s when Whatcom expects an ‘abundance of vaccine to match the expanded eligibility‘
Whatcom sees new COVID case number Friday not reliably seen since November
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Friday in Washington state
Biden on COVID-19 relief aid: ‘Shots in arms and money in pockets’
Whatcom has 13 new positive COVID-19 cases Saturday
How common is COVID reinfection? People over 65 at much greater risk, study finds
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: CA variants, AstraZeneca vaccine, long-haulers & more
Here‘s when Whatcom expects an ‘abundance of vaccine to match the expanded eligibility‘
COVID-19 vaccine supply will remain flat through March, followed by a surge
Do kids need COVID vaccines for school to return to normal? Here’s what experts say
Biden tries to balance racial equity, speed in rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations
Whatcom sees 11 new B.1.1.7 variant cases last week, and with 19 new COVID cases Thursday
Stocks rise slightly as investors closely watch bond market
Capital Press
Washington Apple Commission re-elects members, discusses trade and marketing
Columbian
In Our View: Snake River dams plan warrants consideration
The Daily News
As Cowlitz County heads into Phase 3, restaurant owners aim to hire, workers look for jobs
Cowlitz County health officials predict some return to normal by summer
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Schools will reopen everywhere, but when varies by district
Federal loans have poured $1.8 billion into Snohomish County
Eyeing electric vehicle future, county PUD offers incentives
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
As vaccinations rise, COVID cases at nursing homes plummet
Comment: Washington can be a shining example for solar energy
Op-ed: Transportation plan puts a focus on equity for all (Ramos, Valdez)
Anti-Asian acts and policies are an ugly part of our history
Clean-fuel bill seems to be bypassing a key Democratic foe (Rolfes, Hobbs)
Comment: Atlanta killings aren’t about one thing alone
Comment: What a cop’s ‘bad day’ quote says about the news media
Viewpoints: The ERA has come a long way, baby
Editorial: Make preventing, fighting wildfires a priority
The Inlander
Idaho Sen. Nelson warned against a COVID outbreak in the Legislature last year. That outbreak is here.
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
County planners face permit backlog after developers rush to beat new energy code deadline
Pierce County sheriff confronted Black newspaper carrier
State can support wildfire prevention
After months of trying, and stress, Bremerton man received his unemployment benefits
County planners face permit backlog after developers rush to beat new energy code deadline
News Tribune (subscription required)
Theft of catalytic converters is skyrocketing in Tacoma, police say. Here’s why
Tacoma Water unfairly picks white management applicants over Black ones, complaint says
Editorial: Troyer’s 2 a.m. fiasco is Exhibit A why Pierce County must stop electing sheriffs
Editorial: Tacoma needs full search for new school chief. Don’t rush to anoint heir apparent
New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: AstraZeneca Vaccine Is 79% Effective in U.S. Study
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Challenge: End the Coronavirus Crisis Faster
‘Sedition’: A Complicated History
Postal Service Struggles to Speed Up Delivery, Compounding Its Troubles
Does Requiring Only Men to Register for the Draft Violate the Constitution?
North American Post
Records at the National Archives at Seattle and Other West Coast Facilities Relating to the Japanese American Incarceration Experience – Part 3 of 3
Olympian (subscription required)
Group opposed to West Bay Yards says it will appeal favorable City Council decision
Thurston County adds 21 COVID-19 cases on Sunday
How will Thurston spend $56 million in COVID-19 relief funds? Here’s are initial ideas
Support services or arrest? A Thurston program aims to give some offenders a choice
More Washington residents to be eligible for vaccines March 31, eviction moratorium extended
Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Inaugural Chimacum clinic vaccinates 330 people
Telephone town hall to focus on covid relief package
Spike seen in under-10 Peninsula COVID cases
Disputed health measure overhauled (Van De Wege, Tharinger, Chapman)
Port Townsend Leader
Two new coronavirus cases in Jefferson County reported Friday
Puget Sound Business Journal
Microsoft hires workplace safety activist fired by Amazon last year
Opinion:Olympia should finally adopt clean fuel standard
Experts say vaccines, vigilance are the keys to putting the pandemic behind us
‘More investors, more developers, more everything’ for Seattle-area industrial market
Amazon touts poll supporting $15 minimum wage as it fights union vote
Mariners partner with UW Medicine to promote vaccinations
SBA officially rolls out shuttered venue grant program. Here’s when businesses can apply.
Inslee extends statewide eviction moratorium into the summer
Seattle Times (subscription required)
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all adults
Cautious optimism: Washington enters Phase 3’s loosened COVID-19 restrictions with hope, anxiety
Amid climate crisis, a proposal to save Washington state forests for carbon storage, not logging
The hidden stories that give rise to violence against Asian American women
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer faces calls for resignation over confrontation with Black newspaper carrier
Borracchini’s Bakery, a Seattle destination for almost a century, is closed for good
Opinion: Legislators, let’s get Washington moving (Fey, Hobbs)
Bill to create civilian office to investigate lethal force, serious injuries by police advances in Washington Legislature (Entenman)
Seattle Medium
Dr. Brent Jones To Take Helm Of Seattle Public Schools Earlier Than Expected
Skagit Valley Herald
Samish Island, Stillaguamish delta salt marsh projects get federal funding
Meeting set to talk about future park in La Conner
South Seattle Emerald
Weekend Long Reads: Seattle’s vision for an all-electric transportation system
Opinion: Community organizations need full funding and city support to prevent violence
Opinion: Regaining a better world for our women and children
Local reactions, resources & events in response to Atlanta shootings
COVID case rate slightly increases in King County, COVID financial assistance available
Spokesman Review
City leaders agree Spokane needs to use less water. But how can they convince residents and businesses?
Spokane’s restaurant, hospitality industry poised to bounce back after COVID-19’s economic hit
Getting There: STA’s electrification plans are a blast from the past – and toward the future
Tri-City Herald
Exclusive: New Costco coming to Tri-Cities. More stores and homes to follow
Didier calls for committee to help decide Tri-Cities school reopenings
COVID pandemic could make affordable Tri-Cities child care even harder to find
Work begins on $15M WA National Guard center for armored vehicle brigade in Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities researchers work to protect electric grid from Mother Nature’s fury
Richland schools to discuss students sitting closer together in classrooms
3 more Tri-Cities COVID deaths. Contagious disease toll highest since the 1950s
Vancouver Business Journal
Port of Vancouver USA sees record year in 2020
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Crime stats 2020, Part 1: Dip in domestic violence puzzling for Walla Walla, College Place chiefs
Walla Walla Valley karaoke crooners begin a return to the stage as pandemic restrictions ease
Indoor visits at Walla Walla long-term care facilities signal hope and return of normalcy
COVID-19 numbers remain low, vaccines up in Umatilla, Walla Walla counties
Vaccine clinics continue in Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla
COVID-19 numbers show Umatilla County within sight of lower risk level, officials say
Former Touchet fire chief, Otis Garbe, pleads guilty to attempted child rape
Washington Post
How Biden quietly created a huge social program
Preachers and their $5,000 sneakers: Why one man started an Instagram account showing churches’ wealth
The rioter next door: How the Dallas suburbs spawned domestic extremists
Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County to enter Phase 3 of state’s reopening plan, but needs additional reductions in COVID-19 activity to stay there
Fewer students may take federal standardized tests this spring if state request is approved
Tool created to aid cleanup from Microsoft hack in broad use
Amid climate crisis, a proposal to save Washington state forests for carbon storage, not logging
Legislation seeks additional information, transparency from Washington hospitals
State appeals court upholds decision allowing Yakima Schools to withhold employment records, sanctions lawyer
Broadcast
KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington state advances to Phase 3 of reopening Monday
Seattle mayor responds to flaws, inequities found at Lumen Field’s mass vaccination site
Third stimulus check update: Couples reporting only half payments
For some, anxieties heighten as restrictions loosen in Washington’s Phase 3
Washington universities discourage spring break travel as pandemic continues
Tool created to aid cleanup from Microsoft hack in broad use
Hundreds gather for weekend rallies in western Washington to stop Asian hate
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Rallies held in Edmonds, Bellevue and across US against hate crimes targeting Asian Americans
Pop up clinic focuses on COVID-19 vaccines for deaf and blind community
Report: Washington state homelessness increased 6.2%
Tacoma Water unfairly picks white management applicants over Black ones, complaint says
Bus driver shortage forces Seattle Public Schools to change class times for return to in-person learning
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Washington state moving to Phase 3 Monday, boosting local businesses
‘I feel sad and I feel proud:’ Hundreds denounce hate crimes against Asian Americans
How to be a good ally, combat racism and violence against Asian Americans
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
Report: Washington state homelessness increased 6.2%
Genome sequencing finds more coronavirus variants in Washington
COVID-19 cases plateauing, but doctors stress caution to prevent fourth surge
State health officials report more than 950 new coronavirus cases
KNKX FM
Muckleshoot Tribe delivers COVID vaccine to its incarcerated members
Washington ‘HEAL’ Act would steer key state agencies toward environmental justice
KUOW FM
Covid cases up 18% in Seattle area as region reopens
Pandemic blog: Updates for the Northwest
Fraudsters Still Claim Unemployment Relief, As Feds Pump Billions More Into System
AstraZeneca Vaccine Can Prevent COVID-19, Late-Stage Study Says
By throwing out drug law, Washington Supreme Court creates massive fallout
For Asian American Women, Misogyny And Racism Are Inseparable, Sociologist Says
People with disabilities, essential workers are eligible for WA’s vaccines. Here’s what that means logistically
KXLY (ABC)
Washington now in Phase 3
Report: Washington state homelessness increased 6.2%
NW Public Radio
March Madness Remains Off Limits For Sports Betting In The Northwest, But Maybe Not Much Longer
Spring Forecast: An Already Bad Drought Worsens Across The West
Q13 TV (Fox)
Remembering the deadly Oso landslide 7 years later
All counties in Washington advancing to Phase 3 on Monday
Inslee announces new travel guidelines during Spring Break at Sea-Tac
Pierce County sheriff elicits massive police response after claiming newspaper delivery man threatened him
The Divide: Who can save Seattle?
Seattle public school superintendent to resign before contract expires
Web
Crosscut
Police accountability agenda loses some teeth in WA Legislature (Johnson, Entenman, Pedersen, Salomon)
The bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Washington state Legislature
Opinion: The HEAL Act gives WA a path to environmental justice
What WA can learn from Native communities’ vaccination plan
MyNorthwest
Microsoft the latest Puget Sound company to bring workers back into offices
Families, community gathering Monday to remember victims of Oso mudslide
COVID updates: Lumen Field vaccine site grapples with equitable access
Washington is now in Phase 3 of reopening — here’s what that means
Gov. Inslee: ‘We want people to get vaccines, not just be eligible for them’
Iconic century-old Seattle bakery announces permanent closure
Grocery store hazard pay lawsuit gets appealed after dismissal by federal judge
King County judge allows student’s suit against UW to go forward
Dr. Duchin: Reaching true herd immunity against COVID ‘probably unlikely’
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