UW report finds failure to respond to ICE detainees’ sexual abuse complaints
A new report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights shows that there have been more than 60 sexual abuse allegations — ranging from harassment to assault — at the ICE detention center in Tacoma. The 16-page report titled “Calls to Nowhere: Reports of sexual abuse and assault go unanswered at the NWDC” traces sexual abuse allegations at the detention facility over the last 10 years. University of Washington researchers poured over thousands of pages of documents, many of them obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Continue reading at KNKX Public Radio. (Ted S. Warren)
FDA expands eligibility for COVID booster shot for kids ages 5 to 11
U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 and older already was supposed to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest coronavirus variants — and some people, including those 50 and older, can choose a second booster. The Food and Drug Administration’s authorization now opens a third shot of Pfizer’s vaccine to elementary-age kids, too — at least five months after their last dose. Continue reading at The Associated Press.
Bird flu impact being felt at western Washington restaurants
The bird flu that has made its way to Washington state is impacting the cost of eggs in a big way. The high costs are affecting restaurants on top of everything else that’s costing their owners more, too. Avian flu, or bird flu, is now in six Washington state counties, but more than half are in western Washington. That’s since May 5, when it was first discovered in the state. The most recent cases were confirmed Friday in Whatcom and Okanogan counties. Continue reading at KIRO 7.
Associated Press
Judge tosses COVID-19 vaccine objections of Hanford workers
FDA expands eligibility for COVID booster shot for kids ages 5 to 11
Starbucks joins Amazon, will cover travel for workers seeking abortions
New report shows US traffic deaths reached 16-year high in 2021, agency says
Bellingham Herald
Last night’s 3.6-magnitude quake near Oso reportedly felt in Whatcom County
This mountain pass just opened, but your road trip will take longer
Whatcom surpasses 300 COVID-related deaths, as U.S. sees 1 millionth death of pandemic
Capital Press
NW winter wheat outlook ‘considerably more optimistic’ after last year’s drought
Columbian
Opinion: In Our View: Recognize, teach tribes’ perspective of history
The Daily News
Agriculture officials suggest skipping fairs due to bird flu
Everett Herald
Snohomish County homelessness rose to 10-year high, count shows
Editorial: Even after 1 million deaths, covid fight isn’t over
Comment: Racism that killed 10 in Buffalo has deep roots here
Comment: Biden can do lot of little things to fight inflation
Letter: Now is not the time to increase fossil fuel production, use
Indian Country Today
Indigenous justice in Washington state takes leave
Peninsula Daily News
Nation passes 1M COVID deaths
Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon replaces Microsoft as Seattle area’s top corporate giver
Skagit Valley Herald
Children’s Museum of Skagit County hosts Salmon Day event
Tri-City Herald
Historic Eastern WA nuclear reactor reopens for public tours at Hanford
KID declares emergency as 1,500 customers still without irrigation water this spring
Dam near Kennewick is one of 50 in WA in ‘poor’ condition. What’s being done about it
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
$1.6 million contract awarded for permanent First Avenue Plaza in Walla Walla
Walla Walla demonstrators join national day of protest against abortion bans
Walla Walla-area health workers say the ‘common’ cold is anything but this year
Superintendent Guy Strot speaks of lessons learned as he exits Dayton School District
Yakima Herald-Republic
Washington state added as defendant in Yakima Valley voting rights lawsuit
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Crews break ground on I-405 interchange project in Kirkland
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Vape cartridges sold at local school might have been tainted with fentanyl
COVID cases, hospitalizations rising in western Washington
Bird flu impact being felt at western Washington restaurants
Has it become riskier to park in downtown Seattle?
Seattle Public Schools not changing start times after parents raise concerns
Baby formula maker Abbott reaches agreement to restart largest production plant
Engineers break ground on new interchange at I-405 in Kirkland
KNKX Public Radio
UW report finds failure to respond to ICE detainees’ sexual abuse complaints
How vaccine misinformation made the COVID-19 death toll worse
KUOW Public Radio
Covid updates: New cases continue to rise in King County
Congress is holding its first UFO hearing in more than 50 years
KXLY (ABC)
AG Ferguson seeks protection for out-of-state abortion providers
Spokane City Council approves emergency interim zoning ordinance
NW Public Radio
The Fight For Legacy Forests, Part Eight: What Next? A Look At The DNR’s New Carbon Project
Q13 TV (FOX)
Noise pollution harms endangered orcas, scientists are rushing to find solutions
Web
MyNorthwest
PNW blood platelet shortage no longer ‘critical,’ but 2,000 donations still needed
ORCA overhauls entire system, new era of public transit begins
National movement prompts thousands of abortion rights activists to flood the streets of Seattle
Seattle announces plan to impound vehicles out of compliance with newly enforced 72-hour parking law
Don’t try this at home: WA WIC director warns against DIY baby formula
West Seattle Blog
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