Out of the smokestack, into the state budget
Washington’s cap-and-trade auctions are pulling in money faster than expected, spurring new ideas for spending, along with calls to rework the program to ease costs for consumers. Amid talk of what to do with all of the money, others are raising alarm about how companies are passing the cost to consumers, including with higher gasoline and energy prices. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Getty Images)
EPA scientists deployed as toxic algae persists in Columbia River
The Environmental Protection Agency will begin sampling the Columbia River near the Tri-Cities, Washington next week to sort out why toxic algae keeps popping up there. Toxic algae has been found in the Columbia River for the third week in a row in the Tri-Cities with the latest results showing the neurotoxin anatoxin-a is present at a level much higher than the Washington state standard for safe recreational use. Continue reading at KUOW. (Anna King)
Editorial: Invest in internet infrastructure expansion
Like running water or electricity, we should expect governments to construct and support infrastructure that delivers fast, reliable service to all American households. In May, the Washington State Broadband Office announced $121 million in grants for 19 broadband construction projects. Those efforts have been enhanced by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in 2021. Such investments are essential for expanding the economy and improving the lives of all Americans, with internet infrastructure serving as one of the few areas in which urban and rural residents can find common ground. Continue reading at Columbian.
Axios
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Bainbridge Island Review
Ferry spans set to go into place on BI
Capital Press
Washington cap-and-trade costs shoot past $1 billion (Mullet)
Columbian
Camas and Evergreen teacher strikes continue
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Editorial: Invest in internet infrastructure expansion
The Daily News
Employment growth in Cowlitz County drives business, report shows
The Inlander
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe wants to bring salmon back to the entire Inland Northwest — and it’s starting with Hangman Creek
Journal of the San Juan Islands
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Olympian
Capital High School is locked out Wednesday morning after police find student with gun
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Peninsula Daily News
Bainbridge terminal open for passengers only
Seattle Medium
Washington To Receive And Allocate $60 Million To Tackle Ongoing Opioid Crisis
Ferguson Thwarts Third Attempt To Block Washington’s Assault Weapons Ban
Washington’s Low Teacher-To-Student Ratios Stated In New Report
Man Killed by Police After Revived With Naloxone
Seattle Times
WA’s carbon-pricing auctions collect nearly $1.5 billion as allowances reach record price (Mullet)
Editorial: A big thanks to Seattle waterfront greenway visionaries
Opinion: Students like us must lead the charge when it comes to teen mental health
South Whidbey Record
Judge orders new Growler study, but no immediate change in operations
Spokesman Review
Woodward administration calls for pause on choosing new Trent shelter operator
Kim Wyman, Washington’s former top election official, shares what keeps her up at night and why she still has faith in U.S. democracy
Washington Post
SBA program upended in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
WA State Standard
Out of the smokestack, into the state budget (Mullet)
India’s tariffs on U.S. apples come to an end, a plus for Washington growers
Yakima Herald-Republic
Grants available to restore historic cemeteries, barns and theaters across WA
Federal judge dismisses Yakima Union Gospel Mission’s lawsuit against state
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Rural Washington fire stations struggling to recruit new volunteers
Salmon begin to return home to Issaquah hatchery for spawning season
Joe Kennedy, football coach once fired for prayers, resigns after one game back at Bremerton
New collaborative program aims to help district grads address Tacoma’s teacher shortage
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle City Council greenlights over 70 new speed cameras to curb illegal street racing
Washington Sen. Cantwell says end of Indian tariffs to be big boon for state growers
Federal spending on homelessness increases along with unhoused population
KNKX Public Radio
Washington may upgrade Western gray squirrel to ‘endangered’ status
KUOW Public Radio
Federal judge salutes ‘the end of the beginning’ of Seattle’s police reform efforts
EPA scientists deployed as toxic algae persists in Columbia River
Bremerton’s praying football coach resigns after brief return
KXLY (ABC)
City of Medical Lake helping residents begin rebuilding process
DNR, Spokane Conservation District holding post-fire assistance meeting for Gray Fire victims
Spokane leaders promoting fentanyl awareness, education to address crisis
NW Public Radio
Toxic algae found in Columbia River for third week, EPA scientists on the way and new OSU study “sniffs” for toxins
Q13 TV (FOX)
SPD consent decree: Judge lifts most federal oversight of Seattle Police Department
Web
Cascadia Daily News
Neighbors, county leadership spar over potential metal shredder
Crosscut
King County Council considers increasing minimum wage to $19/hour
The Stranger
After 11 Years of Federal Oversight, Judge Rules SPD Mostly Compliant but Declines to End Entire Consent Decree