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Wednesday, August 7

A photo of a construction site, with a fence and a sign that says Madrona K-8 School and construction equipment operated by workers demolishing the old building at Madrona K-8 School in 2018.

PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
The state Department of Ecology is investigating contamination near Madrona K-8 School, after a consulting firm found so-called “forever chemicals” in the school’s stormwater management system. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Stephanie Davey / The Herald)


An overhead angle of several groups of students wearing backpacks, looking at phones, and talking to one another

High schoolers’ mental health shows small improvement in new survey
There are small signs of improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers, a government survey released Tuesday said, but the share of students — particularly girls — feeling sad and hopeless remained high. Continue reading at Associated Press. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)


Students board the bus to Hamilton International Middle School on the first day of school

WA audit finds Marysville School District in financial jeopardy
A new state audit found that the future of the Marysville School District could be in jeopardy as the financial condition of the district declines. The report from the Office of the Washington State Auditor, released on Monday, said the eroding financial situation in the district, with approximately 9,700 students, “raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue.” Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Amanda Snyder/Cascade PBS)


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Associated Press
US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
High schoolers’ mental health shows small improvement in new survey

Axios
Train travel is booming in the Pacific Northwest

Capital Press
South Korea trade team tours Pacific Northwest wheat crop
WDFW seeks to contain deadly deer, elk disease
Crews wrestle Durkee Fire near submission as Western wildfire season rages on

Columbian
Johnston Ridge Observatory and Spirit Lake Highway are slated to reopen in spring of 2027
Focus turns to understanding scope of chronic wasting disease outbreak in area deer

Everett Herald
Ferguson and Reichert move toward showdown in Washington governor’s race
Serrano, Brown poised to advance in Washington attorney general race
Snohomish County congressional incumbents sail to general election
Primary sets up competitive races for Snohomish County legislative seats
PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
Despite high mortgage rates, Snohomish County home market still competitive
WaPo: Boeing workers pointed to rush on 737 Max line before blowout
Editorial: Center provides transparent view into elections

News Tribune
Live voting result updates for Aug. 6, 2024, primary election in Pierce County, WA       
‘That view is so beautiful.’ City to spend $600K to overhaul blighted Tacoma overlook       
She owed thousands of dollars in rent. But did her Puyallup landlord take things too far?       
A baby left in a hot car died in Puyallup last year. Here’s why charges weren’t filed

New York Times
Recession Risks Rise as Consumers Turn Cautious

Puget Sound Business Journal
Wells Fargo economist: ‘History tells us this doesn’t end well’
SBA launches new loan, beefs up small-business programs

Seattle Times
Why primary care physicians are becoming harder to find in WA

Spokesman Review
Everything you need to know about the Aug. 6 primary
Focus turns to understanding scope of chronic wasting disease outbreak in area deer

Washington Post
A booming industry of AI age scanners is aimed at children’s faces, and some parents hate it
EPA takes emergency action to stop use of dangerous pesticide
Americans tapped $8 billion in tax credits on home energy upgrades
Boeing interview transcripts paint picture of chaos in 737 Max assembly
A judge ruled Google is a monopoly. Its empire spans more than search.

Broadcast

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Protected bike lane upgrades complete on Fourth Avenue in Seattle
Seattle City Council approves SCORE Jail pilot program

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Safety board to prove FAA’s oversight of Boeing after panel blew off a 737
Seattle mayor mandates 3 days of in-office work for city employees

KXLY (ABC)
No immediate plans for road changes despite multiple fatal crashes recently along Highway 395
Spokane business organizations support camping bans ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Idaho governor Brad Little expands paid parental leave to include foster families

Web

Crosscut
Live updates: Washington state 2024 primary election results
After tense meeting, Seattle Council OKs deal with Des Moines jail
Washington governor’s race narrows to Bob Ferguson, Dave Reichert
WA audit finds Marysville School District in financial jeopardy