Quote of the Day
“It’s rooted in my religious conviction. I personally believe that all people can contribute good in the world. That [belief] comes from a deep-seated religious conviction that there is always hope.” -Rep. Reuven Carlyle on the death penalty moratorium, Publicola
Aberdeen Daily World
Locked up in love: Extended family visitation at Stafford Creek
Associated Press
Governor Inslee Suspends the Death Penalty in Washington State (Carlyle)
State to hold tunnel contractor accountable
I-5 bridge over Columbia could last ‘indefinitely,’ inspector says
Who’s on Washington’s death row
Bainbridge Island Review
Bainbridge voters say ‘yes’ to schools, both levies approved
Gov. Inslee announces ban on death penalty in Washington
Hansen bill would boost fast passenger-ferry service to Seattle (Hansen)
Bellingham Herald
Lawmakers consider how to better prepare high school kids (Sullivan, Rolfes, Hunter)
Victims’ relatives outraged by Washington governor’s decision to suspend death penalty
Bothell Reporter
Governor announces capital punishment moratorium; will not affect those already on death row
King County Council begins work on ‘living wage’ policy
Northshore School District measures passing in special election
Central Kitsap Reporter
Central Kitsap voters say ‘yes’ to M&O Levy
Columbian
Two local lawmakers find new per diem rate ‘realistic’ (Wylie, Moeller)
What’s up with that? Oil trains already passing through Vancouver?
Editorial: Inslee Errs on Death Penalty
Op-ed: Legislating behind closed doors now all too common
The Daily News
Levies in four districts pass; 2 remain too close to call
Cowlitz County sets retail marijuana moratorium for unincorporated areas
Everett Herald
Death penalty halted in state; Inslee announces moratorium
Landmark salmon decision left a legacy of science
Editorial: Reconciling the Boldt legacy (Sawyer)
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Inslee announces moratorium on death penalty
All five school levies pass easily
Oil sheen closes shellfish beds in Hood Canal
News Tribune (subscription required)
Lawmakers consider high school preparation (Sullivan, Hunter, Rolfes)
Senate leader Tom criticizes House for raising expense allotments for members but not staff (Fraser)
Op-ed (Hurst): Bans on licensed pot stores will increase crime
North Kitsap Herald
3 Poulsbo students serve as legislative pages (Hansen, Appleton)
Olympian (subscription required)
Victims’ relatives outraged by Inslee’s decision to suspend death penalty
Lawmakers consider how to better prepare high school kids (Sullivan, Hunter. Rolfes)
Under the Dome: Today is Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 31st day of the 60-day legislative session (Kagi)
Editorial: We’re falling behind the STEM education curve
Letter: Gas tax still is best for paying for road
Senate leader Tom criticizes House for raising expense allotments for members but not staff (Sullivan, Fraser)
Peninsula Daily News
Gov. Inslee places moratorium on executions in Washington
Port Orchard Independent
Hansen bill would boost fast passenger-ferry service to Seattle
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Adopted child’s death inspires bill to tighten system (Roberts)
Ban on executions while Inslee in office (Carlyle)
Feds set to unveil solution to pot banking problem
Former Gov. Lowry recalls hard decision to allow execution
Danny Westneat: Finally, Inslee looks like a leader with bold stand
Editorial: Restart the conversation on the death penalty
Skagit Valley Herald
Gov. Inslee suspends death penalty executions
Spokesman Review
Inslee announces moratorium on Washington death-row executions
Hayden doctor, patients say flat-fee service is healthier alternative
Shawn Vestal: Raiding of tobacco prevention fund may explain smoking rate
Editorial: Waste shift good news for both city and county
Blog: WA Lege Day 30: Halfway mark
Tri-City Herald
Under the Dome: Today is Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 31st day of the 60-day legislative session (Kagi, Chopp)
Yakima Herald Republic
Inslee suspends death penalty in Washington (Carlyle)
The nine faces of Washington’s Death Row
Measures would limit Ecology’s authority in ag water quality
Editorial: Use Inslee’s moratorium to fix law, not stop executions
BROADCAST
Al Jazeera
Washington may wipe out tribal fishing arrest records (Sawyer)
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty
State to hold contractor accountable on tunnel costs
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Jay Inslee suspends death penalty in state
Mother of slain teenager calls for gun laws targeting parents
Debate over minimum wage continues in SeaTac
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
State, contractor square off over who should pay for Bertha issues
KPLU FM
Seattle To Consider Regulating Rideshare Services
Seattle Port Commission Pushes Back Against Pressure To Adopt SeaTac Living Wage Law
Contractor: Evidence Could Put Taxpayers On The Hook For Bertha Cost Overruns
Seattle May Soon Have A Citywide System Of Lockers To Serve Homeless Residents
Gov. Suspends Death Penalty In Wash. State
KUOW FM
Oregon Issues 3 Permits For Columbia River Coal Terminal
Health Paradox: Why Does U.S. Rank So Low When We Spend So Much?
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Special election: Strong support for school levies, some bond measures failing
Bill would revoke the rights of parents without a rape conviction (Kohl-Welles)
Washington Secretary of Transportation not willing to call ‘fail’ on Bertha yet
NW Public Radio
Up To 2,000 Gallons Of Oil Spilled In Hood Canal
Q13 TV (FOX)
Governor announces moratorium on executions
Whatcom County puts 60-day moratorium on pot business applications
WEB
Capitol Record
Sen. Paull Shin honored by colleagues (Liias)
Gov. Jay Inslee imposes moratorium on the death penalty
Crosscut
Bertha could finish digging on time, contractor says
Inslee’s death penalty suspension will create political turmoil (Carlyle, Kline)
Foster care changes struggle in Legislature (Goodman, Roberts)
The Daily Troll: Death penalty blocked. Council gets after minimum wage. Will state big-foot Seattle on ridesharing? (Tarleton, Habib)
HDC Advance
Masked wrestling reform bill puts media in a half-Nelson (Blake, Hudgins)
Could closing oil company tax loophole fuel education funding? (Carlyle)
Official oyster and waterfall in the works
Horsesass.org
Death Penalty Moratorium
Publicola
Isn’t it weird that the Democratic House can’t pass the minimum wage bill? (Farrell, Pettigrew, Carlyle)
On other blogs today: The future
Gov. Inslee declares death-penalty moratorium (Carlyle)
Seattle PI
Blog: Would-be pot entrepreneurs are angry, not mellow
Blog: Port explores soft landing on minimum wage for airport workers
Blog: AG will continue to defend against suits by death row inmates
Slog
Why Won’t the State Tell Us How Far Behind the Tunnel Is?
WA’s First Charter School Represents an Innovation in Education or an Innovation in Funding? (Pettigrew)
Washington State Wire
Inslee Hits Pause Button on Executions – No Lethal Cocktails While He’s in Office (Carlyle)
Oil-by-Rail Bills Headed for Collision at Statehouse: One Deals With Trains, the Other – Boats? (Farrell)