WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Tuesday, January 5

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Associated Press
Washington drought losses estimated at $336 million
India policy may affect Washington apple export figures
Washington senators introduce charter school proposal  (Billig, Pollet)
New ID rules don’t affect Washington residents’ flight access yet
Retailers say Washington’s legal, illegal pot prices are equal
Wash. pharmacists ask Supreme Court to review Plan B ruling
Obama initiative on gun control shows limits of acting alone
Swinomish tribe hires dental therapist despite opposition

Aberdeen Daily World
Chehalis Land Trust poised to acquire another 82 acres
City crews return to storm-damaged geobag repairs

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Light rail, congestion top list of transportation challenges
Inslee, like Obama, will pursue gun control measures with executive action
New road in Arlington will serve business park
Robinson: Holding fire when it’s white guys with guns
Editorial: Delay in fixing early release problem maddening, costly

The Inlander
Democrat Andy Billig has opposed charter schools — but now has a plan to save them (Billig)

Islands’ Sounder
Study focuses on effect of warming waters on mussels
Ranker introduces legislature to limit toxic material in brakes (Ranker)

News Tribune (subscription required)
Editorial: JBLM civilians deserve fair shake, too

Olympian (subscription required)
Obama’s new gun-control push will bypass Congress

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Western president defends shutdown over hate speech
Meat-labeling changes: Northwest producers and purveyors respond
Gun-store owner moving out of Seattle because of new tax
Tunnel machine Bertha expected to bust out of vault this week
Opinion by Norm Rice: Group Health acquisition allows it to continue offering great care
Editorial: Latest quake a reminder of need for an early warning system

Seattle Weekly
U.S. Representative Jim McDermott Announces Retirement, Wants to Visit Portugal

Spokesman Review
Spokane City Council limits participation in weekly public forums
Spin Control Files: Legislator, reporter engaged in fist fight on the House floor in 1909
Editorial: Oregon standoff should end with jail time

Tri-City Herald
ID requirements for 2016 air travel, Hanford explained
Letter: Some proposals for state tax reform

Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Business idea also requires solid plan

Broadcast

 
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Bertha nears repair vault wall, next phase
Family that uncovered prisoner release error speaks out

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Rail death record prompts safety program expansion

KPLU FM
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott Announces Retirement

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
2015 had the highest number of fatalities on Washington railroads
Gun store moves out of Seattle to avoid city’s new gun tax

Q13 TV (FOX)
Washington drought, now over, cost farmers millions
Gun rights groups file notice of appeal over Seattle’s tax on firearms, ammo sales