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Thursday, July 25

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Associated Press
Boeing CEO raises possibility of pausing Max production
Did Facebook data help Trump? ‘Great Hack’ explores scandal
House passes bill in latest step to fight robocalls
As the nation’s opioid crisis grew, the pills got stronger
Software problems cripple Washington state pot industry 
Affirmative action opponents turn in referendum signatures 
As the nation’s opioid crisis grew, the pills got stronger
Washington state rolls out same-day voter registration   

Aberdeen Daily World
Hospital still mum on ransomware attack
Walking tours coming to Westport Marina
Washington is adopting same-day voter registration. Will it boost turnout?
Oped: Francis Wilkinson: Democrats can’t duck when Trump lobs race bombs   

Arlington Times
City Council supports advisory vote on fireworks ban  

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here are the 5 the federal government plans to execute as it brings back death penalty 

Columbian
In Our View: Pump primed for alternative to state gas tax (Saldaña) 

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Life in prison for 1987 killer of young Canadian couple
Grand plans forming for the Everett Station area
The county is looking for new ways to promote itself
McArdle: Conservatives see promise in industrial policy  

Islands’ Weekly
Lopez awarded No Child Left Inside grant 

News Tribune (subscription required)
American kids face ‘grievous harm’ under new Trump housing policy, including in Tacoma 
Against the odds, asylum seeker represents himself in Tacoma immigration court, wins   

New York Times
Automakers, Rejecting Trump Pollution Rule, Strike a Deal With California
U.S. to Resume Executions of Death-Row Inmates
Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised
Facebook Antitrust Inquiry Shows Big Tech’s Freewheeling Era Is Past    

Olympian (subscription required)
Here are the 5 the federal government plans to execute as it brings back death penalty 
Thurston Co. voters to decide on a sales-tax increase for emergency communications   

Peninsula Daily News
Data: Clallam hit opioid peak highest in state 

Puget Sound Business Journal
Durkan’s Housing Seattle Now plan includes $50M, expands tax exemption
Calls mount to ease Big Tech’s grip on your data  

Renton Reporter
Boeing says shutting down Renton 737 line is an “alternative” to prepare for  

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Long-running tensions between Native American group and Seattle schools spill over into legal realm
Southwest drops Boeing 737 MAX from schedule until January  
Brace yourselves, renters: After a brief pause, Seattle-area rents headed back up 
Feds look again at reintroducing grizzly bears to North Cascades
Op-ed: Construction creates jobs and, yes, challenges in Seattle — let’s tackle the growing pains together 

Skagit Valley Herald
Baker Lake sockeye returns lower than expected
Washington state regulators launch probe into worker’s death 

Spokesman Review
Spokane schools’ STEM camp offers building blocks for young minds
Spokane Valley leaders clash over racial equity proposal at Tuesday council meeting
Fire, power crews struggle to catch up to aftermath of Tuesday night storms
Study: Earth warmed faster in the last few decades than the previous 1,900 years
Federal bill to decriminalize marijuana has local, national advocates enthusiastic for vote
That flyer from school won’t get lost anymore: Spokane schools introduce Peach Jar for digital messaging
Referendum would stop recently approved initiative that allowed some affirmative action plans in Washington   

Tri-City Herald
Editorial: Voting Aug. 6 will be a statewide experiment 

USA Today
Justice Department resumes capital punishment after nearly two decades, orders executions of five inmates  

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Debt-ceiling deal will keep government running 

  

Broadcast 

KING5 TV (NBC)
Enough signatures collected to put affirmative action on the ballot, campaign says (Nguyen)
Kent neighbors call on city leaders to take action after multiple shootings
City of Renton concerned about impacts of possible Boeing 737 MAX shutdown
Washington among 27 states in salmonella outbreak linked to pig ears   

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Why repeat offender is not being charged with a felony after assault of a child
Commerce Dept. delves into concerns about Sea-Tac Airport growth   

KNKX FM
Examination of gray whale deaths could answer bigger questions about the environment
OSPI identifies curricula schools can use for child sexual abuse prevention
Police must remove firearms from domestic violence perpetrators under new Washington law
Mueller On Russian Election Interference: ‘They’re Doing It As We Sit Here’   

KUOW FM
Federal Government To Resume Capital Punishment After Nearly 20-Year Hiatus
Is another smoky summer inevitable?
July 24th | We analyzed the Mueller testimony so you don’t have to
READ: Robert Mueller’s Opening Statement Before Congressional Hearings   

Q13 TV (Fox)
Sister of repeat offender who allegedly attacked toddler says he should not be out on the streets 
Boeing says it might have to shut down 737 Max production in Renton 

    

Web 

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Durkan proposes $50M for homeless housing, renewed tax breaks for developers 
This researcher wants to help undocumented students find their place in STEM