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Thursday, August 29

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Associated Press
Immigrants in US military face new citizenship rule for kids
Washington state considers overhaul of pot regulation
Facebook tightens political ad rules, but leaves loopholes
Washington expands access to opioid reversal medication
Videos simulate tsunami waves on Washington coast, San Juans
Farmers’ loyalty to Trump tested over new corn-ethanol rules
US transportation agency issues $8.1 million in grants
Audit: Few Washington state schools have enough lunchtime 
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rumbles 150 miles off Oregon coast
Washington releases tsunami simulation videos
Large fire burns at abandoned lumber mill in Snohomish  

Auburn Reporter
King County set to bring in tax-free housing funding 

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
First sockeye from Idaho hatchery comes home ⁠— $14M, 6 years and hundreds of thousands of smolts later
‘Hate has no home here,’ Whatcom speakers say in reaction to white supremacist flyers   

Columbian
In Our View: Congress must guard Endangered Species Act 

Everett Herald (subscription required)
A veto too far? Lawmakers may sue Inslee to figure it out 
County now lets you apply for concealed pistol permit online
Edmonds council adopts message acknowledging tribal heritage
Guests can file claims after Motel 6 gave their names to ICE
WaPo: Trumps says he’ll pardon aides who break laws to build wall
Editorial: Lungs or not, Amazon needs better protection 

The Inlander
How cannabis continues to split rural communities in the Inland Northwest 

Kent Reporter 
King County Council passes measure to invest millions of dollars for affordable housing 

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Researchers take note of transient whales’ behavior in Kitsap visit
Letter: A revenue-neutral income tax idea 

News Tribune (subscription required)
School lunchtime too short, state auditor says. It’s hurting kids’ health
‘Neighborhood’ college opens to adults, high school students in Spanaway   

New York Times
E.P.A. to Roll Back Regulations on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas 

Olympian (subscription required)
No tsunami expected from 6.3 quake Thursday morning off Oregon Coast
Some children of military members born overseas won’t automatically be U.S. citizens
Trump’s new tariffs will begin Sunday — here’s what they mean for your wallet  

Peninsula Daily News
Tharinger, Chapman serve lunch for Boys & Girls Club in Sequim (Tharinger, Chapman)
Clallam Transit considers eliminating advertising on buses
Jefferson Transit approves six-year development plan
U.S. Rep. Kilmer talks jobs, training, healthcare at Sequim chamber meeting  

Puget Sound Business Journal
Facebook tightens rules on verifying political advertisers
Apple apologises for listening to Siri conversations  

Renton Reporter
King County set to bring in tax-free housing funding  

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Massachusetts health-care system conducting a review of US HealthVest after Seattle Times investigation
King County Council votes on how to spend $318M for education over the next 15 years
Fearing violence, officials cancel public meetings on managing Washington wolf packs
Anyone in Washington state can now obtain Naloxone, the opioid overdose medication
Washington follows national trend, sees decline in high-school sports participation  

Seattle Weekly
King County set to bring in tax-free housing funding  

Skagit Valley Herald
State considers move to improve quality of marine waters
Larsen gets input on summer meal programs  

Spokesman Review
Whistleblower links Rep. Matt Shea to document describing creation of theocratic ‘redoubt’ territory
Eating lunch after recess better for students, report says; some Spokane schools in line with recommendation
Opioid overdose reversal drug made available statewide without a prescription
Washington wolf issues are heated, but experts urge perspective
Spokane schools, teachers union to continue contract negotiations; union leader resigns
Hospitalizations tied to vaping on the rise
Op-ed: Well-being of our children is paramount   

Tri-City Herald
No deal. No school. Kennewick teachers to continue to strike on Thursday 
First week of school brings enrollment surprises at Tri-Cities schools   

Yakima Herald Republic
Fires burning in Kittitas County prompt evacuations, road closures 

 

Broadcast 

KING5 TV (NBC)
6.3 earthquake hits off Southern Oregon coast
State begins testing toll system for SR 99 tunnel in Seattle
UW expert calls attention to deforestation in the Amazon amid record fires
Washington Motel 6 guests can file claims over info shared with ICE
Washington schools not providing enough time for lunch, audit says   

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Drivers disregard: WSDOT testing signage for SR 99 Tunnel
Seattle City Light sued over massive electricity bills   

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Mount Vernon delays vote on safe parking lot program for homeless 
Car cuts into Fauntleroy ferry line; man pulls gun as fight erupts  

KNKX FM
Lummi Nation mourns lost Southern Resident orcas, renames those remaining 

KUOW FM 
Spokane Republicans call for Rep. Matt Shea to step down 

Q13 TV (Fox)
66 search and rescues at Olympic National Park this year 

  

Web 

Cascadia Weekly
Hands Against Hate (Lovelett) 

Crosscut
Kicking Matt Shea out of Washington’s Legislature: Can it be done? (Jinkins, Habib)
Opinion: People with disabilities need to get around. Seattle needs to make it easier 

Slog
Weed Farmers Markets? Pot Exports? State Considers Big Changes to Washington’s Legal Industry
The State’s Pot-Tracking System Is Messed Up