Whistleblower claimed Trump abused his office and that White House officials tried to cover it up
The whistleblower complaint at the heart of the burgeoning controversy over President Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president claims not only that Trump misused his office for personal gain and endangered national security but that unidentified White House officials tried to hide that conduct.
Read more in the Washington Post

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Stakes high as local committee prepares for census
As the 2020 U.S. Census creeps closer, local leaders are coordinating with various groups across Clark County — from schools to neighborhood associations to city councils to faith-based organizations — in an effort to ensure Southwest Washington ends up with the most accurate count possible. Read more in the Columbian

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Associated Press
Trump whistleblower complaint: Document released by House Intelligence Committee
Whistleblower complaint says Trump abused power
FAA urged to consider pilots’ skills worldwide for Boeing 737 Max improvements
Marijuana vaping product sales sink amid lung disease scare
US House passes bill giving pot businesses access to banking
Portland police halt ICE agent training at facility
Memo: Trump prodded Ukraine leader to investigate Bidens
Washington state increases projected revenues to $51.4 billion through mid-2021
Safety board: Boeing should reconsider pilots’ response time 

Aberdeen Daily World
Key committee advances Kilmer bill to help coastal tribes facing severe weather threats
BHP lays out plans at business gathering 

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington state joins fight against changes to the Endangered Species Act
Indigenous-led group says it won’t leave the Capitol until Gov. Inslee meets 4 demands
With this forecast, WSDOT is ‘getting ready for winter across the board‘  

Columbian
Stakes high as local committee prepares for census
Columbia coho run short of expectations
County’s August job losses driven by education sector
Portland metro area considered a millennial hub for affordability
In Our View: California’s emissions fight a part of fight for all  

The Daily News
Kaiser Permanente, union coalition reach tentative contract agreement
Senator Cantwell calls for fishery disaster funding reform
Salmon and steelhead angling restricted in main Columbia River   

Everett Herald (subscription required)
$20 million Everett bridge is a perfect fit
Secretary of Navy: Jet noise issue ‘top priority’
Editorial: Work remains for Boeing, FAA on public trust   

The Inlander
An apocalyptic book series shows the type of society Rep. Matt Shea and his allies dream of rebuilding
Shelter delayed, shelter denied… and winter is coming…
Spokane Public Schools teachers who were laid off – and later recalled – adjust to new positions
Washington lawmakers want a crackdown on vaping (Pollet, Kuderer)
The world’s oceans are in danger, major climate change report warns   

News Tribune (subscription required)
‘This is a big day for Tacoma’ — 1,000 seek relief from Pierce County court debt 
The 4 demands of the Protectors of the Salish Sea
Editorial:  Hey, Pierce County, you want to be a movie star? A little investment could help  

Olympian (subscription required)
Indigenous-led group says it won’t leave the Capitol until Gov. Inslee meets 4 demands 

Puget Sound Business Journal
Employer health insurance is increasingly unaffordable, study finds
Trump announces limited trade pact with Japan
Boeing board makes safety changes, recommends more amid 737 Max crisis   

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Editorial: Amazon’s climate commitment needs transparency 
Op-Ed: Gary Locke and Ron Sims: Collaboration is key to fix King County’s homelessness crisis
Seattle median income soars to $93,500 — but wealth doesn’t reach everyone, census data shows 
Microsoft joins King County, housing authority to purchase five apartment complexes to combat housing crisis 
Behind Joint Commission’s ‘Gold Seal of Approval,’ a history of missed safety violations at psychiatric hospitals
Indigenous climate protest at the Washington state capitol draws law enforcement in riot gear 

Skagit Valley Herald
State releases plan for protecting the marbled murrelet
Skagit steelhead fishery needs funding to keep going  

Spokesman Review
Boeing announces grants as part of Moses Lake effort to maintain 737 Max jetliners
Documentary to shed light on Spokane area’s domestic violence problem
U.S. House passes marijuana banking bill, with support of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
U.S. signs trade deal with Japan, securing important market for Washington wheat
Spokane teachers pack school board meeting to express frustration over effects of budget cuts   

Tri-City Herald
Feds kill $30 million Red Mountain interchange — for now. There’s not enough traffic
Emergency order halts salmon, steelhead fishing on most of Columbia River  

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
US Immigration officers make arrests in Washington state
State revenues projected at $51.4 billion through mid-2021   

Washington Post
Whistleblower claimed Trump abused his office and that White House officials tried to cover it up
Seven days: Inside Trump’s frenetic response to the whistleblower complaint and battle over impeachment
The Daily 202: All the president’s lawyers. Four government attorneys find themselves embroiled in Trump’s Ukraine mess
Trump’s call with Ukraine leader is unlike anything presidential scholars have heard before
Trump’s false claims about Hunter Biden’s China dealings
Live updates: Maguire testifies before Congress about whistleblower complaint
Trump’s other Ukraine problem: New concern about his business
NSTB cites competing pilot warnings and flawed safety assumptions
Judge in landmark opioid trial declines to step aside
EPA tells California it is ‘failing to meet its obligations’ to protect the environment  

Yakima Herald Republic
Washington state delegation in Congress split on impeachment probe
WDFW submits $26M budget request 

   

Broadcast 

KING5 TV (NBC)
Microsoft invests $60 million in King County affordable housing
New climate report paints grim picture for Pacific Northwest fishing industry
Washington AG sues air duct cleaning companies over deceptive tactics, robocalls   

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Food shortage at Seattle schools forces some kids to buy lunch elsewhere
KIRO 7’s previous coverage on school lunch debts
State AG, other states suing Trump administration over weakening of Endangered Species Act
First vaping-related lung illness confirmed in Pierce County
Climate activist group demonstrates in front of state capitol, demanding action on climate change  

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Suit suggests drug abuse, not pricey housing at root of Seattle’s homeless problem
Snohomish Co. prosecutor wants to drop 2-gram drug rule   

KNKX FM
WATCH: Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testifies before Congress
Oregon, Washington to begin building I-5 bridge by 2025
Judge plans to dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees  

KUOW FM
13,000+ Washingtonians qualify for developmental disabilities services, but don’t get them
WATCH: U.S. Intelligence Boss Joseph Maguire Faces Congress On Ukraine Affair
Partisan split on impeachment for Washington state’s congressional delegation
U.S. Farmers Get A Much-Needed Break Under Partial Trade Pact With Japan
Washington state sues Trump over endangered species  

NW Public Radio
13,000+ Washingtonians qualify for developmental disabilities services, but don’t get them
Study: Drinking water violations are higher for communities of color, including in Northwest
Are you prepared for ‘The Big One’ earthquake? Learn how at upcoming local meetings
President Trump responds to scrutiny of Ukraine call  

Q13 TV (Fox)
Tribe facing community opposition over proposed Sequim addiction clinic 

 

Web 

Crosscut
How one scientist enlisted a lakeside community to study (and eat) invasive crayfish
After 15 years, Seattle’s radical experiment in no-barrier housing is still saving lives
Washington to White House: Don’t raid Bangor sub base construction fund to build Trump’s wall
Opponents say I-1000’s affirmative-action policy would hurt veterans. This UW law expert disagrees   

Seattle P.I.
Safety board: Boeing should reconsider pilots’ response time
US House passes bill giving pot businesses access to banking   

Slog
“We’ve Reached a Breaking Point:” Hundreds of Residents Strike for 15 Minutes Across Seattle