Children may carry coronavirus at high levels, study finds
It has been a comforting refrain in the national conversation about reopening schools: Young children are mostly spared by the coronavirus and don’t seem to spread it to others, at least not very often.But Thursday, a study introduced an unwelcome wrinkle into this smooth narrative. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Niranjan Shrestha/The Associated Press)
‘Murder hornet’ trapped in Washington state for first time
Washington state has trapped its first Asian giant hornet. The hornet was found July 14 in a bottle trap set near Birch Bay in Whatcom County, and state entomologists confirmed its identity Wednesday, according to a statement on the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)’s website. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)
Portland protest scene relatively calm after US drawdown
The first nightly protest in downtown Portland after a deal was struck for the withdrawal of federal agents guarding a courthouse was largely peaceful and ended Friday without any major confrontations between state police and demonstrators. Continue reading at GoSkagit.com.
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Islands’ Weekly
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Issaquah Reporter
WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Poulsbo using COVID-19 dollars to make more space for pedestrians on Fjord Drive
Fourth COVID-19 death reported in Kitsap County
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Olympic Aquatic Center closure forcing layoffs
News Tribune (subscription required)
Criminal histories shouldn’t unnecessarily stop people from getting housing in Tacoma
Heat and COVID-19 closures mean hardship for Pierce County’s homeless, elderly
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COVID Q&A with Pierce County health director: testing, outbreaks, returning to school
Pierce County reports 112 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 2 new deaths
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New York Times
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Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state reports 818 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths on Thursday
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Inslee talks about unemployment backlog progress, vulnerable workers, contact tracing
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Peninsula Daily News
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Seattle Times (subscription required)
Coronavirus FAQ Friday: Your questions about COVID-19 testing, answered
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‘Murder hornet’ trapped in Washington state for first time
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Children may carry coronavirus at high levels, study finds
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Skagit Valley Herald
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Spokesman Review
Spokane County Superior Court again suspends jury trials
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New jobless claims in the state declined last week as $600 federal benefit expired
Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities new COVID cases appear to be holding steady. No new deaths reported
BLM group plans protest after Tri-Cities police pull businessman from car at gunpoint
USA Today
$1,200 checks? Money for schools? Breaking down what Republicans and Democrats want in the coronavirus stimulus plan
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Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
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Yakima Herald Republic
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Opinion: Mystery seeds a reminder to always be cautious of scams
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KING5 TV (NBC)
End to extra $600 in unemployment benefits could slash Washington residents’ checks by 50%
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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
State assistance mobilized for growing Eastern Washington wildfire
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KOMO4 TV (ABC)
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KNKX FM
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KUOW FM
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Crosscut
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Slog
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