New tool shows economic impact of COVID-19 across Washington state
“The economic impact of COVID-19 on individuals, families and businesses is like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” Commerce Director Lisa Brown said in a press release. “The depth and complexity of the challenge we’re dealing with demands that we use data in new ways to help every family, every community and every industry get back on their feet, stronger and more resilient than before.” Continue reading at The Olympian. (Drew Perine)
New momentum to retire Native-themed mascots at Washington state schools
The first Native American woman elected to the Washington State House of Representatives says she is drafting legislation to retire Native-themed mascots and team names at public schools. This has been a goal of Native American leaders for a while, but has new-found momentum in the wake of the Washington, DC, NFL football team’s name change. Continue reading at KNKX. (Molly Solomon)
Don’t miss out on up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay
You have until Sunday to certify your eligibility for up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay from the Lost Wages Assistance program. Tens of thousands of Washingtonians sidelined by the pandemic qualify for the federal program, which provides an extra $300 per week for six weeks between late July and early September. Payments will start going out next week. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.
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New push to retire Native team names headed to Legislature (Lekanoff)
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Aberdeen Daily World
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36 more COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend
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Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
New tool shows economic impact of COVID-19 across Washington state
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The Daily News
COVID cases up; health officials recommend continued remote learning
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Everett Herald (subscription required)
Paine Field gets $5M grant to remedy a CARES Act oversight
Edmonds School District changes how cops cover its campuses
Don’t miss out on up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay
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Highline Times
Thousands enrolled in Utility Discount Program to reduce utility bill burden during pandemic
Issaquah Reporter
Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
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News Tribune (subscription required)
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New York Times
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Olympian (subscription required)
Tenino Police Chief Robert Swain has died, department announces
Thurston County adds six new COVID-19 cases; now 1,140 total
Washington state reports 300 new COVID-19 cases Monday and 18 deaths
‘Anarchist’ Seattle, Portland and New York allowed violence during protests, feds say
New tool shows economic impact of COVID-19 across Washington state
Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County office closes after COVID-19 exposure
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Puget Sound Business Journal
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Jay Powell says US small businesses may need ‘direct fiscal support’
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Seattle City Council will examine all new legislation through a climate crisis lens
Snohomish County International Airport gets $5.5M grant
Travel leaders test Covid-19 safety measures at Canadian border
Seattle Times (subscription required)
‘Unfathomable’: US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
As wildfire smoke clears, King County’s airport communities continue fight for clean air
State launches data dashboard to track COVID-19’s impact on Washington economy
Seattle City Council to vote Tuesday on Mayor Durkan’s budget vetoes; potential deal would undo policing changes
Seattle police end effort to get unpublished media photos and videos from protests
Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley School District to move to hybrid model
Burn bans loosened as air quality improves
Snoqualmie Valley Record
Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ
Spokesman Review
Elections officials say they have confidence in Washington’s mail voting system
Washington lawmakers hail passage of bills addressing missing and murdered Native women
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Tri-City Herald
WSU Tri-Cities plans community virtual sessions on race and equity
Fewer weekend COVID cases in Tri-Cities. Drive-thru testing hours cutting back
Federal audit finds Hanford workers put at risk by inadequate respirator maintenance
USA Today
US reaches 200K coronavirus deaths as Trump praises administration for doing ‘phenomenal job’ with pandemic
Opinion: 200,000 dead: COVID-19 is creating ruinous economic damage that will take years to repair
Health care law faces another Supreme Court showdown, this time without Justice Ginsburg’s vote
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Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Dixie school’s enrollment doubles with in-person opening
Committee suggests suspending plastic recycling
City leaders decide against changes to tattoo policy
COVID-19 numbers plateau in Eastern Washington
Seven new cases of COVID-19 identified in local long-term care facilities
County leaders make plans to mitigate local disasters
Highway 12 reopens amid firefighting effort
Cold Creek Fire 28% contained as of Saturday night, with more progress expected
Editorial: Local schools wisely work to get kids back in classroom
Yakima Herald-Republic: Review of Sheriff’s Office use of force logs shows Native Americans involved at a higher level
WaPo: Justice Department targets New York, Seattle, and Portland over protests
Washington Post
Romney backs voting this year on Trump nominee to replace Ginsburg
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Romney becomes the latest Republican to offer a dubious historic rationale to side with Trump
Pentagon used taxpayer money meant for masks and swabs to make jet engine parts and body armor
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A Google employee is suing for discrimination. He wants to know if Google can use his data against him.
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Stocks keep sliding as investors realize Washington won’t agree on new stimulus
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Yakima Health District could announce approval of students’ return to campus – gradually
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Two pieces of legislation addressing MMIW crisis on their way to the White House
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Seattle City Council will vote Tuesday over Mayor Durkan’s budget vetoes
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City Council to decide whether to override Mayor Durkan’s veto of police budget cut
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DOJ officially names Seattle as 1 of 3 cities permitting violence, destruction
UPS to hire 1,800 seasonal employees in Seattle area for holiday season
Commerce department launches interactive dashboard to track economic recovery across state
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KOMO4 TV (ABC)
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Thousands of UW students set to move into resident halls for fall semester
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Declining COVID-19 cases spurs questions about reopening the state
KOMO News, Strategies 360 release exclusive voter poll on major state races and issues
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Economic recovery will be long and slow in Washington, state commerce officials say
New momentum to retire Native-themed mascots at Washington state schools (Lekanoff)
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KUOW FM
Return to school in October: Seattle-area schools plan for hybrid model
Blog: Pandemic updates in Washington state
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Crosscut
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MyNorthwest.com
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