Emerging racial disparities found in Washington state’s data on early vaccination efforts
The first months of Washington state’s vaccination drive have brought emerging racial disparities among those receiving the small supply of doses, with initial data showing vaccination rates for Black and Hispanic residents lagging beyond white residents. Continue reading at The Kitsap Sun. (Meegan M. Reid)
Washington state data breach prompts calls for new cybersecurity office
After a data breach that may have compromised personal information of more than 1 million residents, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for the creation of a state “Office of Cybersecurity.” Continue reading at KING5 TV.
Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
Once again, there’s a movement in the state Legislature for a clean fuel standard — and after a narrow pass by the House Appropriations Committee, it’s headed to the House floor. The House passed a clean fuel standard each year for the past two sessions, but it didn’t make it through the Senate. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (AP)
Associated Press
Spokane synagogue vandalized with painted swastikas
FEMA rejects individual aid for E. Wash. wildfire victims
Aberdeen Daily World
Inslee signs unemployment insurance relief into law, marking first bill signing of session (Keiser)
Democrats push new tax on billionaires (Frame, Sullivan)
Coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishing gets the go-ahead starting Feb. 16
Harbor hospitals treating COVID patients, available beds not currently an issue
How local lawmakers voted in Olympia last week (Tharinger, Chapman, Van De Wege)
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Families can soon apply for funds to cover COVID funeral costs, Democratic lawmakers say
Whatcom County surpasses 6,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 160 reported Monday
One Whatcom region sees its COVID-19 infection rate climb, as decreases slow elsewhere
After receiving 700 COVID vaccine doses last week, how many should Whatcom expect now?
Washington health insurers ordered to open a special 3-month enrollment period
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington
Inslee praises bold thinking in $33 billion proposal to breach 4 Snake River dams
‘It’s not a game,’ as Bellingham council faces profanity, personal attacks online
Whatcom County corrections deputy suspected of smuggling contraband to female inmate
As frigid weather sets in, Bellingham opens temporary warming site for the homeless
Capital Press
Hemp’s potential relies on better regulation, more research, experts say
Court: Conservation commission cut corners in ousting supervisors
Bill criticized for discouraging farmworker housing in Washington (Lovelett)
Washington Senate Democrats champion environmental justice (Saldaña)
Columbian
In Our View: Oregon drug decriminalization provides insight
The Daily News
Port of Kalama, NWIW appeal Ecology’s methanol permit denial
Parents, teachers, students push Longview to begin hybrid learning in secondary schools
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Op-ed by Rep. Lauren Davis: Don’t ignore science on cannabis concentrates’ potency
The county’s vaccine supply is growing, but more is needed
Election workers, vaccine equity and a testy GOP presser (Jinkins, Frockt)
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
South Kitsap, Bainbridge Island school levies passing
Submariner from Gig Harbor dies of COVID-19 complications
New Silverdale library to open this year in old Central Kitsap High School wing
A week after opening, Woodward Middle School closes as two COVID-19 cases are identified
Emerging racial disparities found in Washington state’s data on early vaccination efforts
Plan ahead for long days during Agate Pass Bridge work
News Tribune (subscription required)
Puyallup homeless shelter won’t fix everything, but it does provide a reason for hope
Pierce County sees fewer than 80 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Families can soon apply for funds to cover COVID funeral costs, Democratic lawmakers say
UPDATE: All spots filled for Tacoma Dome COVID vaccine events this week
Editorial: Thugs harassing Washington state election workers? Unacceptable. Maybe this will help
New York Times
Impeachment Updates: New Chilling Video Expected as Trump’s Trial Begins
Georgia Prosecutors Open Criminal Investigation of Trump Phone Call
The Radically Simple New Approach to Helping Families: Send Parents Money
Olympian (subscription required)
No first-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week as Thurston adds just 15 cases Tuesday
Double masks may offer extra protection against coronavirus infection, CDC study says
Washington health insurers ordered to open a special 3-month enrollment period
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington
Inslee praises bold thinking in $33 billion proposal to breach 4 Snake River dams
‘Terrible’ Trump impeachment defense left Senate Republicans ‘stunned’ and ‘perplexed’
2 inches of snow could fall in the Olympia area this week
Peninsula Daily News
Judge halts Proud Boy’s release in Capitol breach case
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Clallam, Jefferson health officers urge COVID test with respiratory symptoms
Puget Sound Business Journal
Do Fed policies fuel bubbles? Some see GameStop as a red flag
Biden courts business support for aid package and contested minimum-wage increase
Report: Seattle ranked 6th among US metros for residents leaving in 2020
Boeing beats Airbus on monthly deliveries to start 2021
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle ranks 2nd for willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19
A local Republican made the strongest case yet for Trump’s impeachment, but is anybody listening?
‘Piecemealing couch pennies’: Government and nonprofits scramble to keep hotels for homeless open with federal funding unclear
More Puget Sound-area foot ferries could cut travel times, new study says
King County Council rebukes preferential COVID-19 vaccinations, calls on state to take action
Washington state lawmakers want to strengthen cybersecurity in Olympia after massive data breach (Carlyle)
Opinion: Honor Billy Frank Jr.’s legacy in the U.S. Capitol
Seattle Weekly
Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot (Kuderer)
Skagit Valley Herald
Appeals hearing held for Lake Erie Pit gravel mine expansion
Spokesman Review
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: The synagogue vandal grows from an entire ecosystem of hatred
Washington Health Secretary hopes COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available by late spring, early summer
Building permit filed with city of Spokane Valley connects Amazon to Project Fireball
Nearly 200 people vaccinated in Spokane’s homeless shelters
Tri-City Herald
COVID outbreak sidelines Hermiston football players and coaches
Inslee praises bold thinking in $33 billion proposal to breach 4 Snake River dams
Tri-Cities COVID cases are dropping but rate is still higher than for WA
Tri-Cities airport video illustrates flying in the time of COVID
USA Today
They rioted at the Capitol for Trump. Now, many of those arrested say it’s his fault.
Live impeachment updates: Democrats to show previously unseen security video of Capitol riots at trial Wednesday
How much rent relief will I get? You’re more likely to get help if you’re white and live in rural America.
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
A new police station will be on the May ballot for Milton-Freewater voters
Fifth Avenue bridge over Mill Creek in Walla Walla up for removal after public feedback
Walla Walla County reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths Tuesday
Washington Post
House managers to lay out case that Trump incited Capitol riot as Senate trial continues
The Jan. 6 images were already disturbing. The impeachment-trial video makes them terrifying.
Senate votes to pursue Trump impeachment trial after declaring the proceedings constitutional
Yakima Herald Republic
Mask numbers remain above 90% in Yakima County
Yakima County sees more booster doses in this week’s COVID vaccine allocation
Amazon ordered to stop selling illegal pesticides online
Broadcast
KING5 TV (NBC)
UW Medicine delays some 2nd vaccine doses due to limited supply
Puyallup residents demand action over racist statue displayed on a roof
Washington state data breach prompts calls for new cybersecurity office (Carlyle)
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Seattle
Mobile vaccine teams received like heroes in King County adult homes
From unemployment to stimulus checks, what to expect out of your 2020 tax season
Local providers improve access to second dose appointments
Trump impeachment: What to expect in the Senate trial
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Toolkit highlights web of surveillance systems in downtown Seattle
Seattle City Council asks for judicial review before approving crowd control rules
KNKX FM
Masks thought to be made by 3M turn out to be fake; lots of questions yet to be answered
Historical society, UW students team up to preserve pandemic stories
KUOW FM
Seattle Now: Seattle’s vaccine snake oil salesman
NW Public Radio
Washington State’s Vaccine Rollout Highlights Difficulty Of Enforcing Eligibility And Line-Jumping
Web
Crosscut
Groups denounce selection of Joe Fain to redistricting commission
Bill Gates is investing big in American farmland
Podcast | What Joe Biden’s opening moves say about America’s future
Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem
Opinion: The pandemic taught me to stop apologizing for my access needs
MyNorthwest
Burien joins Seattle in enacting hazard pay for grocery store workers
Homicide suspect dead after Seattle police return fire, second victim critically injured
Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
Bill in state Legislature would require Uber, Lyft to have more electric vehicles
Washington postal workers push for vaccine after outbreak in Kent facility
Seattle-King County Public Health stresses importance of multi-layered masks
All lanes of NB I-5 reopened in Everett after wrong way driver collision
Data breach at company that sends utility bills for Monroe, Redmond
Seattle council wary of large changes to SPD policies after rebuke from judge
Seattle P.I.
‘Vaccine appointment roulette’: King County residents frustrated over COVID vaccine scheduling
Slog
Washington Clean Fuels Bill Clears Key House Committee (Sullivan, Springer, Fitzgibbon, Hobbs)
WA GOP Senators Flip Out After Journalists Ask Questions About Joe Fain’s Appointment