Here’s how much Washington will get for roads, bridges and more from Biden infrastructure deal
Washington stands to gain at least $7.2 billion in federal funding over the next five years to help rebuild roads, expand the state’s electric vehicle network, improve public transportation and more under the infrastructure bill now moving through the Senate. The estimates are from the White House, which is pushing hard for the legislation negotiated by members of both parties. Final Senate votes are expected within the next few days, and the House is expected to consider the legislation later next month. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
Serious gaps in mental health care in Washington prisons, report warns
Inadequate mental health care in Washington prisons is putting some prisoners at heightened risk of self-harm and suicide, and contributing to lengthy stays in solitary confinement, according to a new ombuds report. The report, months in the making, sounds the alarm about numerous shortcomings, including mental health workers with hefty caseloads and distressed prisoners who have to wait to see a mental health professional. Continue reading at KUOW. (Washington State Department of Corrections)
COVID-19 cases among children force Washington childcare centers to temporarily close
An increase in COVID-19 cases among children is becoming apparent in childcare centers in Washington state as the delta variant continues to spread. Several childcare providers have temporarily closed due to COVID cases among children, according to the Washington Childcare Centers Association. “If a child comes up positive, which is way more likely now with this delta strain – it was almost unheard of at least in Washington for a child to come up positive with the original strain – but with delta, we’re hearing it more and more,” said Julie Schroath, communications coordinator at WCCA. Continue reading at KING 5.
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Facebook shuts out NYU academics’ research on political ads
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Washington Supreme Court to hear police public records case
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Native American remains found at Oak Harbor construction site
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Kitsap Sun
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Pierce County Sheriff’s Department investigating alleged molestation reported on ferry
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New York Times
Biden, in a Push to Phase Out Gas Cars, Will Tighten Pollution Rules
Return to Work? Not With Child Care Still in Limbo, Some Parents Say.
Olympian
‘Significant distributor’ of methamphetamine in the South Sound sentenced in Tacoma
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Port Townsend Leader
Jefferson Healthcare looking at mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health care employees
Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon pushes return-to-office date to January 2022
Seattle Children’s investigation ends, but lack of transparency could have ‘chilling effect’
Seattle Times
Seattle City Council shields JumpStart tax revenue, creates new budget-forecasting office
King County to pay $1.5 million in 2016 shooting death of pregnant Muckleshoot mother Renee Davis
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Skagit Valley Herald
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United General Medical Center requiring COVID-19 vaccines for staff
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Material delays slowing construction of mental health facility
The Skanner
Community Honors Slain Washington Detective
Snoqualmie Valley Record
Opinion: Technology and the post-pandemic restructuring of education
Spokesman Review
Spokane health board responds to call for Amelia Clark’s termination
Colville Tribes sue U.S. government, seeking damages for failure to manage forests that burned in massive 2015 wildfires
Avista Corp. reports dip in Q2 earnings, cites increase in power supply costs
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Tri-City Herald
Employer of 1,400 Tri-Cities area workers to require COVID vaccinations
Daily Tri-Cities COVID cases continue climb. More patients hospitalized
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Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Oregon’s governor says health care workers must vaccinate or test weekly for COVID-19
As Walla Walla Valley COVID-19 cases climb, Washington hospital officials urge vaccinations for healthcare workers
Washington Post
Senate infrastructure bill sets stage for massive effort to make broadband more available and affordable
Moderna says its vaccine is 93 percent effective six months after full immunization
A critical ocean system may be heading for collapse due to climate change, study finds
Richard Trumka, head of the AFL-CIO, dies at 72.
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The GOP pushed Benghazi probes for years. It’s already done with Jan. 6.
Yakima Herald Republic
Masks, vaccines recommended as Yakima County COVID-19 cases surge
Opinion: City needs a problem for this solution
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KING5 TV (NBC)
COVID-19 cases among children force Washington childcare centers to temporarily close
Federal Way man arrested for allegedly participating in Capitol riot on Jan. 6
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Brush fire burns 25 acres on Protection Island
Seattle Children’s sees increase in children with COVID-19
Masks required for all visitors, staff when in public spaces in city of Bellingham facilities
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Confusion over new police reform law continues amid calls for special session by lawmakers (Johnson)
Should state’s primary election date be moved to boost turnout?
Seattle doctors seeing more kids with severe COVID-19 symptoms as Delta variant spreads
Are vaccine mandates legal in Washington state?
King County courthouse workers plan rally amid mounting concerns about building safety
Sheriff’s K9 bites child during National Night Out demonstration
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Immigrant Activists Say ICE Is Purposely Targeting Them. They’re Urging Biden To Help
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Pandemic blog: Washington’s hospitals are filling up
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Serious gaps in mental health care in Washington prisons, report warns
UW study links fine particulate air pollution to dementia
KXLY (ABC)
Coronavirus hospitalizations across region double in one week
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Q13 TV (Fox)
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