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Wednesday, November 29

Editorial: To land a second airport, WA’s case must be ironclad
The arduous effort to find a second international airport in Puget Sound is flying in circles. The Legislature created a new work group to look closely at the expansion of existing airports. The stakes are astonishingly high. Without future expansion, the current capacity will fall short of the 27 million trips — called enplanements — needed each year by 2050, according to a Puget Sound Regional Council 2021 study. The review maintained that, if the region could meet that demand, another $31 billion would be added to Washington’s economy, as well as more than 200,000 jobs. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ellen M. Banner)

A WA worker’s death reveals the limits of safety enforcement
A fatal trench collapse in 2016 set precedent for holding employers criminally liable, but officials still struggle to head off repeat violations. Washington saw 80 trauma-related workplace deaths last year, the highest number since 2010, according to state figures. The state’s Department of Labor & Industries bears responsibility for enforcing safety standards and investigating workplace fatalities. The agency imposed more than $14.7 million in fines last year for employer safety failures, injuries and other violations. Continue reading at Crosscut. (M. Scott Brauer)

Washington makes another run at heat pump rules
Controversial requirements aimed at getting electric heat pumps installed in newly constructed houses, apartments and commercial buildings cleared a final regulatory hurdle Tuesday. The suite of changes, approved by the Washington State Building Code Council, is part of a broader effort by the state to slash carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency in residential and commercial construction. What the council enacted Tuesday offers builders incentives in the permitting process for choosing electric heat pumps – which provide both heating and cooling in the same unit – instead of natural gas furnaces. The appliances are more energy efficient and result in less pollution than gas furnaces. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Getty)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Narrow Aberdeen mayor’s race triggers recount

Axios
Washington’s undocumented immigrant population rebounds

Everett Herald
‘My rights were violated’: Everett officer arrests woman filming him
Lynnwood council, jarred by anti-Semitic rants, approves tax increase
County Council set to approve more than $130M for affordable housing
Marysville schools stare down drastic cuts to sports, libraries, more

The Inlander
Spokane City Council raises police budget and OKs raiding traffic camera fund to pay for cops — with a few caveats

News Tribune
Deputies shoot, kill man in intersection near South Hill Mall following pursuit
Opinion: The loss of responsible local newspapers and reporters is a problem for democracy

Northwest Asian Weekly
Empowering SE Asian voices: State Rep. My-Linh Thai spearheads national caucus for change (Thai)

Olympian
New Thurston County, Port of Olympia Commissioners sworn in Tuesday
City adopts new boundaries aimed at keeping people from sleeping on sidewalks during the day
Opinion: Washington’s police pursuit rules are putting you in danger. Mayors want them fixed

Puget Sound Business Journal
Small businesses look overseas for workers
Seattle’s Black Boardroom Initiative goes bicoastal
Why distress in the multifamily market could spread in 2024
Amazon launches AI-powered chatbot to compete with Microsoft

Seattle Times
Burien chooses site for homeless shelter as county deadline passes
Workers sue WA mushroom farm, allege wrongful firings, labor violations
Editorial: To land a second airport, WA’s case must be ironclad (Fey)
Opinion: Save our ferry system: A plea for help from an islander

Spokesman Review
Burn ban in effect in Spokane County as heavy use of wood stoves and fireplaces breeds trough of stagnant air
Washington Supreme Court commissioner grants stay in Pac-12 suit, pausing WSU’s and OSU’s grip on conference

Tri-City Herald
WA judicial commission claims Tri-Cities judge broke the law and public’s trust
Leaked ‘secret plan’ reveals Biden admin’s $1B+ proposal preparing for Snake dam breaching

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Voters reject additional funding for Burbank fire district in final election results

Washington Post
Hospitals and doctors are fed up with Medicare Advantage
New CDC life expectancy data shows painfully slow rebound from covid
China to restrict graphite exports to United States as tech war escalates

WA State Standard
Washington makes another run at heat pump rules
Idaho’s infant, mother death rate is rising, new report finds
Oregon’s legal psilocybin clinics draw hundreds – mostly from out of state
Nine detainees still refusing meals at Tacoma immigration facility as protest hits 18th day

Yakima Herald-Republic
COVID cases and hospitalizations rose through September, Yakima Health District reports
High demand for apartment rentals continues in Yakima, with not enough supply, survey shows
Editorial: Toppenish mini-forest offers welcome healing
Comment: Redistricting was meant to boost Pasco Latino voices. Some wonder why they lost ground

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Mother loses 16-year-old to fentanyl overdose, warns parents of how accessible the drug is
State Supreme Court puts ruling that gave Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 on hold

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Marysville School District facing ‘extreme’ budget crisis that could close schools, eliminate sports

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Campaign renews push to adopt teens from foster care
Washington 1st in US for parental financial support of adult children, study reveals

KUOW Public Radio
Rush-hour traffic in Seattle increases blood pressure, but not for the reason you think

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane city budget allocates funding for SPD’s traffic unit

Q13 TV (FOX)
SPD Officer quits job amid allegations he worked as ‘muscle’ for a couple dealing drugs
Local parents struggle to find available pediatric COVID-18 vaccines amid U.S. shortage

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Crosscut
A WA worker’s death reveals the limits of safety enforcement

MyNorthwest
Derelict boat with troubled past sinks off Orcas Island
Vashon Island struggling economically due to state ferry crisis

West Seattle Blog
PARK PROJECTS MEETING, REPORT #3: The pickleball plan

Tuesday, November 28

Crime, taxes and artificial intelligence on tap as WA lawmakers prep for session
Rising costs of transportation projects. Using artificial intelligence in Washington classrooms. Preserving affordable housing. Spending proceeds from the state’s new capital gains tax and recent cap-and-trade auctions. Those are a few topics state lawmakers will delve into when they return to Olympia for committee days, an annual fete in which they get schooled on issues that may arise in an upcoming session. In this case, it’s the 60-day session that begins Jan. 8. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Jerry Cornfield)

Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months?
A growing number of Washington renters are at risk of losing their housing. Eviction filings in Washington more than doubled over the past six months. Monthly filings topped 2,000 in October, a rate that exceeds pre-pandemic levels. The state is on track to eclipse the rate of 2019, when more than 15,000 evictions were filed. The sharp rise in filings comes after recent years of historic lows, held off by a combination of unprecedented federal aid, temporary moratoriums on evictions and rent hikes, and legislative reforms that fundamentally restructured the legal process landlords must clear to remove a tenant from their home. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Genna Martin)

The second shift: Child care crisis forces families into grueling schedules
Child care costs have spiked 220% since 1990, and the crisis is especially acute in Washington state. It has the fifth-highest average weekly cost of child care in the nation, and Seattle is the second most expensive city, trailing only San Francisco. Even if parents can afford child care or receive government aid, they still face the hurdle of low availability. It’s typical for day cares to have years-long waitlists. Long waitlists and low availability are typical in child care. Despite the high cost of tuition, child care workers often make close to minimum wage, leading to high rates of burnout and attrition. Margins are extremely thin for child care centers because of regulations that mandate employee-to-child ratios. The high cost of staffing, combined with insurance and other expenses, means no one feels like they’re getting a good deal. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen School District sends pair of levees to February ballot

Axios
Western gray squirrel listed as endangered in Washington state

Capital Press
New plant hardiness map shows higher temps
Washington man jailed for illegal fishing technique
EPA seeks pause in suits over forced electrification trucks

Columbian
WA lawmakers revive call to let cities have elections in even-numbered years (Valdez, Farivar)

The Inlander
With improvements in the courts underway, Spokane County may plan for robust language access after advocates push for changes

News Tribune
Defense witness testifies that police force used against Manuel Ellis was appropriate

Olympian
WA state Capitol Rotunda to host holiday tree lighting for first time since pandemic
Worried about the respiratory disease affecting dogs? Here are symptoms to look out for

Puget Sound Business Journal
Why the hiring market is still tight in Washington state
First homebuilders, now homebuyers. Is Amazon’s housing push working?

Seattle Times
Voter turnout hits modern low in WA
Seattle-area eviction cases spike as pandemic aid dries up
Why grades are up and test scores are down in WA schools
In Lynnwood, opioid treatment center sparked outcry amid need for treatment (Davis)
Police training expert: Tacoma officers charged in Manuel Ellis’ death justified in use of force
Opinion: Academics is less of a priority in our schools, and it shows
Opinion: This year, WA’s apple growers have reasons to be thankful
Opinion: Upgrade Amtrak Cascades or build high-speed rail? The choice is clear

Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon receives funding for parks projects

Spokesman Review
Spokane City Council approves mayor’s $1.2 billion 2024 budget with some adjustments
Inland Empire Paper Co. seeking millions from feds to maintain ‘working forests’ as development pressure builds
Editorial: Time for Congress to update online protections for young people

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla to collect comments about community development funds until Dec. 20

Washington Post
Where we build homes helps explain America’s political divide
Medicaid’s ‘unwinding’ can be especially perilous for disabled people
If the U.S. wants more 15-minute cities, it should start in the suburbs

WA State Standard
Into a caregiving void: Family members fill crucial role providing long-term care
Crime, taxes and artificial intelligence on tap as WA lawmakers prep for session
Climate change, drought, wildfires reduce value of private forestland in the West by billions

Yakima Herald-Republic
Stage 1 burn ban issued in Yakima County until further notice
Historic photos show student life at Fort Simcoe Indian boarding school
Yakama descendants search for relatives’ remains at Mool-Mool, or Fort Simcoe state park
Editorial: Saving salmon will cost billions more — what’s an icon worth?

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Over 140 ballots found in out-of-service mailboxes across Washington
‘This has to be fixed’: Reactions from officials after three teens escape Echo Glen Children’s Center (Mullet)
‘He’s just so sick:’ Landfill employees concerned about arsenic exposure amid King County violations

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Captain and crew of water taxi that diverted runaway barge set to be honored for heroics
Burien City Council approves pallet shelter location to combat homelessness in split vote

KUOW Public Radio
Incoming: King tides to Puget Sound
The second shift: Child care crisis forces families into grueling schedules
New culverts in Washington state cost $20 million each. The DOT needs to replace 400 of them by 2030
A music teacher left two jobs following allegations of sexual harassment. Kent School District hired him anyway

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane City Council adopts 2024 annual city budget
Lori Kinnear says goodbyes before Betsy Wilkerson takes her position

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Crosscut
Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? (Peterson, Kuderer)

West Seattle Blog
FOLLOWUP: Ex-substation site in Highland Park closer to ‘affordable homeownership’ future
PARK PROJECTS MEETING, REPORT #1: Changes planned in seasonal closing time for Alki Beach

Monday, November 27

Over 200 employees hired to staff Tukwila behavioral hospital bought by Washington
Washington has hired a little over 200 employees to staff a Tukwila psychiatric hospital the state bought in August for nearly $30 million, according to Jo Sahlin, a spokesperson for the newly-named Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health Hospital. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open Olympic Heritage on Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee said he wanted the hospital to be a “recruiting tool” for the mental health profession. In recent years, the state has struggled to keep its psychiatric hospitals sufficiently staffed, leading to employees at the hospital raising safety concerns for both patients and staff. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Editorial: It now takes at least 6 figures for a family to get by in Seattle
The other morning, down in the Chinatown International District, the line outside the door was 200 long, snaking around the cul-de-sac at Eighth Avenue and Weller Street as though fans were waiting for a big show. The opening was indeed big, and unfortunately keeps getting bigger. They were waiting for the 10 a.m. doors at the Chinatown ID food bank. This is how it’s been going across the city this fall. Demand at the food bank in the U District is up an alarming 47% compared with last year. It’s the same in North Seattle. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim/The Seattle Times)

A local firefighter with terminal cancer doesn’t qualify for worker’s comp because he was a volunteer. His family is calling for change
Ron Cato spent 30 years of his life marching into burning buildings, rescuing people from smoldering rubble and speeding down streets in a fire engine, sirens blaring. He did it to help people on what were sometimes the worst days of their lives. “People have really bad days,” he said. “I don’t like to see that. I like to help them have a better day. I’ve had lots of times where I’ve been able to do that. And some days they’ve died. It goes hot and cold.” With months left to live, the firefighter has one final mission. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

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Everett Herald
Climate report aims to answer: Who is most harmed by climate change?
Traffic cameras, and tickets, come to Edmonds; Mukilteo could be next
Farmland, salmon habitat find delicate balance in county program
Amid staffing crisis, student nurses run into shortages in education too
Comment: Ignorance, complacency on AI already posing threats

News Tribune
Native ‘water warriors’ took to canoes during recent Port of Tacoma protest. Here’s why
A Pierce County agency is selling all of its public housing. What happens to the tenants?
Pierce County just approved a $3.2 billion budget. Here’s where the money’s going
No more stuck trucks. Construction begins on taller I-5 overpass in Pierce County
Delay in turning over GPS data for sheriff, top investigator will cost Pierce County

Northwest Asian Weekly
The last neighborhood pharmacy in the CID adapts

Olympian
Thurston County, local cities agree to fund construction of new affordable housing
Do you want to visit a WA state park for free? Here are 12 days that you can in 2024

Puget Sound Business Journal
Many businesses are exploring AI as talent troubles persist
‘Super successful’ homeless outreach effort put to the test in Seattle
Legal battle over Sea-Tac arrivals facility could stretch into 2025
Seattle council rejects move toward transportation impact fee

Seattle Times
Sound Transit fare ambassadors are checking if you paid, but nicely
Seattle wavers on Fort Lawton housing as years pass, cost estimate soars
Here’s what jurors in the Tacoma police trial aren’t being told
Grizzlies once roamed the Cascades; some people want them to return
Seattle participatory budgeting allots $27M to public restrooms, other needs
WA one of just two states where illegal immigration is up
Snohomish, Pierce counties under burn ban due to poor air quality
Seattle urban area trends warmer in newest USDA Plant Hardiness map
Editorial: WA’s cap-and-trade system may go up in smoke without reforms (Mullet)
Editorial: The answer to learning loss is within reach
Opinion: Student discipline: Are schools equipped to handle behavioral extremes?
Opinion: It now takes at least 6 figures for a family to get by in Seattle
Opinion: WA has an obligation to tribes and all citizens to fix salmon-blocking culverts

Spokesman Review
A local firefighter with terminal cancer doesn’t qualify for worker’s comp because he was a volunteer. His family is calling for change (Riccelli)

Washington Post
States must target transportation carbon emission cuts under new federal rule
Where we build homes helps explain America’s political divide
This lawsuit could disrupt the U.S. tax system. Key facts are in dispute.

WA State Standard
Ache of uncertainty: Aging parents caring for disabled adult children worry what’s next
Over 200 employees hired to staff Tukwila behavioral hospital bought by Washington
When foster care kids are sex trafficked, some states fail to figure it out
West Coast leaders urge feds to reverse decision allowing natural gas pipeline expansion

Wenatchee World
‘A really tough game for small businesses’: NCW owners grapple with increasing costs, shift to online shopping

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KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Stage 1 burn ban in effect for Snohomish County due to air pollution
Western Washington’s November rain falls short, with hopeful forecast ahead
Burien City Council to discuss location options for new pallet village Monday

KNKX Public Radio
Tacoma continues to grow. Three residents discuss the city’s future
Public transit systems try to avoid a ‘death spiral’ as remote work hurts ridership

KUOW Public Radio
Seattle got dark and rainy again. Do we still need to conserve water?
A beaver dam blocked spawning salmon at Carkeek Park. Now humans are giving nature a nudge
Seattle City Council approves 2024 budget with money for housing, homelessness, and mental health
King tides are coming. Is Seattle’s South Park neighborhood ready?

Q13 TV (FOX)
Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

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Cascadia Daily News
Homelessness increase strains nonprofit capacity
Macy’s employees strike on Black Friday weekend over safety, wages
Innovative sewage solutions pitched to replace Bellingham’s aging system

Crosscut
Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers
People over party is no longer the mantra of Washington politics

MyNorthwest
Tacoma businesses give back by reimbursing families’ Thanksgiving dinners
‘A Christmas miracle’: Benefactor donates $800K to fund food bank relocation

Publicola
Under Vague Emergency Driving Policy, SPD Officers’ Reckless Driving Often Goes Unpunished

The Stranger
Slog AM: Truce Extended Two Days, Evictions Double, Family of Four Needs More than $100,000 to Live in Seattle

West Seattle Blog
‘The ferry crisis hurts right now’: Vashon Island residents propose ways to ease the pain
MONDAY: Hiawatha closure, Lincoln Park play area, pickleball updates, more promised at Seattle Parks online meeting

Wednesday, November 22

WA students flock to computer science, and AI adds to the allure
Despite the pandemic and recent tech layoffs at industry giants like Amazon and Microsoft, the state’s flagship university is still turning away thousands of students who want to major in computer science — fueled, in part, by their interest in artificial intelligence. Nearly 1,250 students earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science at Washington colleges and universities last year, according to the Washington Student Achievement Council. There’s still high demand from employers who want qualified computer science majors — so much so that some of the tech world’s biggest employers like Amazon, Microsoft and Google, sponsor programs in high schools to help students get ahead. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

Washington state invests $30 million to bolster mental health services and reduce wait times
Washington state is investing nearly $30 million to address a longtime problem with increasing demand for state mental health services. It’s an issue the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has been sued over in the past, with hundreds of people forced to wait several months to be admitted for state mental health services. The new 136-bed facility in Tukwila, Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health, is aimed at adding to the state’s ability to admit new patients who have been civilly committed. Continue reading at KOMO 4.

EPA discovers ‘forever chemicals’ in Pacific Northwest water systems
In a massive country-wide study, the EPA now has an idea of which harmful contaminants called “forever chemicals” or PFAS are found in public water systems. The EPA highlighted water systems with contaminants detected above the agency’s minimum reporting level. High levels were detected at JBLM and Sammamish Plateau Water, and the highest levels by far were in Artondale, near Gig Harbor. Continue reading at KING 5.

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Bellingham Herald
Trails open in Bellingham and Whatcom, just in time for Thanksgiving outdoor activities
In WA’s northern waters, Lummi keep sustainable, ancient salmon fishing techniques alive

Capital Press
NCRS adopts original Odessa study EIS for project funding

Everett Herald
Behind the badge: Everett’s new police chief plans to stay the course
‘I was sexually assaulted’ at game, Silvertips ex-photographer says
First flu-related death of the season reported in Snohomish County

News Tribune
Uninvited guests ready to return to area holiday tables: COVID-19, RSV and the flu
For disabled people, taking Tacoma’s extended streetcar line isn’t always a smooth ride
Ex-deputy prosecutor gets more than $4M in wrongful-firing case against Pierce County
$300M downtown project stalled amid sluggish market. What’s next for Tacoma Town Center?
Op-Ed: Salmon are Washington’s shared legacy. Protecting them requires changing our hearts (Lekanoff, Stearns)

Olympian
Idaho girl went out of state for an abortion. Why her boyfriend faces a criminal charge

Puget Sound Business Journal
Port of Seattle earmarks $85M for maritime upgrades
Paul Allen foundation awards millions for biological research
As price drops for homes hit a record, here’s how Seattle fared
Why hiring is again the top concern for businesses as layoffs mount

Seattle Times
Opponents of WA climate law file signatures to repeal it
WA students flock to computer science, and AI adds to the allure
Binance founder pleads guilty in Seattle; company to pay $4.3 billion
Seattle City Council passes 2024 budget, answers few revenue questions
Seattle City Council narrowly rejects development fees for transportation
Electron Dam agrees to $1M fine for artificial turf spill on Puyallup River
U.S. unemployment claims drop by 24,000 to 209,000, another sign of labor market resiliency
Editorial: No thank you to ‘news vouchers’

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County presents 2024 budget for public comment

Spokesman Review
Opponents of Washington climate law submit signatures to repeal
Opinion: A high-quality learning environment needed for all students

Washington Post
As Democrats push to ban caste discrimination, some Indian Americans object
States must target transportation carbon emission cuts under new federal rule

WA State Standard
Petitions filed for initiative to erase Washington’s ambitious climate law

Wenatchee World
Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission denies conservation groups’ request for less lethal measures against gray wolves

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima Health District reports first flu death, MultiCare Memorial requires masks

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
‘Kia Boyz’ challenge becomes public safety issue changing lives
EPA discovers ‘forever chemicals’ in Pacific Northwest water systems
Thousands of passengers to board ferries over Thanksgiving weekend
Lummi Tribe fighting fentanyl crisis with a mix of culture and modern medicine

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Washington state invests $30 million to bolster mental health services and reduce wait times
Seattle’s South Park receives long-awaited stormwater drainage upgrades to combat flooding
Seattle entrepreneur launches ‘Black Black Friday Card’ to support local Black-owned businesses

KUOW Public Radio
CZ, founder of crypto giant Binance, pleads guilty to money laundering violations

Q13 TV (FOX)
Thieves steal $12K worth of tools from homeless housing organization

MyNorthwest
Renton minimum wage workers may soon be getting pay hike

Tuesday, November 21

New state revenue forecast projects $191 million increase in 2023-25 biennium
The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released new estimates for the 2023-25 state budget Monday showing that the state’s projected General Fund revenue collections will be $191 million more than September’s projection. Revenue is now expected to be $66.9 billion. Additionally, the estimates for the 2025-27 biennium showed an increase of $579 million from September’s revenue projection, totaling $71.5 billion, according to a news release Monday from the Office of Financial Management. Continue reading at The Olympian. (The Olympian)

Election mail threats across the PNW prompt new look at protections heading into 2024
Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer has a goal. “We’re really hoping to make government boring again,” she said. “And that’s a good thing – when it’s working well, you shouldn’t notice that it’s there.” Farmer took office in January. Her job is to oversee elections and make sure they run smoothly. Continue reading at KUOW. (Pierce County Auditor)

Nonprofit hospital chain in Washington to refund $13.4 million to low-income patients
A non-profit chain of hospitals in Washington will refund up to $13.4 million to more than 15,000 low-income patients who used their services after a state Attorney General’s Office investigation found those patients should have qualified for financial assistance. Low-income patients at five PeaceHealth hospitals in Washington including Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Longview, Sedro-Woolley and Vancouver were affected, according to a news release from Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office Monday Continue reading at The Olympian. (The Bellingham Herald)

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Capital Press
Inslee backs grizzly bears in North Cascades
Weather forecaster calls for mild, dry winter in NW

Everett Herald
Providence Everett nurses end strike, return to understaffed shifts
Editorial: Bolster protections for state, county election staff

Kent Reporter
State Senate Democrats’ Members of Color Caucus stands against hate (Kauffman, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nguyen, Valdez, Nobles, Randall, Saldaña, Trudeau)

Kirkland Reporter
Kirkland officer accused of creepy behavior with bikini baristas

News Tribune
Maritime trades need workers. New Tacoma student skills center aims to provide them
In WA’s northern waters, Lummi keep sustainable, ancient salmon fishing techniques alive
This Pierce County senior center could close. ‘We all feel so emotional about the idea’

Olympian
Nonprofit hospital chain in Washington to refund $13.4 million to low-income patients
Thurston County Commissioners were set to earn $135,864 in 2024. Now, they will make more
WA Secretary of State asks Postal Service for action on out-of-service mailboxes
New state revenue forecast projects $191 million increase in 2023-35 biennium

Puget Sound Business Journal
UW Bothell, Cascadia College unveil $79M Innovation Hall
As mass transit systems flounder, here’s how Seattle compares
Health system agrees to refund $13.4M to Washington patients
Companies grapple with political backlash against DEI programs

Seattle Times
Where should South Lake Union light rail go? Compare these 2 locations
Prepare for long WA ferry waits over Thanksgiving weekend
Seattle Indian Health Board to open Native-led substance use treatment center
Federal court moves to drastically weaken Voting Rights Act
Teachers and students grapple with fears and confusion about new laws restricting pronoun use

The Skanner
Rosalynn Carter: Advocate for Jimmy Carter and Many Others, Always Leveraging Her Love of Politics – AP

Spokesman Review
Washington Secretary of State calls on postal service after old drop boxes used on Election Day

WA State Standard
Only you (almost) can put Smokey Bear on Washington license plates (Nobles, Donaghy)
Consumer spending drives another $200M in expected state revenue growth

Wenatchee World
Chelan County PUD’s Rocky Reach Dam sees 93.78% juvenile Chinook survival rate — highest in 20 years