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Wednesday, November 16

Our kids deserve to be safe from gun violence at school (Rep. Berry & Sen. Pedersen)
Like many Washingtonians, when we hear about gun violence in our community, we want to take action to prevent similar tragedies. Our kids deserve to feel safe at school. But we live in a country that has more guns than people, and so it is easy to feel hopeless in the fight for common-sense action on gun safety. Washingtonians have once again elected pro-gun-safety majorities to the state Legislature. We intend to partner with our colleagues and use our power to prevent tragedies and save lives. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz)

SPS superintendent introduces new safety initiative following Ingraham High School shooting
Hundreds of students from several SPS high schools held a protest at city hall Monday, demanding change. They want more mental health aid, classes to help students work through their emotions and more security and outreach programs to help students succeed in school and beyond. Continue reading at KING 5. (Brady Wakayama)

Fatal Shooting at Ingraham High School Brings Thousands to Protest Outside City Hall
At the rally, speakers recounted their terror when a 14-year-old student allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old student in the school hallway. But they also expressed frustration that the school district, the City, and the State had failed to prevent the tragedy in the first place. “Although it is true that it is never too late to make positive changes, any action taken after today won’t change the fact that there will be another empty chair at graduation.” Continue reading at The Stranger. (Hannah Krieg)

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Associated Press
As climate change progresses, trees in cities struggle
King County makes deal with union for deputy body cameras

Aberdeen Daily World
Election results inch closer to conclusion
Grays Harbor’s botanical battle
Get to know your local WDFW biologist
DNR hiring nearly 60 for wildfire and forest jobs

Bellingham Herald
Here’s how Bellingham is prepared for snow and ice on the roads
Whatcom County has first permanent memorial dedicated to lives lost to systemic racism

Capital Press
Virtual map details Forest Service efforts to thin fire-prone forests

Columbian
Editorial: In Our View: State’s college grants expand opportunity

The Daily News
Port of Longview cuts taxes, eyes silo demolition plan in its $56M budget for next year
Volunteers, city staff start pallet home construction for homeless in Longview

Everett Herald
Cold weather shelters in Snohomish County open as temperatures drop
Flu, RSV cases spiking early in Snohomish County, doctors warn
J.P. Patches license plate: Third time proved the charm
Nearly $20 million to child care: County accepting proposals to increase child care access

Indian Country Today
Tulalip Tribes plan for their own K-12 school

News Tribune
Hate crime conference in Tacoma dispels confusion amid rising rate of incidents
Tacoma’s homeless camping ban starts this week. When will the first cleanups happen?

Olympian
Here are the seats that have flipped parties so far in Washington’s election (Shewmake)

Peninsula Daily News
Department of Natural Resources ruling may derail Port Angeles fish farms
Miller Peninsula State Park study, decision has been paused

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle measure aims to keep affordable housing projects on fast track
Lawsuit challenges rule requiring small-business ownership disclosure
Overlake Medical Center latest hospital to raise pay for nurses

Seattle Medium
The Seattle Public Library Continues To Provide Relevant Resources In The Wake Of The Pandemic

Seattle Times
Rep. Berry & Sen. Pedersen: Our kids deserve to be safe from gun violence at school
After fatal shooting in school, Seattle searches for answers to gun violence
King County Council passes $16 billion budget, with investments in housing, environment
A crumbling Highway 520 ramp support needs a do-over

Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington-Edison School District superintendent to retire

Spokesman Review
Spokane County housing market activity cools in October

Tri-City Herald
Last community COVID-19 test site in Tri-Cities is closing. What to know if you need a test

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Body cameras for Walla Walla Police Department added to city budget
St. Mary lowers visitor barriers
Walla Walla County public health to create new program for behavioral health needs
Social services pioneer Helpline in Walla Walla to close doors

Yakima Herald-Republic
Voting rights group notes rise in Latino voter participation in Yakima County
Yakima Valley hospitals among those with surge in pediatric ER visits due to RSV, flu outbreak
Editorial: Young voters make their voices heard

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
SPS superintendent introduces new safety initiative following Ingraham High School
Washington State Nurses Association alleges St. Joseph Medical Center reusing mattresses damaged by bodily fluids
Administrators warn of ‘critical’ teacher shortage in Port Angeles School District
King County approves budget for 2023-24

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Fierce opposition to ‘mega airports’ continues to grow in mostly rural counties
VIDEO: Mental health expert speaks on anxieties faced by kids after school shootings

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Two calves among orcas seen swimming near Seattle

KUOW Public Radio
Washington state is nixing fish farms in public waters
What the potential end of the Indian Child Welfare Act could mean for tribal rights

KXLY (ABC)
How low income households can receive energy assistance this winter

NW Public Radio
Washington farmworker advocate pushes for climate justice at COP27
Latinos continue to seek representation in Yakima (Saldaňa)

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MyNorthwest
WM invests $56 million on new recycling technology in WA

The Stranger
Fatal Shooting at Ingraham High School Brings Thousands to Protest Outside City Hall

West Seattle Blog
FOLLOWUP: West Seattle Bridge trouble spot remains a mystery
CITY BUDGET: One West Seattle amendment makes the semifinal cut, another doesn’t
CAMP SECOND CHANCE: Updates from November’s Community Advisory Committee meeting

Tuesday, November 15

‘Crisis mode’: Washington health leaders warn that hospitals are overcapacity as RSV cases rise in children
Pediatric hospitals across Washington are swamped with children infected by a respiratory virus. The surge in RSV follows trends nationwide as hospitals prepare for a trifecta of diseases this fall and winter that also includes influenza and COVID-19. Washington is among states with the fewest acute care beds for children in the country. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Christopher Anderson)

Tacoma City Council to consider protections for those seeking abortions in the city
In response to Roe v. Wade being overturned, the Tacoma City Council is poised to add protections for those seeking or have received an abortion in the city. Olgy Diaz, an at-large council member, will present two ordinances at Tuesday’s council meeting. The first would create a misdemeanor charge for people who encroach on individuals seeking abortions or gender-affirming care. The second ordinance would add those who have received or are seeking abortions as a protected class and ensure their civil rights’ protections. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Fox13 Seattle/Video Elephant)

Pediatric hospitals in crisis mode amid ‘respiratory season’ with more patients, less staffing
Pediatric hospitals are operating in crisis mode, according to the Washington State Hospital Association. Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is facing three-to-12-hour wait times in its emergency department. For patients needing a hospital bed for inpatient care, the average wait time is 29 hours. A spokesperson with Seattle Children’s tells KIRO 7 that Monday was on track to be their busiest day in the emergency department ever. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

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Associated Press
Washington won’t renew leases for Puget Sound fish farms

Aberdeen Daily World
Fry Creek Pump Station project gets help
Aberdeen rejects cold weather shelter within city

Capital Press
On world stage, Inslee decries ‘nimbyism’ in Washington

Courier-Herald
‘It is strictly not safe’; local nurses picket St. Elizabeth working conditions

The Daily News
WA pediatric hospitals, clinics ‘overwhelmed’ by respiratory viruses
WA state makes progress in testing sexual assault kits, but backlog continues

Everett Herald
State warns ADA issues could keep federal money from Lake Stevens
Snohomish County lacks shelter capacity to participate in state program
Editorial: Give grizzlies chance to return to North Cascades

News Tribune
Tacoma City Council to consider protections for those seeking abortions in the city
‘We’re terrified we won’t be able to take care of all the kids.’ RSV floods WA hospitals

Olympian
Modular building setup at Capitol Campus marks start of major renovation project

Peninsula Daily News
Tribes receive grant funding

Puget Sound Business Journal
New research underscores disruption caused by college closures
Here’s how many jobs Meta is axing in Seattle area
Report: Amazon to lay off 10,000 corporate, tech employees

Seattle Times
Keeping pedestrians safe at bus stops isn’t easy, as Uptown crash shows
Seattle budget amendments make few big adds, challenge Harrell’s public safety plans
Seattle’s cooling real estate market widens budget shortfall
WA will not renew leases for Puget Sound fish farms, 5 years after spill

Skagit Valley Herald
No fix on the horizon for Big Lake beaver pond

Spokesman Review
Spokane City Council approves property 1% tax boost
Former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich files wrongful firing suit
Camp Hope won’t be cleared by Nov. 15, Woodward says
‘Crisis mode’: Washington health leaders warn that hospitals are overcapacity as RSV cases rise in children

Washington Post
Moderna says new booster increases protection from omicron subvariants
Schumer sets up Senate vote on same-sex marriage bill

Yakima Herald-Republic
Final chance to comment on Yakima city budget Tuesday
DNR seeks public input for recreation

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Black Seattle family ‘whitewashes’ home, gets higher valuation
Over 40,000 neighborhoods have racist restrictions, UW researchers estimate
Former WSU head football coach Nick Rolovich sues WSU, Gov. Inslee for wrongful termination
Seattle renters sue leasing companies for allegedly inflating rent prices artificially

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Pediatric hospitals in crisis mode amid ‘respiratory season’ with more patients, less staffing
Students walk out in wake of Ingraham High School shooting

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Washington State Ferries to run on alternating schedules ‘until further notice’
Seattle leaders pledge action on student safety concerns after Ingraham High shooting
Mayor Harrell pushes for gunfire detection tech in Seattle, critics argue it’s ineffective

KXLY (ABC)
Former WSU football coach Nick Rolovich sues WSU, governor over firing

Q13 TV (FOX)
Seattle students walk out in response to shooting at Ingraham HS; demand safety changes

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The Stranger
Big Business to Play Nice in Seattle’s New Quest for Taxes

Monday, November 14

Who is traveling to Washington for abortion care?
Two months after an abortion ban went into effect in Idaho, medical clinics in Washington are reporting an increase in patients crossing the border for care. But rather than a one-time surge tied to specific legislation, advocates describe an ongoing, sustained need for abortion access in Washington as more states throughout the country adopt abortion bans and more patients are forced to travel from as far away as Texas and Florida to seek treatment in a state where abortion is still legal. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Ted S. Warren)

Secret files reveal Boeing doctor warned of toxic risks, birth defects
On March 18, 1980, one of Boeing’s top doctors made “a rather disastrous attempt” to alert company leadership to a problem that could be fatal. “During the ‘routine and usual’ course of their employment,” tens of thousands of Boeing workers in the Puget Sound region were being exposed to “probably hazardous” and “certainly uncontrolled” amounts of toxic chemical mixtures, Dr. Barry Dunphy warned in a presentation to the company’s president. His pitch failed. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Jennifer Buchanan)

Seattle students walk out, demanding better gun safety measures
The shooting death of a student at Ingraham High School last week prompted Seattle students across the district to walk out of classes in protest Monday. Students planned to assemble at Seattle City Hall at 11:30 a.m. to demand more mental health support, more restrictions on gun access and more training for security staff in schools. Hundreds of kids participated in similar rallies last school year, held in response to school shootings in Michigan and Texas and threats of school violence in Seattle and across the country. Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

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Associated Press
Feds resume study of restoring grizzlies to North Cascades

Bellingham Herald
550 acres saved, 4,950 to go. Community group moves to protect eco-sensitive Whatcom land
Some Whatcom roads might not get plowed right away this winter. Here’s why.

Capital Press
Cattle producers hail Biden food security effort
Washington forest board nixes smaller buffers, protest follows

Courier-Herald
Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

The Daily News
Pandemic-related assistance continues as Cowlitz County renters see spike in costs

Everett Herald
Tulalip Tribes start planning for their own K-12 school
Light rail deal could push proposed Lynnwood apartment north
Secret files reveal Boeing doctor warned of toxic risks, birth defects
Born with heart defect, Boeing worker’s child ‘never knew anything different’
A recap of 3 lawsuits over chemical exposure at Boeing plants
Editorial: What 1.5 degrees means for climate change fight

News Tribune
Update: Four University of Idaho students found dead near campus after reported homicides
WA elections officials face slowdown in signature-checking process. Why? Try software
Homeless shelter will be a first for Tacoma. Where will it be and what makes it different?

Olympian
Thurston County’s COVID-19 activity falls in October as WA state emergency ends
Lacey set to discuss corporate sponsorship policy after Chick-fil-A controversy
Olympia police are now equipped with body cameras. Here’s what you need to know

Peninsula Daily News
Public meeting set for carbon sequestration program
EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Budget issues dominate agendas this week

Puget Sound Business Journal
Tipped minimum wage debate rages across the country
New data privacy laws could have sweeping effects on businesses

Seattle Times
Seattle area will need another big airport, but where should it go?
Seattle students walk out, demanding better gun safety measures
Amazon plans to lay off thousands of employees, sources say
Supreme Court rejects another bump stock ban case

Skagit Valley Herald
New software should streamline building permit process in Skagit County

Washington Post
Suspect in custody, charged with murder after 3 football players killed on campus
A fake tweet sparked panic at Eli Lilly and may have cost Twitter millions
Amazon plans to cut thousands of jobs, report says

Yakima Herald-Republic
WA state makes progress in testing sexual assault kits, but backlog continues

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Ingraham High School students planning Monday walk-out to protest gun violence
Community unites around 9-year-old shot in suspected Renton road rage incident
Workers on H-1B visas face challenges after recent tech layoffs
Yakama Nation wants nearby state park to recognize ‘dark’ history

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Community near Ingraham High hoping to move forward from tragic school shooting
Tacoma homeless encampment ban goes into effect Monday
Stage 1 burn ban in effect for greater Pierce, Snohomish counties

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Ingraham High School students planning walkout on Monday following fatal school shooting
State gun laws under question following Ingraham High School shooting (Berry)
Increase in RSV cases plaguing Seattle hospitals
Average Seattle gas price 56 cents lower than last month

KNKX Public Radio
RSV: What’s behind the surge, and how to contain it

NW Public Radio
WSU student workers unionize
Providers explain what to expect when calling 988

Q13 TV (FOX)
State exploring new airport, locals line up to fight it

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Crosscut
The fight for consistent rights for Indigenous tribes in WA and beyond
Seattle’s budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper
What the Air Quality Index doesn’t tell us about smoke dangers
Who is traveling to Washington for abortion care?

Thursday, November 10

An uptick of hospital COVID-19 cases made harder by other viruses in Whatcom County
St. Joseph hospital in Bellingham has seen an increase in COVID patients this week along with an increase in multiple seasonal viruses, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.The flu and RSV haven’t had a large effect on the COVID-19 response over the last few years because people were already masking and social distancing, according to Karlapudi. Now that many restrictions have been lifted, those annual viruses have come flooding back. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Warren Sterling)

Silverdale hospital where nurse called 911 for help amid staffing issues could be denied accreditation
St. Michael Medical Center recently came under scrutiny after it was reported in October that a nurse in the emergency department called 911 requesting Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews to help with patients amid staffing issues. Staff at the hospital later called for a leadership change and resignations after reaching a “breaking point.” St. Michael Medical Center, located in Silverdale, could lose its accreditation after more than 30 standards were found to be out of compliance, according to a quality check report, following an on-site survey. Continue reading at King5.

Nurses union, Tacoma hospital at odds over pace of replacing mattresses oozing fluid
A union representing nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center is calling for removal and replacement of any mattress with surface micro-tears following the discovery of compromised mattresses. WSNA said it seeks to raise awareness of the issue for workers and patients and referred to past warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the issue on a national level. “The problem at St. Joseph Medical Center is something that could be happening at other hospitals, and WSNA wants healthcare workers and patients to know this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed immediately,” the union said in its release. Continue reading at The News Tribune.

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Associated Press
Tacoma cops charged in death put on credibility issues list
Wall Street surges after data show inflation cooling in US

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom ballots are taking longer to count. Here’s why
These WA restaurants are offering veterans and military members free meals on Veterans Day
An uptick of hospital COVID-19 cases made harder by other viruses in Whatcom County

Columbian
Clark County Auditor Kimsey says it will take rest of week to tally thousands of remaining ballots
Editorial: In Our View: Now is time to remember we are all Americans

Everett Herald
Another day of ballot counting doesn’t shake up leaderboards
Comment: America not yet off its sleepwalking path to tyranny
Editorial: Grocery giants’ merger raises concerns for shoppers
Letter: Big Oil’s profits behind high price of gas, not Democrats

News Tribune
Nurses union, Tacoma hospital at odds over pace of replacing mattresses oozing fluid
Auto theft task force arrests 5, recovers 15 stolen vehicles near Tacoma, Fife

Olympian
WA state looking to fill about 60 permanent wildfire and forest health jobs

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle voting-reform measure received tech industry backing
With affirmative action in peril, Gen Zers prioritize diversity

Seattle Times
Ingraham shooting sparks Seattle officials to call for gun control
A first-in-the-nation 988 line for Native people goes live in WA
Democrats maintain leads in WA Legislature races, might extend majorities
Lines at Lumen Field voting center hit nearly 3 hours Tuesday night

Skagit Valley Herald
Election results hold after updated ballot count

Spokesman Review
Tribes raise alarm as Supreme Court’s conservative justices signal they could undercut Native child welfare law
Opposition to proposition that would give Spokane City Council more authority over city attorney grows in second count
Colville Tribe releases 10 lynx into Washington’s Kettle Range in ongoing recovery effort

Tri-City Herald
Fish & Wildlife kill carp at ponds south of Pasco. Watch for eagles flocking in to feast.

Washington Post
Repeat coronavirus infections can still be dangerous, study suggests
Pickleball is popular, but how much exercise are you really getting?
Biden pushes to require big federal contractors to cut climate pollution

Yakima Herald-Republic
Nikki Torres, Chris Corry and Gina Mosbrucker will represent Districts 14 and 15 in Olympia

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle Public Schools discuss need for school resource officers after shooting at high school
Silverdale hospital where nurse called 911 for help amid staffing issues could be denied accreditation
Record number of defendants with mental illness ‘decompensating’ in Washington jails
Write-in campaign may be impacting results of Washington secretary of state race

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Marketing and economic experts weigh in on Meta, tech layoffs
VIDEO: Snoqualmie Pass GPS mishap warning for drivers

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Where do recent tech layoffs leave workers in western Washington?
Firefighters could be laid off in Thurston County as levy appears to fail
Tiffany Smiley concedes U.S. Senate race to Sen. Patty Murray
No school resource officers at Ingraham High School when student was shot

KXLY (ABC)
‘Don’t shut it down’: 80 Shelter beds at risk as funding falls short
‘Not enough places to go’: People stay warm as legal battles linger at Camp Hope

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MyNorthwest
Link light rail closed between Capitol Hill and SODO for maintenance this weekend
WSDOT, Everett mayor at odds over solution to homelessness crisis
Teen suspects make first court appearances following Ingraham HS shooting
More than 10,000 people without power in Auburn

West Seattle Blog
ALKI POINT HEALTHY STREET: See ‘early design’ shown by SDOT at open house
FOLLOWUP: SDOT sends East Marginal Way project out to bid

Wednesday, November 9

Student killed in Ingraham High School shooting; suspect arrested
A student was shot and killed Tuesday at Ingraham High School, inciting fear among students and drawing hundreds of parents to the school’s North Seattle campus. The suspect was arrested on a Metro bus about an hour after the gunfire rang out in a hallway during school hours Tuesday morning. Many details remained unclear hours later, but Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones said the shooting appeared to be a “targeted attack” and that officials “have no reason to believe this was part of a bigger plan.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert)

Tacoma officers charged in Ellis killing added to list of police with credibility issues
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office added the three Tacoma police officers charged in the March 2020 killing of Manuel Ellis to a list of law enforcement with credibility issues this month, according to a spokesperson. The prosecutor’s Potential Impeachment evidence files, commonly known as Brady material, for officers Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins and Timothy Rankine include charging documents filed by the state Attorney General’s Office in May 2021, which cite video and witness accounts of the officers beating Ellis, who did not fight back, prior to his death from a lack of oxygen. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Jared Brown)

Abortion rights advocates score major midterm victories across the country
Voters across the country delivered a series of decisive victories for abortion rights on Tuesday in the first nationwide election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The string of abortion rights successes affirmed a political trend that emerged in August, two months after the fall of Roe, when voters in conservative Kansas rejected an antiabortion amendment similar to the one that was defeated in Kentucky. Network exit polls also found that almost 3 in 10 voters nationally said abortion was the most important issue in their vote, and that about 4 in 10 voters nationally said they were “angry” that Roe was overturned. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Ryan C. Hermens)