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Thursday, June 23

Housing Density: What we’re missing without a middle option
Earlier this year, Washington state’s Legislature considered whether to allow “missing middle housing” in cities across the state. That bill started out requiring that cities allow six-plexes on properties where you can only build one house today. The bill grew weaker as it made its way through the Legislature and eventually died, in part due to tepid support at best from mayors – who are elected, in part, by single-family homeowners – many of whom oppose that kind of density in their neighborhoods. Now, cities are getting another chance to reconsider missing middle housing. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

‘Please stay out of the water,’ WA state officials implore swimmers ahead of heat spike
Officials in Washington State are begging residents to use extreme caution if their plans include swimming during this weekend’s heat spike. Despite temperatures that are expected to range about 10-15 degrees higher than typical for this time of year, water temperatures will still be very cold, making hypothermia a real risk. Hypothermia becomes a risk when the water is 70 degrees or cooler. “After a cool and wet spring, most of the population has little to no acclimation to heat and therefore could be caught off guard by the rapid warm-up,” noted the National Weather Service’s Seattle office in an advisory released on June 22. Continue reading at The Olympian.

Editorial: Gas tax holiday could end up costing us even more
Motorists would likely see only a minimal drop in the price of gas. A study by experts at the Penn Wharton Budget Model found — estimating savings for a longer 10-month federal gas tax holiday — that between 42 percent and 80 percent of the suspended tax would be passed on to consumers, with the rest benefiting oil companies. Even at that rate of savings, the average motorist would save between $16 and $47 over that 10-month period, the study found. And any break in price could prove to be short-lived. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.

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Associated Press
Washington revenue forecast up $1.46 billion
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Lawsuit filed against State Patrol over DUI testing machines

Bellingham Herald
Wildfire risk is increasing in Whatcom County. Here are the areas of most concern
Bellingham mayor announces change in plan on proposed tax to fight climate change

Capital Press
Expert: Heat likely to boost stripe rust after late start

The Daily News
Longview fights Lake Sacajawea algae blooms after pandemic pause on treatment
Longview, Kalama ports consider study to deepen, add turning basins on Columbia River

Everett Herald
As Biden urges federal gas tax holiday, Inslee opposes state tax break (Liias, Ormsby)
Editorial: Gas tax holiday could end up costing us even more

High Country News
Only path: ‘dismantle coal infrastructure’
Tempers flare over definition of tribes, Alaska Native corporations

Kitsap Sun
Though shaken by Uvalde shootings, Kitsap district leaders say safety upgrades are ongoing
Lawsuit takes aim at WSP toxicologist over driver’s license revocations

News Tribune
CDC anticipates undetected U.S. cases of monkeypox, but experts believe risks are low
How much will you pay to cross the Tacoma Narrows bridge? You can have a say on tolls
Op-Ed: Guns are the problem. Until the U.S. passes real reforms, school shootings will persist
Op-Ed: Climate justice is the most urgent issue of a generation. That’s why kids are fighting mad

Olympian
Thurston County commissioners now oppose DNR timber cuts across the county, letter says
‘Please stay out of the water,’ WA state officials implore swimmers ahead of heat spike

Puget Sound Business Journal
Return-to-office is flattening as companies navigate employee pushback, commutes, higher gas prices
Community college enrollment is slipping; here’s why

Seattle Medium
Washington Ranked High In Economic Recovery
Washington State Seeing Record Gun Sales
Strickland Demands SBA To Be Accountable For Disaster Loans

Seattle Times
Fall City extremist’s eviction throws spotlight on sovereign citizen movement
Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams
Inslee signals no interest in a WA gas tax ‘holiday’; others skeptical, too (Liias, Fey)
Baristas at Seattle’s marquee Starbucks reassigned to make way for ‘Heritage Markets’ ahead of union vote

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County winding down pandemic-era rental assistance program

Washington Post
Supreme Court finds N.Y. law violates right to carry guns outside home
Biden wants new protections for trans students, sexual assault survivors
FDA orders Juul e-cigarettes off the market, citing insufficient and conflicting data
A week of highs: See where climate change made heat worse in America

Yakima Herald-Republic
Ostrom Mushroom Farms workers in Sunnyside submit petition seeking fair pay, respect

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington state gas tax suspension remains unlikely despite calls from federal government
Nooksack Tribal Court continues the process of evicting disenrolled members
‘It’s just making everything worse’: Residents criticize Tacoma’s repeated encampment removals

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Supreme Court decides ‘proper cause’ needed for concealed carry license is unconstitutional
Backlash growing over so-called ‘fake clinics’
Inslee balks at Biden’s calls for temporary suspension of gas tax

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Overturning Roe v. Wade would bring chilling consequences, AG Ferguson, others say
Washington residents want gas tax break, but Gov. Inslee said it would hurt more than help
Seattle, its businesses prep for first in-person Gay Pride events since COVID pandemic
Supreme Court strikes down restrictive New York gun law

KNKX Public Radio
COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren’t easy
50 years later, female athletes recognize Title IX’s impact but also where it falls short
Title IX: Former tennis pro Patricia Bostrom’s role in making the world more equitable

KUOW Public Radio
Housing Density: What We’re Missing Without a Middle Option

Q13 TV (FOX)
Gov. Inslee won’t seek temporary suspension of state gas tax, despite Biden’s call to do so

Web

The Stranger
Seattle Mayor Raises Rainbow Flag for Pride, but Not Much Else

Wednesday, June 22

U.S. Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam
The Senate advanced a bill Tuesday night that would toughen federal gun laws and provide billions of dollars in new money to prevent future mass shootings after negotiators settled key disagreements, putting the legislation on course to be passed into law later this month. The breakthrough came more than a week after 20 senators — 10 from each party — signed on to a framework agreement that coupled modest new gun restrictions with some $15 billion in new federal funding for mental health programs and school security upgrades. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (J. Scott Applewhite)

Seattle’s JumpStart tax on big businesses’ salaries upheld by WA court
An appellate court judge upheld Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax on Tuesday, doubling down on a decision made in King County Superior Court last year. In an opinion published Tuesday, the Division I Court of Appeals deemed Seattle’s JumpStart tax lawful, affirming a lower-court dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the Chamber of Commerce in late 2020. “Engaging in business is a substantial privilege on which the city may properly levy taxes,” the opinion reads. “And the use of a business’s payroll expense is an appropriate measure of that taxable incident.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert)

Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year. The Democratic president will also call on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar relief, the White House said. At issue is the 18.4 cents-a-gallon federal tax on gas and the 24.4 cents-a-gallon federal tax on diesel fuel. If the gas savings were fully passed along to consumers, people would save roughly 3.6% at the pump when prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide. Continue reading at The Associated Press.

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Associated Press
Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
JumpStart, Seattle tax on big businesses, upheld by state appeals court
Police response during Uvalde massacre is ‘abject failure,’ top Texas cop says

Everett Herald
Snohomish County prosecutors face ‘deluge’ of police referrals
Comment: Supreme Court erodes wall between church, state

News Tribune
Infant, toddler COVID vaccines arrive in Pierce County. Here’s how to get one for your kid

Olympian
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down WA state law helping ill Hanford workers
Charges dropped against Tumwater water treatment company and owner, lawyer says
Anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ exist throughout WA. Here’s what they are and how to spot them

Puget Sound Business Journal
Construction starts continue to climb, but slowdown may be looming for specific sectors
Seattle chamber loses appeal over JumpStart payroll tax
Many employees and candidates want to see progress on DEI. This is the biggest hurdle to change.

Seattle Times
Could Idaho accuse a WA abortion clinic of murder? Some are worried
Infants, toddlers receive their first COVID vaccine shots in Seattle; supply to be limited
Mental Health Perspectives: ‘A good guy with a gun’ is a myth I experienced firsthand
Testimony begins in inquest into Seattle police killing of Charleena Lyles
Seattle’s JumpStart tax on big businesses’ salaries upheld by WA court
With $10M windfall, free Seattle coding school for women goes national to speed change in tech’s bro culture

Skagit Valley Herald
High patient volumes affecting Skagit County hospitals

Tri-City Herald
This city leader is stepping down after 8 years guiding Pasco’s explosive growth

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Juneteenth at Pioneer Park in Walla Walla celebrates Black joy

Washington Post
Covid bailout rescued some hospitals while enriching others
What a pause in the gas tax would mean for prices at the pump
Senate votes to advance bipartisan gun deal, breaking 30-year logjam

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima County will pay $325,000 to man injured in collision with sheriff’s deputy
Juneteenth concert celebrates life, freedom and contributions by African American community
Comprehensive Healthcare expands opioid treatment clinic in Yakima
Wenatchee’s 101-year-old Skookum sign taken down

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Everett officer’s bodycam footage shows moments before deadly encounter
Olympia man pleads guilty to murder in death of WSP Trooper Justin Schaffer
Work underway to clear invasive plants from Lake Sammamish State Park

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell shares progress on housing and homelessness plan
911 calls show terror, concern at Juanita High School after student’s social media post

KNKX Public Radio
Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill
Here are the biggest Supreme Court decisions we’re still waiting for this term

KUOW Public Radio
Kids Under 5 Receive First Covid-19 Doses in Seattle
60K green crabs captured in Washington waters so far in 2022 … that’s a lot
How to return to exercise after having Covid: slowly
Watch Live: House January 6 committee holds public hearings on its investigation

Q13 TV (FOX)
State removes first highway encampment on its own, hotel opens for homeless
Court faults State Toxicologist for breathalyzer calculation issues that could overturn DUI convictions

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MyNorthwest
Finalists to be announced in Port of Seattle Police Chief search this week
COVID vaccines for children facing shipping delays
Seattle Children’s Hospital administers first COVID-19 vaccines for children under five
Washington Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of Seattle’s ‘Jump Start’ payroll tax lawsuit
US Supreme Court rules that Hanford-worker federal entitlements are discriminatory

West Seattle Blog
Finalists to be announced in the ‘other’ police-chief search

Tuesday, June 21

WA families lose safety nets as pandemic, inflation persist
As COVID-19 numbers continue to fluctuate, some federal relief programs supporting families and children have started to disappear. This includes the child tax credit payments, universal free school meals and additional food assistance. State lawmakers have worked to partly replace some aid, but many families who relied on the expanded social safety net still struggle to get by with less help at a time when food and gas prices continue to surge amid the protracted pandemic. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Lizz Giordano)

More states are embracing pay transparency. Experts say businesses should take note
Colorado passed legislation in 2021 requiring employers to include pay range and benefits in every job listing. Washington state became the most recent to require salary information in job postings, a change set to take effect in 2022. Washington’s law is notable because it would require some of the biggest tech giants, including Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc., to list their pay ranges, potentially having a domino effect. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Alexsl)

Pandemic, protests leave indelible mark on high school grads
What’s typically a cliche heard at graduation ceremonies landed with more gravity this year, as students reflected on coming of age in the midst of a global pandemic and several local, student-led walkouts and rallies. For many, the senior year was punctuated with protests centered on social issues that mattered to them. They conducted walkouts to bring awareness to the prevalence of sexual assault and marches to celebrate Juneteenth. They joined local protests against gun violence and pride rallies in support of LGBTQ+ youth. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ryan Berry)

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Associated Press
High-capacity ammo magazines will be banned starting July 1
Seattle facing $117 million revenue shortfall in 2023

Capital Press
Supreme Court won’t review lawsuit over pesticide cancer risk labeling
USDA to fund Tacoma ag shippers, Houston chassis
Climatologists see warmer days ahead, but not right away

Everett Herald
Pandemic, protests leave indelible mark on high school grads
Farmers feel sting of unseasonal weather, record inflation
Sued over pollution, Port of Everett works on water quality issues
$1 billion to fund 5 new hybrid ferries, but who wants to build them?
Comment: Gun owners, we need to demand changes to firearm laws
Comment: Insurance required for cars; require for guns, too
Comment: Spell out risks, benefits of COVID vax to parents
Comment: Single-family zoning limits affordable housing

News Tribune
Permits filed for buildings at contentious Tacoma warehouse site. How big will they be?

New York Times
Live Updates: Jan. 6 Panel to Highlight Trump’s Pressure on State Officials
Supreme Court Rejects Maine’s Ban on Aid to Religious Schools
COVID Live Updates: Effort to Vaccinate Very Young U.S. Children Gets Underway

Olympian
Lacey mayor says Polish sister city needs more resources for Ukrainian refugees
Western states authorize COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 following FDA, CDC approval
Tumwater company fined, owner sentenced for falsifying water test samples
Thurston commission renews housing contracts with non-profit despite previous conflict
WA Insurance Commissioner won’t resign, he tells governor and other officials

Peninsula Daily News
COVID, gun violence prevention before health board

Puget Sound Business Journal
I-135 backers push to get public housing authority measure on Seattle ballot
Seattle council measure would help community groups access funds to build housing
House passes Rep. Rick Larsen-backed bill to support emerging aviation tech
More states are embracing pay transparency. Experts say businesses should take note.

Seattle Times
After failed attempts, Seattle tries again to give homeless people a place to park their RVs
5 years after Seattle police killed Charleena Lyles, long-delayed inquest into her death begins
Patriot Front arrests in Idaho unmask a new generation of hate groups
Another pandemic school year ends. What have we learned so far?

Washington Post
A family’s journey from a school prayer dispute to the Supreme Court
Police response to Uvalde was ‘an abject failure,’ Texas DPS chief says
U.S. to begin vaccinating young children against coronavirus
After school shootings, teachers struggle for years with trauma

Yakima Herald-Republic
Ten Yakima school districts offer free summer meals for kids
Yakima Valley school safety experts said officers would react immediately to a school shooting
West Valley School District adopts required gender-inclusive policy

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Ellensburg doctor who sold COVID vaccine waivers accused of pretending to shoot staff, treating patients while drunk and high

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle deploys new automated system to track low-priority calls not answered by police

KUOW Public Radio
Washington State Creates Process for Public to Seek Police Decertification

KXLY (ABC)
Emergency services deployed on Washington coast to combat invasive European green crabs

NW Public Radio
Watching For Whales – And Their Food

Q13 TV (FOX)
Supreme Court rules on workers’ comp at sites like Hanford Nuclear Reservation

Web

Crosscut
WA families lose safety nets as pandemic, inflation persist (Berg)
Podcast | America’s racial reckoning isn’t over

The Stranger
WA Cities Shouldn’t Have to Buy Off Bad Cops (Salomon)

Friday, June 17

Seattle selected as one of 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is coming to Seattle. Thursday afternoon, FIFA revealed the 16 cities selected to host matches when the international men’s soccer tournament makes its return to North America in 2026. Seattle will be one of them. Continue reading at The Olympian.

Legislative leaders call on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign after firing of whistleblower
Leaders of both parties in the Washington Legislature are calling on longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign, after he fired a top aide who had complained that Kreidler bullied him, used crass language and was “antagonizing staff.” The majority and minority leaders in both the House and the Senate have all called for Kreidler to step down. Kreidler, through a spokesperson, said Friday he has no plans of doing so. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner)

Free student lunch for all? Not for long. Here’s how change might look in Pierce County
The era of universal free school meals in Pierce County is seemingly nearing an end. For roughly two years, students across the United States — regardless of family economic status — were fed without paying a single cent, as school districts saw higher federal reimbursements than normal to cover the costs of giving out food. But the federal waiver that facilitated those free meals is set to expire June 30 unless extended by Congress. Continue reading at OutletName. (Cheyenne Boone/News Tribune)

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Associated Press
WA state insurance office aide fired after filing complaint
Protester hurt by driver during BLM demonstration sues

Capital Press
Washington Ecology revises rules for biosolids
US to spend $9 million to bolster sagebrush ecosystems
Buckwheat handler expects strong demand, calls for more acres of the crop
Columbia Basin Development League gets a new leader

The Daily News
New businesses can open in downtown Longview in July, following roughly six-month pause
I-5 Bridge Replacement Program strives for Coast Guard approval of 116-foot clearance

Everett Herald
10M gallons of partly untreated wastewater discharged in Everett
Amid criticism, Everett gun show on graduation day postponed
Inslee appoints 2 new Snohomish County Superior Court judges

News Tribune
Free student lunch for all? Not for long. Here’s how change might look in Pierce County
Where have all the lifeguards gone? Local pools make push to hire as summer approaches
Op-Ed: Not fair: Education funding in WA still favors the rich. Here’s why, and how to fix it
Port of Tacoma part of federal effort to ease supply-chain issues for agricultural products
We’re going where? After pandemic pause, Tacoma port commission plans overseas trips

New York Times
Gun Talks Snag on Tricky Question: What Counts as a Boyfriend?

Olympian
Lacey City Council approves $962,000 acquisition of Long Lake property
Lacey mayor calls on city to review its zoning in wake of Meridian Market & Gas vote
Seattle selected as one of 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup
City of Olympia announces permanent police chief after more than two years

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing hires ‘hundreds’ of engineers in push to certify 777X, 737 Maxes
Seattle Children’s launches $45M program to bring diversity to biotech
Seattle to host FIFA World Cup matches in 2026
Washington recorded its 2nd-highest average wage increase last year

Seattle Medium
Race A Factor In Police Stops Says Justices

Seattle Times
Legislative leaders call on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign after firing of whistleblower
Here’s how WA’s largest employers will celebrate Juneteenth, the state’s newest holiday

Skagit Valley Herald
Youth to ride for free on Skagit Transit buses
Skagit County calls on Seattle City Light to improve on flood preparations

The Skanner
Permanent Gun, Ammo Return Program Focus of New Legislation in Seattle

Yakima Herald-Republic
Dry side of Washington has an unusual hue for this time of year: It’s green
Yakima celebrates Juneteenth this weekend; government offices closed Monday for holiday
Japanese beetle larvae confirmed in Grandview for first time in 2022

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KXLY (ABC)
2026 World Cup coming to Seattle’s Lumen Field
NW cherry crop this year may be the smallest in nearly a decade
Spokane City Council to receive updated briefing on homeless shelter lease
WA state insurance office aide fired after filing complaint

Web

Crosscut
Seattle nearly doubled affordable housing funds. It’s not enough.
WA law looks to address the trauma of ‘active shooter’ drills (Walen, Santos)
New Yakima clinic to expand abortion access in Eastern Washington

Thursday, June 16

FDA advisers back authorization of coronavirus vaccines for tots
Independent advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday recommended use of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccines for babies and young children, a milestone in the nation’s efforts to combat a wily pathogen that continues to infect tens of thousands of people a day and upend the lives of families across the country. The outside experts said the benefits of the vaccines outweighed the risks — the standard for an emergency use authorization. The vote was 21 to 0 for the vaccines from Moderna and from Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Hannah Beier)

Report: Fires, heat waves cause ‘climate anxiety’ in youth
Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more devastating wildfires, heat waves, drought and poor air quality, are fueling “climate anxiety” among young people. Their findings have been published in a report that highlights youth feelings of distress, anger and frustration about perceived adult and government inaction. In a briefing on Tuesday hosted by the Oregon Health Authority, three young people spoke about how climate change has affected their mental health. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (Oregon Dept. of Forestry)

Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to controversial Washington tax on big banks
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday refused to hear a case challenging a controversial Washington tax law. The law, enacted in 2019, imposes a tax surcharge, in addition to other state taxes, on financial institutions with net income of $1 billion or more. Critics claimed the law was unconstitutional because it favored in-state banks at the expense of interstate banking companies. By refusing to hear the case, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a September ruling by the Washington Supreme Court, which upheld the law. Continue reading at The Center Square. (Patrick Semansky)

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Associated Press
Report: Fires, heat waves cause ‘climate anxiety’ in youth
Conservation groups sue feds to protect old-growth forests

Aberdeen Daily World
Washington state catalytic converter thefts highest in country

Bellingham Herald
Here’s how rising interest rates are impacting Whatcom’s housing market
After seven-hour hearing, here’s when there may be a Lighthouse Mission expansion decision

Capital Press
Wet, cold spring slows Washington agriculture

Columbian
Editorial: In Our View: U.S. should follow Washington’s lead on guns

Everett Herald
Everett Starbucks workers go on strike after employee fired
On harm of Native mascots, Marysville has a homegrown expert
Property values soar 32% in Snohomish County due to hot housing market
Comment: Jan. 6 recorded testimony removes Trumpian artifice
Comment: The threat from all the presidents’ yes-men

High Country News
Yellowstone area flooding upends lives and portends a new climate reality

Indian Country Today
Supreme Court hands down another tribal sovereignty win
Native youth to be tapped for conservation projects

The Inlander
Salmon are at the forefront of calls to remove the four Lower Snake River dams, but the conversation is beginning to also focus on tribal justice

InvestigateWest
Growing Sprawl In WA Woods Comes With High Wildfire Risk

News Tribune
Message from city of Tacoma’s Juneteenth commemoration: ‘Carry what you heard today’
‘Attainable’ townhomes to replace ‘workforce housing’ project at Tacoma property
Tacoma plans to remove 2 more homeless encampments after increase in emergency calls

Olympian
‘It’s gonna take us a little time’: Labor market a challenge for infrastructure law
Price gouging on baby formula? WA senators Murray and Cantwell demand investigation
Suspects toss flare into lawmaker’s business. Was it a diversion for later burglary?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Investors are buying fewer homes than pandemic peak, but their share continues to grow amid changing housing market
Report: Universities nabbed higher government appropriations in 2021
Many companies already plan to tweak their remote work policies
How economic development is evolving in the Covid-19 era
Washington tech companies are mostly hiring out-of-state grads, study shows

Renton Reporter
Renton free Summer Meals program returns to feed the county’s youth

Seattle Medium
The Push To Make Juneteenth A Holiday In Washington State (Morgan, Lovick, Nobles, Taylor, Harris-Talley, Berg, Entenman, Hackney, Johnson)

Seattle Times
Retail slump hammers WA job market, even as Boeing and Amazon push hiring
Jury sides with Issaquah officers in lawsuit over man’s death after neck injury
WA donors gave $2.7M to Trump ‘defense fund’ that didn’t exist
WA gas prices jump to another record as Biden puts spotlight on soaring refiner profits
WA gun shops report increased sales ahead of state ban on high-capacity magazines
3 complaints against former Seattle police Chief Best from 2020 sat in limbo, are still pending

Skagit Valley Herald
Bird flu found in Skagit County
Skagit County to further study farmworker housing, other proposed policy changes

Washington Post
What will the Fed’s rate hike mean for consumers?
FDA advisers back authorization of coronavirus vaccines for tots
EPA warns toxic ‘forever chemicals’ more dangerous than once thought

Yakima Herald-Republic
Baby formula shortage, gas prices make things harder for Yakima Valley parents
Fentanyl persists as leading cause of overdose deaths in Yakima County, coroner says
Youth counseling program at CWU in Ellensburg helps alleviate shortage