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Wednesday, June 1

‘COVID slide’: Academia adjusts to student-achievement decline
In educational circles, it’s called “COVID slide,” and it refers students whose academics took a turn for the worse during the pandemic. Students’ grades or test scores declined due to the pandemic or the challenge of adjusting to virtual learning. Although many schools have returned to in-person instruction, some students are still struggling. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Getty Images)

Seattle City Council passes ‘Pay Up’ bill, raising wages for certain gig workers
The Seattle City Council on Tuesday took the first of several planned steps to improve wages and working conditions for app-based workers, unanimously passing the “Pay Up” bill, increasing wage and mileage requirements for on-demand gig workers. The bill, co-sponsored by Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Andrew Lewis, requires companies to pay per-minute and per-mile rates to delivery drivers on apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, beginning when drivers accept an order. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Steve Ringman)

20-year high: Traffic deaths spike in Washington
Deaths on Washington state’s roads hit a 20-year high last year, according to the Traffic Safety Commission. In 2021, 663 fatalities were reported. Preliminary data for 2022 indicates the trend will continue to increase, with more deaths in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Washington State Patrol Sgt. Darren Wright said things like speeding and distracted driving are often to blame and make the crashes more severe. Continue reading at KING 5.

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Associated Press
Inslee settles lawsuit over building council appointments
Orcas’ newest member of southern resident J Pod is female
Seattle Considers Measures to Address Gig Worker Pay, Rights
Federal officials launch initiative to modernize building codes
Federal regulators say they will keep closer eye on Boeing
Seattle mayor plans big spending to ease homelessness

Bellingham Herald
What to know about school safety protocols
This Whatcom flood impact lurks in some homes and can make residents sick

Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
City of Kenmore to raise Progress Pride Flag for month of June

Capital Press
New leader Hajny joins Washington Cattlemen’s Association ‘for the long haul’

Columbian
Washington traffic fatalities hit 20-year high in 2021
Opinion: In Our View: Fed’s cleanup delays at Hanford exasperating

Everett Herald
‘COVID slide’: Academia adjusts to student-achievement decline
Edmonds mayor launches new system to curb staff ‘bullying’
Teenagers help each other tackle anxiety and depression
Comment: GOP’s ‘replacement theory’ has long history in U.S.
Comment: Teen wanting semiautomatic rifle is it’s own red flag
Letter: NRA has encouraged our glut of guns

High Country News
When the heat is unbearable but there’s nowhere to go

Indian Country Today
Truth and Healing Commission subpoena authority jeopardizes support

Kitsap Sun
Air quality impacts of Northwest wildfires reach as far as New York

Mercer Island Reporter
School district will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday

News Tribune
Just 3 percent of apartments in Tacoma now renting below $1,000, new report says
Buying a dog in Pierce County? New rules could protect against puppy mills
Real estate company aims to make 1 percent of its units available for most vulnerable
Puyallup-based construction firm with long family-owned history now employee owned

New York Times
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms

Olympian
Olympia City Council is concerned about ambulance response times, but delays ultimatum
Tumwater Starbucks is 2nd Thurston site to picket citing unfair labor practices

Peninsula Daily News
COVID cases increase, but at slower rate than before
Green crab making inroads into Hood Canal

Puget Sound Business Journal
Why the job market for new grads is the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
Homebuilders likely to see slowdown as housing market cools
Norwegian orders 50 Boeing 737 Maxes, ending contract dispute
In break with past, Amazon shareholder vote on executive pay was a squeaker
The turnover factor many workers don’t want to discuss with their boss

Seattle Times
Seattle isn’t going to build a new community center at Green Lake, after all, Parks Department says
Seattle police stopped investigating new adult sexual assaults this year, memo shows (Dhingra)
In search of better data, Seattle plans to require landlords to report rents
Seattle’s Chinatown seeks to push a future light-rail station farther away
Seattle City Council passes ‘Pay Up’ bill, raising wages for certain gig workers
Fact-checking the connection between guns and mental illness
Column: Hey, America: Following WA on gun laws could have prevented those mass shootings
Opinion: Help wanted: Congress should answer the call

Skagit Valley Herald
New principal hired for Mount Vernon High School
Sedro-Woolley city administrator receives accolade

Washington Post
Pump shock: Why gas prices are so high
Job openings in April remain near record highs, U.S. employers report
Biden confirms U.S. is sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Sound Transit advises riders to prepare for ‘intermittent periods of less frequent service’
20-year high: Traffic deaths spike in Washington
‘We must reject status quo:’ Seattle mayor reveals homelessness action plan to combat crisis
UberEats, DoorDash drivers must be paid Seattle’s minimum wage, city council decides

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Nearly 1,000 drivers refused to stop for WSP troopers
Lifeguard shortage could lead to local beach closures
Seattle Parks, YMCA holding summer job fairs
State patrol launching major effort to make sure drivers’ loads are secured
Seattle mayor releases homelessness action plan
Seattle City Council approves policy ensuring gig workers earn at least minimum wage
The loophole in hemp that is still getting people high
Federal regulators say they will keep closer eye on Boeing
WTSC: Traffic deaths in Washington reach 20-year high

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle City Council OKs plan to boost pay for gig workers in bid to provide ‘fair’ wage
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s plan for homelessness: Data, more housing and compassion
Rising crime in, around Seattle homeless camps targeted in Mayor Harrell’s safety plan
Seattle students to host rally against gun violence
Several incidents involving threats, weapons happen in Oregon, Washington schools
Districts prepare for possible exodus of educators at the end of the school year

KNKX Public Radio
See ya! Washington police say drivers aren’t stopping for them; cite pursuit restrictions (Johnson, Dhingra, Goodman)

KUOW Public Radio
UW report finds claims of sexual abuse at the nw detention center are not being investigated
Seattle police stopped investigating adult sexual assaults this year, memo shows

Q13 TV (FOX)
AG: WA Supreme Court orders $28k sanctions in baseless election lawsuit
One Seattle: Mayor Harrell announces homeless strategy, relies on agency he has limited control over
City of Seattle passes legislation that guarantees a minimum wage for delivery drivers

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The Stranger
How Many Dashboards Does it Take to Build a House?
After Waiting Years for Cities to Act, People Are Painting Their Own Crosswalks

Tuesday, May 31

Blurry laws lead to steep damage charges for WA renters
As a single mother of four kids, losing their apartment was hard enough for Natasha Pabon. But then came another brutal blow: $3,500 in charges from the property manager for damages and other fees. It was a cost that 35-year-old Pabon — evicted over a conflict her daughter had with a neighbor — could not afford. Not only was she having to forfeit her $1,155 security deposit, but the property manager at Fern Ridge apartments in Olympia was charging her for things she didn’t think she should have to cover, like replacing blinds and painting cabinets. Continue reading at InvestigateWest. (Dan Delong)

WA preschools could expand, but they are struggling to find teachers
Washington’s state-funded preschool program is one of only a handful in the country that increased available slots during the pandemic. But there’s a difference between having the funding to help a child and actually being able to do it. Thousands of the state’s most in-need families are struggling to get their children into an early learning program, and a big part of the problem is the same thing hitting everything from airlines to restaurants — a lack of available workers. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz)

Schools are struggling to meet rising mental health needs, data shows
Ask most teachers or principals about the mental health of their students this year, and they will tell you stories of how much worse things are than normal: More fights in the hallway. Students unable to focus in class. Depression and sadness. New federal data helps quantify just how much worse. A survey released Tuesday documents the toll the pandemic has taken on students’ mental health, with 7 in 10 public schools seeing a rise in the number of children seeking services. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Seth Wenig)

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Associated Press
Officials confirm monkeypox infection in King County man
Washington courts clearing drug convictions, refunding fines
Washington State Patrol says drivers are increasingly refusing to stop for troopers (Johnson)
Seattle considers measures to address gig worker pay, rights

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen and Hoquiam flood protection project moves forward

Bellingham Herald
Decades of data show big shifts in Whatcom logging. What happened?
Gathering of the Eagles ends canoe journey
He bought land 25 years ago to ‘putter around in.’ Now, it’s a haven for this rare species
This suspect arrested for making the text threat that locked down Whatcom school
These restaurants and bakeries are coming to Whatcom County
Bellingham neighbors wanted quick action to stop speeding. So they went rogue
This interactive chart shows price increases for gas, food, housing near Whatcom County
One Whatcom region would be in CDC’s ‘high’ COVID community level, while 3 others ‘medium’

Capital Press
Anticipating a small crop, Washington Apple Commission tightens budget
Methow Valley land in Washington returned to Colville Tribes
Washington rancher in wolf country wonders what else he must do

Columbian
Opinion: In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Better policing, COVID still here

Everett Herald
Criminal court cases languish as a pandemic backlog lingers
Duwamish recognition fight underscores plight of treaty tribes
‘Is this the Interurban?’ Trail advocates seek federal money
New plan would merge Snohomish Health District with county
Would Marysville’s school-clubs proposal be unconstitutional?
Snohomish County, cities await their shares of big opioid settlement
Sultan gets a boost from remote-work newcomers — and growing pains
Bird flu comes to Snohomish County, via backyard flock
‘(Expletive) idiot’: Scathing report paints Monroe schools supe as bully
Everett and Community transits eye fare-free rides for youths
Firm calls rules for expanded composting near Stanwood ‘unlawful’
Apparent threat at Cascade High turned out to be airsoft gun
Comment: Health district, county merger can aid public health
Comment: Progressives contradict themselves on guns, policing
Comment: Uvalde police failed kids; our inaction does, too
Letter: Greed is foiling sensible policy on guns, ammo
Letter: Local taxpayers need to pay for school safety measures
Comment: Our sadness, outrage lasts only briefly, just 4 days
Comment: County mayors urge attention to public safety crisis
Editorial: A mindless loyalty holds back action on gun deaths
Sullivan: Reckoning with racism must be focus for local media
Opinion: Until we stop gun deaths, we must mourn them
Comment: Americans welcoming Ukrainians; America isn’t

The Inlander
Washington state prepares for an influx of patients if abortion regulation is handed over to the states

News Tribune
School at Point Defiance briefly locked down after reports of shots fired in park
Hepatitis A outbreak could be tied to organic strawberries, FDA says. What to know
Open house to discuss ways to keep popular Pierce County reservoir clean and thriving
‘Addicted to being feared.’ Film examines Tacoma gangs, high price they exacted in ’90s
The Lushootseed language exists today, attesting to ‘uninterrupted love’

New York Times
During the Omicron Wave, Death Rates Soared for Older People
In the Senate, Chasing an Ever-Elusive Gun Law Deal
States Rush Toward New Gun Restrictions as Congress Remains Gridlocked
Uvalde Had Prepared for School Shootings. It Did Not Stop the Rampage.
Trump Policies Sent U.S. Tumbling in a Climate Ranking

Olympian
Lacey parks commissioner resigns after speaking out on Meridian Market & Gas plan
Here’s how Washington has benefited from the economic resurgence of Tribes
‘Making our lives better’: Community gathers on Capitol Campus for Memorial Day service
Two months in, Thurston’s new rent assistance provider still grapples with backlog
City of Tumwater moves ahead on new operations center, park on former horse arena site
Exclusive: Local law enforcement officials urge Senate to confirm Biden’s ATF director

Peninsula Daily News
Allocation will fund housing support
State Department of Transportation plans repair of Big Quilcene River Bridge
COVID cases rise but most mild

Port Townsend Leader
COVID death rate in JeffCo well below national average

Seattle Times
Seattle to increase parking enforcement aimed at RV dwellers
Rising number of suicide attempts among young children worries NW physicians, poison centers
WA preschools could expand, but they are struggling to find teachers
How a Sound Transit contractor is trying to make light-rail construction easier on the environment
Group doorbells WA homes, searching for illegal voters and drawing complaints
‘Real’ Duwamish: Seattle’s first people and the bitter fight over federal recognition
Column: Our children demand protection. Why do we refuse them?

Washington Post
Oil prices surge, gas hits new high after E.U. cracks down on Russia
U.S. marks Memorial Day weekend with at least 12 mass shootings
Schools are struggling to meet rising mental health needs, data shows
Covid was vanishing last Memorial Day. Cases are five times higher now.

Yakima Herald-Republic
Gov. Inslee says White House must do more to avoid radioactive ‘calamity’ at Hanford

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington clears convictions for drug possession after statute ruling
Seattle mayor to reveal homelessness plan in upcoming address
Uptick in trailhead thefts expected this summer in western Washington
Canada to ‘freeze’ handgun sales, buy back military-style assault weapons

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Bellingham man forms citizens brigade to stop trail break-ins
Speeds reach 90 mph during truck pursuit in Federal Way
Seattle considers measures to address gig worker pay, rights
Prowler near Volunteer Park arrested after shooting at officers
Thousands of flights canceled worldwide amid busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2019
SPU board maintains decision to prohibit employees from same-sex sexual activity

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to detail city’s new plan to address homelessness
Seattle police investigating 10 shootings from Memorial Day weekend
Struggles with crime, encampments continue in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood

KNKX Public Radio
Nearly extinct 30 years ago, Washington’s western pond turtles are slowly recovering

KUOW Public Radio
Fentanyl is a great drug for cartels. But those blue pills are killing King County
Monkeypox confirmed in King County, but this isn’t like Covid-19

Q13 TV (FOX)
Washington surpasses key COVID-19 metric that could trigger indoor mask mandate

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Crosscut
How Gov. Inslee hopes to strengthen WA’s abortion rights
7 factors driving electric vehicle policy forward
Blurry laws lead to steep damage charges for WA renters (Thai)

The Stranger
Rep. Berry: Until Congress Finds the Courage, States Must Lead the Way on Gun Safety
New Hope for People with a Criminal Record in Washington

Friday, May 27

Police slow to engage with gunman because ‘they could’ve been shot,’ official says
Police were reluctant to immediately engage with the gunman who spent an hour inside the elementary school in Uvalde, Tex., where he killed 19 children and two adults because “they could’ve been shot,” a lieutenant with the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a CNN interview. Law enforcement officers have faced mounting criticism from some parents who say police could have intervened sooner against 18-year-old Salvador Ramos in an effort from officers that was initially deemed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) as a “quick response.” Police who arrived at the school retreated as shots rang out, state authorities said Thursday, and it took an hour before a tactical unit led by federal Border Patrol agents went into a classroom and killed the gunman. Continue reading at Washington Post. (Chandan Khanna/Getty Images)

‘We are scared.’ Tacoma high school students hold walkout and protest over gun violence
Foss High School students wanted their voices heard Thursday after a Texas school shooting Tuesday left 21 people dead. Over 100 students staged a walkout and anti-gun violence rally on Tacoma’s South 19th Street. Students crowded sidewalks on both sides of the street near South Stevens/Tyler streets. Passing cars honked in support and a few passersby joined them. Continue reading at Tacoma News Tribune. (Cheyenne Boone/Tacoma News Tribune)

‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough’: 21 minutes of silence as LC students hold walkout to protest gun violence in wake of Texas massacre
The sun was shining and the air was warm as more than a hundred students walked out of class Thursday morning at Lewis and Clark High School. But this was much more than a chance to skip a lecture, and the students made that clear. “End gun violence,” the students chanted as they stood outside the LC commons. “Thoughts and prayers are not enough.” They also stood in silence for 21 minutes – one minute each for the 19 children and two teachers massacred by a gunman Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review)

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Bellingham Herald
WA scientists seek volunteers for Adopt a Wasp program to monitor ‘murder hornet’ activity

Capital Press
Entomologists mull official name for ‘murder hornets’
Valley Wide Cooperative boosts payout to members

The Daily News
NWI: Purchase protects Discovery Creek headwaters
Public health officers honored for COVID-19 work

Everett Herald
This is a drill: Officials rehearse for a dam bursting near Sultan
Editorial: A Terrace creek puts infrastructure plan to work

News Tribune
‘We are scared.’ Tacoma high school students hold walkout and protest over gun violence
CBP agents seize 52,800 fake COVID-19 test kits hidden in a large WA e-commerce shipment
A bipartisan compromise on a homeless issue in Pierce County? Maybe there’s hope yet
Dialing 911 in Pierce County? Callers might be directed to report some crimes online
CEO pay rose 17% in 2021 as profits soared; workers trailed

Olympian
Unionized Starbucks stores face hard work of bargaining
US wage increases show signs of peaking in welcome sign for Fed
Husband of one of the teachers fatally shot at Uvalde school dies from heart attack

Peninsula Daily News
Church hosts candlelight service for Texas school shooting victims
NWI: Purchase protects Discovery Creek headwaters

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon alters complaint against former employees, likely prolonging legal battle
Alaska Airlines pilots vote to allow strike as contract talks go ‘way too long’
With SBA’s EIDL funding exhausted, what’s the outlook for Covid-19 relief?

Seattle Times
Tourism is coming back, whether Seattle likes it or not
Pierce County candidate running on law-and-order platform has criminal record
Get ready for possible once-in-a-lifetime meteor storm Monday
Cost of mortgage payments climbing; WA among the worst in the nation
CHOP planted the seeds. 2 years later, the food equity movement in Seattle is reaping the benefits
‘Everything has gone up’: In Rainier Beach and across Seattle, food banks respond to inflation woes
WA parents struggling with baby-formula shortage as Murray, Schrier promise follow-up action
Sound Transit extends fare ambassador program, lowers price of reduced fares

Spokesman Review
Four wolves found dead in northeast Washington, environmental groups allege poisoning
Shawn Vestal: The good ideas are out there, but it will take true zeal to make progress on gun safety
‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough’: 21 minutes of silence as LC students hold walkout to protest gun violence in wake of Texas massacre
More Washington renters are being overcharged for damages, advocates say, and there’s little tenants can do about it

Washington Post
As timeline emerges, police criticized for response to school massacre
What we know about the victims of the school shooting in Texas
Latest White House plan would forgive $10,000 in student debt per borrower
Bipartisan Senate group starts talking about gun proposals
Police slow to engage with gunman because ‘they could’ve been shot,’ official says

Yakima Herald-Republic
Student-led walk at Yakama Nation Tribal School raises awareness about boarding schools
Black Rock Solar facility approved in eastern Yakima County

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Active shooter drills prepare schools for the worst, but take a toll on students
Seattle blood banks step in to help after Texas school shooting
Here are the Washington state laws intended to prevent gun violence
Gunman’s final 90 minutes fuel questions about police delays
Traumatic brain injury sends mother and son slipping through the cracks of Washington’s mental health system

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tacoma, Seattle students walk out of class protesting for gun law reform
Federal lawmakers from Washington state hear concerns about formula shortage

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
For second day in a row, Blaine School District cancels classes Friday after threat
Seattle Mayor Harrell to release long-awaited plan to address homelessness in the city
King County Regional Homeless Authority board set to vote on 2023 spending plan
Folklife festival kicks off with masks, proof of vaccination required for some venues

KNKX Public Radio
Black-owned hospice provider makes its case to state regulators
What to say to kids about school shootings to ease their stress
Unionized Starbucks stores face hard work of bargaining

KUOW Public Radio
In wake of ‘Blake,’ Washington courts clear drug convictions and refund fines
Gun sales went up around Seattle, and haven’t come down: Today So Far
Students and staff protest Seattle Pacific University’s ban on LGBTQ employees
A KUOW investigation shows area charter schools broke their promises to parents and students
How a Seattle kindergarten teacher broached the Texas shooting with his students

NW Public Radio
See Ya! Washington Police Say Drivers Aren’t Stopping For Them; Cite Pursuit Restrictions
While Spring Rains Help Most Of Washington, Parts Still Under Emergency Drought

Q13 TV (FOX)
Olympia the first to permit free RV encampment parking on public street
Edmonds bans camping on public property; violators face up to $1,000 fine or jail time

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The Stranger
I Want to Live in a Society That Doesn’t Need Community Court
Councilmember Andrew Lewis Guts His Own Policy, Excluding Thousands of App-Based Workers from a Minimum Wage

Thursday, May 26

States divided on gun controls, even as mass shootings rise
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was quick to react to this week’s carnage at a Texas elementary school, sending a tweet listing the gun control measures the Democratic-controlled state has taken. He finished with: “Your turn Congress.” But gun control measures are likely going nowhere in Congress, and they also have become increasingly scarce in most states. Aside from several Democratic-controlled states, the majority have taken no action on gun control in recent years or have moved aggressively to expand gun rights. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (Ted S. Warren)

Edmonds passes law criminalizing camping in public spaces — but lacks local homeless shelter options
People living on Edmonds’ streets may soon be given a choice: bus to a shelter up to 35 miles away or risk a fine of up to $1,000 with a possibility of jail time. The Edmonds City Council passed an ordinance last Tuesday making it illegal to occupy or store belongings in public places overnight, part of both a regional and national trend of local governments criminalizing visible homelessness. Edmonds’ ordinance is unusual in that its enforcement requires relying on social services outside city limits. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Kim)

As COVID trends up again, officials ‘strongly recommend’ masks
State health officials are again asking Washingtonians to mask up and think twice about crowds as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations trend upward. “We are not returning to any broad mask requirement at this time,” Deputy Secretary for COVID Response Lacy Fehrenbach said Wednesday. “But we are strongly recommending that masks be worn in crowded or confined indoor spaces, or in areas where there may be poor ventilation or air quality.” Continue reading at The Everett Herald.

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Associated Press
Biden signs policing order on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death
Gov. Inslee, Lt. Gov. Heck test positive for COVID
Police face questions over delays in storming Texas school
States divided on gun controls, even as mass shootings rise

Bellingham Herald
This gathering, space dedication at Bellingham park honors lives lost to systematic racism
Census shows Bellingham back among state’s 12 most-populated cities. Here are the numbers
Blaine Schools main campus locked down due to threat. No school Thursday
Whatcom looking to hire with nearly 17% of budgeted corrections deputy positions vacant

Capital Press
WDFW rejects lethal control against wolf pack
Easterday sentencing moved to September
Lawsuits target Northwest farms over H-2A regulations

The Daily News
Port of Longview commissioners OK equipment purchase, update meeting attendance options
Cowlitz County, Longview look to rework Community House proposal to run homeless encampment
Port of Longview sees record income in 2022, as commissioners weigh cutting port tax rate
Substance-use facility to be built in Chehalis
Cowlitz County commissioners approve contract for sheriff’s office mental health unit

Everett Herald
As COVID trends up again, officials ‘strongly recommend’ masks
Brace for Memorial Day weekend traffic and long ferry lines
School leaders in Everett, Mukilteo districts receive raises
Marysville superintendent could start a month early
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Editorial: A Terrace creek puts infrastructure plan to work
Letter: Edmonds expects other cities to solve its homelessness?
Letter: Not just moms scrambling for baby formula; dads worried, too
Letter: Some limits to Second Amendment are necessary
Letter: What will it take to end mass shootings?

Indian Country Today
‘Greenwashing’ gets new look from regulators
Senate committee holds confirmation hearing for IHS nominee

Kitsap Sun
State works through permitting to finally build boat launch at Lake Tahuyeh

News Tribune
In the wake of Texas school shooting, America’s sick infatuation with guns says it all
Tacoma city manager gets another pay raise, and some people are not happy about it
New display at Sea-Tac Airport aims to educate travelers about wildlife trafficking
US Census Bureau: Big city losses early in COVID pandemic

Olympian
Both Washington Gov. Inslee and Lt. Gov. Denny Heck have tested positive for COVID
Mask up, Washington: Health officials say it’s time to play it safe as COVID cases rise

Peninsula Daily News
Outdoor classroom to introduce students to environmental studies

Seattle Medium
City Implements No Shelter, No Sweep Policy

Seattle Times
Seattle’s population dropped, but another King County city saw fastest growth in WA
Best and worst times to travel in WA this Memorial Day weekend
Edmonds passes law criminalizing homelessness in public spaces — but lacks local shelter options
Seattle residents painted their own crosswalk. The city scraped it off
Crystal Mountain again extends ski season
WA Gov. Inslee, Lt. Gov. Heck test positive for coronavirus, with mild symptoms
Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland closes youth unit, shortly after state cites safety violation
Opinion: Getting ‘back to normal’ is not an inspiring message to people of color

Skagit Valley Herald
Salmon habitat project will also bring improvements to county road
Rise in COVID-19 cases has health leaders urging masking

Tri-City Herald
Kennewick considers $500 fine for illegal July 4 fireworks. Others want to ease restrictions

Vancouver Business Journal
New program in Washington state created by Equitable Access to Credit Act

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Class action lawsuit names Providence St. Mary and former neurosurgeons Dr. Daniel Elskens and Dr. Jason Dreyer

Washington Post
Scrutiny mounts over police response in Texas school shooting
Weakened gun laws put Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on the defensive
Texas NRA summit after Uvalde shooting echoes Columbine aftermath
On 2nd anniversary of Floyd’s death, fading momentum for police reform

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Blaine School District cancels classes Thursday after student received threats through text message
Two years later: Black leaders say racial reckoning didn’t go far enough after George Floyd’s death
George Floyd played a ‘huge role’ in getting police reform bills passed in Washington, advocate says
Seattle teacher holds moment of silence in honor of Uvalde, Texas
Alaska Airlines pilots vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to authorize strike if three-year-long contract talks continue to fail
Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Parents discuss school safety concerns in wake of Texas shooting
Texas school shooting: Bystanders shouted at police to enter Robb Elementary
Debate over local school resource officers reignited
Blaine schools declared safe after student receives threats prompting lockdown
Parents could face difficulty finding formula despite shipments from Europe, increased production
Patty Murray calls for gun safety legislation following Texas school shooting
Vigil held in Seattle on 2-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death
Washington ‘not returning to broad mask requirements’ amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
Gov. Inslee, lieutenant governor test positive for COVID-19 in ‘unrelated cases’
Biden signs policing order on anniversary of Floyd’s death
Alaska Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
Bird flu detected in King County
Washington recovers $6.6 million stolen in pandemic unemployment scam

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
One day after Texas school massacre, campus safety top of mind in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck both test positive for COVID-19
Mass shooting in Texas classroom: Ways to help kids cope with tragedy from psychologist
Blaine School District cancels Thursday classes after threat, lockdown
New Tacoma fund will help local firms pay for safety, security upgrades amid rise in crime
Tacoma convenes meeting to discuss new shelter, plan to tackle homelessness

KNKX Public Radio
Nearly extinct 30 years ago, Washington’s western pond turtles are slowly recovering
Washington’s elected leaders react to Texas school shooting

KXLY (ABC)
How Washington and Idaho gun laws compare to Texas’
Washington gun safety advocacy groups demand change after Uvalde shooting
Governor Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
‘It’s unimaginable’: WA Superintendent asks people to reconsider gun possession, talks school safety

NW Public Radio
First Latina Judge For Benton Franklin Counties Norma Rodriguez Talks Diversity On The Bench
Visitation Reinstated At Detention Center In Tacoma

Q13 TV (FOX)
‘Is this happening because of what happened in Texas?’: 2 schools threatened in Western Washington
City mayors seek change in state law preventing localized gun control
Washington Governor Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19; officials urge masking

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MyNorthwest
Alaska Airlines pilots overwhelmingly vote in favor of strike authorization
Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
Pierce County adopts safe parking pilot program
Texas elementary shooting prompts tough conversations with children about school-violence
Seattle City Council passes ordinance offering incentives for hard-to-fill jobs, including police
Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting
State officials speak out on gun control amid aftermath of Texas school shooting
Concrete strike’s impact on West Seattle Bridge timeline unclear as SDOT makes final pours

The Stranger
Councilmember Andrew Lewis Guts His Own Policy, Excluding Thousands of App-Based Workers from a Minimum Wage

Wednesday, May 25

27 school shootings have taken place so far this year
A shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas that killed at least two people and hospitalized a dozen children marks the 27th school shooting this year. Local police said the shooter behind Tuesday’s incident is in custody. This comes just 10 days after a shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y. that took the lives of 10 people. Education Week has been tracking school shootings since 2018. According to its database, there have been 118 such incidents since they began their database. Continue reading at KUOW. (AP)

Monkeypox in the COVID era: Here are the key differences between the viruses
Washington state’s first presumptive case of a virus, spreading around the globe, found in a man with a travel history. The year is … 2022? This time, it’s not a novel coronavirus, but a case of monkeypox. King County’s public health officer announced the finding on Monday. And for the state’s COVID-19-fatigued residents, it is certainly another point of worry. But don’t panic, local infectious disease researchers say. Key differences exist between the two viruses. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP)

Scientists will set 1,000 traps for murder hornets this year
Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. Scientists believe the hornets, first detected in the Pacific Northwest state in 2019, are confined in Whatcom County, which is located on the Canadian border north of Seattle. “We are doing pretty good right now,” said Sven-Erik Spichiger, who is leading the fight to eradicate the hornets for the state Department of Agriculture. “We know about where the nests are located in Whatcom County.” Continue reading at The Associated Press. (Elaine Thompson)