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Wednesday, June 9

State offers ways to check your eligibility as COVID vaccine lottery drawings begin
Prep for Washington state’s first COVID-19 vaccine lottery drawings this week has frustrated some residents who have not been able to confirm their status to make sure they are in the running. While offering assurances that the state has residents’ COVID vaccination data on file, the state Department of Health on Monday also offered new tips on how to check your status. Those seeking further information on eligibility can call the state’s vaccination hot line, 833-VAX-HELP, or go to its vaccination lottery website at walottery.com/vaccination. Continue reading at The News Tribune.

Pandemic didn’t clean our dirty air — CO2 levels are highest they’ve been in 63 years
Since 1958, samples of the air have been collected atop a barren volcano in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to track atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the northern hemisphere. Now, 63 years later, those levels have peaked, despite a more than year-long pandemic that halted much of the human activity responsible for emitting the greenhouse gas. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Susan Cobb)

Families divided by border closure, watch reopening plans
Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to the secretary of state and secretary of Homeland Security, asking them to reopen the U.S.- Canada Border. The border has been closed for 15 months during the pandemic to slow the spread of COVID-19. Cynthia Boyd, of Auburn, is paying close attention to the potential reopening. Her parents live in Vancouver, B.C. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

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Associated Press
Feds could restrict West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas
Debt collector to return $475K to Washington consumers

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom County sees 42 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations jump
Canada considering reopening its border, starting with vaccinated travelers. Here’s when
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Pandemic didn’t clean our dirty air — CO2 levels are highest they’ve been in 63 years

Capital Press
Court probes limits of Inslee’s veto power
Wheat stripe rust at 20-year low in Northwest
Cosmic Crisp apple gains market momentum, but still faces challenges
Severe drought spreads in Washington
High-risk part of fire season arrives in some of West

Courier-Herald
The business of reopening on the Plateau

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Somers proposes one-time payments for some county employees
Supreme Court considers whether Inslee’s veto went too far
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Letter: School nurses are at the front-line of public health
WaPo Comment: Must we jump straight from pandemic to pandemonium

High Country News
Mining for lithium, at a cost to Indigenous religions

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Letter: COVID’s grasp isn’t let up yet

Kent Reporter
Pride flag to fly at Kent City Hall June 14-20
Crews building 16-story, $8.4 million water tower on Kent’s West Hill

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine protects against virus variants, study shows

News Tribune (subscription required)
State offers ways to check your eligibility as COVID vaccine lottery drawings begin
Could an old shipping container be your new Tacoma home? Maybe someday soon
Pierce County dam operator hit with big fine for polluting Puyallup River with field turf

New York Times
Biden Aims to Bolster U.S. Alliances in Europe, but Challenges Loom
Covid Live Updates: Biden Says He Will Unveil Global Vaccination Plan
Rich Schools, Poor Schools and a Biden Plan
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveils an infrastructure proposal.
Uber and Lyft Ramp Up Legislative Efforts to Shield Business Model

Olympian (subscription required)
Collection agency to return $475K after suit alleged it unlawfully garnished wages in WA
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
WA Army National Guard training center taking shape in Richland
City of Olympia plans to purchase property with homeless camp
Get vaccinated at a Washington pot shop and get a freebie to take home

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam reports 10 more COVID cases as state vaccination lottery begins

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA is working to streamline PPP loan forgiveness — again. Especially for these types of loans.
Comcast partners with Seattle to invest in digital upgrades for small businesses
‘It was like pre-Covid’: Busy holiday weekend gives Seattle hotels hope for summer return to normal
Wealthiest executives paid little to nothing in federal income taxes, report says

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Sound Transit light rail will improve to 8-minute frequency this weekend
The ‘two societies’: 97% of new COVID cases are among people who haven’t gotten the shots
Seattle music venues rev up for reopening armed with few guidelines and a lot of hope
Not just Seattle: Homebuyers face stiff competition from Bellevue to Poulsbo
Seattle council asks overdose and recovery panel to consider decriminalization of psychedelics
Opinion: What the public gains by remote trials in federal court
America’s very wealthiest likely pay less in taxes than you do, ProPublica finds

South Seattle Emerald
Activists gather at Othello Park to call for cancelling rent, continuing moratorium

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla to again consider ambulance utility fee
County officials discuss vaccination rates, masking policies

Washington Post
Federal prisoners hold $100 million in government-run accounts, shielded from some criminal scrutiny and debt collection
Justice Department says it can ‘vigorously’ defend religious schools’ exemption from anti-LGBTQ discrimination laws
Biden departs on a trip overseas that includes meetings with allies, summit with Putin
Opinion: Isolating during the covid-19 pandemic warped our brains. It’s time to confront that.
For a second year, most U.S. police departments decline to share information on their use of force

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima COVID vaccination site will move to old Astria Regional location on Thursday, Sunday

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle City Council working on steps to decriminalize psychedelics such as mushrooms
Families divided by border closure, watch reopening plans
Eastern Washington in first-of-its-kind drought advisory with dry conditions across US
Feds plan to curtail West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas

KNKX FM
Listen: Vaccination push, eviction moratorium are hot topics in Olympia right now

KUOW FM
UW Physicians Try Jailhouse Calls to Demystify Covid Vaccine
Pandemic blog: Updates for western Washington
The Salish Sea: An imperiled wonder of the Northwest
The Highly Contagious Delta Variant Is On The Rise In the U.S.

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Crosscut
Native doulas help navigate tricky births during the pandemic
Opinion: Facing climate concerns, will King County stop Boeing Field expansion?

MyNorthwest
Feds plan to curtail West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas
Eastern Washington in first-of-its-kind drought advisory with dry conditions across US
A year later, questions still swirl around how and why SPD abandoned East Precinct
Electron Dam owner fined $500K over Puyallup River pollution
Record-breaking month spurs ‘strong, chaotic’ Puget Sound housing market
Gov. Inslee, Washington State Patrol unveil ‘heroes wall’ in Olympia
State set to pick first round of winners for Washington’s new vaccine lottery

West Seattle Blog
WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE: Replacement-plan introduction, and what else is planned for Thursday update

Tuesday, June 8

Washington state approves “Joints for Jabs” vaccination promotions
The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) of Washington has approved a temporary allowance for cannabis retailers to offer “Joints for Jabs” promotions to support local vaccination efforts.The allowed promotions may provide one joint to an adult customer who received a COVID-19 vaccination at an in-store vaccination clinic.This approval is effective immediately, optional for cannabis retailers and expires on July 12, 2021. Continue reading at KIRO 7 News.

Washington state to halt driver’s license suspension for unpaid tickets, failure to appear in court
About 100,000 Washington drivers will soon have their licenses reinstated under a court-ordered moratorium on the state’s practice of revoking licenses to penalize drivers who fail to pay fines or fail to appear in court. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times)

State offers ways to check your eligibility as COVID vaccine lottery drawings begin
Prep for Washington state’s first COVID-19 vaccine lottery drawings this week has frustrated some residents who have not been able to confirm their status to make sure they are in the running. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (TVW)

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Associated Press
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
Washington: Marijuana stores can offer joints for vaccines
AP analysis: COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands
Rail union: Sabotage caused Washington oil-train derailment

Auburn Reporter
State to allow ‘Joints for Jabs’ promotions to support vaccinations
Report: One-third of Auburn renters are ‘cost-burdened’

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
Fish for free in Washington state. No Discover Pass required at parks the same days
Whatcom County sees 16 new COVID-19 cases as local hospitalizations match record high
Get vaccinated at a Washington pot shop and get a freebie to take home
State offers ways to check your eligibility ahead of COVID vaccine lottery drawings
Fewer Americans than ever during COVID pandemic still social distancing, poll finds
UW Medicine study to look at COVID-19 spread in Washington state
Antibody test won’t reveal if you gained immunity from your COVID vaccine, experts say
Whatcom County sees 31 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations rise, three school cases

Columbian
In Our View: We are all on vaccination status honor system

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Vaccine lottery’s first $250,000 winner to be picked Tuesday
Local businesses offer free drinks with proof of vaccination
Harrop: Running out of empathy for those refusing vaccine
Bloomberg Comment: Why it’s a challenge to get corporations to pay taxes
Editorial: Lottery may be ticket to get more vaccinated

High Country News
A broken system: The number of Indigenous people who died from coronavirus may never be known

Kent Reporter
Bezos to be on Kent-based Blue Origin’s first human flight to space

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Backyard Habitat Program helps property owners keep watersheds natural

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County continues to see low numbers of new COVID-19 cases
State Rep. Walsh compares ‘Shot of a Lifetime’ vaccine incentives to ‘Hunger Games’

New York Times
Live Updates: Infrastructure Negotiations May Be Nearing the End
Wealthiest Executives Paid Little to Nothing in Federal Income Taxes, Report Says
Covid Live Updates: Vaccines for U.S.’s Youngest May Arrive This Fall
Investors Fret as Biden Takes Aim at a 100-Year-Old Tax Loophole
As Warming Fuels Disasters, Relief Often Favors White People

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County reports one COVID-19 death last week as disease activity declines

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Outbreaks expected among unvaccinated this summer

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA to open Targeted EIDL Advance cash grant to all eligible businesses soon
Opinion: Teacher dissatisfaction may be high, but so are retention rates
SBA still processing PPP loans with hold codes — and the funding is officially gone
New building regulations needed to protect workers
Washington state reaches vaccination milestone on road to reopening
Many employers aren’t capitalizing on new vaccine PTO tax credit

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Today, the first winners of Washington state’s COVID vaccine lottery will be chosen
Washington state to halt driver’s license suspension for unpaid tickets, failure to appear in court
Debt collector to return $475,000 to Washington consumers as a result of attorney general’s lawsuit
Seattle council votes to ban some school-year and post-pandemic evictions, guarantee lease renewals
Seattleites among top in nation for taking vacations as U.S. COVID cases plummet
‘Go in strong’: UW student paves way as among first Muslim women to wear a hijab at law school graduation
As an Auburn police officer’s murder trial looms, families grieve
King County promised to end youth homelessness by June 2021. It didn’t.
Editorial: Give the Duwamish Tribe long overdue federal recognition

South Seattle Emerald
Trial of Auburn officer delayed, but family of Jesse Sarey continues fighting

Spokesman Review
Regulating new cannabis product delta 8 possible, but will require work, experts say
He was sentenced to life for a string of robberies in Seattle. A new state law paved the way for his release
Inslee: Vaccinated residents could win $1 million, other prizes with new incentive lotto program
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: Warming climate driving wildfires higher into the mountains
Opinion: Collin O’Mara and Alyssa Macy: Sen. Murray and Gov. Inslee must keep their promise to save wild salmon

Washington Post
For those who lost loved ones to covid, there is no return to normal
Capitol Police had intelligence indicating an armed invasion weeks before Jan. 6 riot, Senate probe finds
Alaska Native corporation to protect its land, dealing blow to massive gold mine project
Amazon is about to share your Internet connection with neighbors. Here’s how to turn it off.
Supreme Court unanimously backs limits on immigrants with temporary protected status seeking green cards

Yakima Herald Republic
Visitors and spending in Yakima County declined amid COVID-19 pandemic
Opinion: Health board’s emails can’t help but raise suspicions

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
First vaccine lottery drawing in Washington today: What you need to know
Whatcom County train derailment was ‘no accident’: retired NTSB investigator
Washington state approves “Joints for Jabs” vaccination promotions

KNKX FM
Stuck in jail, waiting for a psychiatric bed. COVID-19 made an old problem worse
KNKX Honors Juneteenth 2021

KUOW FM
Pandemic blog: Updates for western Washington
Biden’s Task Force Has Reunited 36 Migrant Families — With Hundreds To Go
Anti-Vaccine Film Targeted To Black Americans Spreads False Information
As Temporary Protected Status Shifts, One Activist Deals With Uncertainty
Fake COVID Vaccine Cards Are Being Sold Online. Using One Is A Crime

Crosscut
WA middle schoolers get vaccinated as districts expand access
Will enough Seattle workers return to commuting by bus?

MyNorthwest
Gov. Inslee, Washington State Patrol to unveil ‘heroes wall’ in Olympia
Woman shot, injured by police; man found dead during Puyallup welfare check
State set to pick first round of winners for Washington’s new vaccine lottery
‘Quite the conundrum’ as Washington businesses struggle to find workers
DOH: ‘Will take time’ for Washington state, federal data to align on vaccine totals
Seattle City Council approves trio of bills aimed at curbing evictions
New law clears way for 114 Washington inmates seeking early release
Link light rail to increase frequency of train service
Federal Way expands hazard pay ordinance to smaller grocery stores
Two-alarm Parkland fire leaves 20 people homeless
Seattle-Bremerton ferry route returns to two-boat service

Monday, June 7

Most 2nd-degree murder cases mean $1M+ in bail. Officers in Ellis death got much less
Two Tacoma police officers charged with second-degree murder in the death of Manuel Ellis were given lower bail amounts than the vast majority of other defendants charged with the same crime in Pierce County since 2017, court records show. Officials say that is likely because the officers do not have criminal backgrounds, have significant ties to the community and are unlikely to intimidate witnesses, all factors weighed by judges when assigning bail.Continue reading at KIRO 7 News. (Joshua Bessex, The News Tribune)

Where have all the waiters gone? On the cusp of reopening, a labor shortage threatens Washington restaurants’ recovery
After almost 15 months of pandemic restrictions, layoffs and losses, many restaurants, bars and other food service businesses face a new crisis: With just weeks to go before restrictions lift, a deep labor shortage is derailing hopes for a quick recovery — and renewing questions about the role of pandemic unemployment benefits. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Washington launched a program to limit vaccine waste. Here’s how providers are using it
Washington state recently unveiled a new program called Vaccine Marketplace, which creates a streamlined process for transferring COVID-19 vaccines between different vaccine providers in the state. Similar to Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, Vaccine Marketplace allows providers who have extra doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to share the information with other providers in order to reduce waste. The program launched May 14 and is an addition to the state’s current Immunization Information System, or IIS. It is available to any state provider that utilizes IIS. Continue reading at The News Tribune.

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Associated Press
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
High court asked to review men-only draft registration law
Judge tosses challenge to Seattle’s tax on big businesses
Navy destroyer causes oil spill in Port Townsend Bay

Bellevue Reporter
Government agencies closed for COVID-19. Here’s how they plan to reopening, hold meetings
Could a new truck or $1M convince reluctant Whatcom residents to get a COVID vaccine?
U.S. pandemic-relief bill a windfall to Whatcom agencies. Here’s how they plan to spend it
Whatcom continues security for COVID-19 quarantine site, despite these questions
Are you eligible for Washington’s vaccine lottery? So far, finding out is tough
Lummi vaccinations added to county total, as state reports Whatcom’s 99th COVID-19 death
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Friday in Washington state
How the American Rescue Plan Act will effect counties and local government
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Free beer, vaccine requirements, arthritis drug & more
‘Deeply concerned:’ COVID hospitalization rates in teens doubled in a month, CDC says

Capital Press
Severe drought spreads in Washington
High-risk part of fire season arrives in some of West

Columbian
Two Vancouver senior care facilities see COVID outbreaks
Vancouver plans how to allocate $32.6 million in COVID-19 relief
In Our View: WSU marijuana research facility prudent step
In Our View: State smart to offer shot at prizes for vaccinated
In Our View: Improving cybersecurity vitally important to U.S.

Everett Herald
Some sex offenders may return to home counties, but where?
New frigates could bring other improvements to Everett base
Work on I-5 Stilly River bridge will mean summer slowdowns
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
County airport workers got early shot at vaccinations
Whidbey sees an influx of tourists — almost as many as in 2019
WaPo Comment: Mental health days are legitimate; just ask the kids
Editorial: State’s cannabis industry needs fair, focused rules
Editorial: Welcome The Herald’s newest writers, your neighbors
Letter: We shouldn’t legitimize uninformed opinions
Letter: Electoral college a throwback to Holy Roman Empire

Federal Way Mirror
Op-ed: Post-pandemic world is an opportunity for our youth

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
As wildfire season approaches, state crews use ‘thinning’ to limit danger at Green Mountain
‘Nothing we’ve ever seen before:’ Boom brings thousands of housing units to Kitsap County
New class of Navy frigates will be homeported at Naval Station Everett

News Tribune (subscription required)
Washington launched a program to limit vaccine waste. Here’s how providers are using it
Pierce County reports fewer than 50 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
Opinion: Sound Transit pumps brakes on projects costing billions. Here’s how Tacoma will feel it
Opinion: Imagine Tacoma as smorgasbord of housing options. Imagine us getting growth right

Olympian (subscription required)
Opinion: Tumwater pushes ahead on affordable housing efforts, as crisis keeps growing

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Vaccination clinics set this week as lottery begins
EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing grants
Health officers: COVID still poses a danger

Puget Sound Business Journal
Exclusive: Washington state, software firm traded blame over unemployment fraud
Uneven recovery: 35% of small businesses might not survive the summer, survey finds
Opinion: Boeing may have moved on — but have we?

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Many Seattle-area school districts returning to in-person graduation ceremonies
Where have all the waiters gone? On the cusp of reopening, a labor shortage threatens Washington restaurants’ recovery
The enchanting world of beavers in King County — and how they might benefit a warming planet
Voter suppression laws just ‘Jim Crow in new clothes’
Opinion: Create safe environments to keep kids moving, more important now than ever

South Seattle Emerald
Thirty-nine Percent: The uphill battle for oversight in King County
Opinion: Naomi Osaka prioritized her mental health. It’s time we followed suit
Mayor and Council unveil economic relief plan, CD gets more affordable housing
Weekend long reads: America’s complicated beliefs on race, opportunity, and policing
How South King County rideshare drivers weathered the pandemic
Can the Seattle Police Department consent decree be fixed?

Tri-City Herald
More Tri-Cities area COVID deaths, as new confirmed case counts jump this week
Arsonist sets wooden roller coaster ablaze at Idaho theme park, officials say
Are you eligible for Washington’s vaccine lottery? So far, finding out is tough
Hydro racing’s all-time winningest driver is back in the cockpit. 1st stop Tri-Cities
Is a Tri-Cities port being ‘sneaky’ about waterfront housing options near Clover Island?

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Columbia Pulp reopens Lyons Ferry plant
Walla Walla social media restaurant directory born in pandemic evolves as community needs change
Spring elections see two new school board directors at Athena-Weston
Learning by doing: WWCC nursing students get early start through extern program at Providence St. Mary
Walla Walla Community College to offer more in-person learning in summer, fall

Washington Post
FDA approves first drug to slow decline of Alzheimer’s disease
Despite pandemic, level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hits historic levels
Harris arrives in Guatemala to tackle migration causes

Yakima Herald
New report addresses impacts of legacy pesticides and how to clean them up
2020 wildfires left endangered species in Central Washington at risk
Washington utility has no plans to shut off power for fires

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Confusion surrounds Washington’s vaccination rate
Most 2nd-degree murder cases mean $1M+ in bail. Officers in Ellis death got much less
Seattle advocates push to extend governor’s eviction moratorium
Washington utility has no plans to shut off power for fires
Gov. Inslee says Washington will reopen June 30 even if vaccination goal isn’t reached

KNKX FM
Plans to reopen feel different for rural hospitals – just like the pandemic itself
Native leader calls him a ‘snake,’ but Inslee defends veto of tribal consent in cap-and-trade law

KUOW FM
Pandemic blog for the Seattle area
How Do You Prepare For A Million Workers To Return To The Office? Ask The Government
Working In Sweatpants May Be Over As Companies Contemplate The Great Office Return
This Sikh doctor helped bring vaccines to a Renton temple — and it worked
‘They should be alive:’ Families, advocates honor Washingtonians killed by police
How low wages and high rent helped Covid spread from a wedding in Kent to nearly 300
On Asian America: Living in the rural NW, historical and contemporary stories
The problems with Washington’s prison healthcare system, ferry service, and vaccine lottery, this week

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MyNorthwest
Federal Way expands hazard pay ordinance to smaller grocery stores
Two-alarm Parkland fire leaves 20 people homeless
Seattle-Bremerton ferry route returns to two-boat service
COVID updates: White House celebrates 70% vaccination for WA, state says not yet
Seattle DOT installing vertical posts on Aurora Bridge
Man shot, killed in attempted carjacking in SoDo neighborhood
Dry, warm spring weather expected to continue through summer
Judge strikes down lawsuit that sought to overturn Seattle big business tax
Police rifle stolen in 2020 Seattle riot recovered
Skagit Valley Hospital, other North Sound facilities filling up
State troopers trying to find rock thrower along I-90
First-of-its-kind murder trial against Auburn police officer set for early 2022
Washington’s child care crisis poised to get even bleaker post-pandemic

Slog
Slog PM: Judge OKs Seattle’s JumpStart Tax, Facebook Bans Trump for Two More Years, the Bus to the Mountains Starts Tomorrow

West Seattle Blog
Here’s what’s happening at Camp Second Chance, West Seattle’s only tiny-house encampment

Friday, June 4

Washington dangles $1M jackpot, wide variety of other prizes for getting a COVID vaccine
The state will give away more than $2 million in prizes as an incentive to lead people to get their COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday, including a $1 million grand prize. Those cash drawings are the biggest part of an incentive package that also includes tuition money for students and tickets to flights and sports games, among other things. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren)

Coronavirus is more contagious now than last year as variants spread in King County
As Seattleites emerge from quarantine to celebrate warm weather and vaccination, ominous news comes from public health experts. People who are not yet vaccinated are more likely to catch Covid-19 now than we all were around this time last year. Consider June last year: near total lockdown. This is because there are more variants, which are more contagious. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

Looking to escape wildfire smoke in WA this year? A new tool could help
When a supermassive smoke plume blanketed Washington last September, all eyes turned to the Washington State Department of Ecology. Less than a year later and just in time for wildfire season, Ecology has a new tool in its toolbelt. The new five-day automated smoke forecast is accessible as part of Ecology’s online smoke map, with days three through five similar to the existing two-day forecast, but using slightly different streams of information.
Continue reading at Crosscut. (Sarah Hoffman)

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Associated Press
Washington vaccination lottery: cash prize, tuition, flights
Transportation crews to set Asian giant hornet traps
Navy destroyer causes oil spill in Port Townsend Bay
Judge: US can’t delay challenge to public land coal sales
US adds 559K jobs as firms still struggle to fill positions
US jobless claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Report: Tacoma could divert many emergency calls to civilians

Aberdeen Daily World
Editorial: Inslee’s recent vetoes may have cost him key allies (Mullet)

Auburn Reporter
Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom sees 39 new COVID-19 cases as state, county and a grocer offer vaccine incentives
Get a COVID shot and possibly win $1M? It’s one of many WA state incentives available
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
You can visit Washington state parks for free on 4 days in June. Here’s what to know
Can you get a COVID vaccine at the same time as other vaccinations? What experts say
Gov. Inslee introduces the ‘Shot of a Lifetime’ giveaway series
Common arthritis drug may weaken COVID vaccine responses, study finds

Capital Press
High-risk part of fire season arrives in some of West

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Fire-prone weather warning goes into effect

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Passions escalate as Sound Transit ponders project delays
As vax rates ease, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Panel to hear input on 1st Congressional District boundaries
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Bloomberg Comment: What’s behind justices’ unanimous ruling for police?
WaPo Comment: Labor, wage upheavals followed ‘Black Death,’ too

Island’s Weekly
Opinion: Open letter to the Lopez community

News Tribune (subscription required)
Homebound but need a COVID shot? This Pierce County program can help
In-home vaccinations reaching those unable to get out

North American Post
On Nikkei and Cross-Racial Solidarity: Three Seattle-Area Artist/Activist Perspectives, Part 2

Peninsula Daily News
State issues drought advisory for most of Washington

Puget Sound Business Journal
Biden’s budget includes $331M for regional transit projects
UW to require all employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by fall
Forget corporate HQs. Cities are offering cash to remote workers.
Vaccinated Washington residents will have a shot at winning $1M lottery and other prizes
Amazon’s Ring to make future police requests for security footage public

Seattle Times (subscription required)
He was sentenced to life for a string of robberies in Seattle. A new state law paved the way for his release.
Washington dangles $1M jackpot, wide variety of other prizes for getting a COVID vaccine
Who’s eligible for Washington’s COVID vaccine lottery? Here’s everything you need to know
COVID variants get new names — and still are a concern if more people aren’t vaccinated
Seattle mayor’s equity task force releases recommendations on how to spend millions on communities of color
Seattle Times sues city of Seattle over Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages during protests
With Biden in office, UW, Inslee seek to return once-jailed scholar to Washington state

South Seattle Emerald
Storme Webber memorializes BIPOC activism during the AIDS crisis
Metro reveals plans for RapidRide I-line stations in South King County

South Whidbey Record
Auditor issues finding against district

Spokesman Review
With new state guidelines, Spokane opts to reopen splash pads
New jobless claims continue decline in Spokane County

Washington Post
CDC director urges parents to vaccinate teens, noting increased hospitalization rates
U.S. economy adds 559,000 jobs in May, as the recovery shows signs of strength
Facebook to end a longtime exception made for politicians who break its rules
How we can learn from Naomi Osaka to prioritize mental health
Report does not confirm, or rule out, extraterrestrial activity in unexplained aerial events

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Council members voice concerns about mayor’s part in Health Board actions
Getting closure: Yakima Valley graduation ceremonies will be more normal this year
Coronavirus update: 27 new cases in Yakima County Thursday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington introduces COVID-19 vaccine lottery with $1 million jackpot, other cash prizes
As Washington rolls out a vaccine lottery, some say they still aren’t getting the shot
‘It’s a nuisance’: Container ships anchored in Puget Sound causing headaches for neighbors
Child tax credit opt-outs start in 4 weeks: Here’s what we know
Crews to set at least 1,200 Asian giant hornet traps across Washington this summer

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Money, tuition and tickets: Inslee announces new statewide lottery, vaccination incentives

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee: State offering cash, college tuition, sports tickets in new COVID vaccine lottery
SoDo homeless camp stirs concern but residents say they haven’t been offered housing
Seattle plans to clear Olga Park homeless camp where man was killed

KNKX FM
State hopes cash and prizes will motivate people to get COVID vaccine

KUOW FM
Washington to Award Vaccination Prizes, Including $1m Jackpot
Coronavirus is more contagious now than last year as variants spread in King County
Pandemic blog for the Seattle area
Stuck in jail, waiting for a psychiatric bed. COVID-19 made an old problem worse
Hiring Picked Up Last Month, A Relief For An Economy Desperate For Workers
KUOW asks Seattle: How would you address homelessness?

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘Shot of a Lifetime:’ Washington launches vaccine lottery with $2 million cash prizes, tuition, flights
Pierce County encouraging vaccinations with giveaways
UW requiring COVID vaccines for all employees, students by the fall
EWU changes course, now says students & faculty must get vaccine to be in class
Expect larger kindergarten class sizes in some schools across Washington state this fall

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Crosscut
Looking to escape wildfire smoke in WA this year? A new tool could help

Slog
Slog AM: So-So Job Report, Seattle Times Sues Durkan Over Missing Texts, The Sound of Global Capitalism Keeping People Up at Night on Whidbey Island

Thursday, June 3

Washington Department of Health launches Care-a-Van mobile vaccination unit
The Washington State Department of Health has launched its mobile Covid-19 vaccine unit, called Care-a-Van, Secretary of Health Umair Shah said during a media briefing Wednesday morning. The creation of the mobile unit comes at a time where demand for the vaccine is waning and the state is approaching a full reopening date of June 30. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Anthony Bolante)

Communities on the Margins Brace for End of the Eviction Moratorium
Washington’s statewide eviction moratorium expires on June 30, leaving a large number of low-income and vulnerable residents at risk of eviction, even as they struggle to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. State and local governments stepped in to prevent evictions by passing new renters’ rights bills while the pandemic raged through Washington. Hundreds of millions of dollars have poured into rental assistance programs, largely from the massive federal government spending plan passed under the Trump administration. The American Rescue Plan Act, passed in March under the Biden administration, will push those numbers higher. Continue reading at South Seattle Emerald. (Aaron Souza)

Opinion: Sen. Andy Billig, Rep. Timm Ormsby, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli: Focus on key priorities made historic 2021 session a success
When a crisis bears down, you can panic, ignore it and hope for the best, or confront it head-on. We chose to confront the COVID-19 pandemic with every available legislative tool to protect and help workers, families, and small businesses that were hit hardest. That’s the story of the 2021 legislative session, the first mostly remote session in our state’s history, and one that we believe put our state on a more sustainable path for generations to come. Continue reading at Spokesman Review.