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Tuesday, Nov. 9

10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Washington
More than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 have been administered in Washington since last December, the Department of Health announced Monday. As of Nov. 8, 79.6% of Washington residents 12 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 73.5% of people 12 and older are fully vaccinated. The state began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines back in mid-December 2020. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

New stimulus checks arrive next week – How much you’ll get and the future of the payments
The American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden back in March sent a lot of money directly to the American people. It immediately sent at $1,400 payment to most Americans, after two other payments of $1,200 and $600. It also added other ways for people to get much-needed cash. One of the changes was the expanded federal Child Tax Credit. Continue reading at KOMO News.

‘We cannot rest.’ Low Latino COVID vaccine rates in Tri-Cities a worry
The Tri-Cities area has seen a substantial increase in the percentage of Hispanic residents vaccinated against COVID-19 since June, but rates locally and in the state continue to be too low, according to a new policy brief…The low rate is of particular concern because the Hispanic population across the state has been hit harder by COVID-19 than both non-Hispanic whites and also the state’s population as a whole. In general, counties in Eastern Washington had the lowest vaccination rates of Hispanics in the state, the policy brief said. Continue reading at Tri-City Herald. (Jennifer King)

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Associated Press
Trump used ‘faulty’ science to strip owl habitat protections
US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions
Gov. Inslee signs executive order for electric fleet

Aberdeen Daily World
Ocean Shores Mayor Crystal Dingler dies

Bellingham Herald
The Canadian border is open, but packages are still stacked up in Blaine
‘Welcome back Canadian friends’ — U.S. reopens border after 597 days of COVID closure
Whatcom’s vaccinated residents see 3 deaths, higher COVID infection rate in late October
Gov. Jay Inslee rolls out these new Washington initiatives at U.N. climate talks

Everett Herald
Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035
Updated: 2021 general election results for Snohomish County
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Bloomberg Comment: Climate change also altering our idea of sovereignty
Bloomberg Comment: An overlooked climate solution: Put cows on a diet
Editorial: It’s past time we ended twice-yearly time shift
Letter: Did state get short shrift in federal infrastructure package?
Letter: Child tax credit is reducing child poverty

High Country News
Ozone pollution is on the rise in the West

Peninsula Daily News
Coho returns to sailing route to Victoria
Virus case numbers holding steady on Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
Congress passed its infrastructure bill. It ends this lucrative small business tax credit
Here’s what King County business owners are saying about vaccine verification order
Washington state to receive $10.7M from federal tourism recovery grant

Renton Reporter
After months of striking for a safe workplace, Cascade Behavioral Health workers reach a tentative agreement with management

Seattle Times
Seattle’s youngest students line up for COVID vaccines at school
Ballard High principal retaliated against student for questioning whether assignment was racist, investigation finds
Batten down the hatches: Seattle area is in for another round of heavy rain and strong winds
Most cargo containers vanished after falling overboard from ship near Victoria, B.C.
WaSeattle City Council considers nearly $50 million in budget amendments for mental health, including new crisis centeriting at Blaine for the border to open: Warm wishes, year-old packages and snowbirds
Seattle City Council considers nearly $50 million in budget amendments for mental health, including new crisis center
Johnson & Johnson breakthrough cases had a higher hospitalization rate compared with other COVID vaccines, Redmond startup finds
Opinion: Infrastructure plan makes historic investments in tribal coastal resiliency

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County to study impact of fully contained communities

Sol De Yakima
Pacific Power tendrá reunión en línea sobre plan de energía limpia el 10 de noviembre
Consulado móvil de México estará en Pasco del 19 al 21 de noviembre

South Seattle Emerald
Light rail in the Rainier Valley, 10 years later
OIG auditor certified cases without reviewing evidence, investigation reveals
White Center community frustrated by delayed response to fires
Opinion: Second-guessing ‘Woke City’ (Saldaña, Harris-Talley)

Spokesman Review
Spokane mayor finalizes $1.1 billion budget proposal; ball in council’s court
COVID-19 rental assistance rollout in Spokane spurs frustration, but few alternatives exist
Spokane native appointed to lead Small Business Administration in Northwest

Tribal Tribune
Tiny house project empowers Colville tribal youth
New San Poil Treatment Center holds grand opening

Tri-City Herald
Here’s what may be coming to this prime waterfront lot in Richland
Unlocking the mysteries of stars. More discoveries at Tri-Cities black hole observatory
‘We cannot rest.’ Low Latino COVID vaccine rates in Tri-Cities a worry
Hundreds in Benton County linked to 2nd data breach, says Washington AG report
Firefighters put out 2nd major fire this year at Tri-Cities apartment complex
6 COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities this week. One was a teen. Another over 100

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
WWPD hosts second ‘Bridging the Gap’ education event Tuesday
Downtown Walla Walla added to National Register of Historic Places
College Place Public Schools collects food for Eden’s Pantry
Another Umatilla County resident reported dead with COVID-19

Washington Post
The infrastructure package puts $66 billion into rail. It could power the biggest expansion in Amtrak’s 50-year history.
Most Americans charged in Jan. 6 riot had no ties to far-right groups
House Jan. 6 committee issues subpoenas to 6 top Trump advisers, including pair involved in Willard hotel ‘command center’
Countries’ climate pledges built on flawed data, Post investigation finds

Yakima Herald-Republic
Economist notes shift in labor market, demographics for agribusiness in Yakima talk

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
International flights returning to Sea-Tac as US lifts foreign travel restrictions
UW research helps police arrest two ivory traffickers in Edmonds
Pandemic created the ‘most difficult’ challenges Washington State Patrol chief has faced
As border reopens, uncertainty surrounds Washington towns that rely on Canadian tourism

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Heavy wind, rain brings down trees, cuts power to thousands
Vaccine clinic opens at Seattle Children’s
Sen. Murray pushes help for renters in plan before Congress
10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Washington
The unseen side of magic mushrooms, from moms to home growers
Police investigating threatening message made against Tahoma High School
US reopens land border with Canada
Seattle police recover ghost gun after felony arrest
Tacoma Housing Authority to open low-income housing waiting list for first time in 2 years

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
New stimulus checks arrive next week – How much you’ll get and the future of the payments
BLM protesters march in Renton over racial profiling allegations
Washington state businesses react to U.S. reopening borders to international travel
10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Washington state
Students speak out against local teacher for alleged inappropriate comments
COVID-19 antiviral pills won’t be a substitute for getting vaccinated, doctors caution

KNKX Public Radio
In new climate order, Inslee says Washington State vehicles to plug in
Happy reunions as U.S. reopens to international travel

KUOW Public Radio
Biden Safety Net Bill Could Be Better for Immigrants, Seattle Area Activists Say
How one Northwest tribe aims to keep its cool as its glaciers melt
Covid blog: Updates for Seattle and the Northwest

KXLY (ABC)
Washington passes milestone: 10 million COVID vaccine doses given
About 95 percent of state employees compliant with Inslee’s vaccine mandate

Q13 TV (FOX)
Border businesses say COVID-19 test requirement limits Canadian tourists

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MyNorthwest
Dozens of violent criminals that don’t make headlines are sentenced weekly in King County
Heavy wind, rain brings down trees with more gusty conditions on Tuesday
Corporate money wins Seattle in new form after sparking ire of voters in 2019
King County councilmember calls for task force amid dramatic spike in fatal overdoses
Reduced service on handful of Sound Transit express routes begins Monday
Seattle Public Schools opens 54 student COVID vaccine clinics
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert concedes to challenger Sarah Perry
Western Washington University student identified as victim in Astroworld Festival tragedy
State Rep. Jayapal: ‘So much’ in infrastructure bill will benefit Washington
Seattle middle school students now eligible for free ORCA card

West Seattle Blog
City tees up next step toward taking ‘single-family zoning’ designation off the map
FAUNTLEROY FERRY TERMINAL: Where the planning process stands, with another advisory group meeting Tuesday

Monday, Nov. 8

After 19 months, U.S.-Canada border reopens Monday, but with caveats
After more than 19 months, the U.S.-Canada border is open. Beginning Monday, fully vaccinated travelers can now go to and from the U.S. and Canada. The Biden administration announced the loosening of restrictions last month. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the border closed in March 2020, leaving small communities whose economies rely on Canadians struggling. In Point Roberts, Washington, which is located on a peninsula of British Columbia, residents remained isolated from the rest of the state. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

What the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for Washington state
The House passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan plan late Friday to rebuild roads and bridges, modernize public works systems and boost broadband internet, among other major improvements to the nation’s infrastructure. The legislation now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature. Once it is signed by Biden, the new law will have far-reaching effects in Washington state. Continue reading at KING 5.

Demand for vaccines for kids skyrocket after approval, doctors urge patience
Now that kids aged 5-11 are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, demand for vaccinations for that age group is skyrocketing. But doctors said the supply is limited for now and urge parents to be patient. A shot of hope is just days away for the kiddos at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Continue reading at KOMO News.

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Associated Press
Company halts work program instead of upping detainee pay
Insurers for several current and former Boeing board members will pay millions to settle the lawsuit

Aberdeen Daily World
Outer coast tsunami vertical evacuation assessment completed
Offer accepted on Aberdeen Museum of History location
Regional Fire Authority vote gains in Aberdeen, loses ground in Hoquiam
Editorial: Commissioner Raines fights for a low-barrier homeless shelter

Bellingham Herald
Gov. Jay Inslee rolls out new these Washington initiatives at U.N. climate talks
Whatcom considers these zoning changes for tiny homes and tiny homes on wheels
With some fanfare, Southwest Airlines kicks off daily flights out of Bellingham
90% of school employees in Whatcom are COVID vaccinated — here’s how each district fared
Port of Bellingham is changing this key part of the waterfront redevelopment project
WA’s eviction moratorium is over. What now for Whatcom tenants and landlords?
How could Monday’s U.S. border reopening to Canadians impact Whatcom County?

Columbian
Opinion: In Our View: Accurate election results are worth the wait
Opinion: Cheers & Jeers: Election workers; anxiety
Opinion: In Our View: New approach is needed to save iconic salmon

Everett Herald
Forecast: A quadrupling of Paine Field passengers by 2040
Too many sidewalks aren’t built for people with disabilities
83% of Mukilteo voters don’t want ‘high-density’ housing
Everett considers fees on new construction to fund parks, trails
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Op-Ed: Viewpoints: Doctor explains testing, safety for kids’ vaccine
Opinion: Burke: Right’s violent rhetoric getting harder to dismiss
WaPo Comment: Nearly all-white jury for Black man’s death isn’t just
WaPo Comment: Five myths about child care, Biden plan, debunked
Editorial: Transportation spending now will save money later (Riccelli, Hobbs)

High Country News
The winnowing of winter

Kitsap Sun
Administrators stepping in as substitute teachers as school districts grapple with shortages

New York Times
Covid Live Updates: U.S. Lifts Travel Ban for Vaccinated Foreigners
Winter Heating Bills Loom as the Next Inflation Threat
How Public Preschool Can Help, and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Hurt
This Is Where the States Want Billions in Infrastructure Funding Spent
Jill Biden and the surgeon general are pushing for Covid shots in schools.

Peninsula Daily News
Two more COVID-19 deaths reported on Peninsula
Coho ferry resumes Monday

Puget Sound Business Journal
Overlake Medical Center to spend $23M on staff retention bonuses
Report: Canadian tourists expected to return to Seattle in droves next year
Crime, taxes and climate change among why homeowners decide to relocate

Seattle Times
Here’s what the 2020 Census tells us about King County’s homeless population
This next-generation nuclear power plant is pitched for Washington state. Can it ‘change the world’?
Seattle Humane not living up to promises made in $30 million campaign for new complex
Federal infrastructure package is an $8.6 billion ‘game changer’ for Washington state
What it’s like to work on the front lines of mental health emergencies in the Seattle area
Washington Board of Education sees gains, lags in schools meeting mandates
Opinion: A letter to my baby girl about paid family medical leave
Opinion: The Right to Food movement: Fighting hunger is about justice, not charity

Skagit Valley Herald
New COVID-19 cases in Skagit County drop, but remain above 400
Port of Skagit’s new executive director outlines goals

Sol De Yakima
Hospital Memorial del Valle de Yakima contratará más oncólogos, ampliará servicios oncológicos
Jessica Méndez, apoya desde muy joven a migrantes del Valle de Yakima
Se alistan para vacunar a menores de 5 a 11 años en el condado de Yakima

Spokesman Review
Washington state Senate approves hybrid model for upcoming legislative session (Billig, Jinkins)
Despite lawmakers’ push to end Daylight Savings Time, it’s time to set your clocks back (Riccelli)
Inslee leaves for Glasgow to attend climate conference
McMorris Rodgers, Schrier grill VA official over health records system that employees say is causing plummeting morale at Spokane medical center
The Colville Tribal Convalescent Center was an early adopter of the COVID vaccine mandate. It appears to have paid off
When COVID-19 pandemic hit opioid treatment changed, but not to patients’ detriment
After 19 months, U.S.-Canada border reopens Monday, but with caveats
Opinion: Spin Control: Why Inslee doesn’t have to pick a Republican to fill Wyman’s spot
Opinion: Francisco R. Velázquez, M.D.: Getting your flu shot is important every year. This year is no exception.

USA TODAY
‘Welcome back world’: US drops travel ban after more than 600 days

Washington Post
He nearly died of covid, then apologized to hospital staff for not being vaccinated: ‘It all could’ve been avoided’
In Washington state, a mandate, an approaching deadline, and a hospital staff deeply divided over whether to comply.
Want to make sure your child is fully vaccinated for the holidays? Here is what to know.
U.S. lifts travel ban on 33 countries as Europe cases surge
Why millions of job seekers aren’t getting hired in this hot job market
Could long covid unlock clues to chronic fatigue and other poorly understood conditions?
Pfizer-BioNTech expected to seek authorization for coronavirus booster for people 18 and older

Yakima Herald-Republic
Economist notes shift in labor market, demographics for agribusiness in Yakima talk
Opinion: Voter turnout raises troubling questions
Opinion: Immigration reform, at last? Senate Democrats should fight to keep immigration provisions in the reconciliation bill

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
What the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for Washington state
How the US-Canada border closure impacted western Washington

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
US reopens land border with Canada
New lawsuit alleges racial, gender discrimination in Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Dems end deadlock, House hands Biden infrastructure win

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Infrastructure bill to help with transit projects, highways and bridges in Washington
Demand for vaccines for kids skyrocket after approval, doctors urge patience
Inslee announces plans to fully electrify Washington’s public fleets by 2035
Healthcare workers return to Cascade Behavioral Health after three-month strike

KNKX Public Radio
Washington, Oregon considering more tsunami refuge facilities along Pacific Coast following new study

KUOW Public Radio
Most Washingtonians Experienced a Data Breach This Year, New Report Finds
Northwest glaciers are melting. What that means to Indigenous ‘salmon people’
Covid blog: Updates for Seattle and the Northwest
The U.S. Navy has christened a ship named after slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk

KXLY (ABC)
Inslee-led coalition of governments signs range of actions to reduce carbon emissions
Appeals court temporarily halts rule on larger businesses that would require vaccine or weekly testing

Q13 TV (FOX)
Veterans ‘feel productive again’ thanks to program in Orting towards recovery from homelessness
Seattle puts head coach Jim Hayford on administrative leave over alleged racial slur
Inslee: WSU coach ‘just wrong’ in claims about vaccine order
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Vaccination clinics for children start at Seattle schools

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Crosscut
WA lawmakers want new police decertification law to apply to past misconduct (Goodman, Pedersen, Dhingra)
Opinion: WA’s frontline communities face the brunt of climate change

Friday, November 5

New lawsuit alleges racial, gender discrimination in Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Three African-American women who work for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department have filed a lawsuit against the county alleging a long-standing pattern of discrimination, harassment and retaliation against minority employees. Lt. Charla James-Hutchison and Sgts. Dione Alexander and Sabrina Braswell-Bouyer are the highest-ranking Black women in the department’s 168-year history. Continue reading at Tacoma News Tribune. (TNT)

Tim Eyman defaults on court-ordered payments
Court documents show that initiative promoter Tim Eyman, who earlier this year was found liable for years of violations of Washington’s campaign finance laws and was fined $2.6 million, has not made his last two monthly payments on that fine and is now in default. The Seattle Times reports Eyman is under a court-ordered plan that requires him to make $10,000 monthly payments to pay down the fine and other debts to the state. Continue reading at OutletName. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Sen. Murray urges country to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time
This weekend, you’ll need to turn back the clock again as Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday. But there’s a chance it will be the last time to fall back, if Washington Senator Patty Murray gets her say. Sen. Murray, speaking on the Senate floor Thursday, urged the entire country to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time. Continue reading at MyNorthwest.com. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Associated Press
Tim Eyman defaults on court-ordered payments

Bellingham Herald
With fewer restrictions, these Whatcom restaurants offer more Thanksgiving dinner options
This Whatcom County seafood company acquired by firm with national online sales
Another Whatcom COVID-related death reported by state — county’s 11th in past 10 days
Here’s what to know about the COVID-19 vaccination for kids

Capital Press
Area Reclamation director: Columbia River Treaty negotiations to resume ‘in near future’
Feds mandate vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Retail potato sales remain below 2020 surge levels

Everett Herald
Tulalip Tribes flag to fly at Marysville schools, as mascots change
Updated: 2021 general election results for Snohomish County
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Letter: Letter comparing cancer and covid-19 doesn’t add up
Letter: Addressing pandemic in U.S. won’t be enough

The Facts Newspaper
12,000 households saved from eviction with $63 million in rental assistance distributed by KC

News Tribune
New lawsuit alleges racial, gender discrimination in Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Pierce Transit, Sound Transit to reduce bus service this month. Here’s how and why

New York Times
The U.S. economy added 531,000 jobs in October.
Covid Live Updates: Pfizer Says Its Antiviral Pill Is Highly Effective
Live Updates: Biden Urges Action as House Democrats Aim to Vote on 2 Marquee Bills

Olympian
Residents show support for connecting creek-threatening septic system to Lacey sewer
Labor secretary to states suing over Biden employer vaccine mandate: Read the rules
Hundreds of Hanford workers urged at rally to lose their jobs rather than get COVID vaccine

Peninsula Daily News
Doses of vaccine for young available

Puget Sound Business Journal
Sea-Tac Airport marks completion of $710M North Satellite project
Biden administration taps former Seattle deputy mayor to serve in SBA
Amazon still a holdout among Washington employers as federal vaccine deadline approaches
All eyes on Inslee after feds update details on employer vaccine mandate

Seattle Times
‘You might want to warm up’: What Seattle-area homebuyers will face this fall
Washington sets record for data breaches and ransomware attacks, says AG Ferguson
COVID infection rates slowing among kids in Washington state, but new reports show they’re still at record highs
Former Seattle police chief’s book includes few insights, excludes key events about 2020 protests
Activist Tim Eyman defaults on court-ordered payments; Washington state may seek to force sale of home
Washington state school districts ramp up efforts for COVID vaccine clinics, testing programs

Skagit Valley Herald
Sale of Shell Puget Sound Refinery completed

Sol De Yakima
Se alistan en el condado de Yakima para vacunar a menores de 5 a 11 años
Nación Yakama será coanfitriona de primera reunión del grupo de trabajo sobre indígenas desaparecidos
Residentes se oponen a planta procesadora de cerezas planeada al norte de Selah

South Seattle Emerald
Seattle Colleges professors say a faulty software system is driving down enrollment

Spokesman Review
Federal judge denies request by 25 Spokane firefighters to get jobs back after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Spokane County got $101 million from the American Rescue Plan and wants your thoughts on how to spend it
Signs of the times: Spokane County Sheriff’s Office spends $12,000 on electronic Times Square billboards

Tri-City Herald
Intoxicated Tri-Cities driver hit 2 cars and finally a gas pump. Then came the fire
Hanford contractor earns final pay of $14 million and ‘very good’ rating
Children’s COVID vaccines to be available soon in Tri-Cities. How to find a dose
Hundreds of Hanford workers urged at rally to lose their jobs rather than get COVID vaccine

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 start Saturday in Walla Walla
Commission approves more than doubling salaries for Walla Walla mayor, councilors
Eight more COVID-19 deaths reported out of Walla Walla, Umatilla counties
Baker Boyer announced $45,000 in grants for local nonprofits

Washington Post
House Democrats push toward Friday vote on infrastructure, spending plans, as moderates raise new cost concerns
Pfizer antiviral pill reduced risk of COVID hospitalization and death by 89 percent in high-risk people, company study shows
Inside Facebook’s decision to eliminate facial recognition — for now
Opinion: On climate, we need to run fast — but not run scared
Justice Department files lawsuit against Texas’s new voting restrictions

Yakima Herald-Republic
New Yakima County redistricting map released to public after court approval
Yakima Valley Memorial to hire more oncologists, expand cancer services

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
New vaccine mandate: When it takes effect, what are the rules, exemptions
Children may have to compete with booster shot seekers for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine demand expected to exceed King County’s vaccine supply this week
Former initiative promoter Tim Eyman behind on court-ordered payments
US employers shrugged off virus in October and stepped up hiring

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
COVID-19 vaccines for children now available at some local pharmacies
Inside the COVID ICU at Harborview
Bomb threat forces evacuation at Garfield High School
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
UW Medicine to give Pfizer shots to kids, but most will have to wait a month

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
‘It feels great:’ Campers move into shelter, school officials hope to clear homeless camp
Kaiser workers set to strike starting November 15
Tents, homeless campers are ongoing problem for Pioneer Square, Seattle neighborhoods
With new vaccine order for big companies, Washington state firms fret over the details
U.S. to reopen land borders to fully vaccinated travelers on Monday
Former Washington State coach appeals firing over vaccine
Giant portraits of the homeless on Seattle buildings aim to show city’s ongoing crisis

KNKX Public Radio
House is poised for a vote on its spending plan, but hurdles remain
Hours after the White House issues its new vaccine mandate, GOP-led states sue

KUOW Public Radio
Pfizer says its COVID-19 pill cuts disease’s worst risks by 89%
How does a country with no COVID reopen its borders? These places are finding out

KXLY (ABC)
Senator Murray calls for permanent Daylight Saving Time
Spokane health leaders express the importance of vaccinating younger children
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%

Q13 TV (FOX)
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Tim Eyman defaults on court-ordered payments
Recent poll shows most parents are hesitant about giving young kids the COVID vaccine

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Crosscut
Washington and other coastal states seek to limit seawall construction
Opinion: WA’s frontline communities face the brunt of climate change

MyNorthwest
Sen. Murray urges country to move to permanent Daylight Saving Time
Search continues for Seattle Fire deputy chief missing in Eastern Washington
After 15 months of ‘bureaucratic malaise,’ Point Roberts residents get relief as border reopens
NW Carpenters Union office under investigation for alleged ‘voter fraud, mismanagement’
On the hook for millions, Tim Eyman defaults on payments to state stemming from lawsuit
UW Medicine director: Flu strain ‘could be going extinct’ thanks to pandemic precautions
Puget Sound region primed for ‘very stormy November’ as rainy weather arrives in force
Report: Former SPD Chief Carmen Best in running for NYPD commissioner job
Health officer clarifies: King County vaccine verification policy ‘required, not voluntary’
Vaccine appointments for kids in Washington may be ‘hard to find’ at first, should open up

The Stranger
Kaiser Permanente Workers Picket in Preparation for Possible Strike
On the Bus with Tammy Morales

Thursday, Nov. 4

Washington state urges parents to be patient as COVID vaccine supply for kids 5-11 won’t meet demand at first
Ten-year-old Micah Wong wasn’t nervous at all when he sat down inside a brightly lit Shoreline Community College building Wednesday afternoon. He grinned under a baseball cap and took a deep breath as a firefighter took his left arm and gave a shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. “It just felt like a pinch,” said Wong, whose two younger sisters, ages 5 and 7, also got their first shot Wednesday. “It faded away pretty quick.” Wong was among 10 of the state’s first 5- to 11-year-olds — most the sons and daughters of UW Medicine doctors and staffers — who waited their turn to get Pfizer’s childhood shot Wednesday. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

WA’s new federal judges signify reversal of Trump-era influence
Washington’s newly minted federal judges are breaking barriers and mirroring communities across the state. These picks represent a concerted effort by the Biden administration to diversify the historically white, male court system. Lauren King, David Estudillo and Tana Lin recently received Senate confirmation to serve as federal judges in Washington’s Western District. Lin is believed to be the first Asian American federal judge in Washington state; King, a member of the Muscogee Nation is believed to be the first Native American federal judge in the state; and Estudillo, who is Latino, belongs to a community that makes up Washington’s largest minority population. Continue reading at Crosscut. (John Shinkle)

US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules issued Thursday. The new requirements, which were first previewed by President Joe Biden in September, will apply to about 84 million workers at medium and large businesses, although it is not clear how many of those employees are unvaccinated. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations will force the companies to require that unvaccinated workers test negative for COVID-19 at least once a week and wear a mask while in the workplace. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

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Associated Press
US government works to ‘cocoon’ old Hanford nuclear reactors
Another Oregon county looks to join Idaho
Vaccine mandate rules affecting 84 million Americans finalized

Aberdeen Daily World
Low-barrier homeless shelter in Aberdeen fails — again — to gain county commission support

Auburn Reporter
Children ages 5 to 11 eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Bellingham Herald
Blustery storms aimed at Whatcom again. Here’s what to expect
With children eligible to receive COVID vaccine, Whatcom health department to host clinic
Whatcom sees 10th COVID-related death reported by state in past nine days

Capital Press
Washington specialty crop projects get USDA grants

Columbian
How should new I-5 Bridge be laid out? Program wants your input

Courier-Herald
For domestic violence survivors, petitioning for a protective order can be an uphill battle (Dhingra)

Everett Herald
Kids ages 5 to 11 now eligible for vaccine in Washington
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
UPDATED: 2021 general election results for Snohomish County
Comment: What’s standing in way of taxing billionaires’ wealth?
Editorial: Honor Wyman; make secretary of state nonpartisan
Letter: Masks don’t infringe on freedoms as much as covid does

The Facts Newspaper
$2 Million for Small Businesses and Organizations Most Impacted by Vaccine Verification Requirement

The Inlander
Washington shoppers get their first taste of the plastic bag ban as stores use up backstock, and bag fees start

Issaquah Reporter
Guest Column: Medicare Advantage helps patients recover

Kent Reporter
Highline, Green River chosen among top 150 community colleges

Kitsap Sun
Election 2021: Voters approve sales tax increase for Kitsap 911, change to medical examiner
COVID-19 vaccinations roll out for kids across the nation and in Kitsap

News Tribune
Pierce Transit, Sound Transit to reduce bus service this month. Here’s how and why
The concrete is fresh, but opening date for Tacoma Link’s extension isn’t firm
Nurses picket outside Tacoma medical center to highlight staffing, safety issues
Unvaccinated? Don’t count on leaving your family death benefits
Eye-popping cost to replace Fox Island bridge conjures up tolls, tax hikes

New York Times
The Biden administration sets a Jan. 4 vaccination deadline for private sector workers.
Republicans Block a Second Voting Rights Bill in the Senate
5 Takeaways From the First Days of the Climate Summit

Olympian
WA expands vaccine eligibility to 5-11 year olds. Here’s how to find a dose

Puget Sound Business Journal
High-paying job listings requiring Covid-19 vaccination on the rise
Opinion: Tech sector can — and must — play a role in Washington’s equitable recovery
Opinion: It’s time for business and community leaders to force action on climate policy

Seattle Times
City of Seattle employees, departments feeling strain from vaccine mandate-related staffing
Washington State Patrol replaces longtime psychologist after concerns raised over hiring bias (Ramos, Van De Wege, Hobbs)
Seattle area’s weekend weather: Rain, showers, wind — rinse and repeat
Seattle’s Carkeek Park is one of the best places to watch the salmon complete their journey home to spawn
To strengthen Washington’s mental health workforce, UW wants to train undergrads as first-line providers
Washington state urges parents to be patient as COVID vaccine supply for kids 5-11 won’t meet demand at first
Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best reportedly on short list to lead NYPD
Opinion: We can rebuild child care in America

Skagit Valley Herald
Legal agreement reached to continue protections for Canada lynx
Providers given OK to give COVID-19 vaccine to those ages 5 to 11

Sol De Yakima
Programa dará a estudiantes del Valle de Yakima admisión garantizada a 6 universidades

South Seattle Emerald
CDC Approves Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5–11
City Announces $2 Million for Small Businesses and Organizations Most Impacted by Vaccine Verification Requirements
King County’s Eviction Protection and Rent Assistance
Seattle Public Middle Schools Students Now Eligible for a Free Unlimited ORCA Card
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Spokesman Review
COVID vaccines for children approved in Washington state, but rollout could take a few days
New numbers show Eastern Washington lags in teacher COVID-19 vaccination rates

USA TODAY
Workers face Jan. 4 deadline as Biden rolls out COVID-19 vaccine rules for large businesses

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla County one step closer to development of proposed Wallula Avenue roundabout
College Place Public Schools seeks to replace three expiring levies with single flexible levies

Washington Post
White House vaccine rule requires companies and workers to comply by Jan. 4
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Yakima Herald-Republic
Program to give Yakima area students guaranteed admission to 6 state schools

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Thousands of children on UW Medicine’s COVID-19 vaccine waitlist
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KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
UW Medicine to give Pfizer shots to kids, but most will have to wait a month
Tonight at 5:30: Inside the COVID ICU at Harborview
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Gov. Inslee issues statement on vaccine approval for children
King County activates plan for children’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution

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University of Washington begins child COVID-19 vaccinations
Washington expands vaccine eligibility to children ages 5-11
House prepares to debate, vote after bolstering Biden’s bill

KNKX Public Radio
Biden’s vaccine rules for 100 million workers are here. These are the details
A lone holdout. Why Washington’s secretary of state says she didn’t impose vaccine mandate

KUOW Public Radio
Pandemic blog: Updates for Seattle and the NW
The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting
Want to get your 5-11 year old vaccinated against Covid? Here’s what you need to know

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office expands recruitment efforts to Times Square using misspelled billboards
‘We were very excited’: Spokane families get low-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Here’s when kid-size vaccines will be available in the Inland Northwest
‘Parents can breathe a sigh of relief’: Inslee responds to vaccine approval for younger children
Vaccine rule for larger employers, federal contractors and certain health care workers to take effect January 4

Q13 TV (FOX)
State and local leaders discuss school immunization requirements for COVID-19
King County, Seattle to roll out COVID-19 vaccine plans for children ages 5-11

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Wednesday, Nov. 3

Kids ages 5-11 are already starting to get their first COVID-19 shots
The U.S. enters a new phase Wednesday in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with shots now available to millions of elementary-age children in what health officials hailed as a major breakthrough after more than 18 months of illness, hospitalizations, deaths and disrupted education. With the federal government promising enough vaccine to protect the nation’s 28 million kids ages 5-11, pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals, schools and health clinics were poised to begin the shots after the final OK late Tuesday. Continue reading at KING 5.

Hospital staffing losses from state vaccine mandate ‘much lower than what we feared’
Two weeks after the vaccine mandate for health care workers went into effect, the state’s hospitals have barely felt a pinch. Hospital leaders had predicted that the hospitals on the eastern side of the state — where vaccination rates have tended to be lower — might lose so many workers that they would have to cancel services, such as dialysis. However, this has not been the case. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

Last chance to get advance child tax credit is fast approaching
It could be a financial lifeline just in time for the holidays — a child tax credit payment to cover food, rent or presents for children in households struggling to make ends meet. The American Rescue Plan expanded the credit for the 2021 tax year to a total of $3,600 for children 5 and younger and $3,000 for those ages 6 to 17. In July, parents of children 5 and younger began receiving up to $300 a month per child. For parents of children ages 6 to 17, it’s up to $250 per child. The final direct deposit is scheduled for Dec. 15. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Washington Post Illustration/iStock)