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Monday, Sept. 20

WA to use federal utility funds to help people pay for air conditioning, not just heat
An existing federal program that could have helped tens of thousands of low-income households in Washington state acquire air conditioning during the heatwave but was not used is now being expanded. At least 138 people died from heat-related causes during the historic weather event, according to the state Department of Health. Hardest hit were low-income households, and people living on the streets and in substandard housing. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Steve Bloom)

60,000 Seattle-area renters are behind on rent as eviction moratoriums near expiration
Up until now, renters who’ve been struggling financially have at least had some peace of mind. Even though many have lost employment or had their hours reduced during the pandemic, they mostly haven’t had to have to worry about losing their home. That’s because of eviction moratoriums. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Coronavirus: Pfizer says vaccine prompts strong antibody response in children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer and BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine prompted a strong antibody response in children ages 5 to 11, and the companies plan to seek emergency use authorization soon from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a Monday news release, the drugmaker said early data from a Phase 2 and 3 trial showed “a favorable safety profile and robust neutralizing antibody responses in children 5 to 11 years of age” who received two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

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Associated Press
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Sauk-Suiattle tribe sues Seattle utility over green stance
‘Blatant theft’: Illegal pot farms take West’s scarce water
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems’ immigration push

Bainbridge Island Review
BI delays decision on expanding Madison project
Gese takes reins of Sheriff’s Office
Opinion: Punishment works better than pay with unvaxed

Bellevue Reporter
Opinion: Vaccinations improve our health and employment numbers | Brunell

Bellingham Herald
Will Whatcom County continue to see a significant number of bank branches close?
‘The need is just immediate,’ as Sen. Murray promotes child-care measure in Bellingham
Whatcom public defender’s office reaches unmanageable caseloads and it will cost taxpayers
What would an equitable, yet urgent transition toward solar power look like in Washington?
Swinomish elder Shelly Vendiola shares key to peace learned from teachings of her Tribe
Should we be worried about the salmon struggling to swim upstream at Whatcom Creek?
Bellingham adding winter shelter beds for homeless, but critics say it’s still not enough
Department of Agriculture receives ‘concerning’ report about Whatcom ‘Murder Hornets’
Whatcom COVID-19 update: 77 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported by state Thursday
One expensive household bill sent Whatcom County up the national rankings

Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
Opinion: Firefighters vs. the governor’s vaccine mandate | Roegner

Capital Press
Washington court asked to change public land focus

Columbian
Keeping the Interstate 5 Bridge up and running
Lawmakers review Interstate 5 Bridge progress
Letter: Unvaccinated should be last in line
Opinion: In Our View: Lowering drug prices won’t hurt Big Pharma
Opinion: In Our View: Internet has altered government transparency
Opinion: In Our View: Appreciate workers by slowing virus’s spread
Opinion: Cheers & Jeers: Pregnant orcas, fire danger

Courier-Herald
Grocery store workers have right to wear Black Lives Matter buttons

Covington-Maple Valley Reporter
Opinion: A better plan for Washington, that takes the burden off those we love

The Daily News
Cowlitz County COVID-19 vaccine rates increase, mostly due to mandates, providers say

El Sol De Yakima
Opinion: La cultura hispana/latina: un mundo por descubrir, celebrar

Everett Herald
Encampment cleanup removes hundreds of needles near Everett
Lawsuit dismissed in deputies’ forceful arrest of Everett man
Active transportation requires a lot of planning, preparation (Berg)
All eyes on Alice, the electric plane made in Arlington
Federal vax rules apply to half of Snohomish County workers
GOP senators want prison closures, early release halted (Dhingra)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: Courts rule for fairness of fines, civil forfeitures
Comment: A mother’s plea for vaccination: Please let my kids stay in school
Comment: Juan Peralez: Domestic terror threat remains; let’s confront it (Goodman)
Comment: Lisa Edwards: Health care workers, others need to hear thanks
Comment: Does too strong a message turn some from vaccine?
Bloomberg Comment: Inflation has turned growth in wages into a setback
WaPo Comment: Milley’s calls reflect crisis; just not military one
WaPo Comment: Unions not against vax mandate; they just want a say
Editorial: Summer of extremes calls for climate change action
Letter: No reason to make mask-wearing political; just wear them
Letter: State’s members of Congress must protect abortion rights

High Country News
In Arizona, a radical change in juvenile detention

Islands’ Weekly
Vote counting equipment to be tested
Cooling options now available for low-income households

Issaquah Reporter
Carpenters union strike interupts some prominent Eastside construction projects

Journal of the San Juan Islands
COVID-19 tests — more important than ever
What to know about breakthrough COVID-19 cases

Kent Reporter
King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events

Kitsap Sun
With flu season expected to resurge, health officials urge vaccination this fall
More students, more grades: Kitsap’s first charter school growing in its second year

News Tribune
About to be fired, Tacoma Fire battalion chief convicted of DUI instead retired with pension
Boeing land deal was a whopper. Where does it stand with other Pierce County sales?
27 people died homeless recently. This chaplain thinks they at least deserve a service
Tacoma will soon clear homeless encampments along Yakima Avenue. Where will people go?

New York Times
Covid Vaccine Prompts Strong Immune Response in Younger Children, Pfizer Says
The Biden administration will lift restrictions on fully vaccinated international travelers in November.
Biden to Push Global Plan to Battle Covid as National Gaps Widen
Medicare Expansion Clashes With Health Care for the Poor as Budget Bill Shrinks
Democrats must solve urgent fiscal matters to keep the government open and avoid a default.
This Powerful Democrat Linked to Fossil Fuels Will Craft the U.S. Climate Plan

Olympian
Gathering of Proud Boys, counter-protesters on Saturday was peaceful, police say
Need childcare? South Sound YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs open, but need more staff
Providence St. Peter Hospital sees a record 10 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
WA to use federal utility funds to help people pay for air conditioning, not just heat

Peninsula Daily News
Infrastructure bill coming
Jefferson County Board of Health terms misinformation a public health crisis
Health officer: Unvaccinated long-term care facility staff spread virus
Vax opponents urge breaking mandate
Vaccine mandate being enforced

Port Townsend Leader
McDonald’s ‘mom’ to a greater community dies of COVID
Ferry service shut down between Port Townsend, Whidbey
29 new COVID-19 cases in two days in Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
$76M senior living complex opens in Bonney Lake development
America’s grand reopening, postponed
Small businesses face quagmire: Require masks or keep customers?
Employers are facing more Covid-19 litigation. Here’s what experts are seeing.

Runta News
Vaccination Efforts in Somalia: Dadaallada Tallaalka ee Soomaaliya

Seattle Times
60,000 Seattle-area renters are behind on rent as eviction moratoriums near expiration
This organization’s plan to provide housing for Black trans people in Seattle offers a much-needed glimmer of hope
Low-income Washington households can use federal funds to get air conditioning
Police investigating after Federal Way Sikh center vandalized
Opinion: How philanthropies can support grassroots social movements
Editorial: Supply chain crunch offers opportunity for Seattle

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County records 410 new COVID-19 cases for the week
Stats show Skagit County farms produced $314 million in crops in 2020, weathered a pandemic

South Seattle Emerald
Court approves City Attorney’s motion to clear outstanding prostitution warrants
Weekend Long Reads: mRNA vaccines

South Whidbey Record
Port commissioner proposes fairground housing
Langley council considers drafting ordinance for anti-racism committee
Letter: Opposition to vaccine, masks is truly selfish

Tri-City Herald
Amazon plans Tri-Cities hiring spree. Are there enough workers to fill all those jobs?
2 Franklin commissioners ‘shocked’ by decision to settle their Latino discrimination lawsuit
2020 Census shows Tri-Cities Latino population is growing, but by how much?
34 more COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities. Some date back to July
‘Sad and disheartening.’ WA attorney general visits Tri-Cities to support ill Hanford workers
Shoreline along Columbia River parks closed due safety threat from toxic algae

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla Community College navigates state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Drive-thru, free flu vaccinations offered in Walla Walla

Washington Post
As covid-19 patients fill hospitals, health-care workers fight fear and exhaustion: ‘Here we go again’
White House rules out concessions on debt ceiling while GOP refuses to help avert financial crisis
Low dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 5 to 11, companies’ study finds
White House to revoke covid-19 travel ban on visitors from 33 countries
As they gather at U.N., world leaders face furious push to act quickly on climate change
Four patients, two dialysis machines: Rationing medical care becomes a reality in hospitals overwhelmed with covid patients

Whidbey News-Times
Port to hold public hearing about proposed tax levy

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Valley College starts fall quarter with limited in-person classes
New decade, new districts: Washington uses census data to redraw political boundaries
Proposed Selah ordinance would lift content restrictions on roadside signs
Yakima Valley nurses report burnout, frustration and strength amid pandemic
Yakima City Council to consider new tax for affordable housing
Yakima native, college professor considers Sept. 11’s impact on Muslim Americans
Opinion: Our prayers have been answered with lifesaving vaccines and masks

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Coronavirus: Pfizer says vaccine prompts strong antibody response in children ages 5 to 11
Search for man caught on camera ransacking Sikh house of worship
Family sues over police death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma
Protests in Olympia cause law enforcement to increase staffing
First storm of season brings heavy rain, windy conditions

KNKX FM
Pfizer And BioNTech Vaccine Trials For Kids Show The Shots Are Safe And Effective

KUOW FM
Why This Seattle Business Owner Is ‘ecstatic’ About King County’s New Vaccine Rule
Pandemic updates for Seattle and the Northwest
How Ivermectin Became The New Focus Of The Anti-Vaccine Movement
California Wildfires Make A Run Toward A Giant Sequoia Grove
Children And Teens Gained Weight At An Alarming Rate During The Pandemic, The CDC Says
NW carpenters say they build the tech offices that make our economy grow, but their pay doesn’t show it

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Crosscut
Education benefit for active-duty military can be elusive

MyNorthwest
Seattle mayor, councilmember set to announce funding for permanent supportive housing
Northshore School District to test K-12 students weekly for COVID
Idaho crisis impacts Washington hospitals’ ability to care for patients
WSDA runs into challenges with third Asian giant hornet nest
Everything you need to know about King County’s new vaccine requirements
COVID outbreak temporarily closes two Pacific Northwest schools

La Raza del Noroeste
Las dosis de refuerzo y las terceras dosis: Lo que debe saber
Latino Heritage Month Launches with Emphasis on Representation
Las pequeñas empresas en los condados de King y Pierce ahora pueden solicitar subvenciones de ayuda de $10,000 a través de Comcast RISE

Friday, September 17

King County to require COVID vaccine or negative test for events, restaurants, bars
Seattle and King County officials said Thursday that proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test will be required to enter certain establishments and attend outdoor events. Public Health – Seattle & King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin issued the order, which will go into effect Oct. 25. The order will require vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend outdoor events with 500 or more people such as sporting events and to visit indoor establishments such as museums, theaters, live music events, gyms, sporting events and conferences/conventions. Continue reading at KNKX. (Seth Wenig/AP)

‘I’m scared for all of us’: Idaho declares crisis standards for all hospitals as COVID-19 surges
Idaho’s largest healthcare provider is “overwhelmed with patient volumes,” its intensive care units are “overflowing” and the overall system is being “absolutely crushed by COVID,” said Chris Roth, president and CEO at St. Luke’s Health System in Boise. After a request from St. Luke’s, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare declared crisis standards of care statewide Thursday morning. Crisis standards of care mean hospitals can operate outside of normal settings, with different staff ratios and, in the worst-case scenario, ration care to save the most lives. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Kyle Green/AP)

Editorial: Put yourself on the map for your representation
Among the more consequential outcomes of the nation’s census — the count made of every person in the U.S. every 10 years — is how those numbers are used to draw the maps that determine district boundaries for Washington’s Legislature and the state’s representatives in the U.S. House. Those maps are now being drawn, and Washington residents have their opportunity to put themselves on the map by helping to determine the boundaries of the districts that represent them and their communities. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Everett Herald)

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Associated Press
King County to require COVID vaccine or negative test for events, restaurants, bars
Biden slammed for challenging Hanford workers’ health law
Small agency, big job: Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate
Carpenters in Seattle area go on strike

Bellingham Herald
Destruction of year’s third ‘Murder Hornet’ nest in Whatcom County delayed until next week
Whatcom sees 51 new confirmed COVID cases Wednesday, as schools report more incidents

Capital Press
Easterday sentencing postponed to January
Drought haves, have-nots test how to share water in the West
WDFW quits search for cattle-attacking wolf pack
Washington aquaculture pioneer remembered
The Dalles Dam lock to be closed five weeks in early 2022
Heat shrinks Pacific Northwest hop yields

Everett Herald
Lake Stevens’ collapsed culvert needs new fish-friendly fix
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo comment: Politicians, not migrants, behind pandemic spread
Bloomberg comment: Amazon’s take on ‘factory towns’ may be the solution
Editorial: Put yourself on the map for your representation
Letter: Good wages are worth union dues

News Tribune
20-plus people infected with COVID were at WA State Fair during first 2 weeks, officials say
Traffic stop yields a felon with gun; also, the shoplifter who wanted to go fishing
The authority to ban fireworks could change hands in Pierce County. It’s about time
Looking for a COVID-19 test during the Delta surge? Here’s why they’re hard to find

New York Times
Covid Live Updates: F.D.A. Panel Meets to Consider Booster Shots
Biden is set to meet with world leaders for a climate forum.
The U.S. virus surge appears to be declining in some states, but deaths are still increasing.

Olympian
E-commerce giant comes to Lacey, and fast food chain eyes Tumwater site
Plenty more to come after Lacey approves plans tied to housing, trees and climate
Destruction of year’s third ‘Murder Hornet’ nest in Whatcom County delayed until next week
Here’s how you can offer your opinion on a countywide home fund, and the tax to support it
Afghan evacuees are coming to Washington state. Here’s where they’re going

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Puget Sound Business Journal
The battle for digital privacy Is reshaping the internet
King County to require proof of Covid vaccination or negative test for most indoor businesses, large outdoor events
Religious exemptions for Covid shots pose thorny issue for employers

Runta News
KC Executive and Seattle Mayor Announce Vaccine Policy, Mosques Exempted

Seattle Times
King County customers of restaurants, theaters, gyms must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test
These are the thousands of Washingtonians who just lost pandemic benefits
Here’s what you need to know about King County’s vaccine or test requirement
‘I wish we were taught what the conflict was about’: What do Washington students learn about 9/11?
Season’s first rain raises old question: Why are Seattleites so bad at driving in the rain?

The Skanner
Biden Slammed for Challenging Nuclear Workplace Health Law

South Seattle Emerald
King County will require proof of vaccination at outdoor events, indoor restaurants
Seattle’s newest department aims to change the city’s response to crisis calls

Spokesman Review
‘I need surgery, and I don’t know when I am going to get it’: COVID’s impact on other vital health care
Gonzaga class taught by woman of color disrupted by ‘violent behaviors’
‘I’m scared for all of us’: Idaho declares crisis standards for all hospitals as COVID-19 surges
Eastern Washington colleges begin crackdown on submission of student, staff vaccine statuses
School bus driver shortage hits critical stage in Spokane

Tri-City Herald
It’s official: Amazon warehouses coming to Tri-Cities. Here’s how many jobs it will bring
Tri-Cities business leader spent 2 days in Idaho emergency room, waiting for ICU bed
315+ Tri-Cities students, staff out sick with COVID last week. Hundreds more quarantined
600+ new COVID cases in Tri-Cities area in 2 days this week

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla woman accused of arson pleads guilty to reckless burning

Washington Post
Oath Keepers founder draws scrutiny from federal officials and followers
FDA advisers meet on highly charged issue of whether to recommend coronavirus vaccine boosters
Trump gave six months extra Secret Service protection to his kids, three officials. It cost taxpayers $1.7 million.
The Forgotten Dead: Tens of thousands die each year in the U.S., and no one claims their bodies
Biden convenes virtual meeting of world leaders to push climate actions, including methane emissions reductions
Why we shouldn’t give in to climate despair
Activists ‘born into the climate crisis’ face another challenge: Fear of the future

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Memorial has more patients than licensed beds as COVID surge continues
4 dogs die, others sick after Columbia River swims. New warnings issued

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Runoff and toxins a concern for Puget Sound as heavy rain approaches
Some Washington lawmakers take stand against restrictive Texas abortion law
Auburn gym owner supports proof of vaccination requirement despite push back from patrons
Seattle chef says King County’s vaccination requirement is only way out of pandemic
Family at odds with North Thurston schools over COVID-19 quarantine policy

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
King County to require proof of COVID vaccination or negative test for restaurants, events, gyms

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
King County announces new vaccination, testing policy for restaurants, gyms, theaters
State Patrol struggling to find accommodations for employees with vaccine exemptions
Under incredible strain, hospitals are having a tough time finding space for patients
Parked double-decker RV stirs anger, frustration in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

KUOW FM
King County Will Require Proof of Vaccination at Bars, Restaurants, and More
Pandemic updates for Seattle and the Northwest
The Trump-Russia Probe Special Counsel Has Charged A Lawyer With Lying To The FBI
More dogs dead from exposure to toxic algae in the Columbia River

KXLY (ABC)
Idaho man says pause in non-emergency surgeries could lead to losing his leg
New WA Dept. of Health data breaks down how COVID is affecting unvaccinated people by age group
King County will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for restaurants, gyms and more
Support for Spokane caregivers pours in after 4 News Now Inside the ICU special report
WSU’s Global campus continues to grow while other campuses decline
Adding your area code to calls is coming to the 509 soon
Carpenters in Seattle area go on strike

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle, King County announce indoor vaccine requirement to fight COVID-19 spread
Seattle’s mayor defends indoor vaccine requirement
Carpenters in Seattle area go on strike
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge

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Civic Skunkworks
Nabisco’s Coast-to-Coast Strike Is a Great Thing for American Workers

Crosscut
King County moves toward repealing bicycle helmet law

MyNorthwest
Troopers look for two suspected of stealing cars in South King County on test drives
New King County vaccine requirement a ‘sensible step,’ say health officials
King County to enact new vaccination requirements for restaurants, bars, outdoor events
Olympia police prepare for possible weekend protests downtown
Seattle-area carpenters hit the picket lines Thursday, demand higher wages
How would crisis standards of care be enacted in Washington — and at what point?
King County could take control of troubled City Hall Park

Slog
King County Issues Vaccine or Negative COVID Test Requirement for Large Outdoor Events and Indoor Entertainment

Thursday, Sept. 16

Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash
Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. The official poverty measure rose 1 percentage point in 2020, with 11.4% of Americans living in poverty, or more than 37 million people. It was the first increase in poverty after five consecutive annual declines. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (Jae C. Hong)

Delta surge might be slowing, but WA hospitals still struggling. ‘They are overfilled’
As much as the state and its residents are moving on from the pandemic with the return of school, the state fair and sporting events, state health officials Wednesday warned of dangerous levels of COVID-19 caseloads still confronting hospitals, mostly involving the unvaccinated. Dr. Scott Lindquist, the state’s acting health officer, told reporters at the Department of Health’s news briefing that the Delta variant is still driving more than 99 percent of cases statewide, leading to the current wave of case numbers. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (AP)

Spike in unvaccinated pregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19
In the last few weeks, hospitals in Seattle and across the country have seen a spike in unvaccinated pregnant women severely ill with COVID-19. Many are so sick they are in the intensive care unit. Doctors said the delta variant is changing outcomes. Now pregnant women who are young, healthy, and even took prenatal vitamins are intubated in the ICU. One thing they have in common is they are unvaccinated. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

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Associated Press
US: Wolves may need protections after states expand hunting
As COVID-19 vaccine mandates rise, religious exemptions grow
Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash
Washington August jobless rate was 5.1%; 16,800 jobs added
Feds OK plan to cut salmon fishing when needed for orcas
Woman breaches security at WA governor’s residence
Seattle Council Shifts Money Saved By Officer Departures

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom sees 51 new confirmed COVID cases Wednesday, as schools report more incidents
Ericksen: ‘If this keeps up, it is only a matter of time before someone is hurt or killed’

Capital Press
Biden administration to review ESA status of wolves

Columbian
Group sets goal of recommending new Interstate 5 Bridge’s blueprint by January
Opinion: In Our View: Protesters don’t have right to disrupt school

El Sol De Yakima
Escuelas del Valle de Yakima celebran el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Everett Herald
Judge Eric Lucas, who broke barriers on bench, dies at 67
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Bloomberg Comment: Comment: Trump’s Republican critics need to say his name
WaPo Comment: Is our silence about wars a sign of respect or fear?
WaPo Comment: Fact Check: No, staff didn’t ‘silence’ Biden to prevent a gaffe

The Inlander
New video reveals how strongly opposed some Spokane police officers are to vaccine mandates

International Examiner
Local Vietnamese Americans step up to help Afghan refugees

Kent Reporter
Kent’s Fincher appointed to King County mental illness committee
Keiser: Sick Hanford workers more important than jurisdictional spat (Keiser)
School district closes Covington Elementary classroom due to COVID-19

Kirkland Reporter
Waste management expert knocks county’s plan to expand landfill

Kitsap Sun
City council approves Tom Wolfe as Bremerton Police Chief
Will students be able to get a COVID-19 test at school? Kitsap districts are working on it

Mercer Island Reporter
Emergency preparedness enters the spotlight during September

News Tribune
Citizens with huge records requests may go to back of the line, Gig Harbor council told
Delta surge might be slowing, but WA hospitals still struggling. ‘They are overfilled’
Editorial: Were they vaccinated or not? Public needs to know in COVID hospitalizations and deaths

New York Times
Will the Bus Driver Ever Come? Or the Substitute Teacher or Cafeteria Worker?
The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet
What the Privacy Battle Upending the Internet Means for You
Justice Dept. to Review Enforcement of Civil Rights Protections in Grants
House Panel Expands Inquiry Into Climate Disinformation by Oil Giants
Democrats’ Stumble on Drug Prices Shows Power of Industry

Olympian
Olympia City Council buys Percival Plinth Project’s winning sculpture
Three more Tribes are the latest to be approved for sports betting in Washington state
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
Residents voice frustration about lack of police response to violent downtown clash
Lewis County develops contingency plan with 1 commissioner hospitalized, 1 quarantined

Peninsula Daily News
COVID-19 increase slows slightly in Clallam
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
PUD aims to extend high speed internet

Port Townsend Leader
Jefferson County school districts share details of staff, student COVID infections

Puget Sound Business Journal
Union carpenters to picket Amazon, Facebook and other project sites starting Thursday
Comcast to give $1M in small business grants in King, Pierce counties
Company CPAs are growing less optimistic. Here are their concerns.
As companies embrace hybrid models, many are considering cutting back on space
Companies are scaling back business travel plans due to Delta variant
Data-center sector sees growth in 2021. But developers are frequently battling industrial players for land.
Bottlenecked ports are remaking supply chains — and U.S. industrial real estate market

Seattle Times
Scientists spot rare, mysterious right whales in waters off Alaska
Seattle-area carpenters on strike, slowing construction projects across the region
Clear the gutters, patch the roof: Rain is coming to the Seattle area
Frustration grows, silence continues around WSU coach Nick Rolovich’s vaccination status
Sen. Mullet: Your insurance premiums should not rise needlessly
Editorial: Alaska Airlines right to ground anti-maskers — including state senator

Skagit Valley Herald
Seismic study shows potential problems with county buildings
Larsen visits Sedro-Woolley to talk federal funding for schools
State ferry system faces cancellations amid staffing shortages

Spokesman Review
Should Spokane homeless shelters be required to sign ‘good neighbor’ agreements?
Expanding workforce training, industry collaboration key to growing manufacturing industry, observers say
Feds OK plan to cut salmon fishing when needed for orcas
Opinion: Beth Connolly and Craig Meidl: COVID-19 has taken Opioid Use Disorder from bad to worse

Tri-City Herald
Walla Walla prison guard severely beat man to rise in outlaw biker gang, say police
Tri-Cities business leader spent 2 days in Idaho emergency room, waiting for ICU bed
315+ Tri-Cities students, staff out sick with COVID last week. Hundreds more quarantined

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla Center for Children and Families opens school year with preschool, transitional kindergarten

Washington Post
Parenting a child under 12 in the age of delta: ‘It’s like a fire alarm every day’
Facebook keeps researching its own harms — and burying the findings
Here’s why your food prices keep going up
SpaceX makes history by launching Inspiration4, first all-civilian crew, to orbit
At a quiet Senate hearing, four U.S. gymnasts made sure the truth was loud and uncomfortable
FDA review remains neutral on boosters ahead of critical Friday vote even as Pfizer pushes additional shots

Yakima Herald Republic
Month of unhealthy air in Yakima has affected schools, events, and sports. Is cleaner air on the horizon?
Camp Hope to suspend Yakima Greenway cleanup, homeless outreach due to funding issues
Yakima Valley schools prepare to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Indigenous woman missing from Tulalip Reservation, FBI offering up to $10,000 for information
Yakima veteran dismayed by U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, but does not regret his service
Letter: Vaccine mandate is absolutely nothing like ‘rape’

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KING5 TV (NBC)
King County to run increased Water Taxi service to West Seattle amid bridge repairs
Pierce County leaders move forward on plan to convert Comfort Inn into temporary housing
Students who attended Issaquah HS football game may have been exposed to COVID-19
The push for progress in Wapato: ‘We want to make sure the town can grow’
9 die in long-term care COVID-19 outbreaks in Jefferson, Clallam counties

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Carpenters striking for better pay
Spike in unvaccinated pregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19
Fight at Maple Valley school sparks concerns of racism
Seattle gallery owner shines light on Latinx artists in Northwest

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
State’s health care system under immense pressure despite possible slowdown in COVID cases
West Seattle Bridge on track to open in mid-2022, transportation officials say
All of Idaho now under Crisis Standards of Care as COVID-19 surges
Staffing shortages disrupts ferry service near Anacortes
Nearly 1,700 Afghan evacuees coming to Washington state

KNKX FM
Another breach at Washington governor’s mansion reveals ongoing security gaps
The Capitol Will Face Its Biggest Security Test Since Jan. 6 On Saturday

KUOW FM
Why ‘copious’ Rain Could Wash Washington’s Worries Away This Weekend
Pandemic updates for Seattle and the Northwest

Q13 TV (Fox)
King County offers $20 million in economic COVID-19 relief for cultural and creative arts industry

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Civic Skunkworks
Big Corporations Make Huge Profits When Your Taxes Are a Headache to File

Crosscut
Opinion: How can Seattle build climate resilience? Look to its schools

MyNorthwest
Olympia police prepare for possible weekend protests downtown
Seattle-area carpenters hit the picket lines Thursday, demand higher wages
How would crisis standards of care be enacted in Washington — and at what point?
King County could take control of troubled City Hall Park
Molly Moon CEO meets with Biden to discuss new vaccine requirements
Washington AG joins coalition in lawsuit against ‘wrong, unlawful’ Texas abortion ban
Seattle has now administered 1 million COVID tests at citywide locations
Boaters asked to give space, slow down to help pregnant orcas in J-Pod
Washington AG calls Biden’s effort to eliminate protections for Hanford workers ‘cruel’
Seattle City Council rejects using officer exodus savings on SPD hiring, retention

La Raza del Noroeste
Mes de la Herencia Hispana del 2021

PubliCola
Seattle’s Newest Department Aims to Change the City’s Response to Crisis Calls (Orwall)

Slog
New Report Recommends 52 Fixes for Seattle’s Other Police Department
When Will Seattle’s Covid Bubble Burst?

West Seattle Blog
West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force hears about ‘early work,’ low-bridge access changes, more
WATER TAXI: West Seattle run will stay on 7-day schedule through winter after all
VACCINATION: Flu, COVID shots available at local school clinics starting this weekend

Wednesday, Sept. 15

Washington state records over 7,000 deaths from COVID-19
More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data from the state Department of Health. The state reported the milestone on Tuesday, The Seattle Times reported. Washington eclipsed 6,000 deaths on July 12 and 5,000 deaths on March 3 this year. The nation’s first reported COVID-19 death, which took place in King County, was announced March 1, 2020. Continue reading at The Associated Press.

‘We feel defeated’: Washington healthcare workers struggle amid rising COVID-19 cases
Hospitals across Washington state have been dealing with staff shortages, and healthcare unions say the demands of COVID-19 have brought nurses and other workers to the breaking point. Many have already walked away. Continue reading at KING 5.

‘Notable shift to autumn,’ headed Seattle’s way, could spell end for wildfire risk in Western Washington
A strange, dry summer should soon come to a close. That’s according to meteorologists, who predict a parched Western Washington’s first soaking rain in months…The forecast calls for “a notable shift to autumn” Friday with two to four inches of rain in the mountains of Western Washington and about an inch near Puget Sound. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Bettina Hansen)

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Associated Press
Washington state records over 7,000 deaths from COVID-19
State workers seek exemptions to Washington vaccine mandate
Pandemic hasn’t dimmed Boeing’s rosy prediction for planes
2.8 million get health coverage during special COVID-19 sign-up
Officials urge boaters to steer clear of 3 pregnant Orcas
New requirement for Native American curriculum in CT schools may have ripple effect

Auburn Reporter
Auburn School District counts 67 COVID-19 cases in last 14 days

Bellevue Reporter
Small businesses in Bellevue have an opportunity to apply for $10,000 relief grants through Comcast RISE

Bellingham Herald
COVID-19 infection rates show improvement in four Whatcom County regions
Whatcom COVID update: ‘Too early’ to say county reaching a peak, as another death reported
How big a problem are online rental scams in Bellingham, and how can you avoid them?
Hospital officials say workers are burned out from fighting relentless COVID wave

Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
State employees including first responders sue state over vaccine mandate

Capital Press
Farm groups appeal for chance to speak about wolves

Columbian
Opinion: In Our View: Congress must take action on climate change

Everett Herald
Local hospitals continue to fill while COVID cases plateau
State Supreme Court to hear case of Edmonds gun-storage law
In heartbeat, app now hails citizen CPR in Snohomish County
12 Snohomish County aero firms get $19M for job protection
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: 7 reasons why filibuster reform increasingly likely
WaPo Comment: More in media won’t describe ballot farce as ‘audit’
Bloomberg Comment: Moderates may be real progressives on health care

The Facts Newspaper
Mayor Durkan Announces $9.8 Million to BIPOC- Led Community Organizations
Behavioral Health Resources for Back to School
More contracting opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses with new K C and State of WA
As increasing heat waves threaten Washington communities

High Country News
How wildlife sightings create community
‘All I want to do is help people get over this pandemic’

The Inlander
Eastern State Hospital shakes up top leadership accused of ignoring DV allegations by a former nurse now charged with murder

Kent Reporter
Kent City Council to repeal drug paraphernalia possession law

News Tribune
Pick for new Tacoma Housing Authority director under review after objections from staff (Nobles, Darneille)
Train derails at Port of Tacoma, knocks down power line
Seven new COVID-19 deaths in latest Pierce County totals

New York Times
Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Block Texas’ Restrictive Abortion Law
Covid Live Updates: E.U. Creates Agency to Guide Future Pandemic Responses
The Biden administration looks to expanded child care funds to combat labor shortages.
The U.S. makes coronavirus vaccinations mandatory for new immigrants.

Olympian
9 more Thurston residents die of COVID-19 as county posts record weekly case count
3 killer whales are pregnant and boaters need to stay far away, Washington officials say
Capitol Police officers face discipline for selfies with rioters, internal documents show

Peninsula Daily News
OUTDOORS: First razor clam digs for 2021-2022 get green light
Peninsula vaccination rates creep upward
Sequim council opposes health restrictions 4-3
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Peninsula hospitals postpone elective procedures

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing delivers 22 planes in August but loses ground to Airbus
Seattle aerospace companies see ‘unprecedented’ demand for cargo planes
Boeing’s outlook brightens as it anticipates global economic recovery
Skilled workers are scarce, posing a challenge for Biden’s infrastructure plan

Runta News
New Seattle Organization Addresses Gender-Based Violence in the EA Community

Seattle Times
‘Notable shift to autumn,’ headed Seattle’s way, could spell end for wildfire risk in Western Washington
Hanford workers sickened by toxic exposure will wait another year more for benefits
Housing group leveled empty Seattle motel, where homeless people slept, for tiny village
Thousands of Washington state workers seek exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Over 7,000 people have died from COVID in Washington state
Editorial: Help map Washington’s redistricting

Snoqualmie Valley Record
North Bend limits restrictions on low-income housing

South Seattle Emerald
Last-minute push for SPD hiring incentives fails

South Whidbey Record
Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
Climate committee convening Thursday

Spokesman Review
Hundreds of state troopers among the thousands of Washington state employees who want exemptions to Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
All nonemergency procedures halted at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital as COVID surges
Opinion: John McCarthy MD; Darryl Potyk MD; Michael J Ryan MD

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities COVID outbreaks growing. Fair cases investigated as hospitals hit new high
Hanford ill worker compensation case appealed to U.S. Supreme Court

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla Center for Children and Families opens school year with preschool, transitional kindergarten
Information on Eagles club shooting involving Walla Walla police officer remains scant
Fighting back ‘long-hauler’ impact of COVID-19, Walla Walla health provider uses faith, rest and love
How does the 2020 Census impact funding, planning and analysis?

Washington Post
The pandemic marks another grim milestone: 1 in 500 Americans have died of covid-19
In asking for emergency halt on Texas ban, Justice Dept. describes women, girls desperately seeking abortions out of state
Biden, business leaders to discuss vaccination mandates as poll shows public’s backing
U.S., Europe plan joint push to cut methane — and convince other nations to follow suit

Whidbey News-Times
Options mulled to reduce $429 million school project
COVID cases trend downward

Yakima Herald Republic
Kittitas schools to enforce mask mandate after COVID outbreak

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Lake Stevens family pleads for people to get vaccinated after father dies from COVID-19
Washington urges people with overdue utility bills to get help before shutoff moratorium ends Sept. 30
Washington traffic remains down 6% compared to pre-pandemic levels
‘We feel defeated’: Washington healthcare workers struggle amid rising COVID-19 cases
‘No evidence of systemic bias’ when it comes to traffic stops by Washington state troopers, study finds

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
King County could take control of troubled City Hall Park
Fred Hutch doctor wants COVID-19 booster approved for adults
Skagit County issues new rules for COVID-19 testing
Train derails near Port of Tacoma
3 killer whales are pregnant and boaters need to stay far away, Washington officials say

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Businesses call on city to prioritize safety as homeless camp fires explode across Seattle
Washington state reaches 7,000 total COVID-19 deaths
All-time high Covid hospitalizations in Idaho
Nearly half of Kaiser nurses consider leaving profession as contract deadline looms

KNKX FM
Babies on board! Three endangered Northwest killer whales look very pregnant in aerial photos
Listen: How’s the state’s COVID battle going? What will happen with state employees’ lawsuit?

KUOW FM
Seattle City Council Will Spend Extra Police Salaries on Community Groups, Not Hiring Bonuses
Washington troopers and public employees file lawsuit to overturn Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Pandemic updates for Seattle and the Northwest
Pfizer Analysis Makes Case For COVID Vaccine Booster
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Washington state Covid-19 hospitalizations still at ‘sobering’ levels

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle testing sites administer 1 million COVID-19 tests
Vaccines encouraged for eligible children as COVID cases spike among kids

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Crosscut
Opinion: Seattle Public Schools’ delta dysfunction

MyNorthwest
Seattle City Council rejects using officer exodus savings on SPD hiring, retention
Federal investigation suspects tampering caused Custer derailment
Bremerton coach turns to Supreme Court for second time in lawsuit over praying at games
Train derails, hits power pole near Port of Tacoma
Seattle area to get ‘storm we have been waiting for’ to close out week

Tuesday, Sept. 14

Washington’s COVID hospitalizations could be plateauing, but hospital leaders say it’s too early to say for sure
While the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Washington may be showing early signs of a plateau, infection numbers are still high and scenes inside health care facilities remain “really bad,” some state hospital leaders said Monday. Hospital officials counted 1,673 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the state as of Monday, compared with last week’s count of 1,674, Taya Briley, executive vice president of the Washington State Hospital Association, said at a news conference. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Poverty in U.S. declined last year as government aid made up for lost jobs
The coronavirus pandemic last year left millions of people out of work and set off the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. Yet the share of people living in poverty in the United States fell to a record low because of the government’s enormous relief effort. About 9.1 percent of Americans were poor last year, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, down from 11.8 percent in 2019. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Spencer Platt)

Underinvestment leaves child care providers struggling
Long before the global pandemic, the United States had woefully underinvested in the child care industry. The government directs only a small percent of funding toward child care compared with the whole U.S. education system, according to Ryan Pricco, the director of Policy & Advocacy at Tacoma-based nonprofit Child Care Aware Washington. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Samira George)