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Monday, Aug. 9

Landmark climate report promises massive effects for western U.S., Seattle
A new report on global climate change published early Monday morning provides a blunt assessment of a world under stress and changing at a hastening pace. The report, which says it’s “unequivocal” that humans are warming the world at a rate not seen in the last 2,000 years, blames climate change for shrinking glaciers, fueling heat waves, acidifying the oceans and making droughts more frequent. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Noah Berger)

Canada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again
Canada on Monday is lifting its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans. U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents must be both fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19 within three days to get across one of the world’s longest and busiest land borders. Continue reading at The Associated Press. (Elaine Thompson)

Inslee expected to announce vaccine mandate for state employees
On Monday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is holding a press conference where he is expected to announce a vaccine mandate for state employees and other efforts to increase vaccinations. While in Bremerton on Friday, Inslee said he’s considering a number of options to increase our state’s vaccination rates as the highly-contagious delta variant drives up cases and hospitalizations. Continue reading at KOMO News.

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Associated Press
Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials
U.S. job openings hit a record 10.1 million in June
Senators on left, right push infrastructure bill closer to final passage
Weekend Senate session stretches on to pass $1T infrastructure bill
Infrastructure bill stalled by GOP after Senate votes to advance
Canada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again
2 Seattle officers fired for presence on U.S. Capitol grounds during riot

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom home prices set torrid pace, with July median price jumping $100k in one year
Here’s how Bellingham is changing billing for water, sewer, stormwater utility customers
Bellingham settles police racial profiling lawsuit involving teen sent to detention center
Rain breaks Bellingham’s dry spell. Here’s what the forecast sees for heat, smoke
Canadian border agency strike ends. Here’s what that means for Whatcom traffic
As Point Roberts fights to open its border, COVID cases reportedly on rise in community

Columbian
Opinion: In Our View: Time will tell on public-option health insurance
Opinion: In Our View: Ferguson right to challenge opioid deal
Opinion: Cheers & Jeers: Family Fun; COVID again

The Daily News
Cowlitz County officers train on new use of force law, brace for possible arrest lags

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Huerta fined agrees to invest $ 2 million in workers’ housing, medical care
“Smart Garden” Technology Tried at Grandview Ranch
Health authorities seek to reduce the impact of the delta variant

Everett Herald
How to apply for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness
‘With the snap of a finger, we’re facing housing uncertainty’
Edmonds, trying again to find police chief, has 3 finalists
Everett offers $1 million in grants to boost city’s economy
It’s hurry up and wait coming off I-5 at Fourth in Marysville
Edmonds College head, a parking scofflaw, faces ethics fine
Viewpoints: A warning on climate from 14,000 research papers
Editorial: Take time to implement, adjust police reforms (Lovick, Bateman)
Bloomberg Comment: U.S. companies should mandate vaccines for workers
Bloomberg Comment: This school year can’t be a repeat of last year
WaPo Comment: New surge hits hospitals with worst kind of deja vu
WaPo Comment: College rankings have led higher ed away from mission
Comment: Lynnwood doesn’t need a new jail; it needs justice
Comment: Heat pumps bring a climate-change solution home
Letter: Recent reforms aren’t keeping police from making arrests

The Facts Newspaper
Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Pause Until January 31, 2022
Fire Restrictions Extended for Public Lands in Eastern Washington
City of Seattle Announces Over $50M of Recovery Investments in Second Wave of Seattle Rescue Plan
Childhood vaccinations required for back-to-school
City of Seattle Announces Partnerships to Open New Shelter Spaces
Mayor Durkan Issues Statement Following City Council’s Finance and Housing Committee Approval

High Country News
Reviving traditional Apsáalooke water sources

Kitsap Sun
New center aims to close healthcare gap for Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe members

News Tribune
$80 million or more could land you 129 acres in auction of federal site in Auburn
Lagging vaccine rates, and not just for COVID, worry area physicians
Facing labor shortage, construction industry finds hope in Pierce County youth
Does historic preservation curb affordable housing, equity in Tacoma? Debate is on near UPS

New York Times
A Hotter Future Is Certain, Climate Panel Warns. But How Hot Is Up to Us.
Democrats unveil $3.5 trillion budget blueprint, without addressing the debt limit.
The Delta Variant Is Sending More Children to the Hospital. Are They Sicker, Too?
Covid Live Updates: U.S. Is Averaging More Than 100,000 Cases a Day
The Education Department ends its effort to stop states from suing federal student loan servicers.
Biden, in a Push to Phase Out Gas Cars, Tightens Pollution Rules
Biden Announces Record Amount of Climate Resilience Funding

Olympian
The weekend weather was pleasant. Now, get ready for much hotter weather this week
Panattoni development proposal emerges for Port of Olympia property in Tumwater
Group that wants to provide legal help to Eyman starts fight with disclosure commission
COVID-19 outbreak hits Olympia homeless camps as Thurston cases hit all-time high
Police should respond to mental health calls, AG says
Olympia City Council will resume Zoom meetings because of rise in COVID cases

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County unveils process for asking for American Rescue Plan Act funds
New record for COVID in Clallam
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Covid in Clallam County: Record case numbers overall; jail and OMC report staff positives

Port Townsend Leader
Seven more COVID-19 infections found in Jefferson County Friday
Nurse Consult Line reopened for COVID-19

Puget Sound Business Journal
Automation, higher pay and new hours: How businesses are coping with the labor shortage
Could easier access to credit spell danger for businesses and consumers? Yes
SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program reached more Black, women business owners in 2021
Covid-19-fueled market leads to more equity-rich homeowners
Sound Transit light rail realignment keeps promise to Pierce, Snohomish counties

Seattle Times
Landmark climate report promises massive effects for western U.S., Seattle
The heat is back: Seattle to see hot, possibly record-breaking temps this week
Downtown Seattle population rebounds, hits new high in 2021
Canada begins allowing vaccinated US citizens to visit again
Worker shortages complicate Seattle-Tacoma Airport’s bounce back to pre-pandemic travel numbers
The heat is rising and so is the danger to farmworkers. We can do something about it
Because of a ‘debt of gratitude,’ the Seike Japanese Garden at SeaTac lives on
Opinion: I, too, was separated from my family: America must do right by refugees

Skagit Valley Herald
Number of new cases of COVID-19 in Skagit County is 114 for the week
Notorious pest shows up in Skagit County corn field
State approves steelhead farming at local Cooke Aquaculture facility
Orcas’ brief visit to Salish Sea bookended by causes of celebration, mourning
Landowners, Fish and Wildlife team up to take on elk

The Skanner
Washington Supreme Court to Hear Police Public Records Case

Tri-City Herald
‘On divert.’ Some Tri-Cities patients being sent hundreds of miles for an open hospital bed
COVID hospital patient counts rise to near Tri-Cities record. More deaths reported
Tri-Cities area woman infected with West Nile virus, 1st case in WA state this year

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Walla Walla Valley businesses adjust operations, practices as pandemic enters month 17
City of Walla Walla official urges vaccination as hospitalization with COVID-19 climb

Washington Post
Humans have pushed the climate into ‘unprecedented’ territory, landmark U.N. report finds
Democrats release $3.5 trillion budget blueprint as Senate prepares to finish infrastructure debate
What you should know about indoor dining amid the delta variant

Yakima Herald Republic
Q&A: Understanding the latest local COVID-19 trends and what to do about them
Logging near Cle Elum aims to protect forest land and communities from megafires
Apple growers forecast better harvest than 2020, but weather still a wild card
Opinion: Salmon program helps kids find their way
Letter: Unvaccinated cause needless suffering, expense

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Canadian border reopens to Americans
Common questions about the US-Canada border reopening answered
‘Code red for humanity’ | UN climate change report issues dire warning

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Canada begins allowing vaccinated U.S. citizens to visit again
Seattle Police Chief fires two officers at Capitol on Jan. 6
DOH warns of toxic algae blooms following pet deaths

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee expected to announce vaccine mandate for state employees
Canadian border now open to fully vaccinated US citizens

KNKX FM
Fauci hopeful COVID vaccines get full OK by FDA within weeks

KUOW FM
Seattle Police Chief Fires Two Officers for Actions at Capitol Riots
Pandemic blog: Washington’s hospitals are filling up
Senate Democrats Roll Child Care And Immigration Into A $3.5T Budget Framework
The U.S. Attracts Fewer International Students, Loses Billions In Revenue. Here’s Why
A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now
Photos: Seattle masks back up as delta variant surges

KXLY (ABC)
Gov. Inslee expected to announce state employee vaccine mandate Monday
Firefighters battle brush fire in Spokane Valley
‘We are going to run out of time’: Community rallies to save salmon
WA Dept. of Health warns of toxic algae in Spokane area

Q13 TV (Fox)
Border reopening: Canada travel requirements for fully-vaccinated Americans
Heating up: Excessive Heat Watch issued for Western Washington
Temperatures climbing back into the 90s this week in Western Washington
Canada travel requirements for fully-vaccinated Americans

Web

Civic Skunkworks
Noncompetes and No-Poach Agreements Have Destroyed Opportunities for Tens of Millions of American Workers
You Pay a Higher Percentage of Your Net Worth in Taxes Than Most Billionaires Do

Crosscut
Pandemic and politics drive mass exodus of WA public health leaders

MyNorthwest
Trio of Seattle’s largest theater, music venues to require proof of vaccination
‘Big time warm up,’ smoke on the way to Western Washington
As Sound Transit reworks light rail projects, group renews push for network of gondolas
SPD Chief terminates two officers who were outside US Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
Staffing shortage leads to backups at Puget Sound vet clinics
Border employees in Canada reach deal hours after strike action

Friday, August 6

Washington attorney general’s office says police can still respond to non-criminal incidents
In a memo to state lawmakers this week, the Washington Attorney General’s Office (AGO) said a new police use-of-force law that recently took effect does not prevent officers from responding to mental health and other community welfare calls. Several Washington police agencies had signaled their intent to stop responding to calls for service involving non-criminal activities because of HB 1310. That law, which took effect along with several other sweeping police reform measures July 25, instructs officers to, among other things, exhaust de-escalation tactics and “[leave] the area if there is no threat of imminent harm and no crime has been committed.” Continue reading at NW News Network. (Max Pixel)

Police accountability will require leadership, courage and follow-up
By the time the state Legislature convened in January for the 2021 session, our state and nation had endured months of pain and public outcry over a series of high-profile police killings of members of communities of color, including some of our neighbors here in Washington. People turned out across the state to demonstrate against the killings of George Floyd, Manuel Ellis, Charleena Lyles, John T. Williams and many others. The police response to the demonstrations unfortunately exacerbated a deepening distrust by the very communities that the police are sworn to protect and serve. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Paul Tong/Op-Art)

Spokane organizations aim to debunk ‘fear-based’ perception of Washington’s new police-reform laws
More than a dozen community organizations on Thursday held a news conference aimed at debunking community perceptions of new police reform laws in Washington. After a week of collaborating with Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane leader Liz Moore, Jac Archer of Spokane Community Against Racism felt the need to host an in-person event to address myths and concerns regarding the new police reform measures, house bills 1054 and 1310. Continue reading at Spokesman-Review.

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Associated Press
Legal memo says reform law doesn’t prevent police response (Johnson)
Northwest heat wave targeted vulnerable, tested climate prep

Bellingham Herald
Northwest heat wave targeted vulnerable, tested climate prep
Police should respond to mental health calls, AG says
Glut of container ships expected to keep arriving on West Coast and Bellingham Bay
Whatcom’s surpassing milestone a reminder ‘that the coronavirus isn’t done with us’

Capital Press
Colvilles sue federal government over 2015 wildfire damage
Yakima County dairy fights back-pay claims

Everett Herald
Legal memo says reform law doesn’t prevent police response (Johnson)
Light rail timeline slips, but extension north is assured
Fifth wave: Snohomish County COVID hospitalizations rising
U.S. Trade Representative meets regional food producers
Bloomberg Comment: As covid variants march on, it’s time to protect kids
Commentary: Parents still have co-teaching role as schools open
Letter: Democrats seek balance between capitalism, socialism

News Tribune
Evacuation notice lifted late Thursday after crews contain brush fire in Bonney Lake
Pierce County COVID case rates headed in wrong direction. More than 270 reported Thursday
Pierce County’s emergency call center confirms coronavirus outbreak among employees
Fearing bonfires and keggers, Fox Islanders ask PenMet to rethink eviction of park hosts

New York Times
The U.S. economy added 943,000 jobs in July.
No Work, No Food: Pandemic Deepens Global Hunger
Infrastructure Bill Would Add $256 Billion to Deficit, Analysis Finds
Push to Return 116,000 Native American Remains Is Long-Awaited
Opinion: Get Vaccinated. Get Masked. It’s the Only Way Out of This.

Olympian
Police should respond to mental health calls, AG says (Goodman, Johnson)
Supportive housing planned for site near St. Peter Hospital where RVs are camped
How busy are Thurston County’s hospitals? Councilman shares troubling data
Tribes, environmental groups call for this captive orca’s return

Puget Sound Business Journal
The Delta variant is altering return-to-office plans. Here’s where Seattle’s tech giants stand.
In the Puget Sound region housing affordability ‘has left the building’
Biden, in a push to phase out gas cars, tightens pollution rules
Expedia will donate up to $12M to UNICEF’s Covid-19 vaccination efforts

Seattle Times
Pedersen & Dhingra: Police accountability will require leadership, courage and follow-up
Seattle police fatally shoot man near White Center while serving warrant in homicide case

Skagit Valley Herald
U.S Trade Representative Tai visits Skagit County to discuss farm trade
Skagit County resumes mask requirement in indoor county facilities, including fairgrounds
United General Medical Center requiring COVID-19 vaccines for staff

Spokesman Review
Spokane organizations aim to debunk ‘fear-based’ perception of Washington’s new police-reform laws
Hospital capacity is tight as a new COVID surge takes off in Spokane, with some facilities postponing nonemergency surgeries
Senate nears vote on $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure package
Northwest heat wave in June tested climate prep

Tri-City Herald
Thunderstorms, gusting wind possible in Tri-Cities. Red flag fire warning issued
This officer was fired for shooting 2 people in Seattle. Now he’s on the Richland force
Tri-Cities hospitals treating younger patients for COVID. Vaccine demand growing

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Oregon schools in the Walla Walla Valley react to change in mask rules
Walla Walla Valley wine grape yields hit hard by year of bad weather
Walla Walla airport appears to avoid fuel scare hitting Inland Northwest
Columbia County plans public hearing to discuss fireworks ban options
City of Walla Walla official urges vaccination as hospitalization with COVID-19 climb
Vaccines will be required for employees at Providence health system in Walla Walla and across Washington

Yakima Herald Republic
Schneider Springs Fire grows to 4,000 acres near Bumping Lake
General election field all but set as Yakima County winds down vote-counting; Davis second in Yakima School Board race
Raising salmon offers students connection to environment, Yakama tribal culture
Bloomberg Opinion: The FDA needs to clear the air on vaccine approval

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KING5 TV (NBC)
King County Courthouse workers to hold rally over safety concerns
Transgender city councilwoman confronts Aberdeen store owner over controversial sign
Tacoma pastors called on to encourage vaccination in Pierce County
Yes, there’s a rise in child COVID-19 cases but it’s not yet known if the delta variant is more dangerous for kids

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Workers rally to demand removal of King County courthouse homeless camp
Fractured homeless response means no removal of violent homeless camp anytime soon
Health leaders working to slow spread of Delta variant in Washington state
Confusion over state’s new police reform laws continues for some law enforcement agencies

KXLY (ABC)
Legal memo says Washington’s reform law doesn’t prevent police response (Johnson)
Local advocacy groups celebrate new police reform laws
Fewer children updating vaccinations during the pandemic
‘This is becoming a disease of the unvaccinated’: Doctors urge vaccines as COVID hospitalizations surge

NW Public Radio
Washington attorney general’s office says police can still respond to non-criminal incidents

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle Public Schools not offering virtual learning option for grades 6-12
CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
Washington Supreme Court to hear public records case involving Seattle officers at Capitol seige
Makah Tribe rolls back to Phase 2 amid COVID-19 outbreak

Web

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Barrier to Entry
Barrera de entrada

MyNorthwest
Seattle schools scale back plan to offer full-time virtual learning option
Seattle-area dry streak ends at 51 days, with another heat wave on the horizon
Officers shoot, kill homicide suspect in White Center
King County Health Officer: Getting vaccinated is still the best tool to fight delta
Seattle teenager wins gold in first ever Olympic women’s 200m canoe sprint
Federal Way mother’s Facebook post inadvertently leads FBI to son linked to Jan. 6 riot
With COVID cases rising, Amazon delays return to offices to early 2022
County leaders caution Sound Transit plans for light rail could fall ‘victim to local interests’

Slog
Sound Transit Approves Plan that Accelerates Timeline for Seattle Stations, Addresses Funding Gap

Thursday, Aug. 5

Here’s how much Washington will get for roads, bridges and more from Biden infrastructure deal
Washington stands to gain at least $7.2 billion in federal funding over the next five years to help rebuild roads, expand the state’s electric vehicle network, improve public transportation and more under the infrastructure bill now moving through the Senate. The estimates are from the White House, which is pushing hard for the legislation negotiated by members of both parties. Final Senate votes are expected within the next few days, and the House is expected to consider the legislation later next month. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

Serious gaps in mental health care in Washington prisons, report warns
Inadequate mental health care in Washington prisons is putting some prisoners at heightened risk of self-harm and suicide, and contributing to lengthy stays in solitary confinement, according to a new ombuds report. The report, months in the making, sounds the alarm about numerous shortcomings, including mental health workers with hefty caseloads and distressed prisoners who have to wait to see a mental health professional. Continue reading at KUOW. (Washington State Department of Corrections)

COVID-19 cases among children force Washington childcare centers to temporarily close
An increase in COVID-19 cases among children is becoming apparent in childcare centers in Washington state as the delta variant continues to spread. Several childcare providers have temporarily closed due to COVID cases among children, according to the Washington Childcare Centers Association. “If a child comes up positive, which is way more likely now with this delta strain – it was almost unheard of at least in Washington for a child to come up positive with the original strain – but with delta, we’re hearing it more and more,” said Julie Schroath, communications coordinator at WCCA. Continue reading at KING 5.

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Associated Press
Makah Tribe rolls back to Phase 2 amid COVID-19 outbreak
Facebook shuts out NYU academics’ research on political ads
Smoke, ash, heat and drought hurting Washington agriculture
Brewster farm to pay more than $2 million after COVID deaths
Washington Supreme Court to hear police public records case
Moderna: COVID-19 booster shot might be needed before winter

Bellingham Herald
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
Whatcom sees largest COVID increase since February, delta variant cases more than triple
Here’s how much Washington will get for roads, bridges and more from Biden infrastructure deal
With supply still tight, these Bellingham apartment projects are being considered
Friday’s weather will make or break this 60-year climate record for Bellingham
How many COVID cases and hospitalizations were in fully vaccinated Whatcom residents?
Washington lawmakers ask for emergency exemption to border closure to ‘save Point Roberts’
Can kids develop long COVID? Study offers clues as new school year looms
Most unvaccinated people fear vaccines are more dangerous than coronavirus, poll finds
Fauci fears that a variant worse than delta is coming, says COVID-19 cases may double
How do COVID infections differ in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated people? What to know
Whom do unvaccinated Americans blame for COVID surge? Here’s what a poll found

Capital Press
Washington fruit grower resists class-action suit designation
Washington state fruit grower settles fine over farmworker housing

Columbian
Opinion: In Our View: WA Cares Fund comes with concerns

Everett Herald
Native American remains found at Oak Harbor construction site
WaPo Comment: Fed up, businesses, employers are mandating vaccines
Bloomberg Comment: Trump, tax lawyers wrong about Congress’ oversight
Editorial: What’s it going to take to get more vaccinated?

Kitsap Sun
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health won’t require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine

News Tribune
Kudos to Tacoma bars, restaurants for requiring proof of vaccine. More should follow
Employees walk out over working conditions at Burger King in Key Peninsula mall
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department investigating alleged molestation reported on ferry
New two-building project could bring affordable housing to Tacoma’s Lincoln District
One Pierce County town has now banned all short-term rentals and Airbnbs. Here’s why

New York Times
Biden, in a Push to Phase Out Gas Cars, Will Tighten Pollution Rules
Return to Work? Not With Child Care Still in Limbo, Some Parents Say.

Olympian
‘Significant distributor’ of methamphetamine in the South Sound sentenced in Tacoma
Soldier from JBLM hasn’t been seen since Sunday — authorities seek public’s help

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Protection Island fire extinguished after burning 22 acres

Port Townsend Leader
Jefferson Healthcare looking at mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health care employees

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon pushes return-to-office date to January 2022
Seattle Children’s investigation ends, but lack of transparency could have ‘chilling effect’

Seattle Times
Seattle City Council shields JumpStart tax revenue, creates new budget-forecasting office
King County to pay $1.5 million in 2016 shooting death of pregnant Muckleshoot mother Renee Davis
Snohomish County pays $150,000 to settle lawsuit filed by man beaten into a coma by a deputy with a troubled history
Heat was contributing factor in July death of Yakima Valley farmworker
Orcas’ brief visit to Salish Sea bookended by celebration, mourning

Skagit Valley Herald
On alert: Community awareness grows while final touches are made for new tsunami sirens
United General Medical Center requiring COVID-19 vaccines for staff
Port, Ziply to bring 1,200 fiber internet connections to east Skagit County
Material delays slowing construction of mental health facility

The Skanner
Community Honors Slain Washington Detective

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Opinion: Technology and the post-pandemic restructuring of education

Spokesman Review
Spokane health board responds to call for Amelia Clark’s termination
Colville Tribes sue U.S. government, seeking damages for failure to manage forests that burned in massive 2015 wildfires
Avista Corp. reports dip in Q2 earnings, cites increase in power supply costs
‘A heart for working with students’: Spokane Public Schools needs more paraeducators
WaPo Opinion: As bad as COVID-19 has been, a future pandemic could be worse – unless we act now
Opinion: Steven C. Amstrup: The worst thing about this summer’s heat.

Tri-City Herald
Employer of 1,400 Tri-Cities area workers to require COVID vaccinations
Daily Tri-Cities COVID cases continue climb. More patients hospitalized
UPDATE: West Nile virus found in all 3 cities, including Columbia Park

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Oregon’s governor says health care workers must vaccinate or test weekly for COVID-19
As Walla Walla Valley COVID-19 cases climb, Washington hospital officials urge vaccinations for healthcare workers

Washington Post
Senate infrastructure bill sets stage for massive effort to make broadband more available and affordable
Moderna says its vaccine is 93 percent effective six months after full immunization
A critical ocean system may be heading for collapse due to climate change, study finds
Richard Trumka, head of the AFL-CIO, dies at 72.
U.S. health-care system ranks last among 11 high-income countries, researchers say
The GOP pushed Benghazi probes for years. It’s already done with Jan. 6.

Yakima Herald Republic
Masks, vaccines recommended as Yakima County COVID-19 cases surge
Opinion: City needs a problem for this solution

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KING5 TV (NBC)
COVID-19 cases among children force Washington childcare centers to temporarily close
Federal Way man arrested for allegedly participating in Capitol riot on Jan. 6
Bonney Lake officers say new reform laws kept them from tracking armed suspect (Johnson)
Downtown Seattle sees influx of new, returning residents
At least 31 new fires spark in Washington after lightning storm, concerning state officials

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Coronavirus: Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective for up to 6 months
Brush fire burns 25 acres on Protection Island
Seattle Children’s sees increase in children with COVID-19
Masks required for all visitors, staff when in public spaces in city of Bellingham facilities

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Confusion over new police reform law continues amid calls for special session by lawmakers (Johnson)
Should state’s primary election date be moved to boost turnout?
Seattle doctors seeing more kids with severe COVID-19 symptoms as Delta variant spreads
Are vaccine mandates legal in Washington state?
King County courthouse workers plan rally amid mounting concerns about building safety
Sheriff’s K9 bites child during National Night Out demonstration

KNKX FM
Immigrant Activists Say ICE Is Purposely Targeting Them. They’re Urging Biden To Help

KUOW FM
Pandemic blog: Washington’s hospitals are filling up
Another consequence of the Northwest heat dome? Lake gunk
Serious gaps in mental health care in Washington prisons, report warns
UW study links fine particulate air pollution to dementia

KXLY (ABC)
Coronavirus hospitalizations across region double in one week
School districts that don’t enforce mask-wearing will lose state funding, says OSPI
Farm company to spend more than $2 million improving conditions for workers

Q13 TV (Fox)
An epicenter of violence in Seattle has gotten so bad, the sheriff is telling employees to work from home
Future of nursing looks bright, but current shortage is more severe following pandemic
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
One million dollars up for grabs for innovative ideas to boost the economy in Everett

Web

Crosscut
What would you need to give up to save salmon in WA?

MyNorthwest
County leaders caution Sound Transit plans for light rail could fall ‘victim to local interests’
St. Michael ER in Bremerton still closed, no reopening date in sight
Washington State Fair plans to carry on despite rise in COVID cases
State sounds alarm over latest rise in COVID cases with hospitals strained to their limit
Seattle area continues march toward record dry streak despite thunderstorms

Wednesday, Aug. 4

Health officials concerned with uptick in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations in Washington due to delta variant
Health officials are raising concerns about a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Washington due to the spread of the delta variant. The state Department of Health on Tuesday reported 600 hospitalizations statewide — a 20% increase since last week. An average of 1,500 new daily cases have been reported over the past four days and the percent of positive tests has climbed to 5.5%, up from 2% a month ago. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Elaine Thompson)

State’s dairy workers begin earning overtime with new law
Washington state dairy workers can start earning overtime pay after a new law took effect July 25. The law, signed by Gov. Jay Inslee in May, allows dairy farmers to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for any work above 40 hours per week. Farm workers had previously been exempt from overtime pay because they were excluded from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Continue reading at Auburn Reporter. (Conor Wilson)

Western forests face devastating consequences of climate change, wildfires
Wildfires are an increasingly dangerous threat to people, wildlife, and property in the American West, but that threat could eventually taper off. That’s not necessarily a good thing. Maureen Kennedy is an assistant professor of wildfire and forest management at the University of Washington Tacoma. She told KUOW’s Paige Browning about her research. Continue reading at KUOW. (Unsplash and Matt Howard)

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Associated Press
WA sees 1,500 new cases a day of COVID-19 in recent days
Southern Resident orca near Washington state presumed dead
NLRB preliminary finding revives labor organizing at Amazon
Spirit cancels half its flights; American also struggling

Aberdeen Daily World
Work begins Aug. 16 to stabilize 101 at Cosi Hill slide area

Auburn Reporter
State’s dairy workers begin earning overtime with new law (Keiser)

Bainbridge Island Review
COVID, housing, budget discussed at BI school meeting

Bellevue Reporter
Independent investigation conducted after Lynnwood Jail death

Capital Press
Vilsack on wildfires: Nation, Oregon face ‘larger challenges’
Lightning sparks new wave of wildfires in Cascades
Washington Ecology to fund drought relief
Risk of large fires to stay high into fall
Tree fruit growers assess damage from late June heat wave
Hot, gusty weather could mean explosive fire growth in West

Columbian
PeaceHealth to require vaccinations for workers

Courier-Herald
Tax breaks for apartment developments? City seeks public comment
Letter: Americans deserve Medicare for All

The Daily News
BPA’s first rate cut in decades may not affect local costs
PeaceHealth, Kaiser Permanente requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees

Everett Herald
Woman left alone for 3 hours at Lynnwood Jail killed herself
New low-income apartments to replace Whispering Pines
Bloomberg Comment: ‘Median voter’ doesn’t ask for much but gets it
Letter: Vaccine opponents risk tragedy for more than themselves
Letter: Students need to be taught history, warts and all

Islands’ Weekly
Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
‘Unprecedented growth in garbage’

Journal of the San Juan Islands
San Juan County COVID case cluster investigation underway

Kent Reporter
King County has no plans to buy any Kent hotels for the homeless

Kitsap Sun
Kitsap racial equity grants help two nonprofits aid kids ‘on a bigger scale’

Mercer Island Reporter
Mercer Island families prepare for return to in-person learning

News Tribune
‘No-poop zones.’ Residents say travelers are using Pierce County community as a toilet
With cases stacking up, Pierce County court adjusts COVID rules to get trials moving
Following potential COVID exposure, it’s back to Zoom for Gig Harbor council
You can visit national parks for free on two days in August. Here’s what to know

New York Times
Trump asks a judge to block the Treasury Dept. from giving his tax returns to Congress.
Defense Secretary Weighs Recommending Vaccine Mandate for Troops
Amazon Faces Wider Fight Over Labor Practices
In the Infrastructure Bill, a Recognition: Climate Change Is a Crisis
Democrats Seek $500 Billion in Climate Damages From Big Polluting Companies

Olympian
Thurston County confirms fourth COVID-19 outbreak at jail
Medic One levy lift passing by wide margin in early returns Tuesday night
Thurston sees 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 196 cases
119 COVID-19 cases in 2 weeks prompts closure of UNFI’s Centralia distribution center
Restaurant fined repeatedly for defying Washington COVID restrictions closes for good
Editorial: Washington state’s police reform is taking effect without alternatives in place

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County Commissioners award $5.5 million bid for first phase of Lower Dungeness levee project
Makah Tribe strengthens its rules as COVID-19 cases rise
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Protection Island fire fills bay with smoke

Puget Sound Business Journal
Push continues for more Restaurant Revitalization Fund money as advocates warn of closures
Biden sets eviction ban in variant-stricken areas
PeaceHealth becomes latest system in Washington state to require caregiver vaccinations
Data shows downtown Seattle is recovering more slowly than other big cities
Redfin pushes back office reopening, will require vaccinations for returning workers

Seattle Medium
Durkan Proposes Comprehensive Budget Plan To Address SPD Hiring, Reduce Gun Violence, And Invest In Alternatives
City Of Seattle To Invest Over $50 Million In Second Wave Of Rescue Plan

Seattle Times
Health officials concerned with uptick in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations in Washington due to delta variant
Opinion: How we can restore forests, increase fire resilience and protect communities
Editorial: Take a step back from the grand reopening

Skagit Valley Herald
Orcas’ brief visit to Salish Sea bookended by causes of celebration, mourning

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie police chief explains impact of state’s new reform laws
Letter: New education legislation signed into law

South Whidbey Record
Projects inch closer to federal funding
Letter: Should be less reactive and better informed
Letter: Cost of childcare seems high, but not when you consider factors

Spokesman Review
Spokane businesses joining national push to require proof of vaccinations
Unhappy campers: Several camps shutter due to poor air quality

Tri-City Herald
West Nile virus found in Kennewick and Richland. Here’s where
Tri-Cities air deteriorates to ‘very unhealthy.’ Excessive heat watch issued

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Goodwill move from Walla Walla to College Place good to go after pandemic pause

Washington Post
Last-minute eviction ban extension fuels confusion and is too late for some
Mexico to sue U.S.-based gunmakers over flow of arms across border
Tens of millions of people have been moving into flood zones, satellite imagery shows
Most unvaccinated Americans believe coronavirus vaccine poses greater health risk than the disease, poll finds
Officer killed in attack outside Pentagon identified, was Army veteran
Virtually all emperor penguins doomed for extinction by 2100 as climate change looms, study finds
Here’s what we know about the delta-plus variant

Yakima Herald Republic
As COVID-19 increases, Yakima County health care providers weigh vaccine requirements for staff
Hearing delayed; Yakima council member Jason White remains under protection order
‘There was nothing we could save’: Heat wave cooked Walla Walla sweet onions to mush
Letter: Disinformation is putting vaccine doubters at risk

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington homeowners experiencing ‘sticker shock’ when pandemic-related ‘mortgage forbearance’ ends
Acts of domestic terrorism targeting railroads a concern for law enforcement in Washington
CDC issues new targeted eviction moratorium due to COVID-19, but can’t extend full moratorium without Congress

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Delta variant drives spike in cases, hospitalizations as state leaders urge vaccine
Redmond area residents irked after learning county bought nearby hotel for homeless
Could Seattle follow NYC and push patrons to show proof of vaccination at indoor venues?
Montlake Bridge closing for almost a month to replace entire deck in $7M project
Vancouver approves ‘supportive campsites’ for homeless
Winner of Washington state’s $250,000 military COVID-19 vaccine lottery announced

KNKX FM
What does a fifth wave of COVID mean for WA – masks, vaccine mandates, another lockdown?
After months of requests, Native American religious sweat lodge ceremony will resume at WA prisons
Pierce County Council says equity should play role in how it distributes services, resources

KUOW FM
Pandemic blog: Washington’s hospitals are filling up
Crews From Alaska To Puerto Rico Are Trying To Control The Bootleg Fire
New research models possibly devastating consequences of climate change and wildfires for western forests
The Biden Administration Plans A New Eviction Moratorium After A Federal Ban Lapsed

KXLY (ABC)
‘People are just literally jumping ship’: Homeschooling surges across the nation, local families make switch
WA Department of Health concerned over rise in cases and hospitalizations
Smoke, ash, heat and drought hurting Washington agriculture

NW Public Radio
Biden asks governors: How can we help with western wildfires?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington sees 1,500 new cases a day of COVID-19 in recent days

Web

Crosscut
Washington tribe calls on Seattle City Light to remove the Gorge Dam
Fury with Seattle Children’s builds after racism report kept private

MyNorthwest
State sounds alarm over latest rise in COVID cases with hospitals strained to their limit
Seattle area continues march toward record dry streak despite thunderstorms next door
Two major Washington health care providers will require vaccinations for employees
Microsoft delays return to office, will require workers to be vaccinated

Tuesday, August 3

‘Every hospital is quite full’ in Washington as delta variant of coronavirus spreads
Health care leaders are again becoming increasingly worried about hospital capacity in Washington as intensive care units and emergency rooms start to fill up, driven by the spread of the extremely transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus among unvaccinated residents. Cassie Sauer, president and CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association, said during a Monday news conference that the delta variant, which now is responsible for most new cases of infection in the state, is one of the biggest concerns among health leaders. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ellen M. Banner)

With federal eviction moratorium lifted, Washington tenants, landlords relying on state’s ‘bridge’ program
With the federal eviction moratorium having expired this weekend, tenants and landlords in Washington are relying on the state’s “bridge” program to ease them out of the situation. For tenants and landlords alike, the new program remains confusing, and evictions are likely still coming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium was first put into place September 2020 and has been extended three times, but expired Saturday. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

State overdose deaths rose in the first quarter of 2021. How did Thurston fare?
Statewide overdose deaths increased in the first three months of 2021 compared to 2020. Overdoses increased from 377 in the first three months of 2020 to 429 in 2021, according to preliminary data from the state Department of Health. About 191 overdoses from 2021 are linked to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine, per a July 20 news release. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Craig Kohlruss)