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Monday, April 5

WA pushes beyond clearing sexual assault evidence kits
Turned away at the hospital, all but ignored at the police station and her case ultimately dismissed despite internal injuries and evidence of drugs in her system, Seattle resident Leah Griffin felt she had nowhere to turn for justice after being raped in 2014. “When it happened to me, I was so shocked at how bad it was,” Griffin said. “Every single part of the system was broken — nothing worked.” Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)

Clock ticking as Washington state lawmakers consider new drug-possession law
Like elsewhere in America, debates have percolated at the Washington Capitol over the years about shifting the response to drug use toward treatment and away from criminal punishments. But the state Supreme Court’s decision in February striking down Washington’s drug possession statute — essentially invalidating decades of felony convictions — changed the discussion overnight. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren)

While Oregon’s Legislature Feuds, Washington Lawmakers Find A Way To Work Together
Washington and Oregon are both handily controlled by Democrats, contain many of the same persistent concerns over an urban-rural divide, and frequently take up similar legislation. So how is it that one legislature is in a state of perpetual dysfunction, and the other is, by comparison, a model of respectful bipartisanship? Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Austin Jenkins)

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Associated Press
Activists want change to debt-based license suspension bills (Salomon, Cleveland, Pedersen)

Aberdeen Daily World
Troubling trend: some who receive first vaccine dose not scheduling their second
Hoquiam School District moving to five days a week of in-person learning after spring break
Commentary: FDR had the Great Depression, but Biden has Big Data

Auburn Reporter
Auburn police lift pandemic-related booking restrictions
Homeless encampments on the rise in Auburn Environmental Park
Rep. Schrier visits Auburn school’s rapid testing pilot site
Editorial: Lawmakers test public’s patience on gun laws
Violence Against Women Act becomes political victim | Roegner

Bainbridge Island Review
How your state leaders voted (Hansen, Simmons, Rolfes)
Answer on guns staring us in the face
State of the nation could include D.C.

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
After 2020’s destructive wildfire season, infusion of state funding on the horizon (Springer)
As staff are vaccinated, students return, Whatcom schools adjust to this COVID safety rule
Whatcom County sees 31 new COVID cases Saturday
Broadband, affordable housing and more for Whatcom. Here’s what’s in state capital budgets (Tharinger, Frockt)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Friday in Washington state
State Patrol increases presence at Capitol in Olympia Friday after D.C. tragedy
Have an idea to improve masks? Biden administration holds $500K ‘innovation’ contest

Capital Press
‘I’M STILL HERE’: Agriculture breathes a sigh of relief after a year of pandemic
Republican hopeful talks to produce WA overtime deal (Springer)

Columbian
Cheers & Jeers: Sharing meals, virus cases

The Daily News
Local health, social service organizations plan COVID-19 vaccines for the homeless
County health department urges caution over spring break amid rising COVID-19 cases

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
People over 18 Can Get Vaccinated Saturday at Yakima Vaccination Clinic
Low-cost dental care offered at Yakima Valley College
1,200 daily vaccines will be administered at the Community Vaccination Center
The importance of the Spanish language in Yakima County, in the world

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Cornfield Report: Could a carbon tax find its way into a grand bargain? (Mullet, Dhingra, Ortiz-Self)
‘Tempers have consequences’: Everett road-rage trial begins
Passenger service at Paine Field is gradually bouncing back
‘Enough is enough,’ Marysville father says of racist threats
Snohomish Education Foundation awards grants
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: Moms call shots on kids’ vaccines; for some it’s a no
How to get vaccinated in Snohomish County
Bloomberg Comment: Building back better means new green jobs
Editorial: Help map county’s internet dead spots
Letter: GOP needs to reject Trump’s lies
Letter: Addressing global poverty addresses many problems

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way says no to county’s needle exchange program

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Port Orchard residents parade their support for Asian American neighbors
Black woman says Bremerton police dismissive of her report of a man spitting at her
Kitsap Rescue Mission to open 24/7 shelter in former fitness club building in South Kitsap
Demo hydrogen fuel cell electric bus hits the road at Kitsap Transit
Leftover doses? Standby lists? Looking for a COVID-19 shot? Here’s where to look.

News Tribune (subscription required)
To the bank! Suggs hits the winner, Zags top UCLA 93-90
Puyallup Tribe plans large warehouse project. City of Fife is concerned about traffic
East Pierce County food banks merge in effort to better serve those in need
New YWCA apartments a crowning achievement for one woman, a godsend for many others
A new state park, affordable housing, and more for Pierce County in capital budget (Tharinger, Frockt)
Will paying homeless people to spruce up Tacoma help them and city? Program begins soon
Big changes coming to Tacoma neighborhoods as city moves to rework single-family zoning
Arrest made in filmed attack on Asian couple in Tacoma
Editorial: ‘Frustrating as hell’ – Democrats’ plan to shake up Washington public health can wait (Rolfes, Riccelli)

New York Times
Amazon’s Clashes With Labor: Days of Conflict and Control
Yellen Pushes for Global Minimum Tax Rate on Companies: Live Updates
No Address, No ID, and Struggling to Get Their Stimulus Checks
How White Evangelicals’ Vaccine Refusal Could Prolong the Pandemic
Inside Corporate America’s Frantic Response to the Georgia Voting Law
Amazon Illegally Fired Activist Workers, Labor Board Finds
The Supreme Court vacates ruling that Trump violated the First Amendment by blocking people on Twitter.
An Extraordinary Winning Streak for Religion at the Supreme Court

North American Post
JOURNEY TO THE EAST~The COVID-19 Freshman Experience

Olympian (subscription required)
A new state park, affordable housing, and more for Olympia area in state’s capital budget (Tharinger, Frockt)
Olympia Planning Commission looking for 3 new members, and they will earn a stipend
The Evergreen State College’s board extends presidential search to do more background checks
Here’s how long it may take to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment after April 15
Olympia announces plan to clean up camps along Deschutes Parkway this week

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Fourth wave coming — but so is more vaccine
Peninsula in a race against variants
EYE ON CLALLAM: Port Angeles council to consider grocery worker hazard pay

Port Townsend Leader
Another COVID-19 infection found in mid-county

Puget Sound Business Journal
Study: Here’s where King County ranks among the best places for small businesses
Seattle charter amendment would require city action on homelessness

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Controversy reignites over past rape allegation after Washington GOP leader picks former Sen. Joe Fain for panel
For many Seattle elementary students, Monday marks the first day back to school in person
‘Vax Day’ and a possible fourth wave of COVID: Washington state’s pandemic outlook
Recent bombshell Washington state Supreme Court decision an opportunity to address failed war on drugs (Dhingra, Simmons)
Clock ticking as Washington state lawmakers consider new drug-possession law (Davis, Dhingra, Taylor)
Something just shifted in Seattle’s stuck homelessness debate
Editorial: ‘Cap and invest’ proposal carries promise for emissions and economy (Carlyle, Hobbs)

Skagit Valley Herald
Study plan for Skagit River dam relicensing expected this week
Providers prepare for expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

South Seattle Emerald
Opinion: Let’s call it what it is — pollute and trade
Legislation eliminates one objection to Sound Transit fare enforcement reform
Award-winning Page Ahead project keeps kids reading in book deserts
Weekend Long Reads: The leading causes of death in 2020
Group seeks amendment to charter requiring homeless services and clearing of parks
New COVID cases outpacing vaccinations, highest among 18 to 24-year-olds

Spokesman Review
Getting There: Airway Heights could finally get a downtown as major changes to Highway 2 are considered
If Spokane has a housing crisis, why isn’t it being more urgently addressed?

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Citians slower than others to get the COVID vaccine. What’s the hesitancy?
Richland motel robbery turned deadly after girlfriend found in bed with another man
13-year-old driver falls asleep in rollover crash along Columbia River
New hospice house, drug rehab center and more for Tri-Cities area in WA capital budget
‘Cradle to grave.’ Tri-Cities project’s townhouses, homes, apartments for all phases of life
100+ COVID variant cases found in Tri-Cities. They’re more contagious
Woman fleeing police crashes SUV through the walls of two Tri-Cities apartments
Peace-loving gunman robs Tri-Cities convenience store yards from a police station
Curbside shingles vaccines offered in Tri-Cities starting April 5
42-year-old volunteer firefighter and former Prosser school bus driver dies of COVID
Tri-Cities area man in his 20s dies of COVID. Spike in new local cases
Pasco mayor addresses challenges of COVID in community
Variety of house sizes planned at this West Richland development
WA Republicans want to rein in governor’s emergency powers
Tri-Cities driver arrested for intentionally hitting motorcyclist, knocking him unconscious
Pasco homeowner hurt in a struggle when he surprised a burglar with a knife
Health district hopeful as Tri-Cities vaccine eligibility increases, cases go down

Vancouver Business Journal
‘Savor The Couve’ local takeout program wraps up successful four-month run
Developer sought for prime opportunity to shape the heart of downtown Vancouver

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Vanishing vacancies: Walla Walla isn’t experiencing housing inventory issues, sales are just fast, experts say
Washington entrepreneurs invited to pitch products to Walmart
Ammunition at Walla Walla Valley stores scarce as demand climbs
College Place School District to return all students to full-day in-person instruction
Man pleads guilty to attempting to elude Walla Walla police
Teen charged with first-degree assault in Walla Walla fight, stabbing
Walla Walla man, Paul Lightner, appears in court for violations related to assault case
Walla Walla elementary and middle schools will resume full days, high schoolers will wait until fall

Washington Post
Second week of witness testimony begins, with more police expected to take the stand
Yellen warns that slow vaccine rollout in poor countries poses threat to U.S., global economies
Fauci pushes back on GOP criticisms, calling claims ‘bizarre’

Yakima Herald Republic
With state funds on the line, Selah, Toppenish ask voters to approve school operations levies
Washington State Patrol updates list of missing and murdered Indigenous people, adds 4 names from Yakama Nation
Pacific Power customers with past-due balances might qualify for help

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘This disease is alive and well’: Health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases surge in King County
SDOT to limit vehicle traffic around Seattle schools as in-person learning returns Monday
US hits new vaccination record as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Will paying homeless people to spruce up Tacoma help them and city? Program begins soon
East Precinct barricade to come down very slowly

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Thousands of students heading back to classroom across Seattle
Marysville parents, community angry about suspected hate crimes, demand action

KNKX FM
Cut And Fried: Northwest Spud Farmers Take A Deep Hit On Their Contracts

KUOW FM
Older Washingtonians should get Covid vaccinations before all adults are eligible, health officials urge
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 news for the NW
Senator Murray sees light at the end of the dark Covid tunnel
Washington state is in danger of breaking its own climate laws, Inslee says

KXLY (ABC)
Study finds T cell that recognizes COVID variants

NW Public Radio
While Oregon’s Legislature Feuds, Washington Lawmakers Find A Way To Work Together (Liias)
‘It’s Irreversible’: Goldendale Green Energy Project Highlights A History Of Native Dispossession

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle Public Schools welcomes students back to in-person learning Monday
King County official: COVID-19 case surge could lead to rollback
Father wants change in Marysville School District administration after daughter’s life threatened

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Crosscut
WA moves forward to clear backlog of sexual assault evidence kits (Orwall)

MyNorthwest
Officials investigating string of fires in Renton
King County opens new film production facility on Harbor Island
COVID updates: Seattle Public Schools K-5 students return to classrooms
Streets to close for walkers, bikers as Seattle students return to schools
Hate crime charges recommended for Marysville threat against student
Police: Teen arrested in connection with attack on Asian man in Tacoma
Skagit Valley welcomes visitors to Tulip Festival
County health officer says COVID-19 cases are increasing across retail, youth sports, travel
New image of Green River Killer victim ‘Bones-17’ could lead to her identification
SPD announces plans to remove concrete wall surrounding Capitol Hill’s East Precinct
Seattle’s two new hotel homeless shelters are now officially open
Unlikely alliance hopes to force Seattle to take compassionate action on homelessness
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal to get grades 6-12 back in classroom

Slog
Washington State Senate Moves Toward a “Grand Bargain” on Climate and Transportation Bills (Carlyle, Hobbs, Fitzgibbon, Billig)
Guest Editorial: We Must Change the Culture of the Seattle Police Department

West Seattle Blog
WATER TAXI: Doc Maynard’s return to West Seattle run

Friday, April 2

House Democrats’ budget focused on pandemic recovery
The $58 billion House plan released Friday spends less than the Senate’s approximately $59 billion proposal, but both plans look to increase spending in areas like education, homelessness and housing and public health and health care. Continue reading at The Peninsula Daily News.

Voting Rights Restoration is Critical for Racial Justice By Sedonia Young
In 2020, two things became clearer than ever: our criminal legal system disproportionately harms Black Americans, and the right to vote is one of the most powerful tools that we can use to create the change we so desperately need. Continue reading at The Facts Newspaper.

Juneteenth gains support to be official Washington state holiday; many in Spokane say it’s important step to acknowledge slavery
The holiday, which celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people, was never common knowledge, said Bethely, who is now the co-chair of the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition. It’s another example of the disparity in the knowledge of Black history in the country. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review.

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Associated Press
Pacific Northwest officials consider hydrogen fuel
Advocates sue to protect monarchs, Northern spotted owls
Washington Senate passes first draft of budget plan (Robinson)
Global stocks rise; Treasury yields rally after jobs report
Nation’s 1st advanced nuclear reactor planned near Tri-Cities
Lummi member is state’s first Native American poet laureate
March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lost

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
Nation’s 1st advanced nuclear reactor could operate near Tri-Cities under new agreement
Whatcom vaccine doses still lagging behind state, as 15 new COVID cases reported Wednesday
WWU COVID case surge at 67 as county sees 31 new cases and one death Thursday
Whatcom sees five fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the last two weeks
How long could it take for Whatcom to vaccinate everyone 16 and older from COVID-19?
COVID-19 infection rates increase in three Whatcom County regions last week
More contagious and dangerous COVID-19 variants increasing in Washington, DOH reports
Here’s what to know about travel during the pandemic in 2021
CDC to release new COVID air travel guidance for vaccinated Americans, officials say
COVID deaths plummet in nursing homes. New report reveals the dramatic fall
People with intellectual disabilities can get COVID vaccination help from new website
Dozens of new Amtrak routes in US? Biden’s infrastructure plan could help fund them

Capital Press
Easterday pleads guilty to fraud, faces civil charges, too
Higher risk of large wildfires predicted in parts of West
Tri-Cities rancher pleads guilty to cattle scam
Potato grower group rejects processors’ contract offer

The Daily News
State, local health officials caution against large holiday gatherings

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
COVID-19 Vaccines Available Until 6pm at CVC Yakima

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Biden may seek to house migrant children in Washington (Jinkins, Kuderer, Rolfes, Hobbs)
Marysville school leaders take heat over racist death threats
Leaders wants pledge that Everett light rail will be on time
Last-ditch effort can’t save NOAA’s Mukilteo research center
How to get vaccinated in Snohomish County
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: How to raise corporate taxes without hurting workers
Letter: City should provide restrooms for Everett’s homeless

The Facts Newspaper
As Cases Surge in Seattle, COVID-19 Testing Extended at Rainier Beach and West Seattle
Opinion: Voting Rights Restoration is Critical for Racial Justice By Sedonia Young

The Inlander
Washington DNR hopeful proactive wildfire management money will pass Legislature

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Home, vehicle in Port Orchard tagged with racist, anti-Asian graffiti
Spring break no time to let guard down on COVID-19: deaths would be ‘preventable and tragic’
Day 3 of the Derek Chauvin trial: Jurors see body-cam videos; early witness to George Floyd’s arrest sobs on stand

News Tribune (subscription required)
Registration opens Friday for mass COVID vaccine event in Puyallup
More than 100 new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday in Pierce County
Video shows attack on Asian couple; Tacoma police investigating it as hate crime

New York Times
The Pandemic Hit the Working Class Hard. The Colleges That Serve Them Are Hurting, Too.
No Federal Taxes for Dozens of Big, Profitable Companies
Hiring Jumped in March, Fueled by Vaccines and Federal Aid: Live Updates

Olympian (subscription required)
How should Lacey spend $11.45 million? It’s the city’s share of the American Rescue Plan
Washington law enforcement increases distracted driving patrols in April
More contagious and dangerous COVID-19 variants increasing in Washington, DOH reports
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
Thurston County reports 25 COVID-19 cases Thursday, increasing overall total to 7,846
Nonprofit gets contract extension to continue running Olympia’s homeless mitigation site
MultiCare completes acquisition of Olympia’s Capital Medical Center, names president

Peninsula Daily News
COVID-19 tightens child care screws
House Democrats’ budget focused on pandemic recovery
Peninsula counties have child care chasm
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Clallam officials suspect U.K. variant in three cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing KC-46 appears out of the running for Canadian tanker contract
Everett’s Paine Field terminal makes list of best small US airports
Cars are returning to downtown Seattle, and parking companies want to do more to attract them
Opinion: Our regional mobility problems are impossible ignore

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle’s tuition-free community college program sees record application numbers despite pandemic
Opinion: My Hong Kong is now a paradise lost
Editorial: A day and a place to remember a shameful chapter in U.S. history, and a call to action
It’s cherry blossom time at UW, but please admire from afar

Skagit Valley Herald
Anacortes selects new fire chief
Burlington preparing homeless shelter site

South Seattle Emerald
‘A failed leader’: momentum builds in demands for Sheriff Johanknecht’s resignation
Why Franklin High School teachers spent the last two and half days outside
‘This is a win of the people’: activists celebrate ban on for-profit prisons

Spokesman Review
‘Long overdue’: Many in Spokane say state Juneteenth bill is appreciated, but only a first step (Morgan)
Sheridan Elementary School moving forward with name change in light of general’s brutality toward Indigenous people
Former Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy who said coworker made racist remark sues agency
Health officials warn of ‘delicate time’ for potential virus spread as vaccination rollout continues
Despite wave of voting reform bills fueled by fraud fears, Republicans in charge of Idaho and Washington elections say overhaul not needed
Organizers booking 2022 conventions in Spokane at pace to beat 2019

Tri-City Herald
Company north of Tri-Cities to pay $135,000 fine over dangerous chemical storage
Scramble is on for COVID vaccine in Tri-Cities. More than 35,000 more people are eligible
Reach museum in Richland back open to the public after COVID shutdown
Head-on crash blocks I-182 traffic in Pasco
Man crashes stolen city of Richland car. Police Tasered him running from the hospital

Vancouver Business Journal
Developer sought for prime opportunity to shape the heart of downtown Vancouver

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council awarded $24,982 to conduct a base flow assessment
Washington COVID-19 vaccination efforts make progress, Washington health officials say
Teen charged with first-degree assault in Walla Walla fight, stabbing
Walla Walla man, Paul Lightner, appears in court for violations related to assault case
Umatilla County expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
Three new COVID-19 cases in the Walla Walla Valley, no new deaths

Washington Post
Chauvin trial reconvenes after former sergeant says officer should have stopped kneeling on George Floyd once he stopped resisting
Fully vaccinated people may travel, CDC says
Border officials say more people are sneaking past them as crossings soar and agents are overwhelmed
U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs in March, as women reenter workforce and recovery gains steam

Yakima Herald Republic
Camp Hope embarks on expansion with Jesse Nickens young adult shelter
Fair to offer separate tickets for concert series in new location; Fourth of July decision coming in May
Nation’s 1st advanced nuclear reactor could operate near Tri-Cities under new agreement

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Searching for Pfizer: Teens face challenge in securing specific vaccine in Washington
An inside look at the mass vaccination site on Microsoft’s campus
Rise in attacks on Asian Americans highlights history of tension and solidarity
Some Puget Sound pharmacies displaying outdated COVID-19 vaccine requirements
Johnson & Johnson to begin testing COVID-19 vaccine on younger teens
Washington police departments likely to keep military vehicles (Pedersen, Johnson)

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
New initiative could force Seattle to fund homeless housing and treatment, then clear encampments
Department of Health: ‘Don’t travel unless it’s absolutely necessary’
King County Sheriff fires detective over tactics that led to fatal shooting of man
No car tab relief in Washington but workgroup will tackle challenges (Nobles)

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Homeless camps grow near 2 Seattle schools as students near return to class
Tacoma police locate Asian couple attacked in hate crime, investigation moves forward
Seattle schools, teachers union’ reach agreement for in-person education for 6-12 grade
King County deputy fired in wake of deadly shooting of suspected car thief

KNKX FM
Beyond The Border, Fewer Immigrants Being Locked Up But ICE Still Pays For Empty Beds
Protect the vulnerable, be patient when vaccine eligibility expands on April 15

KUOW FM
The big question about Covid vaccines that this UW study aims to answer
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 news for the NW
Roaring Back: Employers Add 916,000 Jobs As Economy Emerges From Winter Slump
‘Green New Deal’ Leaders See Biden Climate Plans As A Victory, Kind Of

KXLY (ABC)
Advanced nuclear reactor planned north of Richland; first in the country
Former deputy sues Spokane Co Sheriff’s Office over racist comments, discrimination, ‘toxic culture’

Q13 TV (Fox)
Unemployment officials say Washington job market looks more promising
Seattle school district, teachers’ union reach tentative agreement for 6-12 grade in-person learning
King County non-profit fights against COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

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Crosscut
Tensions build as Seattle seeks to resume parking enforcement
Strong environmental justice mandates stripped out of HEAL Act (Saldaña)
Washington state names its first Native American poet laureate

MyNorthwest
Unlikely alliance hopes to force Seattle to take compassionate action on homelessness
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal to get grades 6-12 back in classroom
State doesn’t think April 15 eligibility will create unmanageable backup
Restaurants near Seattle’s Amazon offices look forward to employee return
Marysville School District promises student safety, parents call for resignations
No car tab relief in Washington but workgroup will tackle challenges
Safety officials warn of ‘hangover effect’ after texting while driving
King County detective terminated after investigation into 2019 shooting
City of Seattle adds new community vaccination hub in North Seattle

Slog
Key Washington Senate Committee to Vote Tomorrow on Whether to Fight Wildfires or Just Sorta Accept Them

Thursday, April 1

Inslee: All Washingtonians 16 and up will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15
All Washingtonians 16 years and older will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine on April 15, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday. The announcement is a dramatic expansion of vaccine eligibility, and it comes the same day that roughly two million Washingtonians, including manufacturing and food service workers, first become eligible for doses of their own. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Washington passes bill aimed at shutting down Tacoma ICE detention center
The Washington Legislature has approved a bill aimed at shutting down one of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails. Led by majority Democrats, the state Senate voted 28-21 Tuesday in favor of HB 1090, effectively banning for-profit detention centers in the state. The measure already passed the House and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee, who opposes for-profit detention centers. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Nicole Jennings/KIRO Radio)

WA leads on addressing COVID risk in multigenerational homes
As anticipation of a vaccine grew last year, leaders in Washington state’s immigrant communities and communities of color asked the state to designate multigenerational families as an early high priority. About 22% of Asian households in the state are multigenerational. But “it felt like we were invisible,” said Seattle resident Trang Tu, who lives with and cares for her 90-year-old mother. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Scott Eklund)

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Associated Press
State’s 1st federal mass vaccination site opens in Yakima
WHO: Europe’s vaccination program is “unacceptably slow”
No prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi in threat case
Vaccine eligibility in WA will open to ages 16 and older on April 15
US jobless claims rise to 719K as virus still forces layoffs
Lawsuit seeks COVID-19 vaccines for Washington state inmates

Aberdeen Daily World
Conservation coalition sues over slashing of owl habitat
Rich Hartman sells part of car business to local managers (Macri)
Commentary: Biden is right: Autocracy vs. democracy is the big story connecting all others

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
All Washington adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine April 15, Gov. Inslee says
Watch: Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 update Wednesday (March 31)
Two Whatcom regions see no COVID cases last week, but infection rates rise in 3 others
Whatcom County sees 17 people test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated
Ready to travel abroad? Here’s where you can go — if you’re vaccinated against COVID
Whatcom expecting 50% more vaccine doses, as state reports 21 new COVID cases Tuesday
Pfizer COVID vaccine protects children — even more than adults, trial study finds
This is when you can sign up for one of Whatcom’s 700 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Capital Press
Trade report: U.S. blueberry industry doing fine
Developer to study environmental impact of wind, solar project

The Daily News
COVID-19 variants of concern found in nine Cowlitz County cases

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Volunteer attorneys help families not lose their homes

Everett Herald (subscription required)
The City of Everett decries white nationalist propaganda
In 2 weeks, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
Everett manufacturer settles oil spill fines for $222,000
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Letter: State’s capital budget should fund parks, public lands projects

High Country News
The ‘slow-motion genocide’ of the Chinook Indian Nation

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
On Bainbridge, Japanese internment anniversary echoes as anti-Asian hate dots headlines
Day 3 of the Derek Chauvin trial: Jurors see body-cam videos; early witness to George Floyd’s arrest sobs on stand

News Tribune (subscription required)
Editorial: It’s time for Washington elected leaders to come out of bunker, meet in person again (Jinkins)
Tacoma seeks site for low-barrier homeless shelter. This property is the front runner
Vaccine hesitancy beginning to affect who’s willing to get the needle in Pierce County
Pierce County welcomes COVID vaccine expansion, seeks more volunteers to help rollout
‘Ill-intentioned’ misconduct by deputy prosecutor means new trial for accused killer
Pierce County sets ambitious goal for reduction of greenhouse gases by 2030

New York Times
Biden’s Big Bet: Tackling Climate Change Will Create Jobs, Not Kill Them
Biden’s Push for Electric Cars: $174 Billion, 10 Years and a Bit of Luck
Biden Tax Plan Challenges G.O.P. Formula for Economic Growth
Covid-19 Live Updates: Hope Competes With Concern in Virus Strongholds
That Spotty Wi-Fi? There’s $100 Billion to Fix It.

Olympian (subscription required)
Investigators conclude Portland suspect Reinoehl initiated gunfire in Thurston shooting
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
Thurston County adds 26 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
All Washington adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine April 15, Gov. Inslee says
Last-minute Home Fund donation seals West Bay Yards deal
Olympia police chief candidate pulled gun at meeting in joke about mentally ill person
WA rancher Easterday pleads guilty to stealing $244M in ‘ghost cattle’ scam

Peninsula Daily News
Official: Clallam County could see herd immunity by June
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Peninsula counties tops in state in vaccination percentages
Jobless rate rises slightly on Peninsula

Port Townsend Leader
COVID-19 vaccinations will be open to all adults in Washington starting April 15
Mid-county man tests positive for COVID-19

Puget Sound Business Journal
Capital gains tax could push M&A activity for family businesses in 2021
All Washington residents 16 and up eligible to get Covid-19 vaccine on April 15
The employee-retention tax credit is a windfall. But it could put small businesses in a bind.
Boeing CEO: Recovery is now ‘all about vaccine distribution’
Opinion: Caring for front-line employees takes effort
Opinion: Health care organizations need to plan for the post-Covid reality now

Runta News
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Seattle Times (subscription required)
Here’s where Biden’s massive transportation plan might impact the Seattle region
Seattle metro jumps to No. 1 for willingness to get COVID vaccine
Don Benton, ex-Washington state senator and Trump appointee, behind mystery mailer
All Washingtonians 16 and up will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15
Washington universities report another surge in COVID-19 cases as students begin spring term
Why Washington’s rollout of COVID vaccine eligibility has been slower than in other states
Washington attorney general defends his Idaho counterpart for resisting Texas lawsuit
Opinion: State and tribes can work toward an inclusionary, resilient Washington

Seattle Medium
Inslee Announces Vaccine Eligibility Expansion To All Adults April 15

Skagit Valley Herald
Clearing of North Cascades Highway to begin Monday
La Conner School District with new superintendent

South Seattle Emerald
Housing Finance Committee biased against Black-led projects, say community groups
Governor announces vaccine eligibility for ages 16 and over starting April 15
Local Burmese community protests violent military coup in Burma/Myanmar
Opinion: ‘They play here.’ OL Reign player Quinn is proof Trans people do belong in sports

Spokesman Review
St. Charles Church begins to heal as arson suspect’s uncle calls for more mental health services
Cantwell hails Biden infrastructure plan as boon for Northwest while Crapo decries tax hike on corporations, wealthy
All adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Washington starting April 15
Spokane Public Library formally acknowledges Spokane Tribal history, land
Cody Easterday pleads guilty in federal court to defrauding Tyson in ghost herd case
Airway Heights pushing state to set aside $22M for new water source after contamination by firefighting foam
Spokane Public Schools unveils new wide-reaching boundary proposals

Tri-City Herald
Nation’s 1st advanced nuclear reactor could operate near Tri-Cities under new agreement
WA rancher Easterday pleads guilty to stealing $244M in ‘ghost cattle’ scam
Drop in COVID cases stalls. Will Franklin County businesses be able to stay in Phase 3?
WA state Fish & Wildlife concerned about huge Tri-Cities wind farm. Public weighs in
Multi-million, high-end waterfront Pasco complex ready to add more apartments
Update: Kennewick man killed in crash on Highway 395 north of Tri-Cities

Vancouver Business Journal
Sponsored Content: Reflecting on One Year of Safety in the Electrical Industry During the Covid-19 Era
Round 4 of Working Washington Grants now open

Washington Post
Bill in Washington state would ban private immigration jail (Ortiz-Self, Kuderer)
A woman called for a highway’s removal in a Black neighborhood. The White House singled it out in its infrastructure plan.
Some of America’s wealthiest hospital systems ended up even richer, thanks to federal bailouts

Yakima Herald Republic
Home-grown fixes for a struggling child care sector in Washington
The faces of child care: Meet parent Stephanie Burrier of Richland
Snow clearing on Hwy 20 over Cascades to begin next week
Soft launch provided staff, health board an early look at Yakima’s mass vaccination site
Oregon Democrats decry legislative slowdown during COVID
WA vaccine eligibility expands to all age 16 and up April 15
Inslee: All Washingtonians 16 and up will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15
Another Washington man accused of storming U.S. Capitol

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Everyone 16 and older in Washington eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 15
‘End this pandemic’ | Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine protections last at least 6 months
When will life return to normal? UW expert says it will take time
Need a ride to your vaccine appointment? Transit offers options in Puget Sound

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
All Washington residents 16+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15
California mass shooting: 4 killed, including child, at Orange office complex
2 million more Washingtonians now eligible for vaccine in tiers 3, 4
Another Washington man accused of storming U.S. Capitol
Dozens of Washingtonians test positive for COVID-19 after full vaccination, DOH says
Restaurants push to keep to-go cocktails and street dining
WSP ramps up efforts to locate missing Indigenous people
AG’s office says it needs 4-6 weeks to finish Manuel Ellis death investigation
Tacoma approves new sales tax for affordable housing. Here’s when it will start
WA Department of Corrections sued, lawsuit demands inmates be vaccinated

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Social media post leads to hate crime investigation in Tacoma
Washington state to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults in April
Health officials say majority of state’s coronavirus breakthrough cases were mild
New Regional Homeless Authority CEO speaks about challenges facing Seattle, King County

KUOW FM
BREAKING: Everyone 16 and older eligible for vaccine on April 15, Inslee says
Biden Administration Considers Overhaul Of Asylum System At Southern Border
Cleaning A College In A Pandemic: ‘Without Us This Campus Shuts Down’
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 news for the NW

KXLY (ABC)
All Washingtonians 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID vaccine April 15
Spokane Public School board to hear presentation on proposed boundary changes
WA looks to end driver’s license suspensions over unpaid debt (Salomon, Cleveland)
State’s 1st federal mass vaccination site opens in Yakima

NW Public Radio
Washington State Bumps Up Vaccine Eligibility To April 15 For All Residents Age 16 And Older

Q13 TV (Fox)
All Washingtonians over 16 will be eligible for COVID vaccine starting April 15
Tacoma Police investigate hate crime after video shows attack on Asian man
‘I don’t think this is a serious issue:’ State health experts weigh in about ‘vaccine breakthrough’ cases

Web

Crosscut
WA leads on addressing COVID risk in multigenerational homes
All adults in Washington will be eligible for vaccine on April 15
Opinion: Washington high court charts less punitive path on juvenile justice

MyNorthwest
Washington blood donations running low due to vaccine misconceptions
Gov. Inslee opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults April 15
Unlike other Seattle tech companies, Amazon will return to ‘office-centric’ approach
Seattle leaders look to put $1.5 million toward fight against anti-Asian hate crimes
State reports 102 COVID infections in fully vaccinated people
Washington passes bill aimed at shutting down Tacoma ICE detention center
Washington opens vaccine eligibility to next two tiers
State ditches Phase Finder, relying on honor system for vaccine appointments
COVID-19 vaccine appears to improve common symptoms of long-haulers
Washington hospital leaders: Not opening up vaccine eligibility could be fueling rise in cases
In wake of ‘right to counsel’ victory, Kshama Sawant vows to ‘accelerate’ work for rent control
Pair of JBLM soldiers accused of robbing, kidnapping pizza delivery driver at gunpoint
Edmonds man sentenced for throwing Molotov cocktail at Seattle police cars

Slog
Supreme Court Rules the Recall Against Kshama Sawant Can Move Forward
Vaccine Eligibility Will Extend to All Washington Adults on April 15, Inslee Says
Washington’s Clean Fuels Bill Is Hanging in the Balance Right Now (Fitzgibbon)

Wednesday, March 31

Bill to ban private prisons in Washington state heads to Inslee’s desk
A bill that would ban private detention facilities in Washington state — outlawing the renewal of a contract between ICE and a private company that runs a controversial detention center in Tacoma — is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

Every WA state prisoner should get a COVID-19 vaccine immediately, lawsuit demands
Three people incarcerated in Washington prisons, including someone at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, filed the lawsuit Monday in Thurston County Superior Court. They are seeking certification of their petition as a class action, with the class being everyone in the state Department of Correction’s custody. Continue reading at The Olympian. (AP)

Is Washington State Taking Too Many Children From Their Parents? Movement Seeks to Overhaul Foster Care Esther Taylor remembers everyone tensing up. She was 8, and didn’t understand everything going on. But she knew a social worker had confronted her mom about the way Taylor and her siblings were living, in a house with faulty wiring and a rat problem, ostensibly home-schooled but not taught frequently of late. And she could see her mom getting upset. Continue reading at The Centralia Chronicle.

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Associated Press
Newest vaccine tier in Washington takes effect Wednesday
Cases of vaccinated people getting COVID-19 confirmed in WA
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Bill in Washington state would ban private immigration jail
Lawsuit seeks COVID-19 vaccines for Washington state inmates

Aberdeen Daily World
Rep. Walsh refuses to vote as House approves firearms ban at Capitol grounds (Senn)
Commentary: Sacred right; sacred duty
Commentary: Ocean conditions, lost habitat drive salmon concerns
Letter: Intrinsic value in Wild Olympics

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Every WA state prisoner should get a COVID-19 vaccine immediately, lawsuit demands
Bill to ban private prisons in Washington state heads to Inslee’s desk (Ortiz-Self)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
WWU economists look ahead to Whatcom’s post-pandemic economy. Here’s what they see
With oil refineries in the background, Gov. Inslee urges action on these climate change bills (Ramel)
First cases of post-vaccine COVID-19 confirmed in WA state. 2 deaths being investigated
This is when you can sign up for one of Whatcom’s 700 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Those seeking COVID-19 vaccine no longer have to prove eligibility with Phase Finder
Elusive orca called Chainsaw spotted near Washington islands. How did he get his name?
Don’t worry if you catch coronavirus when fully vaccinated — it can happen. Here’s why
Pfizer COVID vaccine protects children — even more than adults, trial study finds

Capital Press
Farmworkers are getting vaccinated across the West
High psyllid pressure expected for potatoes this year

Centralia Chronicle
Is Washington State Taking Too Many Children From Their Parents? Movement Seeks to Overhaul Foster Care (Ortiz-Self)

Columbian
In Our View: New rule brings schools closer to reopening

The Daily News
Rainier schools will ‘stay the course’ with hybrid classrooms as COVID-19 cases increase following spring break

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Community Vaccination Center opens today with FEMA

Everett Herald (subscription required)
State transpo package arrives, clean fuel standard motors on (Jinkins, Billig, Hobbs)
COVID-19 cases rising again in Snohomish County
Inmates sue state to gain immediate access to vaccinations
Editorial:Vigilance, masks, still needed in covid marathon
Letter: Carbon dividend would return money to U.S. residents

High Country News
Study finds wildfire caused massive bird die-off

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID-19 virus variant confirmed in Kitsap
Newest vaccine tier in Washington takes effect Wednesday
Seniors thankful for efforts addressing COVID-19

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma approves new sales tax for affordable housing. Here’s when it will start
First body cameras in use by Gig Harbor police, but glitch is draining car batteries
Four mass vaccine events in Pierce County will open for registration Wednesday morning
Is this the end of Tacoma’s immigrant detention center? Local officials declare victory (Ortiz-Self, Darneille, Jinkins, Fey)
After learning mayor won’t run, City Council shelves idea of consultant on morale

New York Times
Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy
How Food Banks Succeeded and What They Need Now
Supreme Court Arguments May Be Turning Point for N.C.A.A.
Black Executives Call on Corporations to Fight Restrictive Voting Laws

Northwest Asian Weekly
Op-ed by Sen. Saldaña: Your Climate and Air Depend on Clean Fuels (Saldaña)

Olympian (subscription required)
These neighborhoods still have racially restrictive covenants. Here’s how to fix them
Thurston County adds 12 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, as health officer notes rise in cases
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Bill to ban private prisons in Washington state heads to Inslee’s desk (Ortiz-Self)
Those seeking COVID-19 vaccine no longer have to prove eligibility with Phase Finder
Olympia approves three-year contract with Police Sergeants union
Delayed $1,400 stimulus checks: Non-filers will get payments by April 7, IRS says

Peninsula Daily News
Jobless rate rises slightly on Peninsula
Sequim rally supports Asian American community
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle, Tacoma lure shipping lines escaping congestion at other West Coast ports
State’s Phase Finder will no longer be required to verify Covid-19 vaccine eligibility
Washington’s unemployment rate decreases, but so has the workforce

Seattle Times (subscription required)
2 million more Washingtonians are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
Washington Legislature passes bill that will close Northwest detention center in Tacoma (Ortiz-Self)
Washington Republicans call on Gov. Inslee to end coronavirus state of emergency
Lawsuit demands immediate COVID-19 vaccinations for people incarcerated at Washington prisons
For Seattle-area residents with COVID vaccines, ‘re-entry anxiety’ is real
Editorial: Washington’s culvert challenge deserves federal funding
Opinion: Whatever your opinion about a state capital-gains tax, it’s constitutional

Seattle Medium
Taylor’s Budget Provision Allocates $3 Million For Workforce Housing In Federal Way (Taylor)
Zahilay, King County Council Invest $2 Million Into Gun Violence Prevention
Dunn Introduces Legislation To Address Crimes Of Hate And Bias

Skagit Valley Herald
Governor pushes for passage of climate change bills (Lovelett, Lekanoff)
Gov. Inslee visits Mount Vernon elementary school
Mobile clinics providing COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable groups

South Seattle Emerald
Seattle City Council passes Sawant plan to fund lawyers for tenants facing eviction

Spokesman Review
Spokane-area school districts are seeing more COVID-19 quarantines and cases after returning
Baumgartner suggests borrowing to conserve Pilcher property in Latah Valley
Spokane Public Schools board will get a first look at boundary proposal Wednesday
Eastern Washington colleges contend with changing COVID-19 landscape on commencement plan
Residents 60 and older, those with underlying health conditions eligible for vaccine starting Wednesday
Spokane Public Schools may reduce punishment for sexting

Washington Post
Top Trump adviser warned then-president on virus supply shortage, then pursued controversial deals
Rep. Matt Gaetz faces Justice Dept. investigation over alleged relationship with teen girl
After emotional day, Chauvin trial resumes with Cup Foods clerk and firefighter ‘desperate’ to help George Floyd
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine safe and effective in children as young as 12, say companies
In former Klan country, one Black woman decides she’s had enough

Yakima Herald Republic
Why child care can be hard to find in Central Washington
Yakima County receives 10K state vaccine doses this week, not including new federal supply
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff plans visit to Yakima shortly after mass vaccination center expands
Bill in Washington state would ban private immigration jail (Ortiz-Self)
McAllister Museum of Aviation reopening Friday
Yakima parks reopening as part of Phase 3, but Franklin Park Pool is still a question mark

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Another 2 million people in Washington now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
COVID-19 cases expected to rise next winter with fewer deaths, UW doctor says
Gen Z will have to save for 18 years to afford a Seattle home, study says
Washington confirms ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases after vaccination
Woman considered a ‘lifer’ released from prison, could be first of many in Washington (Darneille)
Pierce County faces spikes in food insecurity, people in need

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
2 million more Washingtonians now eligible for vaccine in tiers 3, 4
Dozens of Washingtonians test positive for COVID-19 after full vaccination, DOH says
Four mass vaccine events in Pierce County will open for registration Wednesday
Rapid COVID-19 testing starts in 8 school districts
COVID-19 variant found in Kitsap County
Bill in Washington state would ban private immigration jail
WSU researchers advance research to block common food poisoning in humans
Seattle council approves bill guaranteeing lawyer for tenants facing eviction
COVID cases climb in WA, CDC director warns of ‘impending doom’
‘I can’t wait:’ Washington state expands vaccine eligibility for 2 million Washingtonians
Over 100 Washingtonians became ill with coronavirus despite vaccinations, DOH says

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘It’s frustrating’: Growing homeless camp on Seattle school property concerns neighbors
As pregnant women become eligible for COVID vaccine, doctors combat vaccine hesitancy
Lawsuit demands immediate access to COVID vaccines for all Wash. state inmates
Gov. Inslee: State would expand COVID vaccine eligibility if supply increases
Zero flu deaths reported in Washington for first time
Seattle teachers worried if it will be safe to return to classroom for their students
Bill in Washington state would ban private immigration jail

KNKX FM
WA state Senate passes bill to ban private, for-profit prisons (Ortiz-Self)
British Columbia shutting down again as COVID cases rise
Long-term effects of COVID keep UW clinic busy

KUOW FM
Seattle renters: You have the right to an attorney
Franklin High School teachers protest return to classroom, citing inadequate coronavirus ventilation
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 news for the NW
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Shows ‘100% Efficacy’ In Adolescents
When It Comes To Email, Some Prisoners Say Attorney-Client Privilege Has Been Erased
The end of for-profit prisons in Washington state is in sight (Darnielle)

KXLY (ABC)
Newest vaccine tier in Washington takes effect Wednesday
Lawsuit seeks COVID-19 vaccines for Washington state inmates

NW Public Radio
Interest In Hydrogen Fuel Grows Across The Northwest – And Tax Dollars Follow
Cut And Fried: Northwest Spud Farmers Take A Deep Hit On Their Contracts
Hazardous Waste Landfill Near Columbia River Seeks To Expand

Q13 TV (Fox)
New Tacoma program will pay people experiencing homelessness to clean up trash
Nearly 5 million Washingtonians eligible for COVID vaccine starting Wednesday
Biden to reveal $2.25T infrastructure plan Wednesday afternoon
Taxpayers to decide fate of Everett Transit
Inslee makes big push for new climate legislation from Skagit County
Several uninsured people in Snohomish County wrongly billed for COVID-19 vaccine

Web

Civic Skunkworks
A Roadmap to a Better Washington

Crosscut
Washington’s razor clam season shut down by hazardous algal blooms
Podcast | Dr. Ben Danielson on racism and resigning from Seattle Children’s
Opinion: Rejecting anti-Asian hate, in Atlanta and in Washington state

Slog
Harrell Reveals Another Key Aspect of His Police Reform Plan
Low-Income Seattle Tenants Facing Eviction Will Receive Free Legal Representation

West Seattle Blog
From White Center Now: King County Executive proposes pandemic-relief jobs program

Tuesday, March 30

Investigation finds more deadly delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment at Washington state prisons
The cracked, bleeding lesion on Michael Boswell’s back started out the size of the end of a Q-tip, his sister recalls, but rapidly grew to the size of a half dollar, and then a silver dollar coin. Incarcerated at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Boswell filed grievances and pleaded for treatment back in May 2019, but was rebuffed for months by prison medical staff, who said the growth was benign. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Alan Berner)

Legislation would ensure doctors at Catholic hospitals could offer medically necessary abortions when emergencies arise
aitlin Lombardi knows firsthand how important a full range of medical options can be when a pregnancy goes all wrong — as hers did six years ago. Lombardi was four months pregnant when her water broke. Tragically in her case, this meant the girl inside her would never breathe outside the womb — and the unviable pregnancy could kill Lombardi or leave her infertile. Her Seattle doctor swiftly terminated the pregnancy. Continue reading at InvestigateWest. (Dorothy Edwards)

Regional Health Districts Bill Garners More Support in Legislature
A bill to create four regional public health districts across Washington and pump significant funding into foundational public health services is making progress in the state Legislature. And after several revisions, what opponents critiqued as a swipe at local control is now gaining more support. Continue reading at The Chronicle. (Jared Wenzelburger)