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Friday, April 16

Washington solidifies goal to end sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
The Washington Legislature passed a bill Wednesday that sets a goal to end the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030. The measure passed as an amendment, added on to a larger bill establishing publicly available mapping telling drivers where they can access charging and refueling stations for electric vehicles, and mandating electric charging capabilities in all new residential buildings by July 2024. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Getty Images)

Mother of man killed by police hopes lawsuit, more diversity in Washington Legislature will change laws
Sonia Joseph hopes the death of her son will help change a state law. In June 2017, a Kent police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Giovonn Joseph-McDade following a chase with officers. The city of Kent settled a lawsuit Wednesday with Joseph-McDade’s family for $4.4 million. Continue reading at KING5 TV.

Legislature approves expansion of low-income tax credit
A bill that would expand a tax credit for low-income workers and families that would start paying out benefits for the first time in 2023 was approved by the Washington Legislature Thursday. The House, on a 93-3 vote, concurred with changes made in the Senate and the measure now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

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Associated Press
WA Senate OKs bill to reinstate drug possession penalties (Dhingra)
Inslee warns of 4th COVID-19 wave in Washington state
Legislature approves expansion of low-income tax credit
Video: Chicago boy wasn’t holding gun when shot by officer

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Senate OKs bill to recriminalize drug possession, divert early offenders to treatment (Dhingra, Pederson)
Watch live: Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee on COVID-19, Legislature at 2:30 p.m.
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
With fourth COVID-19 wave imminent, Inslee urges Washingtonians to ‘take it outside’
Whatcom sees 27 new COVID cases, one related death and one new variant case reported
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Rare J&J blood clots, vaccine side effects, kids & more
Will Pfizer COVID vaccine need a third dose? Company CEO explains why that’s ‘likely’
Dust may hold clues for scientists hunting better tools to predict COVID outbreaks
If you’ve had COVID, your first vaccine dose may cause worse side effects. Here’s why

Capital Press
Washington bill called discriminatory against foreign farmworkers (Ryu)

Columbian
Clark County COVID-19 cases continue surge as vaccine opportunities expand

The Daily News
Standardized testing postponed in Washington schools; teachers encouraged to focus on lost learning
Cowlitz County reports first case of UK variant; state officials warn of possible 4th wave

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Report: Poor Roads in Yakima Result of Lack of State Budget

Everett Herald (subscription required)
As eligibility expands, 4,700 flock to local vaccine clinics
‘The time is right’ to honor helpers, says former congressman
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Cornfield Report: 9 bills the governor is signing and 1 that he won’t (Dhingra)
WaPo Comment: Will people trust media when values aren’t shared?
WaPo Comment: Covid ignores borders; public health must as well
Editorial: Bills’ merger makes clean-driving future possible (Macri, Ramel, Liias)
Letter: Build Mukilteo’s NOAA research center to fit budget

High Country News
Americans go on a gun-buying frenzy
What’s the value of tracking recreation in the West?

The Inlander
Developer says the U.S. should follow Washington state’s lead to maximize clean building in its national infrastructure plan

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Vax Day: Everyone 16+ in Washington eligible for a COVID-19 shot. Find an appointment here
St. Michael emergency room hits capacity, requiring ambulances to temporarily divert patients

News Tribune (subscription required)
How roughly $900K in the state capital budget could preserve Black history in Tacoma
Man critically wounded Thursday by Pierce County deputy in Buckley shooting
Pierce County sees more than 100 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday
City of Tacoma finds way to put mothballed fire engine back in service, at least for now
Sign-ups available to get help seeking relief from Pierce County court debt
Murder hornets could be attracted to your hummingbird feeder, Washington officials say

New York Times
Unemployment Is High. Why Are Businesses Struggling to Hire?
Why Amazon’s Workers Sided With the Company Over a Union
Covid-19 Live Updates: Booster Shots May Be Needed, Drugmakers and Scientists Say
States Struggle With Vaccine Pause as Federal Officials Reassure Public
U.S. Suicides Declined Over All in 2020 but May Have Risen Among People of Color
After Another Police Shooting, Biden Urges Calm. Activists Want Answers.
Seeking Cooperation on Climate, U.S. Faces Friction With China

Olympian (subscription required)
New Stream Team app makes search for wildlife into a treasure hunt
Senate OKs bill to recriminalize drug possession, divert early offenders to treatment (Dhingra, Pedersen)
Olympia considering cap on short-term rental properties
Thurston County adds 35 COVID-19 cases on Thursday
With fourth COVID-19 wave imminent, Inslee urges Washingtonians to ‘take it outside’
Rainier, Yelm, Tenino schools expand in-person learning to 4 days; Tumwater in May

Peninsula Daily News
Audit: Unemployment fraud likely higher than $647 million
Racial, violent graffiti found at Port Angeles High School
Health officers concerned about vaccination hesitancy
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Port Townsend Leader
New COVID-19 infection found in mid-county area

Puget Sound Business Journal
Bezos says Amazon needs to do a better job for employees in his final shareholder letter
Report: Tech company job postings in Seattle decline
Amazon releases diversity data, pledges to promote more women, Black employees
Opinion: Indoor air quality can affect health

Seattle Times (subscription required)
‘Strong evidence’ of a fourth wave as COVID vaccine doses become available for all Washington adults
How to get ready for COVID vaccinations? What reactions to expect after the shot?
New approach to drug possession: Washington Senate says make it a gross misdemeanor, after Supreme Court strikes down felony law (Dhingra, Simmons)
Amazon must address racial and gender pay inequities in its workforce, Harvard Business School petition says
Johnson & Johnson suspension forces homeless nonprofits to rethink vaccine plan for people living outdoors
$4.4 million Kent settlement brings families together to mourn their dead and protest police violence
Opinion: Statewide renter protections are on the way but will they get up and running in time?

Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley City Council OKs funds for Burlington shelter
Skagit Land Trust completes purchase of property at entrance to Samish Island

Spokesman Review
‘It’s like ordering a Mercedes’: Spokane’s pandemic-induced bike shortage isn’t going away anytime soon
Inslee warns of potential fourth coronavirus wave as vaccines open to all Washington residents 16 and up
Veterans, McMorris Rodgers air concerns about VA health records system after agency halts rollout over problems in Spokane

Tri-City Herald
Franklin case rate climbs above state reopening limit. But Tri-Cities vaccinations rising
4th District congressional candidate yanks Craigslist ad after being accused of sexism
Here’s what that Richland truck convoy was carrying. Each load weighed 24 tons
Some Richland parents worry distance learning will shut down as classroom reopen
Several fully-vaccinated Tri-Citians still caught COVID. What health officials are saying
Proposed Colville tribal casino in Tri-Cities could become a major employer
Another jump in Tri-Cities COVID cases. Vaccine not being snapped up
No appointment needed tonight for free COVID vaccines at Tri-Cities fairgrounds
Another jump in Tri-Cities COVID cases. Vaccine not being snapped up
Construction contract awarded for $75 million laboratory in Richland
She’s been missing 18 years. New site could help find abducted Tri-Cities girl
Proposed Colville tribal casino in Tri-Cities could become a major employer
Kennewick students help feed Tri-City hungry

Vancouver Business Journal
Permit activity in Vancouver is on the rise

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Dozens of Walla Walla teens, young adults line up for first shot at a vaccine Thursday
Plaza Way construction to begin next week
Walla Walla County reports five new COVID-19 cases Thursday
Dozens of Walla Walla teens, young adults line up for first shot at a vaccine Thursday

Washington Post
Gunman kills 8 at Indianapolis FedEx facility before shooting himself, police say
In Nebraska, the fight for covid-19 protections for meatpackers is still on
Chicago releases video of officer fatally shooting 13-year-old Adam Toledo
Annual vaccine booster shots may be needed, potentially stretching supply

Yakima Herald Republic
Will Yakima County stay in Phase 3? Vaccinations, hospital trends and other factors at play
WA Senate OKs bill to reinstate drug possession penalties (Dhingra, Pederson)
Inslee warns of 4th COVID-19 wave in Washington state
Fire danger high Friday in NW Oregon including Portland
Yakima County pays $20,000 to settle claim against prosecutor in missing text message case

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Pierce County business urges public to take pandemic seriously after Phase 2 rollback
Inslee urges gatherings to be held outdoors to quell rising COVID-19 cases
Where can I get vaccinated more quickly in Washington?
Persistence, patience key in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine as Washington widens eligibility
Mother of man killed by police hopes lawsuit, more diversity in Washington Legislature will change laws

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed at FedEx facility near airport; gunman also dead
3 counties go back to phase 2 of state’s reopening plan
First day of expanded vaccine eligibility comes day before Pierce County’s rollback to Phase 2
Seattle teacher’s union votes to bring students back to class
State senator wants to end police stops for minor offenses (Nguyen)
Inslee says no to Pierce County’s request for more COVID-19 vaccine doses
Vaccines opening to general public; new appointment alert tool launched by CovidWA.com
DNR: Rising fire danger prompts new burn restrictions

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Washington state lawmakers send a host of police reform bills to Gov. Inslee’s desk (Goodman, Johnson, Entenman)
Police body camera policies vary widely in Washington
New Regional Homelessness Authority CEO asks for patience as fledgling agency takes shape
Vaccine appointments in Eastern Washington continue to go unfilled despite increased eligibility
Amid concern of 4th wave, Inslee tells Washingtonians to ‘take it outside’
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands in state to anyone 16 years of age and older

KNKX FM
Wilcox: Legislature should have a say in emergency powers
Washington sets ambitious goal: All new cars sold will be electric by 2030

KUOW FM
Billy Frank Jr. in, Marcus Whitman out as part of U.S. Capitol statue swap
Washington park officials are watching carefully as warm weather arrives in the NW
Blog: Pandemic updates for Washington
How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030
For a reporter on the Covid-19 beat, ‘Vax Day’ comes full circle
Washington state to create use of police force investigation office and public database
What justifies clearing a homeless encampment?

KXLY (ABC)
‘Take it outside’: Inslee asks Washingtonians to gather outdoors to reduce COVID case rates
Centralia pot lab may be the first in WA to lose its license

NW Public Radio
Northwest Snowpack Is Good, But Dry, Cold, Windy Spring Wreaking Havoc With Crops

Q13 TV (Fox)
Gov. Inslee warns of 4th pandemic wave as vaccine availability opens wide
Vaccine eligibility opens up for Washingtonians while health experts worry about fourth surge
Gauging Washington state’s mental health as COVID-19 vaccine becomes widely available

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Crosscut
The future of WA transportation hinges on carbon pricing debate (Fitzgibbon, Carlyle, Saldaña, Hobbs)
A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change (Fey, Lovelett)
Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires (Springer, Riccelli)

MyNorthwest
Washington solidifies goal to end sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
All Washington school districts now on track to resume in-person learning by deadline
Gov. Inslee defends decision to roll three counties back to Phase 2
Seattle teacher’s union votes to bring students back to class
In parting letter to shareholders, Bezos says Amazon ‘needs to do a better job’ for its workers
Homeless encampment near North Seattle school will be allowed to remain
Superintendent Reykdal delays state tests for students over ‘inequitable access for remote learners’
What to expect with Washington vaccine eligibility now opened up
City has now relocated nearly all residents of homeless camp near Capitol Hill school
Beware of the dangers of distracted driving
Dog Aging Project co-directed by UW researchers needs participants
Investigation to determine whether Pierce County sheriff has ‘pattern of misuse of authority’
There’s ‘still time’ to slow the spread of COVID-19, prevent fourth wave
Police investigating explosion at Everett apartment building

Slog
Human Composting Is Disrupting the Death Industry
Police Misconduct Soared in 2020, but Olympia Just Imposed New Accountability Measures

Thursday, April 15

Slew of police reform bills headed to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk
As Washington lawmakers began wrapping up their work on an ambitious package of police accountability legislation in the past week, reminders of the cause were not hard to come by. In Minneapolis, prosecutors were concluding their murder case against former officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, the Black man who died after Chauvin pressed a knee to his neck for about nine minutes. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails
One of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails would be shut down by 2025 under a bill signed Wednesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. The measure approved by the Washington Legislature bans for-profit detention centers in the state. The only facility that meets that definition is the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, a 1,575-bed immigration jail operated by the GEO Group under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Continue reading at KXLY.

In view of Billy Frank Jr.’s canoe, Gov. Inslee signs bill to send statue to D.C.
Steps from the Nisqually River where Billy Frank Jr. fished and facing his mounted dugout canoe, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Wednesday to honor Frank, champion of treaty rights and environmental protections, with a statue at the nation’s Capitol. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Steve Bloom)

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Associated Press
Statue of Native American leader step closer to U.S. Capitol (Lekanoff)
Slew of police reform bills headed to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk (Entenman)
Vaccines open to all as health officials warn of 4th wave
Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot
US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic
J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence
Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails
Inslee OKs bill banning for-profit jails
Washington health officials urge patience as all adults become eligible for vaccine Thursday

Aberdeen Daily World
Still slots open for Friday mass vaccination site first dose clinic
Commentary: I’m a conservative. Here’s why I support the For the People Act

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
In view of Billy Frank Jr.’s canoe, Gov. Inslee signs bill to send statue to D.C. (Lekanoff)
Murder hornets could be attracted to your hummingbird feeder, Washington officials say
Inslee speeds prison release for more than a dozen convicted of simple drug possession
Whatcom County reports four more fully vaccinated residents test positive for COVID-19
Whatcom expecting 600 more vaccine doses from state, sees 29 new COVID cases Tuesday
Over 200 vaccinated Washingtonians test positive for COVID. That’s not unexpected
Tax Day becomes Vax Day on Thursday when all WA residents 16 and older qualify for shots
Adults vaccinated for COVID can gather safely, but can kids join in? What experts say
If you’ve had COVID, your first vaccine dose may cause worse side effects. Here’s why
COVID vaccines should last nine months, FDA says, amid debate over booster shots

Capital Press
USDA cancels Farmers to Families Food Box Program
Tom Vilsack: Secretary of Agriculture talks about issues facing farmers and his plans for USDA
Ex-Weyerhaeuser manager gets prison in $4.5M fraud scheme

Columbian
Clark County Public Health chief urges vaccinations as case counts climb
Tower Mall COVID-19 vaccination appointments open in Vancouver
Clark County reports 76 new COVID-19 cases as total passes 20,000
COVID-19 tests provide crucial clues about how to fight coronavirus, but they’ve fallen in Washington state
In Our View: Biden should make Hanford cleanup a priority
Letter: Restrictions are needed

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Food demand continues to rise in central Washington
Yakima Valley College to Continue Online Learning in Fall
COVID-19 vaccines to be administered in Granger on Wednesday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
‘One in a million’ side effect halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine
U.S. 2 trestle rebuild part of Senate transportation package (Hobbs, Fitzgibbon, Fey)
Package funding U.S. 2 trestle, Monroe bypass on the move (Hobbs)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance

High Country News
Will COVID-19 vaccinations mean more prison overcrowding deaths?

The Inlander
Developer says the U.S. should follow Washington state’s lead to maximize clean building in its national infrastructure plan
Abolish the Police: In their absence, build a more just society

News Tribune (subscription required)
Inslee says no to Pierce County’s request for more COVID-19 vaccine doses
COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday in Pierce County climb above 100
Sunny days here to stay in Tacoma, and temps could reach 80 this weekend
Tax Day becomes Vax Day on Thursday when all WA residents 16 and older qualify for shots
An infamous Tacoma motel will soon become a shelter for homeless moms. Will it work?
Editorial: New Black history holiday good for Washington. But don’t slight this minority group

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Johnson & Johnson ‘Pause’ Shakes Vaccinations Worldwide
Retail Sales Jump and Jobless Claims Drop in New Signs of Recovery: Live Updates
House Panel Advances Bill to Study Reparations in Historic Vote
As the Senate advances a bill addressing hate crimes targeting Asian-Americans, Biden names a liaison to the community.
Biden Takes On Sagging Safety Net With Plan to Fix Long-Term Care

Olympian (subscription required)
Family of Black man killed by police will be paid $4.4 million by Washington city
Thurston County reports 28 new COVID-19 cases, increasing overall total to 8,156
Olympia’s Police Chief search postponed until late 2021
Any Thurston County adult can get a COVID-19 vaccine at these weekend events
In view of Billy Frank Jr.’s canoe, Gov. Inslee signs bill to send statue to D.C. (Lekanoff)
Blaze destroys Port of Shelton commercial building Tuesday night

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Everyone 16 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine

Port Townsend Leader
Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics canceled in Washington
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Jefferson County

Seattle Medium
Families And Educators Are Optimistic About SPS’ Return To In-Person Learning

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Inslee signs into law bill to put statue honoring Billy Frank Jr. in U.S. Capitol (Lekanoff)
Seattle teachers union approves deal for middle- and high-school return
Standardized tests for Washington state students delayed until fall 2021
As thousands get vaccinated against COVID, joy, relief and gratitude spread in Seattle
Kent to pay $4.4 million to family of Black man killed by police
Editorial: Get grants moving to help entertainment venues survive
Western State Hospital CEO who led Washington’s psychiatric facility through turbulence to step down
Seattle really is ‘CRAZYTOWN’ — and it will be our salvation after a rough year

Skagit Valley Herald
Officials, residents celebrate completion of Maddox Creek project

South Seattle Emerald
Vaccination path forward temporarily unclear for thousands of King County residents
SPS educators confront issues of race and disability as students return to schools
Durkan revisits push to move parking enforcement from police to SDOT

Spokesman Review
Woman’s Club of Spokane wants homeless shelter out of its building
Law and Justice Council members push back against proposal to dissolve their group
All Washington residents ages 16 and older eligible for vaccines starting Thursday
Each state honors two residents with statues in the U.S. Capitol. Washington will replace pioneer Marcus Whitman’s.
Students in Washington won’t have to take two standardized tests this spring, OSPI says

Washington Post
Chauvin declines to testify, invoking his Fifth Amendment right as defense rests its case
D.C. Guard misused helicopters in low-flying confrontation with George Floyd protesters, Army concludes
40 acres and a mule: How the first reparations for slavery ended in betrayal
Opinion: A coronavirus-infected Republican’s anger at Trump signals turbulence ahead

Yakima Herald Republic
All Washingtonians 16 and up now eligible for COVID vaccine
Decision on controversial Yakima health board rules tabled again
Sunnyside School District to return to full-time in person by end of April
Yakima Valley College to continue remote learning through the fall
Investigation finds nearly 200 cops with credibility issues still working in Washington state

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KING5 TV (NBC)
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens to everyone 16 and older in Washington, but supply still lags demand
Pierce County executive, Inslee disagree over COVID-19 vaccine supply demands

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Vaccines opening to general public; new appointment alert tool launched by CovidWA.com
Worries of a fourth wave as vaccine eligibility about to expand
WA: 217 COVID-19 cases found among 1.7M fully vaccinated
Kent to pay $4.4 million to family of man killed by police
Two major homeless camps in Tacoma will get toilets, trash bins as part of city pilot

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Software developers, volunteers helping Washingtonians track down vaccine appointments
After union fight, Jeff Bezos to focus on Amazon workers
State health officials fear Washington is entering 4th wave in coronavirus pandemic
Some challenging disparities in arrests during Seattle protests

KNKX FM
Meet Rena Priest, Washington’s first Indigenous poet laureate
Billy Frank Jr. in, Marcus Whitman out as part of U.S. Capitol statue swap
Hate Crimes Task Force proposed by King County councilman and prosecutor
Inslee signs bill banning private prisons, including Tacoma ICE facility

KUOW FM
Washington’s state-run vaccination sites to extend hours to improve access
Signs Of Economic Boom Emerge As Retail Sales Surge, Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low
As Auto Industry Goes Electric, Can It Avoid A Battery Bottleneck?
Blog: Pandemic updates for Washington
Washington state auditor’s report details unemployment fraud
Billy Frank Jr. in, Marcus Whitman out as part of U.S. Capitol statue swap
April 14th | How do we manage Covid anxiety?
Washington state halts Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid blood clot investigation

KXLY (ABC)
Vaccine eligibility expands in Washington Thursday. Here’s how to book an appointment

NW Public Radio
It’s Official: Statue Honoring Billy Frank Jr. To Replace Marcus Whitman At U.S. Capitol
Washington Auditor Says State Unemployment Fraud Likely Much Higher Than $647 Million

Q13 TV (Fox)
Vaccine eligibility opens up for Washingtonians while health experts worry about fourth surge
Vaccine ‘breakthrough’ cases double in Washington, but still .01 percent of all vaccinations
Vaccine fairy works magic for hundreds across Western Washington
City of Kent to pay $4.4 million to family of unarmed Black man shot and killed by police
Washington students will not have to take state exams this spring

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Crosscut
Centralia pot lab may be the first in WA to lose its license
After COVID, brain fog lingers. UW researchers are finding out why

Slog
The House Wants to Lift the Eviction Moratorium Before Tenant Protections Kick into Gear (Macri, Paul, Chapman, Rule, Kuderer, Peterson)
Meanwhile, in Portland: The Portland Police Union Headquarters in Flames on Second Night of Daunte Wright Protests

West Seattle Blog
WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: Sound Transit has questions for you. Plus – see early property-acquisition estimates

Wednesday, April 14

WA Senate passes bill to lower unemployment insurance tax hit next year
The Washington State Senate unanimously passed a bill to lower the unemployment insurance tax hike for small businesses next year. Unemployment insurance is paid solely by taxes on business owners. The taxes are set to skyrocket in the next few years to refill the Unemployment Trust Fund, which has been all but depleted from the record number of people on jobless benefits this past year. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (David Zalubowski)

Bill on equity training moves past House
School personnel in Washington state may be required to go through equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism training if a bill is signed into law during this year’s state legislative session. Senate Bill [5044], which passed in the House Sunday in a 57-40 vote, would include equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism standards in existing cultural competency training school board directors, district and school staff must undergo, according to the bill’s text. Continue reading at The Columbia Basin Herald.

After A Turbulent Year, Washington State Poised To Ban Guns At Protests, Capitol Grounds
After a summer of armed, mostly white “patrols” at racial justice protests and the winter insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Washington lawmakers are ready to ban guns at demonstrations and the statehouse. Continue reading at InvestigateWest. (Emily McCarty)

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Associated Press
Gray whale could be sick from tracking tag
Audit: Unemployment fraud likely higher than $647 million
Washington follows feds in halting use of J&J vaccine
Biden to detail pullout plans for last troops in Afghanistan

Aberdeen Daily World
Clean fuel standard, ‘cap-and-trade’ proposals pass state Senate
Commentary: Voter suppression will be the lasting effect of Trump’s Big Lie

Auburn Reporter
Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws

Bainbridge Island Review
Kitsap to start diversion, equity, inclusion committee

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here’s how many Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses have been administered in Washington state
A revision to Washington state’s Death with Dignity Act stalls in the Senate
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
While two Whatcom regions see dramatic drops in COVID rates, three others see increases
As J&J vaccine use is put on hold, here’s how many doses were sent to Whatcom providers
Here’s how to get one of 1,200 first doses of Moderna COVID vaccine at Whatcom clinics
Whatcom surpasses vaccination milestone, as county sees 13 new COVID cases Monday
Fentanyl: A Hidden Danger
Tri-Cities river listed as nation’s most endangered
‘Slave chains’ lesson leads Washington school district to address racial blind spots
WA officials expect ‘minimal disruption’ to vaccine efforts amid Johnson & Johnson pause
FDA and CDC leaders explain why Johnson & Johnson vaccinations are pausing

Capital Press
Officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets

Columbia Basin Herald
Bill on equity training moves past House (Ortiz-Self, Santos, Dolan)

Columbian
Lawmakers Kraft, Wilson say Inslee’s emergency powers need a check (Valdez, Rolfes)
Clark County reports 76 new COVID-19 cases as total passes 20,000
In Our View: Legislature should act to balance government

Covington-Maple Valley Reporter
Guest column: Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath of Atlanta

The Daily News
Return to full in-person classes again postponed for Longview middle, high schoolers as COVID cases climb

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Cornfield Report: Things are heating up in Olympia — and not just the weather (Fitzgibbon, Berg, Jinkins, Mullet, Cleveland, Van De Wege, Hasegawa, Conway)
Bloomberg Comment: Build-to-rent could be affordable housing solution
WaPo Comment: Media again key to ending voting rights filibuster
Editorial: Vaccine passports can nudge more toward immunity

High Country News
Tribal nations adapt to being at ‘ground zero’ of the climate crisis

Journal of the San Juan Islands
House passes $6 billion capital works budget (Frockt)
Senate passes carbon cap after debate (Carlyle, Salomon)

News Tribune (subscription required)
Two major homeless camps in Tacoma will get toilets, trash bins as part of city pilot
Business affected by Phase 2 rollback? Pierce County has grants available

New York Times
Pause in Vaccinations Leads to Canceled Appointments Across States
Capitol Police Told to Hold Back on Riot Response on Jan. 6, Report Finds
Covid-19 Live Updates: Pause on Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine Fuels New Concerns
Hundreds of Companies Unite to Oppose Voting Limits, but Others Abstain
Biden Wants Leaders to Make Climate Commitments for Earth Day
Executives Call for Deep Emission Cuts to Combat Climate Change

North American Post
Asian Art Museum Reopening

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia to require grocery stores provide hazard pay
JBLM Air Force leader says less than half of wing has been vaccinated against COVID-19
Thurston County reports 26 COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Lines at SeaTac stretch into garage as TSA grapples with staff shortage, airport says
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Thurston County mass vaccination events unaffected by pause in J&J vaccine use
Ferry at Port of Olympia to be replaced by 680-foot Matson ship
WA officials expect ‘minimal disruption’ to vaccine efforts amid Johnson & Johnson pause

Peninsula Daily News
Lummi Nation totem pole making journey to Biden
Officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Puget Sound Business Journal
Tech historian on Alabama union vote: ‘We may look back on this as a loss for Amazon’
Opinion: Data doesn’t support clean fuel standard claims
Washington state pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Study: Most employers say they will allow remote work post-pandemic
How Amazon’s big push into telehealth could shake up heath care delivery

Seattle Medium
Legislature Approves Taylor’s Bill To Increase Access To State Carpool Program (Taylor)
Rod Brandon Named New Executive Director Of The Seattle Housing Authority

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Getting a COVID test is easier than last year and still important
3 arrested in Seattle protest; fire set at Portland police union building
Seattle and Atlanta theaters team up to connect Black theaters, nurture Black playwrights
Lawmakers divided on Washington education bill that eliminates state testing requirement for some student teachers (Mullet)
Inslee commutes 15 prison sentences after Washington Supreme Court overturns drug-possession law
Seattle launches second firefighter-social worker team to cover U District, Ballard

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County providers adjust to pause in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Skagit Regional Health to close COVID testing clinic

South Seattle Emerald
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in South Seattle and South King County
News Gleams: Vaccines for the masses, three libraries to open, a reparations fund, & more!
Daunte Wright and another Seattle shooting — the cycle of trauma continues
Counterprotesters far outnumber those in support at Seattle ‘white lives matter’ rally
Breaking: King County Executive Dow Constantine has ‘urged’ Sheriff Johanknecht to retire ‘immediately’
Photo Essay: Filipino American ‘die-in’ demands justice for activists killed in the Philippines
Local workers and labor leaders react to Alabama vote to reject Amazon union

Spokesman Review
Pullman businesses disappointed by return to Phase 2: ‘It’s wearing on everybody’
Washington pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration while federal agencies study ‘very rare’ blood clots
Longtime conservation leader abruptly fired by Lands Council board of directors
Despite move to Phase 2, Whitman County, WSU optimistic ‘things are headed in good direction’
Washington’s COVID-19 unemployment fraud is likely higher than first thought, a new report says
As decision looms, Spokane Public Schools’ online survey shows widespread support for downtown stadium

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities area new COVID cases keep trending up this week
Tri-Cities river listed as nation’s most endangered
Kennewick police dog finds burglar under the laundry. It’s his 2nd ‘arrest’ this week
Thousands received J&J COVID vaccine in Tri-Cities — what to do if you got it or plan to
Franklin County administrator keeps his job after calls to fire him
Half the grades at one high school were F’s last fall. How Tri-Cities teachers are turning it around

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla driver’s license office will open ‘by appointment only’ next week
Walla Walla County sheriff reports increase in pistol permits in 2020 report
COVID-19 test positivity rate low in Walla Walla, Umatilla counties
Walla Walla County vaccine clinic Wednesday will offer Pfizer vaccines instead of Johnson & Johnson
Walla Walla, Columbia counties still safe in Phase 3 of COVID-19 regulations
Walla Walla police warn of phony cop phone scam
Toss old drugs, needles, tires, electronics and more on ‘Take Back’ weekend in Walla Walla, College Place
Columbia County leaders approve more funding for flood work in Touchet River
Man in stolen car case pleads guilty to lesser crime in Walla Walla County
Walla Walla man takes plea deal for assault conviction in motel burglary case
Wa-Hi grad leads P1FCU effort to serve increasing number of local Hispanic-owned businesses

Washington Post
Underserved communities bear brunt of paused Johnson & Johnson rollout
Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake returns to work after internal probe finds ‘he acted within the law’

Yakima Herald Republic
Johnson & Johnson makes up small portion of Yakima County’s COVID vaccine supply
‘The trifecta:’ CWU child care programs support parents, kids and students
Child care providers grapple with new tax questions during pandemic
Yakima County District Court offers program for people to resolve warrants
Opinion: Column: No shoes, no shot, no service. Why vaccine “passports” are a good idea
Opinion: Other Views: Legislature must bolster trust in law enforcement

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Pause in Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine means ‘system is working’
King County executive urges sheriff to retire after internal email on Tommy Le case
Proposed law would test Washington school faucets for lead, notify parents of exposure (Pollet)

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle suddenly cancels 1,200 Lumen Field vaccine appointments
State auditor: More than $1.1B may be missing from Employment Security
DOH pausing Johnson & Johnson doses in Washington while FDA conducts review
Washington state prisoners released after drug law is voided

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Ex-federal attorney to investigate Pierce County Sheriff’s run-in with Black man
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan speak out about destructive street protests
‘It looks like garbage town:’ Graffiti vandals targeting Seattle downtown businesses
King and Snohomish counties fret about falling back to a lower phase amid COVID
Audit: Wash. state unemployment fraud may top $1 billion

KNKX FM
Health officials pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine in WA
Federal scientists keep an eye on tagged gray whale after possible infection
COVID, budget, big bills keeping Legislature busy as session winds down

KUOW FM
Washington state halts Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid blood clot investigation
Climate advocates go to court to block Tacoma gas plant
Blog: Pandemic updates for Washington
Biden Administration Moves To Undo Trump Abortion Rules For Title X
Bill To Create Commission On Reparations Nears Historic House Vote
Tacoma struggles with rollback to Phase 2 of reopening

Q13 TV (Fox)
More than 2,000 J&J appointments postponed in Everett following vaccine pause
Pierce County Council approves $4 million in Phase 2 rollback relief for businesses
Washington state follows feds in halting use of J&J vaccine

Web

Crosscut
After COVID, brain fog lingers. UW researchers are finding out why
Opinion: Good takes and bad takes on the Amazon union vote in Bessemer

Investigate West
After A Turbulent Year, Washington State Poised To Ban Guns At Protests, Capitol Grounds (Kuderer, Senn)

MyNorthwest
Police investigating explosion at Everett apartment building
Three arrested in Seattle for graffiti, obstruction during vigil
With ‘murder hornets’ emerging from hibernation, state lays out new rules to curb spread
WA Senate passes bill to lower unemployment insurance tax hit next year
King County Executive joins growing calls for sheriff’s resignation
Gov. Inslee commutes over a dozen drug sentences after state court decision
Pierce County Exec calls on Inslee to expand vaccine eligibility early after Phase 2 rollback
New audit reports find that Employment Security Department failed to protect against fraud
Seattle officially changes neighborhood name from Lower Queen Anne to Uptown
Washington to pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine over ‘very rare side effect’
Hospitalization rates rising in Washington as COVID vaccination effort lags
State Secretary of Health: Must ‘act fast’ in counties with rising COVID cases
Safety measures to expect at Lumen Field for early season Sounders games

Slog
Seattle Senator Joins Conservative Democrats in Threat to Gut Clean Fuels Bill (Fitzgibbon, Mullet, Conway, Hasegawa, Cleveland, Hobbs, Van de Wege)

Tuesday, April 13

Juneteenth set to become an official Washington state holiday
Juneteenth is going to become an official Washington state holiday, as soon as the governor signs legislation that has now passed both the state Senate and House. “Observing June 19th as Juneteenth will recognize the significance of America’s history of slavery, the vestiges of which continue in the oppression from institutional racism that remain today,” Gov. Jay Inslee said. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Karen Ducey)

Bill curbing lead in school drinking water heads to governor
Washington’s public and private schools will soon need to take new steps to curb children’s exposure to lead in drinking water. The Seattle Times reports House Bill 1139 cleared a final hurdle in the state Senate on a 48-0 vote on Sunday. It’s designed to address gaps in school-safety requirements by mandating schools fix or replace fixtures that leach the toxin into water sources. Continue reading at KOMO News.

Legislature approves ban on Native American school mascots
The Washington Legislature has approved a measure to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington. On a 90-8 vote, the House concurred with changes made in the Senate. Once the measure is signed by Gov. Jay Inslee, the ban would take effect Jan. 1. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

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Associated Press
Legislature approves ban on Native American school mascots
Officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets
Washington state proposal targets Boeing plant’s pollution
Lummi Nation totem pole making journey to Biden
3 Washington counties face tighter coronavirus restrictions
Stocks are mixed as regulators ‘pause’ J&J vaccine rollout
Defense begins case against ex-cop in George Floyd’s death
State Senate approves expansion of low-income tax credit (Nguyen)
Bill curbing lead in school drinking water heads to governor

Aberdeen Daily World
Van De Wege bill to prohibit seabed mining passes Legislature
How local legislators voted in Olympia (Van De Wege, Tharinger, Chapman)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
These 64,000 Whatcom County residents will be eligible for the COVID vaccine this week
Three Washington counties to fall back to Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening on Friday
This gift to Biden is a reminder of the obligation to honor the rights of Indigenous people
White House says supply of other COVID vaccines is enough as new J&J guidance weighed
Antibody cocktail ‘rapidly’ prevents and treats COVID, study finds. Here’s how
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
Federal agencies call for pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after 1 person dies

Capital Press
Idaho lawmakers hear pitch to absorb three-fourths of Oregon
Washington farm groups embrace OT bill, for this season

Columbian
In Our View: Legislature must bolster trust in law enforcement
Vancouver more than doubles cleaning service contract, citing COVID-19
Letter: How much is truly needed?

The Daily News
Cowlitz County will move back to Phase 2 of Inslee’s reopening plan Friday as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
Confederated Tribes Of The Umatilla Reservation Open Vaccines To Anyone In 11 Counties

The Daily World
Van De Wege bill to prohibit seabed mining passes Legislature (Van De Wege)

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Washington State Patrol Resumes Highway Patrol Within Yakama Nation

Everett Herald (subscription required)
How employers can help defeat this pandemic through vaccination
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Op-ed by Sen. Liias: State can lead the switch to electric vehicles
Harrop: We built roads for Henry Ford; do the same for EVs
WaPo Comment: Right-wing media’s ‘no angel’ narrative needs to end
Bloomberg Comment: Biden’s two-track economy addresses work divide

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
FDA, CDC recommend pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after reports of rare but severe blood clots
COVID-19 cases increasing in Washington state, down slightly in Kitsap

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County seeks more COVID-19 vaccines in battle to get back to Phase 3
The fight over Tacoma’s liquified-natural gas plant continues. Will permits be upheld?
More in-person days for Puyallup students with new social distancing requirements
Did Troyer’s decision to follow newspaper carrier violate Sheriff’s Department policy?
Slain deputy’s family can’t sue Pierce County for wrongful death, judge decides
Pierce County gets ‘gut punch’ rollback to Phase 2, seeking options to help businesses
A refresher on what you can and can’t do at a Pierce County restaurant or bar in Phase 2
City of Tacoma to clear homeless encampment along East 72nd Street
Vaccination clinic for grocery/retail workers another step toward herd immunity
More than 400 new COVID-19 cases reported over the weekend in Pierce County
Editorial: OK to be angry about Pierce County slipping to Phase 2. It’s part of grief process

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: U.S. Calls for Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, Complicating Rollout
Inflation Rate Rises as the Economy Reawakens: Live Updates
N.C.A.A. Responds, Tentatively, to Transgender Athlete Bans
Biden to announce full withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11.
China poses the biggest threat to the U.S., a new intelligence report says.

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County median home price rises 20 percent compared to March 2020
Federal agencies call for pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after 1 person dies
Ferry will have to move after Port of Olympia approves deal for 680-foot ship
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
Thurston County adds 67 COVID-19 cases over weekend
Three Washington counties to fall back to Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening on Friday
State Patrol seeks information on person accused of assault at Capitol Campus

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Clallam County returns to high-risk category; Jefferson County up to moderate

Puget Sound Business Journal
Pierce, 2 other counties will move back a phase; King County remains in Phase 3
Investment analysts see little cause for alarm over new 737 Max issue

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Boeing wins orders and resumes 787 deliveries as March hints at positive momentum
Proposal to address homelessness in Seattle city charter met with intrigue, skepticism
Seattle man wonders if his childhood friend is the leader of Q-Anon
King County Executive Dow Constantine urges Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht to retire
Opinion: National Archives scare shows why Congress needs to act

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County remains in Phase 3 of reopening

Spokesman Review
Charge your engines: Spokane could lease electric Hyundai Konas
Spokane County will stay in Phase 3 for now; Whitman County among those moving back
El Mercadito is a market and more for Spokane’s Latino community
Despite move to Phase 2, Whitman County, WSU optimistic ‘things are headed in good direction’
Bill to restructure public health gets big changes in Legislature after passing state Senate (Riccelli)
US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports

Tri-City Herald
Baby goats help raise money for Wishing Star, Tri-Cities kids
Commercial plane hits bird taking off at Tri-Cities Airport, forcing emergency landing
40-mph gusts, blinding dust expected to make Tri-Cities highways treacherous
Kennewick arrest got wild. Police car rammed, officer thrown, Taser didn’t slow him
Three Washington counties to fall back to Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening on Friday
Fire gutted a historic Richland house 9 months ago. Why is it still standing?
Firing administrator could cost Franklin County thousands. It’s back on the agenda
40-mph gusts, blinding dust expected to make Tri-Cities highways treacherous
Ex-Hanford contractors to pay $6M to settle fraud lawsuit — but still come out ahead
WSU Pullman COVID spike forces drop to Phase 2. Franklin County fares better
Half the grades at one high school were F’s last fall. How Tri-Cities teachers are turning it around
Tri-Cities area COVID cases top 27,000 after jump in new cases over the weekend
Commercial plane hits bird taking off at Tri-Cities Airport, forcing emergency landing
Kennewick arrest got wild. Police car rammed, officer thrown, Taser didn’t slow him
‘Living on.’ Tri-Cities mom’s COVID scare renews memories of her lost son’s last gift
Community rallies around Tri-Cities restaurant owner after bitter cancer diagnosis
Hundreds of Tri-Cities food processing, farm workers turn out for COVID vaccines
Tri-Cities man used fraud to get around insurance policy limits. Now he must pay $18,000
Tri-City Herald death notices April 12, 2021
Baby goats help raise money for Wishing Star, Tri-Cities kids
Tri-Cities students still struggling with distance learning

Vancouver Business Journal
City of Vancouver awards $6.2 million to local affordable housing, temporary shelter projects, homelessness…

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Gardening season blooms at Frog Hollow Farm
COVID-19 test positivity rate low in Walla Walla, Umatilla counties
Toss old drugs, needles, tires, electronics and more on ‘Take Back’ weekend in Walla Walla, College Place
COVID-19 test positivity rate low in Walla Walla, Umatilla counties
Walla Walla, Columbia counties still safe in Phase 3 of COVID-19 regulations
Vaccine availability lower this week as COVID-19 cases stay steady in Umatilla, Walla Walla counties
Inslee to announce possible new COVID restrictions Monday
Man in stolen car case pleads guilty to lesser crime in Walla Walla County
Columbia County leaders approve more funding for flood work in Touchet River
Walla Walla man takes plea deal for assault conviction in motel burglary case
Wa-Hi grad leads P1FCU effort to serve increasing number of local Hispanic-owned businesses
Walla Walla man pleads not guilty in jail staff assault, seeks release to Spokane
Milton-Freewater and Athena-Weston schools make the jump to full days

Washington Post
Biden will withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021
FDA, CDC call for pause in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after ‘extremely rare’ cases of rare blood clots
Opinion: Republicans bear some responsibility for right-wing terrorism
What AOC’s and FKA twigs’ stories teach us about surviving sexual assault
Officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, police said. She’s a 26-year vet, served as union president.

Yakima Herald Republic
Child care providers face new tax questions because of pandemic
Yakima County to remain in Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan
Tax filing deadline not postponed for everyone. What quarterly taxpayers need to know
Washington state proposal targets Boeing plant’s pollution
Council changes indecent exposure law to OK breastfeeding

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Pierce County one of three moving back to Phase 2 of Washington’s reopening plan
Officials in King, Snohomish counties warn of joining Pierce County in Phase 2 rollback
With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanding, finding an appointment remains a challenge
Bellevue city leaders consider police use-of-force reform recommendations
Washington considers new rules to help eradicate invasive Asian giant hornets

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee announces rollback to Phase 2 for Pierce, Cowlitz, Whitman counties
US health agencies call for pause in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Minnesota police shooting of Daunte Wright sparks Seattle demonstration
New help for families of Covid-19 victims as FEMA launches funeral reimbursement program

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Downtown Seattle businesses vandalized during protests of Daunte Wright’s death
Health officials advise against skipping 2nd COVID-19 shot

KUOW FM
One-third of COVID cases are ‘variants of concern’ in Washington state
Washington State Patrol sexual misconduct case tests state oversight as police reforms near passage
U.S. Recommends Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
Blog: Pandemic updates for Washington
Social distancing to retighten in Pierce, Cowlitz, and Whitman counties amid rising Covid cases
April 12th | The financial penalties of our criminal justice system

Q13 TV (Fox)
State health secretary says Washington ‘absolutely’ pausing J&J vaccine
Bill to ensure legal counsel to low-income Washingtonians facing eviction advances through Legislature
Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties moving back to Phase 2 of reopening plan
‘Devastating:’ Pierce County employees react to Phase 2 rollback

Web

Crosscut
Seattle Asian community answers hate with love and support
How public records gave us a window into WA police misconduct
Opinion: Notes on being useful after dying in Washington state

MyNorthwest
State Secretary of Health: Must ‘act fast’ in counties with rising COVID cases
Safety measures to expect at Lumen Field for early season Sounders games
Minnesota police shooting of Daunte Wright sparks Seattle demonstration
TSA lines stretch into parking garage at Sea-Tac Airport
‘This is a gut-punch’: Local leaders react with three counties rolled back to Phase 2
Seattle area set for first 70-degree day of the year by the end of the week
Gov. Inslee announces rollback to Phase 2 for Cowlitz, Pierce, and Whitman counties
Business organizations urge Gov. Inslee to delay rollback decision
Local union votes to authorize strike if deal can’t be met with Boeing
Juneteenth set to become an official Washington state holiday
COVID updates: US recommends ‘pause’ of J&J vaccine for investigation
Toddler, three others injured in Central District shooting

Monday, April 12

Historic overtime bill for agriculture workers provides a chance at equal labor laws
Washington State has the opportunity to become the second state to provide agriculture workers with overtime compensation. Currently, farmworkers do not receive overtime pay. In 1938, agriculture workers were specifically excluded from the Fair Labor Standards Act and many researchers have noted that New Deal-era legislation was crafted to block Black and other POC agricultural workers from receiving overtime pay. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Alexandria Jonas)

‘Right to counsel’ law advancing through Legislature
A “right to counsel” measure that is getting closer to approval by the Legislature would make Washington the first state to ensure that low-income tenants have legal representation when faced with an eviction. The bill has passed both the Senate and the House, and has one final vote before the Senate before heading to the desk of Gov. Jay Inslee. Continue reading at KOMO News. (Rachel La Corte)

Senate approves expansion of low-income tax credit
The Washington Senate on Sunday approved a bill that would expand a tax credit for low-income workers and families that would start paying out benefits for the first time in 2023. The bill passed the Democratic-led chamber on a bipartisan 47-2 vote and now heads back to the House, which passed the bill last month but will need to take a final vote on whether or not to concur with changes made in the Senate. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.