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Thursday, January 21

Washington state public health experts ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Biden’s vaccination plan
President Joe Biden’s coronavirus plan has many public health experts cautiously optimistic. On Biden’s first day on the job, the White House released a video highlighting the goals of the Biden-Harris administration, including getting coronavirus under control, addressing the climate crisis, fighting for racial justice and rebuilding the middle class. Continue reading at KING5 TV.

Why Washington state’s constitution bans armed militias
All 50 states, in some way or another, ban private armies, militias or paramilitary forces within their borders. Washington state’s constitution asserts that any militia must be in “strict subordination to civil power,” meaning the state or the federal government. It also affirms a citizen’s right to bear arms for defense of self or state, but cautions that those rights should not be construed as “authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men.” Continue reading at Crosscut. (Rachel La Corte)

President Biden’s executive order ends Trump’s Muslim travel ban, outlines what’s next
Among the flurry of executive orders signed by President Joe Biden on Wednesday was one ending the ban on travelers from several majority-Muslim countries, which was first issued by Donald Trump in January 2017. “Beyond contravening our values, these Executive Orders and Proclamations have undermined our national security,” Biden’s executive order rescinding the ban reads. Continue reading at USA Today. (Jasper Colt)

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Associated Press
At least $1.6 million spent on Washington Capitol security
Gray whale population drops by quarter off U.S. West Coast
Biden’s US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat

Aberdeen Daily World
State Ecology Department rejects permit for Kalama methanol plant on Columbia River
Unstable bank slows work on State Route 109 slide
GGHI virtual Business Forum to focus on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Roadmap to Recovery
Op-ed: How Biden can rebuild trust in our elections

Bainbridge Island Review
WIAA sports: When does spring come before winter?
State trying to make it easier to get COVID-19 vaccine

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Ten inmates at Whatcom County Jail’s Work Center test positive for COVID-19
Four Lynden Middle School students test positive for COVID-19, district officials say
As state begins releasing vaccination data, Whatcom sees 9 new COVID cases in 2 days
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington
WA teachers, school staff could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine earlier than expected
Washington National Guard provides inauguration security
WSP has spent $1.6 million on Capitol security: ‘Sometimes, we have to put costs aside’
Troopers arrest man accused of bear spraying and threatening reporters at Capitol protest
Hospital association: ‘Concerns’ about Inslee vaccine plan
First COVID case in US reported one year ago today. A timeline of a frantic year
Biden moves to fully reimburse states for National Guard, supplies in COVID-19 fight
Coronavirus updates: State passes 291k cases
Here’s what you need to know about Biden’s new immigration bill

Capital Press
In their own words: Farmers tell President Biden their hopes, fears

Columbian
Members confirmed for Interstate 5 Bridge replacement group
In Our View: ‘We can do hard things,’ achieve vaccine goals

The Daily News
In One Of His First Acts, President Biden Moves To Have U.S. Join Paris Climate Agreement
With Worries Of Armed Protests, Inauguration Day At Washington State Capitol Was Quiet
Washington State Regulators Deny Key Permit To Kalama Methanol Refinery

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Washingtonians bear witness to ‘democracy moving forward’
At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
State’s vaccine schedule draws criticism from Island County

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap public health officials seek volunteers for Medical Reserve Corps
Older people are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. But getting an appointment is a waiting game
Judge orders Port Orchard restaurant to stop indoor dining
Bainbridge sports teams join Olympic League on temporary basis

News Tribune (subscription required)
Third temporary warming shelter for homeless people to open in Tacoma
Where to find the COVID-19 vaccine and who can get it in Pierce County
Can urban design be racist? Yes, according to local leaders, and here’s how to fix it
More than 300 new COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday in Pierce County
It’s Biden’s first full day as president. Here’s a look at his schedule
Editorial: Congratulations, President Biden. Now come to Pierce County, a familiar spot for you

New York Times
Live Updates: Biden Confronts a Confluence of Crises
Biden’s 17 Executive Orders and Other Directives in Detail
Covid-19 Live Updates: Fauci Throws U.S. Support Behind W.H.O.
How the American Unemployment System Failed
Keystone Rejection Tests Trudeau’s Balancing Act on Climate and Energy
For Many Across America, a Sigh of Relief as a New Era Begins

Olympian (subscription required)
WA teachers, school staff could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine earlier than expected
Coming soon to a Washington state park near you: Navy SEAL training exercises?
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington
A Thurston County woman in her 30s has died of COVID-19, bringing death toll to 62
Here’s how you can schedule your COVID-19 vaccine this week
WSP has spent $1.6 million on Capitol security: ‘Sometimes, we have to put costs aside’
Restaurants hit with $780,000 in fines over COVID rules, Washington officials say

Peninsula Daily News
Health officer: Clallam vaccinations speedy compared to rest of Washington state
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
COVID-19 vaccination clinics to be on hold next week in Clallam

Port Townsend Leader
Car tab fees could be in PT’s future

Puget Sound Business Journal
Biden unveils a national pandemic response that Trump resisted
Study: Majority of small business optimistic about 2021
State faces hurdles in effort to vaccinate 70% of residents by fall
Pandemic delays add $18.2M to project cost for Sea-Tac international facility
King County, Kent in talks to establish mass vaccination site at ShoWare Center
Anxious for SBA’s cash grant programs? The agency has yet to set any dates.
Durkan’s plan to limit natural gas use in new buildings meets resistance
State lawmakers take another crack at protecting consumer data privacy
Business to Biden: Prepare for a fight over tax and minimum wage
Analyst: Alaska Airlines will be among first carriers to return to profit

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Biden has big plans for homelessness — but will it help Seattle?
Protesters march through downtown Seattle, arrests made for property damage
Seattle restaurants and arts and culture institutions are hoping for a big boost in latest round of COVID-19 relief
Washington state’s website, PhaseFinder tool falter under crush of interest in COVID-19 vaccinations
‘I feel as if I’ve been set free’: Washingtonians who felt hostility under Trump find emotional release in Biden inauguration
Bill to speed reopening of businesses draws lots of fans but faces uphill battle (Mullet, Hunt)
Amazon, Costco not among major retailers shunning MyPillow and its Trump-boosting CEO
How a delayed software launch hindered Washington state’s vaccine rollout
Opinion: A safe, speedy return to classrooms

Skagit Valley Herald
Anacortes fiber internet surpasses 500 customers
Public meetings scheduled for county shoreline plan
Strong sales tax revenue a pleasant surprise for La Conner
Sedro-Woolley School District announces return to hybrid learning
Burlington businesses have yet to pay new tax
County sees high volume of calls for vaccine appointments
Appointments available for COVID vaccine

South Seattle Emerald
Seattle fund will route $2.17m to hospitality workers who lost work due to COVID-19
Inauguration Reaction: What Biden and Harris’ inauguration means to a Black American man

Tri-City Herald
105 new Tri-Cities COVID cases. Test site closed as WA National Guard redeployed
Free Tri-Cities COVID testing site is closing abruptly. Second site remains open
Op-Ed: The Republican case for Trump’s impeachment

USA Today
Coronavirus updates: Single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson could be ‘game changer’; Biden to require masks on planes
Biden to sign 10 more orders and directives aimed at COVID-19 on first full day in White House
President Biden’s executive order officially ends Trump’s Muslim travel ban. Here’s what’s next
2020 wasn’t ‘just a random bad year,’ health experts say. COVID-19 made it one of the deadliest in US history.

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
New program in Walla Walla County offers alternatives to jail for some offenders
Walla Walla man charged with assault with deadly weapon
Walla Walla businesses embrace open-air dining indoors
Walla Walla High School Speech and Debate team continues competing during pandemic
Walla Walla and Columbia County leaders send letters to Inslee in opposition of new reopening plan
The era of full-service gas stations is dying, but a few hold on in the Walla Walla area

Washington Post
Biden issuing pandemic plan that aims to expand access to testing and vaccines, reopen schools
On his first day, Biden signs executive orders to reverse Trump’s policies
‘Virus’, ‘Riotous’, ‘Folks’: The historic words in Biden’s inauguration speech
House Oversight Committee chair requests FBI probe of Parler, including its role in Capitol siege
Yes, people with coronavirus vaccinations should still distance from each other. Here’s why.
As Biden addressed the world, an unknown man in uniform stood watch over his son Beau’s grave
Opinion: Biden’s speech was a commitment to a new democracy
Opinion: 400,000 dead. Never forget these precious lives lost.

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘So authentic’: UW professor describes powerful impact of Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman
At least three arrested during destructive march in downtown Seattle
Washingtonians weigh in on new chapter of America’s history
Washington state public health experts ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Biden’s vaccination plan
‘I have great hope’: Tacoma residents reflect on historic Biden-Harris inauguration
All quiet in Olympia, Washington State Patrol could start ‘drawdown’ at Capitol

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Multiple people arrested during destructive demonstration in Seattle
Amazon offers Biden administration help with vaccination efforts
Bellevue second graders return to class, teachers refuse
King County zeroes in on ShoWare Center to host first high volume vaccination site
3 more SPD officers investigated for being in D.C. during riot at the U.S. Capitol
COVID-19 one year later: Medical workers recall treating first-ever patient
Talks begin to “draw down” heavy security at Olympia state Capitol

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Protesters march through downtown Seattle streets as demonstration turns chaotic
‘This city is dying:’ Many Seattle residents frustrated with violence, destruction
Many state lawsuits against feds to continue after Biden’s inauguration
Historic Inauguration offers signs of hope, change for people across Puget Sound
Biden calls for unity, praises democracy’s strength as he takes office

KNKX FM
What Did Biden Do On His 1st Day As President?
Cost for security at state Capitol campus at $1.6 million – and climbing

KUOW FM
‘WE’VE GOT A STEEP ROAD AHEAD’: AMERICANS FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
U.S. Will Remain In WHO, Fauci Announces, As Biden Reverses Trump Move
Pandemic updates: Covid-19 in the Northwest
Revamped White House Website Aims For Inclusivity And Accessibility
Biden Suspends Deportations, Stops ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy
Stocks Close On Record Highs After Biden Inauguration
Biden Moves To Have U.S. Rejoin Climate Accord
As President Biden Awaits Cabinet Confirmation, White House Announces Interim Leaders
‘Defend The Truth And Defeat The Lies’: Biden Moves Past Trump’s War On Media
Biden To Extend Order Limiting Pandemic Evictions
President Biden Will Extend Student Loan Payment Freeze Through Sept. 30
Biden Order Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline
Biden Adviser Sees Local Answers To Boosting Mask Use, Speeding Up Vaccinations
Biden To End Trump Census Policy, Ensuring All Persons Living In U.S. Are Counted

Q13 TV (Fox)
Tacoma mayor looking for answers after five people shot in less than 36 hours
Seattle African-American writers reflect on inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, nation’s first youth poet laureate
How to confirm vaccine eligibility and find vaccination locations in Washington
Bellevue superintendent says he cannot agree to demands to wait for vaccines to expand in person learning
Local Muslim-Americans optimistic about future after President Biden reverses travel ban
Transporting country’s first COVID patient one year ago, ‘we had no idea what we were about to walk through’
Biden and Harris appeal for hope, ask Americans to ‘see beyond crises’ on Inauguration Day 2021
Lake Stevens teacher who went viral for virtual lessons to be featured on Biden’s primetime special
For many in Pacific Northwest, President Biden and VP Harris’ inauguration brings emotions

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Crosscut
Why Washington state’s constitution bans armed militias
On the Olympic Peninsula, the Quinault Indian Nation beats back a pandemic
5 Seattle officers now under investigation for Jan. 6 D.C. visit
Inauguration Day quiet in WA, despite worries about armed protests

MyNorthwest
Kshama Sawant calls for investigation after death threats from Fire Department email account
At least $1.6 million spent on added Olympia Capitol security
Gov. Inslee’s cap-and-invest proposal draws criticism from environmentalists
Health care workers, businesses clash over bill to move state into Phase 2 of reopening
Seattle police arrest three people during destruction downtown
More SPD officers under investigation for possible role in US Capitol attack
Petition grows against bill to mandate course and license for kayak, paddleboard use
Clarification of ‘combining worker groups’ when administering COVID vaccine
Judge removes Spiffy’s restraining order, still no indoor dining allowed
Three lanes of of NB I-5 in Seattle reopen after suspected DUI collision

Seattle P.I.
‘Sigh of relief’: Local leaders strike hopeful tone as Biden, Harris sworn in as president, VP
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant calls for investigation of threatening emails from city account
Seattle Police Department: Three more officers, five total reported at Jan. 6 rally in DC
The flu is barely spreading this year in King County. Here’s why

Slog
SPD Now Admits Five Seattle Cops Attended Trump’s Insurrection Rally
King County Council Pushes for More Detail on Vaccine Rollout

West Seattle Blog
Power outage in south West Seattle, White Center

The Urbanist
Hackney Bill Offers Seattle a Path to Fund Rail Priorities (Hackney, Berry, Fitzgibbon, Chopp, Macri, Bergquist, Pollet)

Wednesday, January 20

On Day 1, President Biden Moves to Undo Trump’s Legacy
President Biden will unleash a full-scale assault on his predecessor’s legacy on Wednesday, acting hours after taking the oath of office to sweep aside former President Donald J. Trump’s pandemic response, reverse his environmental agenda, tear down his anti-immigration policies, bolster the sluggish economic recovery and restore federal efforts aimed at promoting diversity. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Doug Mills)

Harris’ Seattle area sorority sisters watching with pride
Alpha Kappa Alpha Incorporated is the nation’s oldest Black sorority. It was founded 113 years ago this month at Howard University in Washington, DC. Kamala Harris joined in 1986. Sorority sister Rep. April Berg is a politician herself, newly elected to the Washington Legislature in November. Continue reading at KIRO 7 TV.

Juneteenth bill would ‘acknowledge the atrocity of slavery’
f you don’t know what Juneteenth is, you’re not alone. And that’s the problem. “I thought, when I came to Washington, it was celebrated everywhere. I came to Washington in 1970, and I found that Juneteenth was not celebrated everywhere. People have not heard of it,” explained Democratic Rep. John Lovick during a hearing on the proposal to make Juneteenth a legal state holiday. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Karen Ducey)

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Associated Press
Time running out for Northwest salmon species, report says
Gas tax hike part of House Democrats’ transportation plan (Fey, Jinkins, Hobbs)
Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction
‘Shameful’: US virus deaths top 400K as Trump leaves office
US stocks near records amid earnings reports, DC changeover
New CDC director takes over beleaguered agency amid crisis
Reports: Seattle police violated policies at summer protests
Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
Yellen pushes GOP senators on $1.9 trillion relief package

Aberdeen Daily World
Unstable bank slows work on State Route 109 slide
Local school districts phasing in hybrid learning
Aberdeen, Hoquiam retain lobbying firm to work Legislature for major projects funding
Commentary: 3 immediate goals for Biden as he leads a nation in crisis
Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?
Letter: Sedition bears a heavy price

Auburn Reporter
House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike
Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington are attributable to suicide
Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless

Bainbridge Island Review
Capital gains: Tax on rich or precursor to income tax?
Initial jobless claims fall 8.4%

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Bill would require schools to reopen during COVID-19 once certain metrics are met (Mullet, Wellman)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Washington is one of the worst states to drive in, report finds. Here’s why
Coronavirus updates: State moves into Phase 1B of vaccine plan
COVID-19 infection rates continue to spiral out of control in two Whatcom regions
‘We have the will’ but more COVID vaccines needed, Whatcom health says, urging patience
Inslee announces plan to increase pace of vaccinations
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
A 51st state? Washington officials introduce bill to create state of ‘Liberty’
Washington adds vaccination data to daily COVID-19 updates
Coronavirus deaths top 400,000 in US. ‘Not going to be some magical solution’

Capital Press
Bill puts bullseye on Washington food processors (Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Saldana, Rolfes)
Washington agriculture warns bills would make labor scarce
Grazing permit restored to Hammond family

Columbian
Clark County reports four more deaths as COVID-19 rate hits new record high

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Gas tax increase part of Dems’ massive transportation package (Fey, Wicks, Hobbs)
Grant program reopens for businesses suffering amid pandemic
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Scarcity of vaccine doses slows rollout in Snohomish County
Wastewater spills into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
Cornfield Report: COVID relief, vaccine reality and a monster road package
WaPo Commentary: How media can answer to Big Lie of election fraud
WaPo Comment: Once again for women, party put off; but not victory
Editorial: The oath we must take after every election

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap public health officials seek volunteers for Medical Reserve Corps
Two aircraft carriers were named for ardent segregationists. Could they ever be renamed?
The first US case. The first death. The first outbreak at a nursing home.

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County starting to see plateau in new COVID-19 cases, health department says
Looking for COVID-19 vaccine in Pierce County? Health department offers more details
WA settles lawsuit for $6.85 million with man who nearly died in his family’s care
Editorial: Can Washington state realistically do 45,000 vaccinations a day? It’s worth a shot

New York Times
Inauguration Live Updates: Biden and Harris to Be Sworn In, Kicking Off New Era in Washington
On Day 1, Biden Moves to Undo Trump’s Legacy
With Hours Left in Office, Trump Grants Clemency to Bannon and Other Allies
Jill Biden Is a Teacher. And She’s Not About to Change That.
Deepening Schism, McConnell Says Trump ‘Provoked’ Capitol Mob
Supreme Court Case Could Limit Future Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Industry

Olympian (subscription required)
Watch live here: Biden and Harris will be sworn in at noon on Wednesday
‘He’s got to fix it’: Biden must deliver swift results or risk backlash, allies say
President Trump grants clemency to rappers Lil Wayne, Kodak Black in Miami gun-related cases
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Thurston County adds 21 COVID-19 cases Tuesday
State Health Department takes action against local health care workers
Bill would require schools to reopen during COVID-19 once certain metrics are met (Mullet, Wellman)
Here’s where you can get a COVID-19 vaccination in and around Thurston County
A 51st state? Washington officials introduce bill to create state of ‘Liberty’
Watch police officer who defended Capitol from mob escort Kamala Harris to inauguration

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Caution still needed as vaccines delivered, Clallam and Jefferson public health officers say

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing expands its used 737 freighter business with another new deal
Northgate light rail extension begins vehicle testing
Struggling local governments may get help from the private sector
10 challenges Biden faces in righting the economy

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Dentists to be part of the coronavirus vaccination effort in Washington state
Population of formerly endangered gray whale along West Coast plunges

Seattle Weekly
Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike (Fey)
Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington are attributable to suicide
Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound

South Seattle Emerald
A tale of two pandemics
The National Day of Racial Healing in the context of now

Tri-City Herald
336 new COVID cases reported in Tri-Cities. Average daily cases down since last week
Tri-Cities fairgrounds will be COVID vaccination site. It’s one of 4 in WA

USA Today
‘Ready to get to work’: Biden to call for unity during inauguration as nation’s 46th president, Trump leaves Washington
How Donald Trump will be remembered after four tumultuous years as president
Inauguration Day security live updates: Bomb threat at Supreme Court; security remains tight in and around Capitol
Live inauguration updates: Swearing-in ceremony gets underway with as Biden, Harris near big moment

Washington Post
Biden to sign a blizzard of executive orders starting Wednesday that will reverse Trump’s policies
An ever-changing tradition: U.S. presidents and their inauguration ceremonies
Trump grants clemency to 143 people in late-night pardon blast
Self-styled militia members planned on storming the U.S. Capitol days in advance of Jan. 6 attack, court documents say

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘So proud’: Puget Sound Alpha Kappa Alpha members celebrate Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day
Washington to consider proposal to make Juneteenth an official state holiday (Morgan)
Many Washington residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine can’t find available doses
Counties struggle for COVID-19 vaccine supply as Washington state expands eligibility
Inslee to assess need for extra security at state Capitol after inauguration

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Rocky rollout: massive vaccine demand, uncertain supply, website troubles
Leaders ask for operations plan on King County vaccine rollout
FBI urges vigilance ahead of inauguration
Harris’ Seattle area sorority sisters watching with pride (Berg)
WA’s new vaccine plan includes everyone 65 and older as state aims to vaccinate 45,000 people per day
Washington seniors scramble to find vaccine

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
2 Wash. restaurants facing fines of over $730,000 for violating dining ban
WSP: Olympia Capitol security costs ‘substantial and likely surprising’
Indoor dining returns to Washington but not all restaurants qualify
Washington counties say they don’t have enough doses of COVID-19 vaccine for next phase
Inslee’s plan: 45,000 people vaccinated daily but vaccine providers face challenges
Frustration mounts for eligible Washington residents looking to get COVID-19 vaccine
Sawant says she’s received threats from a Seattle Fire Department email address

KNKX FM
COVID vaccine greeted with suspicion among some indigenous groups

KUOW FM
Trump Revokes Administration Ethics Rules On His Way Out The Door
Biden Says He Wants To Unite America. He Might Find Unity Hard To Come By
Pandemic updates: Covid-19 in the Northwest
‘We Must Remember’: Biden, Harris Memorialize COVID-19 Victims
400 Lights, For 400,000 Dead, Illuminate Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Q13 TV (Fox)
Snohomish County ready to vaccinate 30,000 a week, but receives just 3,300 doses
‘On our doorstep’: Kirkland firefighters reflect on being nation’s first responders to pandemic
Washington state launches web site to check your eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine
New round of small business grants open in Snohomish County
Tacoma had a 47% increase in homicides in 2020; this year they’ve had three in three weeks

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Crosscut
Washington state braces for potential violence on Inauguration Day
Report: Salmon in WA are ‘teetering on the brink of extinction’

MyNorthwest
WA hospitals hesitant to schedule, then cancel COVID vaccinations
Washington DOH data dashboard now shows COVID vaccine progress
Test trains running Northgate Link Extension before September opening
Starbucks to help Washington improve efficiency at mass vaccination sites
New bill could be game changer for WA behavioral health, suicide prevention
With Matt Shea out, yearly push for Eastern Washington secession gets new co-sponsors
Lawmaker has strong words for ESD as unemployment bill passes committee
Shooting in Tacoma leaves 1 man dead, another injured
Local online, in-person events honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Gov. Inslee unveils public-private partnership to ramp up vaccine distribution statewide
Juneteenth bill would ‘acknowledge the atrocity of slavery’

Slog
Inauguration Live Blog: We Did It, Joe!
Single-Payer Health Care Is Here By 2026, If We Want It (Thai, Randall, Liias)

Tuesday, January 19

How to know when you can get vaccinated in Washington state
Nobody said distributing a brand new vaccine to more than 200 million people over about seven months would be easy. But the confusion over how, when and where to get a COVID-19 vaccine has been overwhelming. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Ted S. Warren)

A guide to Washington’s 2021 legislative session
Amid a background of civil unrest that led Gov. Jay Inslee to activate the National Guard for safety, the Washington state legislature commenced last week for their 2021 session. Despite the in-person first gathering in Olympia, lawmakers agreed to rules to hold a mostly remote 2021 session due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading at Seattle PI. (Didier Marti)

What Washington’s economic recovery could look like
How can Washington state best rebuild its economy after COVID-19? Help people at immediate risk of crises related to housing, food, childcare, or employment. Offer small businesses relief — and help the hospitality and leisure industries, particularly. Support the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Ensure healthcare security. Expand Internet access. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Steve Bloom)

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Associated Press
Washington National Guard members activated for inauguration
Culp drops election fraud suit after sanction threats
Journalists prepare for protests where they could be targets
Heavily fortified statehouses around US see small protests
School choice lawsuit surge pushes possible high court fight
Female resident orcas especially disturbed by vessels, new research shows
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war
Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for US
Ridership on Washington ferries plummeted in 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee announces plans to ramp up the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in state
Time running out for Northwest salmon species, report says
Pandemic support at center of Yellen confirmation hearing
Former Pierce Co. Housing Authority finance director pleads guilty to stealing $7 million from organization
737 MAX to be cleared to resume flying in Europe next week

Aberdeen Daily World
Planning starts for mass vaccinations in county
Board of Health votes to end county syringe exchange program
County trending in right direction toward Phase 2
Overstock.com ceases operations at Satsop Business Park
Another slide blocks SR 109 just west of Hoquiam city limits
Third Stafford Creek inmate dies from COVID-19, state reports
Audit finds PUD is exceeding conservation goals
Op-ed: Unity and healing are not essential to democracy
Op-ed: How do we explain the Capitol attack to our children?
Letter: Repeating lies doesn’t make them true
Gov. Jay Inslee announces plans to ramp up the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in state

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington’s HealthPlanFinder used by more than 2 million in 2020
Gov. Inslee announces vaccine plan changes to ramp up pace as state moves into Phase 1B
Watch: Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee updated COVID vaccine plan Monday (Jan. 18)
WA state bill would reopen theaters, restaurants, gyms. You can testify from home (Mullet)
What Washington’s economic recovery could look like
Coronavirus updates: State DOH’s phase finder helps determine vaccine eligibility; TPS preparing for return to in-person learning
Time running out for Northwest salmon species, report says
‘Traitors get shot.’ Capitol riot suspect threatened family when he got home, feds say
Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans

Capital Press
Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
Farmers pan Washington governor’s unemployment tax plan
Gebbers Farms appeals $2 million fine
New executive director joins Washington FFA
Farm groups ask Inslee to revise COVID housing rules

Columbian
In Our View: Move teachers to head of the class for vaccine
In Our View: Funding wildfire response a wise investment
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Go teams!; COVID still climbs
Clark County Fairgrounds will be one of mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in Washington
Police officials: No Vancouver, Clark County officers, deputies present at U.S. Capitol riot
Virtual Vancouver City Council meeting interrupted by ‘upsetting and shocking’ comments

The Daily News
Herrera Beutler works hard to spread facts about Jan. 6, says her decision was personal not political

Everett Herald (subscription required)
$300 unemployment supplement headed to bank accounts
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a time of tumult
No changes any time soon for ‘busy’ Marysville intersection
It began with ‘Patient Zero’ one long year ago
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to be honored in new ways
Sound Transit projects ahead could need another $11.5 billion
Timber innovation center a chance to reinvigorate rural town
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Low mortgage rates fuel a frenzied, revved-up housing market
Schwab: White, racist and anti-Semitic; that is who they are
Comment: It’s up to us to chart a path forward and together
Viewpoints: Little new in Big Tech’s ‘silencing’ of Trump
Comment: All-electric homes would clear air we breathe
Ranked-choice voting would provide stable, fair elections
Comment: Why Martin Luther King Jr. embraced his enemies
Letter: Black history should be part of all U.S. history
Inslee: New vaccination phase includes everyone 65 and older
Bills to reopen schools and restaurants get hearings (Fey)
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee press conference on vaccination plans
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: Why we can’t have nice things, like an inauguration

The Inlander
Why is it taking so long to give out lifesaving vaccines in Washington state?

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Heavy rainfall, errors in judgment contribute to Bainbridge treatment plant spill
Olympic Sports Center, city of Bremerton reach agreement to allow soccer to continue
State seeks order to halt indoor dining at That One Place in Port Orchard
Wait for charging decision in Black man’s death almost over amid focus on racial justice
Kitsap schools forming new sports league for pandemic play

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County surpasses 30,000 COVID cases. One more death reported
Tacoma to recognize winners of MLK Jr. service awards virtually on Monday
Editorial: Our mountain is Tahoma, not Rainier. Now’s the time for Washington to change name
Looks like we can eat inside some restaurants again if they take these COVID-19 steps

New York Times
The Words of Martin Luther King Jr. Reverberate in a Tumultuous Time
Businesses Aim to Pull Greenhouse Gases From the Air. It’s a Gamble.
Pressure Grows for States to Open Vaccines to More Groups of People
After Capitols Become Fortresses, Far-Right Protesters Are Mostly a No-Show
One Year, 400,000 Coronavirus Deaths: How the U.S. Guaranteed Its Own Failure
Capitol Attack Could Fuel Extremist Recruitment For Years, Experts Warn
Live Updates: Washington Braces for Biden’s Inauguration and Trump’s Impeachment Trial
Who Qualifies for a Second Round of Small-Business Relief?
Pandemic Teacher Shortages Imperil In-Person Schooling
Live Updates: Biden’s Nominees Face Hearings as Trump Plans Final Pardons

Olympian (subscription required)
What Washington’s economic recovery could look like
Washington’s HealthPlanFinder used by more than 2 million in 2020
Two more killed by virus in Thurston as county reaches 5,829 cases
Coronavirus updates: State DOH’s phase finder helps determine vaccine eligibility; TPS preparing for return to in-person learning
Gov. Inslee announces vaccine plan changes to ramp up pace as state moves into Phase 1B
Washington state Capitol Campus security continues to deter large protests
Here’s what would be funded in Gov. Inslee’s extra-large capital budget proposal
Third Aberdeen inmate dies from COVID-19, DOC says
Biden picks transgender woman for assistant health secretary. Who is Rachel Levine?

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Peninsula to resume Tuesday
More than 1,300 in Clallam County receive shot for COVID-19

Port Townsend Leader
Jefferson Healthcare expands vaccines to 80-year-olds
COVID-19 case count in JeffCo rises to 272

Puget Sound Business Journal
Bellevue insiders share strategies for growth and what’s next for the city
Former Gov. Locke to continue serving as Bellevue College’s interim president
Seattle has 4th highest bidding-war rate in US, report says
Opinion: What you need to know about the ‘JumpStart Seattle’ tax
Seattle businesses start to sort through rules of the city’s complex new payroll tax
State widens Covid vaccine eligibility, announces public-private partnership to boost distribution
Affordable housing initiatives by Amazon, Microsoft put spotlight on Bellevue officials
Opinion: We can advance real social equality in Washington

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What should be ‘national priority No. 1’? Here’s what Washingtonians want out of the Biden presidency
Will standardized testing in Washington schools survive the pandemic?
Amid a swarm of strife, a source of strength at annual Seattle MLK Day march
Inslee sets goal of 45,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day in Washington; everyone 65 and older eligible now
How a diverse school district is using a strategy usually reserved for ‘gifted’ students to boost everyone

Seattle Weekly
King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless

Skagit Valley Herald
Report says salmon need more help
North Region falling short in two COVID-19 metrics

South Seattle Emerald
HEAL Act, “the cornerstone of any environmental policy,” makes its way through Legislature (Saldaña, Lekanoff)
Inslee: Increased vaccinations, eligibility umbrella, plus creation of private-public vaccine partnership
Freedom-dreaming is what will save us
Two bills on cop discipline illustrate limits of labor support for police reform (Nguyen, Salomon)
Inslee announces comprehensive climate policy for Washington’s 2021-2023 budget (Lovelett, Carlyle)

Spokesman Review
Police reform in focus during first week of state Legislature (Johnson, Entenman, Lovick, Goodman, Nguyen)

Tri-City Herald
WA state bill would reopen theaters, restaurants, gyms. You can testify from home (Mullet)
Thousands of Tri-Citians receive a COVID vaccine. These clinics are preparing to give more

USA Today
Joe Biden pledges to address pay, systemic racism: ‘Black and Latino unemployment gap remains too large’
Trump’s pardons, including controversial allies, increase in final days of presidency
If someone you care about has been radicalized, here’s what to know
The first US case. The first death. The first outbreak at a nursing home.
TSA investigating ‘hundreds of names’ linked to Capitol riots for possible inclusion on no-fly list
Joe Biden pledges to address pay, systemic racism: ‘Black and Latino unemployment gap remains too large’

Washington Post
Biden heading to Washington on eve of swearing-in; Senate holding five confirmation hearings
Biden selects transgender doctor Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
Lawmakers who objected to election results have been cut off from 20 of their 30 biggest corporate PAC donors
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert gave Capitol tour to ‘large’ group before the riots, Democratic lawmaker says
Most Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is out of control, Post-ABC poll finds

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington starts COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1B with lower age threshold and adds more mass vaccine sites
Snohomish pharmacy giving COVID-19 vaccines with volunteer hel
Seattle-based photographer Nate Gowdy recalls violent day at US Capitol
Kindergarteners in Tacoma Public Schools to start in-person learning Tuesday
PhaseFinder tool has new features to determine your COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Washington
Sound Transit tests trains on Northgate Link light rail ahead of September opening
Northwest African American Museum’s MLK celebration goes virtual, socially distant for 2021
Ridership on Washington ferries plummeted in 2020
Washington grocery workers want ‘hazard pay’ back as COVID-19 cases keep rising
Seattle police officer allegedly refused to wear mask inside a hospital
National Guard, state troopers to remain at Capitol in Olympia through Inauguration Day
Community center in Tacoma to become temporary warming center for homeless
Seattle police officer fired after fellow officers report him for using racial slur

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
WA’s new vaccine plan includes everyone 65 and older as state aims to vaccinate 45,000 people per day
Washington election director forced into hiding over potential threats of retaliation, violence
12 people arrested, 2 cars impounded after blocking lanes on I-5 in Seattle
Confirmation hearings begin for Biden cabinet picks
Pandemic relief program designed to protect credit scores could get you denied for new credit
Seattle march commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Clallam, Jefferson counties start mass vaccinations; holdups for larger counties
COVID, Dem co-sponsor give latest bid to expand gambling in WA new life (Liias)

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee: State to speed up COVID vaccines, expand eligibility to age 65 and up
Study: Washington is one of nation’s worst states to drive in
UW lab testing to determine if faster-spreading COVID-19 variant is in Washington state
Staff prepares as Vancouver students begin hybrid return to classroom
Troops line state capitol, rioters stay home ahead of Inauguration Day
New COVID-19 variant found in the Pacific Northwest
Investigation underway after SPD officer reportedly refused to wear mask inside ER
Sunday protests quiet, but officials brace for more
Total COVID-19 cases in Washington near 290,000

KNKX FM
National Guard and private companies like Starbucks, Microsoft to help speed vaccinations in WA
Orcas return to British Columbia spot where they haven’t been seen since 1995

KUOW FM
65+ now eligible for Covid vaccine in WA; National Guard to help speed vaccinations
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 updates for Washington state
In Historic First, Biden To Nominate Transgender Doctor As Assistant Health Secretary
Members Of Right-Wing Militias, Extremist Groups Are Latest Charged In Capitol Siege
Senate Begins Biden Cabinet Confirmation Hearings As Impeachment Trial Looms
National Guard and private companies like Starbucks, Microsoft to help speed vaccinations in WA
3 Questions And The Emerging Answers About COVID-19 Vaccine Protection

NW Public Radio
Washington Will Use National Guard, Partners With Microsoft, Costco, More To Boost Vaccine Delivery
3 Questions And The Emerging Answers About COVID-19 Vaccine Protection
10 Years After White Supremacist Tried To Bomb Spokane’s MLK Parade, Extremism Is More Mainstream
At-Home COVID Testing Is Growing. Can It Help Turn The Tide On The Pandemic?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Inslee wants to vaccinate 45,000 people a day, allowing those 65 and older to get vaccine
Microsoft, Starbucks CEOs join Gov. Inslee for vaccine announcement
King County Council to introduce push for accelerated vaccine roll-out
Tacoma kindergarten students prepare for return to in-person classes on Tuesday
Emotional moment as residents, staffers at Life Care Center of Kirkland get second dose of vaccine
Kirkland facility that reported nation’s first COVID-19 outbreak getting second vaccine dose
Confusion over Washington state vaccine timeline grows
Dozens wait all night to get COVID-19 vaccine in Sequim
Entire state of Washington to remain in Phase 1 of new COVID-19 plan through Jan. 25
The Divide: U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse explains his vote to impeach
Former US Attorney General to review equity issues at Seattle Children’s
Loren Culp drops lawsuit alleging election fraud in Washington state

Web

Civic Skunkworks
Coronavirus Has Wounded Washington State’s Economy. This Is How We Heal It.

Crosscut
How Cascadia’s climate activists fought off fossil fuels and succeeded
Companies often want consultants’ help with diversity — for free
What’s next for the two WA Republicans who voted to impeach Trump?
How to know when you can get vaccinated in Washington state
Opinion: Amazon’s housing philanthropy will not save us

MyNorthwest
Tacoma mother homeless after landlord evicts her, despite paying rent

Seattle P.I.
A guide to Washington’s 2021 legislative session (Johnson)
Washington has the sixth-lowest COVID-19 spread in US, higher than two weeks ago

Slog
Olympia Drills Down on Police Misconduct (Salomon, Nguyen, Saldana, Darneille, Das, Wilson, Pedersen, Hunt)

West Seattle Blog
MLK Day of Service in Highland Park

Friday, January 15

Old people at home will get vaccinated, but maybe not their caregivers, state announces
Last week, in a stunning turnabout, Washington state officials said they would vaccinate all people over 70 early this year. The announcement, on Jan. 6, came within days after a coalition of over 200 individuals and organizations representing communities of color asked the state to vaccinate multigenerational households in which older people are cared for at home. Continue reading at Northwest Asian Weekly. (Trang Tu)

Incarcerated Person In Washington Calls For Prisoners To Receive Early Vaccine Consideration
In a recent editorial for The Washington Post, Christopher Blackwell decries what he calls “modest steps” by state officials to reduce prison populations in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. In Washington and other states, officials have ordered prisoners who were serving for non-violent crimes to be released early. Continue reading at KNKX. (LM Otero)

Data privacy, home grows and a push for COVID reopening
Data privacy, a flashpoint of House-Senate conflict the past two sessions, is back on the docket. And Sen. Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, is again the driving force behind legislation to strengthen consumer rights regarding control of their personal information. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.

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Associated Press
Trump administration slashes imperiled spotted owls’ habitat
Stocks fall toward weekly loss as economy’s pain deepens
Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems
Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy
Groups ask court to restore protections for US gray wolves
Court halts Seattle efforts to create heroin injection sites
Heavy rain sends untreated wastewater into Puget Sound

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
Biden releases economic plan with $1,400 stimulus checks, boosted unemployment benefits
As COVID vaccinations readied to move to the next phase, this is what Whatcom can expect
Whatcom’s ‘concerning’ surge continues with 109 cases Wednesday, as Lummi reports death
As vaccine continues to ‘trickle’ in, Whatcom ‘moving at the pace we are based on supply’
Seattle special education amid COVID-19 under investigation
‘Obviously we have to do better.’ Fauci looks ahead to vaccine rollout under Biden
Coronavirus weekly-need-to-know: Air travel, vaccines, loss of taste & more
Can COVID-19 vaccine prevent infecting others? Scientists to search for answer
As COVID vaccinations readied to move to the next phase, this is what Whatcom can expect
Coronavirus updates: State passes 281k cases; vaccinations to be expanded
Stress and depression may weaken your immune response to COVID vaccines, studies show

Capital Press
Expect major changes in immigration policy under Biden, attorney says
Gebbers Farms appeals $2 million fine
Farm Bureau: Washington’s COVID-19 plan ‘has failure written all over it‘

Everett Herald (subscription required)
3 local school districts ask for vaccines for all staff ASAP
Cornfield Report: Data privacy, home grows and a push for COVID reopening (Carlyle)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
CARES Act grant helps artists be creative — and pay the rent
Editorial: Adults should be allowed to grow cannabis at home

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap superintendents request quicker vaccine access for educators
Ex-Bremerton police detective who resigned after theft allegations accused of shoplifting
After storm knocks out power, Peninsula Community Health raced to give out COVID-19 vaccines
Washington State Ferries ridership plummeted in 2020. How long will it take to come back?

News Tribune (subscription required)
‘We’re getting sick, and we’re dying.’ Grocery workers seek return of hazard pay
Pierce Transit CEO announces retirement after more than five years at the agency
Tacoma libraries will halt services for 2 weeks due to budget shortfall. Here’s when
Pierce County sees 181 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and multiple deaths
Tacoma kids are headed back to school. Is the district prepared to keep them COVID free?
Editorial: Washington state Republicans show courage, vote to impeach Trump. Are we surprised?
Chinook salmon fishing halted north of Vashon Island to tip of Bainbridge

New York Times
Live Updates: Pelosi Expected to Speak About Impeachment
Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn
Inaugural Security Is Fortified in D.C. as Military and Police Links Are Eyed in Riot
After Barring Trump, Facebook and Twitter Face Scrutiny About Inaction Abroad
F.B.I. Urges Police Chiefs Across U.S. to Be on High Alert for Threats
Federal watchdogs open a far-reaching investigation into failures in the lead-up to the Capitol riot.
Trump Opens Habitat of a Threatened Owl to Timber Harvesting
Survey Finds Majority of Voters Support Initiatives to Fight Climate Change

Northwest Asian Weekly
Old people at home will get vaccinated, but maybe not their caregivers, state announces
WA Congress members react to violence at the U.S. Capitol

Olympian (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
WA National Guard troops headed to DC to provide support at presidential inauguration
Thurston County reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 35 more cases on Thursday
Biden releases economic plan with $1,400 stimulus checks, boosted unemployment benefits
Pledge to boost pandemic-depleted Washington state tax revenues now a main thrust of expanded sports gambling push (Liias)

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
COVID-19 cases up across Washington state
Vaccine supply limited, Peninsula officers say

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle Children’s hires former US attorney general to lead independent investigation
Accelerating US vaccinations ‘easier said than done’, experts say
Cash, breakfasts and firings: An all-out push to vaccinate wary medical workers
Biden to push $1.9T stimulus for pandemic-battered US economy
Employer-based Covid-19 vaccination sites are 3rd priority in DOH strategy
Seattle joins list of nation’s top 10 regional economies, with Amazon and Microsoft leading the charge
Health and tech groups aim to create digital Covid ‘vaccination passport’

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Huge response to a mass COVID-19 vaccination site in Sequim is likely preview of what’s to come
‘A horrible surprise for any business’ — Washington lawmakers weigh bill exempting businesses from taxes on COVID-19 aid (Walen, Frockt)
Nursing professor sues Seattle Pacific University, says he was denied full-time job ‘because he’s not heterosexual’
Celebrate MLK Day in the Seattle area this weekend, plus more activities
Washington state will move to the next phase of coronavirus vaccination in the ‘coming days.’ Here’s what that means.
Foster youth are less connected to school than they were in the spring
From Tacoma to Ballard, light-rail changes, soaring real estate prices bring a cascade of new costs
Use gun laws to protect our communities from violence

Seattle Weekly
King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’

Skagit Valley Herald
Residents, staff vaccinated at Sedro-Woolley assisted living facility
Skagit County plans move to next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
County ends talks about COVID-19 civil penalties
Skagit County Superior Court judges sworn in

South Seattle Emerald
Taxpayers partially on hook for county’s, deputy sheriff’s, and their lawyers’ delay tactics in LE case
New public maritime high school to open in September, applications are open for prospective students

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities COVID cases plateauing at higher level than before
Tri-Cities health district anticipates return for middle, high school
Health district says more vaccines, in-person learning on the horizon for Tri-Cities
‘Long time coming.’ Kennewick votes to send middle and high school students to back to class

USA Today
Coronavirus updates: Biden to reveal more about stimulus plan that includes $1,400 checks; Disney ends Annual Passports program
Dem lawmakers speculate that Capitol rioters may have had GOP help

Washington Post
How the rioters who stormed the Capitol came dangerously close to Pence
Post-ABC poll: Overwhelming opposition to Capitol attacks, majority support for preventing Trump from serving again
For those who quit Trump after riot, critics say it’s too little — and four years too late
Opinion: The seditionists made clear what their attack was about: White supremacy
Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes of expanded access

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? See Washington’s phases and timeline
Washington state’s employment agency paid out fake claims on 10 of its workers
Inslee says proposed capital gains tax would help entire state, aid in pandemic response
Vaccines to stimulus checks: Here’s what’s in Biden’s plan
Washington leaders, politicians promise change after slow vaccine rollout
Black-owned coffee shop in Shoreline targeted with 2nd racist crime in three months

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Alaska Airlines makes safety changes ahead of Wednesday’s inauguration
Paycheck Protection Program set to fully reopen Tuesday
Evidence shows rioters aimed to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials, prosecutors say
Medical Teams International gets freezers ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Police accountability reform may affect labor contracts
SPS being investigated over concerns about special education instruction during pandemic
King County sees sharp rise in fatal overdoses in last 2 weeks
State report: Salmon still near brink of extinction

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
IHME projects nearly 8,500 COVID-19 deaths in Washington by May 1, doctor says
Current events, COVID-19 exacerbate mental health concerns as calls for help spike
Inslee, health officials under fire for slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccine statewide
FBI stands up command post, but no current ‘specific’ threats to Capitol in Olympia
State Supreme Court: Benton Co. sheriff potentially committed felony

KNKX FM
For state’s first Native American justice, a diverse Supreme Court is ‘just the beginning’
Incarcerated Person In Washington Calls For Prisoners To Receive Early Vaccine Consideration

KUOW FM
STATE HEALTH SECRETARY AIMS TO GET MOST WASHINGTONIANS VACCINATED BY FALL CLASSES
What Washington state’s lawmakers said at Wednesday’s impeachment vote
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 updates for Washington state
Retail Spending Dips For 3rd Straight Month As Infections Surge
Why Billions In Food Aid Hasn’t Gotten To Needy Families
Federal probe to examine whether Seattle Schools failed special education students during pandemic
Justice Department Knew 2018 Border Policy Would Separate Families, Didn’t Plan Well
$1,400 Checks And Help For The Jobless: What’s In Biden’s Plan To Rescue The Economy
Biden To Unveil $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan, Including $1,400 Stimulus Checks

NW Public Radio
What It Takes To Open Washington Schools During The Pandemic
$1,400 Checks And Help For The Jobless: What’s In Joe Biden’s Plan To Rescue The Economy
Report Lays Out Bleak Picture For Northwest Salmon ‘Teetering On The Brink Of Extinction’

Q13 TV (Fox)
Change in legal ruling creates stricter rules for Washington sex offenders
‘It’s about time:’ Seattle mom reacts to federal investigation of Seattle Public Schools
Concerned residents ask Tacoma city leaders about plans for new temporary homeless shelter

Web

Crosscut
Former AG Eric Holder to lead investigation of Seattle Children’s
Seattle police union president’s comments could affect contract negotiations

MyNorthwest
Puget Sound region in ‘wait and see pattern’ for snow by end of January
Baby watch begins for gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo
Puget Sound Educational District hit with data breach
Sammamish company says it has no plans to host Parler
‘Hole punch’ clouds spotted Thursday above parts of Western Washington
Washington COVID-19 case rates higher than ever post-holidays
Record spike in fatal overdoses in King County
Court ruling could alter Seattle’s reworked plan for safe injection sites
Seattle council kicks off renewed push to limit SPD’s use of crowd control weapons
Power mostly restored to Puget Sound residents

Seattle P.I.
Seattle ranks among cities where homeowners were most cost-burdened in 2020
Seattle Public Schools superintendent asks Inslee to prioritize educators for coronavirus vaccine

Slog
A Five-Year Effort to Write Environmental Justice into Washington Law Is Nearly Complete—If It Doesn’t Fall Apart Again
The Problems of Racist Policing Compound When Using Credit Scores to Determine Insurance Rates

Thursday, January 14

Washington state will move to the next phase of coronavirus vaccination in the ‘coming days.’ Here’s what that means.
The Washington state Department of Health will move into its next phase of coronavirus vaccination sooner than expected, moving up the timeline to begin inoculating people aged 70 years and older, among others. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)

Orwall sponsors state bill for 988 lifeline to help prevent suicides
A measure introduced by state Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, will help ensure suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis services are accessible to everyone statewide. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (Stock)

Trump impeached again, this time for inciting insurrection. What can happen next?
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol, the first time a U.S. president has been impeached twice. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Drew Angerer)