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Monday, February 15

All of Washington is now in Phase 2 of reopening after data-reporting error discovered
The south central region of Washington state that includes the Tri Cities, Yakima and Walla Walla will move to Phase 2 of the “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” immediately, after a hospital’s data-reporting error was discovered, the state Department of Health announced Sunday. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Washington State Governor’s office)

Inslee expected to sign $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief bill this week
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign the next round of COVID-19 relief bills in the coming week. The Washington legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to allocate $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 funding. Because it has an emergency clause, it will take effect immediately upon Inslee’s signature. Continue reading at KING5 TV.

Bill backed by Bremerton state senator looks to end ‘driving while poor’ law
Hundreds of thousands of Washington state drivers see their license suspended because they can’t pay a traffic ticket. Critics of the law call it “driving while poor.” State lawmakers are now looking to put an end to the practice with a proposal in the Legislature this session. Continue reading at The Kitsap Sun.

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Associated Press
Washington congresswoman urges ‘patriots’ to talk about Trump call
Judge blocks sale of National Archives in Seattle
Washington’s South Central region OK’d to ease COVID rules
Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites
The superspreaders behind top COVID-19 conspiracy theories
Biden faces pressure as US sets new course on immigration

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen mayor has plan to tackle the growing garbage problem downtown
Letter: Thanks for the vaccine!
Letter: Trump should never hold office again

Auburn Reporter
State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools
Paying their fair share of taxes: Ad features Auburn business owner
Column: Thoughts on police reform and public trust | Guest column

Bainbridge Island Review
Tribes need seat at table regarding outdoor recreation

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
All of Washington is now in Phase 2 of reopening after data-reporting error discovered
You may be eligible for more COVID stimulus money. Here’s how to get it
This remote Whatcom community’s fire chief has been pushing for COVID vaccine access
These Whatcom scientists are working on NASA’s new Mars rover mission
Whatcom sees 32 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, state reports
One Whatcom age group nearly doubles its number of COVID-19 cases in just one month
Whatcom sees COVID deaths for the fourth straight day, 38 new cases Friday, state reports
Which races were hardest hit during Whatcom’s post-holiday COVID-19 surge?
After surviving Phase 1, Whatcom restaurants consider these new options in Phase 2
Whatcom to start Phase 2 early. State reports 1 death and 65 new COVID cases Thursday
Northwest storm leaves at least 200,000 without power
Top GOP lawmakers: Take down the security fence at the Capitol (Jinkins, Billig)
Why is fencing still surrounding the Washington Capitol?
Washington to focus on 2nd COVID-19 doses next week
Answering questions about COVID-19 vaccines
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Travel fines, breastfeeding, mask updates & more
How COVID affects your taxes, from stimulus checks to unemployment and home offices
$1,400 stimulus checks just got one step closer to reality. Here’s what to know
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Friday in Washington
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Friday in Washington
When will COVID vaccines be available for everyone? Biden, Fauci offer rough timeline

Capital Press
New Senate bill lays out overtime pay proposal (Keiser)
Quarantine lifted at Oregon mink farm

Columbia Basin Herald
Bill to supply federal aid for Washingtonians moves to governor’s desk (Kuderer, Robinson)

Columbian
In Our View: Feds’ rental aid example of systemic racism
In Our View: Body cameras worthy investment in transparency
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Finally, Phase 2; masking crooks
What do you want to know about COVID-19 vaccination in Clark County?

The Daily Chronicle
Here’s How Much Is Being Spent in the Battle for a Cut of Washington’s Sports-Gambling Industry (Liias)

The Daily News
Herrera Beutler is in the spotlight at Senate impeachment trial

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Happy Lunar New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox
Cornfield Report: Credit scores, Phase 3 and a GOP call to take down the fence (Mullett)
Study examines Everett-Whidbey passenger ferry service
From landfill to houses — after 11-year battle with neighbors
Washington’s delegation reacts to Trump’s Senate acquittal
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Local report finds few COVID cases spread through classrooms
Viewpoints: Fighting words, like Trump’s, can inspire violence
Bloomberg: Lawsuit: Boeing board let CEO mislead on 737 Max crash causes
Bloomberg Comment: Covid relief has shown effectiveness of generous aid
Opinion: P0licing reforms need to consider diverse needs
Opinion: We need tax fairness and investment, not austerity
Editorial: Editorial: Judge’s rebuke of Eyman protects initiative process
Letter: Seniors need assurance of second dose of covid vaccine
Letter: City of Everett should allow buffer around Planned Parenthood

Island’s Weekly
Statewide COVID-19 vaccine distribution update
Cantwell is first woman to chair the Senate committee on commerce, science, and transportation

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Small retailers say recently passed unemployment tax relief doesn’t go far enough (Rolfes, Keiser)
Trump acquitted, confusion over witnesses: Top takeaways from impeachment trial’s last day
In podcast, Kingston man charged in U.S. Capitol riot says he is not a racist or militia member
Kitsap deputy in non-fatal Poulsbo shooting identified
More than half a foot of snow blankets Kitsap Saturday; up to a foot in higher areas
Ransomware attack on city of Bainbridge Island vendor exposes data
Bill backed by Bremerton state senator looks to end ‘driving while poor’ law (Randall)
Mason County deputy accused of DV resigns after accusations of violating no-contact order

News Tribune (subscription required)
Service provider calls local COVID-19 hotel ‘useless’ because some people can’t get in
Property taxes in Pierce County to rise in 2021 but maybe not as much as they did in ’20
Passenger-only Tacoma-Seattle ferry service is highly desired. What are the prospects?
Health officials tracked 84 COVID-19 outbreaks at WA schools last fall. Here’s what they found
Editorial: Wonderful Weyerhaeuser campus north of Tacoma can be saved, but not frozen in time

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Vaccine Supplies Falling Short as States Expand Access
Biden Takes Center Stage With Ambitious Agenda as Trump’s Trial Ends
Live Updates: Winter Storm Clobbers Power and Glazes Roads Across the U.S.
C.D.C. Draws Up a Blueprint for Reopening Schools
As Millions Get Shots, F.D.A. Struggles to Get Safety Monitoring System Running
‘Likely a Death Sentence’: Officials Fear Cold Weather Is Greater Risk for Homeless Than Virus
Pennsylvania G.O.P.’s Push for More Power Over Judiciary Raises Alarms

Olympian (subscription required)
Lacey takes issue with state’s new energy code, arguing it will drive up housing costs
Thurston official recommends more students return to school as county adds 22 COVID-19 cases
All of Washington is now in Phase 2 of reopening after data-reporting error discovered
You may be eligible for more COVID stimulus money. Here’s how to get it
Three sisters sue Tenino, Prosser churches, saying they failed to protect them from abuse
Top GOP lawmakers: Take down the security fence at the Capitol
Editorial: The capital city must be involved as the state shapes big plans for the Capitol Campus

Peninsula Daily News
Farmers market start-up fund aims for inclusivity
EYE ON CLALLAM: Board of Health to hear about vaccinations
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Health officer: New COVID case numbers down, but don’t relax yet
Many restaurants reopening indoor dining today
Restrictions eased for workout facilities
Good news about COVID-19 but wait to lower guard

Port Townsend Leader
Jefferson County’s move to Phase 2 will now start on Sunday
Another Port Townsend youth infected with COVID-19
Telephone town hall is coming next week | 2021 Legislative Session

Puget Sound Business Journal
Opinion: Boeing’s Everett factory could be good fit for new fighter jets
Washington state businesses OK’d for $2.5B in PPP loans so far this year
Reporter’s notebook: How Bezos shaped an empire in the Northwest
White House scrambles to address global chip shortage

Seattle Times (subscription required)
A winter wonderland in Seattle begins to melt away: Here’s what’s next after a snowy weekend
Tim Eyman had said losing his court case would end his career in politics. Now he proclaims: ‘full steam ahead.’
Washington auditor’s office warned agencies of data-breach risks. Then it got hacked (Carlyle)
Is another transit-tax measure on the horizon for Seattle?
Washington state’s COVID-19 vaccine planning fell short on logistics, sowing disorder and mistrust
Opinion: Essential grocery-store workers deserve hazard pay
Editorial: Tim Eyman’s overdue reckoning
Homeless camping proposal on Mercer Island stirs debate

Seattle Weekly
State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools

Skagit Valley Herald
County’s efforts to test, vaccinate helped along by volunteers
Hamilton appoints town marshal, looks at establishing police department

South Seattle Emerald
Replacement of executive director begins at Country Doctor, while Seattle Children’s investigation welcomes community input
A civics revival in education
Historical medical racism and COVID-19 vaccinations in the Black community focus of “Y’all Getting Vaccinated” event
Black Lives Matter Seattle King County hosts emergency call to action meeting to push forward police accountability policies in Washington legislature (Ormsby, Rolfes)

Spokesman Review
We’ve got a clock ticking’: Calls for help grow as end to eviction moratorium inches closer
Making Spokane legislative districts more competitive will be difficult for redistricting commission
Weekly check-ins for wellness: Ramped-up ALTCEW program offers calls for isolated disabled and senior residents
Students in Spokane getting back to their schools
Police reform advancing in Washington Legislature. Here’s where those proposals stand (Lovick, Goodman)

Tri-City Herald
WA budget cuts threaten Tri-Cities college students most affected by COVID pandemic
Sign-up opens for COVID vaccine at Tri-Cities fairgrounds. But only for 2nd doses
Tri-Cities allowed to reopen restaurants and theaters. Data mistake was found
1st COVID vaccine doses in short supply next week. Storms delay 2nd doses to Tri-Cities
Ammon Bundy-founded group organizing Tri-Cities branch
Tri-Cities bar with suspended liquor license makes a deal with WA state
Tri-Cities Safeway, Albertsons now scheduling COVID vaccine appointments
8 more Tri-Cities COVID deaths. And new cases jump
Editorial: COVID has derailed too many dreams. Lawmakers must not derail our economic future

USA Today
There’s not a ‘giant national campaign’ for COVID-19 vaccine education. Why? Experts say there’s a better way.
While ER visits were down last year, drug overdoses increased. Experts blame it on the pandemic.
Roughly 40% of the USA’s coronavirus deaths could have been prevented, new study says

Vancouver Business Journal
Clark County will move to Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla, Columbia counties advance to Phase 2 in pandemic recovery plan
Former Walla Walla County Commissioner Jim Johnson remembered as fair, dedicated leader
More snow in store for the Walla Walla Valley over holiday weekend
Walla Walla, Columbia counties advance to Phase 2 in pandemic recovery plan
Athena-Weston School District students head back to campus

Washington Post
Why some state and local governments are desperate for more stimulus aid
Eroding trust, spreading fear: The historical ties between pandemics and extremism
Ambassador sweepstakes underway as figures jockey for plum posts

Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Let card rooms take their share of sports wagers (Liias)
Yakima County and the rest of the South Central region immediately moving into Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan
Plan may be revamped for Yakima County’s Care Campus for homeless people
Wapato pharmacy rallies its staff, volunteers to deliver 975 coronavirus shots in less than a week

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Inslee expected to sign $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief bill this week (Rolfes)
Toxic chemical exposure on the job caused Washington trooper’s death, officials say
All regions in Washington now in Phase 2 of reopening plan
Washington to focus on 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
All regions in Washington now in phase 2 of reopening plan
Property taxes in Pierce County to rise in 2021 but maybe not as much as they did in ’20
Health officials tracked 84 COVID-19 outbreaks at WA schools last fall. Here’s what they found
Doctors: Wet masks don’t protect from COVID
DOH: Million doses of COVID vaccine given across state

KOMO4 TV (ABC)3
DOH: South Central region to advance to Phase 2 immediately
All state ferry routes on severe weather schedules Monday
State health officials report 880 new COVID-19 cases Saturday
COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse

KNKX FM
Washington State Parks Commission Changes Plan On Navy Usage For SEAL Training
Makah rollout of vaccines nearly done as the tiny coastal nation maintains strict COVID protocols
Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again
CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools

KUOW FM
Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again
Pandemic updates for Washington state
‘No Regrets’: House Managers Defend Their Decision Not To Call Witnesses
After Voting To Acquit, McConnell Torches Trump As Responsible For Riot
Trump Impeachment Trial Verdict: How Senators Voted
Can Frozen Food Spread The Coronavirus?
Communities of color are doing unpaid work to fix the state’s broken vaccine system
Biden Administration Aims to Close Guantanamo Bay Prison
Coronavirus FAQs: If I Have No Post-Vaccine Pain, Is It Working? Plus: Goat Dilemma!
CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington DOH says all counties moving into Phase 2 of reopening after data reporting error
The Divide: Legalize drugs? Ban tear gas? State lawmakers weigh controversial bills (Johnson, Davis)
Brandi Kruse: These state lawmakers could take my job (Johnson)
Kent COVID-19 vaccination sites re-opening Monday after snowstorm closure

Web

Civic Skunkworks
Washington State Has Been Hit Hard By the Pandemic. Here’s How We Rebuild.

Crosscut
Investigation finds Latino ballots in WA more likely to be rejected
Opinion: A Tacoma police officer ran over a person. Let’s call it what it is.

MyNorthwest
COVID updates: King County testing, vaccination sites change schedule due to weather
SPD arrests city employee over threatening emails to Councilmember Kshama Sawant
King County Health Officer says we might see a ‘tsunami’ of COVID cases
Puget Sound Energy secures gas leak near Boeing Field
King County looks to expand hazard pay for grocery store workers
King County Sheriff’s deputy fired over offensive social media posts about protesters
Federal judge to halt closure, sale of Seattle’s National Archives facility

Slog
Bill Would Legalize Growing Pot at Home, With Some Absurd Restrictions

Friday, February 12

Olympia bill would decriminalize certain levels of drug possession, and expand treatment resources
Nearly a decade ago, Washington became one of the very first states to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational use. Now, there is a proposal in the state Legislature that would decriminalize the personal possession of all drugs. Continue reading at KUOW. (Matthew T. Rader)

Senate panel OKs tougher penalties for threatening elections workers
Harassing an elections worker in Washington could result in a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine, under a bill sent to the full state Senate Thursday. The proposal was prompted by reports of threats and harassment around the country in the wake of last November’s presidential election, Sen. David Frockt, the bill’s sponsor, told the Senate Law and Justice Committee recently. Continue reading at The Spokesman Review. (Colin Mulvany)

Most of WA will be in Phase 2 of reopening plan next week
All but six of Washington state’s 39 counties will be in Phase 2 of the state’s economic reopening plan as of Sunday, with five new regions meeting the requirements necessary to join two other regions that have already seen a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, including limited indoor dining. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

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Associated Press
Northwest sees blast of snow, more expected this weekend
Report: Vaccinations fewer for Hispanic, Black people in WA
Almost all of WA will be in Phase 2 of reopening plan next week
AP: Over 9,000 virus patients sent into NY nursing homes
Judge: Trump’s lifting of mining ban in U.S. West was wrong
Justices block recall effort against Thurston County sheriff
Amazon faces biggest union push in its history

Auburn Reporter
Judge fines Tim Eyman $2.6 million for campaign law violations
Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA (Riccelli, Pollet)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom businesses get green light to move to Phase 2 of state’s ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
There were 300 slots. They were snatched up in 5 minutes, and other Whatcom vaccine news
Will Whatcom County move to Phase 2 of the ‘Healthy Washington’ reopening plan Friday?
For second straight day, Whatcom sees three COVID-related deaths and a decrease in cases
COVID vaccination rates lag among Washington’s non-white communities, report says
Most of WA will be in Phase 2 of reopening plan next week
UPDATE: Washington State Parks commission grants parks director authority to issue Navy permits
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Travel fines, breastfeeding, mask updates & more
Still haven’t received your second stimulus check? Filing your taxes ASAP may help
Whatcom’s region moves to Phase 2, $87 million more in relief for state
For second straight day, Whatcom sees three COVID-related deaths and a decrease in cases
Arthritis drug reduces death, length of stay in hospitalized COVID patients, study says
Do vaccinated people need to quarantine after COVID exposure? CDC offers new guidance

Capital Press
Washington wildfire bill needs money to catch on, Franz says

Columbian
B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant discovered in Clark County
Clark County approved for Phase 2 of Inslee’s reopening plan

Columbia Basin Herald
Bill would allow continuity of operations for county offices amid public crises (Orwall)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Emerson kindergartners will start on path to being bilingual
Most counties cleared for Inslee’s Phase 2, joining Snohomish
Everett cold weather shelters at capacity as snow moves in
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Cornfield Report: A GOP budget, Cantwell makes history and a tax-bill revision (Riccelli)
Opinion:: State should have sought local help on vaccines
WaPo Comment: Impeachment video puts Jan. 6 attack into context
WaPo Comment: Rioters’ calls of ‘Oh Nancy’ familiar to many women

International Examiner
Filipino health care workers and their battle against COVID-19

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Inslee announces five regions to progress to Phase 2

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap County under winter storm warning, with 6-8 inches of snow forecast
Highway 3 blocked after vehicle pursued by law enforcement crashes
Tribes, Navy expand eligibility as vaccination efforts pick up speed
Bainbridge council to revisit some police-court facility cost questions
‘We are already ready’: Eateries, theaters and sports officials welcome move to Phase 2
Kingston man charged in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

News Tribune (subscription required)
Next storm to bring heavy snow to Tacoma-Seattle Friday night
Thursday brings lower COVID-19 case total to Pierce County; two new deaths
It’s official: Tacoma’s Woodrow Wilson High School will get a new name
Racist statue in Puyallup ignites calls for action from city by community group
Why are local high school grads struggling in college? Listen and they’ll tell you
$1,400 stimulus checks just got one step closer to reality. Here’s what to know
Editorial: A COVID-19 no-brainer: Don’t leave Washington health workers exposed without benefits
New and more contagious COVID strain found at University of Washington, school says

New York Times
Impeachment Trial Live Updates: Trump’s Team Plans to Use Only 4 Hours to Defend Him
Oath Keepers Plotting Before Capitol Riot Awaited ‘Direction’ From Trump, Prosecutors Say
With More Vaccines Secured, Biden Warns of Hurdles to Come
Maryland Nears Country’s First Tax on Big Tech’s Ad Revenue

Northwest Asian Weekly
Day of Remembrance observance
ICHS fights for vaccines as part of serving community

Olympian (subscription required)
Guardsman, Navy reservist sue WA employers for discrimination based on military service
Here are schools and other entities shut down Friday by the snow
Puget Sound VA COVID-19 vaccine clinics closed Friday due to winter storm
Thurston County reports 28 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, increasing overall total to 6,747
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington
State Supreme Court rejects petition to recall Thurston County Sheriff Snaza
5 regions to move to Phase 2, $87 million more in rental and business relief coming
Ecology says Olympia brewery owner owes it $11.37 million for oil spill cleanup

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Clallam, Jefferson counties to move into Phase 2

Port Townsend Leader
UPDATE | Phase 2 reaction: Jefferson County sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Gov. Inslee announces Jefferson County will move to Phase 2 Monday

Puget Sound Business Journal
With more vaccines secured, Biden warns of hurdles to come
Dip in unemployment claims offers hope as new virus cases ease
Restaurant workers, once deemed essential, will wait months to receive vaccine. Here’s why.
Opinion: Authorizing captive insurance would be a win-win for Washington
How Seattle’s Tableau helped states make sense of Covid data
More regions move to Phase 2 of Inslee’s Covid reopening plan

Runta News
New Data on COVID-19 Vaccination by Race and Ethnicity Highlight Inequities

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Jayapal, DelBene among more than two dozen in Congress asking for national ban on preferential access to COVID-19 vaccine
All but 6 Washington counties can relax some COVID-19 rules, Inslee announces
Police officer partnered in businesses with Auburn-area Proud Boy charged in Capitol siege, records show
Fourth Washington state resident charged in US Capitol breach
Kloba: You can buy it, so why is it still illegal to grow marijuana?

Skagit Valley Herald
Retroactive overtime pay lawsuits worry Skagit County dairy farmers (Shewmake)
User fees coming to Sedro-Woolley athletic fields
Skagit County COVID-19 vaccine clinic to receive no new first doses
Skagit County will move to Phase 2 on Sunday

South Seattle Emerald
Washington bill to decriminalize all drugs will receive first public hearing on Friday
As Seattle gears up for winter weather, officials scramble to secure emergency shelter

Spokesman Review
Waiting for their ‘big day to exhale’: Many Spokane-area teachers going back to class without receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Washington Supreme Court exempts bar association from open meetings law
Senate panel OKs tougher penalties for threatening elections workers
Spokane to move to Phase 2 of reopening plan next week, just in time for Valentine’s Day
Shawn Vestal: Reform will require blocking police unions from impeding accountability (Salomon, Billig)

Tri-City Herald
Registration for 2nd COVID doses at Tri-Cities fairgrounds begins Friday
Tri-Cities gets left behind as most of Washington state moves to Phase 2 reopening
Too many positive COVID tests in Tri-Cities compared to WA state, even as new cases fall

USA Today
House managers say timeline shows Trump’s silence encouraged insurrection
‘Stop killing us’: Attacks on Asian Americans highlight rise in hate incidents amid COVID-19
Live impeachment updates: Trump’s legal team aims to distance him from riot, Biden says GOP needs to ‘stand up’

Vancouver Business Journal
Construction Forecast for 2021

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
City staff: Snow is in the cards for Walla Walla, and plowing crews are ready
Snow day school closures and delays in the Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla County health officials ask residents to abide by vaccination guidelines
Master’s Ranch outside of Prescott in rural Walla Walla County closed for good
Walla Walla, Columbia county businesses losing patience with Roadmap to Recovery
State rests its case against Waitsburg resident Leslie Moreno, defense begins

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima’s region stuck behind rest of state in COVID reopening
Judge: Trump’s lifting of mining ban in US West was wrong
Report: Vaccinations fewer for Hispanic, Black people in WA
Yakima County health forum combats vaccine misinformation in the Latino community

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KING5 TV (NBC)
5 more Washington regions advance to Phase 2 of reopening on Sunday
More businesses flee Seattle because of crime and violence
VERIFY: Is it OK if you don’t get a second COVID-19 vaccine dose on time?
4th Washington resident charged in US Capitol breach
KING 5 poll: Inslee approval rating falls as pandemic drags on
Drinks with Daniels: Celebrating Black History Month in western Washington

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee: More regions will move to Phase 2 of reopening plan on Sunday
‘Do home security cameras really solve crimes?’ KIRO 7 investigates new ‘neighborhood eye’ police portal
Bill introduced in Washington legislature to stop pet stores from selling dogs, cats from animal mills (Walen)

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee: 5 more regions to join Puget Sound, West regions in Phase 2

KNKX FM
Region prepares for wintry blast, with snow expected over next few days

KUOW FM
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SEATTLE AREA FROM THE SNOWY WEEKEND AHEAD
Pandemic updates for Washington state
Biden Team Unveils New Asylum System To Replace Trump’s ‘Remain In Mexico’
Olympia bill would decriminalize certain levels of drug possession, and expand treatment resources (Davis)
Citing racial inequities, WA insurance commissioner pushes to end use of credit scoring to set rates
Biden Announces Deal For 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines
House Impeachment Managers Wrap Their Case
Trump Official Cited Security To Kill Visas For VOA Staffers. Emails Say Otherwise
Federal Budget Deficit Expected To Hit Second Largest Since World War II

NW Public Radio
Assault Survivor Groups Denounce Former State Senator On Washington Redistricting Commission

Q13 TV (Fox)
Most of Washington moving into Phase 2 of reopening next week
New tutoring app helps high school and college students struggling during pandemic
At least one person injured in explosion at Bellingham homeless camp

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Crosscut
WA lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid in pandemic’s wake (Randall)
Confronting racial bias in health care
WA jobless benefits lag while unemployment taxes loom (Keiser, Rolfes)

MyNorthwest
Counties moving to Phase 2 reopen indoor dining in time for Valentine’s Day
Last region in Phase 1 looks for ‘glimmer of hope’ as it falls short of benchmarks
Gov. Inslee allows 22 counties to advance into Phase 2 of reopening
WA Supreme Court nixes recall of Thurston sheriff who wouldn’t enforce mask mandate
Redmond vaccination site on Microsoft campus to focus on highest-risk older adults

Slog
Without Vaccine Priority, Sex Workers Are Risking Their Lives to Keep Working

Thursday, February 11

Legislature approves $2.2 billion in coronavirus relief
A bill that allocates $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding in areas ranging from vaccine administration to schools resuming in-person learning was approved by the Washington Legislature on Wednesday and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

Washington state House passes three policing-related bills Wednesday
The Washington state House of Representatives passed three bills related to police accountability Wednesday afternoon, chipping away at one of the Legislature’s priority areas this session. Continue reading at The Olympian.

While state COVID-19 numbers improve slightly, vaccination inequities in BIPOC communities are a concern
In an online press conference on Feb. 10, Washington State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah said that while 940,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the state, challenges remain as federal supplies remain lower than demand, and inequities in vaccine distribution among communities of color are becoming apparent. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Alex Garland)

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Associated Press
Legislature approves $2.2 billion in coronavirus relief (Rolfes)
FEMA rejects Malden fire request for individual assistance
Kent bar owner agrees to comply with state COVID-19 rules
Kent sports bar owner agrees to pay $2,400 fine, comply with COVID rules
Tim Eyman fined $2.6 million, barred from campaign control

Aberdeen Daily World
Vaccine for GH more scarce this week
Corrections announces fifth COVID-related death of Stafford Creek inmate

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom got a dusting of snow, and more is on the way. When should it arrive?
Don’t want to drive to Lynden for your COVID test? You won’t have to starting Feb. 15
Forecast calls for several inches of snow to the south, but what can Whatcom expect?
One Whatcom region sees its COVID-19 infection rate climb, as decreases slow elsewhere
As frigid weather sets in, Bellingham opens temporary warming site for the homeless
Where to find the COVID-19 vaccine and who can get it in Whatcom County
Watch live: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on COVID-19, rental and business assistance at 2:30
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington
New and more contagious COVID strain found at University of Washington, school says
Washington State Parks Commission to hold a special meeting on Navy training proposal
Cold snap, snow expected in Pacific Northwest
White House looks at domestic travel restrictions as COVID mutation surges in Florida

Capital Press
Washington House member introduces overtime bill, with a twist (Shewmake)

Columbian
In Our View: Are snow days needed in the age of COVID?

The Daily News
Port of Longview to bid on Millennium Bulk Terminal land

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Judge fines Eyman $2.6 million for campaign law violations
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Marysville nursing home cited for ‘squalid’ conditions
Oak Harbor pharmacy receives extra vaccine doses in mistake
Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?
Bloomberg Comment: Jobs recovery leaving workers 55 and older behind
Bloomberg Comment: Trump’s lawyers have it wrong on First Amendment, too
Editorial: Schools need to retire Native American mascots (Lekanoff, Lovick, Berg, Davis)

The Inlander
Washington teachers want their vaccines. Should Inslee let them cut the line?
With its penchant for self-improvement and renewal, Spokane can exit the pandemic bound for better days

International Examiner
Filipino health care workers and their battle against COVID-19
Chinatowns across North America share challenges and stories of resilience during COVID-19

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Central Kitsap School District using COVID-19 tracker
Out of jail without bail, man accused again of assaulting police officer
Mask policy altered for high school cross-country runners
UPDATE: Portions of Kitsap County face winter storm watch
USS Nimitz, Theodore Roosevelt train in the South China Sea
CARES Act funding equips Kitsap EMTs with new ventilators

News Tribune (subscription required)
Winter arrives with one-two punch of snow — 6 inches? — and gusty winds through weekend
Data paint stark picture of who’s getting vaccinated and who’s not in Pierce County
Editorial: Tacoma’s new Congresswoman Strickland must seize moment to help heal Puget Sound

New York Times
Impeachment Trial Live Updates: Prosecutors to Highlight Trump’s Lack of Remorse
Reddit Is America’s Unofficial Unemployment Hotline
Jobless Claims Fall as Pandemic Restrictions Ease: Live Updates
The Biden Team Wants to Transform the Economy. Really.

Olympian (subscription required)
Judge fines Eyman $2.6 million, bars him from managing political committee finances
Shelters work to expand capacity for snowy weekend, but many will remain outside
Senators react to ‘distressing’ riot footage at impeachment trial. Did votes change?
Washington state House passes three policing-related bills Wednesday (Goodman, Lovick)
Here’s how much snow may fall in Thurston County by Saturday
Overnight standoff in Thurston County ends peacefully

Peninsula Daily News
Suicides up for those 30-39
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Eyman fined $2.6 million, barred from campaign control

Port Townsend Leader
Port Townsend youth tests positive for COVID-19
More than one cluster blamed for increase in JeffCo COVID numbers

Puget Sound Business Journal
With vaccines in more drugstores, pharmacies go on hiring sprees
Port of Seattle buys land to expand Des Moines Creek industrial park
State official: ‘Significant’ work needed to ensure equitable vaccine distribution
The Fed chair is worried about getting people back to work
Study identifies 7 potential foot-ferry routes for Puget Sound area
SBA rolls out PPP loan fixes after industry groups’ outcry

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Relief is on the way to Washington’s strapped COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Tim Eyman violated campaign finance law, judge rules, is barred from controlling political committees
Exonerated after 23 years in prison, man sues Bothell, Bothell police, King County and county sheriff’s deputies
Opinion: End the cruel, racist practice of prosecuting children in adult court
Seattle police release body-camera footage of fatal Central District shooting

Seattle Weekly
Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?

Skagit Valley Herald
County Planning Commission preserves censure on Commissioner Lundsten
Shell pays $191,000 fine for 2015 refinery incident

South Seattle Emerald
While state COVID-19 number improve slightly, vaccination inequities in BIPOC communities are a concern
Opinion: Washington’s children shouldn’t have to relive our past mistakes
‘Just drive them around for a bit’: WSP officers may have violated protestors’ First Amendment rights on MLK day
Seattle police shoot and kill a man near Northwest African American Museum
Opportunity center and affordable housing near Othello Station in flux over cleanup concerns
Opinion: Satterberg’s appeal to the Supreme Court harms youth, undermines science, and exacerbates racial injustice

Spokesman Review
Breastfeeding with COVID-19 doesn’t infect babies — it might even protect them, study finds
Eyman fined $2.6 million, barred from campaign control
After FEMA denial, Small Business Administration loans offer new avenue for Whitman County fire recovery
Vaccine dose allocations to Washington providers will increase incrementally this month
Pandemic or politics? Spokane-area school levies were less successful in conservative districts
State Senate sends $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief bill to governor for signature

Tri-City Herald
More cases of serious illness linked to COVID-19 in children in Washington
Exclusive: Christian school near Tri-Cities ordered closed. Owner faces sex abuse lawsuit
Editorial: We ran a letter against the COVID-19 vaccine and this is what happened

USA Today
US Marshals act like local police, but with more violence and less accountability
Roughly 40% of the USA’s coronavirus deaths could have been prevented, new study says
Live impeachment updates: Biden says videos shown at Trump impeachment trial may have changed some minds
Chicago leaders attempt to help communities of color get COVID-19 vaccines

Vancouver Business Journal
Clark County Public Health opens COVID-19 call center

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Murder trial in Walla Walla begins to explore relationship of Marcus Allessio, Leslie Moreno
12 new cases of COVID-19 in Walla Walla County Tuesday, no new death
Fifth Avenue bridge over Mill Creek in Walla Walla up for removal after public feedback

Yakima Herald Republic
State secretary of health talks vaccine supply during stop in Yakima on Wednesday
Washington State Legislature approves $2.2 billion in COVID relief
Kent bar owner agrees to comply with state COVID-19 rules
Washington Legislature approves $2.2 billion in COVID relief
Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam
CDC study finds two masks are better than one vs. COVID-19

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Wintry forecast disrupts COVID-19 vaccine clinics and testing sites around Puget Sound
KING 5 poll: Half of Washingtonians say state could do more to vaccinate public

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
SPD releases new video of fatal shooting in Central District
COVID-19 vaccination sites monitor, adjust to snow forecast
UK COVID-19 strain detected at the University of Washington
Bill to end use of credit scoring in insurance rates may get a vote – with major changes (Mullet)
Honoring the stories of African heritage in the Northwest
Washington Legislature approves $2.2 billion in COVID relief (Rolfes)
WSP asking for help identifying man who helped breach grounds of governor’s mansion
Middle, high school students in Arlington to return to classroom starting March
Judge orders anti-tax activist Tim Eyman to pay $2.6 million, bars him from financial control of
political committees

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Washington Senate passes $2.2 billion COVID-19 relief package
Forecasted winter storms prompt changes to some COVID-19 vaccination events, testing
State’s COVID-19 metrics are declining but fears of variant, fourth wave rise
WSP looking to identify man allegedly involved in breach on Governor’s Mansion grounds

KNKX FM
Region prepares for wintry blast, with snow expected over next few days
State lawmakers consider backfilling school district budgets after enrollment declines (Dolan)
CDC Says Double-Masking Offers More Protection Against The Coronavirus

KUOW FM
WATCH LIVE: Trump impeachment trial
Pandemic updates for Washington state
Voices of the Pandemic: Your stories from a dangerous year
‘I feel like there’s hope down the line.’ How being vaccinated changed this nurse’s pandemic outlook
Pregnant women weren’t included in the Covid vaccine studies. So how do they decide about the shot?
FDA Aims To Be ‘Nimble’ On COVID-19 Vaccine Changes For Variants
Biden Holds 1st Call As President With China’s Xi As Trade, Security Issues Loom
Kent postal workers struggle with Covid-19 outbreak
UW researchers look to the sewer to track Covid-19
Electronic Health Records May Be Delaying COVID-19 Vaccinations

NW Public Radio
Washington Lawmakers Pass $2.2 Billion COVID Relief Bill, Now Heads To Governor’s Desk (Billig)
Impeachment Trial Day 2: Democrats Highlight How Close Rioters Came To Encountering Senators
Washington Initiative Promoter Tim Eyman Fined $2.6M, Barred From Political Committees In Lawsuit

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington Legislature approves $2.2 billion in COVID relief (Rolfes)
Vaccination events in several counties change plans ahead of winter weather in Puget Sound
Washington Hispanics struggle to get vaccines despite higher risk of contracting COVID-19

Web

Crosscut
New GOP leader in Washington’s state Senate wears a lot of hats
Denise Juneau talks reopening Seattle schools and moving on

MyNorthwest
House bill seeks reforms for Washington Employment Security Department
Tim Eyman fined $2.6 million for ‘numerous, egregious’ violations of campaign finance laws
At its current pace, King County wouldn’t meet vaccine goal until 2022
King County Councilmembers condemn special access to COVID vaccine
Burien joins Seattle in enacting hazard pay for grocery store workers
Homicide suspect dead after Seattle police return fire, second victim critically injured
Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
Bill in state Legislature would require Uber, Lyft to have more electric vehicles

Seattle P.I.
Here’s where you can get a coronavirus vaccine in the Seattle area

Wednesday, February 10

Emerging racial disparities found in Washington state’s data on early vaccination efforts
The first months of Washington state’s vaccination drive have brought emerging racial disparities among those receiving the small supply of doses, with initial data showing vaccination rates for Black and Hispanic residents lagging beyond white residents. Continue reading at The Kitsap Sun. (Meegan M. Reid)

Washington state data breach prompts calls for new cybersecurity office
After a data breach that may have compromised personal information of more than 1 million residents, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for the creation of a state “Office of Cybersecurity.” Continue reading at KING5 TV.

Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
Once again, there’s a movement in the state Legislature for a clean fuel standard — and after a narrow pass by the House Appropriations Committee, it’s headed to the House floor. The House passed a clean fuel standard each year for the past two sessions, but it didn’t make it through the Senate. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (AP)

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Associated Press
Spokane synagogue vandalized with painted swastikas
FEMA rejects individual aid for E. Wash. wildfire victims

Aberdeen Daily World
Inslee signs unemployment insurance relief into law, marking first bill signing of session (Keiser)
Democrats push new tax on billionaires (Frame, Sullivan)
Coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishing gets the go-ahead starting Feb. 16
Harbor hospitals treating COVID patients, available beds not currently an issue
How local lawmakers voted in Olympia last week (Tharinger, Chapman, Van De Wege)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Families can soon apply for funds to cover COVID funeral costs, Democratic lawmakers say
Whatcom County surpasses 6,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 160 reported Monday
One Whatcom region sees its COVID-19 infection rate climb, as decreases slow elsewhere
After receiving 700 COVID vaccine doses last week, how many should Whatcom expect now?
Washington health insurers ordered to open a special 3-month enrollment period
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington
Inslee praises bold thinking in $33 billion proposal to breach 4 Snake River dams
‘It’s not a game,’ as Bellingham council faces profanity, personal attacks online
Whatcom County corrections deputy suspected of smuggling contraband to female inmate
As frigid weather sets in, Bellingham opens temporary warming site for the homeless

Capital Press
Hemp’s potential relies on better regulation, more research, experts say
Court: Conservation commission cut corners in ousting supervisors
Bill criticized for discouraging farmworker housing in Washington (Lovelett)
Washington Senate Democrats champion environmental justice (Saldaña)

Columbian
In Our View: Oregon drug decriminalization provides insight

The Daily News
Port of Kalama, NWIW appeal Ecology’s methanol permit denial
Parents, teachers, students push Longview to begin hybrid learning in secondary schools

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Op-ed by Rep. Lauren Davis: Don’t ignore science on cannabis concentrates’ potency
The county’s vaccine supply is growing, but more is needed
Election workers, vaccine equity and a testy GOP presser (Jinkins, Frockt)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
South Kitsap, Bainbridge Island school levies passing
Submariner from Gig Harbor dies of COVID-19 complications
New Silverdale library to open this year in old Central Kitsap High School wing
A week after opening, Woodward Middle School closes as two COVID-19 cases are identified
Emerging racial disparities found in Washington state’s data on early vaccination efforts
Plan ahead for long days during Agate Pass Bridge work

News Tribune (subscription required)
Puyallup homeless shelter won’t fix everything, but it does provide a reason for hope
Pierce County sees fewer than 80 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Families can soon apply for funds to cover COVID funeral costs, Democratic lawmakers say
UPDATE: All spots filled for Tacoma Dome COVID vaccine events this week
Editorial: Thugs harassing Washington state election workers? Unacceptable. Maybe this will help

New York Times
Impeachment Updates: New Chilling Video Expected as Trump’s Trial Begins
Georgia Prosecutors Open Criminal Investigation of Trump Phone Call
The Radically Simple New Approach to Helping Families: Send Parents Money

Olympian (subscription required)
No first-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week as Thurston adds just 15 cases Tuesday
Double masks may offer extra protection against coronavirus infection, CDC study says
Washington health insurers ordered to open a special 3-month enrollment period
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington
Inslee praises bold thinking in $33 billion proposal to breach 4 Snake River dams
‘Terrible’ Trump impeachment defense left Senate Republicans ‘stunned’ and ‘perplexed’
2 inches of snow could fall in the Olympia area this week

Peninsula Daily News
Judge halts Proud Boy’s release in Capitol breach case
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Clallam, Jefferson health officers urge COVID test with respiratory symptoms

Puget Sound Business Journal
Do Fed policies fuel bubbles? Some see GameStop as a red flag
Biden courts business support for aid package and contested minimum-wage increase
Report: Seattle ranked 6th among US metros for residents leaving in 2020
Boeing beats Airbus on monthly deliveries to start 2021

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle ranks 2nd for willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19
A local Republican made the strongest case yet for Trump’s impeachment, but is anybody listening?
‘Piecemealing couch pennies’: Government and nonprofits scramble to keep hotels for homeless open with federal funding unclear
More Puget Sound-area foot ferries could cut travel times, new study says
King County Council rebukes preferential COVID-19 vaccinations, calls on state to take action
Washington state lawmakers want to strengthen cybersecurity in Olympia after massive data breach (Carlyle)
Opinion: Honor Billy Frank Jr.’s legacy in the U.S. Capitol

Seattle Weekly
Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot (Kuderer)

Skagit Valley Herald
Appeals hearing held for Lake Erie Pit gravel mine expansion

Spokesman Review
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: The synagogue vandal grows from an entire ecosystem of hatred
Washington Health Secretary hopes COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available by late spring, early summer
Building permit filed with city of Spokane Valley connects Amazon to Project Fireball
Nearly 200 people vaccinated in Spokane’s homeless shelters

Tri-City Herald
COVID outbreak sidelines Hermiston football players and coaches
Inslee praises bold thinking in $33 billion proposal to breach 4 Snake River dams
Tri-Cities COVID cases are dropping but rate is still higher than for WA
Tri-Cities airport video illustrates flying in the time of COVID

USA Today
They rioted at the Capitol for Trump. Now, many of those arrested say it’s his fault.
Live impeachment updates: Democrats to show previously unseen security video of Capitol riots at trial Wednesday
How much rent relief will I get? You’re more likely to get help if you’re white and live in rural America.

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
A new police station will be on the May ballot for Milton-Freewater voters
Fifth Avenue bridge over Mill Creek in Walla Walla up for removal after public feedback
Walla Walla County reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths Tuesday

Washington Post
House managers to lay out case that Trump incited Capitol riot as Senate trial continues
The Jan. 6 images were already disturbing. The impeachment-trial video makes them terrifying.
Senate votes to pursue Trump impeachment trial after declaring the proceedings constitutional

Yakima Herald Republic
Mask numbers remain above 90% in Yakima County
Yakima County sees more booster doses in this week’s COVID vaccine allocation
Amazon ordered to stop selling illegal pesticides online

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
UW Medicine delays some 2nd vaccine doses due to limited supply
Puyallup residents demand action over racist statue displayed on a roof
Washington state data breach prompts calls for new cybersecurity office (Carlyle)

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting in Seattle
Mobile vaccine teams received like heroes in King County adult homes
From unemployment to stimulus checks, what to expect out of your 2020 tax season
Local providers improve access to second dose appointments
Trump impeachment: What to expect in the Senate trial

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Toolkit highlights web of surveillance systems in downtown Seattle
Seattle City Council asks for judicial review before approving crowd control rules

KNKX FM
Masks thought to be made by 3M turn out to be fake; lots of questions yet to be answered
Historical society, UW students team up to preserve pandemic stories

KUOW FM
Seattle Now: Seattle’s vaccine snake oil salesman

NW Public Radio
Washington State’s Vaccine Rollout Highlights Difficulty Of Enforcing Eligibility And Line-Jumping

Web

Crosscut
Groups denounce selection of Joe Fain to redistricting commission
Bill Gates is investing big in American farmland
Podcast | What Joe Biden’s opening moves say about America’s future
Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem
Opinion: The pandemic taught me to stop apologizing for my access needs

MyNorthwest
Burien joins Seattle in enacting hazard pay for grocery store workers
Homicide suspect dead after Seattle police return fire, second victim critically injured
Clean fuel standard bill headed to Washington House floor
Bill in state Legislature would require Uber, Lyft to have more electric vehicles
Washington postal workers push for vaccine after outbreak in Kent facility
Seattle-King County Public Health stresses importance of multi-layered masks
All lanes of NB I-5 reopened in Everett after wrong way driver collision
Data breach at company that sends utility bills for Monroe, Redmond
Seattle council wary of large changes to SPD policies after rebuke from judge

Seattle P.I.
‘Vaccine appointment roulette’: King County residents frustrated over COVID vaccine scheduling

Slog
Washington Clean Fuels Bill Clears Key House Committee (Sullivan, Springer, Fitzgibbon, Hobbs)
WA GOP Senators Flip Out After Journalists Ask Questions About Joe Fain’s Appointment

Tuesday, February 9

Inslee signs bill to raise unemployment benefit, freeze taxes paid by businesses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an unemployment insurance bill to help businesses and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It will increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and will prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses. Continue reading at KOMO TV.

Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot
Legislators are looking to get rid of the advisory votes that allow voters to give feedback on tax-raising legislation. Senate Bill 5182’s primary sponsor, Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), called advisory votes a “failed experiment” during the bill’s public hearing on Jan. 20. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (File)

Legislative lookahead: Deadline looms for bills unrelated to Washington state budget
The first big deadline of Washington’s Legislative session is coming up, a week from Monday. That’s when non-budget related bills need to pass out of committee if they’re going to survive to see another day. Among those on the agenda this week: bills addressing the harassment of election workers and a proposal to allow school districts to experiment with a year-round schedule. Continue reading at KUOW. (Jim Heising)