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Wednesday, January 13

Washington lawmakers’ push to reform policing begins with hearing on changes to tactics
Members of the public weighed in Tuesday on a bill that would restrict and standardize tactics police officers are allowed to use across Washington state, including banning chokeholds and preventing law enforcement agencies from buying or using tear gas. Continue reading at The Olympian. (TVW)

$126 million wildfire prevention bill unveiled in Olympia
Commissioner of Public Land Hilary Franz is asking state legislators to pass a $126 million biennium bill to prevent wildfires in Washington state. “2020 was a catastrophic year as we know; we saw more than 800,000 acres burn,” said Franz. “We tragically lost a small boy’s life and the town of Malden was completely leveled in a few hours.” Continue reading at KOMO News. (Eric Schultheiss)

Lawmakers urge Inslee to prioritize all school staff for COVID-19 vaccine
Republican and Democratic leaders of education committees in the Washington Legislature are urging Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Department of Health to change state vaccination guidance so that all school employees are prioritized to receive a coronavirus vaccine in February, instead of putting school employees over age 50 ahead of other school staff. Continue reading at KNKX. (Sen. Brad Hawkins)

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Associated Press
Gov. extends Capitol security efforts through Inauguration
Atmospheric river brings record rain, flooding, landslides
Lands chief again proposes dedicated funds to fight wildfire (Springer)
US will require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test
Pandemic’s toll shows up on students’ college applications
Trump appointees pressure Census for report on undocumented
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St rebounds from uncertainty
The Latest: House urges Pence to remove Trump from power
Gov. Inslee extends Capitol security efforts through Inauguration

Aberdeen Daily World
Coastal Harvest acquires new mobile food bank
Board of Health to consider discontinuation of needle exchange program Thursday
Vehicle licensing at Courthouse temporarily unavailable due to staffing issues
Commentary: The unprotected Capitol was an inside job
Letter: “Saddened and sickened” by commissioners’ comments
Letter: Commissioners misplace their allegiance
Letter: We can still come together

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington lawmakers’ push to reform policing begins with hearing on changes to tactics (Entenman, Johnson, Lovick, Goodman)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Coronavirus updates: Washington state passes 275K total cases, nearing 3,700 deaths
Who’s been hit hardest during Whatcom’s record-setting post-holiday COVID surge?
New forecast shows Nooksack cresting higher than previously thought. Here’s what to expect
U.S. and Canada announce COVID-19 border closure extended until at least Feb. 21
Whatcom’s record-breaking pace continues with 239 new COVID cases Monday, state reports
Families affected by police violence call for reform
Firefighters will distribute COVID vaccine to adult family homes, Washington mayor says
COVID may eventually evolve into a seasonal illness — like common colds, study predicts
Does body size affect how well a COVID vaccine works? Experts weigh in
People flying into US will soon have to provide negative COVID result, CDC says
Coronavirus updates: Washington state passes 275K total cases, nearing 3,700 deaths
US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300
Pence says he won’t invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump. Read his letter to Pelosi
Hundreds of gray whales are dying in ‘unusual’ event not seen in decades, experts say

The Daily News
Herrera Beutler announces she will vote to impeach President Trump
NWIW says $2.3 billion construction project will need 1,434 workers
Cowlitz commissioners say they have no role in state mandates
Southwest region meeting half of new state COVID-19 benchmarks

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Drive-thru vaccination clinics open in Everett and Lynnwood
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Boeing deliveries drop despite 737 Max’s return to flight
Saunders: ‘Victory’ for MAGA crowd would lead to civil war
WaPo Comment: The terror threat from within we hadn’t planned for
Bloomberg Comment: For time being, Democrats are the pro-business party
Editorial: ‘This is your captain speaking: Settle down!’

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Shipyard will see a new homeported carrier and submarines in its dry docks in 2021
Sick and dead finches reported in Kitsap County and across Washington state
Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club ordered to pay back state grant money
New Seabeck bridge opens to vehicle and salmon traffic
Some Washington state lawmakers come to the capitol armed with guns (Jinkins, Hobbs)

News Tribune (subscription required)
Windstorm leaves thousands without power after blowing through Puget Sound area
Contractor sues small Pierce County town over delayed trail improvements
Pierce County COVID-19 case numbers for Tuesday ‘likely an undercount’ with data delay
Racist stickers plastered at Tacoma school, park investigated as hate crime
New Pierce County Council majority to prioritize housing, early childhood development
WA Sen. Patty Murray wants Trump out now and punishment for his senate enablers
Pence rejects call to remove Trump from power through 25th Amendment
Editorial: Olympia fence isn’t Berlin Wall, but closing state Capitol sadly necessary – for now

New York Times
Live Updates: Calling the House a ‘Crime Scene,’ Lawmakers Move Toward Impeaching Trump
Manhunt Intensifies as Authorities Warn Some Rioters May Face Sedition Charges
Covid-19 Live Updates: Distracted by D.C. Political Crisis, U.S. Sets Daily Record for Virus Deaths
Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic, Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians
House Debates New Article of Impeachment for Trump
Covid-19 Took a Bite From U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2020

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington lawmakers’ push to reform policing begins with hearing on changes to tactics (Entenman, Johnson, Lovick, Goodman)
More than 300,000 without power in region following windy rainstorm overnight
Olympia City Council approves interim police guild contract, but hints at future changes
Thurston County reports 52 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Can climbing be done safely during COVID? WA to find out with reopening of indoor gyms
Ferry owner says he plans to move Olympia-based vessel in the next 30 days
Flood watch in effect as Tacoma Power increases flow on Nisqually River
‘I thought I was going to die.’ AOC describes harrowing experience during Capitol riot

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson Healthcare breach possibly affects 2,550 people
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Puget Sound Business Journal
Starbucks commits $100M to create community resilience fund
Seattle to send vaccination teams to adult family homes
Most PPP lenders in the dark on when they can process loans. But it could be soon.

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Wild weather with 70 mph winds whips Seattle and Western Washington, with road closures and power outages
Washington state ferry ridership dropped to historic lows last year
Seattle man who served in Washington National Guard is among first indicted in attack on U.S. Capitol
Washington state caught by surprise as U.S. makes abrupt shift on coronavirus vaccines
Washington state lawmakers hear testimony on bill to ban chokeholds, other police tactics (Johnson)

Seattle Weekly
What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?

Skagit Valley Herald
Weather overnight causes damage, power outages, some school closures
County Republican Party shares right-wing theories of Capitol violence
State’s latest reopening plan brings relief, frustration for businesses

Tri-City Herald
“A long 10 months.” Richland 6th graders to return to classrooms in 2 weeks
Government prayer: Franklin commissioner wants to start meetings a new way
Tri-Cities area COVID cases climb above 22,000. New case rates are high
Tri-Cities healthcare professional discusses COVID vaccines
Benton officials want Inslee to cede COVID authority to counties

USA Today
House passes measure calling on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office
Hurting long before COVID-19, failing companies took stimulus money then closed anyway
Coronavirus updates: US tops 4K daily deaths for second time, pushing total to 380K; Texas joins California as only states with 2M cases

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
College Place youngsters return to the classroom; middle, high schoolers to follow in the coming weeks
Whitman College loans hospital super-cold freezer to store Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Walla Walla Public Schools, teachers union, agree to phase students back to the classroom this month
Walla Walla County judge sets bail for Craig H. Ramsey, accused of holding two at gunpoint
Bail set at $750,000 for Stephen A. Taylor, accused in Walla Walla double shooting
Walla Walla area law enforcement use K-9 to locate wanted man near Waitsburg
Craig Harmen Ramsey of Walla Walla arrested after allegedly pointing shotgun at two people

Washington Post
House poised to impeach Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’
Secret Service launches massive security operation to protect Biden inauguration
Several senior Republicans join impeachment push
Biden team briefs Congress on emerging stimulus plan, aims for bipartisan deal
Refunds and stimulus payments are still piled up at the IRS, and this year may be just as bad, new report says

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Ban on chokeholds, tear gas among the police reforms debated by Washington lawmakers (Johnson)
Windstorm knocks out power to over 500,000 around Puget Sound
WATCH LIVE: House begins proceedings on 2nd Trump impeachment after Capitol siege
Controversial social media site Parler moves to Sammamish-based web domain
Seattle Fire plans house calls to vaccinate long-term care residents and staff
Sen. Murray of Washington takes hard-line stance on impeachment of Trump following Capitol siege
2020 had the highest number of Seattle homicides in 26 years

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Chaos at the Capitol: House slated to hold Trump impeachment vote today
Calls grow to crack down on unruly airline passengers
Seattle Fire to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to adult family homes
Racist stickers found at elementary school in Tacoma
Youth sports leaders cry foul over encampment at Miller Playfield
Ferry ridership plunges to lowest level since 1975
Paycheck Protection Program accepts new applications
US-Canada border closure extended to Feb. 21

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
WSP investigating multiple threats made against Washington’s State Capitol
Over 500,000 without power as windstorm slams rain-soaked region
Seattle gets green light to distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but it will start small
Amazon seeks to keep conservative app Parler offline
Some restaurants push for Phase 2, indoor dining at 25 percent capacity, others hesitate
$126 million wildfire prevention bill unveiled in Olympia

KNKX FM
Lawmakers urge Inslee to prioritize all school staff for COVID-19 vaccine (Wellman, Santos)
Police and reformers face off over proposal to ban chokeholds, tear gas and military equipment (Johnson, Goodman)
‘Atmospheric river’ brings threat of floods, landslides in Washington
3rd Member Of Congress Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown
House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution Against Trump, Pence Says He Won’t Invoke

KUOW FM
POLICE AND REFORMERS FACE OFF OVER PROPOSAL TO BAN CHOKEHOLDS, TEAR GAS AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT (Johnson)
Time for GOP lawmakers to ‘step up’ no matter the personal cost, says this Republican
Pandemic blog: Covid-19 updates for Washington state
Census Bureau Stops Work On Trump’s Request For Unauthorized Immigrant Count
Seattle Covid vaccine study participants now finding out if they got the real deal
Should The Government Pay People To Get Vaccinated? Some Economists Think So
Trump’s Census Director Is Trying To Rush Out Data On Noncitizens, Watchdog Says
Joint Chiefs Remind U.S. Forces That They Defend The Constitution
Urging Lawmakers To Act, Rep. Torres Recalls ‘Running For My Life’ During Riot
Justice Department Warns It’s Coming For Those Involved In Capitol Violence
Trump Administration Changes Course to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

NW Public Radio
Washington Lands Agency Seeks Big Funding Bill To Combat Increasingly Bigger Fire Seasons
(Springer)
Police, Reformers Face Off Over Proposal To Ban Chokeholds And Military Equipment In Washington (Johnson)
Roots Of U.S. Capitol Insurrectionists Run Through The West And Northwest

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington windstorm knocks out power to hundreds of thousands overnight
Blocked, flooded roads and landslide risks in Western Washington as rain continues to hit the region
Schools, lawmakers call on governor to vaccinate educators sooner (Santos, Wellman)
Seattle police union head won’t resign after attack remarks
Law enforcement says hate crimes target Shoreline Black-owned business
Lakewood Police investigating after reported death threat against 2020 presidential elector
Locals in Olympia have front row view of the ongoing conflict at the Capitol

Web

Crosscut
What it takes to reopen Washington schools in a pandemic
Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns (Jinkins, Hobbs)
Opinion: Uber’s price hike signals a bigger, more expensive fight to come

My Edmonds News
Daily State Legislative Report for Jan. 11, 2021 (Jinkins, Sullivan)
Daily Legislative Report for Jan. 12, 2021 (Fitzgibbon, Ortiz-Self)

MyNorthwest
New texts from state DOH aim to speed up COVID-19 exposure notification
Whatcom County COVID transmission rate highest in Washington state
City of Seattle approved to administer COVID vaccine to residents, workers
Parler moves domain name to Sammamish company after Amazon cancels hosting services
Hundreds of thousands across Puget Sound region wake up without power
Seattle had ‘highest number of murders in 26 years’ in 2020
Part of Employment Security’s Benefits Data Dashboard down indefinitely
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent calls for higher vaccine prioritization for educators
Seattle council: Police union ‘would be wise to relieve itself’ of Mike Solan as president

Slog
Two Arrested at Washington Capitol as Lawmakers Vote to Conduct Session Remotely (Billig)
“Two” SPD Officers Photographed at Capitol Insurrection

West Seattle Blog
WEST SEATTLE WINDSTORM: Big power outages; downed trees and wires

Tuesday, January 12

Here’s what you can and can’t do under Inslee’s COVID-19 ‘Healthy Washington’ plan to reopen the state
As the pandemic continues, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new plan last week called “Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery.” This new plan took effect Jan. 11, and unlike the state’s previous “Safe Start” plan, “Healthy Washington” consists of two phases instead of four, with the state divided into eight regions. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

With More Security And 2 Arrests Outside, Washington Lawmakers Approve Rules For Remote Session
The Washington Legislature approved rules Monday that lawmakers to meet remotely because of the pandemic. The in-person votes in Olympia happened under tight security with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The session opened with a handful of senators allowed on the floor. All socially distanced and wearing masks, they gathered to adopt rules to allow them to legislate remotely going forward. Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Austin Jenkins)

House Democrats move forward with impeachment. What to expect this week
House Democrats introduced an article of impeachment Monday against President Donald Trump after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol last week in a riot that left at least five people dead. The article of impeachment for an “incitement of insurrection” was introduced by Democratic Reps. Ted Liu of California, David Cicilline of Rhode Island and Jamie Raskin of Maryland. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (AP)

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Associated Press
“Atmospheric river” brings threat of floods, landslides
Washington state Legislature convenes under tight security
Study: Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West
State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns
Stocks drift on Wall Street; Treasury yields keep rallying
Asian stocks gain as markets watch for Biden stimulus plan

Aberdeen Daily World
New-look Coastal Caucus lays out priorities to 2021 legislative session (Van De Wege, Tharinger, Chapman)
City of Aberdeen warns of flood risk
Roberts appointed to state Community Economic Revitalization Board
Op-ed: American exceptionalism is a myth. Our Constitution is the only thing keeping us from authoritarianism

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Tight security but few incidents surround opening of 2021 Legislature (Jinkins, Sullivan, Kuderer)
LIVE UPDATES: Two arrested at the Capitol as the Legislature convenes
WA Sen. Patty Murray wants Trump out now and punishment for his senate enablers
House Democrats move forward with impeachment. What to expect this week
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
Whatcom officials watching ‘atmospheric river,’ hoping it’s not a repeat of last year
Concerts, performances could return in the fall ‘if everything goes right,’ Fauci says
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County restaurants receive $84 million in PPP loans; state’s latest count adds nearly 3K cases
Capitol police officer seen taking selfie with rioters is suspended, lawmaker says
Washington Monument shuts down because of ‘credible threats,’ officials say
What could a second impeachment mean for Trump? Here’s why it matters

Columbian
No-barrier COVID-19 testing begins Tuesday at Vancouver site
Remote work debate dominates opening day of Washington legislative session (Stonier, Wylie, Cleveland, Carlyle, Das, Darneille)
Clark County reports 523 new COVID-19 cases, four new deaths since Friday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Session begins with social distancing, heightened security (Jinkins, Liias)
Jayapal tests positive for COVID following Capitol lockdown
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance

The Inlander
Cheney clinic will test new COVID vaccine on up to 300 Inland Northwest volunteers

Olympian
Tight security but few incidents surround opening of 2021 Legislature (Jinkins, Sullivan)
WA Sen. Patty Murray wants Trump out now and punishment for his senate enablers
LIVE UPDATES: Two arrested at the Capitol as the Legislature convenes
Thurston County adds 23 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Pierce County starts week with nearly 300 new COVID-19 cases

Peninsula Daily News
Some Peninsula fitness centers open again
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Olympic Peninsula vaccination clinics to take appointments

Port Townsend Leader
Second COVID-19 death in Jefferson County
COVID-19 case count rises to 253 in Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
US emissions rise the least since second world war during pandemic
The most important thing Biden can learn from the Trump economy
ESD hiring new fraud chief in wake of massive losses from benefit fraud

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Here’s what you can and can’t do under Inslee’s COVID-19 ‘Healthy Washington’ plan to reopen the state
Rep. Pramila Jayapal tests positive for coronavirus after Capitol siege but says she ‘will not rest’
Did Trump finally go too far for his Washington state supporters? The answer, it seems, is ‘No’
Seattle man charged after allegedly punching federal officer ‘repeatedly’ in U.S. Capitol siege
How much will homelessness rise? Grim study shows possible ‘impact of doing nothing,’ researchers say
Washington state Legislature convenes as heavy security stands outside; parties split on public access rules (Nobles, Liias, Billig, Jinkins)
Editorial: Legislature’s remote session must be fully transparent

Skagit Valley Herald
Howson named Skagit County District Court judge
Legislators plan for start of 2021 session (Lovelett, Lekanoff, Paul, Ramel)
Sedro-Woolley Police Department upgrades body cameras

South Seattle Emerald
Opinion: A time Of reckoning for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Breaking: FBI agents may have intentionally lied to stoke unrest in summer protests, BLMSKC alleges
SPD confirms two officers at U.S. Capitol riot, CPC seeks documents, and calls increase for SPOG president to resign

Spokesman Review
Washington Legislature opened Monday with new COVID-19 protocols, heavy security around Capitol (Jinkins, Billig)
Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington
Seattle Rep. Pramila Jayapal tests positive for coronavirus after being locked down with lawmakers who wouldn’t wear masks
North Idaho internet provider blocking Facebook, Twitter upon request over censorship claims

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities lawmakers want to resume in-person meetings. And push to reopen counties
Top DOE official says feds are showing Tri-Cities they can get Hanford clean
New Tri-Cities COVID cases ease over weekend. Rate of new cases still high

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Opinion: Looking Toward 2021 (Nguyen)

Washington Post
He buried his son a week ago. Now Jamie Raskin is helping lead the impeachment charge.

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County commissioners plan legal challenge to latest state COVID reopening plan
South central region far from meeting criteria to move up in new state COVID reopening plan

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Arrests, security, new rules highlight first day of Washington state legislative session (Darneille, Liias, Billig)
Heavy rain could send several Puget Sound rivers to flood stage this week
UW researchers use wastewater to detect COVID-19 and identify neighborhood outbreaks
Rep. Jayapal of Seattle tests positive for COVID-19 after being locked down during US Capitol riot
Gay teacher sues Seattle Pacific University after being denied full-time position
Veterans cheated out of paychecks by Pierce County non-profit will finally be paid back
All regions now in Phase 1 of Inslee’s new ‘Healthy Washington’ plan

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal tests positive for COVID-19
SPD chief: Officers will be fired if investigation shows involvement with violent D.C. protest
Trump to travel to Texas Tuesday as House votes on 25th amendment resolution
Threatening note left at home of Washington elector
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
New legislative session begins under tight security, 2 arrests made
Delivery companies fined $41K for firing pregnant woman who asked to avoid heavy lifting
Seattle man charged with assaulting federal officer during violent protests at U.S. Capitol

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Washington legislature opens 2021 session amid concerns of Capitol security
Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tests positive for COVID-19
Washington Republicans clamor for fence around State Capitol to be taken down (Liias, Billig)
Scarier than combat: DC officers’ chilling account amid fears of repeat Capitol attack
Oregon House Speaker calls on lawmaker to resign for letting protesters into Capitol

KNKX FM
Washington’s new chief justice vows to ‘follow through’ and eradicate bias in the justice system
Legislative session begins under tight security; 2 arrested
Legislature to meet remotely because of pandemic, but not everyone likes the idea

KUOW FM
Roots Of U.S. Capitol Insurrectionists Run Through American West
How Inauguration Day Is Shaping Up: Beefed Up Security, Limited Public Access
2nd Congresswoman Contracts COVID-19, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown
Capitol Police Officers Suspended For Actions During Rioters’ Attack On Capitol
Amid Domestic Terror Fears, Acting Homeland Security Chief Chad Wolf to Step Down
U.S. Puts Cuba Back On List Of State Sponsors of Terrorism
Math Problem: What’s The Best Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccination?
Impeachment Resolution Cites Trump’s ‘Incitement’ Of Capitol Insurrection

NW Public Radio
Tracking Down Antibody Treatment Is A Challenge For COVID-19 Patients In Washington
With More Security And 2 Arrests Outside, Washington Lawmakers Approve Rules For Remote Session (Liias, Billig, Nguyen)
Man Charged With Shooting Portland Federal Courthouse Attended Salem ‘Stop The Steal’ Protest
In Opening Legislative Session, Idaho Governor Calls For Reversing Budget Cuts, More Teacher Pay

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington state Legislature convenes under tight security; 2 arrested (Billig, Nguyen)
Thurston County residents prepare for risk of flooding the next few days
Seattle interim police chief speaks after calling on investigation of two officers seen at U.S. Capitol riots
‘Extremely complicated:’ A look at social media and free speech in light of Capitol chaos

Web

Crosscut
Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns (Lovick)
Opinion: What 2020 taught us about Washington’s partisan divide
Threats against journalists feel more dangerous in 2021

SLOG
The 2021 Legislative Session Is Getting Off to a Weird Start

Seattle P.I.
Estimated cost of West Seattle-Ballard link extension increases by 50%
‘We have reached a crisis point’: Point Roberts has lost 80% of businesses since start of COVID-19
King County residents struggle to meet basic needs during coronavirus pandemic: survey
Seattle tops list of metro areas where homes sold the fastest since start of pandemic

West Seattle Blog
PANDEMIC: Here’s how vaccinations are going at West Seattle care facilities

Monday, January 11

A preview of the 2021 Washington state legislative session
The Washington State Legislature will begin the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11. The legislature operates on a biennium basis: it conducts 105-day full sessions in odd-numbered years (like this year) and 60-day short sessions in even-numbered years. In the odd-numbered years, three budgets are created – the operating budget, the transportation budget and the capital budget; in the even-numbered years, these budgets are modified. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (MathTeacherGuy)

How Washington residents can weigh in during the mostly remote legislative session
When Washington state’s part-time lawmakers kick off the 105-day 2021 legislative session in a mostly remote environment, it’ll be amid a storm of challenges. Some, such as the ongoing pandemic, are unique to the moment. Others — systemic inequity, overwhelming calls for police accountability, climate change — have long existed. All this, while under a shadow cast by recent events that pose unprecedented security risks. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Tony Overman)

Five issues to watch in the Washington Legislature in 2021
With a mostly virtual session due to COVID-19 protocols, increased safety concerns over pro-Trump protests nationwide and a long road toward economic recovery, Washington lawmakers have a lot of work ahead of them when the Legislature convenes on Monday. Continue reading at The Spokesman Review. (Jesse Tinsley)

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Associated Press
14 people might be banned after rowdy D.C.-to-Seattle flight
Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington
Asian shares mostly higher on optimism despite pandemic
Washington Legislature convenes under tight security
Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington
Stocks slip as Wall Street takes a breather after 4-day run
2 Seattle officers placed on leave in probe into Capitol mob
Entire state to remain in Phase 1 under new COVID-19 plan
Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
Republicans block measure calling for quick removal of Trump
Parler squeezed as Trump seeks new online megaphone
US Capitol siege a more sinister attack than first appeared as videos emerge
National Guard in Olympia ahead of Washington’s legislative session
State lawmaker charged after entering Capitol with rioters
State capitols reassess safety after violence at US Capitol

Aberdeen Daily World
Local GOP leaders address Capitol Hill events
Grays Harbor COVID numbers continue to rise, free testing continues
Summit Pacific finalizing Phase 1A vaccines, planning for Phase 1B administration

Auburn Reporter
State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program
Column: Cities have progressive agenda for next legislative session | Roegner

Bainbridge Island Review
Security, budget COVID-19 key issues as state legislators start session

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here’s how Whatcom Democrats want to address Washington racial, environmental disparities (Lekanoff)
‘Not a single dose has gone unused,’ PeaceHealth says of its Whatcom COVID vaccine supply
Whatcom sees 68 new COVID cases Saturday as health department warns of rapidly rising cases
Whatcom sees 121 new COVID cases Friday, as pace at long-term facilities continues to slow
‘Healthy Washington’ numbers show Whatcom businesses must continue restrictions
Security out in force for Sunday protests, opening of session at state Capitol Monday
Inmate at Aberdeen prison dies from COVID-19 complications
Washington Legislature set to meet amid pandemic, unrest
Three housing bills scheduled to get hearings in Washington state Senate this week (Lovelett, Kuderer, Das)
Washington state reports 2,988 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
How Washington residents can weigh in during the mostly remote legislative session
Governor, legislators condemn actions at governor’s mansion, D.C. Capitol
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Friday in Washington state
Washington Gov. Inslee activates National Guard ahead of session opening day
What to expect after receiving a COVID-19-vaccine
Coronavirus weekly-need-to-know: Flu season, lung damage, loss of smell & more
Pfizer vaccine likely works against new, more contagious COVID strains, study finds
CDC’s Redfield warns storming of Capitol was a ‘surge event’ in coronavirus pandemic
New, more contagious COVID strain has spread to at least 8 states, officials say
Unknown COVID-19 mutations may be fueling coronavirus spike, CDC’s Redfield says
DC mayor ‘extremely concerned’ about safety at Biden inauguration after Capitol riot

Bothell Reporter
King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Capital Press
Farm Bureau holds steady despite political shift
Washington sheriff still ready to help trap wolves

Columbian
Clark County lawmakers outline priorities for legislative session (Stonier, Wylie, Carlyle, Mullet)
Only 55 percent of Washington voters say they want to be vaccinated, poll says
In Our View: Woman’s story brings home reality of COVID-19
In Our View: Devising 2-year budget Legislature’s priority
In our View: Cheers & Jeers: Activities good, ‘defiance’ isn’t

The Daily News
Braun sees new bipartisan efforts in 2021 Legislature
Some local officials reluctant to talk about attack on the Capitol
Inmate at Aberdeen prison dies from COVID-19 complications

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session (Jinkins, Ortiz-Self, Berg, Wicks, Robinson, Lovick, Liias)
Cornfield Report: In Olympia today, face-to-face legislating — and protests
How to contact your state lawmakers
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Catholic church pays $2 million to settle local abuse cases
A lot more people will soon be eligible for COVID vaccine
County to forgo half of homelessness survey due to COVID
Eyman’s legal battle with state is nearing an end
President signs bill to boost mapping of landslide hazards
Comment: State, county can’t wait for climate change action
Bloomberg Comment: Three clashing — yet true — views on the Capitol riot
WaPo Comment: Yes, last week’s attempted insurrection is who we are
Editorial: Slow roll on covid vaccination can’t be tolerated
Editorial: Regardless of outcome, president must be impeached

Federal Way Mirror
Column: Let the 2021 political games begin | Livingston

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
As Kitsap’s lawmakers ready for a remote legislative session, here’s how to keep up (Simmons, Rolfes)
St. Michael emergency room plagued by staffing shortage, hospital workers say
Meals on Wheels Kitsap wins Seahawks-themed truck, will help deliver food to seniors
South Kitsap School District reopening campuses Monday
Olympic Sports Center reopens for soccer leagues in violation of governor’s coronavirus order
Seven coronavirus deaths reported this week in Kitsap
South Kitsap School District teachers, staff vote to delay return plan

News Tribune (subscription required)
Lawsuit says landlord sought $11K in move-out costs, rent, fees from low-income tenant
Employer ordered to pay delivery driver fired for requesting pregnancy accommodation
Puyallup encourages outdoor dining downtown during COVID-19 restrictions
Pierce County restaurants received $84 million in PPP. Where did it end up?
Can new book help recreate erased history of Tacoma’s once-thriving Japanese community?
In Tacoma, homicide numbers are up and the solve rate is down
Care facilities and Tacoma hospital join list of COVID-19 outbreaks
Editorial: Washington needs system to investigate cop violence; Tacoma’s Ellis case is Exhibit A

New York Times
Live Updates: House Democrats Introduce Article of Impeachment Against Trump
Inside a Deadly Siege: How a String of Failures Led to a Dark Day at the Capitol
Police Reassess Security for Inauguration and Demonstrations After Capitol Attack
The 51st State? Washington Revisits an Uphill Cause With New Fervor
‘It Was a Joke’: Some Small Businesses Got $1 Relief Loans
U.S. Disaster Costs Doubled in 2020, Reflecting Costs of Climate Change
Capitol Rioters Walked Away. Climate Protesters Saw a Double Standard.

Olympian (subscription required)
Conservative group gathers in Olympia to protest Gov. Inslee’s directives
Here’s how Democrats want to address Washington racial, environmental disparities (Lekanoff)
Thurston County adds 83 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday
Security out in force for Sunday protests, opening of session at state Capitol Monday
Housing land trust looking for family to buy first home in west Olympia
Convicted JBLM war criminal among former troops requesting pardon from President Trump
Thurston County adds record 133 new COVID-19 cases as data keeps entire state in new Phase 1
Washington Gov. Inslee activates National Guard ahead of session opening day
How Washington residents can weigh in during the mostly remote legislative session (Pedersen)
Three housing bills scheduled to get hearings in Washington state Senate this week (Lovelett, Kuderer, Das)
House Democrats move forward with impeachment. What to expect this week

Peninsula Daily News
Nursing facility vaccinates seniors, staff members
Sequim schools may return to hybrid model in late January
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
COVID vaccination clinics in Clallam, Jefferson counties focus on elderly first
COVID-19 death brings Peninsula toll to six
Economy one priority for district lawmakers (Chapman, Tharinger, Van de Wege)

Port Townsend Leader
Nine new cases of COVID-19 found in Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon ‘stands ready’ to help distribute Covid-19 vaccine
Seattle Public Schools seeks higher vaccine priority for staff as in-person class gets set to resume
King County calls on businesses to help with its vaccination rollout
U.S. mortgage executives forecast a $3T year in 2021
SBA just announced when the PPP portal will open. But there’s a catch.
Unemployment claims show continuing pressure on job market
Opinion: What tech learned from Microsoft’s antitrust trial
All-women colleges double down on mission as number, enrollment dwindle
Pressure grows for states to open vaccines to more groups of people
China’s new rules could hit U.S. firms and send a message to Biden
‘It was a joke’: Some small businesses got $1 relief loans

Seattle Weekly
King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts

South Seattle Emerald
A preview of the 2021 washington state legislative session (Mullet, Carlyle, Fitzgibbon, Chopp)
Opinion: Reparations can take many forms. Let’s start by being honest about what we’ve wrought
Weekend long reads: The 25th amendment
King County commits $7 million to increased vaccination efforts, won’t change jail COVID protocols

Spokesman Review
Spin Control: Virtual session should be easier to testify and no harder to track from home
Five issues to watch in the Washington Legislature in 2021 (Jinkins, Goodman, Dhingra)
Inslee activates National Guard for beginning of legislative session next week (Dhingra)
Start of Washington’s legislative session will be secure, but safety protocols still under review (Jinkins, Dhingra)
‘There’s something seriously wrong’: Local law enforcement and experts weigh in on Capitol riot
Black Washingtonians question disparate treatment in images of white extremists storming Capitol
Where does the GOP go from here? McMorris Rodgers, one of just two House Republicans to rethink objection after Capitol siege, embodies a party in disarray
Spokane attorney and former capitol police officer Richard Eymann says it’s ‘unfathomable’ that mob easily pushed past security
A century before COVID-19, a deadly pandemic ravaged Gonzaga. These are the lessons learned
How area colleges are handling campus return plans, COVID-19 testing for spring
Another 257 Spokane County residents test positive for COVID-19
Schweitzer Mountain Resort shuts down twilight skiing after noncompliance with COVID-19 measures

Tri-City Herald
When can Tri-Cities middle and high schools reopen classrooms? Meetings this week
Tri-Cities-Yakima-Walla Walla region ranks worst in WA state’s new COVID reopening plan
New COVID cases jump to 331 on Friday in Tri-Cities area
Editorial: The mob must be stopped. WA lawmakers can’t be intimidated by violent thugs

USA Today
Republican blocks House from bringing up 25th Amendment bill, forcing vote
New coronavirus variants aren’t cause for alarm yet, but mutations could make COVID-19 harder to fight, experts say

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Pandemic reveals child care in the Walla Walla Valley is in crisis
Walla Walla Valley pandemic relief donations top $4.7 million
Pandemic restrictions keep Walla Walla area sports bars quiet as NFL playoffs heat up
Walla Walla area law enforcement use K-9 to locate wanted man near Waitsburg
Craig Harmen Ramsey of Walla Walla arrested after allegedly pointing shotgun at two people
UPDATE: Gerald W. Taylor identified as Walla Walla homicide victim; son Stephen A. Taylor held in Friday shootings
Stephen Allen Taylor arrested in connection with fatal Walla Walla shooting

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County’s new COVID-19 case numbers among worst in state
Former Wapato Police Chief Michael Campos was fired last year ‘for acts of serious misconduct.’ He later reached a $125K settlement with the city
New state ban on plastic bags delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Opinion: WA Notify app another good tool to fight pandemic
Opinion: Plenty to hope for as Legislature convenes

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington legislative session set to start Monday in shadows of pandemic, security breach
National Guard, state troopers to remain at Capitol in Olympia for start of legislative session
Social media bans will not eliminate violent rhetoric online, UW expert says
All regions to start in Phase 1 of Gov. Inslee’s new ‘Healthy Washington’ plan Monday
Seattle’s COVID-19 self-testing kiosks run risk of false negatives, FDA warns
Seattle mayor demands that police union head ‘apologize or resign’ after US Capitol riot comments
Seattle man charged in federal court following US Capitol siege

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
New legislative session to begin under tight security
Seattle man charged with assaulting federal officer during violent protests at U.S. Capitol
Chaos at the Capitol: First lady Melania Trump breaks silence
State lawmakers, activists aim to tackle police reform during new legislative session (Johnson, Pederson)
Seattle residents weigh in on two officers at pro-Trump insurrection
Neighbors raise safety concerns as homeless camp grows at Capitol Hill park
City now using photo enforcement cameras on West Seattle Low Bridge
In Tacoma, homicide numbers are up and the solve rate is down
Calls for SPOG president to resign after his tweet appears to blame BLM for riot at Capitol
Local members of Congress call for investigation of Capitol security failure
King County to spend $7 million to fund teams, sites to administer COVID-19 vaccine
WA DOH: No counties ready to advance to phase 2 of reopening
Black-owned coffee shop targeted by violence but planning to stay
Restaurant Rally sent checks of at least $10,000 to 289 Pierce County restaurants

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘We’re ready to serve’: Counties ready larger vaccine sites when more supplies arrive
Second inmate dies at Aberdeen prison due to COVID-19
Seattle man arrested for assaulting federal officer during siege on U.S. Capitol building

KNKX FM
Push for climate reparations, environmental justice continues this session with HEAL Act (Saldana, Lekanoff)
National Guard activated for start of Washington legislative session
Rep. Strickland wore a hanbok to swearing in. It felt more meaningful than she expected.
King County to open free, high-volume vaccine sites

KUOW FM
SEATTLE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE INVESTIGATING ACTIONS OF OFFICERS IN D.C. DURING CAPITOL BUILDING ATTACK
Longtime Diplomat William Burns Is Biden’s Pick To Lead CIA
Trump Regulator’s Rule Would Force Banks To Lend To Gun-Makers And Oil Drillers
Seattle man among those charged in violent pro-Trump insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Pandemic updates for Seattle and the Northwest
Ex-Capitol Police Chief Says Requests For National Guard Denied 6 Times In Riots
Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty
Coronavirus: Numbers Rising In Nearly Every State; Capitol Siege Put Members At Risk
GOP Sen. Toomey Joins Call For Trump To Resign, As House Impeachment Plans Move Ahead
As Inauguration Nears, Concern Of More Violence Grows
‘Now The World Gets To See The Difference’: BLM Protesters On The Capitol Attack
3 More Charged In Capitol Break-In, Including Men Identified In Viral Images
‘At least’ two Seattle cops in D.C. on Wednesday, police chief says
Trumpism Suffers Untold Damage In Its Collision With The U.S. Capitol
‘Worth every minute.’ Drive-through vaccines kick off in Renton
Pelosi Asks Military To Limit Trump’s Nuclear Authority. Here’s How That System Works
Biden’s Plan To Release More Vaccine Is A Gamble. Is It Worth The Risk?
Pro-Trump groups plan more weekend rallies at Washington state Capitol
‘I Want Him Out’: Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski Of Alaska Calls For Trump To Resign
House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump’s Removal
Biden Picks More National Security Aides While Resignations Gut Trump’s Own NSC
With 12 Days Left, Removing Trump From Office Is Unlikely, If Not Impossible

NW Public Radio
Washington’s 2021 Legislative Session Kicks Off Under The Cloud Of Heightened Security Concerns
Idaho Lawmakers Sue, Say Returning To State Capitol During Pandemic Violates ADA
Where Is It Safe To Reopen Schools? New Research Offers Answers
Several Well-Known Hate Groups Identified At Capitol Insurrection
Sea Otter Reintroduction For More Of The Pacific Coast Gets A Nudge From Congress

Q13 TV (Fox)
State beefs up security in Olympia for the start of the 2021 legislative session
Trump faces ‘incitement of insurrection’ impeachment charge over deadly Capitol riot

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Crosscut
WA Legislature to start 2021 session with heightened security (Jinkins, Dhingra, Johnson)
Opinion: Republicans need to choose: Trump or America
Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias (Senn, Pederson, Goodman, Kuderer, Dhingra, Thai, Johnson)
Opinion: Seattle Children’s Hospital needs community input to address racism

MyNorthwest
COVID updates: WA making progress on vaccines, ‘but it is not enough,’ says Inslee
WSDOT warns drivers to stop parking, sledding along the highways
Aviation analysts react to Boeing criminal fine
Report: Seattle man charged with assaulting federal officer during US Capitol riot
State patrol, National Guard set up extra security in Olympia ahead of legislative session
As lawsuits mount, government looks into removing Electron Dam
2 Seattle police officers in Washington DC during riot placed on leave
Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to be in Olympia at start of 2021 session
Fife Travelodge owner can seek redress through courts, says city
14 passengers banned from future travel on Alaska Airlines after chaos aboard flight
L&I considers modification to indoor dining rules for well-ventilated restaurants
King County to set up high-volume vaccine distribution sites
Ruling on Kshama Sawant recall effort will likely have to wait

Slog
Right-Wing Lawmaker Tells Followers to “Dress Like You’re Going to Church” for Sunday’s Rally in Olympia
The 2021 Legislative Session Kicks Off With Virtual Swearing-In Ceremonies (Jinkins, Berry, Nobles)
King County Beefs Up Vaccine Distribution, Asks Business for Help

Friday, January 8

Who Goes Next? Timeline, New Tiers For COVID Vaccine Laid Out For Washingtonians
People age 70 and older as well as some people living with an elder will be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington. The state Department of Health on Wednesday provided awaited details for whose turn comes when to get the precious and scarce shots. Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Megan Farmer)

T’wina Nobles to be sworn in Friday as Washington’s first Black Senator in 10 years
Washington’s 2021 legislative session begins Monday at the state Capitol in Olympia. Lawmakers will face tough challenges, including how to balance the budget with decreased revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be several lawmakers joining the ranks for the first time, including women of color. Continue reading at KING5 TV.

Lawmakers, protesters prepare for legislative session in Olympia next week
Out-of-control crowds in Washington, D.C., and Olympia are part of the reason one local group is canceling its plans to demonstrate at the state capitol in Olympia every day during the legislative session, which starts Monday. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Ted S. Warren)

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Associated Press
Amid riot fears, state lawmakers plan in-person session (Jinkins)
Inslee calls Trump a ‘cancer,’ demands removal from office
The Latest: Founder of site Trumparoo among dead at Capitol
US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle charge over 737 Max
California virus deaths rocket higher as ICU space tightens
More coronavirus relief on the way for small businesses

Auburn Reporter
Auburn school superintendent optimistic about hybrid learning next fall
Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators
Murray calls for removal of President Trump from office

Bainbridge Island Review
Pilot COVID testing set to start in BISD
WIAA moves fall sports to Feb. 1

Bothell Reporter
Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities

Capital Press
Three states, three sets of priorities

Columbian
Clark County teachers address U.S. Capitol chaos as unfolding history
In Our View: New laws help make Washington more livable

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Boeing to pay $2.5B to settle criminal charge over 737 Max
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: Vaccine misinformation spreading, and it’ll get worse

The Inlander
COVID outbreaks hit Spokane’s homeless shelters over the holidays, but containment efforts appear to be working

Island’s Weekly
COVID-19 stories from the field: Notes from a case and contact investigator

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
After issuing a stop-work order, county will work with Tessio on outdoor seating hut
In messaging shift, Trump acknowledges Biden win and calls for ‘smooth’ transition of power
WIAA opts for fall sports starting in February
Air compressor explosion rattles homes in Bremerton
Coronavirus outbreak at Stafford Health in Bremerton

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce tied to King, Snohomish now when it comes to COVID phases. Is that good or bad?
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District announces plans to bring back all grades
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
Pierce County sees more than 300 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
Restaurant Rally sent checks of at least $10,000 to 289 Pierce County restaurants
Expect to see trains going 79 mph through Tacoma, Lakewood and DuPont soon
Editorial: ‘Get the f*** out’? No way. Washington reporters not cowed by Trump-worshipping thugs
Loss of smell can hint at how severe your COVID infection is, study finds

Olympian (subscription required)
Groups cancel plans to enter closed Capitol building in Olympia when session convenes
Thurston County median home price rises to $400,000 for the first time
Officer warned Army about JBLM colonel’s ‘toxic’ behavior months before police standoff
Wandering sea lion takes a walk on Washington highway and blocks cars, photos show
Trump concedes it’s transition time. Will Nancy Pelosi now move to impeach him twice?
Trump says he’ll join short list of presidents who skipped successor’s inauguration
Trump impeachment vote ‘as early as mid-next-week,’ House Democrat says
McConnell will now lead a fractious GOP minority, but he still wields real power

Peninsula Daily News
After riots, Washington State lawmakers to carry on with in-person session
Ballot accuracy test in Clallam County
Clallam County juvenile inmates on track to get cheaper phone service
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Peninsula confirms 19 more cases by noon Thursday

Port Townsend Leader
Vaccination plan is a successful call to arms
COVID-19 case count climbs to 241 in Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
Region’s tight housing market about to get tighter with surge of buyers expected
Most Americans to use stimulus checks for bills, Doxo finds
PPP loans not the only SBA program that got a boost from $900B stimulus
Boeing agrees to pay $243.6M penalty to settle 737 Max criminal case with Department of Justice
SBA sets a few new rules around its upcoming PPP loan program
SBA readies next round of PPP loans. Here’s who gets to go first.
Opinion: Gov. Inslee, please reopen gyms to keep Washingtonians healthy
Colleges prepare to shed assets, exit space as Covid’s long-term effects take hold

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Cost of building light rail to West Seattle, Ballard is much higher than first estimated
14 passengers may be banned after no-mask, rowdy flight from D.C. to Seattle, Alaska Airlines says
Black Washingtonians question disparate treatment in images of white extremists storming Capitol
Gov. Jay Inslee joins Washington state’s congressional Democrats in calling for Trump’s ouster

Seattle Weekly
Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities

Skagit Valley Herald
Shoreline Master Program update resumed by Skagit County
Skagit County commits to help fund Burlington shelter project
Sedro-Woolley City Council fills vacancy
Mount Vernon considers $10 million loan for fire station improvements
Skagit Valley Hospital not experiencing COVID-19 surge

South Seattle Emerald
What we know about how unhoused people can receive COVID-19 vaccines
Opinion: Reflections on insurrection — a reason to fear

Spokesman Review
Start of Washington’s legislative session will be secure, but safety protocols still under review (Jinkins, Dhingra)
After day of resignations and calls for his ouster, Trump changes tune, promises transfer of power
COVID-19 grades? Pandemic prompts area colleges to implement new grading systems
U.S. unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
Shawn Vestal: A COVID-19 death, turned into both a memorial and a mask campaign

Tri-City Herald
New Tri-Cities COVID cases spike to 266 as testing sites resume normal hours
Tri-Citians protest outside state liquor agency office
Op-Ed: Overcoming challenges and learning valuable lessons at Hanford

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Andrae’s Kitchen moving to former Olive space to become Mercado in downtown Walla Walla
Walla Walla nurse starting her career during the pandemic finds a life raft in her determined team
Common Roots Land Trust, a new Walla Walla Valley nonprofit, makes plans to tackle affordable housing
City of Walla Walla’s Sudbury Landfill to charge $22 for unsecured loads
College Place officers use Craigslist to sting Pasco man in theft case
36 new cases of COVID-19 in Walla Walla County, 50 in Umatilla County

Washington Post
Pelosi says she spoke to nation’s top military leader about ensuring Trump doesn’t launch a nuclear attack
U.S. Capitol police officer dies after engaging rioters
House Democrats move rapidly toward impeaching Trump a second time

Yakima Herald Republic
Covid Q&A: how and when will Washingtonians get vaccinated?
Yakima Health District watching for post-holiday surge; gives update on COVID vaccines

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington state Capitol residence breach ‘disappointed’ Gov. Inslee
T’wina Nobles to be sworn in Friday as Washington’s first Black Senator in 10 years
Washington outlines plans for vaccinating teachers
Former neo-Nazi to KING 5 reporter he targeted: ‘I just want to apologize’
Organizer cancels Olympia protests after Wednesday riot on US Capitol
Amtrak to test trains at Point Defiance Bypass, 3 years after deadly derailment

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Chaos at the Capitol: Trump says he will not attend Biden inauguration
Washington’s Democratic delegation calls for Trump’s removal
Inslee may call up National Guard to protect state Capitol
Teachers over 50 to get vaccine months before other teachers
WSP bolstering security at state Capitol after breach and ahead of more protests
Boeing agrees to pay $2.5B fine to settle federal criminal charges
FDA raising concerns over accuracy of tests at new COVID testing kiosks
Elon Musk surpasses Jeff Bezos as world’s richest person

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Bill filed to allow Washington legislature to move region to next phase of COVID-19 plan (Mullet)
Inslee questions how almost 100 people breached fencing at Governor’s Mansion
Washington state lawmakers prepare for COVID-19 response ahead of new legislative session (Dhingra, Jinkins)
Local activists call out double standard in law enforcement responses to riots
Second Bremerton nursing home hit by COVID-19 outbreak

NW Public Radio
On Far-Right Websites, Plans To Storm Capitol Were Made In Plain Sight
Who Goes Next? Timeline, New Tiers For COVID Vaccine Laid Out For Washingtonians
Analysis: An Unsettling And Potentially Unsafe Idaho Legislative Session Begins Soon
Poll: Only 55% Of Washington Voters Say They Want COVID-19 Vaccine

Q13 TV (Fox)
Tearful recount of Capitol building take over from Washington state congressional leader
Security a concern for Olympia lawmakers after chaos
Boeing charged with conspiracy to defraud U.S., must pay $2.5 billion
UW law professor explains history and usage of the 25th amendment
Inslee calls Trump a ‘cancer,’ demands removal from office after Capitol riots

Web

MyNorthwest
Lawmakers, protesters prepare for legislative session in Olympia next week
Boeing to pay $2.5 billion in settlement with government
UW expert on disinformation warns against ‘next round of conspiracy theories’ after attack on Capitol

Seattle P.I.
Amazon pledges $2 billion for affordable housing in Puget Sound region, other hubs

Slog
SPD Finally Confirms: They Have No Reports of Extortion in the CHOP
How We Could Get Rid of Trump Now

West Seattle Blog
West Seattle-Ballard project will cost a lot more than expected, Sound Transit board told
2 West Seattle Bridge notes

Thursday, January 7

‘Double standard’: Black lawmakers and activists decry police response to attack on US Capitol
“When Black people protest for our lives, we are all too often met by National Guard troops or police equipped with assault rifles, shields, tear gas and battle helmets,” [Black Lives Matter Global Network] said in a statement. “When white people attempt a coup, they are met by an underwhelming number of law enforcement personnel who act powerless to intervene, going so far as to pose for selfies with terrorists, and prevent an escalation of anarchy and violence like we witnessed today.’ Continue reading at USA Today. (Jose Luis Magana)

Police accountability is on the agenda in the upcoming legislative session
House and senate Democrats expect to introduce at least 13 police accountability and reform bills during the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 11. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Pastajosh)

Here are the groups for next phase of COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state
The state Department of Health on Wednesday unveiled the next steps in the statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Phase 1B, the next priority, is broken into four tiers. Health officials said the state still needs to get through Phase 1A before moving on to 1B. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Drew Perine)