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Tuesday, November 17

Tacoma’s Rep. Jinkins reelected state House Speaker, caucuses start to choose leaders
With less than two months to go before the 2021 legislative session begins, Washington state legislators are choosing the core leaders who will guide them through law-making and budget-writing while in the throes of a pandemic. Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives have elected peers to serve in many key leadership positions, and Senate Democrats chose who will fill two big roles. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Ted S. Warren)

What WA’s Muslim communities endured under Trump
It will take time to recover from the effects of the past four years. While the ban remains intact and must be dismantled, there is even more bleeding to be stopped. The Trump administration has used its political, fiscal and cultural power to promote divisions in America and to disenfranchise immigrants, causing lasting harm. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Andres Kudacki)

Recession With a Difference: Women Face Special Burden
For millions of working women, the coronavirus pandemic has delivered a rare and ruinous one-two-three punch. First, the parts of the economy that were smacked hardest and earliest by job losses were ones where women dominate — restaurants, retail businesses and health care. Then a second wave began taking out local and state government jobs, another area where women outnumber men. The third blow has, for many, been the knockout… Continue reading at The New York Times. (Adriana Zehbrauskas)

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Associated Press
Man sues Washington jail over lack of gluten-free food
Officials: 300 attend wedding leading to virus outbreak
State seeks to bar Eyman from controlling political money
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
Attorney general deciding charges in police restraint death
Dow returns to record, S&P 500 adds to its on vaccine hopes
Internal email reveals 65 virus cases among WHO Geneva staff
States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens
Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic
Wall Street taps the brakes following its record-setting run
2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests
What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?
Hate crimes, murders reach highest number in over a decade, FBI data shows
Attorney general deciding charges in death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma

Aberdeen Daily World
Inslee issues new COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants, bars, social gatherings
Restaurant owners nervous about latest shutdown
Storm surge causes minor flooding in Westport marina district
Aberdeen warns of possible flooding Tuesday
Op-ed: Biden’s choice: Reform or recovery?
Op-ed: Democrats need to tell a story that relates to everyone

Bainbridge Island Review
Kitsap surpasses 2,000 total COVID-19 cases since March

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Got questions about voter-approved comprehensive sex ed in Washington? Ask them here.
New coronavirus restrictions lead to mixed reactions among shoppers
After last week’s record surge, Whatcom sees 24 new COVID cases Monday, state reports
Whatcom businesses, residents prepare to adapt to latest pandemic restrictions
Open? Closed? What are Whatcom businesses doing during latest COVID-19 restrictions?
Hate crimes are rising across the nation. Is Whatcom County seeing the same trend?
Here are the COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Monday in Washington state
Potentially devastating winds could cause widespread power outages in parts of Whatcom
Workweek off to a shaky start? You may have felt this small quake near Bellingham
Wanted: 550 volunteers willing and able to fight wildfires in 2021
Gov. Inslee announces new restrictions on dining, shopping and gyms. Here are the details
‘More people may die’ without smooth transfer of power and vaccination plan, Biden says
Spike in COVID-19 cases after Canadian Thanksgiving should serve as warning, experts say
Millions of Americans can’t afford to buy holiday gifts because of COVID-19, they say

Capital Press
How RCEP, the huge new Asia-Pacific trade deal, could impact U.S. ag
Ag groups gear up for climate action with historic alliance
Odessa farmers seek funding for new pipeline
Development league eyes federal funding under Biden administration

Columbian
Melnick: Clark County in midst of COVID-19 ‘explosion’

The Daily News
Schools not affected by new rules, but are preparing for potential change
Cowlitz County COVID activity spikes as the governor announces new rules
LCC’s college navigator pilot program showing ‘some really exciting outcomes’

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Businesses brace for another round of COVID restrictions
Monroe teachers who resist in-person classes could be fired
Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Commentary: Local health districts key to covid vaccinations
State Republicans say they’ve been iced out of decision making
Bloomberg Commentary: Three myths about a president’s executive orders

Federal Way Mirror
Op-ed: The need to concede | Guest column

Island’s Weekly
Taking COVID-19 seriously

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Fishermen rescue woman who jumped from state ferry Chimacum, Coast Guard reports
New COVID closures ‘devastating’ for Kitsap theaters, bowling alleys
How Washington restaurant restrictions impact Kitsap eateries
Port of Silverdale working to secure funding for new waterfront center, docks
New North Kitsap behavioral health unit to respond to mental health, substance abuse calls
Kitsap County surpasses 2,000 mark on COVID-19 cases
Washington grocery stores feel impact of COVID restrictions

News Tribune (subscription required)
COVID hospitalizations up 89 percent for one local health system since start of month
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 131,532 cases
Pierce County starts week with more than 200 new COVID-19 cases as surge continues
Panic shopping is in our DNA. But there’s no need for it to happen now, WA stores say
Here are the COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Monday in Washington state

New York Times
Recession With a Difference: Women Face Special Burden
Biden Wants to Rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Won’t Be Easy
Inside the Chaotic, Cutthroat Gray Market for N95 Masks
New Type of Test May Better Discern Immunity to the Coronavirus
‘More People May Die’ Because of Trump’s Transition Delay, Biden Says
Trump Sought Options for Attacking Iran to Stop Its Growing Nuclear Program
Trump Administration, in Late Push, Moves to Sell Oil Rights in Arctic Refuge
Biden Plans to Move Fast With a ‘Climate Administration.’ Here’s How.

Olympian (subscription required)
Tacoma’s Rep. Jinkins reelected state House Speaker, caucuses start to choose leaders (Jinkins, Chopp, Ortiz-Self, Pettigrew, Sullivan, Stonier, Riccelli, Orwall, Lovick, Billig, Hasegawa)
Trump is said to be preparing to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia
Wanted: 550 volunteers willing and able to fight wildfires in 2021
Thurston County announces 45 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Monday
Tired of the rain? More is on the way as area tallies above-average precipitation

Peninsula Daily News
Economic leader says support needed for businesses
New restrictions in effect today
County cases reach record-high numbers

Puget Sound Business Journal
Warren Buffett pulls back on banks and bets on drugmakers
Covid pushes real estate into the future
Seattle Housing Authority’s longtime executive director to retire

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington state wedding with 300 guests turns into a COVID-19 super-spreader event
After four years of Betsy DeVos, what a Biden presidency will mean for education in Washington
‘I needed to be rescued’: Former Seattle teen soccer star says youth coaching safeguards failed to protect her from sexual abuse
New $2.5M pedestrian, bike trail connection would further link Seattle and Eastside cities
Join Traffic Lab for a live Q&A about repairing or replacing the West Seattle Bridge

Skagit Valley Herald
Businesses forced to adjust in light of new COVID-19 restrictions
Clinics see increased demand for virus testing
Sedro-Woolley looking to fill council seat
North Cascades Highway closes for season

South Seattle Emerald
Opa, Oig Heads Seem to Acknowledge Spd, City Out of Compliance With Consent Decree in Letter to Fed Oversight Officials

Spokesman Review
Spokane ICU nurse: ‘We can control this virus, but it will take everybody’s efforts’
Spokane elected, health leaders react to tightened COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 testing disconnect: Why testing is still not at the levels it could be

Tri-City Herald
300 attended superspreader wedding in Eastern WA. Officials trying to notify guests
No decision this week on when Richland middle and high schools will reopen
Health officials sound alarm over skyrocketing COVID-19 cases
New coronavirus restrictions lead to mixed reactions among shoppers
‘A lot of anxiety.’ New COVID restrictions lead to Tri-Cities pandemic buying — again

USA Today
Foster families worry for health, finances and kids getting lost in the system amid COVID-19
COVID-19 infections are soaring. Lockdowns could be coming. A list of restrictions in your state.

Vancouver Business Journal
Gov. Inslee announces statewide restrictions for four weeks

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
COVID-19 outbreak hits Park Manor
Four more area residents die from COVID-19
Teen cyclist injured in Walla Walla hit-and-run
Burbank library’s free program for youth focuses on life skills
City of Walla Walla plans next two years of infrastructure projects
Local support of sex ed measure flips in latest Walla Walla County election results

Washington Post
Biden names senior staff, will get national security briefing from outside experts
Echoes of a pandemic: Experts fear lessons from the 2009 H1N1 vaccine drive are being ignored
The election was a chance for Facebook and Twitter to show they could control misinformation. Now lawmakers are grilling them on it.

Yakima Herald Republic
COVID-19 closure order hits gyms, Harman Center and more, but 2 Yakima Valley libraries reopen as planned
Yakima, Kittitas County commissioners voice opposition to new state COVID rules
Yakima Valley schools to pause plans for in-person high school
Governor, health officials say new COVID-19 restrictions are based on latest science
Yakima chamber urges people to support small businesses following new COVID restrictions
State Fair Park in Yakima to host drive-thru Holiday Light Fest

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Monroe teachers could be fired for not resuming in-person first grade classes
New COVID-19 restrictions in effect for Washington stores, social gatherings
How bad is it? What data says about Washington’s coronavirus outlook
Over 300 people who attended eastern Washington wedding may have been exposed to COVID-19
Seattle grocery stores may limit some items as new COVID-19 restrictions take effect
Repair or replace the West Seattle bridge? City says it still has time to decide
Restaurant layoffs return in Washington right after second COVID-19 crackdown

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Teachers warned they could be fired for not showing up as concern grows over in-person learning
Two COVID-19 positive airline passengers urge state , CDC to ‘inform everyone’ who flew with them
Vaccine volunteer reacts as early data shows Moderna vaccine is 94.5% effective
COVID-19 survivor defies the odds; shares life changing message
Grocers scrambling to keep up with demand
Restaurants and retailers brace for new COVID-19 restrictions
WA Republican lawmakers want say in COVID-19 recovery

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
New state COVID restrictions based partly on new scientific data
Controversy brewing over return to class mandate for teachers in Monroe
COVID-19 surge in Washington leads to long wait at testing sites
Businesses try to stay creative as restrictions mount on local economy
Some Seattle-area businesses say they won’t comply with state’s new COVID-19 restrictions
Kittitas Co. Commissioners threatening to take legal action against Gov. Inslee
FTC warns Wash. state-based company to cease false COVID prevention claims

KNKX FM
As effort to reform death investigation system begins, KNKX looks outside WA for solutions
Panic buying, businesses to shutter as new Covid restrictions loom. WA GOP urges special session
Washington restaurants say the governor’s indoor dining ban will take a financial toll

KUOW FM
WASHINGTON RESTAURANTS BRACE FOR THOUSANDS OF LAYOFFS WITH BAN ON INDOOR SERVICE
KUOW Daily Digest: Unemployment jumps in Washington state
Pandemic blog: Updates from across the NW
‘Good News For The World’ — Chief Science Adviser Responds To Vaccine News
Sen. Rubio Joins Small Group Of Republican Senators Calling Biden ‘President-Elect’
Restrictions return as COVID-19 spikes
Over 1 Million Children Tested Positive For Coronavirus In The United States
White House Orders Thousands Of U.S. Troops Withdrawn from Afghanistan and Iraq
November 16th | When the parking enforcement ban is its own eviction moratorium
FBI Report: Bias-Motivated Killings At Record High Amid Nationwide Rise In Hate Crime
‘More People May Die’: Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition
Whitmer: ‘Not Going To Be Bullied’ Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions
Trump’s Border Wall Builders Carry On Even Though Projects May Never Be Completed
Stocks Surge After Moderna’s Vaccine News Reinforce Hopes About COVID-19 Fight
Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus

Q13 TV (Fox)
Pandemic panic buying: Shelves again wiped clean of toilet paper
What you need to know: Covid-19 testing

Web

Civic Skunkworks
Washington State’s Untapped Wealth Is the Key to Building a Better Future

Crosscut
Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready
New lockdown ordered as coronavirus cases surge in Washington state
Native history is WA history, and tribes are helping schools teach it
Late Republican ballots thwart Democratic gains in WA Legislature
Seattle has faced calamity before and come out stronger
Seattle could become the next 15-minute city
Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming
Pandemic streets showed the promise of car-free Seattle
Opinion: What WA’s Muslim communities endured under Trump
Opinion: Holiday gatherings devastated Seattle during 1918 flu

MyNorthwest
Western Washington sees high winds, power outages Tuesday
‘There will be lawsuits’: Culp campaign ramps up claims of voter fraud, refusal to concede
Health officer explains reasoning behind newest Washington COVID restrictions
Amber Alert canceled after missing Montana girl found
Seattle council proposes raising car tab fees to address underfunded bridge maintenance
Washingtonians urged to avoid hoarding after weekend brings rash of panic shopping
Seattle nurse: ‘We need to make sacrifices’ amid new lockdown restrictions
COVID-19 updates: 300 Ritzville wedding attendees asked to quarantine

Slog
Whew, at Least the Seattle City Council Passed That COVID-19 Relief Package This Summer

Friday, November 13

Inslee urges Washington residents to forego holiday gatherings
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, on Thursday urged the state’s residents to forego gatherings and holiday travel plans as COVID-19 cases spike across the state, and the governor said further measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus will be announced in the coming days. The state set a record for new coronavirus cases on Saturday, with 1,777 new cases announced. As of this week, more than 123,000 confirmed cases have been confirmed statewide and there have been 2,507 deaths. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

20 Washington state farms fined for not protecting workers from COVID
Three Mid-Columbia farms are among those receiving the largest fines in the state from the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries for serious violations of agriculture regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More than 20 farms have been cited by L&I for inadequate COVID precautions. Continue reading at TheTri-City Herald. (Elaine Thompson)

Washington state leads nation in new jobless claims — a seasonal fluke or ‘a red flag’?
Washington led the nation in new unemployment claims last week, and while that may be just a seasonal fluke, economists say the state could be headed for another wave of pandemic-related job losses. “I suspect we are seeing the beginnings of a second major wave of layoffs to rival what we saw in March and April, and driven by a spike in COVID cases that looks much worse than what we saw then,” said Jacob Vigdor, an economist at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Elaine Thompson)

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Associated Press
Inslee urges Washington residents to forego holiday gatherings
US stocks open higher, are headed for another weekly gain
Asian shares drop amid worries over spreading COVID-19 cases
States ramp up for biggest vaccination effort in US history
Virus surge breaking infection records across the US
Military voters fear they’re part of unsupported fraud claim

Bainbridge Island Review
WIAA lays out process for commencing a sports season
County Commissioners approve mental health tax funding recommendations
Bainbridge council passes ‘historic’ Climate Action Plan

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom farmers ask partnerships, not courts, be allowed to resolve Nooksack water issues
Whatcom surges with 39 COVID-19 cases and a death, as demand for testing increases
Inslees implore Washington residents to rethink holiday plans due to COVID-19 surge
Court upholds $18 million penalty for Grocery Manufacturers Association
Gov. Inslee and his wife implore Washingtonians to avoid extended family gatherings this Thanksgiving
Gathering for Thanksgiving? See COVID-19 risk levels in your county with this map
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Indoor spread, valved masks, holiday shopping & more
Limiting indoor capacity to 20% can greatly reduce COVID-19 infections, study says
People are using fake COVID-19 test results to bypass pandemic travel restrictions
Fauci doesn’t think COVID-19 will be eradicated but ‘help is on the way’ with vaccine
Watch how air escapes masks with valves. Experts warn they do not slow COVID-19 spread

Capital Press
La Nina getting cooler, could be a strong one
Grizzlies star in hearing over Washington forest project
WSDA hopes to find another hornet nest before winter
Washington court upholds record $18 million fine against food industry
Milne Fruit Products expands with purchase
Potato exports show signs of recovery
Ag, utility groups ask NW governors for holistic approach to salmon recovery
Development league plans to turn up the volume

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Inslee: As Thanksgiving nears, ‘further restrictions’ coming
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Southbound I-5 at Mountlake Terrace to close for rail work
WaPo Comment: How to cover a coup; or whatever Trump’s attempting
Bloomberg Comment: Trump’s refusal to concede is legal; and damaging
Editorial: Baseless vote fraud allegations insult democracy

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

Island’s Weekly
COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
California issues virus advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel
Man admits to ‘playing’ with shotgun and accidentally shooting man
Silver City Brewery expanding distribution to three new states
Kitsap’s emergency homeless shelters provide life-saving protection. The pandemic has made that more challenging this winter

News Tribune (subscription required)
Already swamped with calls, Tacoma Fire faces cuts to engine service levels next year
Editorial: Tacoma front-line hospital workers shouldn’t have to fight for fair pay during COVID
More than 200 new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday in Pierce County

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Virus Cases Reach New Highs in U.S., Prompting Talk of More Lockdowns
In Rural ‘Dead Zones,’ School Comes on a Flash Drive
Small Cracks Emerge in G.O.P. Support for Trump’s Baseless Fraud Claims

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County parents plead, sometimes tearfully, for a return to school
Court upholds $18 million penalty for Grocery Manufacturers Association
Wait times now 4-5 hours at this Thurston drive-thru test site as COVID-19 surges
20 Washington state farms fined for not protecting workers from COVID
Here are the COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Thursday for Washington state
Bremerton-based construction company fined $92,000 for unsafe working conditions
Inslees implore Washington residents to rethink holiday plans due to COVID-19 surge
Thurston County COVID-19 cases soar again, rise by 51 on Thursday to 2,281
Here are the COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Thursday for Washington state
State Farm work-from-home status makes exit from DuPont permanent
Lacey City Council hears update on homeless encampments along I-5 corridor near city
Trump has ten days to make his legal case: ‘Forces of inertia are on Biden’s side’

Peninsula Daily News
COVID-19 cases continue to rise on the Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
With Covid surging again, Inslee hints new restrictions are on the way
Snohomish County small businesses get holiday help with free Covid-19 PPE
How Pfizer plans to distribute its vaccine (it’s complicated)
Feds will partner with pharmacy chains to distribute future Covid-19 vaccines
Economic risks are high as chances for quick stimulus narrow
Silicon Valley enters uncharted waters when it comes to supporting the home office
Reporter’s notebook: AI, robotics will reshape workforce faster than we anticipated
Opinion: If Seattleites want better government, leading by example is the first step

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What is being done and what can be done to head off another COVID-19 surge in Washington state
Washington state leads nation in new jobless claims — a seasonal fluke or ‘a red flag’?
‘We have to rethink these holidays’: As Washington coronavirus cases surge, Inslee urges cancellation of gatherings
Gates Foundation adds $70 million for COVID-19 vaccines in poor countries

Skagit Valley Herald
Anacortes fire chief departs
Former state legislator Quall dies
Travel reduced on Marblemount Bridge

South Seattle Emerald
Was a Robbery in Federal Way the First Hate Crime of the 2020 Election Season?
City Grant Will Boost Development of Affordable Commercial Space in Planned Africatown Plaza Project

Spokesman Review
Inslee urges Washingtonians to ‘rethink’ holiday plans as state examines ways to stop COVID-19 spread
Responding to criticism from Woodward, Spokane health district explains COVID procedures
Interim county health officer Dr. Francisco Velázquez says data will lead response efforts
COVID-19 spread expected in Spokane shelters; officials working to mitigate it
FBI and Spokane police to investigate Zoom-bombing of Gonzaga Black Student Union meeting
Lincoln County labor dispute will be appealed to Washington Supreme Court; what does that mean for Spokane?

Tri-City Herald
20 Washington state farms fined for not protecting workers from COVID
Record COVID testing expected in Pasco as cases surge, another death reported
‘Not being served.’ Food banks worry about feeding hungry Tri-Citians if fed help ends
What are the chances someone at your Tri-Cities Thanksgiving table will have COVID?
Worried about going to college? $43M will help students in Tri-Cities region

USA Today
‘Abuse of the rule of law’: 1,000 ex-judges, legal experts slam Trump’s false claims of voter fraud
COVID-19 infections are soaring. Lockdowns could be coming. A list of restrictions in your state.
‘Past a point of no return’: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero still won’t stop global warming, study says

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Saving Weasel: Walla Walla animal control officer comes to rescue while on vacation in Gig Harbor
Winter survival: Local experts say adaptation will be key for businesses in the Walla Walla Valley
Free flu shot clinic slated for Weston
Bail set for Walla Walla man charged with child molestation

Washington Post
More than 130 Secret Service officers are said to be infected with coronavirus or quarantining in wake of Trump’s campaign travel
Why experts urge caution in using covid risk and tracking tools
Trump’s legacy will be defined largely by his attempt to look away from the coronavirus pandemic
Cheating-detection companies made millions during the pandemic. Now students are fighting back.
Trump’s attacks on election outcome prolong tech’s emergency measures
GOP leaders’ embrace of Trump’s refusal to concede fits pattern of rising authoritarianism, data shows

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County reports 74 new coronavirus cases Wednesday and Thursday
What an Ellensburg High class learned from virtual school – and making up for lost time
Opinion: Odds, ends and insights: Looking back at general election

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Inslee urges Washingtonians to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings amid spike in COVID cases
Expect long lines at COVID-19 testing sites in Washington ahead of the holidays
Rural Washington hospitals prepare for surge in COVID-19 patients as holidays approach
Washington medical groups raise alarm over hospital capacity as COVID on the rise
UW expert predicts COVID-19 deaths could surpass Spanish Flu deaths

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘We need to rethink these holidays.’ Inslee addresses state as coronavirus cases spike
As COVID-19 cases surge, Washington has 31M N95 masks in storage
Businesses brace for more COVID restrictions as WA says measures are ‘under consideration’
Report shows Seattle-area has 5th biggest drop in rent prices since start of pandemic
UW releases latest COVID-19 model for US

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Washington asks all incoming travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days
Gov. Jay Inslee and wife Trudi urge virtual holiday celebrations this year
Fauci opposes nationwide lockdown: ‘We can turn this around’
‘I’m just trying to stay alive:’ Inside Seattle’s underground economy
Wide-ranging reaction to Inslee’s call to clamp down on Thanksgiving
‘I’m just trying to stay alive:’ Inside Seattle’s underground economy
20 Wash. state farms fined for not protecting workers from COVID-19

KUOW FM
Updates: Covid-19 pandemic in the Northwest
Pandemic’s Deadly Toll Behind Bars Spurs Calls For Change In U.S. Jails And Prisons
Ask KUOW: How are state pandemic guidelines being enforced?
Despite ACA Coverage Gains, Millions Still Suffer ‘Catastrophic’ Health Care Costs

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee urges public to forego holiday gatherings
Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields
2020 election was ‘most secure in American history,’ according to CISA committees

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Crosscut
Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready
A Skagit Valley attack brings WA hate crime laws into question

MyNorthwest
Hotel industry impacted as Americans opt not to travel for the holidays
Gov. Inslee pleads with Washingtonians to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving, holidays
King County investigating possible measles exposure at SeaTac Airport
Rumors continue to swirl over Jay Inslee being asked to join Biden administration

Slog
ICYMI: Inslee Says He’s Not Leaving Washington for the Other Washington
The Race to Boot a Moderate Dem on the Eastside Ain’t Over Yet
City Hall Won’t Be a Homeless Shelter Anymore
Cancel Your Fucking Holiday Plans
Seattle City Council Redirects 70% of Durkan’s $100 Million Community Investment

West Seattle Blog
WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE: After worksite visit, mayor plans ‘town hall’ next Monday; Community Task Force meeting change

Monday, November 9

How the WA Legislature plans to go remote during COVID-19
COVID-19 has created plenty of difficulties in the year 2020. When it comes to helping citizens navigate the arcane world of Washington’s Legislature, however, the pandemic actually is making it easier. The state House and Senate have been on hiatus since March, when they adjourned for the year, just as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold. Continue reading at Crosscut.

Biden supporters celebrate in downtown Yakima, point to importance of Latino, Native voters
The first part of the rally Sunday in downtown Yakima was a dance party. Blue balloons flew around the ground of Millennium Plaza. A soundtrack of disco hits blared from a speaker as participants bobbed their heads, danced and roller-skated. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Evan Abell)

Another single-day high reported in Washington state as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
The Washington State Department of Health on Friday reported 1,691 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths. The mark is the highest single-day total since the pandemic began, surpassing the previous high of 1,469, which was set just two days prior, on Wednesday this week. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

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Associated Press
Washington seeks a spike in new cases of coronavirus
Daily coronavirus case counts jump in Washington
Washington Legislature to mix in-person, virtual work
Washington Supreme Court: Farmworkers to get overtime pay
Stocks burst higher, S&P 500 at record on vaccine hopes
The Latest: Biden pleads ‘wear a mask’ to fight virus threat
Washington sets daily record in new cases of coronavirus
EU puts tariffs on US over illegal Boeing aid
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 90% effective

Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor COVID-19 udpate: Two more deaths, 25 new cases reported Friday
Friday vote update: McEntire continues to best Blake, Pine extends lead over Ross in Friday’s ballot count
Nov. 13-19 razor clam digs cancelled due to marine toxins
Op-ed: War veteran: Principles belong to people, not political parties

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington state reports 1,320 new COVID-19 cases
Demand for this program increased sharply as coronavirus kept Whatcom seniors at home
After nine months with COVID-19, these mask rules are still in effect for Whatcom County
Whatcom sees two new COVID-19 cases Sunday; state warns about fall surge
Whatcom sees 12 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, a 68% increase over the last 7 days
Whatcom sees 12 new COVID-19 cases Friday; Humane Society closed for cleaning after illness
Washington State Senate to mix in-person and virtual work during 2021 session
Whatcom sees 15 new COVID-19 cases Thursday; number of workplace outbreaks low
Whatcom sees sees biggest jump in nearly a month with 18 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
Washington state reports 1,770 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, another single-day high
Another single-day high reported in Washington state as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
State health officials share studies providing guidance on resuming in-person school
Washington state reports 1,070 new cases on Thursday
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective. What are the next steps?
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 117,331 cases
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Home spread, antibodies, pregnancy risks & more
Cough droplet spread could impact children, short adults more, study says. Here’s why
Where’s the toilet paper? Some stores limit purchases as COVID-19 cases spike
Coronavirus updates: Health officials play huge role in deciding whether to reopen schools

Capital Press
WSDA: Fertilizer registration, inspection fees must grow
Economist: COVID-19 impacts may last through spring of 2022
Washington high court alters state’s agriculture industry
Cool, wet winter in store for Pacific Northwest, forecaster says

Columbian
Cheers & Jeers: Voter turnout impressive

The Daily News
CDC Report: Officials Knew Coronavirus Test Was Flawed But Released It Anyway

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Everett bus service faces cuts on Sundays, holidays, routes
Black activists, sheriff partner to spur talks on race
They voted for Biden and Culp, and they’re not alone
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Snohomish County sets another single-day COVID case record
Monroe teachers urge district to pause further reopening
Editorial: Electoral College interferes in votes of Americans
WaPo Comment: Even without Senate, there’s much Biden can get done
Bloomberg Comment: There’s now a brief window to pass covid relief

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Police body cameras: Bremerton would join four smaller agencies with cameras if proposal is adopted
Salmon run starting later than usual, but here’s where you can see them
What does Clallam County know? Voters just chose a winner for the tenth straight election
‘Time to heal in America’: President-elect Joe Biden, VP-elect Kamala Harris talk of unity
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate shown to be 90% effective in early findings
‘Crushed’: Last-minute ‘pause’ on return to school in Kitsap prompts a range of emotions
SKSD board must decide this month whether to put levy before voters in February

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County reports 135 new COVID-19 cases
A big freaking deal. 2 Black women’s 2020 campaigns got traction in the South Sound
Tacoma university students concerned about plan to resume in-person learning in spring
Puyallup-area voters elect a new, yet familiar face to state Senate seat
There have been 7 COVID-19 outbreaks at Pierce County schools, according to new data
Editorial: Yes, Pierce County elected a new sheriff. Next we need to vote on the whole system

New York Times
President-Elect Joe Biden’s Transition: Live Updates as Biden Dives Into Planning
Pfizer’s Early Data Shows Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
The End of ‘America First’: How Biden Says He Will Re-engage With the World

Olympian (subscription required)
What are microhouses? City of Olympia plans to swap tents for DIY structures
Washington state reports 1,320 new COVID-19 cases
About 6,000 without power, including in Thurston, after wind gusts blow through area
Thurston County ends week with 189 COVID-19 cases, a new weekly high
I-976 supporters ask Supreme Court for reconsideration of $30 car tabs decision
Gary Edwards pulls ahead of Michael Steadman in Thurston County commissioner race
Lacey gives city manager Scott Spence a 14 percent raise
In Olympia, Saturday’s election news brought cheers and tears of joy and relief
State health officials share studies providing guidance on resuming in-person school

Peninsula Daily News
Broadband team to look at online speeds
Jefferson County greenhouse gas emissions down
Jefferson sees new cases with positives out of county
Eight new cases in Clallam; one in Jefferson

Port Townsend Leader
What’s the climate change outlook in Jefferson County? | Guest Viewpoint

Puget Sound Business Journal
College endowment disclosures highlight growing divide between wealthiest schools and the rest of higher ed
Study: Most Seattle voters lack trust in City Council’s handling of public safety
In a divided Washington, Biden could still exert economic power
Big US tech stocks emerge as election winners

Seattle Times (subscription required)
How the coronavirus upended South King County youth — and what they say they need
Alaska Airlines CEO Tilden will step down; company names his successor
Roll up your sleeve to fight COVID-19: 3 new vaccine trials will start soon in the Seattle area
Is the Seattle Police Department understaffed? Here’s what the data shows.

Skagit Valley Herald
COVID cases continue to rise in Skagit County
La Conner program a boost for businesses
Skagit watershed a priority in state forest plan

South Seattle Emerald
City announces $4 million available in another round of small business relief grants
Washington state faces a shortage of Latinx doctors unless systemic changes are made
As Covid-19 Cases Skyrocket in South King County, Phskc Plans to Unveil New Financial Relief Program
Op-Ed: Biden and Harris Have Won, but the Struggle for Justice, Equity, and Change Still a Huge Climb
Weekend Reads: How Will Puget Sound Grow?

Spokesman Review
What a Biden presidency might mean for Spokane and the Inland Northwest
Northwest lawmakers, Washington secretary of state react to Trump’s cheating claims as Biden closes in on victory
King County voters approve changes to police death inquests
Referendum 90 passed: What’s next for school districts and its opponents?
Spin Control: Washington’s 2021 Legislative session will be virtually unrecognizable (Billig, Jinkins, Liias)
A dam blocking 348 miles of salmon streams hasn’t generated electricity since 1958, but who will take it down?
Moving forward: Spokane County health board acknowledges work ahead of them after dismissing health officer
Getting There: Daily passenger rail service ends in Spokane; can it come back?

Tri-City Herald
Is it safe to reopen all Tri-Cities schools during the pandemic? Officials left unsure
Will wind farms raise power prices and increase blackouts? Benton PUD thinks so
Tri-Cities COVID cases continue week-over-week increases. Deaths at 191
90+ Tri-Cities students and school workers test COVID positive in 2 months

USA Today
Coronavirus updates: US nears 10M COVID-19 cases; Pfizer vaccine 90% effective; states impose new restrictions
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine candidate shown to be 90% effective in early findings

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Cruise of honor: A Walla Walla veteran leads the way in his restored vintage Jeep
Walla Walla schools’ move to ‘Red Stage’ means special needs children will learn from home
Walla Walla County records another COVID death; hospital to tighten visitor rules
Winter soon to join COVID-19 in challenge to Walla Walla restaurants
Columbia County comprehensive plans win award
Multi-family housing builds strong communities
Walla Walla doctor has license suspended indefinitely

Washington Post
President-elect Biden announces coronavirus task force made up of physicians and health experts
Here are the GOP and Trump campaign’s allegations of election irregularities. So far, none has been proved.
Dow spikes nearly 1,600 points as vaccine news, Biden victory rev up markets
Twitter and Facebook warning labels aren’t enough to save democracy
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is more than 90 percent effective in first analysis, company reports

Yakima Herald Republic
Agricultural labor efforts that started during pandemic are still going in the Yakima Valley
Central Washington agriculture faces new hurdles with COVID-19
2020 Veterans Day events planned in the Yakima Valley
Pandemic brings challenges for mobile food vendors
Biden supporters celebrate in downtown Yakima, point to importance of Latino, Native voters
H-2A workers make up majority of recent agricultural industry cases in Yakima County

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington health experts hope for more personal accountability to slow COVID-19 spike
Washington electors don’t want to repeat ‘mistakes’ of 2016 election
Biden-Harris transition team announce COVID-19 advisory board
Washington officials, beekeepers hope hive traps help against Asian giant hornet threat
Gonzaga investigates ‘hate crime’ during Black Student Union zoom meeting
Bremerton woman’s unique journey from prison to being elected to state legislature (Simmons)

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Biden unveils coronavirus task force
Pfizer says early analysis shows COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective in trial
Medical community pinning hopes on new coronavirus strategy
As COVID-19 cases spike, so do concerns over hospital capacity

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Crack in ferry car deck knocks Bremerton run down to one boat
Report: Clallam County now tops in nation at picking presidents

KNKX FM
Duchin: Officials face ‘challenge’ of breaking through with public health messaging
Federal judge rules FDA violated environmental laws with approval of genetically engineered salmon
Parents criticize State Board of Education for its rules on instructional hours
Hospitals in Washington state say they are prepared for a third surge of COVID-19

KUOW FM
Stocks Surge To Record Highs On Vaccine Hopes: Dow Soars 1,300 Points
Updates: Covid-19 pandemic in the Northwest
Biden Names 13 Health Experts To COVID-19 Transition Advisory Board
Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
COVID-19 Cases Top 50 Million Globally, U.S. Nears 10 Million
President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here’s What’s In It
U.S. Sets Another Single-Day Record For Coronavirus Cases
Federal Supply Deal For COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Lacks Some Customary Protections
U.S. Shattered Records For New Coronavirus Cases This Week As Hospitalizations Climb
Unemployment Drops, But Pandemic Surge Clouds Hopes For Recovery
Schools can prevent most Covid outbreaks without routine testing, study finds
First COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Go To Health Workers, Say CDC Advisers

Q13 TV (Fox)
Puget Sound women of color reflect on America’s changing face of politics
Loren Culp says he will not concede in race for governor
Secretary of State Kim Wyman addresses Trump’s claims about ‘illegal ballots’

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: Mayor Durkan, don’t break your $30M affordable housing promise
Opinion: Joe Biden has the White House. Now what?
Seattle seeks state’s help to reduce power of police unions (Nguyen, Entenman, Goodman)

MyNorthwest
Only one ferry to sail Seattle-Bremerton route this week
SDOT lays out final list of options to repair or replace West Seattle Bridge
COVID-19 updates: Pfizer announces significant progress in vaccine trials
Local politicians react to Biden, Harris presidential win
Seattle, Washington, celebrates Biden’s win
Yakima landlord suing governor says he faces foreclosure if eviction moratorium doesn’t end
Seattle Mayor proposes trash cleanup plan for city streets, parks

Slog
BIDEN WINS, Here’s Who He Should Thank for the Victory
The U.S. Finally Assembles a Team of COVID Avengers
Ballot Update: The Rightward Shift Continues as Statehouse Dems Hope to Break Even

Friday, November 6

Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania
Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday as he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania. Those put Biden in a stronger position to capture the 270 Electoral College votes needed to take the White House. The winner will lead a country facing a historic set of challenges, including a surging pandemic and deep political polarization. Continue reading at The Olympian. (CAROLYN KASTER, AP)

Washington Supreme Court rules dairy workers must get overtime
A deeply divided Washington Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 5-4 in favor of farm laborers, saying dairy workers in the state should have received overtime pay as part of the Washington Minimum Wage Act. While the decision came from a case brought by dairy workers, it appears the ruling will require all farmers to pay overtime. However, it’s not yet known whether those farmers will have to pay overtime retroactive to the suit’s filing , said Jay Gordon, policy director for the Washington State Dairy Federation. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)

Washington State Senate to mix in-person and virtual work during 2021 session
Many of the Washington State Senate’s operations will be virtual when it convenes in January, according to its COVID-19 plan for the 2021 legislative session. Committee meetings and public testimony will be virtual, legislative buildings will be closed to the public, and some votes on the floor will be cast through a video system, according to the plan the Facilities and Operations Committee passed 4-3 Thursday. Continue reading at The Olympian. (ELAINE THOMPSON, AP)

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Associated Press
Washington Legislature to mix in-person, virtual work
Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania
Cal-Washington game canceled after positive coronavirus test
Steven González will be next chief justice of Supreme Court
Secretary of State Kim Wyman wins 3rd term in Washington
Unemployment drops to 6.9% and US adds a solid 638,000 jobs
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages
2 Washington state troopers injured in crash scene response
Trump hits election integrity with unsupported complaints
Washington Supreme Court: Farmworkers to get overtime pay

Bainbridge Island Review
Kilmer predicts COVID funding coming soon
Shock and awe: Even muscle vehicles going electric
Health District confirms 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Kitsap

Capital Press
Study finds salmon survival rates same with, without dams

Columbian
In Our View: Local races make biggest impact on daily life (Harris)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Snohomish County sets another single-day COVID case record
What to know about cold, flu and COVID season
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
2020 general election results for Snohomish County and state
Muhlstein: ‘Here Lies a Suffragist’: Election Day thanks to the pioneers
WaPo Comment: Voting shouldn’t be this hard for this many
Bloomberg Comment: Biden may win, but it could be a hollow victory

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way’s people of color seek a voice at the table
PAEC voting center sees nearly 800 voters on Election Day
Roegner: Federal Way’s work on race relations continues

Island’s Weekly
Hospice of the Northwest in talks to sell to private equity firm

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID-19 cases surge as pandemic’s fall wave hits Kitsap
Cracked steel on Bainbridge-bound ferry means one-boat service for Bremerton
18-year-old in 1989 Kitsap murder, now 50, granted forgiveness and early release
Family, owners of Scandies Rose crab boat that capsized reach $9 million settlement

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma immigrants reflect as presidential votes tallied: Are they welcome in America?
Tiny houses arrive for new homeless village in Tacoma. Residents to move in soon
Dick’s Drive-in COVID closures show how King County treats workplaces differently than Pierce
Military absentee ballots still arriving in pivotal North Carolina, Pennsylvania

North American Post
$100M for Seattle Minority Equity

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state reports 1,070 new cases on Thursday
27 more cases of COVID-19 give Thurston County 111 cases this week; total tops 2,000
Thurston home sales soar, median price climbs higher in October
Washington State Senate to mix in-person and virtual work during 2021 session
‘From the Big House to the State House:’ Former prisoner elected to seat in Washington

Peninsula Daily News
CARES Act funding combined into pool
Clallam confirms 3 new COVID-19 cases; Jefferson confirms one new

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle restaurateurs brace for more hardships during long, cold winter
Fed holds rates steady and signals continued wariness
UW football opener canceled after Cal player tests positive for Covid-19
Federal judge orders release of detailed information about PPP loans

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Study hints that lack of COVID-19 testing shouldn’t deter Washington schools from bringing kids back in-person

Skagit Valley Herald
Schools pull back on in-person learning

South Seattle Emerald
OPINION: SEATTLE COLLEGES IN CRISIS, BUT HARMFUL BUDGET CUTS NOT THE ANSWER
PERSON WITH NO REPORTED HISTORY OF SEIZURES SAID TO BE ON VENTILATOR, FOLLOWING ALLEGED SEIZURE UPON ARREST
AS SEATTLEITES RALLY TO SUPPORT BALLOT COUNTING AND RACIAL JUSTICE, ONE PROTESTER IN SERIOUS CONDITION

Spokesman Review
Health Board fires Dr. Bob Lutz (Billig, Riccelli)
Washington Supreme Court rules dairy workers must get overtime
Study: Risk of getting COVID-19 in school can be greatly reduced
Opinion: Spokane Regional Health District effort to drive out Lutz undermines its mission

Tri-City Herald
90 Tri-Cities students and school workers test COVID positive in 2 months
Petition calls for ousting Tri-Cities health officer, claiming she has too much power
Rise in COVID case rates worse in Benton County. Another death reported

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
COVID-19 cases hit island workplaces

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
COVID-19 outbreak hits Walla Walla County Jail
Milton-Freewater schools pause limited in-person instruction
Area SWAT training to include ’emotional intelligence’
Farmers market makes its move indoors for the season

Washington Post
Biden takes lead in count in Pennsylvania and Georgia, where recount is expected
Philadelphia police detain two after tip about armed group at ballot-counting site
Coronavirus updates: U.S. tops 116,000 cases, another record, as health officials worry people are ‘giving up’
Economy added 638,000 jobs in October as growth slows
Denmark to kill 15 million minks after coronavirus mutation spreads to humans

Uber says it wants to bring laws like Prop 22 to other states

Whidbey News-Times
WIAA revises guidelines for high school athletics

Yakima Herald Republic
Washington Supreme Court says state dairy workers entitled to overtime pay
Health officials concerned by uptick in COVID hospitalizations, positive test rates in Yakima Co.
Selah council to consider merging city attorney, HR jobs
Yakima County ballot returns expected to stay around 72%, but not because of low voter turnout

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Biden takes the lead over Trump in Pennsylvania, Georgia; Trump attacks process
‘We’re going the wrong way fast’: Experts concerned by COVID spike in Washington
Wyman reelected as Washington Secretary of State, only Republican in statewide office on west coast
Washington schools could limit COVID testing with countermeasures, report finds
‘Easy peasy’: Sammamish 8-year-old tracks Electoral College votes from her living room
Voters approve changes to King County inquests of deaths by police
Record number of women elected to Congress

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle protester hospitalized after arrest; police release bodycam video
2 arrested during Thursday night protests in Seattle
Parents of special ed students say remote learning isn’t working, ask for help

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania
Anxiety among local voters rises as Trump challenges ballot count
Remaining paths to the presidency for Biden, Trump
Washington Legislature to mix in-person, virtual work (Jinkins)
COVID-19 cases soar in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties but death rate hasn’t
Use of LRAD speaker by Seattle police for crowd control spurs questions, concern
Secretary of State Kim Wyman wins third term in Washington
Washington Supreme Court: Farmworkers to get overtime pay
Steven González will be next chief justice of Supreme Court

Q13 TV (Fox)
2020 Election Results for Washington State and US President
Study: Hybrid learning in classroom is not much riskier than remote learning
Oregon moves to decriminalize drugs, Washington legislature may follow suit

Web

Crosscut
How the WA Legislature plans to go remote during COVID-19 (Jinkins, Billig)
What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests

MyNorthwest
Tim Eyman calls on Washington Supreme Court to reconsider car tabs decision
Nationwide phone scam sends texts about fake COVID-19 stimulus payment
IDM report outlines measures schools could take to reopen
Former WA Attorney General: If election comes down to one lawsuit, it’ll be Pennsylvania

Slog
Protester in Critical Condition After an Arrest Outside the East Precinct
Seattle Lives in a Bubble, but What’s Wrong With That?

Thursday, November 5

Washington state reports highest ever single-day total of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The Washington State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 1,469 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 16 new deaths. The mark is the highest single-day total since the pandemic began, surpassing the previous high of 1,056 on July 6. Continue reading at The Olympian.

What it’s like to teach — and learn — remotely through the 2020 presidential election
Four years ago, when Donald Trump was elected, teachers in Washington and across the country were first responders to students’ concerns and fears, as well as their elation — moderating real-time political debates that could suddenly become charged with racism and xenophobia. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Steve Ringman)

Ballots still being counted
A tumultuous election night yielded no definitive result between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, with both candidates locked in razor-thin races in a slate of battleground states that were expected to continue tallying votes, perhaps for days. Contests in North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvaniawere all uncalled as of presstime Wednesday, with officials scrambling to count both ballots cast Nov. 3 and a surge of ballots sent through the mail. Continue reading at The Daily World.