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Wednesday, November 4

Washington’s $40 million COVID-19 relief fund for immigrants is open for applications
Washington immigrants who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and shut out of federal relief or state unemployment benefits can now apply for a one-time payment of $1,000, or up to $3,000 per household, through a $40 million dollar relief fund from the state. Continue reading at The International Examiner.

Amid chaotic race for White House, few surprises for Washington voters on Election Night
Despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the results of the presidential election, there were very few surprises for Washington state voters on Election Night. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Getty)

Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing
Early results show the controversial Referendum 90 has 59.77 percent of voters saying yes, according to the secretary of state’s website. Referendum 90 will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 — colloquially known as Washington’s sex-education bill — will be enacted into law. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter.

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Associated Press
Washington passes 1st voter-approved sex ed mandate in US
Inslee wins third term, voters weigh in on sex ed

Aberdeen Daily World
19th District Sen. Dean Takko defeated, Republicans look to sweep district
Pine holds lead over Ross for County Commissioner Seat 2
Warne bests Nichols to win County Commissioner Seat 1
Incumbent 24th District Democrats easily retain offices over Republican challengers
Bond for Hoquiam fire truck passing easily
Summit Pacific honored for medication-assisted substance abuse treatment clinic

Auburn Reporter
Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term
Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing
Voters approve $1.74 billion bond for Harborview Medical Center
All King County charter amendments are passing

Bainbridge Island Review
School comments sought

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
This is what school looked like for hundreds of Bellingham students who returned to class
Whatcom sees 8 new COVID cases Tuesday, as three regions see infection rate increases
Washington state reports 657 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
49 Seattle work-release facility residents have COVID-19
Pregnant women with COVID-19 have 70% higher risk of death, CDC report says

Bothell Reporter
Election Day results in for 45th Legislative District

Everett Herald (subscription required)
2020 general election results for Snohomish County and state
Democrats take narrow leads in swing-district state seats
Jerry Cornfield: Likely wins, probable losses, tight races
Inslee surges to big win as he secures a rare third term
Mead likely to win 1 more year on Snohomish County Council
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Editorial: Calling on the ’brethren of the same principle’

Federal Way Mirror
Democrats ahead in 30th District State Representative positions
Incumbent Adam Smith winning 9th Congressional District seat

International Examiner
Washington’s $40 million COVID-19 relief fund for immigrants is open for applications

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Op-ed: Is it socialism? | Guest column

Kirkland Reporter
Election Day results in for 48th Legislative District

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County Council’s majority party determined by voters. Looks like it might flip
Strickland leads race for Washington’s 10th Congressional District in early results
Longtime spokesman poised to be elected Pierce County sheriff, according to early results
Lakewood-area senate race neck-and-neck; slim lead could flip longtime red seat blue
Pierce County Executive race: early results show close victory for incumbent

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County announces 2 deaths, plus 34 more COVID-19 cases
Bateman, incumbents with solid leads in early 22nd Legislative District results
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 110,011 cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
U.S. election results catch investors off guard as ‘blue wave’ trade unravels
Fed will try to keep focus on economy in post-election meeting
Despite massive Boeing layoffs, other aerospace companies are still hiring
Opinion: Multifamily demand will remain strong in Seattle

Renton Reporter
Election Day results in for 11th Legislative District

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit Regional Health to keep residency program

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
College Place schools announce return to distance learning
Walla Walla County continues upward trend of cases
Walla Walla voters politically unpredictable
Far from finished, the county’s election holds twists
Walla Walla High School ASB hosts first virtual assembly

Whidbey News-Times
Jail earns distinction for efforts with mentally ill

Yakima Herald Republic
As Astria Health reaches final stages of bankruptcy reorganization, CEO says it’s ‘good timing’ to step down
GOP incumbents Corry and Mosbrucker sweep 14th District
Newhouse to keep 4th District congressional seat
State Reps. Chandler, Dufault cruise to victory District 15
Click here for election results from Yakima County and statewide

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: Washington general election
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wins third term
Marilyn Strickland wins Washington’s open 10th District U.S. House seat
Washington approves Referendum 90 on sex health education in schools in early returns
Top races to watch as ballots continue to be counted in Washington state
Ed Troyer wins race for Pierce County Sheriff
Denny Heck leading in race for Washington Lieutenant Governor

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Presidency hinges on tight races in battleground states
‘We are not conceding’: Culp tells supporters he doesn’t believe race over for governor
Oregon becomes first state to legalize psilocybin for therapeutic use
2020 Washington election results: Inslee wins third term, sex ed measure passes
Voters approve Measure 110 to decriminalize hard drugs in Oregon in favor of treatment

KUOW FM
Voter Survey: U.S. Is On Wrong Track, COVID-19 Not Under Control
U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
Stocks Soar As Tense Election Draws To A Close

Q13 TV (Fox)
The count continues: More than 77 percent of votes processed in Washington
Election 2020 results: Biden, Trump locked in tight race in key states with no winner yet announced
Schrier, Strickland, Herrera Beutler hold early leads in House races
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
Ed Troyer projected winner of Pierce County sheriff’s race
Loren Culp does not concede governor race despite Jay Inslee claiming victory

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MyNorthwest
Amid chaotic race for White House, few surprises for Washington voters on Election Night
WA Sec. of State Wyman ‘disappointed’ with Trump declaring victory prematurely
Seattle police arrest 8 people after election night marches
Ed Troyer holds early lead in race for Pierce County Sheriff

Tuesday, November 3

The mental toll of the COVID-19 pandemic
During the pandemic, we may have lost the things we are attached to or things that we are used to. Some of the most common reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic are signs of grief — fatigue, restlessness, depression, anxiety, irritability, sadness, and decrease in our cognitive capacity, such as our ability to pay attention, remember things, and make decisions. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (Miami Herald)

State to spend $24 million to purchase computing devices for students
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the allocation of $24 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to purchase approximately 64,000 computing devices for students across the state. These devices will enable students to receive their education in the new COVID-19 remote learning environment. The first shipment of 20,000 devices is expected in the coming weeks, according to a Oct. 30 Governor’s Office news release. Continue reading at The Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. (Stock)

In Our View: Voter registration surge bodes well for democracy
Representative democracy is a process, one that plays out over years or even generations. While high-profile elections for president or governor or congressional representative receive the bulk of the attention from voters and the media, the outcome of county council races or legislative contests often have a greater impact on our daily lives. Policies that eventually grow into national issues often begin at the local or state level. Continue reading at The Columbian.

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Associated Press
4 men charged after attack at Sikh temple in Seattle suburb
49 Seattle work-release facility residents have COVID-19
Families, daycares feel the strain of new COVID-19 health rules
Election 2020: Polling locations become face mask battlegrounds
Ballot returns at nearly 73% in Washington with one day left in 2020 election

Aberdeen Daily World
High number of votes being cast, Grays Harbor County auditor says
State parks offer final free days in November

Bainbridge Island Review
BISD leader explains delay; comments call for opening
Initial jobless claims continue to fall in Kitsap, state

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here’s how Whatcom coronavirus quarantine facility could include winter homeless shelter
Pandemic brought greater urgency to these seniors’ mental health mission in Whatcom County
Whatcom sees one more death and 14 new COVID cases Monday, state reports
Washington state reports 1,039 new COVID-19 cases on Monday
Another four lots of a diabetes drug recalled for having too much of a carcinogen

Bothell Reporter
King County Elections expects initial results Tuesday from about 1 million ballots
State to spend $24 million to purchase computing devices for students

Capital Press
Labor Department reworks how H-2A wages figured
Washington health board moves ahead with manure rule

Columbian
Surging COVID-19 cases puts Clark County’s total at 4,999 to date
In Our View: Voter registration surge bodes well for democracy

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: Media and public will need patience as votes tallied

Federal Way Mirror
Several South King Fire personnel in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

The Inlander
When the Political Divide Turned Deadly in Portland

Journal of the San Juan Islands
San Juan Public Hospital District No. 1 awarded $100,000 planning grant
Hospice of the Northwest in talks to sell to private equity firm
Editorial: Keep Hospice of the Northwest locally owned

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Stores brace for post-election unrest and possibility of violence, damage to businesses after presidential results

News Tribune (subscription required)
More Pierce County schools push back in-person learning as COVID-19 cases rise
How much did Pierce County pay to defend the car tabs lawsuit?
Pierce County starts week with more than 100 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: State passes 109k cases

New York Times
Pregnant Women Face Increased Risks From Covid-19
Trump’s ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule Is Vacated by Federal Judge
As the Virus Rages, Some Are Convinced It’s Too Late to Stop It

Olympian (subscription required)
JBLM will conduct artillery training for most of Election Day
When will U.S.-Canada border reopen? Canadians say Tuesday’s election will play a role
Washington state reports 1,039 new COVID-19 cases on Monday
Washington to manage wolves within borders after fed action
Criminal charges pending for 5 suspects after demonstrators clash in Olympia on Sunday
Remote learning challenges found throughout Thurston County
Thurston County adds 24 new COVID-19 cases and one new outbreak on Monday
Washington State Parks announce final free entry days of 2020

Peninsula Daily News
Health officer to address ‘third wave’

Port Townsend Leader
New COVID-19 infection confirmed in Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
This economy awaits President TBD
Federal judge throws out Amazon workplace safety lawsuit
What to expect from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube on Election Day

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington turnout reaches nearly 73%; voting open until 8 p.m.
In the streets of Vancouver, protests, guns and attempts to bridge political divide
Washington is buying $24M worth of computer technology for students

South Seattle Emerald
Tax Measure to Fund Buses and Transit Could Have Significant Impacts in the South End
Why is South King County Dealing With Higher Numbers of Covid-19 Cases Compared to Rest of County?
Tammy Morales: New Homeless Outreach Team Will Be More Effective, Less Expensive
Why Childhood Lead Poisoning Screening is Critical – Even Now

Spokesman Review
Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor
Lawyers on standby if cloudy election outcome heads to court
2 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say
Rep. Doglio fined $250 for using state video in campaign ad (Doglio)

Tri-City Herald
Walla Walla shuts down schools over soaring COVID cases, as Tri-Cities looks to reopen more
Bad Tri-Cities weekend for COVID. Cases reach new recent high
Tri-Cities police say they’re prepared in case of election day unrest
Op-Ed: The mental toll of the COVID-19 pandemic

USA Today
‘There’s no way to sugarcoat it’: COVID-19 cases are surging; one American dies every 107 seconds
All states prohibit ‘militia extremists’ and paramilitary activities. So why aren’t they stopped?

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
COVID-19 case spike means setbacks for Walla Walla schools
Walla Walla County provides new quarantine housing at Providence site
Walla Walla sees new high in single-day COVID-19 cases
Walla Walla Police Department releases mobile app

Washington Post
Top Trump adviser bluntly contradicts president on covid-19 threat, urging all-out response
Dow pops 650 points on Election Day, as Wall Street extends rally
‘Trump’ and ‘MAGA’ spray-painted on gravestones in Michigan Jewish cemetery
Facial recognition used to identify Lafayette Square protester accused of assault
Federal judge scolds USPS on vote-by-mail delays: Five key takeaways
Fearing post-election violence, retailers board up windows and hire extra security
Pregnant women are more likely to die from the coronavirus, though risk remains small

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima awards $1.3 million to 176 local businesses struggling due to COVID-19
58 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday and Monday in Yakima County
Opinion: Independence for Memorial hospital sparks a new set of concerns

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KING5 TV (NBC)
More than 1 million ballots returned in King County before Election Day
Olympia business owners anxious about unrest from the election
FBI, Seattle police and businesses prepare for Election Day unknowns

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle businesses board up in case of post-election unrest
Surging coronavirus cases in WA signal another wave is here
School districts seek protection from COVID-19 liability

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Arrival of US presidential election has also brought plans to quell possible civic unrest
Pilots say FAA proposal for Boeing Max training needs work
COVID outbreak at Seattle work-release facility infects over half of residents

KUOW FM
Updates on the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the Northwest
Justice Barrett Joins Supreme Court Arguments For The First Time

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MyNorthwest
How to vote last minute in Washington state
Washington offering free flu vaccinations at Safeway, Albertsons for uninsured adults

Slog
A Man with a Gun Couldn’t Stop This Muralist from Finishing Her Work
Seattle Wants to Buy a Hotel to Shelter the Homeless, But Funding Remains Murky

Friday, October 23

Asian giant hornet nest found in Washington state
Washington State Department of Agriculture entomologists have located an Asian giant hornet nest on private property in Blaine — the first ever such nest found in the U.S. The agency plans to attempt an eradication of the nest on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to a press release Continue reading at Capital Press. (WSDA)

Inmates with mental illness are illegally stuck in WA jails
The pandemic has continued to exacerbate Washington state’s struggles to address mental illness in pretrial jails. The result is that, over the past seven months, inmates determined to be unfit for trial are experiencing long and possibly unconstitutional stays in what attorneys say amounts to solitary confinement. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Washington state’s COVID-19 cases pass 100,000 mark Thursday as third wave rolls on
The number of COVID-19 cases has passed the 100,000 mark in Washington, the state Department of Health reported, with 651 new cases and three deaths reported Thursday. Since mid-September, the state’s seven-day average case count has been increasing as Washington sees its third wave of coronavirus infections. The average has gone from a low of 351 on Sept. 12 to 589 on Oct. 9. Continue reading at The Olympian. (News Tribune file)

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Associated Press
US jobless claims drop to 787,000, but layoffs remain high
Washington surpasses 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
Officials: 911 service out in some areas of Washington
Everett council rejects housing plan for homeless students
Washington state to reimburse counties for ballot drop boxes
US airlines still piling up losses but say demand is rising

Aberdeen Daily World
Increasing levels of marine toxin halt razor clam dig

Capital Press
Asian giant hornet nest found in Washington state
Columbia Basin farmers finish harvesting potato crop after tumultuous spring
Western Innovator: Growing cotton in Washington

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Police: Bothell anti-mask protester arrested for trespassing
County might add ‘crisis responders’ to address mental health
Everett council rejects supportive housing plan at playfield
State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A Boeing executive delivers good and bad news for Everett
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Islands’ Weekly
Salmon habitat restored on Sucia Island
Dispose of prescription drugs and vaping products at take-back events

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Widespread 911 outage reported. Here’s an alternative number to call in Kitsap County
FDA approves remdesivir as treatment for COVID-19 patients in hospital

News Tribune (subscription required)
911 emergency quit working across Washington state Thursday afternoon
How COVID-19 silenced WA cover bands, including a renowned Jimi Hendrix impersonator
People need as much warning as possible to flee lahars. Feds hope new equipment helps
Probe launched at Tacoma hospital over COVID-19 cases involving 2 patients, 1 worker
Tacoma spends $75K to launch community-led, anti-racist team. Applications now open
Pierce County launches online COVID vaccine info as milestone reached in clinical trial
Wait a minute. Are those Olympia and Lakewood in the new ‘Borat’ movie?

New York Times
Americans have endured economic crises before but none quite like this one. To capture the depths of the suffering, The New York Times teamed up with local news organizations across the country earlier in the year to document the lives of a dozen Americans who found themselves out of work.
Covid-19 Live Updates: U.S. Hospitalizations Are Up 40 Percent in the Last Month
Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say

Olympian (subscription required)
Public meetings set to cover next steps in Thurston’s Habitat Conservation Plan
Parent company of Heritage Bank will close 9 branches, earnings report says
Thurston County COVID-19 cases rise by 17 on Thursday; 69 new cases so far this week
Washington state’s COVID-19 cases pass 100,000 mark Thursday as third wave rolls on

Peninsula Daily News
Mental health part of Peninsula pandemic response
Don’t expect a COVID-19 vaccine until 2021

Puget Sound Business Journal
Long-awaited $1B extension of Highway 509 through SeaTac is finally under construction
Chancellors at UW Bothell, Tacoma campuses to step down
Microsoft, Alaska Airlines and SkyNRG sign aviation biofuel deal

Seattle Times (subscription required)
WSDOT tries a ‘bridge-in-a-backpack’ in Duvall as an innovative way to replace fish-blocking culverts

Skagit Valley Herald
High School athletes getting more opportunities
Comment period opens on whale watching rules

Spokesman Review
Crews prepare for power outages in early winter storm, followed by bitter cold
‘Let’s put politics aside and get it done’: Northwest lawmakers weigh in on stalled COVID relief talks
State supreme court’s written opinion allows controversial statement about sex ed to stay in superintendent candidate’s voter guide
911 lines in Washington state back in operation after brief issue
Planned Parenthood continues calls for enforcement on anti-abortion protests
Jobless claims in state, county dropped last week
Boeing mulls relocating division headquarters to Everett

Tri-City Herald
‘One pill can kill.’ Tri-Cities’ deadliest drug is threatening high schoolers now
COVID cases drop, but Tri-Cities reports 1st death in a week

USA Today
Half a million deaths by the end of February? Current COVID-19 strategies have the US headed in that direction, experts say
Unemployment benefits: Racial disparity in jobless aid grows as Congress stalls on COVID-19 stimulus
Opinion: The Backstory: Pollution. Poor health care. Crowded housing. High-risk jobs. Prejudice. Why people of color are dying of COVID-19.

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Providence St. Mary Medical Center sees ‘small outbreak’ of COVID-19 among staff
Another Umatilla County death reported as local coronavirus cases climb
ST: Geek city: 1 in 5 Seattle residents work in STEM fields, top in U.S.

Washington Post
McConnell prepares to finalize Senate confirmation of Barrett to Supreme Court
Federal agencies have diversity problems. Trump’s recent directive doesn’t help.
Racism’s hidden toll
Trump administration pressures CDC to back detention of migrant children in border hotels amid coronavirus
Sudan agrees to normalize ties with Israel and end decades of hostility
A powerful argument for wearing a mask, in visual form

Yakima Herald Republic
New COVID-19 testing site opening Tuesday in Yakima
Yakima County’s election office prepared for influx of new voter registration
Selah municipal employees ordered to stop removing BLM, anti-Wayman signs, attorney says
Grandview to shell out $60,000 in second round of small business grants
Sunnyside School District postpones hybrid learning indefinitely

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington state surpasses 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
Russia, Iran did not breach Washington state voter registries, officials say

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Investigation launched at Tacoma hospital over COVID-19 cases involving patients, worker
Seattle woman in viral video arrested for criminal trespassing, not refusing to wear a mask, police say
Washington state man arrested, accused of collecting guns, explosives, posting threats about Joe Biden
Business interruption insurance denials deal blow to struggling small businesses
Baby boom? Another J-Pod orca may be pregnant
Churches take precautions as COVID-19 cases rise, DOH warns of outbreaks
Seattle suing Trump administration over order to withhold federal funds from ‘anarchist jurisdictions’
911 Outage Resolved

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Surge in COVID-19 cases raises questions about capacity of Wash. state hospitals
Washington state to reimburse counties for ballot drop boxes
Everett council rejects housing plan for homeless students
State’s 911 service restored after system was briefly offline

Q13 TV (Fox)
Uptick in fatal attacks on transgender community
Washington passes 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Public safety expert says he’s disturbed over Seattle City Council members’ lack of knowledge on 911 calls

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Crosscut
Inmates with mental illness are illegally stuck in WA jails
As Tulalip elders die from COVID-19, tribes lose more than family

Slog
Police Arrest Guy Who Pulled Gun on Renton Artist and Shouted “All Lives Matter”
Seattle Will Create “Trick or Street” Car-Free Blocks for Halloween

Thursday, October 22

Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday, Oct. 21 the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is now open for applications. The relief fund will provide $40 million in federal funds allocated by the state to assist Washington workers who miss work due to COVID-19, but are unable to access federal stimulus programs and other social supports due to their immigration status, according to a governor’s office news release. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter. (Immigrant Relief Fund)

Who will get COVID-19 vaccines first: Washington state health officials outline their plan
As pharmaceutical companies race to create, test and stockpile doses of vaccines to protect against the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington state is contemplating a similarly daunting challenge: distributing those doses as quickly and effectively as possible. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (NIAID/NIH)

No healthy economy without healthy population
While the impending election and the start of voting has grabbed most of the nation’s attention, the United States still is facing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic turmoil. And that will continue to be the case long after the election has come and gone. Amid the arguments over balancing public health with effectively opening the economy, the fact that the two are inextricably intertwined often is ignored. Continue reading at The Columbian.

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Associated Press
Power cut in parts of Northern California to prevent fires
American, Southwest, Alaska add to airline loss parade in 3Q
Washington submits virus vaccine distribution plan to CDC
Oregon vineyards lose lawsuit against nearby pot operation
Northern Idaho may send new virus cases to Seattle, Portland
Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals
NYC to join Seattle, Portland in suit over federal funding
Washington state releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Washington residents warned of drug surge, fentanyl dangers
Boeing mulls relocating division headquarters to Everett
Correction: Railroad Bridge-Major Disaster story

Aberdeen Daily World
Hybrid plan working well for Saint Mary School, principal says
Job agency sees shortage of job seekers for available jobs
Fire District 2 wants to boost falling tax rate for one year

Auburn Reporter
Auburn resource center for disadvantaged people moving forward
Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Capital Press
Washington tree fruit industry reviews COVID-19 fallout for senators

Columbian
In Our View: No healthy economy without healthy population

The Daily News
Washington Listens call line provides support for ongoing COVID stress
Elections office reassures voters that incorrectly sent ballots cannot be used for fraud
Laid-off Kelso, Longview staff returning to work as hybrid continues

Highline Times
West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force looks at Cost Benefit plan and new Super Structure replacement alternative

The Inlander
With much of America voting by mail, what might follow in the days after election night?
Extremist experts and law enforcement agencies brace for post-election violence — but don’t want you to freak out
Despite a lack of shelter space, records show Spokane Police still enforce laws targeting homeless people

Issaquah Reporter
Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications
Eleven indicted in illegal marijuana trafficking investigation

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap County passes 20 COVID-19 deaths
Former Poulsbo port commissioner gets 100 hours for damaging Chiefstick memorial
Connector trail could link Newberry Hill Heritage Park, Green Mountain State Forest
Time served for Bremerton man who took sword to meet President Trump

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma spends $75K to launch community-led, anti-racist team. Applications now open
Black, Asian voters in Washington make gains but share hurdles to voting
Pierce County reports more than 100 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

New York Times
Republicans Advance Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination Over Democratic Boycott
The Worst Virus Outbreaks in the U.S. Are Now in Rural Areas
Top Investigator in Google Case Says There ‘Was Not a Rush’ to Sue
Parents of 545 Children Separated at the Border Cannot Be Found
The Trump Administration Is Reversing Nearly 100 Environmental Rules. Here’s the Full List.

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 99,874 cases
Experience Olympia & Beyond CEO resigns, cites health and family in decision
Washington state experiencing fall surge of COVID-19 cases, health officials say at weekly briefing
Thurston County COVID-19 cases rise by 20 on Wednesday to increase total to 1,645
Washington state releases its initial COVID-19 vaccine plan submitted to the CDC

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Who will get COVID-19 vaccines first: Washington state health officials outline their plan
What is a militia? And why is the word so controversial these days?

Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington offering free fiber hookups to businesses
GROW SKAGIT: Skagit flour mills gain recognition during COVID-19 pandemic

Snoqualmie Valley Record
North Bend’s water war heats up as construction is set to begin
Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications

Spokesman Review
Spokane LGBTQ community has mixed feelings after pope’s support of same-sex civil unions
Federal, local law enforcement warn of surge in illicit opioid trade in Spokane
Kootenai Health at ‘99 percent’ capacity with surge of COVID-19 patients
Fairchild wing commander works to combat suicidal ideation, housing and child care shortages
GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
Schools continue to grapple with COVID-19 decisions as cases – and opinions – grow
Winter storm warning: Inches of snow Friday, then potential lows in the single digits
Relief fund opens for immigrants who miss work from COVID-19
Washington could be headed for record voter turnout
Opinion: Erica Chenoweth and Jeremy Pressman: Black Lives Matter protesters were overwhelmingly peaceful, our research finds

Tri-City Herald
Kennewick middle and high schools to stay closed until 2021
New COVID cases in Tri-Cities nearly double in one day

USA Today
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court, full Senate vote on Monday
Coronavirus updates: Moderna hits vaccine milestone; ‘Witch City’ has strict Halloween rules; blood supply shortage looms

Vancouver Business Journal
Applications now open for additional COVID-19 relief grants for Clark County businesses

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Transition to hybrid model for youngest students delayed by Walla Walla school board
COVID-19 hospitalizations up in area
Kennewick police asked to investigate Benton sheriff’s ammunition stockpile
Editorial: Oregon’s prison education should be through community colleges

Washington Post
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Trump’s choice for Supreme Court as Democrats boycott
CDC expands definition of who is a ‘close contact’ of an individual with covid-19
FDA advisers meet to debate agency guidelines for approving a coronavirus vaccine
Colorado wildfire grows by more than 100,000 acres in a day, forcing hundreds to flee
Stop wiping down groceries and focus on bigger risks, say experts on coronavirus transmission

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Boeing mulls relocating Renton division headquarters
Black organizers say they are let down by the 2021 Seattle budget
Northern Idaho hospital may send patients to Seattle, Portland amid COVID surge
‘Money doesn’t do justice’: Everett opioid survivor wants more accountability after OxyContin maker pleads guilty
Washington state announces ‘interim’ coronavirus vaccine distribution plan

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Idaho sees largest COVID spike, could start sending patients to cities like Seattle
Department of Health releases interim COVID-19 vaccination plan
WA secretary of state issues statement after US officials say Iran, Russia responsible for attempt
to intimidate voters
Weed mailed nationwide from Seattle area leads to takedown of major illegal marijuana ring
Thurston County sees record number of COVID-19 cases
Transgender athlete will be allowed to play for boys team, league says

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Northern Idaho may send new virus cases to Seattle, Portland
Amazon’s work from home policy means ‘tale of two cities’ for Seattle, Kent
Doctor says small indoor gatherings over holidays can be COVID-19 super spreader events
Boeing mulls relocating commercial division headquarters to Everett
Wash. state farmers adapt to pandemic with online sales
Health officials worried about King County’s spike in fentanyl overdoses this year

NW Public Radio
Across The West, Millions Of Homes Are At Risk Of Wildfires, But It’s Rarely Disclosed

Q13 TV (Fox)
More students failing classes amid distance learning
Regional hospitals nearly full capacity, may transfer patients to Seattle and Portland
Task force discusses future of West Seattle Bridge
City of Tacoma creating database to help local businesses
DOH unveils plan to distribute COVID vaccine

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Crosscut
Opinion: A new era of trust-busting could begin with Amazon, tech giants

Slog
Are Landlords Trying to Kill Small Businesses on the Ave?
Pedersen Proposes Funding for Bridges with No Plan

Tuesday, October 20

The Covid recession is a women’s recession
Women are leaving the workforce in droves since the pandemic kicked in. 865,000 women exited work in September alone. Just 216,000 men quit the workforce in the same month. But with schools across Seattle closed because of Covid, women are picking up the extra slack at home. Continue reading at KUOW.

How did Americans spend their $1,200 stimulus checks? Here’s what a survey found
A recent survey found that the majority of Americans saved their stimulus payments or used it to repay debts. The CARES Act went into law in March and provided most Americans with direct payments during the coronavirus pandemic. Individuals earning up to $99,000 got $1,200, and joint filers earning up to $198,000 received $2,400, plus $500 for dependents under the age of 17. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Eric Gay)

Doctors warn of COVID-19 fatigue as cases rise
Doctors knew it would be challenging to keep COVID-19 from spreading when the weather changed and more people headed indoors. They also knew flu season would bring another round of complications as health professionals worked to tell the viruses apart. But they say COVID-19 fatigue is the most concerning and that people are relaxing the precautions they take and allowing COVID to spread. Continue reading at KIRO7 TV.