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Wednesday, September 30

State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year
State health experts recommend that everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine this fall. The presence of COVID-19 and flu viruses could put more people in the hospital and strain Washington’s health care system, according to a news release Sept. 29 from the state Department of Health. While there is not yet a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, there is one to prevent flu. Continue reading at The Snoqualmie Valley Record. (Stock)

Snohomish County sees another uptick in COVID-19 cases
The number of new COVID cases in Snohomish County rose last week for the first time in two months, according to data from the Snohomish Health District. The jump in new infections per 100,000 people over two weeks — from 41.9 to 46.4 — isn’t steep, but health experts fear it could be the first sign of another surge. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Snohomish County Health District)

Seattle to require minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers
Uber and Lyft drivers in Seattle are expected to make the same $16.39 an hour minimum wage as other workers in the city after a vote by city officials supporting new regulations. The Seattle Times reports that the Seattle City Council unanimously voted Tuesday a pay formula requiring ride-hailing companies to boost pay for drivers to account for expenses and the time drivers spend in transition from one ride to the next and while waiting for passengers. Continue reading at KOMO4 TV. (File/SBG)

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Associated Press
31.4% spring slide for a US economy likely to shrink in 2020
Officials confirm 3 new sightings of Asian giant hornets
FAA chief tests changes to Boeing’s grounded 737 Max
Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million
Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench
Seattle to require minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers
Tiny airborne particles may pose big coronavirus problem
Dying winds give fire crews hope in Northern California
Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench

Aberdeen Daily World
State grants up to $5,000 available for shellfish producers impacted by COVID-19
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Grays Harbor County Tuesday
Hoquiam seeking $3 million community forest grant
Letter: Real patriots wear masks

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams
Three more Asian giant hornets found in Whatcom. Why the warm weather could mean more
Here’s what civilian oversight of Bellingham police could look like
COVID-19 outbreak results in 39 cases, six deaths at Whatcom skilled nursing facility
Washington state reports 773 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 24 deaths
Coronavirus updates: State passes 87k cases; NFL has first outbreak
Mind your COVID-19 Cs and Ws
Conspiracy theorists less likely to follow COVID-19 safety measures, study finds
Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million

Bothell Reporter
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Capital Press
Man-made log jams guard southwest Washington farmland
Federal agencies sign management decision for Columbia River dams
McCain Foods resumes $300 million plant expansion in Washington
Washington brand inspections heading back into the red

Columbian
Clark County COVID-19 activity moves farther into ‘high’ range

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett
Snohomish County sees another uptick in COVID-19 cases
WaPo Commentary: It hasn’t gone well when privileged avoid taxes

Highline Times
Senior and disabled property owners waiting on approval of tax deferral or exemption can opt for extension
Op-Ed: Freight mobility and productive marine cargo terminals support a stronger economy for all

Islands’ Weekly
Quiet Skies and Sound Defense Alliance to host Zoom meeting

Issaquah Reporter
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID-19 Diaries: Wins and losses with remote learning

News Tribune (subscription required)
Here’s how Clover Park schools are preparing for students to safety return in October
Three more Asian giant hornets found in Whatcom. Why the warm weather could mean more
Losing The Swiss hurts. It’s also a reminder Tacoma has bounced back before

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State passes 87k cases; NFL has first outbreak
Washington state reports 773 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 24 deaths
5 new COVID-19 cases in Thurston County. Health Officer shares causes for recent uptick
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams

Peninsula Daily News
North Olympic Peninsula free of new COVID-19 cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
Why one education experts predicts colleges will resist change, despite Covid-19
Reports: Boeing to consolidate Dreamliner production in South Carolina
Lyft, Uber say Seattle ordinance will mean fewer jobs for drivers
Durkan’s 2021 budget includes cuts, new revenue and delaying projects
Pandemic convinces airline workers it’s time for new horizons
Treasury grants relief loans to Alaska Airlines, 6 other carriers
14 Seattle-area Boeing supply chain execs leaving as jet maker works to be ‘more agile, affordable’
Billions in grants for live venues, small businesses under Democratic stimulus plan

Skagit Valley Herald
2nd baby orca spotted with J Pod
Skagit County COVID-19 cases trending downward
Shell refinery flaring odor affects Swinomish reservation

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie to resume fingerprinting for concealed pistol licenses
State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year

Spokesman Review
Spokane County crests 7,000 COVID-19 cases as school cases also grow
Spokane County Commissioners approve $2.7 million in federal aid to pay for PPE in public, private schools
Healthy reserve fund built since 2016 at Spokane City Hall is preventing layoffs during pandemic
African-American education leaders address inequalities

Tri-City Herald
$389 million Hanford contract awarded to small business team
2 Tri-Cities laptop donation programs aim to help college students
Another COVID death in Tri-Cities, with new cases rising in recent days
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla schools will not reopen yet
Coronavirus numbers tick up slightly locally
Union asks state for rules to protect farmworkers during wildfire smoke

Washington Post
Right-wing extremists take to social media to celebrate Trump’s ‘stand by’ comment
House Democrats prepare to vote on new economic relief bill even as Pelosi and Mnuchin keep talking
These laboratory-made antibodies are a best bet for a coronavirus treatment, but there won’t be enough
As colleges reopened, many more young people got covid-19, CDC reports
Trump’s Supreme Court choice meets with GOP senators as Republicans fast-track nomination
Kentucky attorney general says he did not present homicide charges to grand jury in Breonna Taylor case
Mixing of the planet’s ocean waters is slowing down, speeding up global warming, study finds
Judge in census case says Trump administration violated her order

Yakima Herald Republic
More Yakima County schools announce plans for in-person learning
Study links high-intensity fire and accelerating snowmelt in Cascades
Yakima County health officials report 27 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, with two new deaths
Opinion: Reopening Valley schools: Proceed with caution

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Top FAA official will pilot Boeing 737 MAX test flight over Seattle on Wednesday
WSJ: Boeing moving all 787 Dreamliner production from Everett to South Carolina
Snohomish County laying groundwork for COVID vaccine
Durkan’s 2021 proposed budget cuts general funds, adds $100M for BIPOC communities

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Report: Boeing to move all 787 Dreamliner production from Everett to South Carolina
Mayor Durkan proposing $63.5 million cut for 2021 budget
Amazon sees broad audience for its palm recognition tech
‘Scary situation’: Massive cyberattack leaves 400 US hospitals in the grip of ransomware

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Report: Boeing to move 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett to South Carolina

KUOW FM
Smokey skies return to Seattle Wednesday
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
KUOW Daily News Blog
Durkan’s proposed 2021 budget: $100M for BIPOC communities, wage freezes, and more
U.S. Emission Reductions Slowed After Trump Pulled Out Of Paris Accord
When Young People Get COVID-19, Infections Soon Rise Among Older Adults
More Than 600,000 Child Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In U.S., But Severe Illness ‘Rare’

Q13 TV (Fox)
Secretary of State: Voter registration will near 5 million by November
Some families in Issaquah School District worried about sending kids back to classrooms

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Slog
Mayor Jenny Durkan’s 2021 Budget Is Here, Seattle
Deutsche Bank Just Noticed Racism Exists

Tuesday, September 29

Weather service forecasts smoky skies in Washington state
The National Weather Service in Seattle has said smoke from the wildfires in northern California could arrive in Puget Sound this week. The smoke is expected to haze the skies Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and linger for up to three days, The News Tribune reported. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

Even as Americans grew richer, inequality persisted
American families shored up their savings substantially between 2016 and 2019, according to Federal Reserve data released on Monday, but wealth inequality remained stubbornly high — and that was before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Karl Russell)

Climate change problems are happening sooner than expected
We have passed the point where we must begin to take serious actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. If we do not, we will be left with fewer options for addressing the problem, and these options will become even more expensive and disruptive to our economy and our society. This is a problem that cannot be put off any longer. The future is now. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (PhotoCredit)

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Associated Press
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
Weather service forecasts smoky skies in Washington state
Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt
Lawmakers upset over Boeing Max approval propose new rules
As questions surround mail voting during the election, Washington’s experience took root over years
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
Suffering from COVID-19 science overload? This UW team wades through the deluge so you don’t have to
Protesters clash with police, hurling rocks; 24 arrested
Governor seeks review of police protest response in Oregon
Amazon sees broader audience for its palm recognition tech
Portland protesters clash with police, officers arrest 24
2 wells for drinking water near Naval base contaminated
US Marshals shoot and wound a man in Spokane neighborhood
US lawmakers propose tighter rules for new airplanes
Man dies in fire at Vancouver motel being used as virus site
Wildfires in West affect wine grape harvest in Yakima Valley
Black federal agent alleges smear campaign after lawsuit
Portland, Oregon, largely peaceful after right-wing rally
Judge removes Trump public lands boss for serving unlawfully
2 Spokane cops shoot, kill man they were trying to arrest
Oregon governor sends state police to Portland for protests
Another baby orca born to endangered southern residents
Fires set during Seattle Breonna Taylor protests

Aberdeen Daily World
Design phase underway for Westport vertical tsunami evacuation platform
Grays Harbor County COVID-19 case count tops 500
State seeks public input on environmental analysis of commercial whale watching rules
Op-ed: The problem isn’t the Republicans or Democrats; it’s ‘ethical fading’

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Keep a mask handy. California wildfire smoke could choke Puget Sound again
While one Whatcom school district delays reopening, another prepares for next step
Whatcom sees 7 more COVID-19 cases Monday, as outbreak at long-care facility revealed
Bellingham manufacturer to close its facility next year, citing pandemic impact
Washington state reports 369 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Smoke again in forecast for Western Washington this week
COVID-19 was twice as contagious as experts thought when pandemic started, study says
Where is it least safe to reopen schools? Most states are in the South, rankings show
How can you safely have a Thanksgiving meal? CDC has tips for families during COVID-19

Capital Press
Rancher reports another mutilated cow in E. Oregon
Beef Counts passes $1 million milestone
World demand grows for soft white wheat

Columbian
Clark County sets a record with new COVID-19 cases over weekend

The Daily News
New Fox Creek study will explore flood fix solutions
More state funding available for child care centers, families in need
County reports high COVID activity as Kelso starts first day of hybrid

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Vandalism results in removal of two Everett mail boxes
Port of Everett’s next cleanup will bring jobs, public access
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Harrop: Take a second look at police, cities and actual crime
Bloomberg Comment: Amy Coney Barrett could defy expectations on rulings

Federal Way Mirror
Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
King County Metro bus fares resume Oct. 1

Highline Times
Metro to resume fare collection Oct. 1; Mask wearing mandatory

Islands’ Weekly
State parks announces free days for 2021
New J Pod calf identified as a male
A recap of summer 2020 | An interview with council chairperson Hughes
No-show fees resume on state ferries
San Juan Islands receive $277,742 for salmon recovery projects

Issaquah Reporter
PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
New lease on life? Navy considers extending service for Nimitz aircraft carrier
Kitsap Public Health reports 13th COVID-19 death

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 86,638 cases, 2,100 deaths
Washington state reports 369 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Thurston County reports 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday

Peninsula Daily News
Long-distance journey to highlight accessibility
State funds salmon recovery projects on Peninsula
Jefferson County COVID-19 case rate at zero

Puget Sound Business Journal
New long-shot PPP stimulus effort aims to bypass congressional gridlock
Sound Transit moves ahead on $85M in projects
Opinion: Aerospace, defense remain critical industries in the Puget Sound region
Even as Americans grew richer, inequality persisted
House unveils new stimulus package as Pelosi and Mnuchin resume talks

Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington council decides against COVID relief grants
Judge hears lawsuit over fish farms
Mount Vernon lays out plan for CARES money
Group: Collaboration key, challenges remain for salmon recovery

Spokesman Review
As hundreds protest police brutality, witnesses say teen was arrested for throwing piece of paper at Spokane police
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
Trump paid $750 in federal income tax in 2017; Spokane County’s poorest residents paid more on average

Tri-City Herald
New Washington state board looks into health needs of 10,000 Hanford workers
Tri-Cities daycares feeling strain of pandemic, distance learning
Microsoft outage causes issues for Tri-Cities students, teachers Monday
Pandemic forces 44 Tri-Cities daycare centers to close. Those left are feeling the strain
Op-Ed: Racial discrimination and protests have long history in Tri-Cities
Op-Ed: Climate change problems are happening sooner than expected

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Dayton and Columbia County law enforcement battle rages on
Umatilla County health officials say COVID-19 test numbers down
Walla Walla Catholic Schools set to welcome back all students
CWU fall enrollment dips slightly, despite record high in applications
Yakima Valley winemakers say smaller harvest could mean better 2020 vintage
Editorial: State budget woes remain despite uptick in tax collections
Seattle Times: Nearly half of Seattle-area adults working from home because of pandemic

Washington Post
Trump administration’s new rapid coronavirus tests plagued by confusion and a lack of planning
U.N. chief warns that ‘misinformation kills’ as global coronavirus death toll tops 1 million
Titans have eight positive coronavirus tests, giving NFL its first potential outbreak
Urged to back up pledges for racial justice, 34 major firms commit to disclose government workforce data
After TV footage of a fatal police chase was destroyed, a Texas sheriff has been indicted
House bill would give FAA new oversight powers over Boeing after 737 Max crashes
Outdoor dining has helped restaurants avoid disaster. But winter is coming.
The wealth gap kept widening even before the pandemic, Fed report finds

Yakima Herald Republic
Union asks state for rules to protect farmworkers during wildfire smoke
Yakima Health District gives OK for gradual return to in-person school
Yakima Health District reports 30 new COVID-19 cases

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Seattle city council to vote Tuesday on setting rideshare minimum wage
Seattle family says ‘the talk’ saved son’s life when pulled over by police
Puyallup students start returning to classrooms Tuesday, despite union concerns
Pierce County correcting mistake for absentee voters who received flawed ballots
FAA leaders to fly grounded Boeing 737 MAX over Seattle this week

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
State agencies fighting cybersecurity threat
Passenger sues airline over response to in-flight illness
Aging HVAC systems in schools add to parents’ concerns about in-classroom learning
Upper-level wildfire smoke to return this week
Puyallup, Issaquah school districts begin phased return to in-person learning
Lummi Nation, activists fight for release of Puget Sound orca held captive for 50 years

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Weariness over Seattle street protests mounts as some call for help for police
Traffic cameras could be coming to catch drivers sneaking onto Spokane St. Bridge
Protesters aim to tie up Seattle police resources with nightly marches
Drinking water wells contaminated near Bangor Navy base

KNKX FM
Another air quality event could hit Western WA this week, but smoke forecast is murky

KUOW FM
Seattle Now: A $100m dilemma for communities of color
COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million Worldwide. How These 5 Nations Are Driving The Pandemic
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
Savanna’s Act Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
A Look At Amy Coney Barrett’s Record On Abortion Rights
Don’t Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims

NW Public Radio
In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools, Students And Families Struggle With Distanced Learning
COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States

Q13 TV (Fox)
Puyallup School District set to reopen schools in phases beginning September 29
Some students get to go back to school in Pierce Co., but not the way they’re used to

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Seattle P.I.
Smoky skies could return to Washington this week
Seattle restaurants will have to ‘get creative’ to survive rain, cold temps
Washington coronavirus transmission at ‘crossroads,’ health officials say

Slog
We’re Doing the Gun Debate Wrong

Monday, September 28

Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A summer surge in consumer spending has erased nearly half of a projected deficit in Washington state’s budget, easing concerns of deep cuts to health care, human services, and higher education amid the pandemic. With federal pandemic aid in hand and a slowly reopening economy, residents went shopping as tax collections the past three months came in nearly $1 billion higher than predicted, according to a new revenue forecast issued Sept. 23. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (File)

Closures in Washington’s child care industry could hinder economic recovery
A new report is shedding light on the struggles the child care industry is enduring in Washington state and the country, and how it will impact economic recovery after the pandemic. The report, published by Child Care Aware of America, estimates about 16% of the state’s providers closed down in recent months. Long-time providers said they’ve never seen anything like it and worry it will have long-term impacts on the entire economy. Continue reading at King5 TV.

Tacoma’s Manny Ellis deserves the justice Breonna Taylor didn’t get
As a city and a nation reckons with a lone indictment in the police killing of Breonna Taylor — watching as a single officer faces charges for firing his weapon into a neighboring apartment while the two who shot and killed Taylor go unpunished — we should also be thinking about one of our own. Manny Ellis. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Joshua Bessex)

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Associated Press
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
Tiny airborne particles may pose a big coronavirus problem
Lawsuit: City, state failed to protect Seattle protesters

Aberdeen Daily World
Weekend closures of SR 107 bridge in Montesano
Hoquiam gets $900,000 state grant for more Olympic Stadium improvements
Seventh COVID-19 death reported Friday
Need a place to quarantine from Covid?
Applications available soon for third round of Aberdeen small business grants
PUD-Summit Pacific seek grants to enhance rural fiber network
Op-ed: ‘The big lie’ about COVID-19 echoes autocrats

Auburn Reporter
Surge in spending eases state budget challenges

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Cougar sightings are up in Bellingham this year — are there more big cats in the area?
No police were called and still a ticket was issued? Here’s what may have happened
Here’s who could be paying more to ease pollution from rain runoff
Whatcom County sees 11 more COVID-19 cases Sunday

Capital Press
Wildfires impact winegrape harvest in Yakima Valley
Conservationists defend forest thinning in north-central Washington

Columbian
In Our View: Junk science on masks not a matter of opinion
Cheers & Jeers: Motel makeover; rate hike bad

The Daily News
Big Hollow Fire 25% contained; evacuation level lowered
Cowlitz County reports seventh COVID-19 death, seven new cases
Kelso School Board will review district’s strategic, hybrid plan Monday
Longview School Board to vote on move to hybrid model Monday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Family endures racist taunt over ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign
No more youth jail, group demands at small rally in Everett
Even with no (or few) students, school zones still are active
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Proposed Everett budget drops public services, spares police
Could Paine Field be the next Sea-Tac? How about Arlington?
Monroe school official apologizes for ‘day drinkers’ comment
Muhlstein: ‘Residency makes you a doctor:’ New WSU program coming to Prov
WaPo Comment: The Supreme Court has become political; and powerful

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Possible rare ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on Whidbey beach
New J Pod calf identified as a male

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Chronically late: why Navy removed shipyard captain for PSNS leader
Without work in the pandemic, Port Orchard woman spends upwards of 14 hours a day making masks
Black woman sues Kitsap Mental Health, alleging pay discrimination
Award-winning CKSD teacher talks about his job amid the pandemic
Navy expands testing of water after wells near Bangor base found with contamination
Plans for new Madison Avenue-Wyatt Way housing development take shape

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County reports 63 new COVID-19 cases
Confusion over mask requirements at Tacoma schools means in-person learning on hold indefinitely
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 86,269 cases
Op-Ed: Removing dams on Puyallup and Snake rivers is key to salmon and orca survival
Tacoma’s Manny Ellis deserves the justice Breonna Taylor didn’t get

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County leasing, renovating space to chip away at COVID-19 jury trial backlog
Washington state reports 439 new COVID-19 cases
Thurston County ends week with 74 COVID-19 cases, a six-week high
5 tiny homes at Union Gospel Mission now open
Editorial: Downtown Olympia is set for success. But first it must survive 2020’s challenges

Peninsula Daily News
No new virus cases on Peninsula
Baby orca born to endangered Southern Residents
Clallam schools prepare for in-class instruction
Jefferson County clear of all COVID-19 cases
Quilcene School District enters new phase

Puget Sound Business Journal
Some workers face looming cutoffs in health insurance
Boeing 777X engines win FAA certification

Spokesman Review
‘Burnt, like I am’: After fires burn through Colville Reservation, efforts underway to recover, adapt
African-American education leaders address inequalities
WSU studies on rats and marijuana among work tracked by state as officials consider updates to cannabis regulation
Panic over sex-trafficking myths doesn’t help real life victims, local advocates say
Opinion: Zach Zappone: What would our schools look like in a pandemic without the McCleary fix?
Opinion: Jennifer H. Ballantyne: Promote Alzheimer’s Awareness to prevent elder abuse

Tri-City Herald
A closer look at who in Tri-Cities is testing COVID positive
More Tri-Citians may be getting paychecks, but it isn’t business as usual
State health officials call out Tri-Cities. COVID cases no longer dropping
Tri-Cities 2-week COVID case count increases. No new deaths Friday

Washington Post
Trump probably paid less in federal income tax than average middle-class American
1 MILLION DEAD
CDC’s credibility is eroded by internal blunders and external attacks as coronavirus vaccine campaigns loom
U.S. tells Iraq it’s planning to pull out of Baghdad embassy

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Valley winemakers say smaller harvest could mean better 2020 vintage
CWU fall enrollment dips slightly, despite record high in applications
Yakima Valley economy showing signs of improvement, but COVID-19 creates uncertainty
Opinion: Reopening Valley schools: Proceed with caution

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Fraudsters filed for Washington unemployment in my name, here’s what stopped them
Coronavirus forces restaurants to prep for cold weather dining
Puyallup teacher’s union raises PPE concerns as students return to class
10 people arrested in protests in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood
Closures in Washington’s child care industry could hinder economic recovery

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Interim police chief calls for end to protest violence
Some students begin hybrid learning this week
10 arrested after windows smashed, fires set during protest in Seattle
Washington’s COVID crisis ‘at a crossroads’ headed into fall, winter months
Salmon coming home to spawn in local rivers, streams
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court
Protesters sue Seattle and state over police response
Second new baby orca born in Jpod

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘The violence has to stop’: SPD to make changes after another weekend of vandalism
King County Metro to resume collecting fares on Thursday

KUOW FM
Interim Seattle Police Chief Diaz speaks to recent protests, arrests
Seattle Now: Can technology get more people to wear masks?

NW Public Radio
COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States
Judge Ousts Top Public Lands Official After More Than A Year In Office Without Senate Confirmation
Chehalis Tribe Opens Distillery, After Centuries-Old Nationwide Prohibition Overturned

Q13 TV (Fox)
SPD Chief: ‘None of this behavior is acceptable’ after another weekend of destruction
Parents scramble after Tacoma Public Schools abruptly cancels return to in-person learning
Seattle police arrest 10 people during Saturday protests
The Divide: Does the BLM message belong in schools?
Brandi Kruse: You’re paying people to play obstructionist

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MyNorthwest.com
Washington’s COVID crisis ‘at a crossroads’ headed into fall, winter months
Interim SPD chief calls for end to protest violence
COVID-19 updates: Inslee extends tuition waiver for remote grad students
Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise

Slog
An Authorized Militia

Friday, September 25

Washington’s economic picture improves, budget shortfall shrinks
Washington’s economy has recovered some of the jobs, retail sales and tax revenue that plunged after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, improving its budget outlook for the next three years, but that still leaves the state “well below where we were in February,” the state’s economist said Wednesday. The projected shortfall to the General Fund budget through June 2023 is about half the $9 billion projected in June when the last economic forecast was released, State Economist Steve Lerch said. The General Fund is the state’s main pool of money which funds education and most state programs and salaries outside transportation. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jim Camden / The Spokesman-Review)

Crowd-control weapons at Seattle protests have caused injuries, heightened tensions with police
In a summer of skirmishes between protesters and police, July 25 stands out for the volume of its brutality. Tensions had been primed in days prior. Video of agents seizing a protester in Portland sparked anger among some demonstrators. Then, federal agents traveled to Seattle, against local politicians’ wishes. And in an emergency hearing the night before, a federal judge blocked a Seattle City Council ban on tear gas, blast balls and similar weapons. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren / AP)

Another baby orca born to J pod — the second this month
Another baby orca has been born to J pod, the Center for Whale Research confirmed Friday morning. It’s the second calf born this month for the endangered southern resident orcas that frequent Puget Sound. “We confirm that there is a new calf in J pod and the mother is J41,” Ken Balcomb, the founding director of the center, wrote in a text message to The Seattle Times on Friday morning. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Pacific Whale Watch Association)

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Associated Press
Projected state revenues improve in Washington state
Inslee: Washington is being targeted by phishing campaign
Pac-12 football season to kick off in November
California is ready to pull the plug on gas vehicles

Auburn Reporter
Sound Transit may pause construction of second parking garage in Auburn

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some Whatcom industries are faring better than others
Whatcom County sees six more COVID-19 cases, state reports Thursday
Washington state reports 536 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
Bellingham ‘to remain nimble and adaptive’ as schools prepare for in-person learning
Virus Cases Surged in Young Adults. The Elderly Were Hit Next.

Capital Press
Scorched California faces more hot, windy weather
Western Innovator: State hemp manager jumps in at harvest

Everett Herald (subscription required)
State asking Boeing what will keep 787 production in Everett
Hot button issue: Stores ask employees to remove ‘BLM’ pins
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Bloomberg Boeing year-end goal for 737 max return gets boost in Europe

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
New COVID-19 cases among CHI Franciscan employees spur health investigation
New Poulsbo police chief named
Retiring Kitsap County parks director brought longevity to the position
CKSD holds return-to-play committee meeting
Although allowed, most West Sound schools skipping fall sports practice
Opinion: State must invest in Medicaid dental coverage

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma convention center coming back to life with new COVID-19 protocols
Washington state reports 536 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
Editorial: Allowing ATVs to drive on public roads might be OK. But not so fast, Pierce County
Tacoma rescinds in-person school plans over mask problems. Start date now unclear
Coronavirus updates: Tacoma schools backtrack on reopening; Pac-12 football announces return
Second COVID-19 outbreak this year reported at Puyallup grocery distribution hub

Olympian (subscription required)
Opinion: The sky has cleared, but can we see ahead? Climate change action is needed now
Freed agrees to civil penalty to resolve campaign finance, reporting violations
Thurston County COVID-19 cases jump by 17 on Thursday
Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power — so what could happen if he loses?
100 days of construction is coming to Ruddell Road in Lacey
13 arrested after ‘mob’ breaks windows at Olympia City Hall, IT bus stops

Peninsula Daily News
Man involved in timber poaching, starting wildfire sentenced

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon’s Bellevue expansion says a lot about what the company wants from a city
Why the U.S. risks repeating 2009’s economic stimulus mistakes
Job rebound is ‘losing steam’ as crisis passes six-month mark
The age of electric cars Is dawning ahead of schedule
Colleges struggle to balance the books as food services draw scrutiny from students
Small business may face PPP loan-forgiveness hurdles, interest payments

Seattle Times (subscription required)
How some Washington nonprofits are trying to make pandemic ‘learning pods’ accessible for all
Crowd-control weapons at Seattle protests have caused injuries, heightened tensions with police
Seattle’s median household income soars past $100,000 — but wealth doesn’t reach all
Another baby orca born to J pod — the second this month
At Pentagon, fears grow that Trump will pull military into election unrest
See how Seattle-area commutes have changed over the years — including the impact of COVID-19
Inslee announces safety guidelines for air travel amid coronavirus pandemic
Seafood institution Ivar’s temporarily closes Seattle restaurants due to COVID-19
Officials: Washington being targeted by phishing campaign
Judge says 2020 census must continue for another month
Justice Department statement on mail-in ballot investigation appalls election law experts
Federal prosecutors confirm mail-in ballot probe Trump seized on
Democrats to redraft virus relief in bid to jump-start talks

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges (Rolfes)

Spokesman Review
Washington’s economic picture improves, budget shortfall shrinks (Ormsby, Rolfes)
State asking Boeing what will keep 787 production in Everett
Northwest lawmakers respond after Trump won’t commit to accepting election results
COVID-19 activity plateauing statewide, but health officials confirm more than 100 new cases in Spokane County
State, county initial jobless claims increased last week
Shawn Vestal: Bar association brings discussion of racial justice to community

Tri-City Herald
Feds look to end controversial self-insured program for ill Hanford workers
3 more COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities area. But new cases down from 1-day spike
Hanford contractor to stay for another year, feds announce 6 days before contract expires

Washington Post
Biden pays respects to Ginsburg; Trump to spend day on the campaign trail
Trump’s escalating attacks on election prompt fears of a constitutional crisis
Breonna Taylor’s family assails Kentucky attorney general, demands grand jury information
Kentucky’s only Black female legislator arrested on felony rioting charge at Breonna Taylor protest
Police are using the law to deny the release of records involving use of force, critics claim
After years of promising his own health care plan, Trump settles for rebranding rather than repealing Obamacare
Criminal charges brought in coronavirus outbreak that killed dozens at Massachusetts veterans’ home
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, wife test positive for coronavirus
Child deaths from covid-19 remain remarkably low eight months into U.S. pandemic
Trump pledges to send $200 drug discount cards to Medicare recipients weeks before election; funding source unclear
United to be first U.S. airline to offer coronavirus tests for passengers
Small investors have pushed big companies toward social change. A new SEC rule will limit their influence.

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Health District reports 25 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
Workforce council secures grants to aid laid-off workers in Central Washington

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Sea-Tac Airport, airlines consider rapid COVID-19 testing to help get travelers back in the air
Officials: Washington being targeted by phishing campaign
‘Very disappointing’: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan reacts to council overturning her police defunding veto
Tacoma Public Schools won’t resume in-person learning Monday due to N95 mask requirements
Criminal investigation requested after Seattle officer seen rolling bike over protester
Is ‘canceling’ racists effective in fighting racism?

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Overnight protests turn destructive on Capitol Hill
Heavy rain, gusty winds moving across Western Washington
HSD: Council leaves city without tools to address homeless encampments that pose health, safety risks
Investigation underway, SPD officer placed on leave after rolling bike over protester
“It’s a gut punch as a parent”: League policy stops transgender athlete from playing on his team

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Some protesters say Seattle police officers chilling free speech with recent arrests
Sheriff’s office to investigate Seattle Police officer seen rolling bike over protester
Fires set outside East Precinct following Breonna Taylor march
Is Seattle’s image hurt by violent protests? New tourism campaign targets local visitors
4 new COVID cases confirmed at Bremerton clinic, hospital
Tacoma schools will not resume in-person classes Monday due to lack of proper PPE

KNKX FM
LISTEN: State ombuds talks about protecting loved ones in long-term care
Health officials say getting a flu shot now will help avoid simultaneous surge with COVID-19
Tacoma’s mayor remembers Harold Moss: A civil rights icon, trailblazer, father figure
WATCH: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at U.S. Capitol
Maskless in Seattle fine for Seahawks, and other COVID-19 impacts in sports this week
‘Farmworkers can’t pick apples through Zoom.’ Experts explore why Latinos hit hard by COVID

KUOW FM
Pathmarking The Way: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Lifelong Fight For Gender Equality
Orcas had a wild ‘greeting’ party to celebrate baby whale birth
Obamacare vs Texas: Washington has skin in the game at the next ACA Supreme Court challenge
Jury trials resume in King County and expand to Bellevue
WATCH: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lies In State At U.S. Capitol

Q13 TV (Fox)
Another night of demonstrations near Seattle’s East Precinct
Tacoma Public Schools delays start of in-person learning
Seattle officer who ran over man’s head with bicycle facing criminal probe

Web

Slog
The Peaceful Transfer of Presidential Power Will Be a Long Shot
Washington Voters Aren’t Immune to Vote-by-Mail Propaganda

Thursday, September 24

It’s a boy! Orca gives birth off the Washington coast after losing calf in 2018
A grieving orca that carried her dead calf in the water for more than two weeks in 2018 gave birth again this month — and a photographer discovered it’s a boy. The orca, identified as J35 and known as Tahlequah, gave birth to a new calf, J57 earlier this month, likely on Sept. 4, the Pacific Whale Watch Association said in a Wednesday news release. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Pacific Whale Watch Association)

Washington lawmakers weigh police reform bills to ban tear gas, chokeholds
When state lawmakers return to Olympia, finding ways to balance a budget without billions of dollars lost because of COVID-19 will be their top priority. But the other big issue of 2020 will also get attention from lawmakers: police reform. “I am confident that we are going to pass legislation to increase accountability for police to improve the profession and to improve the relationship between police and the community,” said state Rep. Roger Goodman, D-Seattle. Continue reading at KING5 TV.

Cost Of Racism: U.S. Economy Lost $16 Trillion Because Of Discrimination, Bank Says
Nationwide protests have cast a spotlight on racism and inequality in the U.S. Now a major bank has put a price tag to how much the economy has lost as a result of discrimination against African Americans: $16 trillion. Since 2000, U.S. gross domestic product lost that much as a result of discriminatory practices in a range of activities including in education or access to business loans, according to a new study by Citigroup. Continue reading at KUOW. (Getty Images)