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Thursday, August 27

Washington state health officials disagree with CDC guidance on asymptomatic testing
The CDC came out with new guidance which said it may not be necessary to test close contacts of infected people if they’re asymptomatic. State Health Officials expressed disappointment at the guidance and argued it sends the wrong message. “I think it’s unfortunate that it may have confused and clouded the message,” said Charissa Fotinos, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the state Health Care Authority, who leads the statewide testing effort. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Gregory Bull)

Washington election officials issue emergency rule change to ensure mail-in ballots are received on time
The Washington Secretary of State’s office issued an emergency rule Wednesday requiring county election officials to use first-class postage to mail ballots to voters within 15 days of November’s election, seeking to ensure ballots are delivered on time amid concerns over delays at the Postal Service. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Dan Pelle)

What a 1924 KKK gathering in Tacoma tells us about white nationalism in the U.S. today
Michael Lafreniere was researching a building — not the history of white supremacy in Tacoma. So what he stumbled across while digging through the digital archives at the Tacoma Public Library shocked him, the communications director for Historic Tacoma acknowledged this week. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Tacoma Public Library)

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Associated Press
Laura blasts destructive, life-threatening Gulf Coast path
17-year-old arrested after 2 killed during unrest in Kenosha
ACLU sues over federal action in Portland, Oregon, protests
More than 1 million Americans file for unemployment, again
European flight safety agency to start 737 Max test flights
Europe is going back to school despite recent virus surge
School transgender bathroom policy unconstitutional, federal appeals court rules
Secretary of state issues new postage rule for ballots
Seattle officer on leave over comments, conduct at protest
Wash. state’s top election official issues new postage rule for ballots
Officials change COVID testing advice, bewildering experts
‘Enough is enough’: Seattle Mariners, Sounders join teams refusing to play to protest police shooting of Jacob Blake
Sports world screeches to halt amid protests after Jacob Blake shooting
Seattle’s Waterfront Park pier to be removed in September
Seattle police make arrests during protests
Benton County to ask AG, state patrol to investigate sheriff
Portland protesters, US agents clash near federal building
FBI shifts resources to ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal
SW Washington school district furloughs 475 support staff
Groups challenge permit for $2B methanol plant in Washington

Aberdeen Daily World
St. Mary School taking hybrid approach to teaching students in age of pandemic
County reports 74 cases in a week
Target shooting banned on public lands statewide
Op-ed: The crisis that Democrats dare not mention
Op-ed: Republicans feed their persecution complex

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington state health officials disagree with CDC guidance on asymptomatic testing
Thinking about forming a ‘learning pod’? Here’s how Whatcom parents can plan for safety
Whatcom sees five more COVID-19 cases, state says Wednesday
Washington state reports 456 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths on Wednesday
Nation’s poorest areas got billions less in PPP cash than richest, report finds
Coronavirus cases in kids climb by 21% since beginning of August, data show
Ground rules for student-learning pods during COVID-19
When do you need to get a coronavirus test? New CDC guideline has some experts worried
Don’t cough into a bare elbow — it doesn’t stop viruses, study says. Do this instead
Don’t argue with anti-mask customers, CDC warns businesses in new guidance
Hurricane Laura pounds Texas and Louisiana. Here are early reports of damage
That’s not water — it’s hand sanitizer. FDA warns of sanitizer packaged like food
Dementia kills nearly 3 times more adults than official US records show, study finds

Capital Press
NORPAC: Former officers, directors may face lawsuits
Fungus deadly to bats spreads in Washington
DEA defines hemp, worrying cannabis advocates

Columbian
In Our View: Vaccinations essential as ever amid pandemic (Cleveland, Wylie, Stonier)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
The wait is over: Grand Avenue Park pedestrian bridge opens
Edmonds teachers and district at odds over school schedule
Planned new I-5 on-ramp could be on hold for lack of $7.2M
Bloomberg: Boeing Max breakthrough has key Europe tests set for Canada

The Inlander
With most classes online, some students reluctantly move back to Pullman

Islands’ Weekly
State receives more than $11 million in federal grants to benefit Southern resident orca and Chinook recovery
It’s time for the talk: How to get together safely

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Mariners one of six MLB teams to not play in wake of Kenosha shooting
‘I’m surprised it took this long’: Hospital workers fault St. Michael leaders over handling of COVID-19 outbreak

News Tribune (subscription required)
Survey shows Tacomans support cuts to police budget. City Council members aren’t convinced
What a 1924 KKK gathering in Tacoma tells us about white nationalism in the U.S. today
Pierce County’s new COVID-19 cases slightly increase after two days of lower numbers
Your dog is an unsung COVID-19 hero. Washingtonians, take a day to celebrate

New York Times
Why does the coronavirus hit men harder? New clue emerges.

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state health officials disagree with CDC guidance on asymptomatic testing
Coronavirus updates as state passes 72k cases; new estimated impact on health coverage released
Mariners vote unanimously to postpone game against Padres in protest of Jacob Blake shooting
Washington state reports 456 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths on Wednesday
Thurston County COVID-19 cases rise by 7 on Wednesday to 952
Here is a running list of NFL teams that canceled practice on Thursday

Peninsula Daily News
OlyCAP, Serenity House receive grants for rental assistance
Clallam County hits 203 total COVID-19 cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
Is this the end for America’s mom-and-pop stores?
Seattle to demolish Pier 58 on downtown waterfront in next 2 weeks
Cannabis sales up across the state during pandemic
Colleges face new financial threat as thousands of students petition for tuition discounts

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Revolutionary moment as sports world slams to a halt over Jacob Blake shooting, racial injustices
Police clash with protesters outside Washington State Patrol building in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal on work expectations; School Board nearly rejects school calendar
Yakima School District’s 16,000 students welcomed back to school – virtually
Masks, driver shields, artificial intelligence: How do we make public transit in the Puget Sound area safe amid COVID-19?
Seattle rolls out electric scooter regulations amid questions about parking, speed and COVID-19
Bellevue uses AI technology to identify problem intersections and make them safer
Bloomberg: Jeff Bezos’ wealth tops $200 billion while Elon Musk’s worth exceeds $100 billion
Philadelphia Inquirer: The coronavirus is damaging kidneys. Doctors worry that some survivors will need dialysis forever
Seattle Public Schools, teachers union reach tentative deal on work expectations; School Board nearly rejects school calendar
Editorial: Extend school-lunch waiver to feed hungry kids
Op-ed: Justice for Native Americans, more than a century later

Seattle Weekly
Auburn settles lawsuit over Isaiah Obet’s death for $1.25 million

Skagit Valley Herald
Cities makes way for outdoor dining amid pandemic
State, local health officials stand by guidance on COVID-19 testing
Nonprofits received $160,000 in COVID-19 relief grants

Snoqualmie Valley Record
COVID-19 cases trending down in the valley after brief spike

Spokesman Review
Washington election officials issue emergency rule change to ensure mail-in ballots are received on time
Spokane County treasurer to outline property tax relief plan
Despite pushback, Spokane County Commissioners approve guiding principles for criminal justice system
Governor candidate Culp named in lawsuit over disputed traffic case

Tri-City Herald
New COVID cases in Tri-Cities drop again, with just 30 hospitalized patients
COVID restrictions lifted on Tri-Cities indoor dining, church services and more
Editorial: Ignore the rumors. Gov. Inslee isn’t using COVID to punish Tri-Cities

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Oregon health data shows drop in new cases of COVID-19
The wheel of justice will turn again
City of Walla Walla uses entire CARES Act funding on pandemic needs
Rural Oregon clinic takes world stage with COVID-19 vaccine trial
Editorial: Longer lawmakers wait to address budget woes, the deeper the cuts
Seattle Times: School online means tough choices in the coronavirus-battered economy

Washington Post
Laura strikes Louisiana as Category 4 storm
Op-Ed: The CDC’s covid-19 advice is wrong. If you’ve been exposed, you should be tested.
Justice Dept. requests nursing home covid-19 data from four Democratic governors
Election security officials see no sign of foreign threat to mail-in voting
USPS falsely tells people their mail is held ‘at the request of the customer’

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Herald-Republic Publisher Bob Crider announces retirement, capping 44-year journalism career
Yakima County reports 27 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday; hospitalizations down
Improving trends, more activity: Some indoor dining, church services OK’d in Yakima County
Yakima County sees increase in retail tax revenue despite pandemic
Yakima School District’s 16,000 students welcomed back to school – virtually

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Doctors hope expanded telemedicine access in Washington state becomes law after pandemic
Facing Race: Ask your race questions, share your story
Seattle Mariners, Sounders protest police shooting of Black man in Wisconsin

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Alaska native suspect in SPD East Precinct arson case to be charged with federal crimes
Jacob Blake’s aunt organizes Seattle rally
Capitol Hill businesses damaged in overnight protests
Downward trend in Pierce County COVID-19 cases could mean return to in-person learning
New COVID guidelines allow indoor seating for WA breweries under certain conditions
Secretary of state issues new postage rule for ballots

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Protesters dig in outside Seattle fire station; Jacob Blake’s aunt speaks out
Feds investigating arson at Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct
Nonprofit sounds the alarm, saying child care system could soon collapse
Major League teams call off games in a stand against racial injustice
Several protesters arrested while holding vigil for activist hit and killed on I-5
Some calling for City leaders to take stronger stance after attacks to police buildings
European flight safety agency to start Boeing 737 Max test flights

KNKX FM
Too Flush Crush: COVID And Over Planting Mean Too Many Northwest Wine Grapes Hanging Out

KUOW FM
Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change
Hurricane Laura Brings ‘Catastrophic Storm Surge’ And Fearsome Winds To Gulf Coast
Updates: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Blog: Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Report: Covid-19 weakens the already fragile nature of our child care system
CDC’s Changed Testing Guidelines Could Lead To Less Testing, Experts Fear
From Southern Hemisphere, Hints That U.S. May Be Spared Flu On Top Of COVID-19

Q13 TV (Fox)
Arsonists set fire to Seattle Police Officers Guild
Mariners, Sounders join other pro teams calling off games after police shooting of Jacob Blake
Interactive map shows abnormally high number of drownings in western Washington
3 WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake
‘It was like seeing myself shot:’ Jacob Blake’s aunt says community needs to show support
Governor Inslee allows school districts to pay bus drivers while students learn from home

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MyNorthwest.com
Washington secretary of state issues new postage rule for ballots
Three arrests, SPD dispersal order issued after clash with protesters
COVID-19 updates: State DOH formally investigating outbreak at St. Michael Medical Center
Full I-5 closure this weekend between Federal Way, Fife

Slog
Cops Pepper Spray Protesters at Summer Taylor Vigil, Other Protesters Bust Windows on 15th Ave
Portland Protesters Sue Trump Administration Over Abuse by Federal Officers
It Makes Perfect Sense That Jeff Bezos Is Worth $200 Billion
Seattle’s Crumbling Pier 58 to Vanish Sooner Than Expected
Sign Language Interpreter Gets Arrested While Making Portland Protests More Accessible

Wednesday, August 26

Here’s what we know about Tacoma’s USPS sorting machines and mail-in voting
Changes to the United States Postal Service causing mail sorting machines to be dismantled across the country have trickled down to Tacoma. The federal agency has been in the news recently over whether the Postmaster General will cut costs by reducing staffing and machinery that could impact some states’ mail-in ballots. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Drew Perine)

Overdose deaths spiked during pandemic shutdown, data shows
New data shows the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened another public health crisis — drug addiction. In Snohomish County, more people died from drug overdoses between March and July than in all of 2019, according to data from the Snohomish Health District. The anxiety and isolation, as well as limited clinical assistance, brought on by the pandemic have made it even more difficult to deal with addiction, experts say. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (File)

Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
Before the pandemic, over half a million children in Washington did not have access to licensed child care, and nearly one in five parents surveyed turned down a job offer or promotion due to child care issues, according to a detailed Child Care Industry Assessment Report released by the state Department of Commerce this week. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter.

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Associated Press
US-Canada border closure hurts Washington state town
Seattle’s MoPOP lays off 32 as museums prepare to reopen
New COVID-19 mandates on health care facilities get pushback
Feds provide grant to Washington state to boost unemployment pay for jobless
Portland police declare unlawful assembly outside City Hall
Anti-government activist Bundy arrested at Idaho Statehouse
Alaska Airlines hopes to add 4 flights from Paine Field
Portland protesters smash City Hall windows, 23 arrested
Farms pay $325K to settle guest worker mistreatment claims
NY wants court to declare mail disruptions unconstitutional
1 arrest in Seattle protest of police shooting of Black man
Vancouver school board backs retiring Chieftain mascot

Aberdeen Daily World
Clam population surges seen along coast
One additional positive COVID-19 Case reported Monday in Pacific County
Letter: Their sacrifice

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
‘Hard work’ lies ahead for Bellingham after community meetings on social justice
Calling it ‘the right thing to do,’ Bellingham City Council discusses crisis response team
Here’s what has happened to Whatcom home values during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bellingham march in support of national call for policing and criminal justice
One district sees COVID-19 case rate increase; one death in Whatcom reported Tuesday
Whatcom’s COVID numbers improving, but ‘million dollar question’ is when will we reopen?
Washington state reports 334 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths on Tuesday
Personal stories of racism shared on Listening sessions
Bellingham City Council discusses these options for a police oversight process
While pandemic has cost millions of jobs, some are actually paying down debt, poll says
20,000 COVID-19 cases may have spawned from a single conference in Boston, study finds
‘Catastrophic’ Laura likely to be a Category 4 hurricane: Here’s what that means
Trump wants to end the payroll tax. That could affect your retirement by 2023, feds say
30 states approved for Trump’s unemployment benefits. When could checks arrive?

Capital Press
Farms pay $325K to settle twice-dismissed EEOC allegations

Columbian
In Our View: Effective wilderness management crucial

Everett Herald (subscription required)
More good news: COVID infection rate continues to decline
Overdose deaths spiked during pandemic shutdown, data shows
County unemployment decreases to 8.8% as state mark stalls
Alaska Airlines anticipates more flights from Paine Field
Comment: Recall Greatest Generation’s sacrifices; wear a mask
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Editorial: No fair this year, but here’s a fair way to help

Issaquah Reporter
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Youth to protest Central Kitsap schools’ handling of sex abuse reports
Kitsap school districts notify employees of furloughs ahead of a remote start to school year
Blood banks working to collect convalescent plasma with COVID-19 antibodies
St. Michael patient: Hospital failed to notify all admitted to the facility of outbreak

News Tribune (subscription required)
Here’s what we know about Tacoma’s USPS sorting machines and mail-in voting
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County Council allocates CARES Act funds to schools
Washington state reports 334 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths on Tuesday
More layoffs, furloughs coming for Puyallup School District staff who can’t work remotely
Honduran refugee became ‘el campion’ to friends at Gig Harbor High
Lakewood family sues Pierce County health department over remote learning requirement
Second day of lower total for new COVID-19 cases reported in Pierce County

New York Times
Tracking Coronavirus Cases at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Immigration Agency Averts Work Force Furloughs, but Deep Cuts Loom
In Britain, an Idea to Reduce Racial Inequality Gains Momentum
The Fine Line Between Choice and Confusion in Health Care
Should Children Go Back to School? It Depends in Part on Your Politics

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia to commission a review of OPD’s investigation into Yvonne McDonald’s death
Thurston County unemployment rate rises to 10.4 percent in July
Thurston County announces 9 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
‘Taped up plastic face guards’: Nurses, union describe COVID-19 outbreak at hospital

Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend ad hoc committee hears police statistics
Clallam County to add staff for COVID-19 response
Pandemic takes toll on Jefferson Transit ridership, funding

Puget Sound Business Journal
Airline job cuts could pressure Congress and Trump on stimulus
State life science industry launches job push
Accountants helped clients apply for PPP, some have sued banks over payment
Speculation grows that Boeing will move all its 787 production to South Carolina

Seattle Times (subscription required)
For families across Washington, school online means tough choices in the coronavirus-battered economy
Before dealing with Seattle mayor’s budget vetoes, City Council will take some time to ‘reset’
Seattle police sergeant placed on leave after complaints over comments on video
Which schools should reopen first after coronavirus shutdowns? Start with young students, Bellevue-based institute says
Alaska salmon returning smaller amid climate change, competition with hatchery fish, study finds
Op-Ed: Party of two for the ‘parklet’? Year-round outdoor spaces good for restaurants, city
Editorial: Durkan right to pause Seattle budget, policing changes

Seattle Weekly
More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization

Skagit Valley Herald
June sales tax in Anacortes shows improvement
School districts preparing for staff reductions

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state

Spokesman Review
As council nears fluoride vote, residents asked to weigh in at community forum
Order in the fairgrounds: Trials could move to Spokane County Fair and Expo Center to allow for distancing
State challenges new rule on moving liquefied natural gas by rail
Spokane County’s jobless rate increased to 11.4% in July

Tri-City Herald
COVID infections continue to slip in Tri-Cities. No new deaths

USA Today
Scientists worry FDA could be pressured to approve COVID vaccine before it’s fully tested

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Numbers in Walla Walla, Umatilla counties continue to edge upward
Pacific Power extends suspension of late fees and disconnections
Meacham Complex fire containment continues
Burnout operations planned on Jungle Creek Fire if weather allows
Yakima County districts find creative ways to get students online

Washington Post
Two dead in Kenosha during Jacob Blake protests
Lewd videos, new harassment allegations paint disturbing picture of Washington NFL team
White House chief of staff says new executive actions are in the works to prevent airline furloughs
Ammon Bundy arrested after protesters storm Idaho capitol
Universities sound alarm as cases emerge just days into classes
Opinion: QAnon and racism are fueling more than U.S. politics. Germany should know.
Opinion: The FDA must stand up for itself and for science, not politics
Hurricane Laura expected to be ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 when it strikes Texas, Louisiana overnight
Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns as head of Liberty University, will get $10.5 million in compensation
Immigration agency says it won’t need to furlough employees
Cities, states fear they may lose critical FEMA dollars for virus response
School leaders fear that stricter lunch program eligibility in the fall could make it harder for students to eat

Yakima Herald Republic
Selah Council votes 4-3 to give attorney a raise
Back to school: How Yakima County parents are feeling, preparing for the new school year
Yakima County sees increase in retail tax revenue despite pandemic

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Point Roberts families fight for students to cross Canadian border for school and activities
Seattle Police sergeant placed on paid leave, investigated for incident caught on tape
‘Change has to be peaceful’: Jacob Blake’s aunt in Auburn speaks out
Facing Race: Ask your race questions, share your story

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Rioters tried to trap officers inside burning precinct using rebar and concrete
UW doctor puts out recommendations for resuming youth sports safely amid COVID-19
Who will get the additional $300 a week in unemployment assistance?

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Police spokesperson accuses rioters of ‘attempted murder’ for trying to barricade officers
Bremerton hospital workers speak out after COVID-19 outbreak
Flu vaccines arriving at local pharmacies across the Puget Sound
4 workers hurt during mishap in light rail transit tunnel

KUOW FM
SEATTLE SCHOOLS AND ITS TEACHERS UNION STILL NEGOTIATING HOW TO RESTART SCHOOL NEXT WEEK
Updates: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Blog: Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Go outside, and other tips for preserving sanity through the dark pandemic winter ahead

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle Police officer on paid leave after video shows officer nearly hit protesters with vehicle
3 shot, 2 killed in 3rd night of protests in Kenosha over Jacob Blake shooting
Family sues Pierce County Health Department over requiring school closures
UW Medicine recommends extra precautions for anyone playing sports
Woodinville teenager makes most of pandemic, launches podcast raising money to feed others
Leavenworth cancels 2020 Christmas Lighting Festival
State’s COVID-19 guidelines for agritourism farms could devastate industry this fall
Demonstration turns destructive in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood

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Crosscut
Opinion: The federal government abandoned us on coronavirus relief. What now?
After 100 years, wolverines are back at Mount Rainier

MyNorthwest.com
Workers say St. Michael Medical Center outbreak could have been prevented
COVID-19 updates: 71,705 cases in Washington state, 1,876 deaths
New metric, method updates for COVID-19 dashboards tracking statewide progress
Report: Pandemic stressing Washington’s ‘already fragile’ child care system

Slog
Washington Sues Trump Over USPS Cutbacks: Not Just Harmful, They’re Illegal
How to Protect Voters as Trump Attacks the USPS

Tuesday, August 25

Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform
When Annalesa Thomas read about another fatal shooting of a Black man by a Lakewood police officer, her heart sank. She knew that officer. He was part of a police team that used explosives to blow off the back door of her son’s home, and then killed him. And yet this officer, who was ruled by a jury to be liable in her son’s death, still was in a position to shoot and kill someone else. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)

Feds provide grant to Washington state to boost unemployment pay for jobless
More money is coming to Washington state’s unemployed, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA announced Monday the state has been approved for a grant under a lost wages assistance program. The grant funding will allow the state to provide $300 a week in jobless benefits to those who are unemployed due to COVID-19. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Jeff Chiu)

Spokane community leaders, activists look to road ahead after Wisconsin police shooting
When Kurtis Robinson, president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP, heard about the shooting of Jacob Blake, he thought, “Here we go again, they’re shooting us in the back.” Blake, 29, was shot by police Sunday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after police said they were responding to a domestic dispute. A widely shared cellphone video made by an onlooker showed Blake, who is Black, being shot in the back while leaning into his SUV where his three children sat. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Morry Gash)

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Associated Press
Portland police tear gas protesters attacking station
Kent police officer pleads not guilty to murder charge
Washington approved for federal $300 jobless aid boost
COVID-19 is ‘a crisis within a crisis’ for homeless people
About 30 virus cases reported at Washington state hospital
Stocks drift as Wall Street hugs record highs; yields climb
Jacob Blake’s dad says son left paralyzed by police shooting
Maskless crowd shatters glass to get to Idaho House session on virus
King County Council reverses course on Juneteenth holiday
Zoom reports partial outage as schools take up remote learning
CDC study suggests inmates should have been tested en masse
Wolverines return to Mount Rainier National Park after 100 years
Residents, lawmakers seek fix to U.S.-Canada border closure
Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far

Aberdeen Daily World
Quinault closes reservation to visitors after Covid increase
Commentary: Republican Secretary of State Kim Wyman: ‘When people vote by mail they love it’

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
More than 1 in 4 WA foster kids lost touch with school during spring distance learning
Washington state reports 359 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths on Monday
Feds provide grant to Washington state to boost unemployment pay for jobless
When could the mental health strain from the COVID-19 pandemic be the worst?
Greek Row parties tied to ‘substantial increase’ in coronavirus, WSU officials say
Whatcom County sees three more COVID-19 cases, state reports Monday
Coronavirus updates: FEMA announces Lost Wages Grant for Washington; state reaches 71,012 cases
What to know about the blood plasma treatment approved by the FDA to fight COVID-19
Laura strengthens to Category 1 hurricane, could dump a foot of rain in some areas
Chill. That asteroid sweeping by Earth before Election Day is the size of a mattress
Five New York Cities. That’s how much land wildfires have burned in California

Capital Press
Wildfires burning 1.8 million acres, mostly in California
EPA loses bid to toss out Washington dairy’s lawsuit
Inslee clamps down on agritourism activities
NORPAC makes deal with Syngenta; unsecured creditors next
Some wheat growers dodge falling number woes, some don’t
Washington farms may face testing costs

Columbian
Clark County rolls out emergency rent assistance program
Back to school a good time to look at habits built during pandemic and make changes
COVID-19 claims two Clark County women; 50 new cases reported over weekend
Anti-tolling initiative falls short of Oregon ballot
In Our View: Pandemic spurs innovation, transforms society

The Daily News
A boost for Mother Nature: Fish group works to restore South Fork Toutle
Bill Iyall steps down as Cowlitz Tribe chairman, COO
Kelso School District to hold school reopening Q&A Tuesday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
10-year, $11M project to end Stanwood flooding begins Monday
Comment: Speak now on what stays, what goes in Everett budget
Harrop: Stocks — and jobs — did better under Obama than Trump
Editorial: Honor 100 years of suffrage with your ballot
Letter: Reclaim salmon by reclaiming the Snake River

Federal Way Mirror
Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Islands’ Weekly
EDC survey on Sidney ferry privatization

Issaquah Reporter
More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Congress acts to stop USPS service reductions
OPALCO extends COVID-19 bill pay assistance

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Central Kitsap School District puts 118 employees on standby
Shooting reviews completed, Suquamish leaders rethinking relationship with Poulsbo
COVID-19 outbreak at St. Michael Medical Center linked to 45 cases
‘UUV city:’ Keyport leads the way on underwater drones
The 19th Amendment’s legacy on Kitsap’s women in leadership

News Tribune (subscription required)
Breach of nonprofit vendor including clients worldwide also ensnares MultiCare
Pierce County starts week with lowest COVID-19 single-day new case total since June
UP church starts new school for early learning, child care in response to COVID-19
Laptop distribution for Tacoma middle, high school kids starts Monday. Here are times
Opinion: It’s time for Gov. Inslee to call the state Legislature back for a special session
Opinion: Pierce County adds private schools to COVID-19 school cash bailout. It’s only fair

New York Times
Europe tried to limit mass layoffs, but the cuts are coming anyway
How Decades of Racist Housing Policy Left Neighborhoods Sweltering
The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African-Americans
Flu Season Could Make Coronavirus Testing Delays Even Worse
F.D.A. ‘Grossly Misrepresented’ Blood Plasma Data, Scientists Say

Olympian (subscription required)
Residents come to Olympia port commissioner’s defense after sexual harassment allegation
Coronavirus updates: Outbreak reported at state hospital; Alaska Airlines introduces touch-free travel
Thurston County reports 13 new cases of COVID-19 Monday
Washington state reports 359 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths on Monday
More than 1 in 4 WA foster kids lost touch with school during spring distance learning
Thurston County property revaluation notices to be mailed Monday
Thurston County ends week with 71 new COVID-19 cases, including 6 more on Sunday

Peninsula Daily News
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s telecommunciations tower running
Jefferson County Board of Health eyes racism resolution
9 new COVID-19 cases in Clallam County

Puget Sound Business Journal
FDA ‘grossly misrepresented’ blood plasma data, scientists say
Washington state public schools to spend $8.8M to boost student internet access
Opinion: Replacing the gas tax could cost drivers in more ways than one
FDA allows expanded use of plasma to treat coronavirus patients

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Here’s what in-person school in Washington will look like this fall, at a public and a private school
With flu season poised to collide with coronavirus, health officials in Washington say vaccination is more important than ever
Fire set outside Seattle police precinct, Capitol Hill windows smashed during overnight protest
Seattle-area home prices rise faster than nearly every other U.S. city, driven in part by younger homebuyers
King County Council reverses course on making Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees
Bremerton hospital says 45 have tested positive for COVID-19, and number likely to grow
Water rescue crews scramble amid deadliest August in years in the Seattle area
Op-Ed: What will it take to end the insulin-insecurity crisis?

Seattle Weekly
Families and friends gather in response to Auburn police officer’s charges
Free face masks available at King County Safeway location

Skagit Valley Herald
Next phase of Quiet Cove cleanup begins

Spokesman Review
Stevens County prosecutor asks judge for restraining order against commissioners
More than 70 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Whitman County in just four days, driven by young adults returning to Pullman
Spokane County crests 5,000 COVID cases, but incidence rate continues to fall
DeJoy defends Postal Service reforms in raucous House hearing
Spokane community leaders, activists look to road ahead after Wisconsin police shooting
Opinion: Dr. Paula Lantsberger and Dr. Reena Koshy: The storm of our lifetime has cost our livelihoods — it should not cost our lives

Tri-City Herald
156th death from COVID reported in the Tri-Cities area. New cases continue decline

USA Today
‘We shouldn’t have to beg’: Americans struggle without unemployment aid as Congress stalls on extending benefits

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Demonstrators rally in downtown Walla Walla after Wisconsin police shooting
Umatilla County reports three new COVID-19 deaths
Columbus statue face-off put on hold
Crews work toward containment of regional fires
Editorial: Childhood vaccinations must not to slowed by pandemic

Washington Post
Genetic analysis shows how one superspreading event sent virus across nation
Democrats probe unusual contract of former drug executive advising Trump administration vaccine effort
Police use tear gas on hundreds protesting shooting in Kenosha, Wis.
Facebook, Nextdoor and Reddit’s unpaid moderators struggle to manage divided communities
Calif. wildfires char 1.2 million acres; more than 100,000 flee
Government may suggest men limit alcoholic drinks to one per day
Permanent job losses expected to rise, putting recovery at risk

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County districts find creative ways to get students online
Burnout operations planned on Jungle Creek Fire if weather allows
Daily count of COVID-19 cases down to 14 in Yakima County
Yakima County sees 17 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, for 10th straight day under 60
Letter: House has passed a bill protecting the U.S. Postal Service. Now it’s up to the Senate

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Police: Officer injured, 1 arrested after multiple fires set during Seattle protest
Washington fire officials say new satellites are ‘game-changer’ for fighting wildfires
Residents of Point Roberts, Wash. desperate for help as US-Canada border closure stretches on
Washington State University begins semester online as coronavirus cases go up
Tacoma schools provides laptops for students in grades 6-12 ahead of remote learning

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Police precincts vandalized; officer injured during Seattle protests
Number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise amid outbreak at Bremerton Hospital
University Place church remodels building to offer child care this fall

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
1 arrested, officer injured in overnight Seattle protest over Wis. police shooting
Study: Seattle is No. 1 real estate market among large U.S. cities
King County Council reverses course on Juneteenth holiday
Seattle Public Schools superintendent pledges improved remote learning for students
Complaints about Seattle police spike following recent protests
Two letter sorting machines back online at Tacoma post office, spokesperson says
Kitsap County man unarmed when shot by deputy, officials say

KNKX FM
Tahoma School District reaches an agreement with its educators union on remote learning
Outbreak at Seattle shelter contributes to rise in COVID-19 cases in King County homeless population
Skagit County’s popular drive-through COVID testing site to limit service to locals

KUOW FM
THE SURPRISING WAYS PEOPLE WITH OCD RESPONDED TO CORONAVIRUS: ‘I’VE BEEN TRAINING FOR THIS MY WHOLE LIFE’
Why The Novel Coronavirus Is So ‘Superspready’
Updates: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Blog: Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
No antibodies? Don’t despair just yet
Record-Setting Blazes Continue To Rip Through Northern California

NW Public Radio
Large Crowds, Protesters Turn Out For Opening Day Of Idaho’s Special Legislative Session
Whitman County COVID Surge Traced To WSU, As Nearby U. Idaho Begins In-Person Semester
Crews Look Toward Containment For Palmer Fire, Using ‘Ping Pong Balls’ To Fight Fire With Fire
Why Rural America Is Pushing Back Against Post Office Cuts

Q13 TV (Fox)
Demonstration turns destructive in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood
Auburn officer Jeff Nelson pleads not guilty to murder charge
Washington state approved for federal $300 jobless aid boost
Working parents consider childcare, alternative options to help kids with remote learning

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Crosscut
Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform

Slog
Blame the Wealthy, Not the Left, for Seattle’s Coming Decline
What’s the Deal with the Recall Sawant Campaign?
Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl
Ahead of Council Recess, Mayor Durkan Vetoes Entire Rebalanced 2020 Budget
Untangling Last Weekend’s Dust-Up Between Cops and Protesters at the Shelterhouse

Monday, August 24

To achieve true public safety, we can’t go back to business as usual
As the New York University School of Law’s Reimagining Public Safety project put it, “Public safety means ensuring communities — especially historically marginalized communities — have the resources to address critical social problems, such as access to housing, food security, transportation, and healthcare, in an effective and humane way. It means empowering those communities to participate in shaping what public safety looks like.” Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Steve Ringman)

As Census Count Resumes, Doubts About Accuracy Continue to Grow
Covid-19 and rising mistrust of the government on the part of hard-to-reach groups like immigrants and Latinos already had made this census challenging. But another issue has upended it: an order last month to finish the count a month early, guaranteeing that population figures will be delivered to the White House while President Trump is still in office. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Eleanor Lutz and Scott Reinhard)

Washington’s year of remote school is beginning. But some households still can’t connect.
When a district survey asked if students had internet access at home, Jessica Robinson responded that her elementary-aged daughter did not. Along State Route 410 west of Naches, satellite service is their only option — and they pay for the service. But it cuts out frequently if more than one cellphone is connected or if a neighbor starts streaming a show, she said. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (PhotoCredit)

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Associated Press
Quinault Indian Nation closes to visitors due to COVID-19
Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding
30 coronavirus cases in outbreak at Bremerton hospital
Washington state asks Canada for aid with isolated residents
German hospital: Poisoning signs found in Russian dissident
Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
Big California wildfires burn on as death toll reaches 7
Storm Marco closes in on Louisiana as Laura buffets Cuba
Portland cops tear gas protesters attacking police station
House passes bill to reverse changes blamed for mail delays
Facebook stirs anger, abandons drilling gear on Oregon coast
As Postal Service refuses to describe mail delivery changes in Washington, state officials scramble to protect mail ballots
WSU sends alert of substantial increase in COVID-19 cases in young adults
Boeing’s 787 choice could gut Washington state’s aircraft industry
Can kids in Washington state be found truant for not showing up to online school?
Fire set at police precinct as protesters gather in Portland
2 US buildings closed in Portland after threat received
Judge denies motion by Oregon schools to reopen in-person
Spokane bomb squad recover homemade device at hospital
No turning back in the state that pioneered voting by mail
Washington man unarmed when shot by deputy, officials say
Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Riot declared outside Portland public safety building
As shoppers stay away, small stores seek refuge online
Portland protest turns violent, federal police clear plaza
Pandemic adds risk to already dangerous job of firefighting
Seattle mayor to veto City Council’s cuts to police, budget
About 30 virus cases reported at Bremerton hospital

Aberdeen Daily World
An otherwise normal Little League title game means more in pandemic
Hoquiam School District furloughs 58 classified staff, cuts hours of 13 more, in response to online learning model
AHS to distribute computers to students next week
GHC dealing with, adapting to instruction in the age of a pandemic
Commentary: Our long national nightmare is back — worse than ever!

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State passes 71k cases; officials respond to outdoor overcrowding
Here are the issues Whatcom schools face as they open, which is this week for one district
Whatcom County sees four more COVID-19 cases, state reports Sunday
Bellingham City Council to discuss police oversight board, 24/7 crisis response team
As Bellingham schools open, online learning ‘will look much different‘ than last year
When rains arrive, how will you exercise? Bellingham fitness centers explore solutions
Whatcom County sees seven more COVID-19 cases, state reports Saturday
This is why public health officials say getting a flu shot is especially important now
You need an appointment for the DOL these days — and they are hard to come by
Whatcom County sees five more COVID-19 cases Friday, state reports
Washington state reports 417 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Washington state reports 816 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths Saturday
Washington state reports 390 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths Friday
State continues to regain jobs lost to pandemic, but at a slower rate
Inslee asks Canadian PM to help find a solution for Point Roberts’ COVID isolation
Smoke from California, Colorado wildfires has blanketed skies all the way to Kansas
Tropical Storm Marco will bring rain, wind to the Gulf Coast. Here’s the latest

Capital Press
Inslee clamps down on agritourism activities
Washington farms may face testing costs

Columbian
Declining COVID-19 activity in Clark County won’t translate to expanded school access
In Clark County, vote-by-mail called a clear winner
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Dealing with the new normal

The Daily News
Alabama Street camp conditions worsen, officials look to future plan

Everett Herald (subscription required)
10-year, $11M project to end Stanwood flooding begins Monday
Thousands are still waiting for unemployment in Washington
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Yay! Edmonds, Mukilteo weekend ferry runs back to 2 boats
Commentary: Let’s not blow a second chance to halt Covid-19

Highline Times
Opinion: Toast to this city’s better future

The Inlander
Leaders in the Inland Northwest urge for the removal of racist landmarks and legacies, and for the historical record to be corrected

Islands’ Weekly
Boating Program reminds public to be safe on the water
Secretary of State says USPS will maintain excellent delivery standards during general election
Guidelines for parents considering home-based group learning

Issaquah Reporter
South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Tips and tricks for wearing cloth face coverings

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Suquamish leaders rethinking relationship with Poulsbo
COVID-19 outbreak reported at St. Michael
Kitsap sees slight dip in COVID-19 cases

New York Times
Researchers document first case of virus reinfection
Zoom Reports Partial Outage as Many Schools Return to Remote Learning
As Census Count Resumes, Doubts About Accuracy Continue to Grow

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia seeking residents to help with use of deadly force investigations
Thurston County ends week with 71 COVID-19 cases, including 6 more on Sunday

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam schools plan distance learning
COVID-19 cases climb on Peninsula
Culvert replacement scheduled near Quilcene on Highway 101
Sequim COVID relief food care package distribution has new location
State adds ferries to two routes

Puget Sound Business Journal
Mayor Durkan vetoes Seattle council’s cop-cutting budget plan
Report: Seattle metro on pace for huge plunge in new apartments
As evictions loom, lawyers are gearing up to help

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Water rescue crews scramble amid deadliest August in years in the Seattle area
Washington’s year of remote school is beginning, but some households still can’t connect
FYI Guy: Why President Trump’s tweets about the ‘suburban housewife’ are so antiquated
Ishisaka: To achieve true public safety, we can’t go back to business as usual
Seattle police Chief Carmen Best asked for pension estimates two weeks before announcing retirement
Shelter for women and families with children opens in Kirkland, with COVID-19 modifications
Washington state auditor and lawmakers target ‘unauditable’ local government districts (Pollet)
Parties around WSU’s Greek Row linked to ‘substantial increase’ in COVID-19 cases
Bremerton hospital gives few details on COVID-19 outbreak; number of cases not specified
Stateline: Some states aren’t waiting for the feds to create COVID-19 worker safety rules
Boeing’s 787 choice could gut Washington state’s aircraft industry
Op-Ed: Pandemic underscores the importance, inequities of child-care system
Editorial: Step up and be counted as census deadline looms
Editorial: Slade Gorton, a true public servant, left us words to live by

Seattle Weekly
King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention

Skagit Valley Herald
Trapping continues for the Asian giant hornet
Challenges continue for nursing homes as state cuts funding
New courtroom allows jury trials to begin
Health trust planning for COVID-19 recovery
Skagit joins forces with other counties

Spokesman Review
Community-oriented policing has a long history in Spokane with two robust volunteer programs
Getting There: While ridership is down, STA services won’t be cut this fall
Inland Northwest tribes race to avoid undercount after Census Bureau cuts door-to-door outreach by a month
‘No honor in genocide’: Native Americans rally to change name of Fort George Wright Drive
State challenges new rule on moving liquefied natural gas by rail
Inslee ‘cautiously pleased’ in decline of COVID-19 cases, as he allows bowling alleys to reopen
New jobless claims in the state, county declined last week
WSU sends alert of substantial increase in COVID-19 cases in young adults
Investigation finds no evidence of gender discrimination against former WSU provost
Shawn Vestal: Prosecutor’s semantic battle against equity undermines efforts to set a better course for justice
Opinion: Dr. Bob Lutz and Maria Howard: Benchmarks to reopen schools are achievable
Opinion: Judge Maryann Moreno: Racial equity must be part of criminal justice reform
Opinion: Rep. Debra Lekanoff and the Washington State Farm Bureau: Food is not a political issue

Tri-City Herald
Here is why more than 2,000 Tri-Cities primary ballots were rejected
‘Back the Blue’ rally draws counter-protest in Pasco
Tri-Cities home prices and sales continue to surge. The reason may surprise you
COVID takes Tri-Cities economy down, but not out. The challenges ahead
Editorial: Congress must act now, before Washington state’s unemployed hit bottom

Vancouver Business Journal
‘We can take responsibility for the safety of our community’
COVID-19 is no match for Pacific Northwest businesses, according to 2020 Business in the Northwest report

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Crews make progress against several regional fires
Residents rally behind Postal Service with demonstration Saturday
Walla Walla County commissioners to consider legacy of Columbus statue
Walla Walla Catholic Schools reverse course, plan for online learning for grades 3-12
Editorial: Lawsuit to protect mail-in voting helps keep voting honest

Washington Post
Video shows Wisconsin police shooting a Black man multiple times as he enters a car
USPS leader faces grilling from House panel over mail-in ballots
China says it began public use of trial vaccine in July
Scientists express doubts about treatment touted by Trump
Op-Ed: At this rate, it’ll take 60 years to reach gender equality in U.S. politics
TikTok filing lawsuit against Trump administration to fight impending ban
Kellyanne Conway to leave White House, citing need to focus on family
New Zealand mosque attack victims confront gunman in courtroom
U.S. faces back-to-school laptop shortage
As students head back to college, virtually or in person, counseling centers hope to provide mental health support

Yakima Herald Republic
Washington’s year of remote school is beginning. But some households still can’t connect.
A fast air attack is vital to fight wildfires; those aircraft are even more important this year
Bulk meal distribution for Yakima School District students to resume Wednesday, with tweaks
Yakima Health District reports 37 new coronavirus cases in county Saturday
Other Views: Congress needs to act now, before Washington state’s unemployed hit bottom

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Quinault Indian Nation closed to visitors due to COVID-19
WSU Greek Row area tied to an increase in COVID-19 cases
Seattle infectious disease experts skeptical about ‘breakthrough’ plasma treatment for COVID-19
Shoreline restaurant owner fights to survive financial struggles from the pandemic

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Push to get ballistic vests and helmets for Seattle fire crews
Protesters sound alarm on cuts to Postal Service
Laptop distribution for Tacoma middle, high school kids starts Monday
Think you’ve already had it? Study reveals COVID-19 was likely in Seattle as early as Christmas
Bowling gets rolling again in Phase 2 and 3 of Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start plan
Mayor Durkan vetoes City Council’s budget plan to cut police funding
3 King County libraries close due to suspected COVID-19 cases
Overcrowding leads to closure of access to Lake Cushman, Staircase entrance to Olympic National Park
Former student sues school district after mass shooting
More than 2.5M vote in WA primary

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Auburn cop to face judge Monday on murder, assault charges
Doctors warn of COVID-19 amid flu season in the fall
WSU reports ‘substantial increase’ in COVID-19 cases among students
Durkan’s veto spares Navigation Team for now but future of homeless response uncertain
Washington firefighters help battle wildfires raging across California
Two groups gather in Olympia one for Black Lives Matter, the other in support of police

KNKX FM
Auburn police officer charged with murder under new I-940 rules
As many school districts plan remote learning, Kittitas aims for in-person school
Students in the Highline district push for youth to be part of teacher hiring committees
LISTEN: Police officers in Washington state are rarely decertified, investigation finds

KUOW FM
To Manage Wildfire, California Looks To What Tribes Have Known All Along
FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma As Emergency Treatment For COVID-19
1,000 More Coronavirus Deaths In The Past Day, CDC Says
Blog: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Louisiana Braces For ‘One-Two Punch’ Of Storms As Marco And Laura Approach Shore
House Approves Bill That Blocks Changes At Postal Service Until After The Election
More Than 6,500 Teachers Have Had Unfair Student Debts Erased
What It Looks Like When School, And Everything Else, Happens At Home
Mayor Durkan vetoes Seattle City Council’s police cuts
As Wildfires Continue To Spread In California, Its Governor Seeks Outside Help
Coronavirus FAQ: So Do Lots Of People Get COVID-19 From Flying?
Search and rescue crews noticing rise in rescue calls across western Washington
Food insecurity rates in King County nearly double as pandemic continues
For Students With Disabilities, Schools Say They Have To Do Better In The Fall

NW Public Radio
Coronavirus FAQ: So Do Lots Of People Get COVID-19 From Flying?
Security And Ballot Drop Boxes In Washington: How It Works

Q13 TV (Fox)
Health officials warn COVID-19 cases rising significantly near WSU Pullman’s Greek Row
The Divide: Post Office Politics
Oversight agency announces 87 investigations into Seattle Police protest conduct
Local movie theaters open doors to customers for the first time in months
New documents reveal USPS service standards dropped significantly ‘across the board’

Web

Crosscut
Will King County public transit survive COVID-19?
Rural Washington neighbors fight wildfires in ‘no man’s land’
Seattle mayor to veto City Council budget, including police cuts

Slog
Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl
Slog AM: College Kids Spreading Coronavirus, Another Horrifying Video of Cops Shooting a Black Dad, Washington Wildfires Tough to Reach
Ahead of Council Recess, Mayor Durkan Vetoes Entire Rebalanced 2020 Budget

Friday, August 21

Auburn police officer charged with murder under new I-940 rules
For the first time, the voter-approved Initiative 940 is being used to criminally prosecute an officer over use of force. Auburn police officer Jeff Nelson, 41, has been charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault — both felonies — for fatally shooting 26-year-old Jesse Sarey during an arrest last year. His arraignment is scheduled for Monday. Continue reading at KNKX. (Elaine Thompson)

What would make it safe to reopen Washington’s schools with COVID-19 still a threat? In short: It’s up to everybody.
It could have gone another way. Perhaps like this: The state could have lifted the stay-at-home order more gradually, and people could have stayed home, or away from each other, for the greater good. Bars could have stayed closed. Testing and contact tracing efforts could have been more widespread, and equitable. Other decisions affecting adults — their ability to get back to work, to vacation — could have considered the consequences. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Mike Siegel)

WA State updates COVID-19 guidance for bowling, museums, agritourism, motor sports
Gov. Jay Inslee has put out new guidance for bowling, museums and agritourism in Washington state and updated guidance for some outdoor recreation such non-spectator motor sports. “We have worked with stakeholders for weeks and sometimes months to arrive at these guidelines,” he said in a statement Thursday. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Bryan Woolston)