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Monday, October 12

Civil rights groups to Inslee: Stop sending children to facilities like the one that killed Cornelius Fredericks
This spring, a Black teenager named Cornelius Fredericks was restrained by the staff at a youth academy in Michigan because he threw a sandwich. Fredericks, 16, was pinned down for more than 10 minutes, saying “I can’t breathe” before he died, according to a lawsuit. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Tina Pinedo)

Kindergarten enrollment is way down in WA. What does it mean for kids and families?
The children struggle to mute and un-mute their microphones. Squirming at kitchen tables and makeshift desks, their small voices occasionally squeak through laptop speakers, asking the teacher — who long ago established herself as a saint and a zen master — why the feed is glitching or how come they can’t see the lesson on the screen. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Bob Brawdy)

UW releases latest US COVID-19 model, projecting death toll
Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) released new numbers, updating its COVID-19 death toll forecast through Feb. 1, 2021, in the U.S. The U.S. has seen daily deaths increase slightly to about 750 per day since August, and the newest model shows that number climbing to nearly 2,900 daily by the end of December, bringing the total deaths to about 363,000. Continue reading at KIRO7 TV.

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Associated Press
Washington Apple Commission downgrades crop forecast
State has fined 11 businesses over COVID-19 mask mandate
Decision pending on whether to replace West Seattle Bridge
COVID-19 coverage safety net has plenty of holes in US
Washington law allows bikes to use stop signs as yield signs
Lightning strikes ferry near Edmonds
‘One step forward, two steps back’: Pelosi dismisses latest White House COVID-19 aid offer
Global watchdog proposes tax overhaul for Big Tech
Stocks climb, closing out biggest weekly gain in 3 months
Protesters knock down Roosevelt, Lincoln statues in Portland
Lightning knocks Washington state ferry out of service
Oregon relaxes some asbestos rules to speed wildfire cleanup
Mechanical problems likely cause of industrial plant fire
Dairy industry commits to carbon neutrality or better by 2050
Lightning strikes Washington State Ferry
Court: Press, others remain exempt from dispersal orders
Felon who made ‘ghost guns’ sentenced to 5 years in prison
Washington state AG office fires chief investigator

Aberdeen Daily World
Guideline changes won’t affect local preps much
Safe Start Plan doesn’t do enough, say local bar/restaurant owners
Days after resumption of on-site learning, Raymond Elementary “individual” tests positive for COVID-19
GHPUD’s shut-off moratorium ends next week, but Inslee could step in
COVID cases reach 563, free testing moves to Elma Fairgrounds next week
Pacific County COVID-19 case count at 91
Flu shots especially encouraged this season by health officials
Op-ed: A good democracy requires disagreement, conflict and argument

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
COVID-19 case counts for Washington, Whatcom County delayed due to processing issues
Whatcom County sees four new COVID-19 cases Saturday
Apartments may still be hard to find in Bellingham, but are rent prices improving?
Canadian immigration agency issues warning to families ready for cross-border reunions
After big increase Thursday, Whatcom County sees four new COVID-19 cases Friday
Inslee extends eviction moratorium through 2020, will use $15M grant to aid businesses
Highland Health COVID-19 outbreak spreads to 15 more people, causes 4 more deaths
Washington state reports 475 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
U.S. Navy, state leaders at odds over proposal that could affect Washington’s orcas
4 governors agree to work together as NW salmon may have just 20 to 30 years left
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Friday for Washington state
Coronavirus updates: State passes 93k cases
At-home saliva COVID-19 test kits available in some states. How accurate are they?
Coronavirus updates: State nears 92k cases; cases in UW student outbreak rise
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Thursday for Washington state
Whatcom County sees largest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases since June

Capital Press
WSDA predicts COVID-driven demand on food banks will last years
Apple sales focus on ‘home court’
Boosting barley: New WSU malt quality laboratory could increase barley acreage, profits
WDFW seeks seat on board overseeing conservation districts

Columbian
For 3rd day, Oregon reported more than 400 COVID-19 cases
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Good eats news; getting soaked

The Daily News
Sex ed bill, if passed, would have little local effect

Everett Herald (subscription required)
For some Snohomish County kids, a warehouse is a schoolhouse
Local libraries preparing to reopen at limited capacity
How do you teach auto shop remotely? Edmonds class finds out
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: Want to help restaurants open up? #MaskUpWA

Highline Times
Junction Public Safety Meeting will look at local crime and solutions Oct. 13
SDOT update on West Seattle Bridge stabilization and release of stuck bearing
Op-ed: SDOT needs to do a more honest evaluation of an Immersed Tube Tunnel

The Inlander
Civil rights groups to Inslee: Stop sending children to facilities like the one that killed Cornelius Fredericks

Islands’ Weekly
San Juan County extends CARES Small Business Relief Grant deadline and eligibility
Letter from the Salish Sea
Editorial: Celebrating LGBTQ+ history this October

Journal of the San Juan Islands
State to provide $300,000 in emergency grants to Washington shellfish growers

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
South Kitsap, Bremerton announce Nov. 9 return to classroom for some students
Graham: Kitsap high schools ramp up return-to-play discussions
148-unit apartment complex planned for Clear Creek Road in Silverdale
Kitsap County, cities received $24.4 million in COVID-19 relief. Here’s where that money has gone

News Tribune (subscription required)
Restoration of busy Puyallup bridge means 18-month closure
Bartell joins 2 other regional chains in succumbing to changing landscape of business
Pierce County reports 98 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: State passes 93k cases
Orting moves into new $6.5 million city hall
Will a homeless shelter finally open in East Pierce County? Records show a plan for it
Fire, explosions damage asphalt plant near Commencement Bay, Tacoma fire says
Kindergarten enrollment is way down in WA. What does it mean for kids and families?

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston schools struggle to provide internet access needed for remote learning
Olympia business among 11 fined for violating L&I mask rules
Thurston County COVID-19 cases soar on Sunday, rise by 25 to overall total of 1,445
National Guard cyber experts working to protect Washington state’s election security
Can communities of color get Congress’ help with the impact of climate change?
Protester who climbed tree in Capitol Forest is still ‘going strong,’ friend says
Could a ‘golden mask’ be in your business’s future? Thurston health officials think so

Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles School District avoids staff cuts
Clallam County reports two additional virus cases
Clallam, Jefferson counties avoiding third wave so far
EYE ON CLALLAM: County considers 2021 budget

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA just made PPP forgiveness easier for smaller loans. What about everyone else?
Fewer colleges than expected close because of Covid-19
Port of Seattle urges strict Covid-19 safety plans before Alaska cruises resume
Seattle, Tacoma working waterfronts wait for other parts of economy to rebound
Yelp says it will mark pages of businesses accused of racist conduct
Opinion: Privacy challenges ahead for telehealth adopters

Skagit Valley Herald
Anacortes stormwater coming under closer watch
Police department’s social worker has had big impact
Wolverines denied federal protection
Community Foundation grants bolster nonprofits

Spokesman Review
WSU, Gonzaga cancel spring break amid COVID-19 outbreak concerns
Spokane Police Department launches Safe Place program, encourages reporting of hate crimes
Spokane-area movie theaters to reopen with reduced capacity
‘We’re still here’: Colville tribal member’s long battle against declaration of extinction reaches Canadian Supreme Court
Doctor says Trump won’t transmit virus, stays mum on tests
Interim president David May: EWU will be ‘resized and refocused’ due to pandemic, budget cuts
In annual report, Spokane’s police watchdog repeats calls for independence

Tri-City Herald
Back to class: Finley, Burbank students return to school. Kennewick is next
Youngest of 14 newly announced Tri-Cities COVID victims was in his 40s
4 governors agree to work together as NW salmon may have just 20 to 30 years left
14 more COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities area, after audit of death certificates
As state COVID-19 numbers tick upward, Inslee concerned about autumn
PNNL says online posts linking a Tri-Cities employee to the Proud Boys are unfounded

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
4 governors agree to work together for Northwest salmon
Pandemic buying depletes stores of big-ticket items
Amazon’s turnover rate amid pandemic is at least double the average
Wildfires deliver devastating hit to wildlife
Spokane becomes one of the first 15 cities in the world equipped with new ebikes
Environmental groups to dismiss case against Lower Valley dairy owners
Editorial: States does have authority to suspend scofflaws’ licenses

Washington Post
Trump’s Supreme Court nominee appears before Senate panel
White House pivots again on stimulus negotiations after bipartisan backlash
Trump’s children brought Secret Service money to the family business with their visits, records show
North Korea’s ‘monster’ missile sends menacing message to next U.S. president
Louisiana officials survey hurricane’s devastation and wonder how much federal aid they can expect
Trump taps U.S. Marine Band for White House event and raises questions about employing the military for political purposes
Landlords, lobbyists launch legal war against Trump’s eviction moratorium, aiming to unwind renter protections

Yakima Herald Republic
Three Yakima Valley school districts receive grant to expand youth mental health services
Bloomberg: The Fed is right and Trump is wrong: Stimulus can’t wait

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KING5 TV (NBC)
King County judges: Lack of electronic home detention 24/7 monitoring is against the law; courts will reduce use
Black-owned coffee shop in Shoreline rebounds with help from community after arson

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Growing Seattle homeless encampments bring new problems, mounting frustration
Fire, explosions erupt at asphalt plant in Tacoma, causing damage
Defend police rally attracts dozens of black-clad opponents
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Puget Sound region
Washington AG’s senior criminal investigator fired over BLM incident
President’s physician says Trump no longer a transmission risk
UW releases latest US COVID-19 model, projecting death toll
Rally held outside Northshore School District administration building demanding in-person special education classes
Wash. State Ferries sees increased ridership, reinstated schedules
Building that houses iconic Tacoma clothing store, barbershop to be razed for apartments

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
New COVID-19 projections from IHME show more cases, deaths; cold weather could be a factor

KNKX FM
WATCH LIVE: Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Enrollment in public schools across the state has dropped amid shift to remote learning
New whale watch licensing system will reduce noise, disturbance of endangered orcas

KUOW FM
WATCH LIVE: AMY CONEY BARRETT’S SUPREME COURT CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
Democrats To Frame Barrett As Foe Of Affordable Care Act In Confirmation Hearings
How The Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings For Amy Coney Barrett Will Work
Medical Residents Learn To Treat The Growing Health Hazards Of Climate Change
KLOG: Gun deaths are way up in Seattle
READ: Amy Coney Barrett’s Opening Statement In Her Confirmation Hearing
‘Courts Are Not Designed To Solve Every Problem,’ Barrett To Say In Opening Statement
Call For Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts To Be Disclosed
When will students return to the classroom in Seattle Public Schools?
China Joins WHO-Led Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort As U.S. Sits It Out
Gun Control Groups Voice ‘Grave Concerns’ About Supreme Court Nominee’s Record
Enrollment Is Dropping In Public Schools Around the Country
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Supreme Court Refuses To Block Lower Court Order On Abortion Pills
Trump Touts Antibody Treatments For COVID-19, But Evidence Is Incomplete
Trump Still On Steroids: How These Drugs Are Typically Used To Treat COVID-19
How Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Might Hinder Climate Action

NW Public Radio
As Barrett Hearings Begin, A Look At Trump-McConnell Judge Appointments (Mostly White Males)
Conservation Groups Vow Challenge After Federal Decision Not To Protect Wolverines

Q13 TV (Fox)
Brandi Kruse: Is Seattle’s mayor the loneliest person in politics?

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MyNorthwest.com
IHME releases new projections for COVID-19 death toll by February
Possible tornado damages trees in Grays Harbor County
Edmonds ferry struck by lightning Saturday, route down to one boat
COVID-19 updates: Alaska Airlines offers rapid testing for Hawaii-bound travelers
Report finds culture of gender discrimination at Seattle-area tech companies

Friday, October 9

Inslee extends Washington’s moratorium on evictions through Dec. 31
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday he would extend the existing moratorium on evictions in light of the economic downturn sparked by the new coronavirus. The extension will keep the moratorium in place through Dec. 31. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)

FBI charges six who it says plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as seven more who wanted to ignite civil war face state charges
Federal and state officials revealed Thursday that they had thwarted a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, unsealing charges against 13 people who they say were involved in various plans to attack law enforcement, overthrow the government and ignite a civil war. Officials said the conspiracy — which was supposed to come to fruition before the election — seemed to be an ominous indication of how America’s civil unrest has energized violent extremists. Continue reading at Washington Post. (Associated Press)

Washington, Idaho refugee advocates decry Trump administration’s historically low resettlement limit
Advocates for refugees in Eastern Washington and Idaho are crying foul after the Trump administration on Sept. 30 proposed a historically low cap on the number of people to be given refuge in the United States. In a notification to Congress less than an hour before a statutory deadline, the administration proposed limiting refugee admissions to 15,000 in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, down more than 82% since Trump took office and the lowest cap since the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program was established in 1980. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Molly Quinn)

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Associated Press
Decision pending on whether to replace West Seattle Bridge
Washington state AG office fires chief investigator
State has fined 11 businesses over COVID-19 mask mandate
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31
What do loosened restrictions mean for youth sports in Washington?
US layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid
State Supreme Court rejects effort to recall Seattle mayor
Air quality advisory again issued for much of Oregon

Auburn Reporter
Latest COVID numbers for Auburn and King County

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Inslee: Washington state to extend eviction halt, use $15M federal grant to aid businesses
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Thursday for Washington state
Whatcom County sees largest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases since June
As some Whatcom students return next week, another district reveals its in-person plans
Enrollment is down at schools during COVID-19. Here’s what that means to Whatcom districts

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Boeing Future of Flight at Paine Field reopens — without tours
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Washington eviction moratorium extended through Dec. 31

Issaquah Reporter
State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Mayor presents the 2021 City of Issaquah budget

Peninsula Daily News
One new COVID-19 case in Clallam County
Clallam County to disperse more COVID-19 relief funds

Puget Sound Business Journal
‘Bankruptcy will be the answer for many retailers,’ analyst says
The feds won’t tax PPP loan forgiveness — but some states might
New forgiveness application for PPP borrowers with smaller loans
Workers with health insurance face rising out-of-pocket costs
While millions lost jobs, some executives made millions in company stock

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Coronavirus daily news updates, October 9: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
Inslee extends Washington’s moratorium on evictions through Dec. 31
What do Gov. Inslee’s loosened COVID-19 restrictions mean for youth sports in Washington?

Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon council reviews CARES funding, 2021 budget
Skagit County COVID-19 cases spiking again
Hunting, fishing seasons in full swing

Snoqualmie Valley Record
North Bend news: Water conservation and city projects
State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims

Spokesman Review
Inslee extends rent moratorium through end of December
Governor warns college students spreading the virus: ‘There will be consequences’
Washington, Idaho refugee advocates decry Trump administration’s historically low resettlement limit
New jobless claims still declining in state, Spokane County
Opinion: Dawn Sidell, RN: Balancing the budget: Thinking about the who along with the how

Tri-City Herald
Despite Tri-Cities ‘high risk’ COVID rate, school reopening can be OK, says doctor
Longtime Kennewick School Board leader sickened with COVID
Hanford has had 175 cases of COVID-19, but no known site outbreak

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Oregon sees highest COVID-19 daily case count yet
Yakima to be part of Microsoft pilot project to preserve smaller newsrooms
Editorial: Cuts coming to balance the city of Walla Walla’s budget

Washington Post
FBI charges six who it says plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as seven more who wanted to ignite civil war face state charges

Yakima Herald Republic
Voting 101: How Yakima County voters can submit their ballot
Firefighting gear, police vehicle replacements among Yakima city budget needs
Yakima County reports 29 new COVID-19 cases; no additional deaths

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Report: Alaska Airlines, Boeing in talks for 737 MAX order
WSDOT warns about closures on 1st Ave. S. bridge, a detour for the closed West Seattle Bridge
Non-tribal cardroom worries Washington winter could make them fold
Inslee announces $15 million in federal funding for small businesses

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Antibody cocktail given to President Trump to be tested on patients in Seattle
Peninsula School District pauses return to classrooms
Physician says Trump can return to public engagements Saturday: Live updates
Amazon responds to accusations about warehouse worker safety, shows COVID-19 changes
Despite eased rules, many movie theaters will remain closed
‘Forgotten’: Bothell family says remote learning plan failing special needs child
Tents extend outdoor dining in Kent

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘This is very disturbing:’ What is being done to protect Gov. Inslee from threats?
‘Black Lives Matter’ mural with anti-police messaging causes controversy in Seattle
COVID-19: Inslee extends eviction moratorium, announces grant for aid to businesses
Seattle researchers recruit volunteers for Regeneron antibody drug used to treat President

KNKX FM
Enrollment in public schools across the state has dropped amid shift to remote learning
Seattle customers react with sadness to news of $95 million sale of Bartell Drugs to Rite Aid
New whale watch licensing system will reduce noise, disturbance of endangered orcas

KUOW FM
‘Everything’s Gone’: Rural Washington Struggles After ‘Blow Torch’ Of A Wildfire
Contact Tracing Still Taking Place For Recent Trump Fundraiser
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Discusses Plot To Overthrow State’s Government
Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?
Trump Calls Harris A ‘Monster,’ Reviving A Pattern Of Attacking Women Of Color
Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Behind Plot To Kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Supreme Court Refuses To Block Lower Court Order On Abortion Pills
Puget Sound doctors picket, threaten to strike against MultiCare amid Covid-19 safety concerns
‘The day I was reduced to a Black birthing body.’ A doctor reflects on pregnancy
Trump Says Gold Star Families May Have Infected Him With COVID-19
White House Physician Expects Trump’s ‘Safe Return To Public Engagements’ Saturday
Past CDC Director Urges Current One To Stand Up To Trump
How Have American Billionaires Gotten Richer Despite Pandemic Recession?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Pelosi announces bill under 25th Amendment after questioning Trump’s fitness to serve
University of Washington researchers starting clinical trial on Regeneron COVID treatment
Renters, property owners say Inslee’s extension of eviction moratorium falls short
UW Medical: 1 in 3 COVID survivors experiencing long-term symptoms post virus
SPD launches new community response team, reports immediate success and faster response times to 911 calls

Thursday, October 8

Washington’s re-opening plan just got more flexible
Libraries, theaters, some youth sports and more will now have fewer restrictions in Washington state during certain stages of re-opening. It’s part of Governor Inslee’s revised plan announced Tuesday as Washington looks towards the fall. It outlines what activities are possible while keeping coronavirus at bay. Continue reading at KUOW. (Joshua McNichols)

Report: Washington dubbed top state to be an educator during 2020
Washington state ranked as the best state for teachers, according to a recent report by WalletHub. The report compared 50 states (and D.C.) in the U.S. based on key indicators of teacher friendly environments. WalletHub noted that teachers in some states are more fairly paid and better protected in the current pandemic than in others. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (WalletHub)

With months to spare, 2020 ties record on billion-dollar natural disasters, NOAA says
With months left in 2020, the United States has already tied a record for the most billion-dollar natural disasters. So far, the country has had more than a dozen climate and weather catastrophes that cost at least $1 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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Associated Press
DOJ lawyer in Seattle: ‘America deserves better’ than Barr
US officials: Climate change not a threat to rare wolverine
Data shows enrollment decline in Washington state schools
ACLU sues over state suspending licenses due to unpaid fines
Cases in University of Washington student outbreak top 200
US layoffs still high, but so is skepticism on jobless data
ACLU sues state for suspending drivers’ licenses over unpaid fines
DA declines to prosecute 70% of Portland protest cases
Veterinarians warn of rise in canine parvovirus
2020 ties record on billion-dollar natural disasters, NOAA says
Am I immune to the coronavirus if I’ve already had it?
US jobless claims declined last week while remaining elevated
Report: Offenders on home detention not monitored 24/7
Seattle Human Rights Commission calls for mayor to resign
Bartell Drugs sold to Rite Aid for $95 million

Aberdeen Daily World
GH Community Foundation awards nearly $290,000 in grants
Letter: Don’t hold back Covid info

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Moving homeless into hotels helped limit COVID-19 spread, Washington study finds
The school year has started, but Whatcom public schools have hundreds fewer students
Whatcom sees 13 more COVID-19 cases, as infections rates remain high in 2 areas
What do Gov. Inslee’s loosened COVID restrictions mean for Whatcom County residents?
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Wednesday for Washington state
Washington state public school enrollment takes big hit from COVID-19, data shows
Calling party of 6: Inslee increases table size at restaurants, eases alcohol curfew
Trump says military families may be source of COVID. But their tests are negative
Coronavirus updates: State passes 91k cases; public school enrollment drops
More than 800,000 Americans file for unemployment as stimulus talks remain stalled
How long can coronavirus stay infectious on your skin? Much longer than flu, study says
Washington state regulators extend utility disconnection moratorium
What should you do if your face mask gets wet? Here’s what health experts recommend
With months to spare, 2020 ties record on billion-dollar natural disasters, NOAA says

The Daily News
State loosens some sports restrictions, alters benchmarks
Kelso schools pause return of older students until COVID-19 cases drop
Learning remotely without internet: Districts work to ‘bridge digital divide’

Everett Herald (subscription required)
New guidelines released for return of prep sports
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
New pandemic relief grants for Mukilteo and rural businesses
Coronavirus cases in UW student outbreak top 200

Highline Times
West Seattle Bridge Now expresses displeasure with SDOT
Bartell Drugs being sold to Rite Aid
West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meeting takes the next to last step in decision process
Updates to Safe Start Covid regulations include changes sought by restaurant industry

Islands’ Weekly
State to provide $300,000 in emergency grants to Washington shellfish growers
Sound Defenders Alliance seeks to cease Navy encroachment

Issaquah Reporter
Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 15 people

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County reports new COVID-19 cases, updates Puyallup grocery distributor outbreak
Calling party of 6: Inslee increases table size at restaurants, eases alcohol curfew

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County COVID-19 cases jump again, rise by 21 on Wednesday
Your outdoors weekend has been canceled: Wet, windy weather is coming Friday night
Thurston home sales rise 3 percent in September and median price holds steady at $390,000

Peninsula Daily News
American Legion looking to install solar panels
Sequim food distribution program moves to twice monthly
Two new COVID-19 cases in Clallam; none in Jefferson

Puget Sound Business Journal
Google given skeptical reception in Supreme Court against Oracle
Sound Transit scraps plans to replace UW Station escalators, citing performance improvements
New Covid-19 relief bill should be split for businesses, workers
College financial filings highlight Covid-19’s revenue hit, foreshadow challenges to come
Report: Washington dubbed top state to be an educator during 2020
Anxious for a lifeline, the U.S. economy is left to sink or swim
Study: Insurers pay 2.5 times more than Medicare in Washington hospitals

Skagit Valley Herald
Libraries weigh reopening at limited capacity

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Will the Snoqualmie Valley see another early flood season?
Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state

Spokesman Review
Enrollment drops significantly in Spokane Public School and other local districts, especially in kindergarten
‘Nervous’ and ‘excited’: Kindergartners are back in Spokane
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine likely not available until November or December
Opinion: Leah Hampson Yoke and Tamara Brining: Don’t neglect flu vaccinations

Tri-City Herald
41 COVID cases in Tri-Cities area, well over the average for the past week
More COVID restrictions lifted for Tri-Cities restaurants, bars, team sports and more

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla School District aims for Oct. 26 return for young students
Reports show 21 new cases of COVID-19 between Umatilla, Walla Walla counties
Washington state kindergarten enrollment drops 14% as schools close during the pandemic

Washington Post
Trump says stimulus talks, $1,200 checks are back in play
As Washington fumbled stimulus talks, economy’s fissures deepened

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Health District condemns large gatherings, says “a return to normal” still isn’t possible
City of Yakima tightens 2021 budget as pandemic affects revenue
Yakama Nation receives federal grant for crime victim assistance programs

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘It is dangerous’: L&I investigator talks about enforcing Washington’s mask mandate
Seattle Police Department reassigns 100 officers to unit with focus on 911 calls
Drop in Washington school enrollment could mean funding cuts in January

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Businesses still being fined 4 months into statewide mask mandate
Everett proposal could lead to more pot shops in town

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Coronavirus outbreak tops 200 cases on UW’s Greek row
DOJ lawyer in Seattle: ‘America deserves better’ than Barr

KNKX FM
New whale watch licensing system will reduce noise, disturbance of endangered orcas

KUOW FM
Classes at the University of Washington are mostly remote this quarter. But the UW is facing a Coronavirus outbreak in 15 fraternities and sororities.
Blog: Covid-19 pandemic in Washington
KLOG: SPD launches new citywide unit
Congressional report targets Amazon for unfair competition
Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Timetable Doesn’t Include Election Day
Appeals Court Denies Another Attempt To End Census Early By Trump Officials
Washington’s re-opening plan just got a lot more flexible

NW Public Radio
White House Eyes Piecemeal Pandemic Aid After President Trump Ends Talks On Overall Package

Q13 TV (Fox)
Data shows enrollment decline in Washington state schools

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Seattle P.I.
How South Seattle restaurants, bars plan to survive without stadium crowds

Wednesday, October 7

Police reform bill could bring Washington to forefront of accountability movement
As police reform advocates look to sustain this summer’s public outrage, the state Legislature is taking a second look at overhauling Washington’s peace officer decertification system. That certification is required to be an officer in Washington, and revoking it can permanently take away a cop’s badge and gun. Continue reading at The Union-Bulletin. (Amanda Snyder)

COVID fatigue has set in across Washington. Collective mental health eroding, data shows
Feeling down? You aren’t the only one.Health care professionals have seen an increase in hospitalizations, substance abuse and overall collective fatigue as the coronavirus pandemic continues. A Washington Department of Health Sept. 21 report said about 1.6 million residents have reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety on most days, and about 850,000 reported experiencing symptoms of depression on most days. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (PCTV)

Trump’s erratic tweets on economic relief — over several hours — leave strategy unclear
President Trump called on Congress to approve federal economic relief late Tuesday night mere hours after publicly terminating negotiations with Democrats, posting tweets that appeared to contradict his own declarations from earlier the same day. He continued pushing for more stimulus on Wednesday as aides scrambled to adjust to his ever-changing directives. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Reuters)

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Associated Press
Washington state schools to teach Samish tribal history
Inslee eases COVID restrictions on restaurants, theaters
World shares mixed after Trump calls halt to stimulus talks
Asian shares mixed after Trump calls off stimulus talks
Government probes Microsoft’s plan to hire more Black people
Over 175 University of Washington students contract COVID-19
Fed’s Powell: Lack of further stimulus imperils recovery
US trade deficit up to $67.1 billion in August, 14-year high
Voter beware: US tells public how to avoid election mischief
Police reform bill could bring Washington to forefront of accountability movement
Poll: Many Americans blame virus crisis on US government
Oregon’s COVID-19 testing expands to 80,000 per week
DOJ lawyer in Seattle: ‘America deserves better’ than Barr
Report: Offenders on home detention not monitored 24/7
Portland rally ordered away from US immigration building
Sheriff: Busiest year ever for volunteer search, rescue team
Man shot by Vancouver police dies, officers on leave
Government probes Microsoft’s effort to boost diversity
Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Big Tech
Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade
Lilly seeks emergency use of its antibody drug for COVID-19

Aberdeen Daily World
GH Health covid stats
Op-ed: The year of voting nervously — very, very nervously
Op-ed: Trump’s abdication on health care

Auburn Reporter
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
COVID fatigue has set in across Washington. Collective mental health eroding, data shows
Washington updates rules for return of high school sports. When will there be games?
Whatcom sees three more COVID-19 cases, state reports Tuesday
Gov. Jay Inslee loosens COVID-19 restrictions for some activities in Washington state
Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Tuesday for Washington state
Coronavirus updates: State passes 90k cases; number of children’s vaccinations drops
COVID-19 affected brains of most patients hospitalized with disease, Chicago study finds
Didn’t get a stimulus check? Deadline extended for millions of Americans, IRS says
Almost all of Pentagon senior leadership is in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Capital Press
Washington Ecology to stick with Obama WOTUS
Wildfire assistance: Where to find help, and where to offer it

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
Everett-area high school starts bringing some students back
Cities pitch in to keep restaurants and bars in business
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: What stops Americans from trusting science on covid?

Federal Way Mirror
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations
Sound Transit hopes for more federal transit funding to offset COVID-19 losses

Island’s Weekly
Washington State Department of Health prepares to deploy new rapid COVID-19 tests

Issaquah Reporter
Mayor presents the 2021 City of Issaquah budget
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Kitsap County
Inslee eases COVID restrictions on restaurants, theaters

News Tribune (subscription required)
Inslee relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions
Worrisome virus uptick; Gig Harbor has 227, Key Peninsula 65
With one eye on virus case rates, Peninsula schools welcome back their youngest
More than 700 new COVID cases in Pierce County over last 14 days, according to Tuesday data

Olympian (subscription required)
North Thurston says plan for small-group learning will resume after district hit pause
9 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new outbreaks reported in Thurston County Tuesday

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County to disperse more COVID-19 relief funds

Puget Sound Business Journal
Inslee eases some restrictions on restaurants
Trump moves to tighten visa access for high-skilled foreign workers
House lawmakers condemn Big Tech’s ‘monopoly power’ and urge their breakups
Until the virus is under control, the economy cannot begin to truly recover, experts say

Renton Reporter
City council votes to increase city sales tax for affordable housing

Seattle Weekly
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
Court: New trial in case of man who told police ‘Can’t breathe’
Sound Transit hopes for more federal transit funding to offset COVID-19 losses

Skagit Valley Herald
Co-op donates $10,000 to support food assistance

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Report: Flood-prone properties need better tracking by FEMA
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations

Spokesman Review
Northwest lawmakers react after Trump calls off COVID-19 relief negotiations
Washington Secretary of Health calls Trump’s tweet ‘highly irresponsible’
Local firefighters union tweet goes viral encouraging mask wearing
City council tables tenant protection proposal indefinitely; renters’ advocates dismayed
Governor loosens some COVID-19 restrictions, emphasizes mask use
Opinion: Steven C. Amstrup, Ph.D.: Lessons on contagion: It’s the distance, stupid

Tri-City Herald
Better news on new COVID cases in Tri-Cities on Tuesday, but hospital report not as good
1st case of student with COVID at public school reported in Kennewick
COVID cases in the Tri-Cities top 9,000 after bad weekend for new cases

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Few new coronavirus cases reported in the Walla Walla Valley
Police funding, COVID-19 impacts first on table as Walla Walla begins budget cycle
Walla Walla opens application process for small business grants
Why are things so tough right now?
First group of high-need students to return to Yakima School District campuses next week
Editorial: WW School Board should have made clear public split on in-person learning

Washington Post
Erratic Trump tweets leave his stimulus strategy unclear
States make their own rules about what counts as an outbreak. Experts say that puts Americans at risk.
The pandemic is amplifying the U.S. anti-vaccine movement — and globalizing it
White House clears FDA coronavirus vaccine standards it tried to derail
Google, Oracle square off on landmark copyright case at the Supreme Court
Canada’s Supreme Court to consider whether Native Americans in U.S. have rights north of the border
Lawmakers call for stricter White House safety rules as D.C. records most new virus cases since June

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima to be part of Microsoft pilot project to preserve smaller newsrooms
City of Yakima reinstates ticketing and towing for parking violations, effective immediately
Yakima County reports 16 new COVID-19 cases; no new deaths

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
King County offenders on electronic home detention not being monitored on nights and weekends
Inslee eases coronavirus restrictions on movie theaters, restaurants, youth sports
‘Keep fighting the fight’: Restaurant owner fears Washington’s winter weather will add to COVID setbacks
COVID-19 cases at Lacey Chick-fil-A not a public health risk, director says

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee rolls back restrictions, allows more businesses to reopen
State extends utility cutoff protection through April 2021
Fauci: US could see as many as 400K COVID-19 deaths by winter

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
150 speak over 4 hours urging changes to Durkan’s proposed Seattle budget
Biologist explains pros, cons, of at-home coronavirus test option
‘Misinformed, misguided:’ COVID-19 survivors criticize Trump over pandemic response
Doctors: Treatment for COVID-19 patients, timeline for care dramatically better
Coronavirus outbreak keeps spreading on UW’s Greek row

KUOW FM
KLOG: Washington officials respond to Trump’s Covid tweet
Blog: Covid-19 pandemic in Washington
White House Adviser Stephen Miller Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
Stocks Slump After Trump Halts Coronavirus Stimulus Talks Until After Election
Even In COVID Hot Spots, Many Colleges Aren’t Aggressively Testing Students
‘Not Out Of The Woods Yet’: Trump’s Health Remains At Risk, Doctors Say
CDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission

Q13 TV (Fox)
Inslee eases COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants, theaters in Washington
It’s unclear if and when new state guidance will have an impact on high school sports
Budget crunch threatens to shutter reinstated gang unit at King County Sheriff’s Office
Pierce County seeing record voter registration numbers ahead of 2020 General Election

Web

Slog
So Is the Supreme Court Overturning Marriage Equality Now or What?

Tuesday, October 6

‘Outdated.’ Hanford is unprepared for another radioactive tank waste leak, says federal audit
Hanford could be challenged to immediately empty another of its underground, double-shell tanks holding high level radioactive waste if more of those tanks fail. A Department of Energy Office of Inspector General audit report released Monday said that not only could an immediate issue develop, but Hanford could face long-term issues as deteriorating tanks are now planned to store waste until at least 2047. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (Washington River Protection Solutions)

CARES Act to provide free internet to families with kids so they can access classes
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has announced a new K-12 Internet Access program to connect students to their online learning from home. OSPI has finalized contracts with three internet service providers — Ziply, Presidio, and Comcast — which will provide the service to up to 60,000 students and their families through the end of the 2020–21 school year at no cost to the family. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Jessie Casson)

The evolution of the Seattle protests
Emily Slider had never been to a protest before but she had to go to this one. Three days earlier, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis law enforcement. Slider was in Ohio with her family. She flew back to Seattle and showed up downtown that last Saturday in May, alone. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)