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Wednesday, September 2

State Employment Security announces when it will pay out Lost Wages Assistance
Washington’s Employment Security Department will start processing payments from the Lost Wages Assistance program Sept. 21, and recipients of the additional help should see the funds in their accounts a few days later. For a limited time, an additional $300 per week will be added to those who are receiving unemployment benefits due to job losses due to COVID-19. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Jeff Chiu)

COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
The impacts of coronavirus on child care in Washington state are outlined in a new report, which shows more facility closures, decreased enrollment and more staff layoffs. The report was released Aug. 25 by the state’s Child Care Collaborative Task Force. It builds on prior reports, which show nearly 550,000 children under age 12 in Washington state don’t have access to child care. Continue reading at The Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. (Courtesy photo)

CDC Issues Sweeping Temporary Halt On Evictions Nationwide Through December
The Trump administration is ordering a halt on evictions nationwide through December for people who have lost work during the pandemic and don’t have other good housing options. The new eviction ban is being enacted through the Centers for Disease Control. The goal is to stem the spread of the COVID outbreak, which the agency says in it’s order, “presents a historic threat to public health.” Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Michael M. Santiago)

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Associated Press
$300 jobless boost available week of Sept. 21
Simulations depict tsunami effects in Washington state
Mrs. Trump’s ex-adviser says she taped calls for protection
‘So skeptical’: Sen. Joni Ernst echoes conspiracy theory questioning coronavirus death count
National Guard headed to Pullman to help slow coronavirus
Sheriffs slam governor’s plan to curb Portland violence
Federal judge upholds I-1639, Washington state’s voter-approved gun regulations
Apple, Google build virus-tracing tech directly into phones
Portland chief: Violent protests come ‘at increased cost’
Oregon houses increase in price as lumber demand skyrockets
Casino games company lays off 250 employees amid lawsuits
Snohomish County has 90 days to stop timber harvest
Portland protesters target city’s mayor amid rising tensions
Boy Scouts launch ads on how abuse victims can seek money

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom County’s Point-In-Time Count tracks homelessness
Washington state reports 304 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 16 deaths
State Employment Security announces when it will pay out Lost Wages Assistance
Is Whatcom Country ready to answer call to declare racism a public health crisis?
Hundreds are homeless in Whatcom. Could COVID-19 ‘exacerbate the crisis’ that existed?
We’re nearly six months into the coronavirus pandemic — what has it cost Bellingham?
How many sailings will the Alaska ferry make out of Bellingham this winter?
How do you see orca and keep them safe? Orca Network to host free boating webinars
Whatcom sees four more COVID-19 cases, while restaurant closes after positive test
U.S. Representatives ask Canadians for border exemptions for Point Roberts residents
Residents have a new way to leave Point Roberts
Bellingham council hears economic update. Here’s what to expect for the 2021-22 budget
This Washington city is among the worst places to drive in the US, study finds
‘Urgent’ request sent to states in push for coronavirus vaccine delivery by Nov. 1
Will you need two COVID-19 shots? Many vaccines require multiple doses. Here’s why

Bothell Reporter
COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington

Columbian
In Our View: Addiction problems exacerbated by pandemic

The Daily News
County commissioners approve COVID-19 rent assistance program

Everett Herald (subscription required)
And so it begins: A school year like no other, thanks to pandemic
Mill Creek city employees’ union calls for top official’s ouster
5 transportation projects to help get business moving again
Spread of coronavirus continues to slow in Snohomish County
WaPo Comment: Resistance keeping U.S. from succumbing to fascism
Editorial: Everett council should accept $6M to hire police

Highline Times
Highline Heritage Museum in the process of re-opening
Seattle’s new Police Chief Diaz’s message on patrol resources; We will add over 100 officers and supervisors to our 911 Response team
Paid vehicle parking coming October 1 to King County International Airport

Islands’ Weekly
Reservation release postponed two weeks
OPALCO extends COVID-19 bill pay assistance
Working Washington small business emergency grant program – Round 2
Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic

Issaquah Reporter
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
YMCA members prepare to return to the gym after months of closure
Kitsap breaks 1,000 COVID-19 cases; 61 reported from hospital
Navy, state clash over increased testing that could harm whales, marine life

News Tribune (subscription required)
Suspect in custody after future mosque in Federal Way is demolished by fire
Washington state reports 304 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 16 deaths
Murals of racial minority faces slashed at Federal Way construction site
Oldest known polar bear in the world dies at Point Defiance Zoo
Pierce County numbers of new COVID-19 cases, deaths rise after Monday lull

New York Times
Small-business failures loom as federal aid dries up
A New Coronavirus Adviser Roils the White House With Unorthodox Ideas
Russians Again Targeting Americans With Disinformation, Facebook and Twitter Say
The C.D.C. has ordered a moratorium on evictions for most renters.

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston reports 5 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, shares case total for outbreaks
State Employment Security announces when it will pay out Lost Wages Assistance
Oldest known polar bear in the world dies at Point Defiance Zoo
County ends COVID-19 hazard pay for Sheriff’s deputies, others, after virus hits jail
Olympia budget forecast improves, but major shortfall still looms

Peninsula Daily News
No new COVID-19 cases reported on Peninsula
Peninsula school districts beginning instruction
Rally to support law enforcement prompts action

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle to distribute nearly $100M to support K-12 students, address racial disparities
Report: Seattle is one of the fastest-growing large US cities
College vendors feel the squeeze as schools preserve cash to battle Covid-19
U.S. orders eviction moratorium for most through year’s end
Small-business failures loom as federal aid dries up
A top Fed official warns that economic risks aren’t over
Sea-Tac Airport wins FAA grant for residential noise reduction
Opinion: Defunding law enforcement puts vulnerable communities in peril

Seattle Times (subscription required)
6 months after tragedy struck Life Care of Kirkland, polarized views remain of its handling of COVID-19
Westneat: False virus claim began in Woodinville, spread to millions
Portland mayor says he’ll move after protest outside his condo building draws arrests, widespread calls for change
Washington one of the few states without a ‘cooling off’ period for public servants turned lobbyists (Carlyle, Pellicciotti)
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson sues vaping giant Juul, saying it targets minors
King County Council narrowly votes to oust director of law enforcement oversight
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan asks Supreme Court to stop recall, says none of her decisions were unreasonable
Tacoma zoo’s aging polar bear, Boris, euthanized after ‘significant decline in his health’
Investigation into King County deputy’s killing of Tommy Le had ‘serious gaps,’ review finds
Sound Transit repairs Federal Way murals the agency says were slashed in acts of racism
FBI investigating after commercial plane near LAX reports: ‘We just passed a guy in a jet pack’
Op-Ed: Want to enjoy restaurants indoors in the fall and rescue the economy? Wear masks now
Editorial: Speak up on Sound Transit plans
Op-Ed: The psychic rifts injustice creates for Black athletes

Skagit Valley Herald
Farmworker housing nearing completion
With changes everywhere, school back in session
Cardinals plan cautious return to campus
County has fewer new COVID cases in August

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Providing housing first is saving lives in the Snoqualmie Valley

Spokesman Review
‘The impact has just been massive’: Spokane venues call on Congress to rescue live events industry with stalled legislation
A small school district in Eastern Washington goes back to school in-person
Investigation into King County deputy’s killing of Tommy Le had ‘serious gaps,’ review finds
A Seattle police officer’s extraordinary pay raises questions SPD can’t answer
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: Schools playing long odds with the return of students
Opinion: Seattle Times editorial board: Quality, affordable child care is an economic necessity

Tri-City Herald
More COVID-19 testing coming to Tri-Cities. Businesses and farms get extra help
Tri-Cities manufacturer to lay off 50 workers as coronavirus pandemic slashes demand
Another Tri-Cities COVID death. It was the first in 8 days
‘Arm up. Prepare.’ New flier stapled to Richland utility poles
Delivering on learning for the 1st day of school in Tri-Cities
235-turbine wind farm planned south of Tri-Cities wants to add something more

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla County COVID-19 cases rise by 4, while Umatilla County has another 16
College students drive up COVID case counts in Pullman
Tri-Cities parents, teachers protest virtual learning at Open Our Schools Rally
Rattlesnake Fire work winding down
Editorial: Helping student cope with student learning is essential

Washington Post
Melania Trump used private email accounts while in the White House, the first lady’s former colleague says
Portland killing renews focus on tactics of far-right group Patriot Prayer
Tulsa Race Massacre survivors file lawsuit, seeking ‘repair’ for 1921 attack
Steroids can save lives of patients with severe covid-19, earning WHO endorsement
GOP slams Nancy Pelosi for her indoor haircut in San Francisco, where that’s still banned
Editorial: Trump’s disastrous virus response is veering toward another terrible turn
USPS audit finds gaps in timely processing and delivery of election mail
Apple and Google expand coronavirus warning software
The 2020 tax year is going to be a hot mess, and the coronavirus is why

Yakima Herald Republic
Evans Canyon Fire grows to 12,900 acres; larger firefighting team arrives
New COVID-19 cases dip below 20 again Tuesday in Yakima County
Yakima County provides $2.8 million boost in rental assistance
Yakima County farm owners voice concern about state’s agritourism COVID-19 guidelines

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Chief Carmen Best to retire Wednesday after 28 years with SPD
Independent review slams King County Sheriff’s Office handling of Tommy Le killing
Pullman police continue to issue infractions to party hosts amid COVID-19 outbreak
34 health centers opening at King County schools this month
Weapons, shields, spike strips recovered during Seattle park cleanup
Olympia launching childcare relief program for parents as classes move online
Thousands of students start new school year in a unique way this week

KNKX FM
Seattle police oversight agency struggles to handle avalanche of complaints

KUOW FM
Protests for racial justice in the Northwest
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
ICE officers train at Seattle Police facilities
Wildfires Are First Big Test To COVID-19 Firefighter Safety Plans
Rare treat: endangered orcas return to home waters in search of scarce salmon
CDC Issues Sweeping Temporary Halt On Evictions Nationwide Amid Pandemic
FEMA Says It Will Stop Paying For Cloth Face Masks For Schools
Police shooting of Tommy Le: New report finds ‘serious gaps’ in King County investigation

NW Public Radio
CDC Issues Sweeping Temporary Halt On Evictions Nationwide Through December
Evans Canyon Fire Near Yakima Grows Big Fast, Puts Up Lots Of Smoke, Prompts Evacuations
Postal Service Watchdog Outlines ‘Concerns’ Surrounding Election Readiness

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: Guaranteed income in Seattle? It’s been done before
How Tenino’s wooden money is reviving the idea of local currencies

Seattle P.I.
Sound Transit says vandalism of murals may be racially motivated
Harbor seals in West Seattle relocated after people touch, harass pups
‘Any face covering is better than no face covering’: UW medical director weighs in on neck gaiters

Slog
The Death of Rahwa Habte Is a Blow to Seattle Culture
Cops Clear Cal Anderson Shelterhouse Again

Tuesday, September 1

Judge rules gun restrictions Washington state voters approved in I-1639 are constitutional
federal judge has ruled that the voter-approved firearms Initiative 1639 is consistent with the Second Amendment, and therefore constitutional. Initiative 1639 requires enhanced background checks and waiting periods before purchasing semiautomatic rifles, bringing them in line with the requirements for purchasing handguns. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Charles Krupa)

Report: Pullman ranks 5th in nation with fastest -growing COVID-19 cases
New data shows Pullman, home to Washington State University, has one of the fastest-growing coronavirus outbreaks in the nation. According to a New York Times data dashboard, the city has five new cases of the coronavirus per every 1,000 residents. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

Millions of dollars at risk for Washington state in 2020 Census sweepstakes
According to the state’s Office of Financial Management, for every 100 households missed in the 2020 Census count, the state could lose up to $5.8 million. Undercounting will also have a disproportionate impact on communities historically undercounted, chiefly people of color, people with limited English skills, people experiencing homelessness, undocumented immigrants and people who identify as LGBTQ. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs)

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Associated Press
Federal judge upholds state’s voter-approved gun regulations
Simulations depict tsunami effects in Washington state
Federal judge upholds state’s voter-approved gun regulations
Postal chief DeJoy has long leveraged connections, dollars
Gov. Brown extends foreclosure moratorium amid pandemic
GOP fails to gather enough signatures for Gov. Brown recall
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tweets distort truth on National Guard
Governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Amazon wins FAA approval to deliver packages by drone
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

Aberdeen Daily World
20 more COVID-19 cases reported in Grays Harbor County since Friday

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here’s how Bellingham and Whatcom are helping child-care centers during the pandemic
Free meals for Washington students in need will continue through end of 2020
Trump says police using force sometimes ‘choke’ like a golfer missing ‘a 3-foot putt’

Capital Press
U.S. wildlife officials aim to remove wolf protections in 2020
Firefighter killed in California wildfire

Columbian
Clark County allots CARES Act funding
Two new deaths push Clark County’s COVID-19 toll to 51
In Our View: Secretary of state should be nonpartisan office

Everett Herald (subscription required)
School’s back in session but learning will be from a distance
Council considers federal grant, but can Everett afford it?
Everett offers more pandemic relief grants to businesses
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Column: Graham: Anti-racism training needed; make sure it’s done right

Federal Way Mirror
COVID-19 testing sites coming to South King County

Highline Times
Mayor Durkan announces nearly $100 Million in investments in K-12 education for Seattle students

Islands’ Weekly
Taking care of your mental health amid COVID-19 | Guest column

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap breaks 1,000 COVID-19 cases; 61 reported from hospital
Some Kitsap private schools opting for in-person classes
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 74,635 cases; new testing sites in King County
Lincoln students hope diverse books feed minds, fuel Black Lives Matter movement
Editorial: Millions of dollars at risk for Washington state in 2020 Census sweepstakes

New York Times
Trump Administration Promise to Focus on Extremism Remains Unfulfilled
A Parent’s Toughest Call: In-Person Schooling or Not?
Small-Business Failures Loom as Federal Aid Dries Up
E.P.A. Relaxes Rules Limiting Toxic Waste From Coal Plants
Covid-19 Live Updates: Classrooms Fill Up Around the World
How the Fatal Shooting at a Portland Protest Unfolded
As Guns Get Drawn at Protest Sites, Demonstrators Fear a Volatile New Phase
Federal Government Relaxes Rules on Feeding Low-Income Students

Olympian (subscription required)
Federal judge rules Washington gun initiative I-1639 is constitutional
Washington state reports 315 new COVID-19 cases Monday and 15 deaths from weekend
Thurston County announces 2 more COVID-19 deaths, plus overall cases grow to 1,001
Long-awaited 2nd mental health hospital submits plans to city of Lacey
Video shows OPD using pepper spray as officers try to make arrest for vandalism
Free meals for Washington students in need will continue through end of 2020
High school athletes petition Gov. Inslee for return of football, fall sports

Peninsula Daily News
Mask-makers outfit students headed back to school
Peninsula counties both in moderate risk category
Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Sequim
Peninsula College going mostly online
Law enforcement rally
Uptick in cases slows, but officials brace for Labor Day results

Puget Sound Business Journal
FAA approves Amazon’s drones to deliver in US
Pandemic exposes ‘severe stress’ in commercial property financing
Virtual learning poses new cyber threats. Here’s how schools and students can stay safe.
Seattle experts see small signs of economic progress, but there’s a long way to go
As college towns empty out, small businesses struggle for survival
Nearly half of child care providers could close permanently due to Covid impacts
UW Medicine lays out road to a Covid-19 vaccine
‘End of the line’: School bus industry in crisis because of the coronavirus

Seattle Times (subscription required)
A small school district in Eastern Washington goes back to school in-person
Times Watchdog: A Seattle police officer’s extraordinary pay raises questions SPD can’t answer
As Portland protests quieted, fatal shots rang out: Witnesses, videos offer details of Saturday shooting
Federal judge upholds I-1639, Washington state’s voter-approved gun regulations
Nearby county sheriffs rebuff Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s request to staff Portland protests
Seattle-area venues to light up red in support of live entertainment workers impacted by COVID closures
Seattle attorney who championed workers’ rights identified as woman killed in Georgetown crash
Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest inspired activism, awareness — and a deep roster of Seattle athletes who are standing up and speaking out against racial injustice
Op-Ed: Tech and Seattle schools take on digital equity

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit Valley College plans for in-person labs this fall
Mount Vernon revises financial outlook

Snoqualmie Valley Record
North Bend set to fine Sallal Water Association $2,000 a day

Spokesman Review
Washington’s voter-approved semiautomatic rifle restrictions constitutional, judge rules
WSU and Veterans Affairs expand primary care for veterans with outpatient teaching clinic
As college students drive up COVID-19 case counts in Pullman, Spokane County leaders wonder if we’re next

Tri-City Herald
‘Open Our Schools’ protest draws Tri-Cities parents, teachers hours before virtual classes begin
1st day of school in Prosser canceled. They aren’t ready, say officials
New COVID cases in Tri-Cities hold steady. WSU Pullman has growing problem
Back-to-school giveaway for 300 families in Kennewick
For Tri-Cities private school students it’s back to class as public schools stay online
Op-Ed: Eastern Washington should become its own state
Editorial: Protests matter. This Tri-Citian forged a path worth following

USA Today
Justice Department investigating BLM protest leaders, funding in Portland and other cities
50,000 Americans will get overdue stimulus checks in September
Portland officials change plans to handle protest
House committee to subpoena Postmaster General DeJoy over withholding documents from Congress

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Umatilla County reports 38th COVID-19 death
Cool-weather, low-winds assist fire crews
Yakima County farm owners voice concern about state’s agritourism COVID-19 guidelines

Washington Post
Breonna Taylor’s ex was offered a plea deal to say she was part of a ‘crime syndicate,’ family’s attorney says
Barr tightens rules on surveillance of political candidates and advisers
People desperate for more space fuel a pandemic real estate boom
Trump blames people in ‘dark shadows’ for protest violence, cites mysterious plane full of ‘thugs’ in black
Op-Ed: Black Lives Matter and ‘antifa’ are not the same thing
Op-Ed: We should hedge our big bet on vaccines — and give equal priority to treatment research
Federal workers will have taxes deferred under Trump’s order, sparking outcry
Trump administration rolls back Obama-era rule aimed at limiting toxic wastewater from coal plants
Bali won’t allow tourists until 2021. These 4 destinations will probably follow.

Yakima Herald Republic
Federal judge upholds I-1639, Washington state’s voter-approved gun regulations
Yakima County reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths Monday
Survivors share stories, encouragement amid spike in drug overdoses
Yakima School District updates meal distribution plans

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Park service looking for solutions to overcrowding at Mount Rainier
Fire that destroyed future Federal Way mosque ruled arson
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
VERIFY: Why COVID-19 isn’t the only listed cause of most coronavirus-related deaths

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Pullman ranks 5th in nation with fastest -growing COVID-19 cases
Seattle investing $95 million in K-12 public schools
Local high school athletes start petition to bring back fall sports as originally scheduled
construction site; 3 suspects arrested
New COVID-19 testing sites opening in south King County
Federal judge upholds Washington gun control law I-1639
Local governments, health districts receiving extra $190 million in COVID-19 funding
Backpack giveaway helps hundreds of students
No arrests following fatal shooting of Patriot Prayer supporter in Portland
Demonstrators calling for change hold rallies across King County Sunday

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Seattle adds barriers outside East Precinct as new police commander aims to build ties
Trump touts federal arrests in cities but U.S. officers have bypassed Seattle
Study: Seattle ranks as one of nation’s worst cities to drive in
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle University students return to campus

KNKX FM
Families wait to find out about in-person special education services during remote school
Repairs on Snake River Dam Happening During Peak Wheat-Barging Season

KUOW FM
The plan if wildfire smoke descends on Seattle during a pandemic? There is none
‘Learning Hubs’ Offer Free Child Care And Learning — But Only For A Lucky Few
Undocumented With COVID-19: Many Face A Long Recovery, Largely On Their Own
‘Do I Really Need This Much Office Space?’ Pandemic Emptied Buildings, But How Long?

NW Public Radio
6 Million Coronavirus Infections Now Confirmed In U.S., With Actual Count Likely Much Higher

Q13 TV (Fox)
Pandemic crisis leaves $6 million DOJ Everett Police grant in question
2 Mariners games postponed after member of Oakland A’s tests positive for COVID-19
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
Commentary: Calling pro athletes ‘spoiled millionaires’ amid boycotts is lazy, ignorant and wrong

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Crosscut
Look, don’t touch: Seattle museums reopen at last
The emotional roller-coaster of reporting on orca pregnancy in Puget Sound

My Ballard
Metro, SDOT seek feedback on proposed Route 44 changes

Slog
Cornish’s First Week Back to School: Day 1
UW Study Finds Pot Prohibition Contributing to Workplace Risks
Portland Mayor Condemns Protest Shooting, Offers Few Solutions to Continuous Violence
People Under 40 Have the Highest Coronavirus Infection Rates and Yet They Keep Going to Brunch

Monday, August 31

Death with Dignity services will be affected by Virginia Mason merger
If a proposed merger between Virginia Mason Health System and CHI Franciscan goes through, services provided through the Death with Dignity Act — already limited in Eastern Washington — would become harder to access, advocates say. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Evan Abell)

Washington state’s sales-based tax system is badly out of balance
In 2018, the Institute of Taxation & Economic Policy determined that Washington, lacking an income tax, had the most unfair state and local tax system in the nation. Strapped with a 17.8% average tax burden, the lowest-income families ($24,000 or less) had to work 9.3 weeks out of the year to pay their annual state and local taxes. With a 3.0% tax burden, the highest-income families ($545,900 or more) had to work only 1.6 weeks. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jennifer Luxton)

Multriracial coalition launches campaign for equitable 2021 redistricting process
The Washington Census Alliance (WCA) – a statewide coalition of 92 Black- and Brown-led community organizations – today announced a campaign to increase and protect community input in the 2021 redistricting process alongside WinWin Action, the Voting Justice Coalition, the League of Women Voters, and Fix Democracy First. Continue reading at Seattle Gay News.

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Associated Press
Oregon state police returning to Portland following deadly shooting
Some remote workers may be in for tax surprise
Trump, Portland mayor blame each other after deadly shooting
1 killed as Trump supporters, protesters clash in Portland

Aberdeen Daily World
Already bad day care picture is worse in pandemic
GH and Pacific counties each report another Covid death
Researchers think THC in pot could treat deadly COVID complication
Basich Blvd, Boone Street projects proceeding on schedule
Op-ed: Trump’s surreal, shameful RNC both inflamed American carnage and ignored it
Op-ed: Does a Black man’s life matter in America?

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
These Bellingham religious non-profits received loans from the paycheck protection program
Here’s why Whatcom’s fall job outlook is tepid for women and people of color
State reports seven more positive COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County on Sunday
Left high and dry all summer by COVID-19, Whatcom swimmers get good news

Bothell Reporter
Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

Capital Press
Inslee relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on agritourism
China study favorable to cranberries

Columbian
In Our View: New bistate thinking on transportation needed
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: New name, new fortunes
In Our View: Native American mascots are not a tribute

The Daily News
Local districts finalizing distance learning, looking ahead to hybrid
WSP investigation finds DOC followed procedure in Munger’s killing

Everett Herald (subscription required)
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
An addict’s life and death, and his loved ones’ plea for help
Cancelled by COVID: Life without the Evergreen State Fair
In COVID times, ‘boondocking’ may be the responsible way to camp
County drop boxes pulled in more than half of primary votes
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Highline Times
Port of Seattle finalizes $800,000 in funding for Miller Creek restoration
Opinion: Keep our Postal Service great

Islands’ Weekly
New statewide testing metric and methodology updates announced
San Juan County organization receives $750,000 grant for long-term care
Ferry delays likely to remain for now

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Give pregnant orcas space to forage

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
‘We gotta be water’: Some tips for navigating the remote start to the school year
St. Michael COVID-19 outbreak rises to 54 cases
Kitsap Humane Society rescues 54 guinea pigs from Seabeck home
Furloughs in North Kitsap schools to affect nearly 200 positions

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County reports 26 new COVID-19 cases
Puyallup facility is COVID-19 free after 69 cases, nine deaths
For homeless kids in crisis, new Eastside Tacoma facility can be ‘transformational’
Coronavirus updates: USDA extends free meals for kids; state passes 74k cases
After months of complaints and five-hour wait times, Madigan pharmacy implements changes
Pierce Co. employee fired 9 days after filing whistleblower complaint, asks for damages
Bill Virgin: Era of the big city is done; medium cities that are more affordable will reign
Seahawks cancel practice. Pete Carroll demands whites finally listen to Black people

New York Times
U.S. Coronavirus Rates Are Rising Fast Among Children
Looking to Reopen, Colleges Become Labs for Coronavirus Tests and Tracking Apps

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County ends week with 69 COVID-19 cases
Jamal Adams led off Seahawks remarkable meeting saying ‘I fear for my life as a Black man’
Washington state reports 441 new COVID-19 cases
Car dwellers Arnold and Carol Hampton get a home. ‘All the stars aligned … for them’
Judge: Postal Service must give details to Washington about changes in mail delivery
With opener looming, Seahawks cancel practice–so they can all be registered to vote

Puget Sound Business Journal
King County exec’s new climate plan proposes building code updates

Seattle Times (subscription required)
FYI Guy: COVID-19 has likely passed Alzheimer’s as the 3rd leading cause of death in King County
A ‘push to be seen’ pays off: King County will add tribal affiliations to its homelessness database
Killing of Patriot Prayer supporter amid protests leaves Portland reeling
Debate over protest tactics during Seattle demonstrations exposes deep divides
Vigil for woodcarver John T. Williams brings reflection on decade-long police reform efforts
Woman killed after King County sheriff’s SUV hits her car
Op-Ed: Protect Washington’s rivers from British Columbia mining waste
Editorial: Quality, affordable child care is an economic necessity
Editorial: Police oversight is Legislature’s duty
Op-Ed: Washington state’s sales-based tax system is badly out of balance

Skagit Valley Herald
Fentanyl, drug overdoses on the rise in Skagit County
Officials urge better census response
Protest held in support of Kenosha shooting victim
Businesses open in downtown Mount Vernon amid COVID-19
Fight underway against invasive crab in Samish Bay
County, agencies ready housing help

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census

Spokesman Review
Washington school districts may use buses to deliver supplies for home learning
Marchers in downtown Spokane protest police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin
WSU, University of Idaho research seeks to find how COVID-19 impacts new mothers and their infants
Should the state invest nursing home funds in private stocks? Voters will decide (Hasegawa)
‘It’s going to require patience’: With delays and litigation likely, observers urge calm ahead of election
Spin Control: Some words of comfort for voters worried about casting a ballot
Ferguson joins California AG in suit against Trump administration over environmental law
At-home instruction: Families map out better distance learning strategies for new school year
Opinion: Michelle Girardot and Ezra Eckhardt: Time for a community investment in affordable housing
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The right to protect property, yes, but the wrong people are doing it in Kenosha

USA Today
USPS removes thousands of mailboxes each year. In 2020, mail-in ballots make it political.

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Local lumber industry rides pandemic roller coaster

Washington Post
Dueling narratives fuel opposing views of Kenosha protest shooting
The coronavirus disarms the foot soldiers of the immune system. Scientists theorize that boosting them could fight COVID-19.
New Trump adviser pushes ‘herd immunity’ strategy, worrying public health officials
Our teen was diagnosed with covid-19. Months later, the worries (and headaches) remain.

Yakima Herald Republic
New Yakima County COVID-19 cases in single digits for the first time since March
Yakima County farm owners voice concern about state’s agritourism COVID-19 guidelines
Job training programs find ways to convert hands-on learning to the online environment
Death with Dignity services will be affected by Virginia Mason merger
Opinion: Vaccinations essential as ever amid pandemic

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘We’ve been doing this for years:’ Sue Bird talks Seattle Storm, other pro teams pushing for racial justice
Group remembers John T. Williams 10 years after he was shot and killed by Seattle police
WSDOT starts to finish ‘mystery’ freeways in Puget Sound
Everett City Council may pass on $6 million federal grant for new police officers

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
March remembers 10 years since wood carver was killed by SPD officer
Patriot Prayer no stranger to protests in Northwest
Washington state volunteers return from assisting in Hurricane Laura aftermath
Newly built structure around SPD’s East Precinct gets mixed reaction from neighbors

KNKX FM
‘The journey is not yours alone.’ Birthday celebration, mural honor life of Manuel Ellis
Family of Manuel Ellis plans to file $30 million lawsuit against City of Tacoma

KUOW FM
As fatal shootings spike in King County, community groups plead for urgency
King County’s police oversight chief faces ouster
Preventing College Parties? Shame And Blame Don’t Work, But Beer Pong Outside Might
Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings

NW Public Radio
Whitman County COVID Surge Traced To WSU, As Pullman Again Records A New One-Day High
Running Out Of Time, Census Scales Back A Critical Step: Checking Its Own Work
Why Washington Leaders Aren’t Rushing To Address The State’s Pandemic-Caused Budget Shortfall

Q13 TV (Fox)
One man shot, killed after clash with Trump supporters, protesters in downtown Portland
Commentary: Calling pro athletes ‘spoiled millionaires’ amid boycotts is lazy, ignorant and wrong
Storm’s Sue Bird talks sports boycotts, player activism, first-place team and knee injury on Q It Up Sports
Agriculture officials report two Asian giant hornet sightings, one captured in Whatcom County

Web

Crosscut
Domestic abuse survivors worry as WA detains more inmates at home
Opinion: The perils of ‘helpful’ white people shaken by police violence

Seattle Gay News
Multriracial coalition launches campaign for equitable 2021 redistricting process (Gregerson, Pellicciotti, Hunt)

Slog
Welcome to the Year of the Learning Pod, Seattle
One Dead After Shooting During Pro-Trump Rally in Portland
Why Do Portland Police Keep Slashing Protesters’ Tires?

Friday, August 28

Police brutality, voting rights, racial justice: Echoes from 1963′s March on Washington
On Friday, legions of Americans will descend on the nation’s capital resolved to take advantage of “the fierce urgency of now,” a phrase coined by Martin Luther King Jr. on the very same day in 1963. The full name of that historic gathering on Aug. 28 was called the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This time, it’s the Get Your Knee Off Our Necks March on Washington. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Corbis/Getty Images)

Judge orders Postal Service to give details to Washington and other states over changes in mail delivery ahead of election
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to detail the number of mail-sorting machines and blue collection boxes that it slated for removal and provide other information about its recent changes to delivery in the run-up to a presidential election that will depend heavily on voting by mail. Thursday’s order by U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington Judge Stanley Bastian kicks into high gear the lawsuit filed last week by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and 13 other states against the Trump administration. Continue reading at the Walla Walla Union Bulletin. (AP/Nati Harnik)

Health agencies’ credibility at risk after week of blunders
The credibility of two of the nation’s leading public health agencies is under fire this week after controversial decisions that outside experts say smack of political pressure from President Donald Trump as he attempts to move past the devastating toll of the coronavirus ahead of the November election. The head of the Food and Drug Administration grossly misstated, then corrected, claims about the life-saving power of a plasma therapy for COVID-19 authorized by his agency last Sunday. Then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly updated its guidelines to suggest fewer Americans need to get tested for coronavirus, sparking outrage and confusion from scientists. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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Associated Press
State continues to see decline in new, total jobless claims
Judge orders USPS to provide info on service changes
Pullman police will issue tickets for large gatherings
Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground several 787 jets
Court: Portland crowd control covers journalists, observers
Seventy-four face federal charges from Portland protests
Judge blocks rule that moves relief funds to private schools
Father of teen killed near protest zone files $3B claims
Judge orders Postal Service to give details to Washington and other states over changes in mail delivery ahead of election
More than 1 million Americans file for unemployment, again
Fed: Rates to stay ultra-low even after inflation picks up

Aberdeen Daily World
GH and Pacific counties each report another Covid death
Pacific Care and Rehabilitation contains COVID-19 “outbreak” to one

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
What’s on tap for construction in Bellingham? More residential housing
Whatcom sees three more COVID-19 cases, state says Thursday
This is what Ecology plans for the Whatcom Waterway cleanup site through September
More than 250 gather at Whatcom courthouse after march for an end to systemic racism
Here‘s how Blaine schools started remote learning Wednesday. More schools follow next week
With funding questions and virtual classes, this Whatcom district lays off its bus drivers
Washington state reports 542 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths on Thursday
WA school districts won’t be denied transportation funding for delivery of meals, materials
Racism is a public health crisis, Bellingham marchers told
Reindeer, dolphins most at risk for COVID-19, study finds. What about other animals?

Capital Press
Dam repairs come as big wheat crop heads downriver
WDFW still trying to remove Leadpoint pack wolves

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Edmonds teachers and district at odds over school schedule
Working parents’ dream: Care and schooling, all in one place
Editorial: Masks, distance drive down infections; keep at it

Islands’ Weekly
Skagit STEM Network expands in San Juan County
A conversation with local elected officials (Lekanoff, Lovelett)

Issaquah Reporter
$1.47 million grant will support students at Bellevue college

News Tribune (subscription required)
Why Black Lives Matter protests in Tacoma don’t look anything like Seattle, Portland
Pierce County reports 45 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
CHI Franciscan limiting procedures temporarily at St. Michael amid COVID-19 outbreak
Editorial: High-speed Amtrak route still stalled in Pierce County. But in a pandemic, who cares?
Pierce County movie theaters prepare for eventual reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

New York Times
Month by month, new virus clusters have emerged. From church services, college parties, business meetings and more. Some drew public attention. Others went largely unnoticed.
Black Lives Matter Grows as Movement While Facing New Challenges

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Limited procedures at St. Michael following outbreak; Tacoma bars and restaurants opt outside
Thurston County COVID-19 cases rise to 962 after county announces 10 more on Thursday
Washington state reports 542 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths on Thursday
An RV resort and boutique hotels? Olympia port seeks proposals for waterfront destination plan
Here’s how to comment on the city’s proposed AirBnB-type rental regulations
WA school districts won’t be denied transportation funding for delivery of meals, materials

Puget Sound Business Journal
King County exec’s new climate plan proposes building code updates
Will workplace diversity initiatives survive in a post-Covid era?
White House wants companies to foot payroll tax bill for workers
Pandemic puts UW Medicine in the national spotlight
Fed chair sets stage for longer periods of lower rates
Unemployment claims are ‘stubbornly high’ as layoffs persist
Editor’s notebook: Seattle is a city without a plan

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations
Alaska man, 19, charged with arson for fire set at East Precinct
Police, federal agents arrest Seattle-based Riot Kitchen crew that stopped in Kenosha to serve free food
Losing 787 would be major headwind for region’s economy
Judge orders Postal Service to give details to Washington and other states over changes in mail delivery ahead of election
Washington students surveyed their peers. Here’s what their answers tell us about online learning, socializing and mental health
Stevens Pass owner announces plans for 2020-21 ski and snowboard season
Sound Transit workers had to leap off a runaway work truck
New King County climate plan calls for 50% cut in emissions by 2030, 80% by 2050
First day of full instruction in Seattle schools set for a week after classes resume, according to draft bargaining agreement
Jobless claims in Washington fall for sixth straight week as state gets new money
Boeing Grounds Eight Dreamliners After Finding Fuselage Flaws
South Dakota governor slams ‘Democrat-run’ Seattle in RNC speech; Mayor Durkan responds
The University of Arizona says it caught a dorm’s COVID-19 outbreak before it started. Its potent weapon: poop.
Russian navy conducts major maneuvers near Alaska
NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
Health agencies’ credibility at risk after week of blunders

Skagit Valley Herald
Fiber network soon to reach Sedro-Woolley

Spokesman Review
County treasurer extends property tax deadline, calls for teacher pay cuts
Eager bowlers return to lanes in north Spokane as other alleys work to reopen soon
Brush fire near Fairchild burns structures, forces evacuations before crews stop its growth
Washington health department enlists private firms to aid state’s contact-tracing efforts
Spokane urges residents, businesses to tap into utility bill assistance
Initial jobless claims down in Spokane

USA Today
Chaos reigns in some schools with in-person learning. Many kids are learning at home.
‘We cannot stop. We cannot quit’: Thousands rally for racial justice at March on Washington

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Umatilla County reports COVID-19 deaths; Walla Walla case count rises by 5
Yakima School District’s 16,000 students welcomed back to school – virtually
COVID restrictions lifted on Tri-Cities indoor dining, church services, more
Washington state health officials disagree with CDC guidance on asymptomatic testing
Regional wildfires still burn, but weather expected to cooperate

Washington Post
Police brutality, voting rights, racial justice: Echoes from 1963′s March on Washington
March on Washington updates: Thousands rally at Lincoln Memorial to demand racial equality
Pentagon poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, who died after saving fellow soldiers in Iraq

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County’s new COVID-19 cases at 46 on Thursday as more things reopen
La Salle High School first to test in-person learning in Yakima County
Local environmental group remains at odds with Ecology over Lower Valley groundwater cleanup plan
It’s not too late to register kindergartners; Yakima Valley districts share meal distribution plans

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Boeing finds manufacturing flaw in some 787 Dreamliners
‘It gives me chills’: Seattle athletes react to pro sports demonstrations against racism
Seattle Public Schools announce remote learning schedule, resources for families
Live updates: Speakers take the stage at 2020 March on Washington
Father of man killed inside Seattle’s CHOP zone files $3 billion in claims against city, county, state
Long-standing Pierce County veterans’ charity VIEW may be forced to close due to coronavirus pandemic
I-5 closed overnight this weekend between Fife, Federal Way for bridge work

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Jacob Blake shooting: Wisconsin man’s aunt delivers fiery rebuke from Seattle City Hall
Thousands expected for March on Washington
Boeing pulls 8 Dreamliners from service over possible structural issue
New COVID-19 testing site opening in West Seattle
Janitors list demands at vigil for co-workers who died from COVID-19
Driver flees after stolen car crashes on Mercer Island; woman detained
$5 dollar, 15-minute rapid response COVID-19 test by Abbott Labs called a ‘game changer’
Man charged with arson in attack on Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct
Study: Fewer renters are looking for homes in Seattle amid coronavirus pandemic
Washington sees decline in new, total weekly jobless claims

KNKX FM
Professor: Transparency will be key as four regional police agencies get new leaders
Razor clam count shows surging population, but digging season could be derailed by COVID-19
Apartment rental ads encourage segregation, according to UW study
Thiel: Sports action for racial justice this week ‘first of many things potentially happening’
King County’s proposed Climate Action Plan highlights equity for frontline communities

KUOW FM
A New March On Washington, 57 Years After MLK Jr.’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech
Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Discusses The Ongoing Racial Tensions In The Country
How Universities Are Tackling The Spread Of COVID-19
Seeking a foundation for change at the crossroads of homelessness and Covid-19
‘We hope for change:’ Relatives of Jacob Blake rally at Seattle City Hall
Postmaster General Vows To Election Officials He’ll Treat Ballots ‘Like Gold’
Bremerton hospital workers: St. Michael, protect us from Covid-19

Q13 TV (Fox)
Parents with back-to-school questions get answers from Washington state’s top educator
Seattle sports fans respond to second day of sports boycott
Seattle teacher’s union claims SPS has not hired enough special needs instructors
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

Web

Crosscut
Why WA leaders aren’t rushing to address state’s budget shortfall (Billig, Rolfes, Pederson, Sullivan)
Here’s what pregnant orcas are up against in Puget Sound
For people in crisis, Seattle defaults to police

Slog
Federal Charges Start Stacking Up for Protesters in Seattle
Mother Nature Needs $140 Million
Seattle Restaurants and Bars Should Conduct Temperature Checks

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)