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Monday, August 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, August 21

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

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

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

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Associated Press
California wildfires burn at least 600,000 acres in one week, killing 5
Washington to apply for federal $300 unemployment aid boost
Auburn police officer charged with murder under new state law
$3 million federal grant will help new industrial park
Washington applying for federal $300 jobless aid boost
Students unable to gain teacher certification due to WA requirement, COVID restrictions
Trump praises QAnon conspiracists, appreciates support
Seattle fishing boat outbreak suggests antibodies protect against coronavirus infection
US jobless claims jump back above 1 million in face of virus
Unlawful assembly declared at Portland ICE building
Court halts police subpoena for media’s protest images
Utah sets pandemic safeguards for people with disabilities
Tensions rise over Oregon’s use of COVID-19 relief funds
Portland clashes rage again outside US immigration building
Saved by suburbs: Food trucks hit by virus find new foodies
Police officer charged with murder under new Washington law
Montana governor presses to remove Trump’s public lands boss
Oregon wildfires burning from Gorge to California border
Police officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting

Aberdeen Daily World
‘An absolute champion of Grays Harbor County working folks’
Letter: End racism, and BLM

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
WA State updates COVID-19 guidance for bowling, museums, agritourism, motor sports
State continues to regain jobs lost to pandemic, but at a slower rate
You need an appointment for the DOL these days — and they are hard to come by
Vaccination rates crash amid COVID. WA requires students be up-to-date by 1st day of school
This is why public health officials say getting a flu shot is especially important now
Whatcom County sees six more COVID-19 cases Thursday, state reports
Washington state reports 700 new cases
U.S. Border Patrol building cable barrier along Canadian border in Whatcom. Here’s why

Capital Press
Washingon gov. declares state of emergency over wildfires
WDFW details reasons for culling wolf pack
Eastern Washington lawmakers fret over low census returns

Everett Herald (subscription required)
The county feeds people and pays farmers with federal funds
New lawsuit: Marysville school could have prevented shooting
Snohomish County needs to slash budget again, Somers warns
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: John Locke and Adam Smith would tell you to mask up
Letter: Want kids back in the classroom? Wear your mask

Islands Weekly
Help protect firefighters by doing your part to reduce COVID-19 spread
New report highlights COVID-19 cases are plateauing
Ferguson brings lawsuit to protect the United States Postal Service and mail-in voting

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

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Ferry delays likely to remain for now

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Returning to the gym, under revised guidelines
Taking a look at the Sun’s newsroom demographics

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: With Cases Surging, Europe Braces for New Phase in Pandemic
We Have Crossed the Line Debt Hawks Warned Us About for Decades

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County confirms COVID-19 outbreak at jail, 16 new cases across county
Evergreen will rein in classroom-based learning for fall because of COVID-19 concerns
Port of Olympia commission mulls sale of money-losing crane
State continues to regain jobs lost to pandemic, but at a slower rate
Updates to Wash. state guidance for bowling, museums, agritourism, some motor sports
You need an appointment for the DOL these days — and they are hard to come by
Vaccination rates crash amid COVID. WA requires students be up-to-date by 1st day of school
Op-Ed:Through my eyes: Honoring the work and words of John Lewis and the Rev. C. T. Vivian

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing defense unit pulls in billions of dollars as commercial jet sales lag
Hospitality industry continues to post layoffs as some Washington jobs return
Opinion: There’s no such thing as a ‘pipeline problem’

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What would make it safe to reopen Washington’s schools with COVID-19 still a threat? In short: It’s up to everybody.
Can kids in Washington state be found truant for not showing up to online school?
Jeff Wilke, CEO of Amazon consumer business, to retire
Serial arsonist suspected in Beacon Hill blaze; stay vigilant, say fire officials
Inslee ‘cautiously pleased’ as confirmed COVID-19 cases dip in Washington state
Auburn police officer charged with murder in 2019 shooting
State Supreme Court grants reprieve to Seattle news outlets in police subpoena case
Portland clashes rage again outside US immigration building
Museums in Phase 2 counties allowed to reopen if they follow safety guidelines
Regional homelessness authority votes to give more power to coalition of homeless and formerly homeless people
Unemployment claims keep falling in Washington state, but many are still waiting for benefits
Op-Ed: In rush to defund SPD, remember commitment to ending sexual exploitation
Editorial: Washington state’s D.C. delegation must defend post office, mail voting

Seattle Weekly
Prosecutor charges Auburn police officer with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in fatal shooting of Jesse Sarey

Skagit Valley Herald
Culvert removal to boost fish habitat
Bowling alleys allowed to reopen
Skagit County to put restrictions on testing site
Funding comes in for salmon projects
Pass Lake hit with algae outbreak

Tri-City Herald
Don’t believe COVID testing myths circulating in Tri-Cities, doctor says
$80,000 donated to help with Tri-Citians hurting from COVID

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla Valley named America’s Best Wine Region in USA Today readers poll
Whitman College offers free COVID-19 testing for students and staff
Counties report new COVID-19 cases

Washington Post
Postal Service will prioritize ballots, DeJoy testifies
Infections are rising in Europe, and vacations may be partly to blame
Q&A with Fauci: ‘We will get out of this and we will return to normal. Don’t despair.’
Can you get coronavirus via secondhand smoke? We asked physicians and researchers.
Five myths about the U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. puts ‘maximum pressure’ on the Security Council
When regulators fail to rein in Big Tech, some turn to antitrust litigation
The unemployed are taking their struggles to Reddit, a ‘beacon of light in this long dark night’

Yakima Herald Republic
Inslee praises Yakima’s progress on COVID-19 as 7-day average falls to 38 per day
City of Wapato faces slew of complex public records requests
No new action on Wapato investigation, regular audit scheduled this fall
Farmworkers needed for statewide surveys on impacts of COVID-19
Astria Health, nurses union reach settlement over Regional closure

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KING5 TV (NBC)
WATCH LIVE: Postmaster says it’s a ‘sacred duty’ to ensure timely election mail
Dry conditions spark concerns about wildfire danger in Washington state

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Chief Best asked to cancel retirement by Black leaders of police reform group
Clashes erupt in Portland outside US immigration building
Free COVID-19 testing site to open next week in West Seattle
Food bank to feed 20% more people in 2020
‘Can-demic?’ Nationwide aluminum can shortage hits Washington beverage makers

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Black community leaders asking for Chief Best to stay on the job
Increased service returning to 3 Puget Sound ferry runs
Saved by the suburbs: Food trucks hit by virus find new customers
COVID-19: Inslee eases restrictions on bowling alleys, museums as state’s virus cases drop
‘This is our moment’: Biden frames election as a life-changing choice for America
‘It’s absolutely overwhelming:’ Parents worried about remote learning in two weeks
Judge: Recall effort can proceed against Benton County sheriff

KNKX FM
Auburn police officer charged with murder under new I-940 rules
As many school districts plan remote learning, Kittitas aims for in-person school
Crews Attack Fast-Moving Okanogan County Fire, Eyeing Northward Growth Toward Border
Families of vulnerable inmates, concerned about COVID-19, call for prison reforms

KUOW FM
Food insecurity rates in King County nearly double as pandemic continues
Heidi Larson: Why Is Trust In Vaccines As Important As The Vaccines Themselves?
Clint Smith: To Protest And To Reckon With Racism In America
Danielle Allen: How Can Democratic Values Guide Us When Facing A Global Crisis?
Tom Rivett-Carnac: How Can We Shift Our Mindset To Fight Climate Change?
For Students With Disabilities, Schools Say They Have To Do Better In The Fall
Postmaster General Faces Senate As Controversy Persists Over USPS Cuts
Auburn officer charged with murder in 2019 police killing, testing new deadly force legal standards
Seattle Black activists speak up in support of Police Chief Best, against ‘protest of agitation’

Q13 TV (Fox)
Auburn police officer is first to be charged with murder under standards of I-940
Family responds to announcement of murder charges in 2019 Auburn Police shooting
Inslee eases restrictions on bowling alleys, museums as state sees slowdown in Covid cases
Nearly 140-bed facility for alcohol, drug rehab may soon open in McKenna
Parents to Pierce County Health Director: ‘Let our kids go to school!’

Spokane Public Radio
WA Supreme Court Affirms New Five Commissioner Law For Spokane County (Riccelli)

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Crosscut
With Canadian border closed, Port Angeles businesses worry for the future

Slog
King County Launches Rental Assistance Program Expected to Help Up to 10,000 Households
Prosecutors Charge Auburn Cop with Murder in Jesse Sarey Killing
The East Link Tunnel Is Finally Done and It’s Kind of Hot

Thursday, August 20

40% of letter-handling machines dismantled in Seattle-Tacoma area
Internal documents from May reveal that the Postal Service was planning to remove 20% of “DBCS” (digital barcode sorter) machines nationwide this summer. In Washington state, at least 23 DBCS letter-sorting machines had been dismantled by Tuesday at major postal facilities, according to a tally by KUOW. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

UW research shows racism and redlining hurt local wildlife, too
Crosscut interviewed [Dr. Christopher] Schell and co-author Dr. Karen Dyson to learn more about how incorporating social justice issues into ecological research helps us better understand our true impact on the world around us, and what it feels like to publish their paper in this moment of anti-racist reckoning. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Crosscut)

How miscommunication and selfishness hampered America’s COVID-19 response
COVID-19 has scrambled the meaning of American exceptionalism. For a century or more, the United States has been a beacon of hope and strength to the rest of the world. But its response to the pandemic, many public health experts say, has been uniquely hapless, ineffective, undisciplined and selfish. Continue reading at USA Today. (David J. Phillip)

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Associated Press
New Columbia River Gorge fire starts, prompting evacuations
US officials install cable barrier along Canadian border
Slade Gorton, former Washington US senator, dies at 92
Washington gov. declares state of emergency over wildfires
Gov. Inslee declares state of emergency over Washington wildfires
Federal appeals panel says state can protect Hanford workers
Inslee orders more COVID-19 testing for farm workers
US jobless claims jump back above 1 million in face of virus
Russia’s Navalny in coma, allegedly poisoned by toxic tea
Seahawks to play first three home games of the 2020 season without fans
S&P 500 hits all-time high
Coin shortage hits retailers, laundromats, tooth fairy
Yakima mail equipment to stay after postmaster reverses course on changes
Portland police: Riot outside federal immigration building
COVID: Oregonians can apply for $500 state stimulus check
Working families enlist grandparents to help with the kids
Oregon gov. declares state of emergency due to wildfires

Aberdeen Daily World
County raises CARES Act business grant pot to $1.5 million, extends application deadline

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
When and how will the U.S.-Canadian border open? These experts have some ideas
State reports Wednesday that Whatcom County COVID-19 case count decreases by 2
Washington state news still ‘encouraging,’ officials cautiously say at weekly update
Washington mandates broad COVID-19 testing for farms experiencing outbreaks
Which Whatcom age groups are being impacted by COVID the most this summer?
Washington state reports 425 new COVID-19 cases
5 myths of COVID-19 and why they just aren’t true
Coronavirus updates: DOH creates needs assessment survey
T cells — not antibodies — may be key to long-term COVID-19 immunity. What are they?
More cruise ships are leaving U.S. waters — and CDC coronavirus reporting requirements
Black newborns 3 times more likely to die when treated by white doctors, study finds
Here’s when you can visit national parks for free to celebrate their 104th birthday

Capital Press
Inslee orders COVID testing for farmworkers
Editorial: We can’t afford to shortchange students

Columbian
Evergreen Public Schools, teachers union at odds over reopening
New COVID-19 cases dip in latest Clark County report, no new deaths
In Our View: The solution to controlling coronavirus is us

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Vandals with chainsaws slash 5 PUD utility poles in Lynnwood
‘We can learn from Slade’s life’: Gorton touched many here

Highline Times
Community Task Force Meeting 7 focuses on dialog with Mayor Durkan and Reconnect West Seattle survey results

The Inlander
To keep campuses open during a pandemic, local universities hope college students won’t act like college students

Islands’ Weekly
Magistrate recommends against COER injunction
Riding out the COVID-19 storm together | Guest column
New report highlights COVID-19 cases are plateauing

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Nonprofits prep for anticipated influx of need
Kitsap charter school opening amid pandemic
Proposed Belfair mine expansion denied

New York Times
Big Tech’s domination of business reaches new heights
Steve Bannon Is Charged With Fraud in ‘We Build the Wall’ Campaign
Trump Must Turn Over Tax Returns to D.A., Judge Rules
Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Jump to 1.1 Million: Live Updates
Fed Officials Said the Economy Needed More Help From Congress

Olympian (subscription required)
Sixth COVID-19 outbreak reported in Thurston County, 15 cases reported Wednesday

Puget Sound Business Journal
Airports brace for deep cost cuts as America’s travel pullback shows no sign of abating
New US jobless claims rise back above 1m
US share buybacks almost cut in half by pandemic
Fed officials said the economy needed more help from Congress
Big-box retailers’ profits surge as pandemic marches on
Former US Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
Seattle picks HNTB to design West Seattle Bridge replacement, but repair still on the table
Ready for PPP forgiveness? Here’s what to know about owner, employee pay.

Seattle Times (subscription required)
As wildfires burn across Washington state, Inslee declares an emergency
Firefighters battling blaze at Beacon Hill construction site
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scheme
Trump must turn over tax returns, judge rules again
Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes
‘The smartest person in the room:’ Washington state officials remember former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton
I-90 work that caused long delays finished early
LA Times: Postal Service cutbacks have left small businesses hurting
Bloomberg: Boeing wins first 737 MAX deal of year in sale to Polish carrier
Op-Ed: Take down Klamath River dams

Seattle Weekly
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92

Skagit Valley Herald
COVID cases drop, but not yet a trend

Tri-City Herald
Federal court of appeals upholds state law helping Hanford workers
1st coronavirus death reported in 6 days. New cases drop again in Tri-Cities area

USA Today
How miscommunication and selfishness hampered America’s COVID-19 response
Michigan to pay $600M in Flint water crisis settlement; victim compensation fund created
‘Silent spreaders’ of COVID-19: Kids who seem healthy may be more contagious than sick adults, study says
Supreme Court ruled on a landmark LGBTQ rights case, but Justice Department has yet to enforce it

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Loved ones alarmed at COVID-19 spread at the Penitentiary
Walla Walla prison second highest in state for COVID-19 cases
Umatilla County approved to return to Phase 1
Walla Walla Community College granted $2.18 million to continue TRiO program
Editorial: Finally, progress in cleaning up nuclear waste
Bloomberg: Postmaster general suspends USPS change until after election

Washington Post
Trudeau’s suspension of Parliament amid ethics controversy fuels cries of ‘cover-up’
Ex-Trump adviser Bannon indicted on conspiracy charges in alleged fundraising fraud
Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to shield his tax records from Manhattan district attorney
Growing evidence shines a light on children’s role in virus transmission
Some big firms are giving stressed parents perks such as subsidized tutoring
Texas governor threatens penalties for cities that cut police funding
Portland protesters broke ICE building windows. Police responded with tear gas.
GOP push to block controversial Alaskan gold mine gains the White House’s attention
Here’s why the Postal Service wanted to remove hundreds of mail-sorting machines
Mali had the first coup d’etat of the coronavirus era
Michigan to pay $600 million to victims of Flint contaminated-water crisis

Yakima Herald Republic
Fire crews gaining upper hand on Yakima Valley wildfires

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Cable barrier goes up along portion of Washington-Canada border
Boeing reports first 737 MAX orders since November
As coronavirus declines in King County, some eastside neighborhoods see increase
What you need to know about coronavirus Thursday, Aug. 20

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Study of Seattle-based fishing crew suggests antibodies stop infection
Tacoma officer who fatally shot Bennie Branch won’t face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Coronavirus cases going down in Washington but officials warn not to let down your guard
Referees face uncertain future during COVID-19 pandemic
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus reported in Eastern Washington
Inlsee issues update to proclamation requiring COVID-19 testing for agricultural workers
SPOG releases additional video of Sunday night riot in Seattle

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Homeless service providers wondering how to replace city’s Navigation Team
Protesters stop traffic, shutdown public entrance of King County Jail
U.S. officials install cable barrier along Canadian border
Seattle City Council committee votes to loan $70M for West Seattle bridge repair

KNKX FM
For Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended, forcing big changes in some people’s lives
Former Washington Senator Slade Gorton dies at 92

KUOW FM
40% OF LETTER-HANDLING MACHINES DISMANTLED IN SEATTLE-TACOMA AREA
Shadow Immigration System: Migrant Children Detained In Hotels By Private Contractors
Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended, forcing big changes in some people’s lives
Blog: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
State of emergency declared over Washington state wildfires
August 19th | The legacy of Slade Gorton, Washington state political giant
Move In, Move Out: For In-Person College, Everything Rests On The First Few Weeks
1 in 5 Child Care Jobs Were Lost Since Pandemic Started. Women Are Affected Most
Former Washington Senator Slade Gorton dies at 92

Q13 TV (Fox)
Families, attorneys ask state to further reduce prison population
Inslee declares State of Emergency as wildfires burn across Washington
Inslee orders more COVID-19 testing for farm workers
Local organization offers child care options for upcoming school year

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Crosscut
UW research shows racism and redlining hurt local wildlife, too
Opinion: The movement to defund Seattle police is not a personal attack

Wednesday, August 19

Back to ‘school’: Even the basics are complicated, so how can teachers and students get on track?
It’s a prospect that was almost unimaginable just months ago: Hundreds of thousands of Washington children won’t return to school buildings this fall. With the summer’s rise in coronavirus cases, the state’s top leaders said it’s unsafe for the vast majority of students to learn in a classroom. Now, a new semester of school — at a distance — begins in a few weeks and districts are just beginning to send families details about what to expect. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Donna Grethen)

‘Good news’: Average virus cases per 100K are declining here
key data point related to new coronavirus cases is again on the decline in Snohomish County, giving the area’s top public health official cause for cautious optimism. The case rate per 100,000 residents over a two-week period has dropped from 95 as of Aug. 1 to 73.7 as of Saturday, according to the Snohomish Health District. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Snohomish Health District)

Countries led by women had nearly half the COVID-19 deaths of men-led ones, study says
A review of 194 countries fighting against the coronavirus reveals that women-led countries such as New Zealand and Germany have fared “significantly” better than countries led by men. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (TVNZ)

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Associated Press
Washington state AG sues federal agencies after no response
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in E. Washington
Portland protesters set fire to county government building
San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage
Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits
How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn’t?

Aberdeen Daily World
Get updated, leave comments at Aberdeen rail separation project online open house
Hoquiam School Board approves all online learning plan to start 2020-21 school year
National forest salal permits on sale next month

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Would high school refs feel safe officiating during pandemic? At least a third say no
Students unable to gain teacher certification due to WA requirement, COVID restrictions
Coronavirus updates: State passes 68k cases; report shows new rise in nursing home cases
Which Whatcom age groups are being impacted by COVID the most this summer?
Whatcom County adds five COVID-19 cases Tuesday, state reports
Here’s how testing, tracing, masks and social distancing are paying off for Whatcom
Attorneys general announce lawsuits over USPS cuts as Postmaster delays changes
Washington state reports 543 new COVID-19 cases
Here’s how to take care of your COVID-19 mask
Countries led by women had nearly half the COVID-19 deaths of men-led ones, study says
What’s it like for kids with COVID-linked inflammatory syndrome? A trip ‘through hell’
Nursing homes see new rise in coronavirus cases, report says. What’s happening?

Capital Press
Legislative leaders OK COVID-19 relief funds over objections of lawmakers

Columbian
In Our View: Census tally returns tax money to county

The Daily News
Cowlitz County reports sixth COVID-19 death, four new cases

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Postmaster general pauses plan for overhauling mail delivery
‘Good news’: Average virus cases per 100K are declining here
Would a 5,300-acre county park be a good thing for U.S. 2?
Graham: Pandemic has left us all coping with anxious thoughts

Highline Times
King County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation’s Unit shares data from last five years
COVID-19 testing now available at Highline College
Future Fit Transportation: Six options for the West Seattle Duwamish crossing Aug.21

Islands’ Weekly
Free day at Washington State Parks, Aug. 25

Issaquah Reporter
Republican state lawmakers want special session

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Op-Ed: Immigrant workers deserve safety

New York Times
FDA’s emergency approval of blood plasma is now on hold
How your phone is used to track you during coronavirus pandemic, and what you can do about it
Defying Trump, 5 Automakers Lock In a Deal on Greenhouse Gas Pollution
Trump Eliminates Major Methane Rule, Even as Leaks Are Worsening
Opinion: The 19th Amendment: An Important Milestone in an Unfinished Journey

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County reports fifth care setting COVID-19 outbreak, 7 new cases Tuesday
Slade Gorton, former U.S. senator and a heavyweight in Washington state politics, dies
Sturgis Rally attendee has COVID-19, may have exposed others at bar, officials warn
Coronavirus updates: DOH creates needs assessment survey
Thurston County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19

Peninsula Daily News
U.S. Postal Service rally in Port Townsend
Clallam County schools urged to start fall online
Online only urged for Clallam schools; hybrid plans in Jefferson

Puget Sound Business Journal
As colleges reverse course due to Covid-19 outbreaks, ‘large cuts’ loom for staff and services
Facebook fails to curb spread of medical misinformation, report finds
US postal service delays cutbacks over election fears
The uneven rally that took US stocks to a record high
Boeing plans another round of voluntary buyouts, but more job cuts if necessary
Feds grant Washington state transit agencies $28.4M for bus projects
Seattle business groups blast City Council over payroll tax as Amazon hints at moving its workers elsewhere

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle fishing boat outbreak suggests antibodies protect against coronavirus infection
Westneat: Seattle homicide spike should be a topic at City Hall
Smattering of COVID cases pop up on campuses as Washington colleges prepare for fall term
Washington state AG Ferguson announces lawsuit intended to protect vote-by-mail after changes at postal service
Amazon to create 3,500 new tech and corporate roles in 6 cities
Editorial: Speak up, Seattle, and tell City Council how to proceed
South King County businesses offered free toolkit to guide reopening during COVID-19 pandemic
King County committee votes to oust director of law enforcement oversight office
Coronavirus positive-test rate dips in most of King County, spikes in parts of the Eastside
With hundreds of thousands of Washington children not returning to school buildings this fall, how can teachers and students get on track?
Satellite imaging firm BlackSky is growing and hiring in Seattle
Back-to-school resources for parents, from meals to child care to technology and more
Op-Ed: Don’t co-opt social workers on the path to police ‘reform’

Seattle Weekly
Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls
26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19

Skagit Valley Herald
Northwest Conference pushes back fall sports

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities downward trend in new COVID cases continues. No new deaths
Black Lives Matter Coalition rejects call for leader to leave state racial justice task force

USA Today
COVID-19, visas, Trump: International students turning away from US colleges for lots of reasons
Barr announces 1,000 arrests, including suspects in 90 murders under Operation Legend

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Increases in local COVID-19 counts down so far this week
Editorial: Debate over Postal Service funding should be over overall service

Washington Post
U.S. stocks hit record high, ending shortest bear market in history
Coronavirus saliva tests could be cheaper and faster. Here’s how they work.
Freshmen forced to overhaul college plans, dreams
Op-Ed: When the postmaster testifies, Democrats need to grill him for answers, not grandstand
Editorial: QAnon is a menace. Ignoring it isn’t an option.
California wildfires prompt urgent evacuations as lightning-sparked blazes grow in size
Postal Service blocked lawmakers from key evidence on DeJoy’s selection, Schumer says
Pandemic places alarming pressure on transgender mental health
Virus misinformation thwarting Facebook’s best efforts to catch it, advocacy group says
Hawaii won’t allow tourists until at least October
Since 2016, 11 states and D.C. have expanded voting rights for the currently and formerly incarcerated

Yakima Herald Republic
Smart planning can limit wildfire damage, experts say
FEMA authorizes federal funds to help with firefighting costs of Ahtanum Ridge fire
Officials assess damage after Ahtanum fire; Progress on training center, Jungle Creek fires
Yakima County reports 24 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Yakima mail equipment to stay after postmaster reverses course on changes

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Head of King County law enforcement oversight under fire after accusations of ‘discriminatory’ practices
Seattle police officer describes having fireworks thrown at his face during riot
Office of Police Accountability reviewing viral videos of Seattle officers
Emergency road repairs to clog I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass until Friday

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
SPD officer blasted in face with explosive during riot feels ‘isolated’
Designer selected for possible West Seattle Bridge replacement
USPS delivery delays plague Port Townsend coffee company
Seattle police union says city leaders abandoning officers
National Lawyers Guild again accuses SPD of targeting and assaulting legal observers
King County awards coronavirus relief grants to local science, arts organizations
AG Ferguson sues Trump administration over USPS service cuts
Highline School District holding fundraiser to get internet access to families in need

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘A lot of emotions’: SPD officer injured in SoDo riot says he’s tired, angry
Another milestone in West Seattle Bridge repair as design firm chosen
Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan sounds off on council’s budget cuts, its ramifications
Washington leads coalition of states challenging Trump postal cuts

KNKX FM
Edmonds school district lays off bus drivers and other districts warn they may do the same
Seattle, King County to require legal council for youths under 18 detained by police
Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits

KUOW FM
Postmaster General Backs Down, But Democrats Press For Answers And Assurances
Yep, Masks And Protective Gear Are Still Hard To Get — Especially For Small Buyers
Blog: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
WHO Chief Urges Nations To Join In Preventing ‘Vaccine Nationalism’
Loans For First-Time Homebuyers See Record Delinquencies

NW Public Radio
‘Hanging Out To Dry’ In Rural Washington As Residents Push For Their Own Fire Protection Group

Q13 TV (Fox)
Parents in Seattle can expect a more condensed school day when it comes to online learning
Post office backlogs impact hundreds of locals
Students changing or deferring college plans due to COVID-19 impacts
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
‘It’s not sustainable’: Another small business permanently closing its doors

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Crosscut
Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA
Burien food bank keeps Latinx community fed with traditional ingredients
Opinion: Why has Amazon been so quiet about Seattle’s new business tax?

MyNorthwest.com
COVID-19 updates: 543 new cases of coronavirus, 24 more deaths
Seattle housing market sees ‘massive changes’ in post-lockdown landscape
Coalition lays out fresh demands for Mayor Durkan, council in ‘defund SPD’ vision
AG Ferguson won’t drop USPS lawsuit despite Postmaster General halting changes
WA woman wrongfully imprisoned 35 years will get millions in settlements

Seattle P.I.
Oldest apple tree in Washington dies at 194, but legacy lives on in new saplings

Tuesday, August 18

Suffrage at 100 | A Visual History
THE 19TH AMENDMENT — ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, and added to the constitution eight days later — was the single largest act of enfranchisement in the history of the United States. Millions of women cast their first ballots that fall. But the amendment’s promise was incomplete. Many American women, including some who had fought fiercely for suffrage, were still excluded from the ballot box. Continue reading at The New York Times.

Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
Have you made certain you count? Or in other words, have you responded to the 2020 census, completing your census questionnaire online, by mail or during a brief interview with a U.S. Census Bureau employee? The census, taken every 10 years, provides vital information about population and basic demographics that is used. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (LM Otero)

Cases of COVID-19 increasing at prison and elsewhere in the Valley
Meghan DeBolt, director of Walla Walla County’s public health department, said there were 56 new cases of county residents diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend, including 44 inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary. Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs spokeswoman Heidi Audette announced Monday evening a second employee at the Walla Walla Veterans Home was diagnosed with COVID-19 and is isolating at home. Continue reading at The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. (WA Department of Health)