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Monday, September 14

Breathing may be hazardous to your health
The North Olympic Peninsula is socked in, along with the rest of the state, with wildfire smoke from wildfires ravaging Oregon, California and central Washington, and conditions are not expected to improve much until Monday morning. Continue reading at Peninsula Daily News. (Nicholas Johnson)

Washington ranked as state with best safety net for workers during COVID-19
With unemployment rates at levels not seen since the Great Depression, how much help is available to workers who have been affected? It varies tremendously from state to state. And no state has a better safety net than Washington, according to a new report from Oxfam America, a nonprofit that works to alleviate poverty. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Mark Nowlin)

Already stigmatized, sex workers have fewer choices in a pandemic
Tepatasi Vaina sees a bitter irony for sex workers right now: For many of the people she works with, the industry pre-coronavirus was their safest option. She works as a program manager with the United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance (UTOPIA), a queer and trans Pacific Islander-led advocacy organization that began helping sex workers in Washington state after seeing a desire for aid and community among them some years ago. Continue reading at Crosscut. (UTOPIA Seattle)

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Associated Press
Pier on Seattle’s waterfront partially collapes, injuring 2
Winds a worry as death toll reaches 35 from West Coast fires
Better weather aids battle against deadly Western wildfires
Dismay as huge chunk of Greenland’s ice cap breaks off
A family struggle as pandemic worsens food insecurity

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 79,826 cases
New law lets Washington cyclists treat stop signs as yield signs. It’s not a crazy idea
Eight more Whatcom residents test positive for COVID-19, Washington state says Sunday
2.4 earthquake recorded 40 miles from Bellingham Sunday evening
Whatcom County air quality worsens to very unhealthy range by mid-day Sunday
Washington state reports 350 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 79,826 cases
Whatcom County sees 14 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, Washington reports
‘Very unhealthy’ air in Whatcom as wildfire smoke blankets Bellingham. Here’s the forecast
Here’s what Bellingham looks like through wildfire smoke
The number of Washingtonians facing hunger has doubled since start of the pandemic
With the border closure set to expire Sept. 21, Canadians want to see it remain closed
Inslee: 626,982 acres of Washington burned, air quality won’t improve before Monday
Whatcom County sees 11 new COVID-19 cases Friday
Smoke returns to Whatcom again — how bad will it be and how long will it stick around?
Can smoke from the West’s wildfires make you feel sick? Here’s what doctors say
Time’s up for students’ pandemic meal money, but most in WA haven’t enrolled
Inslee says 626,982 acres of Washington have burned
Washington state reports 544 new COVID-19 cases Friday and 6 deaths
Can’t imagine what it would be like if a tsunami hit the Washington coast? This video can help
Washington State Patrol asks for drivers’ help to reduce the chances of new wildfires
Here’s why it’s so important to get a flu shot
Army COVID-19 vaccine may produce a side benefit: Cure for the common cold
Do neck gaiters provide adequate protection against COVID-19?
Eating out is among riskiest activities during COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
‘I have to disagree.’ Fauci breaks with Trump on US ‘rounding the corner’ on COVID-19
Whatcom health department closes afternoon drive-thru COVID-19 testing due to smoke
‘I am your wife,’ badly burned woman whispers to man who found her in Oregon wildfire
Smoke from West Coast wildfires stretches 2,000 miles across US, satellite photo shows
LA Times: US ambassador to China to retire, leave Beijing

Bothell Reporter
Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA

Capital Press
WDFW to put wolves over livestock on its grazing lands
Winds a worry as death toll reaches 33 from West Coast fires
WDFW stops looking for Leadpoint wolves that attacked calves
Inslee: Unnatural ‘climate fires’ sweeping Washington

Columbian
‘Beyond index’ air conditions continue in Clark County, with little relief in sight
Vancouver, Evergreen school districts suspend in-person services due to air quality
In Our View: Spread of wildfires, rumors add to our burdens
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Coronavirus, the good and bad

The Daily News
What’s in a mascot?
Kelso School Board to discuss timeline for ‘ hybrid’ instructional model Monday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Unemployment system overwhelmed by users and new claims
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
A yellow haze settles over the fiery Pacific Northwest
Smoke smothers Washington; Downey fire grows to 1,000 acres
737 Max engineer didn’t know details of flight control system
Boeing 737 Max moves another step closer to returning
Bloomberg Opinion: Comment: Education gap will widen without aid to states
Editorial: Sound Transit should keep to Everett timetable

The Inlander
Prepare now: Air quality expected to plummet as wildfire smoke blows east into the weekend

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Commercial and recreational boaters asked to“Take The Pledge” to protect pregnant orcas

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Pod schools popping up around Kitsap County
Three deaths linked to St. Michael’s COVID-19 outbreak, Kitsap Public Health reports
Sheriff: ‘Homicide’ ruling in inmate’s death needs context
Thick smoke blankets Kitsap, expected to linger next 2-3 days
How air quality is monitored in Kitsap — and when we could see relief
Wildfires burned millions of acres across the West. See what that looks like.
CKSD forms committee on safe return to play, but furloughed ADs say they won’t participate

New York Times
The Arctic Is Shifting to a New Climate Because of Global Warming
With Tensions High, Trump’s Ambassador to China Is Stepping Down
Wildfires Live Updates: Gusty Winds Could Whip Up Blazes
After a Pandemic Pause, ICE Resumes Deportation Arrests
Vaccine Makers Keep Safety Details Quiet, Alarming Scientists

Olympian (subscription required)
Here’s what Thurston school leaders report about the first week of school from home
Army COVID-19 vaccine may produce a side benefit: Cure for the common cold
Can smoke from the West’s wildfires make you feel sick? Here’s what doctors say
Thurston County ends week with 51 COVID-19 cases; no new cases announced Sunday
Washington state reports 350 new COVID-19 cases
Coroner releases cause of death for Portland shooting suspect Michael Reinoehl near Lacey
Air quality worsens overnight in Thurston County area — forecasters expect a hazy weekend

Peninsula Daily News
Smoke alert could be extended
Clallam’s virus rate joins Jefferson in low-risk category
Breathing may be hazardous to your health
Peninsula low-infection rate in place despite new cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
Pier 58 on downtown Seattle waterfront partially collapses, 2 workers hurt
Trump’s payroll tax ‘cut’ fizzles
Vaccine-makers keep safety details quiet, alarming scientists
Opinion: If we wait for infrastructure to fail before fixing, it’ll be too late
Pier 58 on downtown Seattle waterfront partially collapses, 2 workers hurt
Report: Seattle spent more than $136M with women- and minority-owned businesses

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
Opinion: What does it mean to violate the Hatch Act? | Roegner

Spokesman Review
Increase in testing, holiday weekend results in more confirmed COVID-19 cases
Firefighting crews fight smoke, rising temperatures in Washington and Idaho on Friday
Washington public lands chief says Malden blaze highlights need for more firefighting resources
Wild swings in the area fires consume and the homes they destroy
‘A coalescing of bad things’: As fires rage across the West, Washington firefighting resources are stretched
King County COVID-19 protections are keeping other illnesses away, too
Going back to school
Washington election officials scrambling after USPS sends confusing postcards to voters

Tri-City Herald
Kennewick schools cancel meal deliveries over hazardous air. Pasco moves meal pickup inside
Relief from nasty smoke in Tri-Cities not coming as soon as expected
Tri-Cities COVID cases up last week. State health officials concerned
Some Kennewick students back in schools. Richland and Pasco kids to follow
Oregon smoke plume sends Tri-Cities hazardous air quality off state charts
Fewer new COVID cases. Tri-Cities deaths remain at 160
Gyms, dance studios and more can reopen in Tri-Cities

USA Today
Coronavirus updates: WHO reports most global cases in a single day; Nevada governor criticizes indoor Trump rally
‘It seems systematic’: Doctors group finds 115 cases of head injuries from crowd control weapons during nationwide protests

Vancouver Business Journal
Workforce SW Washington secures more than $2 million to aid workers impacted by COVID-19

Yakima Herald Republic
New COVID-19 cases dip below 10 again Sunday in Yakima County
Winds a worry as death toll reaches 35 from West Coast fires
Two Yakima nonprofits serving immigrant populations awarded $20,000 for COVID-19 response relief
Washington Wildfire Map
Air quality remains hazardous in Yakima Valley; smoke, haze expected to last through Wednesday
Wildfires push Yakima Valley air pollution to hazardous levels
Air quality advisory and burn ban issued for reservations
Yakima County gyms, indoor fitness centers can reopen at limited capacity
Two human cases of West Nile virus reported in Central Washington
Latest: Washington governor blames climate change for fires
Wildfire smoke brings worst air quality to Portland, Seattle
Washington ranked as state with best safety net for workers during COVID-19
Virus America, six months in: Disarray, dismay, disconnect

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Air experts: There’s dangerous ‘tar’ in the smoke you’re breathing
Smoky skies remain with small improvement expected Tuesday
As the pandemic lingers, domestic violence rises in King County
Local Black Lives Matter group calls for investigation of Seattle City Council actions
Artist creates messages of hope in Tacoma
Closures of beaches, parks and boat launches in Seattle extended through Monday due to poor air quality
Racial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiums
Seattle air quality third worst in the world
Sumner Grade Fire 50% contained, some returning home
Cold Springs Fire in Okanogan County 45% contained
Smoky skies: What you can do to stay safe
Governor seeks federal wildfire assistance, warns to avoid smoke
Malden, Massachusetts steps up to help Malden, Washington following devastating wildfires
Seattle invites three scooter rental companies to apply for pilot permits
Emergency shelter opens in Seattle over weekend due to poor air quality
Officials battle online misinformation along with wildfires

KNKX FM
The view from one middle school in Parkland, as an unprecedented school year starts
Pierce County fire crews’ resources strained as Sumner Grade Fire continues to burn

KUOW FM
SEATTLE COULD SEE RELIEF FROM SMOKE AND UNHEALTHY AIR ON MONDAY
Keeping your student athlete strong and engaged amid pandemic can be a workout
Pier collapses on Seattle waterfront
Updates: Protests for racial justice in the Northwest
Blog: Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the Northwest
Trump Signs New Executive Order On Prescription Drug Prices
California Camp Fire Survivors Face The Horror All Over Again In 2020
Wildfires Latest: Helpful Weather; Oregon Official Warns Of ‘Mass Fatality Incident’
Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA
‘Scorched earth, as far as the eye can see.’ How Washington wildfires are devastating human and animal communities
‘A mass casualty:’ Yakama Nation tribal member reflects on devastating Covid-19 impact to her community
‘The Thing I Dread The Most Is Not Knowing’: Western Wildfires Rage Amid Race To Flee
Protesters Were Supposed To Hear Warnings Before Federal Police Moved In. They Didn’t
DeVos Loses Latest Fight Over Rerouting Aid To Private School Students
It was an economic theory with little traction, then the pandemic hit
As COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Move At Warp Speed, Recruiting Black Volunteers Takes Time
Giuliani Distances Himself From Ukrainian Sanctioned By U.S. As Russian Agent
More Groceries, Less Gas: The Pandemic Is Shaking Up The Cost Of Living

NW Public Radio
UPDATES: Crews Make Good Progress In North-Central Washington And Colville Reservation Fires
Pullman COVID-19 Cases Continue Rapid Climb. WSU President And Governor Very Concerned
Breathing Wildfire Smoke Every Summer Could Have Long-Term Health Consequences

Web

Crosscut
Child care was already dysfunctional. COVID-19 could break it completely
As WA restaurants struggle, workers weigh physical and economic survival
Already stigmatized, sex workers have fewer choices in a pandemic
From WSU to Western, college town businesses are feeling the squeeze
Migrant workers leave WA farms, risking poverty instead of coronavirus
A debt crisis looms as renters turn to credit cards to stay afloat

Seattle P.I.
Pier 58 on Seattle waterfront collapses

Slog
The EPA is Doing a Little—Very Little—to Mitigate Pollution in Washington
Right-Wing Media Distorts Story of Machete Attack in Capitol Hill

Friday, September 11

Elevated need to continue at food banks
Washington food banks are gearing up for higher needs for the foreseeable future. “We haven’t really turned a corner either on the virus or economic recovery,” said Katie Rains, food assistance specialist for the state Department of Agriculture. “We anticipate seeing elevated need across the emergency food system for months, if not years, to come, so we do really see this as a long haul effort.” Continue reading at Capital Press. (Second Harvest)

How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled
Laura Leebrick, a manager at Rogue Disposal & Recycling in southern Oregon, is standing on the end of its landfill watching an avalanche of plastic trash pour out of a semitrailer: containers, bags, packaging, strawberry containers, yogurt cups. None of this plastic will be turned into new plastic things. All of it is buried. Continue reading at KUOW. (NPR)

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Associated Press
Assaults and infections continue at Western State Hospital

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
The eerie glow of West Coast wildfires can be seen 20 miles out in the Pacific Ocean
Can’t imagine what it would be like if a tsunami hit the Washington coast? This video can help
Smoke returns to Whatcom again — how bad will it be and how long will it stick around?
Whatcom welcomes students into its first campus dorm, with these COVID-19 restrictions
Whatcom sees 16 new COVID cases Thursday, six months from the county’s first case

Capital Press
‘Evacuate now:’ Wildfires grow in Oregon as 500K flee
Volunteers rescue thousands of farm animals from Oregon wildfires
Elevated need to continue at food banks
Few test positive for COVID at Gebbers Farms

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Wildfire smoke to ‘get worse from here’ as plume moves north
State Supreme Court clears way for 2nd Fortney recall bid
Marysville hires new police chief, who comes from Redmond
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: Front-line workers call for medical care for all
Comment: Can we recover unity that sustained us after 9-11?

Federal Way Mirror
History at home: South King Fire 9/11 memorial explained
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Crews contain Bainbridge brush fire after homes put on standby for evacuation
St. Michael leaders ‘very optimistic’ the hospital has largely contained COVID-19 outbreak
Jeff Graham: CKSD trying to solve return-to-sports puzzle
A desperate rescue: A father’s heartbreaking attempt to save his family from a raging fire
Air quality expected to get worse heading into the weekend
Kitsap jail inmate restrained by officers died of homicide from ‘restraint asphyxia’
Wildfire danger prompts closures of Kitsap forests
In Tahuya, a state plan to log 176 acres unites activist, neighbors

News Tribune (subscription required)
Brush fire ignites in South Tacoma at site of old airport
Washington state reports 458 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and 7 deaths
Body and dash cams for deputies? Pierce County begins moving in that direction
Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor to retire a month before elections

New York Times
Wildfires Live Updates: Evacuations Ordered as Fires Near Portland Suburbs
Covid-19 Live Updates: Pandemic Intensifies Food Insecurity, Leaving ‘Children Screaming in Hunger’
False Rumors That Activists Set Wildfires Exasperate Officials

Olympian (subscription required)
Pierce County retired general on Trump’s reported military comments: ‘You’re no patriot’
Op-Ed: It is humans we save by battling climate change, not the Earth
The number of Washingtonians facing hunger has doubled since start of the pandemic
Lacey air quality still unsafe for sensitive groups
Washington Health Department issues guidelines for COVID-19 patients returning to work
‘Super massive’ plume of smoke heading for Western Washington

Peninsula Daily News
Mayor, city say ‘Coffee’ sessions no place for personal opinions
Thick wildfire smoke creeping into Western Washington
Number of confirmed cases on Peninsula unchanged

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle City Council approves funds for early West Seattle Bridge work
Hopes dim for more stimulus as Democrats block narrow GOP plan
Boeing hopes education, new technology will persuade consumers to fly again
Justice Department announces fraud charges in small-business aid program
Covid forced millions to work from home. Here are 6 things to know about the home office deduction.

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Wildfire news updates, September 11: What to know today about the destructive fires in Washington state and on the West Coast
Officials squash rumors of far right, far left setting fires
Weather shifts, helping firefighting but bringing more smoke to Washington state
Washington ranked as state with best safety net for workers during COVID-19
1 in 5 Washington residents could face hunger this year as COVID-19 pandemic wears on, says Food Lifeline CEO

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Spokesman Review
As virus continues to spread, so does hunger
Inslee offers cash assistance to Malden residents displaced by fire
‘A major threat to the state of Washington’: Inslee meets with health officials in Pullman as COVID cases climb at WSU
Ferguson asks judge to reverse Postal Service changes ahead of election
Shawn Vestal: We have met the cause of the wildfires, and it’s usually one of us
Rumors of blazes started by antifa spreading as fast as fires
‘You have today to prepare’: Massive smoke cloud approaches Washington

Tri-City Herald
‘Going to be OK.’ Prosser dairy family lose their home but find comfort in faith, family
Benton County COVID cases close to level for schools to reopen
Honoring the lives lost 19 years ago in terrorist attacks
Smoky Tri-Cities air likely to get worse. What to expect this weekend
Power lines possibly sparked raging wildfire that ripped through Prosser this week
New Tri-Cities COVID cases bump back up. 1 new death reported

USA Today
More young people are dying by suicide, and experts aren’t sure why
‘We have never seen this’: 10% of Oregon forced to evacuate; death toll rises from wildfires across Western states
‘Astonishingly risky’: COVID-19 cases at colleges are fueling the nation’s hottest outbreaks

Washington Post
ICE flew detainees to Virginia so the planes could transport agents to D.C. protests. A huge coronavirus outbreak followed.
At least 10 dead in Northern California wildfire as half a million Oregonians evacuate
The Finance 202: Forget Wall Street. Now it’s Washington that looks out of touch with Main Street.
Trump isn’t talking about the wildfires in Oregon and California

Yakima Herald Republic
Air quality alert in effect in Yakima area through the weekend
YPD changes policy, disciplines commanding officer in wake of woman’s death in June
Washington Wildfire Map
Virtual suicide intervention training to dispel myths, provide training to support those in need
Opinion: When it comes to fire, take every precaution

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘Super-massive’ cloud of wildfire smoke headed for Washington
Half of Seattle students haven’t logged into remote learning system this fall
What you need to know about coronavirus Friday, Sept. 11
Gov. Inslee signs order allowing people impacted by wildfires to get financial help

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Smoke settling across Western Washington; Air Quality Alert until Monday Smoky skies: What you can do to stay safe
Doctors worry about the flu, COVID-19 colliding
A glimpse into the future: How recent wildfires stack up to climate predictions
Gov. Inslee issues proclamation to aid families impacted by wildfires
Inslee visits tiny Malden, devastated by wildfire
Fire started at large encampment burns 24 acres, officials say
‘We got another one’: Second man arrested for intentionally starting brush fire in Pierce County
Public health officials say common colds are on the rise in King County

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Massive smoke plume from Oregon wildfires invades Puget Sound region
European flight safety agency completes Boeing 737 Max tests
Seattle City Council considering revision of ban on chemical projectiles for police

KNKX FM
The view from one middle school in Parkland, as an unprecedented school year starts
Extreme End To The 2020 Northwest Fire Season Reminds Of The 1910 ‘Big Burn’

KUOW FM
Amid Flood Of News, Voters Appear Locked In On Their Presidential Choices
How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled
Blog: Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the Northwest
‘Massive’ cloud of wildfire smoke headed to Seattle overnight
SDOT points to rays of hope for reopening the West Seattle Bridge

Q13 TV (Fox)
Nearly 600,000 acres scorched by Washington wildfires, Inslee says
Tips to protect yourself from unhealthy air as wildfire smoke inundates Washington
Expect thick smoke, unhealthy air quality Friday in Washington
Officials squash rumors of far right, far left setting fires

Web

My Ballard
Smoke is back: air quality deemed unhealthy for all groups

Slog
After Months of Protests, Portland’s Mayor Bans CS Gas
Landlord to Tenants: Take Down Your BLM Signs or Face Eviction
Washington Just Filed a Legal Maneuver That Could Fix the Post Office at the Last Minute

Thursday, September 10

Think 2020’s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames. Meanwhile, the Atlantic’s 16th and 17th named tropical storms are swirling, a record number for this time of year. Powerful Typhoon Haishen lashed Japan and the Korean Peninsula this week. Last month it hit 130 degrees in Death Valley, the hottest Earth has been in nearly a century. Continue reading at Skagit Valley Herald. (Associated Press/Noah Berger)

Mayor Jenny Durkan prepares to address demonstrators in Seattle in June. She is expected to hire a COVID-19 recovery director “in the coming months,” according to a spokesperson. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Seattle is hiring a ‘director of recovery and equitable investment’ to lead on COVID-19
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to hire a high-level point person to manage the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. “The Director of Recovery and Equitable Investment … will lead and coordinate citywide efforts related to economic and social recovery from the impacts of COVID-19,” according to an advertisement posted on Aug. 31. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Local, state health experts call on parents to schedule wellness visits as immunizations dip
Routine immunizations and wellness visits among Yakima County children remain below average going into the new school year, according to local health experts. But trends might be moving in the right direction — and parents of children behind in the wellness checkups are encouraged to schedule appointments now. Continue reading at The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. (Amanda Ray)

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Associated Press
Heat, winds fuel destructive Northwest wildfires
‘Like a bomb’ – winds fuel destructive Northwest blazes
Washington state schools provide devices for remote learning
Scarcity of key material squeezes medical mask manufacturing
Emergency fire shelters can save lives but raise questions
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people
Neo-Nazi pleads guilty over threats to journalists
Boeing finds new problem with 787 that will delay deliveries
Fires without precedent rage in usually cool, wet Northwest
High alert: Deadly Northwest fires burn hundreds of homes
Optimism increasing in ability to fix West Seattle Bridge
Think 2020’s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
Vancouver Public Schools retires chieftain mascot
Massive smoke clouds, thick air darken Western US skies
Another protester charged with torching Seattle police cars
Bat-killing fungus found in two Washington state counties
Clashes in Portland erupt again, police make 11 arrests
US layoffs remain elevated as job market’s gains weaken
Outdoor adventures turn destructive, spark wildfires
Vaccine by Nov. 3? Halted study explains just how unlikely
State DNR closes recreation areas through Friday in Eastern Washington because of fire danger
Alexis Krell: Washington AG sues to prevent oil and gas development on Arctic Refuge coastal plain
Court revives suit alleging council broke law over head tax
Portland to pay nearly $1M over police killing of man
Judge appoints new Seattle police monitor after resignation
Local, state health experts call on parents to schedule wellness visits as immunizations dip

Aberdeen Daily World
Rural fire departments face extra challenges
Grays Harbor COVID-19 positive test results top 300
Grant helps move Satsop Business Park power expansion plan forward
Far-right extremists in Oregon among those who use rally and caravan to show support for Trump
Construction of roundabout on U.S. 12 near Oakville finished
Letter: Racism is a human rights issue, not politics
Letter: If we didn’t see it here before, we have to acknowledge racism now
Letter: Be a patriot, wear a mask

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
The eerie glow of West Coast wildfires can be seen 20 miles out in the Pacific Ocean
Wildfires one sign of the ‘new Washington’ created by climate change, Inslee says
Washington state Governor Inslee calls for new wolf management rules and policies
Wildfire smoke irritating you? Here are tips for masks, filters and ‘clean rooms’
Massive wildfires set the skies ablaze with vivid sunsets and sunrises. Here’s why
Whatcom’s smoky skies persist for a second day. When will they clear?
This age group makes up a plurality of new Whatcom COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks
‘People need to be very cautious,’ Whatcom fire chief warns as temperatures rise
Whatcom’s skies fill with wildfire smoke — here’s what our air quality looks like
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Tuesday about Washington state’s wildfire response
Southern Resident killer whale superpod sighted
A quick summary of what your insurance could cover after a wildfire
Sturgis biker rally adds 267,000 COVID cases and $12.2B in health costs, report says
What’s in the new coronavirus relief plan? Vote on pared-down bill expected this week
Trump says pandemic is ‘hopefully’ near end. What do experts say about a second wave?
Vaccine developers pledge to separate politics from science amid COVID-19 rush

Bothell Reporter
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA

Capital Press
Fire destroys 90% of Washington town
Heat, winds fuel destructive Northwest wildfires
Inslee mirrors environmental groups on wolf removal
Washington wildfires ‘unprecedented,’ governor says
Fires without precedent rage in usually cool, wet Northwest
Majority of farmers accept NORPAC settlement
Washington AG: Lawyers can drop in to see farmworkers

Columbian
Vancouver Public Schools furloughs, reduces hours for hundreds of employees
Clark County adds 82 new COVID-19 cases, one new death over holiday weekend
In Our View: Reminder of climate change blows into county
Additional CARES Act funding much less than Clark County officials had hoped

The Daily News
Gifford Pinchot fire blows smoke billowing through Cowlitz County
County has enough PPE, lets emergency declaration expire
Gifford Pinchot closing trails due to Big Hollow Fire; Cougar area told to prepare to evacuate
Cowlitz County virus activity increases slightly
First day of remote school goes smoothly, parents, districts say

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Light rail’s Lynnwood Link inches forward, with massive beams
EvCC group’s Empowerment Lunch connects community virtually
Just the facts about the confusing COVID-19 vaccine situation
Officials say stay inside: Unhealthy air through Wednesday
Dr. Spitters: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’ with COVID fight
Boeing finds new problem with 787 that will delay deliveries
Bloomberg: Comment: Break’s over, Congress; renew $600 checks for jobless
WaPo Comment: Covid reveals decades of bad public housing policy
WaPo Comment: Why didn’t Woodward say something sooner?
Letter: We can’t pretend racism isn’t a problem here

Highline Times
Amid talk of earlier restoration, West Seattle Bridge Task Force looks at risk management
OP-ED- West Seattle – Cable-stayed Bridge vs. Immersed Tube Tunnel

Islands’ Weekly
Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke
Temporary fire ban in San Juan County
San Juan County announces CARES small business relief grant
Inslee announces additional federal funding to be distributed to local governments
Upcoming free days at Washington State Parks
2020 noxious weed disposal fund ends early
Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Fire team up with DNR for wildfire
Washington’s child care crisis
COVID-19 testing still advised for people with symptoms and close contacts of confirmed cases
Yakima federal judge grants AG Ferguson’s motion to expedite discovery in USPS lawsuit

Issaquah Reporter
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Massive wildfires incinerate WA
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Heavy winds bring downed power lines, brush fires to South Kitsap
Kitsap County bans all outdoor fires
Hot, dry conditions stoke fires, bring unhealthy air into Kitsap County
Winds kick up Northwest wildfires, Washington town destroyed
Pacific Northwest wildfires force evacuations
‘We could hear the trees exploding’: At least 7 dead as swath of wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington, other Western states
Paycheck bump coming for federal workers, military — but they must pay it back in 2021

News Tribune (subscription required)
Live Updates: Sumner Grade Fire holds steady; fire in Wapato Hills is out
School staff providing food to families evacuated from Sumner Grade fire
Inslee tours Pierce County fire scene, offers cash assistance to burned-out families
Pierce County declares state of emergency to get help fighting wildfires
10-acre Wapato Hills Park fire in Tacoma is 80 percent contained
‘Leave now’: Evacuation issued for residents south of 410 as Bonney Lake fire spreads
Is there a ‘loophole’ in WA’s eviction moratorium? An ousted family issues a warning
Bonney Lake police chief and family among evacuees during Tuesday’s wildfire
Puyallup man arrested for allegedly setting fire in median on state Route 167
Technical difficulties disrupt first day of remote school for some Tacoma students
Record-breaking temps forecast through Thursday in Tacoma-Seattle area
Editorial: ‘Please get lifeguards,’ says mother of boys who drowned in Spanaway Lake. We agree
Editorial: Pierce County disaster warnings evolve: Text alerts today, chimes and voice come next

New York Times
Wildfires Live Updates: Evacuation Orders in California and Oregon
Justice Dept. Intervenes to Help Trump in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit
Coronavirus Tests Are Supposed to Be Free. The Surprise Bills Come Anyway.
College Quarantine Breakdowns Leave Some at Risk
Unemployment Claims Show Little Relief From Virus’s Toll: Live Updates
Wildfires Live Updates: Out-of-Control Blazes Add to Vast Destruction
These Changes Are Needed Amid Worsening Wildfires, Experts Say
Covid-19 Live Updates: Senate Republicans Plan Vote on ‘Skinny’ Aid Bill
Opinion: Mr. Trump Knew It Was Deadly and Airborne

Olympian (subscription required)
The eerie glow of West Coast wildfires can be seen 20 miles out in the Pacific Ocean
Thurston County reports 4 more cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
Wildfires one sign of the ‘new Washington’ created by climate change, Inslee says
Washington state Governor Inslee calls for new wolf management rules and policies
Littlerock area residents evacuated as Mima Road fire spreads to 50 acres
Residents are being evacuated from their homes south of Mima Mounds
Sturgis biker rally adds 267,000 COVID cases and $12.2B in health costs, report says
What’s in the new coronavirus relief plan? Vote on pared-down bill expected this week
Trump says pandemic is ‘hopefully’ near end. What do experts say about a second wave?
Port worker says Zita’s behavior was unacceptable. Zita says investigation fits pattern
Officials lift evacuation order for Mima Road area; crews assessing wildfire damage
Washington AG sues to prevent oil and gas development on Arctic Refuge coastal plain

Peninsula Daily News
Quinault government to reopen, reservation remains closed to visitors
Smoke prompts health concerns on Peninsula
First day of in-person school both surreal, familiar
‘Like a bomb’: Winds fuel destructive Northwest blazes
Eastern Washington fires blanket Peninsula in smoke
Clallam County to dip into reserves in 2021
Eviction moratorium topic of Zoom presentations
Port Townsend extends utility shut-off suspension
Smoke still threatening Peninsula
Peninsula free of new COVID-19 cases for five days

Puget Sound Business Journal
Do jobless benefits deter workers? Some employers say yes. Studies don’t.
Wildfires bring new devastation across the West
Sea-Tac ramps up disinfection efforts as holiday travel season approaches
Study: Permanent teleworking would make homebuying an affordable option for nearly 2M renters
AstraZeneca’s Covid trial pause a reminder of huge challenges in race for vaccines
Federal report warns of financial havoc from climate change
US companies defy Trump’s demands to leave China
Air Force general visits Boeing to eyeball ‘interim fix’ for faulty KC-46 tanker system
New Republican stimulus proposal includes second PPP, Covid liability shield

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Wildfires spread in Washington state, claiming one life and at least 121 homes, as firefighters wage battle
Dry, windy weather helps wildfires keep raging across Washington state Thursday
Seattle is hiring a ‘director of recovery and equitable investment’ to lead on COVID-19
Optimism grows in ability to fix West Seattle Bridge for another 15-plus years of traffic
US layoffs remain elevated as job market’s gains weaken
Despite judge’s order, plans being made for census layoffs
Does my employer have to say if a coworker has the virus?
As Washington and other states struggle to report COVID-19 data accurately, auditors are stepping in

Skagit Valley Herald
Drone used to assess Skagit Wildlife Area habitat
Sheriff’s Office adds mental health clinicians
Construction delayed on mental health treatment facility
Local crews help battle wildfires
Bat disease edges closer to Skagit County
STEM program expands
Researchers celebrate birth of orca calf
Ecology seeks comment on proposed changes to oil movement rules
State, local election leaders confident in mail-in voting system
Appeals court sides with Samish tribe in fight over state fuel tax
Skagit Regional Airport lands federal grant

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay

Spokesman Review
‘This is how they handle fires’: Farmers aid fire crews in effort to save Douglas County town of Mansfield
Eastern Washington slammed by fires, dust storms and power outages
20,000 still without power in Inland Northwest
Increasing property values likely will mean higher property taxes for most in Spokane County
Shawn Vestal: COVID-19 took a ride from Sturgis rally all over the country, including Spokane

Tri-City Herald
Smoke hangs in Tri-Cities air. Many should limit time outdoors
Flaming railroad trestle west of Tri-Cities burns and collapses
Tri-Cities COVID cases continue to drop. Deaths hold steady at 159
Wind-whipped fires burn homesteads, 3 railroad bridges and more in Tri-Cities region
Getting a COVID test is easier starting today in Tri-Cities. Longer hours offered
Op-Ed: Slade Gorton’s message for Eastern Washington remains truer than ever
Power lines possibly sparked raging wildfire that ripped through Prosser this week
New Tri-Cities COVID cases bump back up. 1 new death reported
Spectrum internet restored in Tri-Cities. Outage caused problems for Richland classes

USA Today
‘Unprecedented’ wildfires burn across West: California firefighters injured, Oregon residents flee flames
COVID-19 vaccine candidate from Oxford University and AstraZeneca on hold after ‘unexplained illness’
Coronavirus updates: Trump says he downplayed danger; Senate to vote on $300B relief bill; layoffs persist

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
First day of school, COVID-19 edition, in the books for local students
Teaching children about diversity, Inclusion, equity
Families juggling school, child care, work
Fire train helps battle blaze in Yakima River Canyon
Pandemic-related budget issues lead to layoffs at Walla Walla Public Schools
Free summer meals extended through December
Lawsuits filed here, around state for subsidized renters
ne sign of the ‘new Washington’ created by climate change, Inslee says

Washington Post
Trump acknowledges he intentionally downplayed deadly coronavirus, says effort was to reduce panic
Voting is a challenge for the homeless. Advocates are trying to make it easier.
Senate moves to vote on ‘targeted’ GOP coronavirus relief bill, though defeat appears inevitable
Vaping among teens falls for the first time in three years

Yakima Herald Republic
Recreation sites, businesses reopen in Yakima River Canyon after fire
24 new COVID-19 cases in Yakima County; Testing sites planned in Yakima and Zillah
Yakima Canyon to reopen Wednesday after fire; cleanup continues from Monday windstorm
Sarg Hubbard Park closed after wildfire burns playground and two buildings; damage estimated at $200,000
Yakima County records 36 more COVID-19 cases over two days, but no new deaths
State DNR closes recreation areas through Friday in Eastern Washington because of fire danger
Washington awarded grant for Filipino American historic survey
Opinion: Now’s the time to line up immunizations, flu shot

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Hot, dry weather to continue Thursday, increasing Washington wildfire danger
It’s not a scam: Snohomish County contract tracers searching for people who tested positive for COVID
LIVE UPDATES: Sumner Grade Fire prompts level 3 evacuations
Wildfire smoke can increase coronavirus risk, health experts warn
Unhealthy air across Puget Sound after 330,000 acres burn in Washington in 24 hours
Millions in public COVID testing money goes to Washington company with questionable ties
Auburn teachers juggle parenting and remote learning as a new school year begins
Seattle Public Schools runs into issues on second day of remote learning
DNR Commissioner to visit Malden after wildfire decimates small town

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘An unprecedented event’: More than 300,000 acres in Washington have burned since Monday
Sumner Grade Fire triples in size, forces more evacuations
Explosive fires torch areas near Sumner homes, where fires never burned before
Smoky air to linger through Friday as Seattle area gets record heat
AG Ferguson filing lawsuit to stop Trump Administration’s plan to open drilling in Arctic
Coronavirus: Washington has the 11th lowest case count per 100,000 residents in the U.S.
Fire erupts in Tacoma’s Wapato Hills Park, threatening nearby homes
Some schools canceled Wednesday due to power outages, wildfires
Experts recommend staying inside, wearing masks as fire conditions worsen in Western Washington
‘A little less “Animal house”’: Inslee pleas for leadership from college students during pandemic
At least 6 homes destroyed by wind-driven brush fire in Graham
Sumner Grade Fire slowing after destroying four homes
Air quality improves, but more smoke on the way
‘Unimaginable’: 1-year-old killed when family tried to evacuate Okanogan County wildfire
Families return to charred homes following Graham brush fire
Troopers: Man arrested for setting fire along SR 167 in Puyallup
Wildfire smoke creates more risks during COVID-19 pandemic
‘An unprecedented event’: Around 480,000 acres have burned in Washington since Monday
Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at police cars in Seattle faces federal charges
Durkan announces up to $11.6 million in funding for homeless service providers

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Ferguson files suit to stop changes with U.S. Postal Service
Gov. Inslee tours Pierce County wildfire damage as crews try to contain massive blaze
Man charged with using 2 ‘Molotov cocktails’ to burn police cars during Seattle riot
Gov. Inslee : State ready to help counties grappling with wildfires
Wildfires in Washington state threaten homes as smoky air blankets Seattle
Residents describe ‘war zone’ after fire rips through Graham neighborhood
All Clackamas County residents put on notice as Level 3 evacuations expand
Record heat, lingering smoke a double whammy for Puget Sound, but rain is in forecast!
Seattle residents advised to stay inside due to ‘unhealthy’ levels of air pollution
City Council discusses Mayor Durkan police budget veto after reconvening from break
Prosser family almost loses home to fire for a second time

KNKX FM
The standoff at this Pierce County bridge 50 years ago codified tribal treaty fishing rights
Domestic violence homicides up during the pandemic
State records show Pierce County facility lacked ‘sanitary’ environment ahead of COVID-19 outbreak
Labor Day Fire Storm Destroys Homes, Burns Thousands Of Acres Across The Northwest

KUOW FM
Postal Service, Under Political Spotlight, Preps For Surge In Election Mail
Amazon job growth to shift beyond Seattle
Federal prosecutors take over Seattle protester cases, concerning local attorneys
Wildfire smoke exacerbates Covid-related respiratory concerns
Updates: Protests for racial justice in the Northwest
Blog: Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the Northwest
Tech Stocks Are In A Mood, And They’re Dragging The Market Down With Them
5 tips for limiting wildfire smoke in your house
9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine

NW Public Radio
UPDATES: Governor Inslee Vows Assistance For Those Affected By Massive Washington Fires
How Can You Tell If A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Working?
‘There Was No Stopping It’: The Fast, Life-Saving Effort To Evacuate Malden As It Burned
Extreme End To The 2020 Northwest Fire Season Reminds Of The 1910 ‘Big Burn’
UPDATES: ‘It’s All Gone’: Northwest Residents Cope In Aftermath Of Fast-Moving Fires
StoryCorps Northwest: From A Small Town, The Early Days For LGBTQ Rights And Falling In Love

Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington wildfires: 1,500 firefighters on front lines of ‘one of the worst nightmares we can imagine’
Families unsure where to begin picking up the pieces after destructive Graham brush fire
Evacuations ordered in parts of Pierce, Thurston counties as wildfires destroy homes
Washington ‘firestorm’ destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest

Web

Crosscut
Tim Eyman accused of hijacking Recall Durkan campaign
Opinion: The power and promise of universal basic income
Remote learning spells uncertainty for school bus drivers
Apocalypse: Now What? How we will know it’s over

Seattle P.I.
‘Unprecedented and heartbreaking event’: Wildfires burn over 300,000 acres in Washington
Here’s how to stay safe as wildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality in Seattle
‘Perfect storm of frustration’: Inventory remains low, prices up in Seattle-area housing market
Seattle Aquarium to release ‘The Kraken,’ a giant Pacific octopus
Coronavirus sixth leading cause of death in King County in 2020, health officials say
Seattle to put up to $11.6 million to help organizations serving homeless residents amid pandemic

Slog
Upcoming Transit Cuts May Hit Minority Communities Extra-Hard
The Death of Industrial Seattle
A Raise for Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Ease Racial Inequity
Looking Back at the 100th Day of Protests in Portland
The Seattle City Council Is Stuck in Budget Limbo

Tuesday, September 8

Labor Day Fire Storm Destroys Homes, Burns Thousands Of Acres Across The Northwest
Labor Day 2020 lived up to its name if you’re a firefighter. It was a day that set up for numerous fires in central and eastern Washington that have burned tens of thousands of acres, and possibly many more. At least 80 fires started in Washington in what officials call a historic fire event. Continue reading at KUOW. (Spokane County Fire District 8)

Fire rages through Malden, leaving much of the small farming town in ruins
A wildfire decimated the small town of Malden on Monday, destroying an estimated 70% of homes in the northern Whitman County community and leaving behind scorched piles of rubble. Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers said the Babb Road Fire started in Spokane County before spreading across the county line and raging through Malden and the neighboring town of Pine City. The fire quickly consumed thousands of acres of Palouse wheat fields, forcing Malden’s roughly 200 residents to evacuate. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Evan Ellis/Pullman Radio)

Washington study: 900,000 in ‘hazardous and economically precarious’ jobs in pandemic
More than 900,000 workers in the state are in jobs that are “economically precarious” and have a high risk of COVID-19, according to a new study by the Washington State Labor Education and Research Center. Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Steve Bloom)

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Associated Press
Environmentalists say Washington’s wolf program is broken
Amazon expanding to 25,000 workers in Bellevue
Hurricane-force winds kick up Pacific Northwest wildfires
6 Oregon and 2 Washington inmates die of COVID-19
Southern Resident Orcas have new member
Fire crews make progress containing Yakima wildfire
Justice Department questions Seattle racial justice training
Technology stocks keep stumbling; Nasdaq down 8% in 3 days
Washington’s governor orders new wolf rules

Aberdeen Daily World
Local officials react to BHP’s withdrawal of Port potash facility permit applications (Blake)
BHP withdraws permit for Hoquiam potash facility
County auditor assures local, state mail-in voting is secure
National Weather Service issues red-flag weather warning for western Washington
Oped: What does war, fighting, and killing do to us?

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom’s skies fill with wildfire smoke — here’s what our air quality looks like
Another snowy winter for Whatcom? Or will it be warm and rainy?
State reports six more positive COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County on Monday
Washington study: 900,000 in ‘hazardous and economically precarious’ jobs in pandemic
State reports six more positive COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County on Sunday
State reports eight more positive COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County on Saturday
Washington state reports 310 new COVID-19 cases
Idaho Statesman: 8 miles apart, 2 wildly different COVID strategies at U of I, Washington State
Washington state reports 501 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
Face masks can cause dry eyes, doctors say. Here’s how to get relief
Washington state reports 399 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: State passes 77k cases
How many Americans will die of COVID-19? Here’s what to know about all the predictions
Washington state reports 479 new cases, eight deaths on Friday
State reports seven more positive COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County on Friday
Another state allows ‘essential’ teachers exposed to COVID-19 to continue working

Capital Press
Amazon bans foreign seed sales to U.S. in midst of global mystery
Weather to keep challenging Western firefighters
Cherry crop brings good ‘perfect storm’ — high prices, high demand

Columbian
In Our View: Trump’s approach to coal industry out of step
In Our View: I-1639 passes test, so time to enforce the law
Cheers & Jeers: School time, not party time (Social justice initiatives by Costco, Boeing, Amazon)
Looking back at 1997 Interstate 5 Bridge repair as upcoming project looms
Enrollment up in Alternative Learning Experience school programs
CREDC announces second round of emergency grants to aid small businesses

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What to know as a school year without precedent begins
New Everett City Council boundaries are taking shape
High court to consider 2nd sheriff recall effort this week
Snohomish council considers hiring permanent police chief
You may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Economic fallout from COVID-19 may delay Everett light rail
County asks: What should housing look like near light rail?
Upon further review, state puts I-5 on-ramp back on schedule
Comment: The value of work is in more than a paycheck
Comment: Prosecutors can free the innocent they put in prison
Commentary: Local salmon is sustainable for you and orcas
Comment: Virtual learning is tough; why did it come to this?
WaPo Comment: Prosecutorial misconduct has left too many in prison
Editorial: Libraries ready to help with online learning, more

Federal Way Mirror
FWPS cancels first day of school due to widespread power outages

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
When lawmakers get to cutting budgets, what will happen to Washington State Ferries?
Grump files appeal over Mason County decision on gravel mine
The story of Kitsap’s first two known COVID-19 cases, six months later
Sailor missing from USS Nimitz; search underway in North Arabian Sea
Districts distribute thousands of Chromebooks to students as digital learning gets underway

News Tribune (subscription required)
LIVE UPDATES: Wind, fire, smoke causing damage, outages, road closures in Pierce County
People grabbed pets, medicine before fleeing fast-moving Graham brush fire
Growing wildfire near Enumclaw closes another section of SR 410
Schools across Pierce County cancel classes Tuesday due to fires, power outages
100-acre wildfire in Graham destroys houses, forces evacuations
Wildfire in Sumner-Bonney Lake shuts down SR 410, forces school to be canceled
Smoke blows into Western Washington after new wildfires spark. Expect it to linger.
Floating crane broke loose and struck spots along Ruston Way Waterfront
Students raise concerns over H.R. McMaster lecture at the University of Puget Sound
Fear of flooding spurs $500K White River erosion project
Puyallup now offering people convicted of crimes the chance to do their time at home
Baby without a country: This Tacoma native can’t get his son into the United States
Pierce County reports 30 new COVID-19 cases
Union representing MultiCare Indigo clinic providers cites ‘assembly-line’ conditions
Competition, not just COVID-19, eroding business at Tacoma and Seattle ports
Op-Ed: Blue-collar unions can be force for Black people’s justice, Tacoma labor activist says
Editorial: Tacoma Museum Row slammed shut by coronavirus, but there’s hope on horizon

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: 9 Drug Companies Issue a Joint Pledge to Thoroughly Vet Vaccines
What We Know About the C.D.C.’s Covid-19 Vaccine Plans
Americans Back Tough Limits on Building in Fire and Flood Zones

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston landlords who accept rent assistance cannot raise rent through end of 2020
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 77,545 cases
Week begins with 13 COVID-19 cases in Thurston County, increasing total to 1,055
Washington state reports 310 new COVID-19 cases
8 miles apart, 2 wildly different COVID strategies at U of I, Washington State
Washington study: 900,000 in ‘hazardous and economically precarious’ jobs in pandemic
Neighborhood on edge after U.S. Marshals team shoots Portland killing suspect at complex
‘Mob’ breaks windows, sets fires and confronts business owner downtown Friday night
Portland shooting suspect killed by task force near Lacey was armed, Sheriff’s Office says
What we know about Portland shooting suspect Michael Reinoehl
Judge dismisses ballot challenge against Mejia, Pettit to pay attorney’s fees
South Sound grocery workers demand hazard pay with protests
Three types of dog food and treats recalled due to ‘elevated’ mold levels, FDA says
COVID-19 has reduced homeless shelter beds, so winter will be a stress test

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County now in low risk category
Red flag warning issued for extreme fire danger
Peninsula sees continuing fall in numbers of new cases
Donations swell COVID-19 Relief Fund
Police chief: Protests in Sequim peaceful

Puget Sound Business Journal
King County Council OKs $8M tourism recovery campaign as museums reopen
Front-line workers are Puget Sound Business Journal’s Covid Heroes
Small businesses wanted stimulus, but got a payroll tax deferral instead. Many are opting out.
Opinion: Carmen Best’s retirement is a reality check for Seattle

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Boeing admits a new quality issue on the 787 and tallies more 737 MAX cancellations
As legal claims over protests and police pile up, Seattle faces liability risks
‘Once school starts, I am not going to be OK’: Remote learning during COVID-19 has Seattle-area parents learning their own limits
Debates over Seattle spending, policing spotlight tension between mayor and City Council
After Seattle closes Gas Works Park, mostly maskless worshippers take to street for protest and praise
‘Time is running out’: Washington state mounts last-ditch census campaign as anxiety lingers
Editorial: Don’t let Boeing’s 787 line fly to S.C.
People who are homeless move on from Seattle community centers set up as temporary shelters during COVID-19
As Seattle passes 100 days of protest, 22 arrested at anti-police union march
Firefighters hold line on Evans Canyon Fire as wind, dust move into Yakima County
Environmentalists say Washington’s wolf program is broken
COVID-19 is causing workers to reassess career choices: ‘The pandemic has required people to do a lot of soul-searching’
Language in Seattle-area rental ads divides neighborhoods along racial lines, UW study finds
What will happen to Seattle’s empty office towers when COVID-19 ends?
Stiffing workers on wages grows worse with recession
McConnell: Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19
Companies testing vaccines pledge safety, high standards
Op-Ed: Revise COVID-19 relief-fund decisions to target disparities

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
Opinion: Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

Spokesman Review
Fire rages through Malden, leaving much of the small farming town in ruins
Eastern Washington slammed by fires, dust storms and power outages
People-first policing: EWU’s new police chief hopes to continue changing perceptions on campus
Inland Northwest colleges ramp up testing regulations as fall semester kicks into gear
‘They said, he’s dead’: Judge in Seattle won’t dismiss civil rights lawsuit by family of Che Taylor
Gov. Inslee directs drafting of new rules for wolf management
Initial jobless claims continue to decline across state, Spokane County
Pandemic EBT deadline looms for those who need help buying food
As South Hill students fill ‘day camp’ slots, concerns emerge about families most in need
Washington school districts may use buses to deliver supplies for home learning
Opinion: Jan Gee: Protect food industry from patent trolls

Tri-City Herald
Blowing dust storm, fires close I-82 at Umatilla, I-90 and Hwy 395 near Ritzville
Tri-Cities coronavirus support groups start for those dealing with the deadly disease
Hundreds of Tri-Cities parents opting to homeschool kids in wake of COVID-19
BLM groups rally for change in Tri-Cities special police unit
Nearly 5% of Pasco and 3% of Kennewick has been infected with COVID. Statewide it’s 1%
Editorial: Don’t wait. WA legislators should buck Gov. Inslee and fix budget now (Pedersen)

USA Today
Historic wildfires rage across Pacific Northwest: Washington town devastated; helicopters rescuing stranded California hikers
Discipline against bad doctors plummets amid COVID-19 – and more medical errors may slip through cracks
Census response in poor and minority neighborhoods is undermined by coronavirus
Orca that carried dead calf for two weeks gives birth again

Yakima Herald Republic
Wind, dust move into Yakima County; firefighters hold line on Evans Canyon Fire
Air quality deteriorating in Yakima Valley as high winds bring dust, smoke
Crews battle new fire near Prosser, with other blazes raging across the state
Washington awarded grant for Filipino American historic survey
Selah opens new kindergarten campus to teachers; primary construction begins on schedule
Yakima County reaches 13th straight day with fewer than 50 new COVID-19 cases
Opinion: Yakima County is ready to open up further
Letter: Inslee did what needed to be done

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Keep windows closed as wildfire smoke lingers in western Washington, officials advise
Several school districts cancel classes over power outages, fires
Hundreds attend ‘worship protest’ in the streets after Seattle closed Gas Works Park to large crowds
Seattle officers arrest 22 people after protest outside police guild headquarters
Pierce County schools look to reopen if coronavirus cases don’t surge again after Labor Day
‘I can’t be mad at anybody but myself’: Lakewood student avoids COVID all summer, but then she goes back to school
Washington top school official says students can continue receiving free meals

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
At least 8 homes destroyed by wind-driven brush fire in Graham
Classes canceled in some school districts due to power outages
Wildfires, dust close multiple state roads in Eastern Washington
COVID-19 changes Labor Day campaign kickoffs
Critical fire weather conditions continue through Tuesday morning
22 arrested during protest on Labor Day
California worship leader returns to Seattle for Labor Day rally attended by hundreds
Southern Resident orca Tahlequah gives birth to calf
Dozens arrested as violent Portland protests continue
Seattle police detail sweeping changes to officer assignments
Pierce County home prices spiral upward as buyers rush to beat winter inventory lull
Pierce County schools can consider gradual return to in-person learning
Portland protests not abating after 100 straight days

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Seattle’s job landscape changing six months after COVID-19 pandemic
‘Critical’ fire danger for parts of Northwest as unusual September wind storm arrives
Coronavirus update: Washington state adds 310 new COVID-19 cases
Protesters take police defunding message to Seattle City Council districts

KNKX FM
State records show Pierce County facility lacked ‘sanitary’ environment ahead of COVID-19 outbreak

KUOW FM
WILDFIRE SMOKE BILLOWS INTO SEATTLE AREA WITH FLURRY OF 911 CALLS
Labor Day Fire Storm Destroys Homes, Burns Thousands Of Acres Across The Northwest
Many Black People Say Police Killings Aren’t ‘Going To Be Fixed Overnight’
Protests for racial justice in the Northwest
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Fast-Moving Wildfire Destroys 80% Of Small Town In Eastern Washington State
How Can You Tell If A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Working?
Grief-stricken orca has a new baby in Salish Sea
New Global Coronavirus Death Forecast Is Chilling — And Controversial
Why it’s crucial to get a flu shot as the Covid-19 pandemic continues
So, Just How Did I Get Sick With COVID-19?
Pentagon Says It Will Close ‘Stars and Stripes’ Newspaper
New school year amid pandemic: Is Washington state ready to start?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Police: Over 20 arrests made during protester march to Seattle Police Officers Guild
Labor Day campers use caution as a ‘Red Flag Warning’ for wildfires is issued in Washington
Disappointment, resilience highlight Labor Day during pandemic
Large ‘prayer protest’ takes place in Seattle, despite city trying to prevent it
Brandi Kruse: Jeff Bezos called Seattle’s bluff

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: If Seattle is dying, here’s the cause of death
WA relying on hotels, state offices to house foster kids more than ever

MyNorthwest.com
Smoke moves into Puget Sound region, as wildfires burn across Western Washington
22 people arrested in Seattle demonstration
4 Puget Sound districts cancel school Tuesday over power outages, poor air quality

Slog
Police Rush Protesters Outside SPOG HQ While Blasting Country Music, 22 Arrested
Why the Press Is Quick to Describe White Black Lives Matter Protesters as Antifa
Nine Marchers Arrested After Shutting Down I-5

Friday, September 4

UW releases first COVID-19 global forecast
On Thursday, the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) released its first COVID-19 global projections, predicting nearly 770,00 lives worldwide could be saved between Sept. 3 and Jan. 1 by people wearing masks and social distancing. Researchers said deaths could reach 2.8 million by Jan. 1, which is about 1.9 million more from now until the end of the year. Continue reading at KIRO 7.

Why Washington state won’t rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it’s proven
Vaccines for Covid-19 are still in development but the federal government wants states to be ready to distribute them by November 1. Washington state health officials say they’re getting ready, but will not distribute any vaccine until it’s proven safe and effective. This week, state health officials outlined what they’re doing to prepare. Continue reading at KUOW. (Associate Press)

Officials warn against holiday-weekend lapses as COVID case count stays low Thursday
Yakima County health officials warned Thursday against people lowering their guard to the threat of COVID-19 over the Labor Day weekend. In recent weeks daily case numbers have been consistently low, relative to June and July, allowing the county to add new activities such as indoor dining and small outdoor gatherings to its modified Phase 1 status of the state’s Safe Start program. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Amanda Ray)