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Friday, October 2

Trump, first lady positive for virus; he has ‘mild symptoms’
Trump has consistently played down concerns about being personally vulnerable. He has mostly refused to abide by basic public health guidelines — including those issued by his own administration — such as wearing face coverings in public and practicing social distancing. Instead, he has continued to hold campaign rallies that draw thousands of often mask-less supporters. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Julio Cortez)

2 Pasco vegetable plant workers die of COVID, say employees. Union vote planned
Two workers at the Twin City Foods frozen vegetable plant in Pasco have died of complications of COVID-19, say workers at the plant. It is part of the reason that about 200 workers there want to vote to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1439. The union is waiting for the National Labor Relations Board to schedule the election. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (Bob Brawdy)

Domestic violence-related deaths in King County have quadrupled this year over last
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and King County officials are reporting an increase in the number of cases. Through the end of September, there have been 13 domestic violence homicide deaths in King County. Twelve of those happened during the pandemic. Continue reading at King5 TV.

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Associated Press
Wildlife habitat reopened as fire danger eases
Trump and first lady test positive for coronavirus
American, United to furlough 32,000 as time runs out on aid
Trump plans to slash refugee admissions to US to record low
States push for more funds and guidance on vaccine distribution
National Guard taps units for rapid response to civil unrest
Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19
Boeing to combine production of 787 jet in South Carolina
In rare move, Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings released
Washington state nurses file complaint over virus conditions
Wildlife habitat reopened as fire danger eases
Pacific Power utility sued over devastating Oregon wildfires

Aberdeen Daily World
WDFW lifts fire restrictions, including target shooting ban, on most department-managed lands

Everett Herald (subscription required)
It’s official: Everett to lose Boeing 787 line, 100s of jobs
For those who feed Boeing, it’s gone from bad to worse
Trump, first lady positive for virus; he has ‘mild symptoms’
Politicians react as Boeing’s Dreamliner plan is confirmed
Editorial: Keep the lights on for aerospace in Everett

Highline Times
Mayor Durkan proposing $34 Million for homeless housing
New Executive Order to evaluate Seattle Police Department functions, transition to civilian response

Issaquah Reporter
K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home
25 COVID cases linked to Salish Lodge

Peninsula Daily News
Trump says he and first lady tested positive for coronavirus
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
One new COVID-19 case in both Clallam and Jefferson counties
Clallam health officials prepare for school opening

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle-area biotech companies attract investors, but talent remains in short supply
Colleges learn how to suppress coronavirus: Extensive testing
Inslee: Boeing Dreamliner decision an ‘insult to workers’
SBA expected to soon start issuing PPP forgiveness decisions

Skagit Valley Herald
County breaks ground on mental health treatment center
Anacortes School District announces reopening plan

Tri-City Herald
Washington state Gov. Inslee talks about Boeing 787, fall COVID-19 safety, elections
A break for unemployed Washingtonians has been extended through early November
Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19. President experiencing “mild” symptoms
Number of new COVID cases in Tri-Cities still rated as high risk by state officials
2 Pasco vegetable plant workers die of COVID, say employees. Union vote planned

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
WWCC cosmetology participant tests positive for COVID-19
Report shows M-F grade school employee had COVID-19
Editorial: Decision not to breach dams is sound
Seattle Times: Proud Boys in Northwest savor a boost from Trump’s callout during presidential debate
Seattle Times: Boeing makes it official: Washington state will lose 787 production next year

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Health District reports 14 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
President Trump and first lady have ‘mild symptoms’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Washington state to prepare COVID-19 vaccine plan
6 deaths confirmed in Bellingham nursing home COVID outbreak
Domestic violence-related deaths in King County have quadrupled this year over last
COVID-19 outbreak at UW’s Greek row sickens at least 104 students

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Trump, first lady test positive for coronavirus: Live updates
Small businesses brace for hardship following Boeing announcement
Inslee calls for review of Boeing’s ‘favorable tax treatment’
Pause put on additional students returning to in-person learning in Puyallup
Seattle mayor signs order to evaluate SPD, find areas that can be handled by civilians

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Wash. state to soon start distributing rapid coronavirus tests
$34 million in COVID-19 relief could expand Seattle’s shelter capacity
How will COVID-19 outbreak at Snoqualmie lodge affect local businesses?
Seattle’s Denny Park riddled with crime, drugs and homelessness

Q13 TV (Fox)
Optimism over Everett’s future despite loss of Boeing 787 production
Boeing workers ‘heartbroken’ over Boeing’s decision to move 787 production out of Everett
UW-based global researchers forecast more than 371,000 COVID-19 deaths in U.S. by January
Puyallup School District pushes back in-person learning plan
Local advocates say severity and frequency in domestic violence cases on the rise
Nearly 20,000 Amazon workers tested positive for COVID-19

Thursday, October 1

Washington state sees plateau, possible uptick in COVID activity, officials say at weekly briefing
Things are no longer going in the right direction, health officials said Wednesday during their weekly briefing about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. “In summary, after six weeks of decline, COVID-19 activity plateaued and now is starting to increase statewide,” State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy said at the virtual briefing, after showing various graphs about case counts and other data. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Drew Perine)

Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett
A report that the Boeing Co. will stop building the 787 Dreamliner in Washington state and move production to South Carolina has angered state and local leaders who foresee thousands of job losses throughout Washington. Late Tuesday (Sept. 29), The Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing planned to end a shared production schedule that split manufacture of the twin-aisle airplane between the Everett assembly plant at Paine Field and Boeing’s factory in North Charleston, South Carolina. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter. (Kevin Clark)

Washington’s minimum wage to increase to $13.69 in 2021 due to inflation
Washington state’s minimum wage will increase 19 cents to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2021, which is the first increase determined by inflation instead of a voter-approved ballot measure that determined increases over the past four years. The increase was announced Wednesday by the state Department of Labor and Industries. Continue reading at King5 TV.

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Associated Press
US layoffs remain elevated as incomes and spending weaken
American, United to furlough 32,000 as time runs out on aid
Cyclists can legally coast bikes through stop signs in Washington state (Billig, Fitzgibbon)
Washington state sues box office company Brown Paper Tickets
Oregon’s public records advocate resigns
Seattle to require minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers
Large gasoline spill on Harbor Island prompts evacuations
Seattle homeless program cut; 70 officers face layoffs
Police departments seeing modest cuts, but not ‘defunding’
At least 25 COVID-19 cases connected to Salish Lodge & Spa
FAA chief tests changes to Boeing’s grounded 737 Max
Portland mayor spars with US on deputized police officers
Washington won’t need loan to pay unemployment benefits
Washington’s minimum wage to increase to $13.69 in 2021

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
COVID-19 outbreak reported at a Bellingham learning and childcare facility
Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year, state health experts say
Former lawmaker’s stepson set fire to a dumpster at protest, Washington officials say
Whatcom sees one death related to COVID-19 and two new cases Wednesday, state reports
As restaurants, bars continue to struggle with COVID-19, here’s how Bellingham is helping

Capital Press
Big changes brewing in Northwest hop industry
Pandemic may boost demand for real Christmas trees
Demand for winter vegetables takes root during pandemic

The Daily News
Ecology extends comment period for methanol plant greenhouse gas study
COVID-19 toll on mental health expected to increase

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Boeing to move 787 production to South Carolina by mid-2021
Boeing’s decision derided as disappointing and misguided
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Harrop: Trump may be anti-abortion, but he’s not pro-life

Highline Times
Water Taxi fares resume Oct 1

Islands’ Weekly
Islands to glow purple for domestic abuse awareness

Issaquah Reporter
Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett
New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID Diaries: Hello school bus stop, my old friend
Kitsap Superior Court holds first post-pandemic jury trial

News Tribune (subscription required)
Public invited to virtual memorial service to honor former Tacoma Mayor Harold Moss
Exclusive: Officers in disbanded Pierce County unit faked reports to protect informant

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia City Council creates temporary committee to recommend criminal justice reforms
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 87,522 cases; DOH to deploy new rapid tests
Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year, state health experts say
La Niña is looming large. Here’s what that means for winter in the Northwest
Washington state sees plateau, possible uptick in COVID activity, officials say at weekly briefing
North Thurston Public Schools puts small group learning on hold. Why?
Smoke visible in Olympia, but forecasters still expect it to stay aloft
Washington state reports 480 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and 2 deaths
Carroll wishes U.S. had self-discipline Seahawks have had for COVID-19. But…resources?

Peninsula Daily News
Smoky skies on the Peninsula
Clallam County weighs mining, environmental concerns
Clallam health officials prepare for school opening

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing confirms Everett 787 manufacturing operations will move to South Carolina
As colleges struggle to ‘hold on,’ cuts increasingly target jobs and spending outside the classroom
Facebook to ban ads that aim to ‘delegitimize an election’
Process to lay off 70 Seattle police officers begins
Pandemic imperils promotions for women in academia
Inslee vows ‘hard look’ at Boeing tax deals; state leaders slam reported Dreamliner move
Exclusive reader survey: Businesses report revenue declines, diminishing cash reserves

Skagit Valley Herald
Forage fish surveys resume on beaches
Swinomish seeking early, direct notice of refinery flaring issues

Snoqualmie Valley Record
New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies

Spokesman Review
State health officials warn of ‘extreme risk’ of COVID-19 activity increasing in Washington
Spokane is losing money on recycling. Here’s how the city might offset that
Inslee says Boeing tax breaks in danger if 787 line moves
Opinion: Carolyn B Bridges, MD, FACP: Prioritize prevention

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities leaders show support for Twin City Food workers
2 Pasco vegetable plant workers die of COVID, say employees. Union vote planned
Tri-Cities COVID deaths reach 170. Infections continue to plateau

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla schools will not reopen yet
Local COVID-19 case counts took a jump
Study links high-intensity fire, accelerating snowmelt in Cascades
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams
Editorial: WWCC having rough time, but it will be just fine
Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs
Seattle Times: Boeing will consolidate 787 production in S.C., leaving Everett, WSJ reports

Washington Post
Americans might never come back to the office, and Twitter is leading the charge.
Layoffs still piling up as jobless claims remain stubbornly high
Senate panel votes to authorize subpoena targeting Facebook, Google and Twitter executives
California was a free state. But there was still slavery. Now reparations are on the table.
Public records requests fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic
Economic relief talks face do-or-die moment as layoffs mount

Yakima Herald Republic
Local woman shares farmworker experience during Hispanic caucus discussion on COVID
Two Memorial nurses file complaint with state over hospital staffing, PPE
Two more deaths, 29 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday
Naches Valley, Highland to return elementary students to campus in October

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Here’s why bikes don’t have to stop at stop signs in Washington starting Oct. 1 (Billig, Fitzgibbon)
Washington’s minimum wage to increase to $13.69 in 2021 due to inflation
Gov. Inslee: Boeing ‘turning its back’ on Washington state if Dreamliner moves to South Carolina
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines to furlough 500 employees as federal aid runs out
Guests at Salish Lodge & Spa may need testing after September COVID-19 outbreak

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
It’s official: Boeing to move all 787 production from Everett
Local airline workers brace for job cuts after federal funding ends
Doctors: Seattle COVID patient only third in the world to be reinfected after recovering
Thousands of gallons of gas spill on Harbor Island
Second contempt motion filed against Seattle over SPD’s handling of protests
Health officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak connected with Salish Lodge & Spa
FAA chief flies 737 Max: ‘I liked what I saw’
’It is our solemn duty to protect the people’: Governors promise to ensure election integrity
Seattle City Council passes minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Boeing to shut down 787 Dreamliner production line in Everett
Tens of thousands of airline workers to lose jobs as COVID-19 benefits run dry
Median Seattle household income tops $100,000, but many make much less
Severe domestic violence assaults up 28% in Bellevue amid pandemic
Seattle Police budget cuts loom as 70 cops face layoffs, city Navigation Team axed
West Seattle gets diversion program to address chronic crime
Inslee, 10 other governors: ‘All votes cast in the upcoming election will be counted’
Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench

KNKX FM
Report: Boeing set to consolidate 787 assembly in South Carolina
Federal Decision To Keep Snake River Dams In Place Is Now Official. The Dam Debate Is Far From Over

KUOW FM
Starbucks HQ will take a pandemic gap year to rethink work
Seattle cultural workers wonder if they’ll ever return to work as pandemic drags on
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
‘I Like What I See’: FAA Chief Flies 737 Max, But Not Ready To Recertify Plane

NW Public Radio
Savanna’s Act, Passed By House, Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
Washington Officials, Employees Respond To Report Boeing Will Move 787 Production To SC
How Imports Are Squeezing The Big U.S. (And Northwest) Blueberry Business

Q13 TV (Fox)
It’s official: Boeing reveals plans to move all Dreamliner production to South Carolina
FAA chief visits Boeing Field to test changes to grounded 737 Max
New law allows cyclists to yield at stop signs

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Seattle P.I.
New law allows Washington bicyclists to yield, roll through stop signs

Slog
Get Ready for Mainstream Seattle to Blame Progressives for Boeing’s Departure
Portland Police Spent Nearly $8 Million on Protests in Two Months

Wednesday, September 30

State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year
State health experts recommend that everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine this fall. The presence of COVID-19 and flu viruses could put more people in the hospital and strain Washington’s health care system, according to a news release Sept. 29 from the state Department of Health. While there is not yet a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, there is one to prevent flu. Continue reading at The Snoqualmie Valley Record. (Stock)

Snohomish County sees another uptick in COVID-19 cases
The number of new COVID cases in Snohomish County rose last week for the first time in two months, according to data from the Snohomish Health District. The jump in new infections per 100,000 people over two weeks — from 41.9 to 46.4 — isn’t steep, but health experts fear it could be the first sign of another surge. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Snohomish County Health District)

Seattle to require minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers
Uber and Lyft drivers in Seattle are expected to make the same $16.39 an hour minimum wage as other workers in the city after a vote by city officials supporting new regulations. The Seattle Times reports that the Seattle City Council unanimously voted Tuesday a pay formula requiring ride-hailing companies to boost pay for drivers to account for expenses and the time drivers spend in transition from one ride to the next and while waiting for passengers. Continue reading at KOMO4 TV. (File/SBG)

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Associated Press
31.4% spring slide for a US economy likely to shrink in 2020
Officials confirm 3 new sightings of Asian giant hornets
FAA chief tests changes to Boeing’s grounded 737 Max
Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million
Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench
Seattle to require minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers
Tiny airborne particles may pose big coronavirus problem
Dying winds give fire crews hope in Northern California
Washington state tribe: Refinery spewed noxious stench

Aberdeen Daily World
State grants up to $5,000 available for shellfish producers impacted by COVID-19
Three more COVID-19 deaths reported in Grays Harbor County Tuesday
Hoquiam seeking $3 million community forest grant
Letter: Real patriots wear masks

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams
Three more Asian giant hornets found in Whatcom. Why the warm weather could mean more
Here’s what civilian oversight of Bellingham police could look like
COVID-19 outbreak results in 39 cases, six deaths at Whatcom skilled nursing facility
Washington state reports 773 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 24 deaths
Coronavirus updates: State passes 87k cases; NFL has first outbreak
Mind your COVID-19 Cs and Ws
Conspiracy theorists less likely to follow COVID-19 safety measures, study finds
Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million

Bothell Reporter
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Capital Press
Man-made log jams guard southwest Washington farmland
Federal agencies sign management decision for Columbia River dams
McCain Foods resumes $300 million plant expansion in Washington
Washington brand inspections heading back into the red

Columbian
Clark County COVID-19 activity moves farther into ‘high’ range

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett
Snohomish County sees another uptick in COVID-19 cases
WaPo Commentary: It hasn’t gone well when privileged avoid taxes

Highline Times
Senior and disabled property owners waiting on approval of tax deferral or exemption can opt for extension
Op-Ed: Freight mobility and productive marine cargo terminals support a stronger economy for all

Islands’ Weekly
Quiet Skies and Sound Defense Alliance to host Zoom meeting

Issaquah Reporter
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID-19 Diaries: Wins and losses with remote learning

News Tribune (subscription required)
Here’s how Clover Park schools are preparing for students to safety return in October
Three more Asian giant hornets found in Whatcom. Why the warm weather could mean more
Losing The Swiss hurts. It’s also a reminder Tacoma has bounced back before

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State passes 87k cases; NFL has first outbreak
Washington state reports 773 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 24 deaths
5 new COVID-19 cases in Thurston County. Health Officer shares causes for recent uptick
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams

Peninsula Daily News
North Olympic Peninsula free of new COVID-19 cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
Why one education experts predicts colleges will resist change, despite Covid-19
Reports: Boeing to consolidate Dreamliner production in South Carolina
Lyft, Uber say Seattle ordinance will mean fewer jobs for drivers
Durkan’s 2021 budget includes cuts, new revenue and delaying projects
Pandemic convinces airline workers it’s time for new horizons
Treasury grants relief loans to Alaska Airlines, 6 other carriers
14 Seattle-area Boeing supply chain execs leaving as jet maker works to be ‘more agile, affordable’
Billions in grants for live venues, small businesses under Democratic stimulus plan

Skagit Valley Herald
2nd baby orca spotted with J Pod
Skagit County COVID-19 cases trending downward
Shell refinery flaring odor affects Swinomish reservation

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie to resume fingerprinting for concealed pistol licenses
State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year

Spokesman Review
Spokane County crests 7,000 COVID-19 cases as school cases also grow
Spokane County Commissioners approve $2.7 million in federal aid to pay for PPE in public, private schools
Healthy reserve fund built since 2016 at Spokane City Hall is preventing layoffs during pandemic
African-American education leaders address inequalities

Tri-City Herald
$389 million Hanford contract awarded to small business team
2 Tri-Cities laptop donation programs aim to help college students
Another COVID death in Tri-Cities, with new cases rising in recent days
After 4 years of study, feds finally decide whether to tear down Snake River dams

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla schools will not reopen yet
Coronavirus numbers tick up slightly locally
Union asks state for rules to protect farmworkers during wildfire smoke

Washington Post
Right-wing extremists take to social media to celebrate Trump’s ‘stand by’ comment
House Democrats prepare to vote on new economic relief bill even as Pelosi and Mnuchin keep talking
These laboratory-made antibodies are a best bet for a coronavirus treatment, but there won’t be enough
As colleges reopened, many more young people got covid-19, CDC reports
Trump’s Supreme Court choice meets with GOP senators as Republicans fast-track nomination
Kentucky attorney general says he did not present homicide charges to grand jury in Breonna Taylor case
Mixing of the planet’s ocean waters is slowing down, speeding up global warming, study finds
Judge in census case says Trump administration violated her order

Yakima Herald Republic
More Yakima County schools announce plans for in-person learning
Study links high-intensity fire and accelerating snowmelt in Cascades
Yakima County health officials report 27 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, with two new deaths
Opinion: Reopening Valley schools: Proceed with caution

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Top FAA official will pilot Boeing 737 MAX test flight over Seattle on Wednesday
WSJ: Boeing moving all 787 Dreamliner production from Everett to South Carolina
Snohomish County laying groundwork for COVID vaccine
Durkan’s 2021 proposed budget cuts general funds, adds $100M for BIPOC communities

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Report: Boeing to move all 787 Dreamliner production from Everett to South Carolina
Mayor Durkan proposing $63.5 million cut for 2021 budget
Amazon sees broad audience for its palm recognition tech
‘Scary situation’: Massive cyberattack leaves 400 US hospitals in the grip of ransomware

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Report: Boeing to move 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett to South Carolina

KUOW FM
Smokey skies return to Seattle Wednesday
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
KUOW Daily News Blog
Durkan’s proposed 2021 budget: $100M for BIPOC communities, wage freezes, and more
U.S. Emission Reductions Slowed After Trump Pulled Out Of Paris Accord
When Young People Get COVID-19, Infections Soon Rise Among Older Adults
More Than 600,000 Child Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In U.S., But Severe Illness ‘Rare’

Q13 TV (Fox)
Secretary of State: Voter registration will near 5 million by November
Some families in Issaquah School District worried about sending kids back to classrooms

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Slog
Mayor Jenny Durkan’s 2021 Budget Is Here, Seattle
Deutsche Bank Just Noticed Racism Exists

Tuesday, September 29

Weather service forecasts smoky skies in Washington state
The National Weather Service in Seattle has said smoke from the wildfires in northern California could arrive in Puget Sound this week. The smoke is expected to haze the skies Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and linger for up to three days, The News Tribune reported. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

Even as Americans grew richer, inequality persisted
American families shored up their savings substantially between 2016 and 2019, according to Federal Reserve data released on Monday, but wealth inequality remained stubbornly high — and that was before the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Karl Russell)

Climate change problems are happening sooner than expected
We have passed the point where we must begin to take serious actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. If we do not, we will be left with fewer options for addressing the problem, and these options will become even more expensive and disruptive to our economy and our society. This is a problem that cannot be put off any longer. The future is now. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (PhotoCredit)

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Associated Press
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
Weather service forecasts smoky skies in Washington state
Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt
Lawmakers upset over Boeing Max approval propose new rules
As questions surround mail voting during the election, Washington’s experience took root over years
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok
Suffering from COVID-19 science overload? This UW team wades through the deluge so you don’t have to
Protesters clash with police, hurling rocks; 24 arrested
Governor seeks review of police protest response in Oregon
Amazon sees broader audience for its palm recognition tech
Portland protesters clash with police, officers arrest 24
2 wells for drinking water near Naval base contaminated
US Marshals shoot and wound a man in Spokane neighborhood
US lawmakers propose tighter rules for new airplanes
Man dies in fire at Vancouver motel being used as virus site
Wildfires in West affect wine grape harvest in Yakima Valley
Black federal agent alleges smear campaign after lawsuit
Portland, Oregon, largely peaceful after right-wing rally
Judge removes Trump public lands boss for serving unlawfully
2 Spokane cops shoot, kill man they were trying to arrest
Oregon governor sends state police to Portland for protests
Another baby orca born to endangered southern residents
Fires set during Seattle Breonna Taylor protests

Aberdeen Daily World
Design phase underway for Westport vertical tsunami evacuation platform
Grays Harbor County COVID-19 case count tops 500
State seeks public input on environmental analysis of commercial whale watching rules
Op-ed: The problem isn’t the Republicans or Democrats; it’s ‘ethical fading’

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Keep a mask handy. California wildfire smoke could choke Puget Sound again
While one Whatcom school district delays reopening, another prepares for next step
Whatcom sees 7 more COVID-19 cases Monday, as outbreak at long-care facility revealed
Bellingham manufacturer to close its facility next year, citing pandemic impact
Washington state reports 369 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Smoke again in forecast for Western Washington this week
COVID-19 was twice as contagious as experts thought when pandemic started, study says
Where is it least safe to reopen schools? Most states are in the South, rankings show
How can you safely have a Thanksgiving meal? CDC has tips for families during COVID-19

Capital Press
Rancher reports another mutilated cow in E. Oregon
Beef Counts passes $1 million milestone
World demand grows for soft white wheat

Columbian
Clark County sets a record with new COVID-19 cases over weekend

The Daily News
New Fox Creek study will explore flood fix solutions
More state funding available for child care centers, families in need
County reports high COVID activity as Kelso starts first day of hybrid

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Vandalism results in removal of two Everett mail boxes
Port of Everett’s next cleanup will bring jobs, public access
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Harrop: Take a second look at police, cities and actual crime
Bloomberg Comment: Amy Coney Barrett could defy expectations on rulings

Federal Way Mirror
Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
King County Metro bus fares resume Oct. 1

Highline Times
Metro to resume fare collection Oct. 1; Mask wearing mandatory

Islands’ Weekly
State parks announces free days for 2021
New J Pod calf identified as a male
A recap of summer 2020 | An interview with council chairperson Hughes
No-show fees resume on state ferries
San Juan Islands receive $277,742 for salmon recovery projects

Issaquah Reporter
PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
New lease on life? Navy considers extending service for Nimitz aircraft carrier
Kitsap Public Health reports 13th COVID-19 death

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 86,638 cases, 2,100 deaths
Washington state reports 369 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Thurston County reports 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday

Peninsula Daily News
Long-distance journey to highlight accessibility
State funds salmon recovery projects on Peninsula
Jefferson County COVID-19 case rate at zero

Puget Sound Business Journal
New long-shot PPP stimulus effort aims to bypass congressional gridlock
Sound Transit moves ahead on $85M in projects
Opinion: Aerospace, defense remain critical industries in the Puget Sound region
Even as Americans grew richer, inequality persisted
House unveils new stimulus package as Pelosi and Mnuchin resume talks

Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington council decides against COVID relief grants
Judge hears lawsuit over fish farms
Mount Vernon lays out plan for CARES money
Group: Collaboration key, challenges remain for salmon recovery

Spokesman Review
As hundreds protest police brutality, witnesses say teen was arrested for throwing piece of paper at Spokane police
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
Trump paid $750 in federal income tax in 2017; Spokane County’s poorest residents paid more on average

Tri-City Herald
New Washington state board looks into health needs of 10,000 Hanford workers
Tri-Cities daycares feeling strain of pandemic, distance learning
Microsoft outage causes issues for Tri-Cities students, teachers Monday
Pandemic forces 44 Tri-Cities daycare centers to close. Those left are feeling the strain
Op-Ed: Racial discrimination and protests have long history in Tri-Cities
Op-Ed: Climate change problems are happening sooner than expected

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Dayton and Columbia County law enforcement battle rages on
Umatilla County health officials say COVID-19 test numbers down
Walla Walla Catholic Schools set to welcome back all students
CWU fall enrollment dips slightly, despite record high in applications
Yakima Valley winemakers say smaller harvest could mean better 2020 vintage
Editorial: State budget woes remain despite uptick in tax collections
Seattle Times: Nearly half of Seattle-area adults working from home because of pandemic

Washington Post
Trump administration’s new rapid coronavirus tests plagued by confusion and a lack of planning
U.N. chief warns that ‘misinformation kills’ as global coronavirus death toll tops 1 million
Titans have eight positive coronavirus tests, giving NFL its first potential outbreak
Urged to back up pledges for racial justice, 34 major firms commit to disclose government workforce data
After TV footage of a fatal police chase was destroyed, a Texas sheriff has been indicted
House bill would give FAA new oversight powers over Boeing after 737 Max crashes
Outdoor dining has helped restaurants avoid disaster. But winter is coming.
The wealth gap kept widening even before the pandemic, Fed report finds

Yakima Herald Republic
Union asks state for rules to protect farmworkers during wildfire smoke
Yakima Health District gives OK for gradual return to in-person school
Yakima Health District reports 30 new COVID-19 cases

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Seattle city council to vote Tuesday on setting rideshare minimum wage
Seattle family says ‘the talk’ saved son’s life when pulled over by police
Puyallup students start returning to classrooms Tuesday, despite union concerns
Pierce County correcting mistake for absentee voters who received flawed ballots
FAA leaders to fly grounded Boeing 737 MAX over Seattle this week

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
State agencies fighting cybersecurity threat
Passenger sues airline over response to in-flight illness
Aging HVAC systems in schools add to parents’ concerns about in-classroom learning
Upper-level wildfire smoke to return this week
Puyallup, Issaquah school districts begin phased return to in-person learning
Lummi Nation, activists fight for release of Puget Sound orca held captive for 50 years

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Weariness over Seattle street protests mounts as some call for help for police
Traffic cameras could be coming to catch drivers sneaking onto Spokane St. Bridge
Protesters aim to tie up Seattle police resources with nightly marches
Drinking water wells contaminated near Bangor Navy base

KNKX FM
Another air quality event could hit Western WA this week, but smoke forecast is murky

KUOW FM
Seattle Now: A $100m dilemma for communities of color
COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million Worldwide. How These 5 Nations Are Driving The Pandemic
Updates: Pandemic in Washington state
Savanna’s Act Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
A Look At Amy Coney Barrett’s Record On Abortion Rights
Don’t Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims

NW Public Radio
In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools, Students And Families Struggle With Distanced Learning
COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States

Q13 TV (Fox)
Puyallup School District set to reopen schools in phases beginning September 29
Some students get to go back to school in Pierce Co., but not the way they’re used to

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Seattle P.I.
Smoky skies could return to Washington this week
Seattle restaurants will have to ‘get creative’ to survive rain, cold temps
Washington coronavirus transmission at ‘crossroads,’ health officials say

Slog
We’re Doing the Gun Debate Wrong

Monday, September 28

Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A summer surge in consumer spending has erased nearly half of a projected deficit in Washington state’s budget, easing concerns of deep cuts to health care, human services, and higher education amid the pandemic. With federal pandemic aid in hand and a slowly reopening economy, residents went shopping as tax collections the past three months came in nearly $1 billion higher than predicted, according to a new revenue forecast issued Sept. 23. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (File)

Closures in Washington’s child care industry could hinder economic recovery
A new report is shedding light on the struggles the child care industry is enduring in Washington state and the country, and how it will impact economic recovery after the pandemic. The report, published by Child Care Aware of America, estimates about 16% of the state’s providers closed down in recent months. Long-time providers said they’ve never seen anything like it and worry it will have long-term impacts on the entire economy. Continue reading at King5 TV.

Tacoma’s Manny Ellis deserves the justice Breonna Taylor didn’t get
As a city and a nation reckons with a lone indictment in the police killing of Breonna Taylor — watching as a single officer faces charges for firing his weapon into a neighboring apartment while the two who shot and killed Taylor go unpunished — we should also be thinking about one of our own. Manny Ellis. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Joshua Bessex)