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Thursday, September 3

COVID-19 has killed more police officers this year than all other causes combined, statistics show
In a speech this week in Pittsburgh, Joe Biden linked the Trump administration’s mismanagement of the coronavirus to its handling of protests and riots with a surprising statistic: “More cops have died from COVID this year than have been killed on patrol,” he said. The Democratic presidential nominee’s claim is true, according to data compiled by the Officer Down Memorial Page and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, two nonprofits that have tracked law enforcement fatalities for decades. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Kathy Willens/AP)

Durkan calls Trump’s threat to cut federal funding to Seattle, other cities ‘unlawful’
Shortly after President Donald Trump’s Wednesday threat to cut federal funding to “lawless” cities, including Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan called the news an attempt to distract and harm cities during a time when the nation “desperately needs healing.” Trump signed the memo Wednesday, instructing Attorney General William Barr to develop a list of “anarchist jurisdictions” that “permitted violence and the destruction of property to persist and have refused to undertake reasonable measures” to restore order. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert/The Seattle Times)

Washington the best state for working families in pandemic, report says. Here’s why
A lot of workers have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic across the U.S., but some states have offered them more help than others, according to a study by OXFAM. Researchers ranked all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico using three policy metrics to determine which areas were the best and worst to work in during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit said. The best state for workers was Washington state, according to the report. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

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Associated Press
Washington AG sues Juul, saying it targets minors
National Guard headed to Pullman to help slow coronavirus
Video in Black man’s suffocation shows cops put hood on him
Pelosi says hair salon should apologize for ‘set-up’ visit
Seattle police to redeploy 100 officers for 911 response
Washington set to give $100 million in rental assistance
King County Council ousts law enforcement oversight director
Ferry service increased for isolated Point Roberts
Police arrest 7 during Seattle protests
Review: Methanol plant would boost greenhouse gas emissions
Fast-growing wildfire destroys 5 homes near Yakima
Inslee extends 26 proclamations related to in-person services during COVID-19 pandemic
HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full
US gives first-ever OK for small commercial nuclear reactor
Portland protests set up clash between journalists, police

Aberdeen Daily World
State has new tsunami simulations
PUD adds mobile hotspot to Olympic Stadium
Federal judge upholds state’s voter-approved gun regulations

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington Secretary of Health: Vaccine must be proven safe, effective before use
Washington state reports 438 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and four deaths
Washington the best state for working families in pandemic, report says. Here’s why
Here’s how WWU plans to address community concerns over the spread of COVID off campus
State reports eight more positive COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County on Wednesday
Demand for the first Point Roberts ferry was strong, so these changes are planned
Local governments in Washington to get $190M from federal funds. Where will money go?
Fauci breaks with Trump on COVID-19 herd immunity: ‘That’s certainly not my approach’
Many critically ill COVID-19 patients saved with steroid treatment, analysis shows
Coronavirus updates: State nears 75k cases; $300 jobless boost available late September
Coronavirus changes spending plans for many, survey says. How will Americans cut back?
Evictions halted for many Americans under new CDC order. Who does it apply to?

Capital Press
Beauty out of dust: 75 years later, Japanese-Americans remember World War II incarceration
WSU prevails in Cosmic Crisp apple dispute appeal
Southern Oregon livestock district ruling overturned
Editorial: Governors need to listen to those they seek to regulate
Editorial: A decade-long legal battle finally ends

Columbian
In Our View: Flag should be a symbol for all Americans

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Much at stake as deadline looms for comp plan proposals
Holiday travel is likely to be laborious this weekend
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Affordable housing project takes top honors for green design
Bloomberg Comment: Why you needn’t worry about cancel culture
Harrop: America is not on fire, but it is sick
Letter: Logging and recreation in Reiter Foothills can coexist

Federal Way Mirror
King County Local Services to host town halls for unincorporated areas of Federal Way, Auburn

The Inlander
Mask mandates help reduce COVID, but can make it harder for deaf people to communicate
What happens when you keep testing positive for COVID, long after you’ve stopped being contagious?

Islands’ Weekly
Check schedules and expect waits for state ferries over Labor Day weekend
The economics of a pandemic | Guest Column

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Check schedules and expect waits for state ferries over Labor Day weekend
Addressing alcohol addiction amid a global pandemic

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
State health report finds aerosol-generating procedures may have spread virus in St. Michael outbreak
Coronavirus live updates: CDC tells officials to be ready for vaccine by November; steroids can help severely ill patients
Student-athletes planning protest in Olympia
A first day of school like no other around Kitsap County
Why Kitsap Creek went dry — and how a biologist helped get it flowing again

News Tribune (subscription required)
School starts this week for thousands of Pierce County students. Are districts prepared?
Elementary schools could open this month for in-person learning, health department says
Tacoma Ocean Fest is this month. Online this year, event hopes to connect people to the sea
Editorial: Tacoma is winner in Pierce Transit restructure. Will Puyallup, other suburbs lose?

New York Times
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine by early November
A shadow of hunger looms over the United States
At the State Dept., Calling for Alliances and Acting as a Coalition of One
Why an Eviction Ban Alone Won’t Prevent a Housing Crisis
Wildfires Hasten Another Climate Crisis: Homeowners Who Can’t Get Insurance

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County adds free testing locations; state passes 75k cases
Yelm Cinemas to reopen in time for long Labor Day weekend
Washington Secretary of Health: Vaccine must be proven safe, effective before use
Harbor Days ‘Lite’ goes virtual to keep the maritime tradition afloat
Local governments in Washington to get $190M from federal funds. Where will money go?
Need some good news? Intercity Transit set to expand bus service Sept. 20

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson PUD anticipates $1M shortfall for 2021
Picking up school supplies in Sequim
Port Angeles to add diversity to public safety advisory board
Peninsula COVID-19 cases ‘moving in right direction’

Puget Sound Business Journal
Study: Washington is No. 1 state to work during the pandemic
Facebook moves to limit election chaos in November
Fears for US recovery grow as virtual schooling continues
CDC tells states how to prepare for Covid-19 vaccine by early November
Boeing’s Dreamliner consolidation study leaves machinists union angry, uncertain
MBA programs expand enrollment, diversity as Covid-19 accelerates sector’s disruption
King County’s latest Covid-19 emergency spending offers some help for businesses

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Private security, hired by Seattle parks after police cleared Cal Anderson, chased away on first night
Op-Ed: Marcus Harrison Green: For Black lives to truly matter, we must go beyond pervasive pronouncements
Inslee extends 26 proclamations related to in-person services during COVID-19 pandemic
On his first day, Seattle’s new police chief says he’s reassigning 100 cops to patrol
Sheriff Johanknecht apologizes to family of Tommy Le; community leaders criticize her office for lack of oversight
Seattle Public Schools apologizes after sending a premature voicemail about start of school to families
Durkan calls Trump’s threat to cut federal funding to Seattle, other cities ‘unlawful’
Jobless claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
Why wasn’t the public notified sooner about a COVID-19 outbreak at a Bremerton hospital?
Op-Ed: Ties between Washington state and Mexico are worth fostering
Editorial: Dam operator must atone for rubber spill into Puyallup River
Op-Ed: With high-tech farming, we can usher in a rural renaissance

Seattle Weekly
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

Skagit Valley Herald
Search for green crab ramps up in Padilla Bay
School year gets underway
Mount Vernon winter shelter loses its site

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities man among the protesters arrested in Kenosha, Wis., during recent unrest
‘Really impressive’ drop in Tri-Cities COVID cases. Beware contact tracing scam
Tri-Citians breathing smoke from Yakima County fire. Air is unhealthy for many
Construction site brawl allegedly racially motivated. Pasco police say not so

USA Today
‘Protests shouldn’t end in people being blinded’: Cities, states begin to ban police use of rubber bullets
Coronavirus pandemic likely to leave legacy of fear and uncertainty that holds back economy for decades
From bathrooms to ball fields, transgender rights advance in wake of Supreme Court ruling
‘We kind of trained them last spring’: Virtual learning means expectations are low

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Evans Canyon Fire grows to 12,900 acres; larger firefighting team arrives
Oregon’s COVID-19 tally lowest since June; Walla Walla has two new cases
National Guard to help with testing in Pullman
Gov. Kate Brown extends state of emergency
Benton sheriff wants state Supreme Court to end employee’s attempt to force him from office
235-turbine wind farm planned south of Tri-Cities wants to add something more
Walla Walla County commissioners approve federal aid relief for employee benefits
Port of Columbia to request broadband grant
Editorial: While I-1639 might be flawed, it’s been ruled constitutional

Washington Post
COVID-19 has killed more police officers this year than all other causes combined, statistics show
Barr dubious assertions on mail-in ballots
White House orders review aimed at blocking federal funding from places Trump labels ‘anarchist jurisdictions’
CDC asks states to prepare to distribute vaccine as soon as Nov. 1
Some 881,000 people claimed jobless benefits last week
Overworked and exhausted, warehouse workers brace for a frenzied holiday rush
Tokyo Olympics organizers say Games can proceed without a coronavirus vaccine
‘Coldblooded murder’: Family calls for charges after mentally ill Black man dies of asphyxiation following police incident
Facebook will block new political ads the week before Election Day
‘It’s emotionally exhausting’: Grad student workers feel the stress of the pandemic
Historians: No, to removing Jefferson, Washington monuments. Yes, to contextualizing them.
The White House will resume public tours, with masks and social distancing required

Yakima Herald Republic
Evans Canyon Fire destroys five homes, now estimated to be 52,000 acres
Local officials say falling COVID-19 numbers merit more Phase 2 activities in Yakima County
29 new COVID-19 cases in Yakima County Wednesday; Yakama Nation relaxes some restrictions
Yakima Council to discuss ways to bring back public comment

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington health officials say timeline for COVID-19 vaccine can’t be political
Trump threatens to defund Seattle, Portland after riots
US jobless claims fall to 881,000, lowest since March before pandemic began
Washington student athletes start petition to allow sports this fall
Family fears if police are cut from Seattle’s elderly abuse unit, the most vulnerable will be at risk
$100 million in rental assistance distributed to Washington counties
Everett City Council reverses course, accepts $6 million grant to hire more police officers

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
PNW startup can detect coronavirus on indoor surfaces, to stop outbreaks from silent spreaders
New SPD chief takes charge with plan for more 911 responders
President Trump considers ways to defund Seattle
Families concerned about students falling behind hiring tutors for ‘pandemic pods’
Independent review slams King County Sheriff’s Office handling of Tommy Le killing
‘JUUL puts profits before people’: AG Ferguson files lawsuit against e-cigarette company
Alaska Airlines helps expedite shipment of iPads for Seattle students
Seahawks, Microsoft join initiative to support remote learning for students in Washington

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
President Trump says administration will ‘do everything in its power’ to defund Seattle
Protester repeatedly punched by Portland police officer says force not justified
King County Council ousts law enforcement oversight director
Health officials worry COVID-19 vaccine rollout driven by politics instead of science
Seattle man gets stunning souvenir with COVID-19 treatment: a $1.1 million bill
Recent protests linked to rising gun sales but new owners may face legal hurdles
Review: Methanol plant on Columbia River would boost greenhouse gas emissions
Changes coming to SPD as Chief Carmen Best retires
New report on Tommy Le killing by King County deputy criticizes sheriff’s office

KNKX FM
King County sheriff’s handling of Tommy Le shooting lacked critical facts, review concludes
In Washington, the revolving door between government service and lobbying is well-greased (Carlyle, Sullivan, Pellicciotti)

KUOW FM
Washington state climatologist says Farmer’s Almanac winter forecast is way off
New Jobless Claims Drop Below 1 Million, But There’s A Caveat
Protests for racial justice in the Northwest
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October
Ferry service boosted to U.S. enclave of Point Roberts, which is cut off by Canada
U.S. To Owe More Than The Size Of Its Economy For The 1st Time In 75 Years
In Washington, the revolving door between government service and lobbying is well-greased (Carlyle, Sullivan, Pellicciotti)
Inexpensive Steroids Can Save Lives Of Seriously Ill COVID-19 Patients
Washington state sues Juul
U.S. Won’t Join WHO-Led Coronavirus Vaccine Effort, White House Says

Q13 TV (Fox)
Trump targets Seattle, Portland, NYC, DC by threatening federal funding for ‘anarchist’ cities
External investigation refutes deputy’s claim, department review into shooting death of Tommy Le
AG Bob Ferguson files lawsuit against vaping giant JUUL, claiming its advertising targets teens
Remote learning: What kids want parents to know and helpful advice
Seattle police to redeploy 100 officers to 911 response
WSU epicenter of new COVID-19 outbreak in Pullman; National Guard to help with virus testing
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts

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Crosscut
Apocalypse: Now What? Is it safe to eat out now?
Opinion: For Black lives to matter in WA, Skyway has to matter

Wednesday, September 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Columbian
In Our View: Addiction problems exacerbated by pandemic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, September 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web

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

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

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

Monday, August 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bothell Reporter
Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web

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

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

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

Friday, August 28

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

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

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