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Friday, August 21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, August 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Issaquah Reporter
Republican state lawmakers want special session

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skagit Valley Herald
Northwest Conference pushes back fall sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, August 18

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

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

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

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Associated Press
Washington officials trap male Asian giant hornet
Columbia River Gorge fire crews move to ‘mop-up’ phase
Universities scramble to deal with virus outbreaks
Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding
Seattle mayor OKs ‘emergency dismantling’ of waterfront pier
Crews make progress on Columbia River Gorge fire
Virus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Police: People try to flood Portland police union building
Public to comment on Yakima Training Center cleanup plans
State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle

Aberdeen Daily World
Record-setting year for some Westport businesses, South Beach state parks drawing thousands
County Covid case number grows by 10
Chehalis Basin board discusses Inslee letters directing creation of non-dam alternative
Commentary: Blocked by racism from earning a good living, my mother ‘made a way out of no way’
Commentary: Tips for panicked parents on how to survive distance learning this fall

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
COVID-19 might have spread ‘unseen’ through Puget Sound as early as Christmas, study shows
Whatcom sees 5 more COVID-19 cases Monday, but spread slows in most regions of county
A seventh Asian giant hornet has been found in Whatcom. Here’s where it was trapped.
Alaska ferry to remain in Bellingham as crew continues to get tested for COVID-19
We all endured Whatcom’s record heat Sunday, but did you feel the quake this morning?
Washington state reports 260 new cases, 4 deaths
The pandemic is hitting Black renters harder, Census data shows
Do temperature checks really work for detecting coronavirus? Here’s what experts say
Antiviral apparel? Here’s what experts say about clothing that is said to kill COVID-19
COVID-19 kills ‘unusually large number’ of mink in Utah, USDA officials say
More toxic hand sanitizer recalls (at Dollar Tree, Family Dollar) and Do Not Use updates
Women are overmedicated because drug trials have focused on men, study finds

Capital Press
WDFW eliminates Wedge wolf pack
WSU ventures into hemp field trials
More tree fruit consolidations ahead, investment banker says

Columbian
In Our View: 19th Amendment a step in an ongoing journey

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Saving Everett’s 787 line ‘worth a try,’ but it’s a heavy lift
GOP lawmakers want special session; Dems say what’s the rush (Sullivan, Billig)
Commentary: What it’s like to fly again from Paine Field
Boeing to deepen job cuts beyond 10% plan with new buyouts
Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census

Highline Times
King County Law Enforcement Oversight Director Deborah Jacobs likely leaving

Islands’ Weekly
County adds one new COVID case as of mid-August
Jury trials to resume this fall

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Ferry traffic can clog up Kingston. Here’s what a solution might look like
Opinion: Immigrant workers deserve safety measures

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 67,721 cases; report shows new rise in nursing home cases
Pierce County reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
Felon accused of killing member of gang out of jealousy before killing Tacoma police dog

New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Deaths in U.S. Prisons and Jails Surpass 1,000
SUFFRAGE AT 100: A VISUAL HISTORY
Fearing a ‘Twindemic,’ Health Experts Push Urgently for Flu Shots

Olympian (subscription required)
Nurse at Coyote Ridge in Connell describes ‘petri dish’ of ‘inhumane conditions’
Washington state reports 260 new cases, 4 deaths
Thurston County announces 9 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Thurston County ends week at 76 COVID-19 cases, lowest weekly total since early July
Latino leaders say ‘erratic’ and ‘insulting’ Tri-Citian must resign from racial justice task force
COVID-19 might have spread ‘unseen’ through Puget Sound as early as Christmas, study shows
The heat may have hurt attendance, but not passion at racial justice event in Olympia

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam commissioners may extend agreement on Social Distancing Center use
Sequim staff prepares options for workforce housing development
Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Clallam
New Rules for Back-to-School online edition
PA students third grade and older to start school online only

Puget Sound Business Journal
The recession is about to slam cities. Not just the blue-state ones.
Trump administration finalizes plan to open Arctic Refuge to drilling
Small businesses that took PPP face huge, unexpected tax hits
America’s retirement race gap, and ideas for closing it

Tri-City Herald
Nurse at Coyote Ridge in Connell describes ‘petri dish’ of ‘inhumane conditions’
Latino leaders say ‘erratic’ and ‘insulting’ Tri-Citian must resign from racial justice task force
New COVID cases continue dropping in Tri-Cities. Uptick in hospital patients Monday
Transition starts on new $6B Hanford contract. Leadership team named
Op-Ed: In the midst of a crisis: Re-opening during COVID

USA Today
US OKs drill lease plan for Alaska wildlife area

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Cases of COVID-19 increasing at prison and elsewhere in the Valley
Walla Walla University shifts to hybrid plans for fall
Benton sheriff’s deputies want their boss kicked out of office
US energy secretary marks milestone at Richland radioactive waste plant
Editorial: College sports is more than football
WaPo: Evictions continue despite signed executive order
WaPo: Death Valley soars to 130 degrees, potentially Earth’s highest temperature since at least 1931

Washington Post
At least 20 states plan to sue the U.S. Postal Service over service delays, threat to election
Trump’s unemployment extension may only provide three-week boost, federal guidance reveals

Yakima Herald Republic
‘Thank God for the firefighters:’ Families living near Ahtanum Ridge blaze grateful fire is contained
Ahtanum Ridge fire contained, evacuation orders lifted
Yakima County continues low daily COVID-19 case count Monday
Fire at Yakima Training Center grows to almost 35,000 acres
Other Voices: The U.S. needs a new unemployment insurance system

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Boeing prepares for second round of voluntary layoffs
‘Racism is destroying our planet’: UW ecologist urges action on environmental injustices
‘We are a vital service:’ Washington postal workers slam federal cuts impacting deliveries

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle Public Schools pushes back start date to Sept. 4
Violent protesters headed to court
City Council approves ordinance in honor of teen killed by deputies in botched sting operation
Fate of bus drivers this school year unclear
Officials seize unauthorized COVID-19 medication at Port of Seattle
WSDA traps first male Asian giant hornet
Riot declared during anti-police rally in Seattle, 18 arrested
AG Ferguson sues for records relating to National Archives closure

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Prosecutors: Slow process, but we will hold violent protesters accountable
Lightning sparks at least 10 new forest fires on Olympic Peninsula
Boeing announces more workforce cuts amid pandemic, Max grounding
Youth activists demand Kent police department be defunded 50 percent
Seattle’s protests continue as confusion over crowd control methods mounts
Seattle Public Schools pushes start date back to train teachers for distance learning
Seattle City Council’s vote to defund police linked to recall effort

KNKX FM
LISTEN: Seattle Council President Lorena Gonzalez talks about police funding debate
New teachers in Washington ask Gov. Inslee to eliminate an assessment requirement

KUOW FM
How The Pandemic Is Making The Gender Pay Gap Worse
How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks
Blog: Protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
CDC Study Finds Hispanics Hit Disproportionately Hard By Workplace Outbreaks
King County has confirmed 24 Covid-19 outbreaks at child care centers since March
Denied anti-seizure medicine, a knee in the neck. Seattle protesters say they feared death following arrests
Seattle special education students have gone months with few services. Will fall be different?
As USPS Pressure Grows, Postmaster General To Appear For House Hearing Next Week
Trump Administration Sets Plan For Oil Drilling In Arctic Refuge

Q13 TV (Fox)
Public criticism growing against USPS leaders
Experts say families need to evolve to meet challenges of online schooling
Single mom waiting for unemployment gets help from Q13 viewers
Frustrated with remote learning, single mom of five decides to home school kids

Web

Crosscut
Motel eviction exposes gaps in Seattle’s low-income housing options
The politics at the heart of Chief Carmen Best’s resignation
Opinion: Police killings in WA should require impartial coroners

Slog
Seattle City Council Passes Protections for Youth Detained by Police
We Now Live With a Permanently Socialist Stock Market
Abolish Laws Against Outdoor Drinking

Monday, August 17

Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen
Driving down Washington state’s COVID infection rate would make it much safer to resume some in-person classes this fall, a study released Friday found. So if you want schools to reopen at any point this year, wear a mask and stop going to parties and other social events, health leaders said. Continue reading at The Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. (File)

Getting There: As WSDOT warns of ‘crisis,’ hard decisions lie ahead about new construction, preservation
On one hand, Mike Gribner is sounding the alarm bells about a severe lack of adequate funding to maintain the deteriorating highway infrastructure in Eastern Washington, where he heads the regional office of the Washington State Department of Transportation – and about the severe consequences it could have for the region’s economy and quality of life. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Dan Pelle)

The pandemic is hitting Black renters harder, Census data shows
“We’re seeing that [COVID-19] has affected black renters more now because a lot of people that are being put out of their jobs, those are jobs that marginalized people and Black people are employed at, and when they’re put out of jobs they have no money to pay their rent,” said Ty Brown, a community organizer with Washington Community Action Network and a member of Black Leaders in Action and Solidarity in Thurston County (BLAST). Continue reading at The Olympian. (David Zalubowski)