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Thursday, September 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, September 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, September 4

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

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

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

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Associated Press
A new $300 federal jobless benefit? Not likely for some
Trump denies calling US war dead ‘losers,’ ‘suckers’
Portland’s grim reality: 100 days of protests, many violent
EPA chief pledges more cleanups, less focus on climate
California firefighters brace for severe heat during Labor Day weekend

Aberdeen Daily World
Op-ed: Trump’s dire warnings are not about Biden’s America. They’re about his America

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Bellingham hospital postpones most surgeries due to water issue impacting sterilization
Here’s why Whatcom COVID test results that used to take days are now ready hours later
Whatcom sees four new COVID cases, while Lighthouse Mission reports first positive test
Nearly 1% of Washington population has been infected with COVID-19, stats show

Capital Press
Cherry crop brings good ‘perfect storm’ — high prices, high demand

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Stanwood seniors return to school with a drive-by first day
Upon further review, state puts I-5 on-ramp back on schedule
High smoke from California fires not expected to be a hazard
Snohomish County offers pandemic relief to local nonprofits
In reversal, Everett council approves $6M grant to hire cops
Much at stake as deadline looms for comp plan proposals

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Furloughed bus drivers, other support staff protest in Central Kitsap
Ferry traffic can clog up Kingston. Here’s what a solution might look like
Pac-12 reaches agreement for rapid COVID testing

News Tribune (subscription required)
Isolation rooms, sign-in kiosks: How Tacoma is prepping schools for in-person learning
Coronavirus updates: Nearly 1% of Washington population has been infected; Tacoma schools prepping for in-person learning
Nearly 1% of Washington population has been infected with COVID-19, stats show
Organizer vows to continue unsanctioned Black rights gatherings in Tacoma’s Wright Park
Tacoma teacher on administrative leave after allegations he’s affiliated with hate group
Opinion: Dammeier’s attack on whistleblower reveals unstable side of Pierce County Exec

New York Times
U.S. Added 1.4 Million Jobs in August: Live Updates
The Service Economy Meltdown
Why the Coronavirus More Often Strikes Children of Color
‘Just Because I Have a Car Doesn’t Mean I Have Enough Money to Buy Food’

Olympian (subscription required)
Portland shooting suspect fatally shot by US Marshals task force near Lacey
‘I had no choice’: Portland shooting suspect Michael Forest Reinoehl said before own death
‘See all of those yellow markings. They’re bullets.’ Witnesses describe Reinoehl shooting
RVs won’t be able to return to gravel area along Deschutes Parkway, state agency says
Madigan Army Medical Center leader found not guilty in sexual assault court-martial
Washington Governor Inslee says President Trump ‘cannot and will not defund us’
‘Let us play.’ High school athletes rally at state capitol for return of football, fall sports
Need a lift? Intercity Transit is set to expand bus service Sept. 20
One more person has died of COVID-19 in Thurston County and 9 more cases confirmed

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula health officials concerned about Labor Day weekend
37 at SeaTac federal detention center infected with virus
Grant to fund COVID-19 testing equipment at OMC

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon leases another 2M square feet of office space in Bellevue
CDC director’s top fear: Americans won’t want to take a Covid-19 vaccine
Columbia Pacific Advisors eyes 2022 construction start for Bellevue office tower
Delta, Alaska Airlines have put hundreds of mask offenders on their no-fly lists
Apple delays iPhone privacy feature after developer complaints

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Portland protest shooting suspect killed in Lacey as officers moved in
Amazon to grow Bellevue presence to 25,000 employees in a few years, with large new leases and tower plan
Seattle landlords sue Inslee and Durkan over eviction moratoriums
Virginia Mason Medical Center dealing with COVID-19 outbreak
Student athletes march in Olympia, push for reinstatement of fall sports
Talton: America still needs unions in this digital gilded age
COVID-19 outbreak at Bremerton hospital possibly traced to aerosol-generating procedures, report says
Feds order owner of dam on Puyallup River to clean up spill from artificial turf
Seattle postpones start date for tax on heating oil until next September, citing COVID-19 economy
Enrollment is surging for Running Start classes — which are now taught online
How Washington prisons are adapting to the coronavirus pandemic
Seattle businesses say city grant money provided needed COVID-19 lifeline
Washington unemployment claims stay at historic levels; here’s the latest on benefits
Report tracks thousands of summer protests, most nonviolent
Op-Ed: ‘Remote learning’ is often an oxymoron
Op-Ed: A simple furniture-safety law could save young lives
Editorial: Enforce vaccination rules, whether school is remote or in-person
LTE: SPD’s concrete wall: Northern Ireland’s cautionary tale
LTE: Firearms at protests: ‘Threat to public safety’

Seattle Weekly
Constantine announces King County climate action plan

Tri-City Herald
2 more COVID deaths in Tri-Cities area. Officials worry about Labor Day weekend
Black Lives Matter group protest takes aim at Tri-Cities police unit

USA Today
House will vote on federal marijuana legalization for the first time, bill’s future in Senate uncertain
A house divided: As millions of Americans face evictions, others buy dream homes during COVID-19
Census response in poor and minority neighborhoods is undermined by coronavirus
Their siblings were killed by police. Now these Black women are demanding justice.
Endangered rusty patched bumblebee doesn’t rate extra protection, feds say

Washington Post
One college’s students are on COVID-19 dorm lockdown. They can leave only for food and bathrooms.
U.S. added 1.4 million jobs in August as economy shows signs of rebound
Trump said U.S. soldiers injured and killed in war were ‘losers,’ magazine reports
Veterans scorn Trump following bombshell report that president and aides have denied
DHS warns that Russia is spreading false claims about mail-in ballots
Experts warn U.S. covid-19 deaths could more than double by year’s end
Warp Speed chief calls pre-election vaccine ‘extremely unlikely’
The QAnon problem facing local journalism this election season
Five years after the migration crisis, Merkel, not Trump, seems vindicated
Oracle loses JEDI court battle but it may have succeeded anyway
EPA chief blasts Democratic governors, vows to clean up communities
Experts fear pandemic could be creating a massive population of chronic insomniacs
Justice Department could file antitrust lawsuit against Google this month
Industry of esports struggles with clash of ethics and economics
Public transportation is getting crushed by the coronavirus. Will it come back?

Yakima Herald Republic
Officials warn against holiday-weekend lapses as COVID case count stays low Thursday
Yakima County commissioners break ground on drive-up option for courthouse business
Yakima County health officials declare hepatitis A outbreak officially over

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Man linked to deadly Portland shooting killed in Lacey during arrest
Feds tell Puyallup River dam owner to clean up after crumb rubber was released into river
Fire danger in Washington state rises as thousands head outdoors for Labor Day weekend
King County predicts record-breaking 90% voter turnout in general election
Seattle Public Schools start remote learning Friday
Washington lawmakers reject Trump’s threat to defund Seattle after riots
What you need to know about coronavirus Friday, Sept. 4
Puget Sound suicide hotline sees surge in calls during coronavirus pandemic

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
U.S. Marshals task force shoots, kills man suspected in fatal Portland shooting
Amazon to bring 10,000 more jobs to Bellevue
Fire near Yakima grows to nearly 60,000 acres, threatens 900 homes
Commercial, recreational boaters asked to take pledge to protect orcas
Classes begin for Seattle Public Schools students
Tacoma Public Schools investigating teacher accused of hate group affiliation
UW releases first COVID-19 global forecast
Student-athletes rally for fall sports season

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Suspect in deadly shooting of right-wing activist in Portland killed by officers in Lacey
Slain shooting suspect was a regular at Portland protests
Plan for north Seattle homeless camps could hinge on 911 response needs
Private security firm hired for Cal Anderson Park pulls out after being threatened
Amazon bringing 10,000 more jobs, new buildings to Bellevue
Researchers propose moving Marcus Whitman statue off college campus
Trump threat to Democratic-led cities provokes outcry
Seattle landlords sue Inslee, Durkan over eviction moratoriums
Police: Molotov Cocktails thrown at East Precinct, no injuries or damage reported

KNKX FM
King County sheriff’s handling of Tommy Le shooting lacked critical facts, review concludes
For one Olympia family going back to school means rolling up the garage door

KUOW FM
School-based health clinics will be open for students this fall
Why Washington state won’t rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it’s proven
How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)

Q13 TV (Fox)
Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed in Washington
Pierce County elementary schools could open soon for in-person learning
Washington state laying the ground work for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Tacoma teacher on leave as district investigates possible hate group affiliation
AG Bob Ferguson files lawsuit against vaping giant JUUL, claiming its advertising targets teens
Graham educators hope lessons learned in spring helps students ease into remote learning

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Crosscut
Six months, 18,000 meals: Feeding Seattle’s frontline workers
Opinion: It takes more than shame to make people put on a mask

Slog
Suspect in Aaron Danielson Shooting Reportedly Killed by Federal Officers
Life Has Been Hell for Seattle’s Incoming International Scholars

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)