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Tuesday, October 15

Opinion: Diversity and STEM education should be priorities for our region
The Seattle region is home to many of the world’s most iconic brands, many of which are in fields tied directly to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). They’re obviously hiring at a strong clip, bringing a wave of high paying jobs and new residents to town. Read more in the Puget Sound Business Journal

Get Ready To Shake Out Thursday, October 17
Most of the Northwest is prone to earthquakes. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly You’ll hear a drill message on NWPB radio during the Great ShakeOut on October 17 at 10:17 AM. It’s a region-wide practice session on being safer during big earthquakes called Drop, Cover and Hold On. The ShakeOut encourages everyone to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries. The more prepared you are now, the better off you’ll be during and after after the next big earthquake. Read more from Northwest Public Broadcasting

Weigh in on Washington’s new proposed high-school graduation requirements
Washington voters now have an opportunity to provide feedback on legislation that would change statewide high school graduation requirements. In April 2019, the Washington State Legislature authorized the State Board of Education to adopt new graduation requirements that remove the link between passing state assessments and earning a diploma. Read and watch more on King5 News

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Associated Press
Pacific Northwest tribes: Remove Columbia River dams
Census Bureau seeks state data, including citizenship info
Western governors want nuclear testing compensation expanded
US owl-killing experiment raises thorny questions in Oregon, Washington
Pacific NW tribes call for removal of major Columbia River dams

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen Police officer, son produce powerful video on dangers of drug addiction

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Here’s why you may see dozens of emergency response vehicles at Sumas border Wednesday
Pacific Northwest tribes: Remove Columbia River dams
Trump’s impulsive, cold-hearted Syria withdrawal leaves behind Kurds — and honor

Columbian
Opponents denounce proposed Battle Ground sex ed curriculum update
Two tribes want three Columbia River dams removed

The Daily Chronicle
Sixth Annual Legislative Forum of Mental Health Scheduled for Dec. 11 (Blake, Takko)

The Daily News
Longview school board explores conscious discipline
Some area cities, ports to pay more for economic development services
Grocery workers ratify ‘historic’ contract with Fred Meyer, Safeway

Everett Herald (subscription required)
County to stop providing opioid reversal drug to officers
Highway projects wrapping up; some will carry over to 2020
WaPo: Robinson: Why are blacks going about lives seen as threat?
WaPo: Brits who accidentally drove into U.S. detained with infant

The Inlander
Washington tribes call for removal of Columbia River dams, reject doctrine of Christian discovery

Kent Reporter
Entenman to host coffee, conversation Oct. 19 in downtown Kent (Entenman)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Rep. Sherry Appleton, longtime member of Kitsap legislative delegation, to retire (Appleton, Hansen, Chopp, Rolfes)

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County commissioners approve tax resolution
Jefferson County commissioners declare Indigenous Peoples Day

Puget Sound Business Journal
From the rooftops, big box stores are embracing solar
The new makers of plant-based meat? Big meat companies
Inside a brazen scheme to woo China: gifts, golf and a $4,254 wine
Opinion: Diversity and STEM education should be priorities for our region
This is why Amazon developed a homeless shelter on its campus (Photos)

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle University students, faculty pushing back after Planned Parenthood removed from student health-resources list
How does the Puget Sound transit system compare to other cities across the U.S.?
‘You want me to sell my car to pay my hospital bill?’ Why patients eligible for charity care are getting big bills from hospitals
Native Americans march through downtown Seattle to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
Happy World Maths Day! Washington state is ranked one of the nation’s most math-loving states
Op-Ed: Vaping response should be science-based, not prohibition

Spokesman Review
Unions for Sacred Heart nurses and hospital workers schedule strike votes

Tri-City Herald
Hundreds of Hanford union workers offered a raise with a contract extension

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Temporary ban on flavored vaping makes sense

Washington Post
Attention turns to Bolton after former aide told impeachment probe he fought Giuliani’s shadow operation in Ukraine
Giuliani was paid $500,000 by company founded by arrested associate
Live updates: Trump complains about closed-door depositions as another witness testifies
Russia patrolling between Turkish and Syrian forces after U.S. troops withdraw
Trump’s decisions on Syria bear all the hallmarks of his ‘America First’ foreign policy
Trump calls for cease-fire in northern Syria and imposes sanctions on Turkey
A British family on vacation accidentally drove into the U.S. They’ve spent days detained with their 3-month-old baby.
Nevada gambling regulators move to ban casino mogul Steve Wynn

Yakima Herald Republic
Vigil honors victims of domestic violence, along with missing, murdered indigenous women

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Weigh in on Washington’s new proposed high-school graduation requirements
King County could take action to protect renters, build affordable housing
Will there ever be earthquake warnings like there are with severe weather?

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
State transportation commission to review report on pay-by-mile tax
Study: Bellevue, Seattle make list of cities where ‘you’re broke earning $100K’

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Eastside city has median income nearly double that of Seattle

KNKX FM
Pacific Northwest tribes: Remove Columbia River dams

KUOW FM
Trump Is Trying Hard To Thwart Obamacare. How’s That Going?
Syrian Troops Move To Support Kurds After U.S. Withdrawal
Why Are Health-Care Providers Slapping And Yelling At Mothers During Childbirth?

NW Public Radio
Yakama And Lummi Nation Leaders Call For Removal Of 3 Lower Columbia River Dams
Get Ready To Shake Out Thursday, October 17

Q13 TV (Fox)

Native nations demand demolition of 3 Columbia River dams
Minneapolis leaders share successful repeat offender program with Seattle leaders

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Seattle P.I.
Planned Parenthood decision sparks Seattle U. protest
Pacific Northwest tribes: Remove Columbia River dams
All of these Eastside cities have higher median incomes than Seattle. One is nearly double

Monday, October 14

Here’s the story behind Indigenous Peoples’ Day and how the Seattle area is marking it
Each of the past five years, hundreds of people have gathered in downtown Seattle and in events throughout the city on the second Monday in October to honor Native American cultures and traditions. Continue reading in The Seattle Times

State ban on sale of flavored vape does not apply to tribes, but some tribes declare their own ban
A gap in the state ban on all flavored vaping products allows the sale of any flavored vape juice on tribal land. But some tribes tell KIRO-7 they are voluntarily banning the sale of the vaping products in their smoke shops. Continue reading on KIRO-7

EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new proposal that would change how communities test for lead in drinking water. It’s the first major update to the Lead and Copper Rule in nearly 30 years, but it does not go as far as many health advocates had hoped. Continue reading on KUOW

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Associated Press
Inslee seeks to reduce number of wolves killed in Washington
Facebook’s Libra currency battered by defections, pushback
Big Tech is now a big punching bag for politicians
Grocery worker union ends Fred Meyer boycott
Homeless campers not told of toxic chemicals found at site
Tsunami maps show low chance of reaching high ground
Boeing, FAA both faulted in certification of the 737 Max
Judges block green card denials for immigrants on public aid
Oregon approves six-month ban on flavored vape products
Trial starts over Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel construction delays

Aberdeen Daily World
Entirety of Upper Chehalis Basin opens to fishing
Federal judge rules Trump border wall declaration unlawful

Columbian
New I-5 Bridge project: Here we go, again … again (Cleveland)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Pay up — and park at Mukilteo park without watching the clock
It’s Indigenous Peoples Day in Seattle, Edmonds and elsewhere
WaPo: Criticism grows about fake video of Trump massacring media
Editorial: Adopt rule to clear the air in Puget Sound region

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Chum fishing closed in San Juans but opens soon elsewhere in P. Sound

News Tribune (subscription required)
Cannabis convention returning to Tacoma to mix industry with entertainment
Here’s the real question about that Seattle travel trailer case: Where’s our humanity?
Editorial: Five Washington state vaping flavors you’ll never get to try

New York Times
He Tried E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking. Doctors Say Vaping Led to His Death.
E-Cigarettes Went Unchecked in 10 Years of F.D.A. Inaction
Can Mayors Save the World From Climate Change?
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Depends Where You Are

Olympian (subscription required)
Homeless mitigation site’s future near Lacey unclear as cost estimates rise
Aberdeen homeless camp proposal on hold after council votes against it

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam Bay prison officials say normal operations resume Monday
Eye on Jefferson: County looks to redirect tax to benefit affordable housing

Puget Sound Business Journal
With decade of defiance, vaping industry found room to grow
Seattle is rich with opportunity zones — and here’s why that’s unusual
Seattle area will be ‘relatively insulated’ from recession, housing expert predicts
US agrees limited trade deal with China

Renton Reporter
Op-ed: Lawmakers to governor: How dare you mess with our budget! (Hobbs, Fey)

Seattle Times (subscription required)
You have 15 days to weigh in on Washington’s new high-school graduation requirements
Here’s the story behind Indigenous Peoples’ Day and how the Seattle area is marking it
‘Worse than anything they’ll see on the street’: How a new training will help Seattle police treat victims of violence
Op-Ed: Time to strike a balance between protecting wolves and cattle
Editorial: Protect democracy against social-media manipulation

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit Valley College celebrates new scholarship, pre-engineering program
Burlington church hosts security training
Sedro-Woolley asks for help funding police department
County receives award for creative conversations about poop
Concrete, Hamilton get funding for water projects

Spokesman Review
Spokane police updates use-of-force policy to emphasize use of de-escalation techniques
New childhood obesity data shows progress, room for improvement in Spokane and nationwide
WDFW commission considers removing bag limits on bass, walleye in response to orca crisis
Spokane judge blocks Trump rule restricting immigration for people who need government help

Tri-City Herald
Congressman Newhouse unveils new water bill in Prosser
Guest Opinion: Myths about opioids can be deadly to our community
More students are taking CBC classes. What’s making the difference?

USA Today
Banning ethnic hairstyles ‘upholds this notion of white supremacy.’ States pass laws to stop natural hair discrimination
California plans to end ‘lunch shaming’ with a new bill that guarantees meals for all students

Whidbey News-Times
GOP picks candidates for Bailey Senate seat

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima smoke and vape shops say the flavored vape ban is misguided – and brace for impact
Wapato releases budget documents, but questions remain

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Dozens of orcas spotted in Puget Sound, including rare white orca
State finds ‘inconsistencies’ during toll tests in Seattle tunnel, makes quick fix
Pierce County Council reviews ‘special purpose’ taxing districts after KING 5 investigation
California becomes first state to mandate later school start times

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
State ban on sale of flavored vape does not apply to tribes, but some tribes declare their own ban

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Genetic mutation linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, UW study says
Orcas sighted in Puget Sound, including rare ‘little white whale’
No cheating the toll: SR 99 tunnel adds pylons to keep traffic in single lanes
Activists, mass shooting survivors rally in Capitol Hill to end gun violence

KNKX FM
Federal judge in Eastern Washington blocks the Trump administration’s ‘public charge’ rule
Many of Washington’s foster children live with providers who lack state financial support
Maps show low chance of reaching high ground along coast in event of tsunami

KUOW FM
Don’t stand in the door frame and other (updated) earthquake response tips
These dramatic photos show climate change at work in the Northwest
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan Is Out
Seattle Kurds distraught, trying to reach home
Trump Loses Round 2 Of Congressional Subpoena Battle In Court — For Now
Trump Announces Phase One Of Trade Deal With China
Turkey’s Invasion of Syria Worsens A Humanitarian Crisis
N.Y. Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
More than half of Washington bird species threatened by warming climate
EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water

Q13 TV (Fox)
Rare white orca among dozens of whales spotted around Puget Sound
Parents of straight-A student who died of fentanyl overdose open up about son’s death

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Crosscut
Tacoma officials balk at activist pressure to close immigration detention center
Opinion: Trickle-down economic policies fueled Seattle’s homelessness crisis. They can’t help us solve it

Geekwire
GeekWire Calendar Picks (Dhingra)

Friday, October 11

Major League Baseball wants cut of the action if Washington legalizes sports gambling
If Washington state approves a massive expansion of legal sports gambling, Major League Baseball wants a slice of the money so it can “protect the integrity of the game” from potential scandals. MLB is asking for payment of a 0.25 per cent royalty when people bet on its games. Gambling operators would pay the royalty, not the state or bettors. Continue reading in the Olympian

Birds in crisis: Report predicts drastic losses in Inland Northwest due to climate change
Hummingbirds – and all the frenzied delight they bring to bird devotees and dabblers alike – could be driven entirely from the Inland Northwest by 2050. Continue reading in the Spokesman Review

Sharp Cuts in Immigration Threaten U.S. Economy and Innovation
The long-run health of the United States economy is in serious danger from a self-inflicted wound: the Trump administration’s big cuts in immigration. The latest data indicate that immigration to the United States fell 70 percent last year to only 200,000 people — the lowest level in more than a decade. Major causes of the decline, experts say, are the administration’s restrictions as well as the unwelcoming tone set by the president himself.

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Associated Press
Cracks were found in a key structural part on 38 Boeing jets
Trial starts over Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel construction delays
Portland State to retain armed officers

Auburn Reporter
State Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products
Opinion: High costs drive people to move
Opinion: Diverse programs serve diverse communities

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Bloomberg: Review: FAA dropped the ball when approving Boeing 737 Max

Islands’ Weekly
Conservation district to hold event in honor of orcas

Journal of the San Juan Islands
PCBs found in Mountain Lake are ubiquitous
Conservation district to hold event in honor of orcas
Letter: OPALCO’s decision is concerning

Kent Reporter
Kent Police Chief Padilla seeks funds for more officers

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Opinion: Birds are telling us it’s time to take action on climate

News Tribune (subscription required)
Major League Baseball wants cut of the action if Washington legalizes sports gambling
More city-sanctioned tent cities could be coming to Tacoma in wake of parks tent ban

New York Times
Vaping Illnesses Climb Upward, Nearing 1,300 With 29 Deaths
Trump to Meet Chinese Envoy Amid Hopes of Trade War Truce
Sharp Cuts in Immigration Threaten U.S. Economy and Innovation
Boeing and F.A.A. Faulted in Damning Report on 737 Max Certification
Opinion: How to Tax Our Way Back to Justice

Olympian (subscription required)
Jury finds Olympia police officer Donald didn’t violate brothers’ civil rights in 2015 shooting
Let Olympia renters pay move-in costs over time, group says
Major League Baseball wants cut of the action if Washington legalizes sports gambling

Puget Sound Business Journal
T-Mobile, Sprint reach deal with state to end antitrust lawsuit
Population growth adds vehicles, strain on the Puget Sound region’s roads and highways
How experts respond to Seattle’s housing challenge
Construction, government see big increase in job openings for Seattle area

Seattle Times (subscription required)
International regulator report slams Boeing, FAA over 737 MAX design and approval
‘Nothing more than a toothpick’: Court showdown begins over Bertha’s delay in Highway 99 tunnel
‘Vehicle ranching’ in Seattle: Inside the underground market of renting RVs to homeless people
Editorial: New I-5 bridge over Columbia River is long overdue

Skagit Valley Herald
Hamilton moves forward with relocation project
Island Hospital hires new CEO

Spokesman Review
Birds in crisis: Report predicts drastic losses in Inland Northwest due to climate change
Lawyer files claims totaling $20 million over judge with no law degree in Airway Heights, Cheney
Ground broken on new $43.5M Glover Middle School in northwest Spokane
Veradale preschool among small group participating in state pilot program for outdoor learning

Whidbey News-Times
Larsen talks health care, housing at vets forum
Former WhidbeyHealth employees file lawsuits

Yakima Herald Republic
WSDOT makes changes after corrosion found on bridge north of Selah

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
ICE: Teen’s murder preventable, undocumented suspect shielded by sanctuary policies
Sparking, flashing power lines caught on camera falling onto traffic on I-5 in Bellingham
Report cites FAA, Boeing failures in 737 Max 8 safety system certification review
Kitsap County’s only overnight shelter to close soon
Lawsuit over SR 99 tunnel delays goes to trial
Drivers mount three-way battle over ride-share tax

KNKX FM
Many of Washington’s foster children live with providers who lack state financial support
Audubon warns climate change could put more than half of Washington bird species at risk
Maps show low chance of reaching high ground along coast in event of tsunami
Two Seattle School Board directors block proposed policy change for highly capable services

KUOW FM
EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water
Flavored vaping banned for four months in Washington state

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Crosscut
Tacoma officials balk at activist pressure to close immigration detention center
‘Recipe for disaster’: Four years later, reintroducing grizzlies to Washington is still a hot topic

Thursday, October 10

When is daylight saving time? Do you need to turn clock back in Washington, given the new law? Your questions answered
Yes, you do have to “fall back” and change your clocks Nov. 3, even though the Washington state Legislature passed a law earlier this year to stay on daylight time permanently. The law, which passed with strong bipartisan support, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee in May. But under federal law, states aren’t allowed to stay on permanent daylight time without congressional approval. Continue reading in the Seattle Times

Orca task force adds 13 recommendations at final meeting as ‘biological extinction’ looms
Their goal is clear: to prevent Puget Sound’s iconic Southern Resident killer whales from going extinct. Solving that problem is anything but simple. The task force convened by Gov. Jay Inslee to save the orcas added 13 new recommendations this week, at its final meeting. The additions to the group’s so-called “Year 2 Report” cover more than 100 pages, adding climate change and population growth to the list of issues complicating orca recovery. Continue reading, or listen, on KNKX

Legislators passed eviction protections. Washington landlords found loopholes
When their phones started ringing Aug. 2, tenant advocates across Washington found themselves as confused as their frightened clients. The calls came from different parts of the state: Tacoma, Seattle, Bellingham and Spokane. But the nature of the phone calls was strangely similar — tenants had unexpectedly received 14-day “pay or vacate” notices the day after rent was due. Most were on fixed incomes, their property managers aware that Social Security or disability payments don’t always arrive on the first of the month. Some had already paid rent but received a notice anyway. Continue reading in Crosscut

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Associated Press
Nuclear, uranium mining industries hope for bailout
Judge won’t dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees at NW Detention Center
Washington state approves temporary ban on flavored vaping products
Report: Severe decay sparked Tukwila power pole collapse
Cold weather a worry for Washington apple growers
Kalama methanol plant decision delayed
Washington state approves temporary ban on flavored vaping products
Kalama methanol plant decision delayed
Judge won’t dismiss case on wages of immigrant detainees
Pence aiming to release records of his own Ukraine calls

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
WWU-Port of Bellingham plan this renewable energy research and development project
Board of Health approves ban on flavored vaping products
17 European green crabs trapped in Drayton Harbor, raising fears about these invaders

The Daily News
PeaceHealth offering free breast health screenings Saturday
Freeze warning issued for Southwest Washington
Longview council to hold community forum Thursday
JHB talks opioids with local law enforcement, medical professionals
Ecology pauses Kalama methanol permit decision

Everett Herald (subscription required)
If aerospace jobs decline, should tax breaks be affected?
It’s official: Flavored vape products are banned in Washington

The Inlander
Lawsuit filed against Okanogan County for allegedly unlawfully detaining immigrant at feds’ request

News Tribune (subscription required)
Crime’s down in Pierce County? Believe it or not, stats show improvement in some areas
$43M health education center headed to downtown Tacoma Bates campus

New York Times
New E.P.A. Lead Standards Would Slow Replacement of Dangerous Pipes
Tech Giants Shift Profits to Avoid Taxes. There’s a Plan to Stop Them.

Olympian
Special prosecutor charges Benton County sheriff with 2 crimes, including choking his wife
Board of Health approves ban on flavored vaping products
Social media possible factor in rise of sexually transmitted diseases

Peninsula Daily News
Grant to allow hiring of West End County Veteran Service Officer (Chapman, Tharinger)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Rising rents squeeze small industrial tenants out of the city
Global plan would close tax havens to tech giants
Fed worried about rising economic risks from trade war
The new labor solidarity: uniting workers, but not unionizing
Chinese media’s attacks on Apple and NBA help inflame nationalism

Seattle Times (subscription required)
When is daylight saving time? Do you need to turn clock back in Washington, given the new law? Your questions answered (Riccelli)

Skagit Valley Herald
Eagle carving ties Evergreen Elementary to Upper Skagit tribe
Housing, homelessness focus of Mount Vernon council race
Sedro-Woolley council candidates seek new growth, improved safety
La Conner School District sues makers of e-cigarettes

Spokesman Review
As Spokane Public Schools begins implementing security recommendations, armed personnel remain a consideration
Cold temperatures worry some apple growers half finished with near-record crop
Three-quarters of Spokane kids are not ‘kindergarten ready’ when they start school, report says
WSU unveils mobile unit that will bring doctors, medical students to rural communities that need them

Washington Post
Live updates: Trump returns to the campaign trail as another poll shows support for his ouster is growing
Two business associates of Trump’s personal attorney Giuliani have been arrested on campaign finance charges
Mike Pence’s extremely evasive answers on Ukraine
George Conway and other prominent conservatives call for ‘expeditious’ impeachment probe
Five things you need to know about the poll that’s making Trump so mad
The professor, the prime minister and the attorney general: Italy gets caught up in an unproven theory of Trump’s allies
Turkish forces push deeper into Syria as Kurds fight back
Trump to meet with top Chinese official as trade talks reach critical stage
Trump calls death of British teen a ‘terrible accident,’ says driving on wrong side of the road ‘happens’

Yakima Herald
Yakima City Council study sessions: Will they work?
State makes some updates to sno-park permits

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KING 5
New tsunami evacuation maps released for 4 Washington coastal areas
Toxic algae detected in Green Lake in Seattle
Washington’s ban on flavored vaping products in effect until 2020

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Cautious reaction to a million dollars in bus tickets for homeless people

KNKX FM
Orca task force adds 13 recommendations at final meeting as ‘biological extinction’ looms
State Board of Health to vote on proposed ban amid uptick in vaping related illnesses

KOMO News
Vape stores’ futures clouded in uncertainty as flavor ban takes effect
Yakima Co. has highest rate of sex offenders in Wash. state
Rattlesnake Ridge landslide continues to slow down

KUOW FM
La Conner Schools sues Juul Labs over teen vaping
North Cascades Grizzly Proposal Brings Out Hundreds To Comment
She Survived The ICU. Now, She Has A Message: Quit Vaping!
Who Sets The Rules? When Is It Real? And Other Big Questions On Impeachment

NW Public Radio
Is A Vaping-Linked Illness A Public Health Crisis? Depends On Who You Ask

Q13
Board of Health approves Washington ban on flavored vaping products effective Thursday
North Sound school district sues e-cigarette maker

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Crosscut
Legislators passed eviction protections. Washington landlords found loopholes
Opinion: System failure: Seattle isn’t dying and poverty isn’t a crime
Election security will be key in 2020. Washington state is already ahead of the curve

Mountlake Terrace News
Stanford chosen vice chair of Senate Higher Education Committee (Stanford)

Seattle P.I.
Washington Board of Health slaps emergency ban on flavored vaping products
UW student Maria Blancas wins $100,000 Bullitt Environmental Prize

Slog
Meth Deaths Are on the Rise
Flavored Vapes are Officially Banned in Washington State
Is the US Supreme Court About to Roll Back LGBT Rights?

Wednesday, October 9

Underground Railroad escape room to change name after a thoughtful conversation about race
Admitting a mistake is hard. So is acknowledging a blind spot — particularly when it comes to matters of race. Too often, the prospect leads to digging in instead of progress. So what has the power and the potential to break through these barriers? As complex and overwhelming as the divide can often feel, more often than not it comes down to being willing to listen and talk — face to face — to those with different perspectives and opinions. Continue reading in the News Tribune

Native community leaders forge paths toward suicide prevention
When her counselor told her she had a call, Willeena George’s stomach fell. She knew it must be important for the officials at the Idaho prison where she was being held to let her take it. It was the police, calling to notify her of her 16-year-old son’s suicide. Domonique Nappo had died in his grandfather’s house on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho. Continue reading in Crosscut