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Monday, September 25

New regional law enforcement training facility graduates first class of officers
The first class from Pasco’s new regional law enforcement training center have graduated. The 30 recruits enrolled in May. Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, was one of many in attendance to watch the new recruits graduate earlier this month. He told McClatchy about a graduate named Claudia Fuentes, a single mom of two children, who was able to become a police officer as a result of the new training facility in Pasco. The Pasco Police Department had previously attempted to recruit Fuentes, but her only options for training at the time would have been to go to the law enforcement training facility in Burien, and leave her daughters at home. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Sen. John Lovick)

SPD officer who called woman a ‘f—ing Chink placed on administrative leave
In a statement released on Friday, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz addressed the recent controversy surrounding a police officer who made racist comments against his Chinese neighbor while off-duty. In the statement, Diaz called out racist language as “completely unacceptable and is inconsistent with the high standards the department sets for its employees.” He later added “racist comments and behavior by department employees will not be tolerated.” Continue reading at NW Asian Weekly. (NW Asian Weekly)

Hollywood studios, WGA reach tentative deal that could end writers strike
Negotiators for Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild of America reached a breakthrough agreement after five straight days of negotiations — a tentative deal to end a strike that has halted most TV and film scriptwriting in the country. The terms of the agreement were not immediately shared by the WGA, which said in a statement Sunday night that the deal was “exceptional,” adding that it included “meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.” Continue reading at The Washington Post.

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Axios
You can now order free COVID tests by mail again
ADHD prescriptions skyrocket in Washington and nationwide

Bellingham Herald
Democratic Sen. Menendez rejects calls to resign, says cash found in home was not bribe proceeds

Columbian
Splash dams’ legacy is one of scars and damage, but a Lower Columbia group is trying to change that
Homeless population grays in Clark County as more seniors end up on the street
Editorial: City’s plan to address PFAS adds to comforts (Cleveland, Stonier, Wylie)
Editorial: Equitable representation in districts paramount

The Daily News
Green River could become one of highest-protected waterways in the state
Federal government awards nearly $1M to drug, mental health treatment in Longview

Everett Herald
Cars clogging highways more, data shows; local lawmakers eye solutions (Liias, Lovick)
Housing authority seeks more property in Edmonds
Dozens of Providence patients in medical limbo for months, even years
Editorial: Fentanyl crisis should force rethinking of approach

News Tribune
Tacoma, say goodbye to sunshine, hello to ‘atmospheric river’ bringing heavier rain

Northwest Asian Weekly
SPD officer who called woman a ‘f—ing Chink placed on administrative leave

Olympian
Why is the Thurston County Sheriff criticizing judges for their bail decisions?
New regional law enforcement training facility graduates first class of officers (Lovick)
Parents, students speak out as Olympia decides to return to having police in schools

Peninsula Daily News
Wildfires calmed, but not out

Puget Sound Business Journal
SBA more than doubles lending to Black-owned businesses

Seattle Medium
Why Biden’s Climate Corps Needs To Prioritize Black Youth

Seattle Times
Toxic legacy of Seattle’s only river could cost Boeing, taxpayers $1 billion. Talks over who pays more are secret
These Seattle office buildings would make good housing, researchers say
Seattle has surpassed 2022 homicide toll — with 3 months left in 2023
Free COVID tests are back. Here’s how to order
WA gets boost as White House announces $1.4 billion for railways in 35 states
Editorial: Court ruling to keep Dayton library open a win for residents, free speech
Opinion: Why I had to quit working on behalf of crime victims
Opinion: Where we’re at: Far apart on Seattle’s drug crisis
Opinion: Return to downtown is important as fall arrives, ships depart
Opinion: Don’t give me CPR, even at the Mariners
Opinion: Our nuclear legacy and the weight of history
Opinion: Seattle, you have a spending problem

The Skanner
An Upcoming Supreme Court Case May Affect the Length of Prison Sentences

Spokesman Review
Spokane-area urban forestry to be supercharged with $12 million federal grants
Biden administration announces $200M in funding for Upper Columbia River basin salmon restoration
Firefighters still haven’t said what caused the Gray and Oregon Road fires. Why do the investigations take so long?
Under pressure from Risch and others, Biden administration terminates WSU-led virus research program over risk concerns
Column: Time to stop worrying about what lawmakers wear and focus on what they get done
Opinion: Restoration of forest sidelined in Eastern Washington
Opinion: Spokane isn’t quite booming anymore, but still needs to prepare for growth

Tri-City Herald
New regional law enforcement training facility graduates first class of officers – Sen. Lovick, Sen. Torres

Washington Post
Hollywood studios, writers reach tentative deal to end nearly five-month strike
Democrats embrace Biden’s upcoming visit to Michigan UAW picket lines

WA State Standard
WA prisoners struggle with wildfire smoke as ventilation upgrades go unfunded
Judge upholds Washington’s $17B transportation package
Washington Senate’s budget-writing panel gets a new leader (Robinson)

Wenatchee World
5 takeaways from Washington Conservation Action’s DNR report card
Eagle Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project gets $744,804 federal grant
Chelan County Commission amends accessory dwelling unit codes

Yakima Herald-Republic
Downtown Yakima mural serves as a reminder about law restoring felons’ voting rights

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping families of color in Seattle
More western Washington communities take steps to eliminate ‘forever chemicals’
Rally for Jaahnavi Kandula brings calls for police accountability, cultural change

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Burien City Council to discuss anti-camping ordinance, possible censure of council member
Protesters demand justice for Jaahnavi Kandula, rally against Seattle officer’s alleged mockery of her death
Seattle officer on leave after use of racist language, police chief confirms
2 western Washington tribes report spike in fentanyl-related overdoses
Biden deal with tribes promises $200M for Columbia River salmon reintroduction

KNKX Public Radio
Feds announce millions in funding to bring salmon back to the Upper Columbia River

KUOW Public Radio
A test of WA’s police accountability law
Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail
Inslee touts carbon cap, heat pumps at United Nations
Seattle council member calls for action after another controversial police recording
Seattle police ended body camera analysis after footage caught officer mocking woman’s death

KXLY (ABC)
City Council set to vote on resolution launching new investigation into former City administrator
Protests take place outside of SCRAPS Sunday afternoon amid euthanasia concerns
Spokane City Council voting on resolution formally denouncing Mayor for public appearance at religious rally

NW Public Radio
Measure to dissolve Dayton’s library won’t be on fall ballot
New scholarships will support Northwest students in wake of Moscow tragedy

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Cascadia Daily News
FEMA flood relief grants for property owners delayed indefinitely

The Stranger
Slog AM: Writers and Hollywood Reach Tentative Deal, Rain Sweeps Through Seattle, Biden Will Walk the UAW Picket Line

Friday, September 22

Washington Senate’s budget-writing panel gets a new leader
Sen. June Robinson, an Everett Democrat, was named Thursday as the new chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, the budget-writing panel responsible for developing tax policies and deciding how the state spends billions of dollars each year. Robinson, the committee vice chair for the operating budget and revenue the last three sessions, was chosen in a morning meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The full Senate will confirm the selection when it convenes in January for the 2024 session. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Legislative Support Services)

$200M pledged to return salmon to Upper Columbia Basin in Biden deal with tribesThe Biden administration Thursday committed more than $200 million toward salmon recovery in the Upper Columbia Basin in return for a 20-year stay of litigation. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Spokane Tribe of Indians signed the agreement with federal officials in a ceremony Thursday. The agreement secures $200 million from the Bonneville Power Administration to be paid over 20 years to advance a tribally led implementation plan to restore salmon and steelhead in the Upper Columbia Basin. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Steve Ringman/Seattle Times)

Seattle Police Officer Hurls Racist Slur at Chinese-American Neighbor
During a confrontation last year, a Seattle Police officer hurled racist slurs and sexist language at his elderly Chinese-American neighbor. He also appeared to threaten to put her in jail. The woman recorded the audio of the incident, and a Chinese social services organization recently filed a complaint with the Office of Police Accountability (OPA). In the past, the OPA has recommended firing officers for making derogatory comments or using racial slurs, even when not on duty. Continue reading at The Stranger.

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Associated Press
Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030
Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear could be contributing to cancer cases

Axios
Tacoma makes list of 15 happiest places to live in U.S.
Seattle residents asked to cut water use amid dry weather

Bellingham Herald
What does winter have in store for Whatcom? With a strong El Niño, it’s anyone’s guess
Landlords have gripes, too. How to be the best tenant according to WA property owners
Lummi Nation will honor orca Tokitae with private traditional ceremony in Bellingham Bay
Outdoor burning restrictions eased: Bellingham lifts recreational fire ban for 2023

Capital Press
U.S. Senate panel grapples with how to ensure access to water across West
Feds to fund study on reintroducing salmon in upper Columbia River

The Daily News
Port of Longview considers electrifying equipment to reduce greenhouse emissions

Everett Herald
Everett mayor presents balanced budget for 2024; future deficit looms
PUD program seeks to make energy grid smarter for 380K customers
County releases $114.5M housing, behavioral health plan
Everett police target public drug use, netting 84 arrests since July
County Council delays vote on requiring businesses to take cash
Comment: Terms like ‘abortion tourism’ meant to fabricate outrage
Letter: Resumption of expanded child tax credit can fight poverty

News Tribune
Manuel Ellis trial spawns phone scam aimed at duping victims into helping police
Opinion: A Tacoma school changed its name over racism concerns. It was complicated
A 2-year-old Spanaway girl died from a fentanyl overdose. Her father has been charged

Olympian
Nisquallys unveil sweeping, eye-opening development plan for land in Lacey near Cabela’s
100-year-old big leaf maple tree to be removed on Capitol Campus Friday
Embattled WA library wins lawsuit, won’t shut down after book-ban fight
Jury acquits Olympia man of murder nearly 2 years after his arrest. Here’s why

Puget Sound Business Journal
AI will impact every job — and it’s already pushing down tech salaries

Seattle Medium
Washington State’s Homeschooling Is Up
Homicides In Seattle Increasing
Same Guns Being Used In Different Shootings
Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle Acquires Prime Property For Affordable Housing And Future Headquarters
City Of Seattle Receives $12.9 Million Grant To Boost Tree Equity And Combat Climate Change
Seattle Officer Says Fatally Struck Woman’s Life Had ‘Limited Value’

Seattle Times
$200M pledged to return salmon to Upper Columbia Basin in Biden deal with tribes
Will your grocery store survive a Kroger-Albertsons merger? What history and experts say
Seattle Public Utilities tells 1.5 million users to conserve water, change daily habits
How King County’s new proposed hate crime hotline would work
Following deaths, King County cancels deal to send people to a regional jail
Editorial: AG Bob Ferguson takes careful aim in suing gun dealers
Opinion: Abortion tourism’: A tidy phrase for punching down at desperate people
Opinion: Here’s how two groups are increasing teacher diversity in WA
Opinion: AI wrote this editorial, and it argues that human journalists should keep their jobs

Spokesman Review
Spokane voices weigh in on state heat pump debate
Eastern Washington railroad getting millions for upgrades
Spokane City Council asks for transparency after SCRAPS euthanizes 14 dogs in a day
Zappone calls for independent investigation into handling of former City Administrator

WA State Standard
U.S. Senate lawmakers grapple with Western drought
Washington Senate’s budget-writing panel gets a new leader (Robinson)
Biden administration to create new gun violence prevention office
New tree-planting projects to sprout in Washington with help from $36M in grants

Wenatchee World
Washington apples bounce back this year with good weather, lifted tariffs

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima Council approves lodging tax spending, gets update on aquatic center
New well coming soon to Mabton with more attention on foul-smelling water
Editorial: State leaves redistricting mess up to courts

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Looking to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine in western Washington? Here’s why appointments are scarce
Bipartisan effort from states, White House looks to quadruple efficient AC, heating by 2030
Catching wildfires: How cameras with AI are being used to detect them in Washington
‘Destroying families’: Lummi Nation leaders report 4 fentanyl overdose deaths this week

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis & GM targeted
Seattle residents asked to use less water after an unusually dry summer
Seattle mayor reveals details of city’s 3rd public safety department
Seattle community demands accountability after police officers joke about fatal collision on bodycam footage
Service dogs help US veterans with PTSD, but demand outweighs supply

KUOW Public Radio
Conserve water? In the Northwest? Seattle utility asks for voluntary water reductions
Here’s when Seattle Public Schools will announce possible school closures
Program pledging to get every unsheltered person off downtown Seattle’s streets comes to an end
Newly signed drug law gets mixed reviews among Seattleites
Free Covid tests by mail are back, starting Monday
How to keep carbon in Washington’s forests

NW Public Radio
The science of smoke and health
Feds announce millions in funding to bring salmon back to the Upper Columbia River
WSU Academic Student Employees’ union files complaint against the university alleging unfair labor practice

Q13 TV (FOX)
‘These children are lost’: Seattle town hall meeting addresses youth crimes
Snohomish County, tribal law enforcement issue warning of rainbow pastel fentanyl-laced pills
Seattle’s new CARE Department will help provide more response options to public safety calls

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Cascadia Daily News
Fired Bellingham detective gets hero’s send-off with unauthorized flag raising, vehicle escort
Bellingham kicks off annual Climate Action Week Sept. 22

Crosscut
Court blocks ballot measure to close WA rural library district

The Stranger
Opinion – From Grief to Action – JusticeForJaahnavi Means Solidarity Against Expanding Failed Public Safety Strategies
Seattle Police Officer Hurls Racist Slur at Chinese-American Neighbor

Thursday, September 21

Heat pumps key to WA, coalition’s plan to end building emissions
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee vowed this week to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from new buildings, in large part by rapidly expanding the installation of heat pumps. Buildings are Washington’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, pumping out an estimated 27% of the state’s emissions. “We are in a climate emergency and the window to act is closing,” Inslee said in a release. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

Regulators in Olympia make public data on the state’s cannabis social equity program
In 2020, House Bill 2870 was passed by the state Legislature to establish the state’s cannabis social equity program where the LCB would award 46 retail licenses under the program, ideally to members of a community that had been disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs. Last Wednesday, the LCB made public some statistics on those who have applied for licenses under the program. Continue reading at Inlander. (Will Maupin)

Could selling sewage save the Salish Sea?
The Legislature and the state Ecology Department are considering taking a page from Washington’s new carbon pricing system and applying it to this other kind of pollution. Should Washington put a price on the nutrients flowing from the region’s 58 sewage treatment plants into the Salish Sea? Decisions on whether to pursue this approach will likely be made during the next three years. Continue reading at Crosscut. (King County Wastewater Treatment Division)

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Aberdeen Daily World
10th Annual Grays Harbor Pride Festival starts Friday
Facing short supply and high costs, food bank calls on community

Axios
Seattle-area homes are selling fast — typically in 8 days
Washington’s paid family leave program could see more delays

Capital Press
Ecology toughens stance on water use by Washington farm
Court hears suit to stop phase-out of gas, diesel vehicles

Columbian
Clark County’s Bi-Zi Farms at risk; Ecology says it will enforce 5,000 gallon per day water limit
Editorial: Safe Stay communities humane, efficient

Everett Herald
After Maui wildfires, Sky Valley locals look warily at US 2
Editorial: Restore salmon habitat but provide view of its work

The Inlander
Regulators in Olympia make public data on the state’s cannabis social equity program
Attendance rates still haven’t recovered from COVID, but Spokane’s On Track Academy thinks it has a path to student success

News Tribune
Opinion: Lawmakers should reconvene redistricting commission, not shirk their responsibility

Olympian
WA students are scoring higher on state assessments. Is Thurston County following?

Peninsula Daily News
Blazes spread in center of Olympic National Park

Puget Sound Business Journal
Sea-Tac Airport slips in passenger satisfaction survey

Seattle Times
As prices skyrocket on WA megaprojects, few contractors want the jobs (Liias, Fey)
WA, climate coalition announce goal of installing 20M heat pumps
Bellevue light-rail line isn’t open yet, but something’s already broken
Editorial: Passage of drug use bill is not the end of debate in Seattle
Opinion: 2 small rule changes that will give WA farmers a big boost

Spokesman Review
Northwest lawmakers weigh in as House GOP infighting raises government shutdown risk

Washington Post
Wildfire smoke has unraveled decades of progress on cleaning the air
Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests once again
Opinion: One simple fix for our broken policing system: Hiring more women

WA State Standard
The latest clash over managing Washington’s wolves
Millions of federal workers’ paychecks would be on hold in a shutdown

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Community Police Commission calls for action after Seattle police bodycam video
Tacoma School District is working to address students’ mental health despite limited funds
Seattle police, SDOT team up to curb illegal street markets in Chinatown-International District
South Bellevue Station needs tile repairs due to faulty installation, Sound Transit says
‘Disappointing end result’ for King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s Partnership for Zero, executive says

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle mayor says new drug possession law prioritizes treatment over jail time
‘This reeks of white supremacy:’ Drama continues on Burien Council amid encampment woes
Lummi Nation to spread orca Tokitae’s ashes in Puget Sound during private ceremony
Seattle Community Police Commission urges unpaid leave for officer caught allegedly mocking woman’s death

KUOW Public Radio
The toll of a homelessness ‘experiment’

KXLY (ABC)
Additional property tax relief available to local wildfire victims
Spokane hopes to add more shade, educate others through urban forestry grants

Q13 TV (FOX)
Jill Biden will be in Seattle on Friday: Here’s what to know about her visit
Health officials use TikTok and Instagram ads to warn kids about fentanyl
Bremerton city council passes unauthorized camping ban

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Cascadia Daily News
Ashes of famed orca Tokitae returned to Lummi Nation for private ceremony

Crosscut
With 3 recent wins, Starbucks union gains traction in Eastern WA
Could selling sewage save the Salish Sea?

Wednesday, September 20

As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program wants to hire 49 more employees to deal with steadily rising demand that has some people waiting over a month to receive benefits. Without added staff, ESD officials project the time required to process a benefit application could reach four months by June 2025. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Getty)

Is Inslee’s plan working? The EV age arrives — in wealthier areas
Our state’s sizzling gas prices, second highest in the nation, have been described this summer as annoying, painful, even scandalous, depending on who’s doing the talking. But here’s another aspect to expensive gas that leaders seem shy to acknowledge: It’s working. Something is happening in the car market, suddenly, but also as part of a long-building strategy. Going electric — saying goodbye to oil — is surging. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren)

How earthquake research can help save the PNW from “The Big One”
A new research center in the Pacific Northwest aims to help the region prepare for a possible magnitude 9 earthquake that is predicted to happen along the West Coast sometime in the future. “If we prepare now — if we stiffen our building codes, if we plan our evacuation zones correctly, if we build our hospitals and schools and firehouses and police stations out of tsunami inundation zones — the next big earthquake isn’t going to be pretty, but we can fare pretty well,” said Diego Melgar at the University of Oregon. Continue reading at Axios. (Jared Whalen)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Officials emphasize need for homeless shelter

Auburn Reporter
King County salmon habitat recovery projects receive state funding

Axios
How earthquake research can help save the PNW from “The Big One”

Bainbridge Island Review
Kitsap ferry service takes another reduction

Columbian
Vancouver OKs contract to design water treatment system for PFAS
Clark County salmon recovery groups get $1 million in grants
Editorial: Decriminalizing drugs harms community

Everett Herald
With 1 Seattle ferry down, Edmonds-Kingston route could be affected

International Examiner
Wing Luke Museum attacker charged with hate crime; police blame slow response on “staffing constraints”

News Tribune
Can Tacoma, Pierce County work together to combat homelessness? Rare meeting sets stage

Olympian
Port of Olympia and its executive director agree to part ways, commission announces
L&I plan calls for employees, businesses to pay more for workers compensation in 2024

Puget Sound Business Journal
Regional Homelessness Authority ends downtown Seattle outreach program
SBA proposes opening loan programs to those with criminal records

Seattle Medium
Seattle City Council Passes Historic Seattle Drug Reform Legislation That Prioritizes Treatment And Diversion

Seattle Times
How wildfire risk scoring puts WA homeowners in insurance jeopardy
Editorial: Amid SPD controversy, Mayor Harrell leads with empathy
Opinion: Is Inslee’s plan working? The EV age arrives — in wealthier areas
Opinion: Seattle’s Asian community asks: When will we be heard?

Spokesman Review
‘We’re in a big hole’: Spokane leaders point fingers as budget deficit looms
New COVID vaccines may be a ‘few weeks’ from becoming common in Washington, the state Department of Health says
Some Northwest colleges bounce back from pandemic enrollment slump, while others are still seeing fewer freshmen

Washington Post
Biden to create new office for gun violence prevention

WA State Standard
As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer
‘Marred by litter’: Millions of pounds of trash soil Washington roads and state lands
States and cities eye stronger protections for gig economy workers

Wenatchee World
60th Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival kicks off Friday
From the ground up: Common Ground Community Housing Trust creates affordable housing in Wenatchee area

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Despite falling out of favor, Marysville considering mandatory minimum sentences for drugs
Fire chief: Seattle’s 2023 overdose responses already surpassed 2022
Washington schools grapple with fentanyl crisis as students head back to class

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Seattle City Council makes public drug use a crime, pushes toward treatment
King County Prosecutor’s Office seeing more felony traffic cases than ever before

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Take a hike with free admission to Washington’s national, state parks Saturday
Seattle’s Health 99 unit showing promise in battle against citywide fentanyl crisis

KUOW Public Radio
Trans rights drew this family to Washington
Seattle City Council passes controversial drug ordinance
The best time to apply for an AC unit, before federal funding cools off in Washington
Seattle program addresses key gap in the opioid crisis — support post overdose
Washington’s pandemic dashboard upgraded to include flu and RSV

KXLY (ABC)
City of Spokane receives $12 million to improve tree canopy
Local wildfire victims question funding for fire recovery efforts

Q13 TV (FOX)
Pilot program underway to stem opioid overdoses in Seattle
Seattle moms form support group for parents of murdered children

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Crosscut
Facing burnout, Washington nurses are exploring new career paths
Seattle City Council passes law to prosecute drug use, possession

Tuesday, September 19

Bainbridge Island runner, entrepreneur selected as 23rd District representative
Greg Nance, a Bainbridge Island resident, entrepreneur and the guy who ran across the country last summer, will serve as the next 23rd District representative after an appointment by the Kitsap County Commissioners on Monday. The seat was previously held by Drew Hansen, who commissioners appointed to fill the 23rd District State Senate position formerly held by Christine Rolfes, who was appointed as the county’s District 1 commissioner to replace Rob Gelder after his departure in May. Nance will serve as a state representative until the 2024 general election, where he will be considered the incumbent candidate for the 23rd District position if he chooses to run for election. Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (Nathan Pilling)

Seattle Police Officer Probably Won’t Get Fired for Laughing about Jaahnavi Kandula’s Death
Though a Seattle City Council Member characterized the publication of Auderer’s comments as a triumph of transparency, his employment with SPD actually serves as an indictment of our police accountability systems.” During a 2010 arrest, he and 14 other officers nearly beat to death a schizophrenic man, leaving him with brain damage and resulting in a $1.75 million settlement from the City. Since then, the OPA has repeatedly investigated Auderer in 2015 and 2016. None of these incidents resulted in consequences for him.” Continue reading at The Stranger. (Chavi Hohm)

Police response time to Wing Luke Museum 911 calls raises questions about priorities
Museum staff are still assessing the damage and trying to make sense of racist vandalism that occurred last Thursday evening, when a man with a sledge hammer smashed windows and said hateful things about Chinese people. At least five people called 911. Eventually, he says, they were told to stop calling. Stan Shikuma was at the Wing Luke when the attack occurred. “The CID and Asian American community in general is feeling under attack,” Shikuma said. He points to recent robberies targeting elderly Asian American community members, as well as callous comments by SPD officers about the death of a South Asian community member, as signs of neglect from the city. “It just seems like our communities don’t count as much as other other communities do.” Continue reading at KUOW. (David Hyde)