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Monday, September 18

After court ruling, new Central WA legislative maps could mean shakeup in Olympia
A legislative district in Central Washington was found to violate the rights of Latino voters, and a court is now expected to decide how to redraw its boundaries. The newly drawn map could potentially add a few more Democrats to the mix in Olympia. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press)

Wing Luke Museum vandalized — Suspect: “The Chinese ruined my life”
Bail has been set at $30,000 for the man arrested for using a sledgehammer to smash windows at the Wing Luke Museum on Thursday. According to probable cause documents, 76-year-old Craig Milne told the Seattle police officer who arrested him that “the Chinese ruined my life.” Continue reading at Northwest Asian Weekly. (Susan Lee Woo)

Trial to begin for 3 Tacoma officers charged in death of Manny Ellis
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who was tackled, punched, shocked with a stun gun and held face down on a sidewalk in March 2020, two months before George Floyd met a similar fate. Officers Christopher Burbank and Matthew Collins, who are white, have been charged with second-degree murder, and Timothy Rankine, who is Asian American, faces first-degree manslaughter charges. They pleaded not guilty. Continue reading at The Columbian. (Tony Overman/The News Tribune)

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Associated Press
Trial to begin for 3 Tacoma officers charged in death of Manny Ellis

Aberdeen Daily World
Researcher seeking $5.8M for wave energy demo off Westport shore

Auburn Reporter
Behind the Auburn Proud Boy sentencing | King County Crime Dive

Axios
Trial to begin of 3 officers charged in Manny Ellis killing

Capital Press
Inslee says he wants cap-and-trade to be ‘less costly’
Trade outlook with India, SE Asia bright spots, economist says

Columbian
State commission tour I-5 Bridge, gets up close view of span’s deficiencies
For people experiencing homelessness in Clark County, healthcare can be out of reach
Bringing healthcare to the streets of Clark County
Fish and Wildlife biologist drowns during steelhead survey north of Carson
Editorial: Food waste facility to mitigate climate change
Editorial: Trash at homeless camps complicated issue
Drug decriminalization stumbled in Oregon. Other states are taking note.

Everett Herald
Marysville weighs mandatory jail time for repeated ‘public disorder’
Editorial: How do we put housing within reach of everyone?
A $695K salary? Overtime pay at the Snohomish County PUD has soared

International Examiner
Wing Luke Museum windows in Canton Alley smashed in alleged hate crime

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Fall COVID-19 Booster Vaccines: What we know now

News Tribune
Lakewood police failed woman shot to death in ’22, suit says. ‘She didn’t have to die’
Emergency officials to monitor protests, possible threats when Tacoma police trial begins
Ex-Puyallup cop who evaded rape charge arrested on suspicion of out-of-state sexual assault

Northwest Asian Weekly
Wing Luke Museum vandalized — Suspect: “The Chinese ruined my life”

Olympian
Thurston County resource hub has helped 1,000 people since 2022. Here’s what it offers
40-acre fire in Capitol Forest now largely contained, fire officials say
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office fires deputy who lied about his background before hire
Olympia’s newest tiny home village has opened. Here’s how it’s going so far
Developmentally disabled man kept in ‘rat-infested shack’ for 30 years awarded $9.3M

Peninsula Daily News
Sequim City Council discusses its affordable housing options

Wildfires surge in Olympic National Park

Puget Sound Business Journal
Development has boomed around Tacoma’s long-awaited light rail extension

Seattle Times
After court ruling, new Central WA legislative maps could mean shakeup in Olympia
A family fled to WA to protect their trans child. Here’s how their life changed
WA to install 21 AI-assisted camera stations for early wildfire detection
As WA heats up, thousands have received free ACs. But challenges remain
Seattle police union responds to backlash over Jaahnavi Kandula’s death
As homicides spike, WA moms start group for parents of murdered children
Severe neglect of disabled Whatcom County man costs taxpayers nearly $23M
Editorial: Cheerleading mediocrity is not good enough for WA’s education department
Editorial: WA Legislature should give counties leeway to reduce ballot rejections
Opinion: King County public defender system is at the breaking point
Opinion: Scanners, not strip searches, are better for prisons
Historic trial begins for 3 officers charged in killing of Manny Ellis
In Seattle: The shocking laughter heard ’round the world

The Skanner
In Recording, a Seattle Police Officer Joked After Woman’s Death. He Says Remarks Were Misunderstood (AP)
Trial To Begin For 3 Tacoma Officers Charged In Death Of Manny Ellis (AP)

Spokesman Review
‘It’s only going to get worse’: Scientists speak to WA governor about warming climate
Comment: Regulators struggle to rein in Amazon on safety for warehouse workers

Washington Post
America passed the EV ‘tipping point’ — but many buyers still want gas
Paper checks are dead. Cash is dying. Who still uses them?
Lawmakers are spending way more to keep themselves safe. Is it enough?
Regulators struggle to rein in Amazon on safety for warehouse workers

WA State Standard
Washington’s reworked heat pump rules get a cool reception from critics
Price of illicit fentanyl in WA drops to as low as 50 cents a pill

Wenatchee World
Inslee promotes Climate Commitment Act while touring Wenatchee
‘Our students are so much more’: Wenatchee School Board hears about current demographics, successes

Yakima Herald-Republic
WA’s mosquito trackers are seeing a spike of West Nile virus
Editorial: Yakima’s former Native school shouldn’t be forgotten
Comment: Your housing horrors questions: What should WA rental agreements say about deposits, fees?

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
South Asian, Indian communities meet with Seattle leaders to discuss Jaahnavi Kandula’s death and officer’s comments
Service begins on new Hilltop Link light rail extension in Tacoma
Jury selection begins Monday in trial against 3 Tacoma officers over Manuel Ellis

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Trial for 3 Tacoma officers charged in killing of Manny Ellis starts Monday

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seismically sound pedestrian walkway debuts on Bainbridge-Seattle ferry route amid terminal upgrades
Community rallies for justice, accountability after controversial comments on grad student’s fatal encounter with SPD officer

KNKX Public Radio
Federal judge orders pro bono attorney for Pierce County inmates suing over sewage issues
Seattle police union responds to backlash over comments after pedestrian killed by cruiser
Controversial timber sale near Elwha River moving forward

KUOW Public Radio
What will virus season look like in Washington state this year?
Week in Review: police, drug laws, and AI regulation

KXLY (ABC)
Linwood Elementary becomes first solar-powered school in Spokane
Bussing issues continue for Carla Peperzak Middle School student
Red Flag Warnings issued for Sunday and Monday in Spokane
Our Place Community Center taking in donations for Spokane County wildfire victims

Q13 TV (FOX)
Trial of 3 Tacoma officers charged with murder, manslaughter in death of Manny Ellis starts Monday
Wing Luke Museum staff focus on healing and rebuilding after alleged hate crime
Recreational boaters to see new rules for Southern Resident killer whales soon

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Meridian High students learn to support legislation, be part of change (Shewmake)

Crosscut
Small Axe Farm grows Seattle-area Black agricultural community
Lawsuit against Washington cap-and-trade program set for hearing

The Stranger
SPD Employee Confesses to Inventing Rumors About Chief Diaz Having an Affair, Investigators Say

Friday, September 15

Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is
Apple Health and Homes is a multi-agency state program launched last year that focuses on providing housing to people with health and behavioral health challenges. The program helps people gain housing through application and home search assistance, and also offers tenant supports, such as rental aid and treatment programs. The Legislature set aside over $100 million from the state’s Housing Trust Fund for the program. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)

Formerly incarcerated WA lawmaker has record cleared, celebrates freedom from ‘invisible prison’
With a stroke of a pen, Judge Kevin Hull cleared Rep. Tarra Simmons’ (D-Bremerton) criminal record – allowing her to finally move past what she calls an “invisible prison.” The court was able to vacate her convictions after the Legislature approved a bill in 2019 that revised the rules around clearing a person’s criminal history. Still, Simmons said there are more barriers to tackle for people affected by the legal system, and she said she plans to continue pursuing policies focused on legal justice in the Legislature. Continue reading at KUOW. (NW News Network)

Opinion: We must meet the challenge of saving child care
It is clear from brain science that the first five years — when 90% of brain growth occurs — are the most important in a child’s development. The overwhelming message that we heard in all four corners of the state is that child care is in crisis. Providers cannot attract and retain teachers and parents cannot afford to pay more. Families, employers and elected officials all realize that we must solve the child care crisis in order to have a vibrant economy, economically stable families and children who are well-prepared for school. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ahnya Waldeck)

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Aberdeen Daily World
One year on: looking at the Monte rehab center fire

Axios
More Seattle seniors are working past 65
Seattle officer’s remarks on dead pedestrian spark outrage

Capital Press
Farm groups need time to digest EPA’s ‘herbicide strategy’
Court approves EPA pilot pesticide program, part of ‘megasuit’

Everett Herald
Amazon cuts ribbon on colossal $355M fulfillment center in Arlington
Until further notice: 1-boat service on busy Edmonds-Kingston route

News Tribune
Did police kill Manuel Ellis? Or was it meth? Trial experts to offer divergent opinions

Olympian
WA state has set a record for returning unclaimed cash. Are you entitled to some?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon opens giant high-tech warehouse in Arlington
No Fred Meyer stores to be sold in Kroger-Albertsons divestiture deal, report says

Seattle Times
No guarantee of ‘soft landing’ for cooling WA economy
Health insurance rates are about to jump for thousands of WA residents
To confront WA’s high rents, feds increase limits on housing vouchers
‘Justice for Jaahnavi’: Rally crowd expresses anger, disgust at Seattle police
Opinion: It’s time for WA to save child care

Spokesman Review
City Council ‘left in the dark’ about dozens of tenants moved to the streets
No plan B: VA remains committed to troubled computer system despite three years of problems in Spokane

Washington Post
Historic UAW strike underway
Federal watchdog warns about college tuition installment plans

WA State Standard
WA Supreme Court strikes down restrictions on sheriffs’ use of tear gas
WA lawmakers push for greater access to fertility services for service members and veterans
Workers sue WA Department of Corrections over Larch closure

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima River Canyon fires at 60% contained, crews expecting to stand down Friday
Fires in Yakima River Canyon have burned 900 acres, incident management team called in

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Homicides increasing in Seattle, half of 2023 cases still open
King County deputies refused to arrest man who later shot and killed mother, lawsuit says
‘It’s truly disturbing’: Community holds rally, demands justice for Jaahnavi Kandula amid Seattle police video controversy

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic to open new location focusing on mental, behavioral health

KUOW Public Radio
Only half of WA students are reading at grade level, new test scores show
Why trust between Seattle police and the LGBTQ+ Pride community has been crumbling
Formerly incarcerated WA lawmaker has record cleared, celebrates freedom from ‘invisible prison’ (Simmons)

Q13 TV (FOX)
Dozens call for consequences against Seattle Police officers after controversial body cam video
Olympia School District to discuss return of school resource officers after students brought guns to school

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Cascadia Daily News
Earthquake research center to prep PNW for impending disaster

Crosscut
Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is

Thursday, September 14

Democrats push to extend federal child care grant program
Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday to extend funding for five years for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program set to expire at the end of the month. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat and the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined by congressional colleagues, child care providers and advocates, called on Congress to act before this “lifeline” is cut off Sept. 30, noting its economy-wide impact. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Samantha Dietel)

Opinion: I needed an abortion, and it was heartbreaking. I had to travel to WA to get it
We live in Idaho — one of the 14 U.S. states that has banned abortion care since the constitutional right to access abortion was overturned last year by the U.S. Supreme Court. We were made to feel as if we were sneaking around and doing something wrong for trying to access essential health care during the most challenging moment in our lives. We will always be grateful to the clinic and team in Seattle for offering us professional, compassionate care. Continue reading at News Tribune.

‘Green’ technology is helping create jobs across Whatcom County, WA governor says
Inslee, who has made efforts to fight climate change a priority, stopped in Ferndale, Kendall and Bellingham to see the results of state-funded programs and alternative-fuel projects. “We’re celebrating our investment” in green energy programs, Inslee said. “Jobs are going crazy,” he said, noting that Vicinity Motors used local contractors to build its plant and hired 300 workers. “It’s doing good for people. Electricity is cheaper than gas,” Inslee added. Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Robert Mittendorf)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Quinault drug court gets $2 million federal boost

Auburn Reporter
New COVID-19 vaccine: Public Health — Seattle & King County Q&A

Axios
Seattle-area incomes dipped during the pandemic
Lawmakers make fresh push to cover fertility treatments for veterans

Bellingham Herald
‘Green’ technology is helping create jobs across Whatcom County, WA governor says

Capital Press
Editorial: Federal government overspending extends to rural internet
Editorial: Nothing is certain but death, taxes and WOTUS litigation

Columbian
Port of Vancouver settles suit over pollution
Clark Asks: What’s being done about trash in Clark County homeless camps?
Shine the Light: Suicide Prevention & Awareness summit strives to save lives
Editorial: Adjust school construction funding model

Everett Herald
New Snohomish County data show COVID-19 is on the rise

The Inlander
The speedy push to regionalize homeless service was already “unrealistic” for the city department addressing homelessness — and things just got worse
After last month’s fires threatened their homes, some Latah Valley residents are calling for another pause on development

Journal of the San Juan Islands
You can’t create affordable housing by making it cost more

News Tribune
Tacoma Link doubles in length Saturday. Sound Transit isn’t delivering what they promised
Opinion: I needed an abortion, and it was heartbreaking. I had to travel to WA to get it

Northwest Asian Weekly
Outcry over callous remark — SPD Officer mocks tragic death of Jaahnavi Kandula

Seattle Medium
Harrell’s Bold Moves To Revitalize Downtown Seattle Are Working
Seattle/King County NAACP To Pursue Economic Empowerment As One Of Its Top Priorities

Seattle Times
Seattle median household income hits all-time high
New report: WA student test scores inching up in math and reading
King County deputies refused, in protest, to arrest man who later killed mother, lawsuit says
Editorial: WA fails mental health patients and communities

Washington Post
AI is ‘one of the hardest things’ facing Congress, Schumer says
With UAW poised to strike, White House prepares emergency aid for suppliers

WA State Standard
Democrats push to extend federal child care grant program
Democratic leaders will leave court to redraw disputed map for WA legislative district (Jinkins, Billig)
Eight women had serious pregnancy complications. Now they’re suing over state abortion bans

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Doctors, public health agencies warn of uptick in COVID-19 and flu cases
Here’s why Washington public schools have lost thousands of students
Seattle leaders, Consulate of India respond to officer’s comments about death of Jaahnavi Kandula

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Frustrations continue with hours-long delays as Edmonds-Kingston ferry undergoes repairs

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Pierce County program aims to expand youth mental health resources

KUOW Public Radio
Seattle safe lot provider: No, pickleball is not unexpectedly displacing unhoused people
Seattle officer recorded joking about woman’s death, saying ‘she had limited value’

KXLY (ABC)
Medical Lake School District’s Wellness Center turns into resource hub for students
WA Parks and Rec asks for public input on Riverside State Park expansion

NW Public Radio
Financial relief still on hold for homeowners in Whatcom impacted by 2021 floods

Q13 TV (FOX)
Washington counties to receive millions in opioid lawsuit payouts
COVID 19 vaccines approved, could be available in Puget Sound by this weekend
Leaders demand Seattle Police ‘fix the culture’ following controversial body cam video

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Cascadia Daily News
Food insecurity, early learning in East Whatcom highlighted during Inslee visit

Crosscut
Federal court likely to redraw Central WA Latino-majority district (Jinkins, Billig)

The Stranger
Rep. Farivar: Death Threats, Cancelations, and Disinformation Campaigns Do Not Honor Iran’s Women, Life, Freedom Movement

Wednesday, September 13

Data shows drop in multifamily home construction in Washington
Building permits for apartments and other multifamily housing in Washington were down in the second quarter of the year while permits for single-family homes continued to rise. Washington leaders continue to push for more multifamily buildings and rental units to help with the state’s affordable housing shortage, but most of those laws only went into effect in July and could take years to be fully implemented. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Dan Reynolds)

Editorial: Tackling WA school construction inequities can’t wait
Washington’s Supreme Court has clarified a lingering question about the state’s obligation to fund all parts of a child’s education. But last week’s decision still leaves thousands of kids in poor districts at a disadvantage — unfinished business for lawmakers to tackle in the upcoming Legislative session. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ellen M. Banner)

WA courts have paid back $10M in legal fines as a result of Blake drug possession ruling
The state is issuing the refunds as a result of the state Supreme Court’s landmark 2021 Blake decision, when the court ruled that the state’s drug possession law was unconstitutional. The state legislature approved $47 million for the efforts of vacating hundreds of thousands of possession charges, and adjusting sentences for thousands of incarcerated or supervised individuals. An additional $50 million dollars was set aside to reimburse individuals who paid fines and fees as a result of the convictions. Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Tony Overman)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor County creates homeless housing task force

Axios
Washington’s homeschooling boom is here to stay

Bellingham Herald
WA courts have paid back $10M in legal fines as a result of Blake drug possession ruling

Capital Press
EIA sees forces pushing up diesel prices

Columbian
Facility planned for Longview will convert surplus food into carbon-negative renewable energy

Everett Herald
Whidbey Island is ‘kicking gas’ in push for all-electric homes
How will Snohomish County divide $51M in opioid settlement funds?

The Inlander
Inlander 30 Throwback: Olympia or Bust! (Ormsby, Billig)

Olympian
This Lacey homeless shelter has more than 100 residents. Here’s how many rooms are left
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Gov. Inslee’s WA pandemic emergency mandates
WA gun store sued by AG for allegedly selling illegal high-capacity magazines
How is Olympia going to tackle and pay for sea level rise response in 2024 and beyond?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle Children’s names site for future Odessa Brown Clinic
Drug possession measure passes Seattle City Council committee

Renton Reporter
King County Council OKs $1.7 million for Renton parks

Seattle Times
At Mount Rainier, ‘the glaciers are falling apart’
Racial and gender-based pay gaps widening in WA thanks to tech boom
Amazon pledges $40M for affordable homeownership, some in Seattle
Editorial: Tackling WA school construction inequities can’t wait
Opinion: ‘Feel safer yet?’ Seattle police union’s contempt keeps showing through

Skagit Valley Herald
State Commissioner of Public Lands gets look at derelict pier in Anacortes

South Whidbey Record
Council allocates opioid settlement funds

Spokesman Review
‘Back to where I started’: Dozens of tenants forced out of downtown apartment with little notice after city intervenes over code violations

Tri-City Herald
Dangerous toxic algae warning in Tri-Cities expanded to 3 more spots on Columbia River
New WA test scores show which Tri-Cities schools are recovering faster after COVID

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Fixing Vashon’s ferry woes: New group asks islanders to get involved (Nguyen, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado)

Washington Post
Inflation rate rises slightly, but economists think last year’s big price jumps are over
Covid is here to stay. How will we know when it stops being special?

WA State Standard
Data shows drop in multifamily home construction in Washington
Washington Board of Education approves new high school graduation rules
Investigation finds BNSF railway at fault for Tunnel 5 Fire

Yakima Herald-Republic
WDFW reports more promising signs for new elk season
‘Crop’s decent, the market’s not:’ Stockpile reduces size of Yakima Valley hop harvest
Editorial: Cultural apprenticeship program fills an important need

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Boeing secures 2 multi-billion-dollar orders in as many days
FBI says school threats have ‘skyrocketed’ because of social media

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Seattle-Bainbridge ferry route reopens to vehicles
Seattle leaders comment on ‘disgusting’ behavior of SPD officer who mocked woman’s death

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle City Council nears decision on drug possession law amid public outcry, opioid crisis
Capital High School in Olympia heightens security after 2 weapons incidents within first week
Seattle community demands accountability after police officer laughs about fatal crash on body cam footage

KNKX Public Radio
Formerly incarcerated WA lawmaker has her record cleared (Simmons)
In recording, a Seattle police officer joked after woman’s death. He says remarks were misunderstood

KUOW Public Radio
Does Washington state’s ballot signature rule disenfranchise voters?
Microsoft president asks Congress for AI regulation
Where to get the updated Covid shot in King County

KXLY (ABC)
Washington program offering new COVID-19 vaccine at no cost
WA DNR receives additional funding to assist wildfire victims

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The Stranger
Slog AM: Police Union VP Cackles at Woman’s Death, Seattle’s Proposed Drug Law Advances

Tuesday, September 12

The outlook for new statewide renter protections in Washington
Steep rent hikes across Washington have spurred local governments into taking action to help keep tenants in their homes, despite landlord pushback against these types of policies. People on both sides of the fight say statewide tenant protections could provide important clarity and uniformity for Washington residents and landlords – though they disagree on what those safeguards should look like. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Getty)

Declining public-school enrollment: Here’s how WA compares
Declining enrollment is not a Seattle-only issue. It’s national. In nearly every state, public schools are projected to have fewer students by the end of the decade — even in states with fast-growing populations. In Washington, enrollment in public schools from prekindergarten through grade 12 is projected to be 1,033,500 by fall 2030 — that’s down by 59,300, or 5.4%, from fall 2023. The data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ellen M. Banner)

Gov. Inslee stops by 25-acre homeless encampment to discuss safety initiative
On Monday, Gov. Inslee came to tour an encampment to discuss the work being made with his ‘Right of Way Safety Initiative’, as well as the work still needed. The safety initiative is something Inslee, along with the WSDOT introduced a little over a year ago. The initiative focuses on four things: offering shelter, providing secure storage of cars and RVs, ensuring the safety of homeless people, cleanup crews, and drivers during cleanup efforts, and cleaning up roadways. Continue reading at KIRO 7.