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Monday, August 1

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Associated Press
Washington Attorney General to announce Comcast lawsuit
Wildfires burning in Washington
State’s voters have lengthy ballot to fill out
Rare bloom in Hood Canal turns water green
Obama signs bill requiring labels for genetically modified foods
Survey: US factories expanded for 5th straight month in July

Aberdeen Daily World
Contract negotiations at Grays Harbor Community Hospital hit a snag

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Study finds increased minimum wage did little for Seattle workers

The Daily News
After winning a legal battle, proposed Kalama pot farm moves no closer to development

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Rough battle ahead as groups prepare for Oso lawsuit
Mukilteo gathers to mourn deaths of three Kamiak grads
What we know about Donald Trump and his taxes so far
Commentary: Commentary: Why are Democrats so angry with each other?

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Washington asks EPA to ban boat discharge in Puget Sound to promote shellfish harvesting

Puget Sound Business Journal
ReachNow CEO: How region can improve transportation issues
How a new partnership will give some Washington hospitality companies a leg up

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington state to sue Comcast over ‘pattern of deceptive practices’
‘Chill’ gathering turns deadly for longtime Mukilteo friends
800 gather to pray, weep at vigil to honor Mukilteo victims
Mukilteo marks state’s fifth mass shooting this year
Editorial: First day of school not as fun for kids whose families can’t afford supplies
Editorial: What’s hiding in your property-tax bill? And here’s how it could grow
Editorial: Read between the lines of the minimum-wage experiment

Skagit Valley Herald
La Conner to ask Legislature for help in building new library

Spokesman Review
WSU nuclear reactor program draws students, researchers – and tourists
Three large wildfires burn across Central, Eastern Washington
Getting There: Downtown Spokane street project generating complaints, concerns
Spokane man faces murder charge in bicyclist’s death
Editorial: Oil train blockade? The Spokane City Council is tilting at windmills.

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Meals on Wheels faces budget cuts, high demand

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla County sets hearing on medical pot moratorium
 
Wenatchee World (subscription required)
Wildfire on outskirts of Chelan in mop-up mode

Yakima Herald Republic
Tackling lead exposure risk requires more testing, information
No end in sight for 60,000-acre Yakima County fire; several others burn throughout Eastern Washington
Washington Post: Freddie Gray’s needless death shows just why reform is needed
Letter: Legislature should step in to stop credit scores being used to set car insurance rates

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington to sue Comcast for $100 million over ‘deceptive practices’
Mukilteo mourns after tragic weekend shooting
Rare algae bloom turning Hood Canal green

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Governor calls for ‘common wisdom’ on guns at Mukilteo prayer vigil

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Hundreds gather to remember 3 teens killed in shooting at Mukilteo house party

KPLU FM
Wildfire Season Blazes Into The Northwest
Many More People Seek Medical Help For Opioid Abuse

KUOW FM
For Stopping A Pandemic Of Gun Violence, Let’s Look To The Flu

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO Radio)
‘Pattern of deceptive practices’ prompts state to sue Comcast

NW Public Radio
Wildfire Season Blazes Into The Northwest
Washington AG Voices Opposition Over Vancouver Oil Terminal

Q13 TV (FOX)
Tuesday primary includes races with federal, statewide and legislative implications
Hundreds gather at vigil to mourn shooting victims
McCain: Trump defamed Kahn, does not represent GOP

Web

Publicola
Regional Report: Rent and Traffic Delays Way Up

Slog
Three Dead, Suspect in Custody After Mukilteo Shooting

Friday, July 29

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Associated Press
DNR issues burn ban for Washington state
Washington car dealer to pay restitution over discrimination
Microsoft plans to lay off 2,850 people in next year
After Troy Kelley, auditor candidates to ‘restore credibility’

Aberdeen Daily World
Contract negotiations at Gray Harbor Community Hospital hit a snag

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Charter-school backers trying to unseat Supreme Court justice who ruled against them   (Sullivan)

The Daily News
Cowlitz County unemployment rate rise slightly in June

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Retiring incumbent leaves open seat on Superior Court
Democratic delegates revel in their diversity in Philadelphia
Milbank: At DNC, women seize the moment and the momentum
Editorial: Editorial: County officials’ pay raises come at bad time

Puget Sound Business Journal
From Rick Steves to Tim Eyman, here’s who’s drafting ST3 arguments
Pacific Science Center’s new partnership makes science more accessible
Wallace: Public education industry holds Washington state hostage
Editorial: Park program a model for creative solutions

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Clinton: ‘We can all rise together’
Seattle assistant chief to lead national black law-enforcement group
State attorney general opposes Vancouver oil terminal
Vocational training benefits men more than women, study suggests
Black candidate Jesse Wineberry says police racially profiled him after Times editorial’s error
Editorial: SeaTac’s misconduct shows the need for transparency and watchdogs

Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber
Gap in medical services likely as talks continue (Nelson)

Yakima Herald Republic  (subscription required)
Yakima Regional, nurses reach tentative contract agreement
Yakama Nation leader Patrick Luke will head fish commission
Tribes remember ancient Kennewick Man 20 years after discovery 

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Treasurer proposing 5% state income tax to fund schools
Nuclear worker: ‘Retaliation is very real at Hanford’
History, made! Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic nomination
Americans are furiously Googling ‘voter registration’

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world
Recent drownings, rising temperatures prompt water warning
Affordable housing becoming increasingly difficult to find in Seattle

KPLU FM
Trial-Like Portion Of Vancouver Oil Terminal Review Ends Friday With Public Hearing
Billions Of Dollars At Stake In Low-Profile Race For State Treasurer

NW Public Radio
Washington Leads Effort To Support Federal Transgender Guidelines
Washington And Oregon Groups Call For West Coast Ban On Assault Weapons  (Frockt)
Is Washington Headed For A Honeycrisp Bust?

Q13 TV (FOX)
Hillary Clinton accepts ‘milestone’ nomination, pledges steady hand in dangerous world
Fallen Muslim soldier’s dad to Trump: ‘You have sacrificed nothing and no one’
Skagit Public Utility District cleared of retaliation claims
Microsoft to cut about 2,850 more jobs
Everett man recalls terrifying moments of truck attack in Nice, France

Web

Crosscut
Oregon derailment was one of many for Union Pacific
Data dive: Fake Twitter followers abound in local politics, media

Slog
Washington State Fines Volkswagen $176 Million Over False Emissions Reporting

Thursday, July 28

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Associated Press
Court: Race-based staffing decision at Western violates law
State may revisit dairy farm rules
Attorney general seeks contempt order against Tim Eyman
Police: Racist, threatening letter left at Seattle home
Drilling on federal, Indian land could drop 40 percent
Cities turn to local action to block oil trains
Kaine reaches out to disaffected Republicans

Everett Herald (subscription required)
State attorney general wants Eyman found in contempt
County officials to get pay raises
Boeing says 747 production could end; reports 2nd quarter loss
Dems question Trump’s judgment, acumen — even his sanity
Dems’ turn to question GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant
Editorial: Unfounded fears of transgender people can’t justify discrimination (Lovick)

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way mayor announces Violence Prevention Coalition members

News Tribune (subscription required)
Three Tacoma groups take exception to PDC executive director’s social media comments
Clinton camp says its convention is outperforming Trump’s
Obama defends America, boosts Clinton
Editorial: Pierce Transit goes green

Puget Sound Business Journal
First she took on Washington’s biggest challenges. Now Chris Gregoire is focused on Seattle
Driven by tech, Washington state outpaces nation in GDP growth
Washington state’s new tech adviser has a plan to spread the tech wealth

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Patients in ‘immediate danger,’ but state didn’t stop pain doctor for years
Trump: Comments about Russia, Clinton emails were sarcastic
SeaTac ordered to pay $18 million to couple it cheated in secret land grab
Assault-rifle ban pushed by Northwest advocacy groups, politicians
Editorial: Continue progress in county’s mental-health and chemical-dependency systems

Seattle Weekly
Is Seattle Doing Enough to Protect Its Tree Canopy?
More Renter Protections En Route From City Hall

Spokesman Review
Report: City officials intentionally withheld information about Straub ouster until after election
New hires beef up staffing in SPD, Sheriff’s Office
New city attorney in jeopardy, council members say
Spin Control: Website for political numbers geeks

Tukwila Reporter
State Rep. Hudgins selected as CSG Toll Fellow

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Vashon Land Trust supporters turn out to celebrate conservation of Matsuda Farm (Nelson)

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Midwife accused of lying to state

Yakima Herald Republic (subscription required)
Washington state required to notify hep C patients of new eligibility for expensive cure
Proposed CAFO permit expected to draw criticism from farmers and environmentalists
Editorial: End-of-life discussion can never be too soon 

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Police investigate racist, threatening letter left at West Seattle home
Local Democrats, undecided voters react to Kaine, Obama speeches
Local workshop explores ‘white fragility’

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Head of NSA visits Seattle, speaks about cyber-security
King County 911 dispatchers on high alert since Dallas officer deaths

KPLU FM
Enthusiasts, Policymakers Weigh How To Juice Electric Car Sales
Ballot Initiative Could Make Oil Trains Illegal In Spokane
Many Well-Known Hospitals Fail To Score High In Medicare Rankings

KUOW FM
Groups seek to create a ‘West Coast Wall’ with ban on assault weapon sales  (Frockt)
Washington stands up to Texas over transgender protections

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO Radio)
Anyone falsely portraying this gun control debate is ‘trying to sell you something’
Gov. Jay Inslee doubles down on his Syrian refugee stance
Washington state throws shade at Texas over transgender case
Attorney General wants Tim Eyman to be held in contempt of court

NW Public Radio
Washington And Oregon Groups Call For West Coast Ban On Assault Weapons (Frockt)
Washington Leads Effort To Support Federal Transgender Guidelines
Ballot Initiative Could Make Oil Trains Illegal In Spokane

Q13 TV (FOX)
Washington and Oregon groups push to ban high-powered rifles, to create a ‘West Coast Wall’

Web

Publicola
New Survey Documents Workers’ Scheduling Woes, though Finds Majority “Satisfied” with Status Quo
Greenways Group Denied Membership at Recent District Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 27

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Associated Press
Trump says Russia should find Clinton’s missing emails
Franklin County man tests positive for Zika
Washington scientist launches effort to digitize all fish

Aberdeen Daily World
Quinault Big Cedar has fallen, trail closed
Opinion: Tribal and non-tribal fishermen should share in the catch and the conservation

Columbian
In Our View: A Taxing Commute

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Arlington School District to pay for supplies this year
Port of Everett receives $10 million grant for upgrades
Burbank: Burbank: You hold a lot of local power with a pen and ballot
Editorial: Approve sales tax increase for criminal justice
Letter: Women’s right to choose based in science, law

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Where have all the salmon gone

News Tribune (subscription required)
Trump asks Russia to hack Clinton
Bill Clinton puts a human face on his wife, the presidential nominee
Trump campaign: Tax returns still none of your business
Democrats promise new push for gun control
Pierce Transit security upgrades come with bonus for riders — free Wi-Fi
Editorial: Worthy goal, wrong tactic (Dorn lawsuit)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle voters to decide whether to protect hotel maids
New WSU classes in Bremerton, Everett take aim at state’s engineering shortage

Redmond Reporter
King County Council 5-3 on marijuana regulations
Lake Washington School District will soon offer sale of tax-exempt bonds

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Appeals court upholds Hood Canal land deal
Bellevue to run 2 property-tax measures on November ballot
Under Our Skin: Readers respond to issues of race, policing and equality
Community colleges win grant to change how they advise students
With nudge from SeaTac, delegates back platform with $15 minimum wage
City, having blown its chance for affordable units in apartment boom, is now deflecting blame
Opinion: Change won’t come from tweeting; get involved in your community

Spokesman Review
Pair of archaeologists sift through Riverfront Park ahead of construction
Two rabid bats identified in Spokane County
Fire danger now high in Spokane and Okanogan counties
Editorial: Consumer voice needed in merger of Group Health and Kaiser Permanente

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Gap in medical services likely as talks continue

Yakima Herald Republic (subscription required)
Guest commentary: TVW provides valuable tools for important 2016 election

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle closer to banning gay conversion therapy

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle City Council moves toward banning ‘gay conversion’ therapy

KPLU FM
Seattle To Vote On Initiative To Build A Mile-Long Elevated Park On Viaduct Site
Snohomish County Voters Mull Sales Tax Hike As Way To Decrease Crime
Funding, Testing, Equality Hot Topics In Crowded State Superintendent Race
Washington State Ferries Food Vendor Makes Last-Ditch Effort To Keep Concession

KUOW FM
Ballot Initiative Could Make Oil Trains Illegal In Spokane

NW Public Radio
Ballot Initiative Could Make Oil Trains Illegal In Spokane

Web

Crosscut
Give City Council more power in neighborhoods

Publicola
Email to City Council Accuses Mayor and Neighborhood Director of “Falsified” Report on District Councils

Slog
Seattle Takes a Step Toward Banning “Pray the Gay Away” Conversion Therapy

Tuesday, July 26

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Associated Press
First lady draws sharp portrait of Trump, without naming him
19 arrested in Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation

Columbian
In our view: Find balance on energy

The Daily News
Herrera-Beutler’s visit highlights housing for veterans and women

Everett Herald (subscription required)
EPA takes aim at fast-growing source of emissions: airplanes
Editorial: Lawsuit would penalize kids instead of lawmakers
Letter: Letter: Where’s call to support kids after they are born?

News Tribune (subscription required)
Trump isn’t as rich or charitable as advertised, Rep. Becerra charges
Convention to test whether Bill Clinton still has magic touch
Sarah Silverman scolds fellow Bernie Sanders fans, wins Twitter on first night of Democratic convention
Pierce County begins cleaning up River Road homeless encampment
Matt Driscoll: Does Tacoma need to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Fingerprint and iris scanners will help Sea-Tac travelers skip lines

Seattle Times (subscription required)
FYI Guy: Enthusiasm for carpooling stalls amid shifting lifestyles and options for getting around
King County lifts moratorium on legal pot businesses
Bremerton firm fights to keep serving food on ferries
Hotel-workers rights initiative headed for Seattle’s fall ballot
City raises business fees to help pay for more cops
$15 wage law has little impact on Seattle’s thriving labor market, report suggests
Opinion: Seattle’s neighborhood councils have raised selfishness to an art form

Seattle Weekly
Higher Minimum Wage Has Had Moderate Benefits, UW Report Says
Inside Sawant’s New Tenant Protections Bill
“The Status Quo Is Over”: Peaceful Black Lives Matter Demonstration Again Consumes Downtown

Spokesman Review
Spokane City Council asks voters to determine if coal, oil trains should be fined
Local novice beekeepers do their part to fight colony collapse
Volunteer equine mounted patrol works to prevent crime

Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: Land conservation fund needs stability

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Information needed on Nestlé water-bottling plant

West Seattle Herald
King County Council takes action on marijuana regulations in unincorporated areas

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima school board to vote on $1.7 million for three contracts
How to end public drunkenness in Wapato? City considers targeting drinks vs. targeting drinkers
CWU projects record enrollment of new students

Standard

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Local ferry food providers fight out-of-state contract
Donors, REI restore national park trails

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Seattle Council to consider ban on gay conversion therapies

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Bremerton police chief angry over sex offender housing

KPLU FM
Role Of State Superintendent Can Be ‘What You Make Of It’
Thousands Flock To Northwest’s Largest Powwow
Single Mom’s Search For Therapist Hampered By Insurance Companies

KUOW FM
‘Grieving process’: Washington’s Bernie supporters feeling burned (Frame)

NW Public Radio
Enthusiasts, Policymakers Weigh How To Juice Electric Car Sales
British Columbia Lottery Taking Bets On U.S. Election

Q13 TV (FOX)
King Co. Council votes to limit production, processing, sale of pot in unincorporated areas

Web

Crosscut
Reminder: Puget Sound has a ton of nuclear weapons
With Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Battle of Seattle goes mainstream
Former Seattle Chief: Are police really ‘protecting and serving’?

Publicola
Broadening the Definition of Neighborhood Leadership