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Wednesday, January 20

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Associated Press
Ericksen’s bill would prohibit state agency from setting carbon cap
2015 was Earth’s hottest year ever, NOAA and NASA say
Emergency planners work on playbooks for the deadly Big One
Subpoenas approved for documents about release of prisoners (Frockt)
Lawmakers pitch idea of free tuition (Jayapal, Pollet, Frockt)
Bill would prohibit state agency from setting carbon cap (Hobbs)
Judge plans to rule Thursday on Eyman tax measure
Washington gives ranchers money to buy hay after wildfires

Aberdeen Daily World
Study: Renters insurance not cheap on Harbors

Ballard News Tribune
Seattle to open safe lots for homeless, one in Ballard

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Report: Many Whatcom households struggle to make ends meet

Camas Post-Record
OPMA violations should draw steeper penalties (Hunt)

The Daily News
Rossetti proposes legislation to put citizen in charge of work groups (Rossetti, Blake)
Editorial: Election year politics in full swing (Blake)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Subpoenas approved for documents about release of prisoners (Frockt)
State lawmakers propose free community college (Jayapal, Frockt, Pollet)
Judge will rule Thursday on Eyman tax measure
Republican state lawmaker asks teens about their virginity
Bill would prohibit state agency from setting carbon cap
County saw manufacturing boom while jobs disappeared elsewhere
Editorial: Public records’ balancing act

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way lawmakers secure funding for Redondo Beach boardwalk repairs

New York Daily News
Washington state lawmaker shocks teens by asking about their virginity — and suggesting one student is sexually active

News Tribune (subscription required)
VIDEO: 38th annual March for Life rally
How inmates earn time off their sentences
Army moving forward with rocket test at JBLM despite protests over noise

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County cities gear up for ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft
School-shooting hero to speak at forum
Editorial: Medicaid fraud law needs extension (Keiser)

Peninsula Daily News
EYE ON OLYMPIA: Legislators’ priorities include mental health, education aspects of Gov. Inslee’s supplemental budget (Van De Wege, Tharinger, Hargrove)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle mayor backs marijuana delivery bill (Hurst)
What Obama’s $4B push for self-driving cars means for Seattle – and the cloud
Seattle one of top 10 best educated cities

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Insurance commissioner targets ER’s ‘surprise’ medical bills (Cody)
Bill would prohibit state agency from setting carbon cap (Hobbs)
Seattle ‘safe lots’ to hold homeless living in vehicles
Seattle schools’ before- and aftercare may be displaced for classroom space
Lawmakers approve subpoenas in prison-release probe (Pedersen)
Seattle mayor, city attorney support legal-pot delivery program
Seattle School Board to vote on offering even more students free transit passes
Claim filed in death of mentally ill woman at Snohomish County Jail
Opinion: Deadly wildfires demand more state funding
Editorial: U.S. needs to rethink use of public lands for coal mining

Seattle Weekly
Bertha Who? Seattle Transit Tunneling Is Going Great, and The People Want More

Spokesman Review
Washington state Senate issues subpoenas on inmate releases
Spokane police to expand reporting of use-of-force incidents
Editorial: Bill to expand Spokane County Commission deserves support (Riccelli)

The Stranger
These Republicans Are Waging a War on Choice in Washington State. Tell Them to Stop. (Chopp)

Tri-City Herald
Comments to Kennewick council mostly oppose transgender bathroom restrictions

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Judge to rule Thursday on Eyman tax measure
Senate issues subpoenas over accidental inmate release (Nelson)
Bill would require DNA swabs after some arrests (Darneille)
Tacoma prepares for minimum wage hike
Seattle schools’ overcrowding jeopardizes child care programs

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Proposed tax on Wash. strip clubs would fund testing of rape kits
Free community college? 5 things to know about ‘Washington Promise’ (Jayapal, Pollet)

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
City, state leaders square off over marijuana bans (Sawyer, Hurst)
City hopes parking lots will help solve homeless problem

KPLU FM
House Democrats Pick Up Some Republican Support For Bill To Tie Boeing Tax Break To Jobs  (Robinson)

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
How strip clubs could aid Washington’s rape kit dilemma (Orwall)
Opinion: No apology necessary to Planned Parenthood teens

NW Public Radio
Washington Senate Moves To Issue Subpoenas in Prison Early Release Probe

Q13 TV (FOX)
Eastern Washington state rep apologizes for asking if group of teens are virgins
Legislative subpoenas issued for documents in early prisoner release controversy

Web

Capitol Record
Senate committee votes in favor of subpoena resolution related to DOC error (Pedersen, Frockt)
Fantasy sports gambling bill heard in House committee (Hurst)
On ‘The Impact:’ More on the early prisoner release, House higher ed priorities (Hansen)

Crosscut
Local bans on marijuana stores face potential state crackdown (Sawyer)
Shelters maxed out as city sweeps homeless from streets

HDC Advance
Hearings scheduled for five gun and gun safety bills in House Judiciary on Thursday (Jinkins, Kagi)
Taking on elder abuse, domestic violence and property crime (Goodman)

Huffington Post
Republican Lawmaker Meets Teens, Asks If They’re Virgins

Publicola
Protestors Confront Pot Shop Owner, Legislator Confronts Teens, and Council to Confront Mayor
Skeptical Council Evaluates Mayor’s Homeless Sweeps

Slog
A Teenager Just Told Senate Republicans That Their Anti-Carbon Cap Bill Is a Dumb Idea (McCoy)
The Morning News: The Stranger Getting Rid of Weed Delivery Ads, State Legislator Asks Teens About Virginity Status

The Stand
Stay warm this winter, support union jobs

Tuesday, January 19

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Associated Press
Proposal to fix Washington school funding gets hearing    (Rolfes)
Supreme Court sets election-year clash on Obama immigration order 
Study: Man-made heat put in oceans has doubled since 1997 
State of the bait: Study yields insight on tiny fish playing big role in state’s ecology (Rolfes)
State lawmakers consider plan to bring charter schools under hood of local boards
State, NOAA launch next step of Washington Shellfish Initiative
Twitter disruption silences swaths of Europe, parts of US

Aberdeen Daily World  
McCleary teen credits Washington Youth Academy for turnaround

Bainbridge Island Review  
Governor Inslee’s Executive Order targets suicide prevention, firearm violence
Dorn declares governor’s supplemental 2015-17 budget inadequate for teachers’ compensation

Bellingham Herald (subscription required) 
Op-ed:  Whatcom View: School levy accounts for 20 percent of budget 

Central Kitsap Reporter  
Opinion: More four-year degree programs coming to OC

Columbian  
Sen. Cleveland targets affordable housing
Lawmakers’ efforts to comply with school funding mandate spur frustration
In Our View: Secrecy Not a Good Thing

The Daily News  
Wahkiakum County lobbying for timber bill

Everett Herald (subscription required)  
Big drop in auto theft in Snohomish County; reasons are many
Judge to weigh legality of Eyman’s tax-cut ballot measure
Robinson’s bill would tie Boeing tax breaks to Washington jobs (Robinson)
Editorial: Renew tool that fights Medicaid fraud

News Tribune (subscription required)  
Report says 1 in 3 Washington households struggle to afford basic life necessities
Editorial: Partnership shows success against ‘summer slide’

Olympian (subscription required)  
Editorial: Legislature needs to find funding for toxic cleanups (Dunshee)

Seattle Times (subscription required)  
State lawmaker in Olympia asks teens about their virginity
Kirkland car dealer to pay $74,000 over misleading mailers
Speakers at Seattle MLK rally: Much work left to be done
Olympia hearing looks at way to fix school funding (Rolfes)
Why the UW is bullish on innovation
Task force to seek ways to reduce barriers to housing for those with criminal records
Editorial: Take the wheels off marijuana delivery services
Cantwell: Changing Arctic demands new fleet of polar icebreakers
Krugman: Is vast inequality necessary?
Letter to the Editor: Transgender restrooms: Create safe places for everyone 
Letter to the Editor: Delay and damages on education funding

Spokesman Review  
Hundreds honor King at annual Spokane march
Pot shop bans would have to go on ballot
Legislative panel likely to issue subpoenas over prisoners’ early release (Nelson, Sullivan)
Higher fines proposed for going slow in the fast lane

Tri-City Herald  
Klippert backs bills on transgender, same-sex marriage issues

Yakima Herald Republic  
Legislature froze rate after state added more land and counties sought more revenue 
State fleecing 13 counties; payments in lieu of taxes frozen since 2011 

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)  
Proposed strip club tax would fund rape kit testing (Orwall)
State lawmakers grill D.O.C. on early prisoner release
Lawmaker to pitch idea to join eastern parts of Oregon, Washington with Idaho
Sen. Murray pushes for affordable higher education bill
Snoqualmie Valley mayors ask for highway improvements

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)  
Sumner pushing state to help fund new SR 410 interchange
Senators grill corrections head over early release scandal

KOIN TV (Portland) 
Mom wants accommodations for pregnant workers  (Farrell)

KPLU FM  
Troy Kelley Trial Could Last 6 Weeks
Ethics Complaints Dismissed Against Former Top Washington Commerce Staffers

Q13 TV (FOX)  
Amazon hiring for 1,200 new full-time jobs at Kent fullfillment center

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AgInfo.net 
Banning Fireworks  (Gregerson, Van De Wege)

Capitol Record 
Senate committee holds public hearing on education funding bill (Rolfes)

HDC Advance  
Bipartisan bill would expand democracy through automatic voter registration (Jayapal, Hunt)

Seattle P.I. 
Dying NASA director comes clean on climate change

The Stand  
Dairy workers ask legislators for better farm safety, training (Walkinshaw)
Faculty seek representative to serve on UW Board of Regents (Pollet)

Washington State Wire  
Minimum Wage Initiative Reveals Divisions Within Business Community, State in General

Monday, January 18

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Associated Press
Report: AutoZone project will bring 200 jobs to Pasco 
Patrol investigates threats against Washington lawmaker 
Wash. shippers cheer as India reopens ports to apple imports
State approves plan for new psychiatric hospital in Tacoma 
Ferndale refinery fined for not fixing serious violations 
Washington lawmakers aim to address illegal fantasy sports   (Hurst)
State approves plan for new psychiatric hospital in Tacoma 
Gun rights rally held at Capitol in Washington
Lawmaker asks for probe into Adele concert ticket sales (Liias)
Lawmakers seek rules for police body camera video (Hansen)
State of the bait: Study yields insight on tiny fish (Rolfes)

Aberdeen Daily World  
Property Tax 101 — Understanding your tax bill
Accident victim files suit against Grays Harbor Community Hospital (medical liens)
Oped: Remember King’s commitment to doing what’s right

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)  
School districts add Native American culture to curriculum 

Centralia Chronicle 
Fireworks Industry Speaks Against Proposed Bill to Prohibit Fireworks, Outdoor Burning in 2016 (Blake, Van De Wege)

Columbian  
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers (Wylie)
Moeller, Wilson introduce gun measures (Moeller, Jinkins)

Everett Herald (subscription required) 
Bill requiring e-filing meant to make information quicker, easier to get (Hunt)
McCusker: Economic report raises questions that need answers 
Guest commentary: Another state prison scandal merits attention: cost
Guest commentary: SEIU’s dues collection from home-care workers is illegal
Guest commentary: Who should we believe: Big Oil or scientists?
Editorial: Organ donation on increase 
Editorial: Raise state smoking age to 21 

Kirkland Reporter 
Legislation seeks changes to I-405 toll lanes

News Tribune (subscription required)  
Why do lawmakers say they need more data to fix school-funding crisis? (Sulivan)
Report says 1 in 3 Washington households struggle to afford basic life necessities
Former Puyallup councilman loses Washington Supreme Court appeal request over email disclosure
Choice of private firm to treat defendants draws questions
Op-Ed: Fantasy sports a losing bet for state citizens (Hurst)

Olympian (subscription required)  
Editorial: School levies put at risk by lawmakers’ slow action

Peninsula Daily News  
EYE ON OLYMPIA: Legislators’ priorities include mental health, education aspects of Gov. Inslee’s supplemental budget (Tharinger, Van De Wege, Hargrove)

Redmond Reporter 
Redmond organizations help people access services to overcome obstacles in their new country

Seattle Times (subscription required)  
Seattle MLK celebration’s younger leaders bring new priorities
Expect delays, blockage on Aurora Avenue North
Patrol looks into threats made against state GOP lawmaker
Frozen Web page showed wrong toll rates for I-405 commuters
Washington lawmakers aim to address illegal fantasy sports (Hurst)
Ethics board clears former state commerce officials
Coal-lease moratorium a new blow to proposed terminals here
Oyster growers have new plans to spray beds with pesticide
Northwest tribes unite against giant coal, oil projects
Editorial: How Washington can build equality in Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision | Editorial
Op-Ed: Dental care is best left to dentists, not dental therapists
Editorial: Western State Hospital needs competent management
Dorn: Strong leadership needed on education funding — now (Rolfes, Hargrove)

Seattle Weekly  
Climate Activists on Trial: the Verdict is In, and it’s a Near-Win

Spokesman Review  
Getting There: State to build roundabout at Freya and Wellesley
MLK Family Outreach Center looks to rebuild
Spokane may run its own transit ballot measure this fall
Spokane would elect five county commissioners under bill  (Riccelli)
Washington State Patrol investigates threats against Rep. Matt Shea
Spin Control: Politics on full display in first week of Washington legislative session
Editorial: Bet on bill to steer veterans to legal help
Editorial: State needs to change ID law

Tri-City Herald  
Our Voice: Now is the time lawmakers should stop title-only bills

Wenatchee World (Subscription required) 
Ag outlook for 2016 a jumble of good and bad

Yakima Herald Republic  
Editorial: MLK helped nation progress, but there’s much still to accomplish 
Editorial: Corrections probe must be fair, transparent and nonpolitical 

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)  
Crackdown coming on Seattle black market marijuana

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)  
State lawmakers debating fantasy sports leagues

KLCC (NPR) 
Apprehensive Lawmakers Try To Head Off Repeat Of Bad Wildfire Season  (Van De Wege)

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)  
Some Sea-Tac baggage handlers on strike demanding $15/hr wage

KPLU FM  
What’s Being Done To Address The Country’s Backlog Of Untested Rape Kits 
Apprehensive Lawmakers Try To Head Off Repeat Of Bad Wildfire Season (Van De Wege)

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)  
Sea-Tac baggage handlers protesting over minimum wage
More city-run homeless camps coming to Seattle, but for RVs

NW Public Radio  
Troy Kelley Trial Could Last 6 Weeks
Direct Subsidy To Preserve Aluminum Smelter Jobs Ruled Out 

Q13 TV (FOX)  
Scientist: Seattle is more ‘naturally dangerous’ to live in than San Francisco

Web

Capitol Record 
Proposed fireworks ban draws strong opposition (Van De Wege)

Crosscut  
The long climb toward MLK’s mountaintop
Sea-Tac baggage handlers plan a strike for MLK Day
Why it took the state nearly 4 years to address prison-release error (Kuderer, Hudgins)

HDC Advance
The Civil Rights Battle in 2016
Media Advisory – 38th Legislative District telephone town hall (McCoy, Robinson, Sells)

Publicola  
More Tolling Data, Another Bertha Fiasco, and a Bigger Polling Firm

Slog 
The Morning News: Ride the Ducks Returns to Seattle Today, City Council to Examine Homeless Sweeps, Bezos Wants Tax Breaks
Cliff Mass Is Wrong About the Carbon Tax and Seattle’s Liberals

The Stand  
Celebrate, honor MLK’s pro-labor legacy

Washington State Wire 
Green Sheet: Week of January 18th (Moscoso, Jayapal)

Friday, January 15

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Associated Press
Washington halts Seattle tunnel project over safety concerns
Washington lawmakers seek rules for police body camera video  (Hansen)
Senate panel to seek subpoena in early release of inmates
Gov’t watchdog: many gaps in FDA’s oversight of drug safety
Oregon governor proposes minimum wage hike (higher in Portland)
Report finds potential of little nuclear reactors for Washington
‘Ride the Ducks’ to resume in Seattle after fatal crash
Washington state bill would create animal abuse registry
Computer problem leaves Washington tax refunds owed to businesses backlogged

Aberdeen Daily World
Voters across county will decide on M&O school levies next month
Aberdeen extends crude-oil ban, working toward permanent solution

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Report: Small nuclear reactors could work in Washington state

Bothell Reporter
We need to act urgently for all our kids (McAuliffe)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Drivers tell lawmakers of their frustrations, satisfaction with I-405
Editorial: Levy full fine for CenturyLink’s 911 failure

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way Superintendent Tammy Campbell delivers 100-day report

News Tribune (subscription required)
‘RadioLab’ event in Tacoma to focus on Puget Sound water issues
VIDEO: Brian Funk on his early release for good behavior
Pro-vaping group sues Pierce County over new restrictions
Editorial: Medical device oversight fails to protect patients

Peninsula Daily News
State’s oldest ferry set to be put up for auction

Puget Sound Business Journal
‘Mediocre’ growth expected in 2016, and Seattle business leaders are OK with that
Challenged, anxious, frustrated: Washington state health care leaders feel angst over industry change
Editorial: Seattle could cure cancer

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Inslee’s office accuses lawmakers of ‘publicity seeking’ for wanting subpoena power
Ride the Ducks and SDOT agree on route, operations
Ride the Ducks to resume tours Friday; first two trips sold out
More pre-K providers sign up to be rated, but few have reached level soon to be required
Inslee, GOP lawmakers trade barbs over mistaken release of prisoners
Aurora Avenue traffic will be slow going for next month with lane closures
Farewell to the state’s oldest ferry
UW to begin building new Burke Museum without $24M needed to finish project
Blunt comments by Seattle City Light nominee trouble council members
Inslee orders tunnel dig halted as soil sinks above Bertha
Wrongfully convicted Seattle man who got $500K from state now charged with dealing meth, selling stolen guns (Orwall)
Opinion: Will easing the rules for backyard cottages help or hurt Seattle livability?
Editorial: In State of the Union address, Obama’s wisdom sets a path forward for Americans

Seattle Weekly
The Eddie Murphy Scenario: How Jim McDermott Could Run for Jim McDermott’s Seat

Spokesman Review
Proposed oil terminal brings only risk for Spokane, critics say (Billig)
Senate GOP plans to issue subpoenas over prison controversy
Costco eyes move north out of Spokane city limits
Few Idaho lawmakers attend anti-Islam Statehouse talk
Shawn Vestal: Just who runs the Spokane Police Department, anyway?
Editorial: Sick and safe leave policy not ready

Tri-City Herald
Irrigators: Interest strong in Columbia water rights plan

Wenatchee World (Subscription Required)
Chelan County could ban marijuana businesses
Home market sales peak in 2015

Yakima Herald Republic
CWU playing a significant role in developing an earthquake early-warning system

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
I-405 tolling bill gets a hearing in state Senate (Clibborn)
Inside the Boeing, SPEEA surprise 6-year contract deal
Inslee suspends Bertha tunneling after sinkhole
Lawmakers question why deputies won’t remove Tacoma squatters

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
State senator wants investigation into use of ticket bots for Adele concert (Liias)
Governor, GOP leaders trade barbs over DOC investigation
Hearing held on law to force I-405 changes
Gov. orders halt of Bertha after sinkhole developed

KPLU FM
Sinkhole Prompts Inslee To Halts Bertha Tunneling Project
Inslee Defends Early Release Investigation As Senators Vow To Subpoena Records
Carbon Tax Initiative Campaigner Forging Ahead, With Humor Intact

KUOW FM
Gov. Inslee Halts Bertha: ‘I Have Great Concerns Regarding Public Safety’
Changing Climate Could Slash Natives’ Fish Catches

KXRO
Takko and Blake inducted into Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame (Blake, Takko)

MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
How they did it: Boeing and union strike unexpected deal

NW Public Radio
Inslee Defends Early Release Investigation As Senators Vow To Subpoena Records
Sinkhole Prompts Inslee To Halts Bertha Tunneling Project

Q13 TV (FOX)
City leaders and residents react to latest tunneling mishap

Web

Capitol Record
Breakfast after bell measure passes out of committee (Ortiz-Self, Tomiko Santos)
Selling counterfeit airbags would become a crime under House bill (Goodman, Appleton)

Crosscut
Climate scientists take their message to the slopes
Prison early release scandal gets more political
Inslee halts tunnel machine after sinkhole opens up downtown
Report: Seattle police not doing enough for diversity
Geek Wire
Bill would create Washington state space exploration center to boost fledgling industry (Morris)

HDC Advance
Takko and Blake inducted into Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame (Takko, Blake)
Bill will cap out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs (Walkinshaw)

Publicola
Republican Anecdotes Versus Actual Stats

Schmudget
Proposed Two-Generation Legislation is Important Step in Improving Family Economic Security

Slog
Governor Jay Inslee Has Ordered a Halt to Bertha Work Until the Cause of the Sinkhole Is Found
State Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Make Weed Cheaper and More Available, and Seattle Changes Zoning Rules (Hurst, Hasegawa, Wylie)
The Big Lid: The Time Is Right to Fix the I-5 Disaster

Thursday, January 14

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Associated Press
Inslee asks state agency to reduce income inequality (Ormsby)
Senate panel to seek subpoena in early release of inmates
State senator proposes $8 fee per ton of carbon emissions  (Hobbs)
Bill seeks to create registry of convicted animal abusers
Lawmakers blame psychiatric hospital managers for problems
Report: More infections from dirty scopes in U.S. hospitals
State bans drones at Capitol in Olympia
Brazen attacks in Jakarta leave 5 gunmen, 2 others dead
Lower pay for poor is widening US income gap, study finds
Bill seeks to create registry of convicted animal abusers in Washington

Bainbridge Island Review
Opinion: Silent protest before the State of the State

Columbian
Gov. Inslee: New I-5 Bridge is critical

The Daily News
Sheriff, others lobby state to name new state ferry ‘The Cowlitz’

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Boeing, SPEEA agree on tentative contracts through 2022
Dorn frustrated with lack on progress on education
Editorial: Invest in Everett’s ‘housing first’ project (Robinson, McCoy)

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Congressmen Larsen votes to sanction North Korea for nuclear test

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Inslee pushes for education funding framework in speech
Arlington council debates Learning Lab project (Sells, Hobbs)

News Tribune (subscription required)
Rules ban drones at state Capitol campus in Olympia
Op-Ed: Matt Driscoll: Will the service-charge trend soon hit Tacoma restaurants?

Olympian (subscription required)
Jury deliberates federal charges against man connected to South Sound medical marijuana dispensaries
Editorial: Balance growth, affordable housing

Redmond Reporter
City to hold public hearing on proposed regulations for retail marijuana stores on Jan. 27
Boeing and engineers union reach surprise contract agreement
Obama’s moon shot: Why Seattle will have a big role in curing cancer
SBA administrator’s plan for helping small businesses expand their markets (Video) (Video)

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle cop faces firing over punching handcuffed woman
Dissatisfied with Inslee probe, lawmakers seek subpoena power to investigate prison releases
Sinkhole adds to Bertha’s problems, but drilling to resume
Boeing, SPEEA unveil surprise 6-year contract deal for 21,000 engineers
WSU seeks retraction, says researcher faked poop-to-power study data
Computer problem leaves thousands of state refunds backlogged
Letter to the Editor: If teachers want to opt out of union support, don’t let them benefit as well
Editorial: Dick Spady leaves a lasting legacy
Editorial: Kudos for Seattle police, but work remains

Spokesman Review
Records advocate wants all Spokane police body camera videos
SPD officer suspended for inappropriate sexual relationship

Tri-City Herald
State senator: Washington small reactor report promising

Wahkiakum County Eagle
19th legislators set telephone town hall (Takko, Blake, Rossetti)

Wenatchee World
Governor urged to seek help for Alcoa workers and Valley

Broadcast

KING 5 TV (NBC)
Sink hole opens up behind tunnel drilling Bertha
Counselor accused of having sex with young inmate
Owners fighting to remove squatters from Tacoma rental home (asking for legislation)

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Lawmakers pushing for major changes to I-405 express toll lanes
The mother of Malijha Grant is turning her pain into action

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Lawmakers blame Western State Hospital managers for problems
I-405 toll lane opponents escalate their battle to change the system

KPLU FM
Carbon Initiative Key Issue As Lawmakers Reconvene In Olympia
Boeing, SPEEA Workers Tentatively Agree To New Contract — Well Ahead Of Schedule
Washington DSHS Faced With Third Case Of Staff Sex With Juvenile Offender
Northwest Lawmakers Visit Malheur Refuge On ‘Fact-Finding Mission’

KUOW FM
Puget Sound Wildlife Refuge Renamed To Honor Tribal Leader Billy Frank Jr.
Washington Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen Says Goodbye To The Job
How Much Partisan Gridlock Is In Our Own State Politics?

NW Public Radio
Washington DSHS Faced With Third Case Of Staff Sex With Juvenile Offender

Q13 TV (FOX)
Bertha idled again: Sinkhole opens up about 35-40 feet away from Alaskan Way Viaduct
State senator calls for investigation into use of ‘ticket bots’ for Seattle Adele concert (Liias)

Web

Capitol Record
Senate committee seeks answers on mistaken early release of prisoners (Pedersen)

Crosscut
Seattle’s real fear of change: loss of the middle class
Did Obama “green light” a trillion-dollar industry in Puget Sound?
A huge sinkhole just opened up downtown
Lawmakers skeptical of Inslee’s prison investigation
Inslee, Republicans take off gloves. Politely.

HDC Advance
Rep. Peterson bill would give people access to new ‘abuse-proof’ opioids (Peterson)
House Judiciary Committee scheduled to hear Rep. Laurie Jinkins’ gun safety bill (Jinkins)

Publicola
The State of the State, Pot, and Bathrooms (Farrell, Keiser)

Seattle P.I.
While Bertha halts over barge issues, sinkhole opens near access pit
More discrimination accusations leveled against Kirkland auto dealer
Sound Transit pushing hard on light rail progress in 2016

Slog
A Sinkhole Opened Up After Bertha Started Digging Again Last Night
Seattle’s Next Big “Sharing Economy” Challenge Is Regulating Airbnb

The Stand
SPEEA, Boeing reach tentative contract deal
WSLC outlines 2016 Shared Prosperity Agenda for session (Walkinshaw)