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Tuesday, December 22
Associated Press
China responds to Washington’s request for pandas
Federal judge rejects some wolf kills in Washington
Seattle planning to clear out more homeless encampments
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Lifting oil-export ban unlikely to affect Washington state soon
Columbian
In Our View: Can Has Been Kicked Enough
Vancouver council grants cable TV franchise to CenturyLink
The Daily News
Area cops say expanded pre-K education could prevent crime
Federal assistance for flooding damage could take months to arrive, if at all
Editorial via Seattle Times: State must act on education funding, not just plan
Everett Herald (subscription required)
As Tulalip overpass nears completion, a plea for more funding
Decision could avert dueling carbon measures on 2016 ballot
Editorial: A short-term victory for parks, public lands
News Tribune (subscription required)
Editorial: Y shouldn’t be faulted for observing state law
Olympian (subscription required)
Could pandas come to Washington state? China’s looking into it
Editorial: Worth looking at boost in teachers’ pay
Peninsula Daily News
Analysts: Lifting oil-export ban unlikely to affect state immediately
Seattle Times (subscription required)
New E. coli outbreak tied to Chipotle sites, CDC says
Calls, clicks flood state health exchange as deadline looms
Group wants to bring giant pandas to Washington state
Feds barred from killing wolves in Washington — for now
Op-Ed: Is it ever OK to lock up runaway kids? Public officials weigh in (Darneille)
Tri-City Herald
Editorial: Cluster of birth defects needs more study
Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: News is good on sales tax but mixed on conservation
BROADCAST
KPLU FM
Washington’s Hate Crime Law And Its Use In Social Media Age
FDA Lifts Ban On Blood Donations By Gay And Bisexual Men
KUOW FM
Oregon’s Automatic Voter Registration Law Kicks In January First
NW Public Radio
Oregon’s Automatic Voter Registration Law Kicks In January First
Washington State Prepares, But Little Winter Bird Flu Detected Yet
WEB
Monday, December 21
Associated Press
Survey: State faces critical shortage of teachers, substitutes
Polluted nuclear weapons site to become tourist destination
Inslee’s proposed budget includes millions for mental health
Columbian
Gov. Inslee touts plan for raising teachers’ salaries (Moeller)
In Our View: A Triumph for Fair Taxation
Everett Herald (subscription required)
State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board to boost number of pot stores
Former refugee thanks governor who welcomed him in 1975
McCusker: Bipartisan miracle finally kills No Child Left Behind
Viewpoints: 4 perspectives on curing what jail can’t
Guest commentary: Helping college students find their paths
Guest commentary: Cuts to Everett Fire Department staffing would put public at risk
Guest commentary: Do more to ensure safety of corrections staff at Monroe
Editorial: Ban tanning beds for minors
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Narrows Bridge tolls to stay, and other transportation trivia
Op-ed: The revolt of the anxious class
Sowell: Attacked for telling the truth
Will: Higher education is a house divided
Maple Valley Reporter
State Superintendent Randy Dorn on Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed education budget
Attorney General asks court to hold feds accountable in Hanford cleanup lawsuit
News Tribune (subscription required)
State trooper shortage a ‘quagmire’ for Legislature (Clibborn)
Concern over hepatitis C drug costs only the beginning, health officials say
Op-Ed: Matt Driscoll: Pierce County Council makes another baffling decision on recreational pot
Op-Ed: Arlene’s Flowers case judge got it right
Editorial: Puyallup can’t duck its drug addiction problem
Editorial: Punting pot to the polls in Pierce County
Editorial: Kelley’s return highlights urgency of his removal
Editorial: Dammeier scores with bill for review of prosecutor
Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state faces shortage of teachers, substitutes
Peninsula Daily News
Gov. Inslee proposes millions for mental health services
Puget Sound Business Journal
Budget deal contains good and bad news for Boeing and Puget Sound
Budget deal gives Obama hope for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement
Congress passes spending bill with tax breaks for business
Federal spending bill to open spigot of crude oil exports through Washington
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Sen. Maria Cantwell balks at using disaster funds to fight wildfires
Seattle officials say more ‘sweeps’ of homeless camps in the works
Report: State not moving fast enough on education turnaround
Westneat: Why travel free with others when a solo commute is only 10 bucks?
Inslee: The immediate dangers facing children living on the street
Editorial: State must act on education funding, not just plan
Editorial: State needs to divert resources for jailing homeless youths to prevention
Editorial: The importance of the arts for economic growth
Seattle Weekly
Emergency or No, Relief Is Coming Slowly to Seattle’s Homeless Families
Will Hanford’s Big Clean-Up Ever Begin?
The Great McCleary Holding Pattern: 2015 Will End With No Funding Plan In Sight
Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley becoming part of STEM Network
Skagit County law enforcement to expand use of overdose antidote
Spokesman Review
Students, parents calling for improvements to roads leading to Pullman
Critics say oil trains report underestimates risk
Tacoma legislator wants Wellpinit to abandon Redskins mascot (Sawyer)
Spin Control: If you have to renew your Washington driver’s license for less than 6 years, here’s why
Editorial: City, school district should re-engage on security
Editorial: Legislature reaches out to East Side
Tri-City Herald
Public lands commissioner wants more money for firefighting
Virtual science comes to Richland schools
Voice of the Valley
Maple Valley Receives Grant from State Transportation Improvement Board
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Medicare cuts change the game for local medical suppliers
Boomers enter golden years in poor health
Yakima Herald Republic
Polluted nuclear weapons site to become tourist destination
Demand for craft beers sparks surge in US hop production
Raise your hand if you can teach: Shortage vexes Yakima Valley schools
Sen. Cantwell wants changes to firefighting fix
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
How Washington delegation voted on omnibus/tax extender package
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Bertha expected to resume digging Monday
Washington state faces shortage of teachers, substitutes
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Concealed carry permits seeing a spike in demand
Seattle gun & ammo tax under fire from Judge
KPLU FM
Plutonium Escapes From Hanford Nuclear Site
Washington State Prepares, But Little Winter Bird Flu Detected Yet
KUOW FM
Why Is There So Much Prostitution On Aurora Avenue In Seattle?
Upcoming King Tide Offers A Preview Of Sea Level Rise
Web
Crosscut
Is Seattle’s gun tax really a tax? Answer could determine law’s future
New hope for saving KPLU
Best of 2015: The Cascadia megaquake – 3 experts weigh in on what to expect
Friday, December 18
Associated Press
What’s in the governor’s budget proposal
Governor proposes big boost in teacher pay
House OKs year-end budget deal, sends legislation to Senate
Washington justices OK warrantless review of bank records
Central Kitsap Reporter
Low-copper brake pads will improve salmon habitat (Ranker)
Columbian
Gov. Inslee seeks raise for state’s teachers
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Governor proposes a raise for Washington’s teachers (Dunshee, Sullivan)
Obama releases biggest energy efficiency rule in history
Guns now kill as many people as cars in U.S.
Defense secretary orders Navy to build fewer ships
State files civil charges against Reardon, former aide (Darneille, Hoibbs)
Aluminum industry woes felt deeply in state
County workers ready to strike after rejecting contract offer
Parry: No more oil, you say? Keep the gas tax anyway
Guest commentary: Not enough help available for mentally ill
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
State doubling marijuana store allocation in Kitsap
News Tribune (subscription required)
Inslee wants more money for staff at Western State Hospital
Puget Sound Business Journal
Federal spending bill to open spigot of crude oil exports through Washington
Opinion: Working together to secure strong growth for Sea-Tac and our region
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Inslee proposes big boost in beginning teacher pay (Sullivan)
Editorial: It’s time to ban assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines
Skagit Valley Herald
State increasing county’s allotment for marijuana stores
Spokesman Review
Kaiser announces $150 million investment in Trentwood plant
Inslee wants teacher raises, tax changes in 2016 budget
Spokane police obtain search warrant for inmate’s feces
Inslee opens budget talks with call for teacher raises
Editorial: Conservation plan preserved, for now
Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Yakima fares well in Milken Institute ranking of Best Performing Cities
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Inslee seeks raise for state’s teachers
Preview of 2016 governor’s race: Inslee v. Bryant on budget proposal
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Responding to shortage, governor wants teacher pay hike
Bertha could take first step in tunneling on Monday
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Another death at Western State Hospital prompts policy changes
Snoqualmie Tribe sues city, mayor over utility agreement
KPLU FM
Inslee Proposes Pay Hike For Washington Teachers
NW Public Radio
Inslee Proposes Pay Hike For Washington Teachers
WEB
Capitol Record (TVW)
Governor Inslee proposes new teacher pay raises paid for by closing tax breaks (Sullivan)
Seattle P.I.
The rate of gun deaths in America catches up with those killed on the road
Slog
Seattle Police Officer Punches Homeless Man, Gets One Day Suspension
West Seattle Blog
South Seattle College student featured at ‘Facing Race’ report-release event (Fitzgibbon, Cody, Nelson)
Thursday, December 17
Associated Press
Gov. Inslee set to release supplemental budget proposal
High schools listening to scientists, letting teens sleep
State Treasurer Jim McIntire won’t seek third term
Aberdeen Daily World
GHC receives approval to offer four-year degree
Bainbridge Island Review
Opinion: Inslee pushes for limits on carbon pollution emissions
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Climate change activists are just warming up
Columbian
In Our View: Water Under the I-5 Bridge
The Daily News
“Cowlitz’ may yet adorn a state ferry
Everett Herald (subscription required)
McCleary 8 ends the year without school funding plan (Sullivan, Rolfes)
Legislation would change how new I-405 toll lanes are used (Clibborn)
Milbank: When we treat Muslim Americans as ‘the other’
Editorial: Too soon to cut I-405 express toll lanes
News Tribune (subscription required)
State disclosure watchdog sues Lindquist’s office
Hundreds more pot shops planned for Washington
Pierce, Kitsap YMCAs release new locker room policy (Jinkins)
State Treasurer Jim McIntire won’t seek re-election
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Impeaching embattled state Auditor Troy Kelley could take up lots of lawmakers’ time (Reykdal, Sullivan, Chopp, Habib, Pedersen)
Measure would require labels for genetically engineered salmon
New medical-marijuana stores may be added, including 53 more in King County
Editorial: Drive to create ride-share unions: Take foot off the gas
Spokesman Review
Former Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigns for dishonesty, still accredited in state
State could get 222 more pot stores
Forest Service adds land near Northport to Colville National Forest in $2.4 million deal
Editorial: Tax fairness made permanent
Tri-City Herald
New Hanford budget agreement comes in at $2.3 billion
Franklin commissioners vote 2-1 to ban marijuana businesses
Vancouver Business Journal
State unemployment rate up slightly to 5.3 percent
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
County receives grant from state to purchase land in Maury Aquatic Reserve for salmon habitat restoration
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Lame duck state auditor can’t be allowed to be distraction
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
‘Myth’ the most severely disabled can’t thrive outside institutions\
Sea-Tac, Boeing, Alaska driving biofuel use to go mainstream
KIRO 7 TV
More pot shops could be coming to Seattle
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Court documents reveal racist rants, threats allegedly made by 2 high school students in Edmonds
KPLU FM
PLU And UW Say They’ll Consider An Outside Bid For KPLU
Washington Sues iYogi Charging It With Fraudulent Tech Support
Boeing, Alaska Air And Sea-Tac Airport Aiming For Widespread Use Of Aviation Biofuels
KUOW FM
More Northwest Oil Trains Could Result From Lifting Export Ban
New Legislation Renews Push For Washington Prisons Ombudsman
Lake Washington Is Warming Up Faster Than Global Pace
NW Public Radio
Liquor And Cannabis Board To License Hundreds More Pot Stores In Washington
New Legislation Renews Push For Washington Prisons Ombudsman
WEB
Crosscut
A fading community
Seattle schools axing inclusive kindergarten
Publicola
State Legislature Gets a C+ on Racial Justice (Farrell, Fitzgibbon, Goodman, Jinkins, Kagi, Moscoso, Ormsby, Pettigrew, Pollet, Ricelli, Walkinshaw, Darneille, Frockt, Hasegawa, Jayapal, Kohl-Welles, McAulliffe)
Seattle P.I.
Ban on export of U.S. oil to be lifted: Let the oil trains roll?
Congress to require labeling of ‘Frankenfish,’ genetically engineered salmon
The Stand
Seattle School District employees address wage theft issues
West Seattle Blog
Another baby orca! Eighth calf in a year for Southern Resident Killer Whales
Wednesday, December 16
Associated Press
SeaTac employers seek hearing on minimum wage
Councilman being investigated over racially charged email
Regulators want limited company operation after crash
Unincorporated Pierce County voters to decide on pot measure
Regulators recommend limited Ride the Ducks operation
Pacific Northwest can meet power need with energy efficiency
AP EXPLAINS: Why US will lift restrictions on oil exports
Aberdeen Daily World
Coastal flood insurance maps cause concern
Columbian
In Our View: Beyond The Tracks
Everett Herald (subscription required)
State Rep. Kagi speaks at White House (kagi)
Burbank: Solstice dreams of getting back to where we were
Editorial: A plan for school funding, fairer taxes
News Tribune (subscription required)
Recreational pot coming back to Pierce County ballot in 2016
Patients harm themselves, each other at Western State Hospital
Comment period begins for proposed Tacoma methanol plant
Editorial: Lindquist text messages need truly independent review
Puget Sound Business Journal
Alaska Air, other businesses, launch new challenge to $15 minimum wage at Sea-Tac Airport
Changing demographics of business: Minority firms up, white firms down
The gender pay gap exists at startups, too
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Q&A: New law allows Uber drivers to unionize, but how?
Good to Go credit-card glitch solved, as two lawmakers attack I-405 toll program (Clibborn)
Airport employers seek new hearing on SeaTac minimum wage
Washington’s graduation rate rising, but still lags national average
Editorial: It’s common sense for Seattle to tax gun sales to study violence
Murray: Reset on federal education spending, testing spells relief
Spokesman Review
More than 500 CenturyLink customers still without service
Former Police Chief Frank Straub says ‘old guard’ in department have a stranglehold on reform efforts
Shawn Vestal: Preventing homelessness a worthy goal
Editorial: Billy Frank Jr. has powerful story to tell
Tri-City Herald
State, DOE spar over Hanford consent decree deadlines
Editorial: Get training if you choose to arm yourself
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: State funding of prenatal vitamins makes sense
Yakima Herald Republic
Yakama Nation seeks $65.5M in fire damages
How the state is missing chances to find deadly birth defect’s cause
Yakima County jail set to make transition to mental health facility
Open Mike: Support for mental illness
Other Views: Right and left could agree on increasing earned income tax credit for childless adult workers
Editorial: It’s time to impeach Auditor Troy Kelley
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Snoqualmie Tribe sues over service cuts to casino
Investigation finds 442 safety violations of Ride the Ducks
Survey: 45% say Seattle’s cost of living hurts their financial goals
Inslee: Climate agreement is just the beginning
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Toll or not to toll? Law makes proposal to cut 405 toll lanes in half
What services are available locally to refugees? Executive to explain
SeaTac employers seek hearing on minimum wage
Traditional taxi drivers may also see bargaining rights
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
$10 ‘toll shock’ sparks effort to open I-405 lane to commuters
‘Ride the Duck’ CEO: Ducks will be ‘safer than any other vehicle’
State counties see alarming spike in trumpeter swan deaths (Photo Gallery) (Video)
KPLU FM
Alaska Airlines, Other Businesses Continue Legal Battle Over SeaTac Minimum Wage
Ride The Ducks Could Resume Operations In Seattle
Firefighting Costs Burn Hole In Washington State Budget
Paid Sick Leave Set To Go Statewide In Oregon
State Dollars Flowing To Clean Energy Start-Ups Spurs Debate
KUOW FM
Inslee’s Chief Of Staff Leaves Politics For Her Art
Snowmobilers’ Trail Improvements Turn Into Path Of Destruction
Push-Pull Over Refugee Resettlement Could Go To Public Vote In Idaho
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
WSDOT head apologizes for ‘suicide’ comment about I-405 express toll lanes
Q13 TV (FOX)
Petition to stop I-405 tolls has nearly 25,000 signatures as lawmakers create bill to slash toll lanes
Edmonds-Woodway students arrested for racial threats about lynching, leaving ‘dead bodies’ police say
State regulators propose ‘unsatisfactory’ safety rating for Ride the Ducks after intense investigation
WEB
Crosscut
Will GMO salmon harm Alaska’s fishing industry?
Seattle P.I.
Legislation seeks ‘reasonable accommodation’ so pregnant workers can stay on the job
World’s warmest-ever November; Arctic warming twice as fast as rest of planet
Slog
Now Is the Time to Start Fighting for Better Light Rail in Seattle