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Monday, December 28
Associated Press
Report: Washington state troopers are underpaid, unhappy
Medical marijuana’s big business lures ex-law enforcers
Repairs to northbound Interstate 5 scheduled for January
Columbian
Sen. Cleveland honored with children’s advocacy award (Cleveland)
Artistic politicians reach across the aisle for homeless (Wylie)
Lawmakers to donate artwork to help homeless children (Wylie)
Legislators’ art to benefit the homeless (Wylie)
Legislators maintain not-so-secret civilian identities (Cleveland, Moeller)
The Daily News
Editorial: You’re free to go (DOC early release error)
Editorial via Seattle Times: State leaders must act fast to prepare for more oil trains
Everett Herald (subscription required)
State patrol staffing concerns go beyond pay
Lawmakers to propose fireworks ban, limits on abortion funding (Farrell, Liias)
Harrop: Flawed, yes, but Obamacare beats alternative
Bloomberg View: More young adults enroll in Obamacare
Editorial: Patch needed for teacher pay
Editorial: Expand gun tax across state
Puget Sound Business Journal
Plan to make Washington’s health prices transparent suffers major setback (Keiser)
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Bertha ready to burrow in early January
Seattle to close even more lanes and sidewalks next year as development booms
State troopers aren’t just underpaid — they’re unhappy, report says (Clibborn)
No surprise to Washington residents: Our drought is over
Paris climate goals mean emissions need to drop below zero
Attorney general wants justices to uphold discrimination ruling
Editorial: State leaders must act fast to prepare for more oil trains
Editorial: Homeless youths left to chance
Editorial: It’s up to states to make good on promises of new federal education law
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial – Local school districts will benefit from new federal law
Editorial – Rain and snow much needed
Yakima Herald Republic
McCleary education funding case still far from being resolved (Reykdal)
Editorial: Assessing 2015: Some progress, more needed
Broadcast
KUOW FM
‘Grinch Stole Christmas’ Says Wife Of Released Inmate Returned To Prison
Bertha Ready To Drill Again. But First, A Little Holiday Rest
Heavy Rains Have Northwest Communities Scrambling To Contain Sewer Overflows
Homeless, Neglected Children Among Waitlisted For State Funded Preschool
Low Gas Prices Expected To Continue In 2016
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
This secretary of corrections takes his job quite literally
NW Public Radio
Stretched By Paperwork And Budget Restrictions, Schools Turn To Underqualified Paraeducators
Web
Slog
The Thing The Atlantic Didn’t Mention In Its Profile of Nick Hanauer
Wednesday, December 23
Associated Press
Arctic drilling rig expected to leave Port Angeles harbor
Judge upholds Seattle ‘gun violence tax,’ dismisses NRA suit
Aberdeen Daily World
Lifting oil-export ban unlikely to affect state right away
Bothell Reporter
Lawmakers wont complete school funding plan this year | Cornfield (Rolfes, Sullivan)
Columbian
In Our View: Prioritize Protection (Moeller, Wylie)
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Oso slide was not an outlier, new research says
Former Lynnwood politicians’ records claim against city dismissed
More lawsuits filed against Seattle’s Ride the Ducks
News Tribune (subscription required)
‘Unforgivable error’ results in early release of 3,200 felons from state prisons
Editorial: Levy reform is path to equity in state schools
Olympian (subscription required)
‘Unforgivable error’ results in early release of 3,200 felons from state prisons
Editorial: Health exchange on track to meet near-term goals
Seattle’s tunnel-boring machine starts moving again
Washington judge dismisses Lynwood public records claim
Puget Sound Business Journal
Bertha creeps ahead for first time since March
Here’s why this survey named Seattle the No. 1 city for small business
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Judge upholds Seattle’s gun and ammunition tax
Inslee: Error releases up to 3,200 inmates early
Washington among top states for increases to education spending, study says
Power-hungry pot industry taxing U.S. electrical grids
Editorial: Climate change should prompt the Northwest to act on renewable energy
Seattle Weekly
It Was a Banner Year for Gunfire in Seattle
Skagit Valley Herald
Officials: Wait until Thursday to drive over passes
More than 3,000 Washington prisoners mistakenly freed early
Spokesman Review
Computer error freed 3,200 inmates early since 2002
Christmas crab arrives, at much higher price
Fourth ethics complaint filed in Spokane sexual harassment controversy
Spokane Muslims feeling tension amid national backlash
Editorial: Inslee budget right on fires, mental health; wrong on education
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Thousands of Washington inmates mistakenly freed early
Yakima Herald Republic
Travelers urged to be prepared: Snow likely in mountains — and maybe more in Yakima Valley as well
Editorial: Win-win-win as jail makes transition to mental health
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
3,200 WA prisoners incorrectly released early since 2002
Kent teachers file grievance over years of insurance errors
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Seattle task force to tackle safety issues in International District
KPLU FM
3,200 Washington Inmates Released Early Because Of Computer Glitch
Washington State Public-Sector Unions Have A Lot At Stake In Friedrichs Supreme Court Case
KUOW FM
Seattle’s Tax On Guns And Ammo Withstands Court Test
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Court: Seattle is allowed to tax guns and ammo
Opinion: McKenna: Fire the person who ignored Washington’s prison glitch
Q13 TV (FOX)
Thousands of state prisoners mistakenly released early due to technical glitch
King County judge upholds Seattle’s new tax on gun, ammo sales; opponents vow appeal
Seattle’s tunnel-boring machine starts moving again
Web
Capitol Record (TVW)
Washington Prisoners Mistakenly Released Early
Seattle P.I.
State has incorrectly given early release to 3,200 prisoners since 2002, due to a computer glitch
Judge dismisses NRA challenge to Seattle’s new gun-violence tax
Slog
Technical Glitch Resulted in Early Release of Thousands of State Prisoners
Congress Lifted the Crude Oil Export Ban, Which Could Mean More Oil Trains in Washington
Judge Upholds Seattle’s Gun and Ammo Tax, Which Takes Effect New Year’s Day
Should Airbnb Help Pay for Affordable Housing?
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)