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Wednesday, November 18
Associated Press
Seattle gives cash to turn average Joe into political player
Tim Eyman to file new anti-tax ballot measure
King County Sheriff asks deputies to always carry a weapon
When refugees arrive in US, here’s what they can expect
UW report details effects of climate change in Puget Sound
Aberdeen Daily World
Chehalis flood warning in effect through Wednesday, high winds today
Central Kitsap Reporter
Opioid epidemic continues in Washington
Columbian
In Our View: Proper Time For a Pause
Everett Herald (subscription required)
A message about homelessness for Everett: Build homes first
Companies, unions were big backers of Community Transit measure
Eyman has a Plan B, and it’s another ballot measure — for 2016
Washington Post Editorial: Taking next steps in Iraq, Syria
Moscow-Pullman Daily News (subscription required)
Editorial: Our View: How much more can schools ask of taxpayers?
News Tribune (subscription required)
Western State Hospital plan says restraining patients is last resort
Pierce County mental health court aims to stop warehousing in jail
Tacoma minimum wage rules ready for public comment
Editorial: Smoking ban makes sense in public housing
Olympian (subscription required)
Port of Olympia prepares 1,400 dairy cows for trip to Vietnam
Editorial: Let us not forget our humanity in refugee crisis
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Storm kills 3 in state; more than 300,000 without power in region
King County Metro, convention center reach $147M deal on site’s sale
Feds investigate 2nd report of sexual violence at Western Washington University
Study: Students in dual-language programs outperform peers in reading
Will Seattle schools start later? Vote gets national spotlight
Opponents of Syrian refugees plan Olympia rally
Westneat: A portrait in bravery: The Syrian scapegoat next door
Editorial: Washington Legislature should move to end the death penalty
Seattle Weekly
Letters to the Future
Seattle Could Be the First City in the U.S. to Host Safe-Injection Sites for Heroin Users
Higher Ground: The Lone Reefer
Parents and Kids Tell Seattle’s School Superintendent Where He Can Put His Raise
Spokesman Review
Windstorm closes schools; 158,000 without power
Senate told to change way nation fights wildfires
Federal screening of refugees strong, Inslee says
Editorial: Blocking refugees because of Paris attack wrong
Vancouver Business Journal
New lab space coming to port’s Terminal One, first tenant announced (Cleveland)
West Seattle Herald
Ready for terror threat: King County Sheriff deputies asked to carry sidearms off duty
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
170,000 without power, several schools closed after windstorm
Eyman to file new anti-tax initiative on Wednesday
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee renews pledge to welcome Iraqi refugees
Never evicted but still failing tenant background checks (Robinson)
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Power companies say it could take several days to restore service
After Paris attacks, King Co. sheriff asks deputies to carry gun off duty
Seattle gives cash to turn average Joe into political player
KPLU FM
Washington’s Narcotic Epidemic Is Shifting From Prescription Painkillers To Heroin
Post Wildfires, Washington Officials Warn Of Floods, Mudslides
Washington State Governor Says He Welcomes Syrian Refugees
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Opinion: Washington rep.: ‘Utterly irresponsible’ to let Syrian refugees into state
Q13 TV (FOX)
Local zero energy homes prove successful; homeowners share money saving tips
Inslee says governors’ call with White House clears up ‘misinformation’ about Syrian refugees
WEB
Crosscut
5 ways climate change will impact our health
Horsesass.org
The Uterid (Planned Parenthood)
Seattle P.I.
A Seattle bishop’s rebuke to politicians who would slam the door to Syrian refugees
Investigate ExxonMobil, state’s activist groups ask Attorney General Bob Ferguson
New coalition backing charter schools asks legislature to intervene, ‘fix’ Supreme Court ruling
Justice Scalia disputes gay civil rights protections, likens to protecting pedophiles
Another big global oil company abandons plans for Arctic offshore drilling in Alaska
Slog
New Puget Sound Climate Report Projects Increased Flooding and Landslide Risk
Jay Rodne, Republican State House Representative from Snoqualmie, Agrees With ISIS
The Stand
Opinion: Go bold: Double I-1366 tax cut with reform
After mistreatment, Cash & Carry workers set Friday union vote
Tuesday, November 17
Associated Press
‘Not a one-off event’: CIA director says attacks like Paris could hit U.S.
UW report details effects of climate change in Puget Sound
Gov. Inslee says Washington will welcome Syrian refugees
Washington finds no evidence against Planned Parenthood
Washington state takes enforcement action against Volkswagen
Aberdeen Daily World
Train contacts fiber cable, causes oil spill in Fry Creek
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
White House, Bellingham honor Billy Frank Jr.
Bothell Reporter
Bothell pot stores rake in ninth most excise tax revenue state-wide
Columbian
Sen. Patty Murray wants to help more foster and homeless youth go to college
Vancouver City Council awards waterfront contract
In Our View: Transparency Lacking
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Arlington coalition wants to keep drug abuse awareness program going
Boeing forecasts fast growth in Latin America
Commentary: Decision followed a lot of work, protests
Editorial: Fantasy sports a game of skill? Don’t bet on it
Islands’ Sounder
Rep. Kris Lytton to speak at League of Women Voters meeting (Lytton)
News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma’s poor on wrong side of digital divide
Dispensaries apply for medical marijuana licenses; pot growers, processors left out
Woman sues state over Pierce County foster-care abuse
Bethel School District earns state grant for English language learners
Op-Ed: Matt Driscoll: Pierce County’s recreational pot ban may be near end, maneuvering shows
Puget Sound Business Journal
Washington state accuses Volkswagen of violating clean air laws
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Inslee: Washington welcomes refugees, including Syrians
State threatens VW with ‘sizable penalties’ over rigged emissions data
Sen. Patty Murray wants to help more foster and homeless youth go to college
Dual-language instruction will start in three more Washington districts
UW study: Puget Sound area may face more flooding as climate gets warmer
Editorial: Levelheaded approach needed after Paris terrorist attacks
Op-Ed: Homeless families with young children must be a top priority
Seattle Weekly
Whoops! The Gates Foundation Would’ve Made Billions if it Had Divested from Fossil Fuels
Spokesman Review
Syrian refugees: Inslee says yes, Otter no
Problems still plague community college computers
Planned Parenthood in Washington doesn’t sell fetal tissue, state investigation says
Division and Main set for pedestrian upgrades in downtown Spokane gateway project
Fourth WSU student injured in fall since August
Editorial: For-profit colleges a bad bargain
Tri-City Herald
Editorial: Court decision on I-1366 needed
Vancouver Business Journal
New lab space coming to port’s Terminal One, first tenant announced (Cleveland)
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
In historic decision, gay islander wins legal battle for military benefits
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial – DNR proposal to reduce wildfires make sense
Editorial – State lawmakers should learn from Boeing tax breaks
Yakima Herald Republic
Group wants Newhouse to reauthorize conservation fund
Selah and Mabton gets dual language grants
Editorial: Study shows state must do better at transparency
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Explosive tanks carried in unmarked cars
Inslee says Washington state will continue to welcome refugees
State offers mental health peer counseling services
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
WSDOT reveals unusual way SR 520 bridge ‘talks to them’
Washington’s governor welcomes Syrian immigrants despite criticism
King County employees could soon benefit from 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Mayor emphasizes safe walks to school with $7M sidewalk plan
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Gov. Inslee says state still welcomes Syrian refugees
Seattle City Council allocating more money to fight homeless crisis
KPLU FM
Why Does For-Profit Hockey In Washington Not Have To Pay Players Minimum Wage? (Gregerson, Frockt)
Washington Lawmakers To Convene In Advance Of Challenging 2016 Session
KUOW FM
For Women, Income Inequality Continues Into Retirement
Gov. Inslee Affirms Support For Syrian Refugees
Washington Takes Legal Action Over Volkswagen’s Diesel Pollution
Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Case Over Planned Parenthood Documents
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Opinion: Dori: Inslee is wrong, not all taxpayers want a free dessert
Opinion: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Syrian refugee stance makes no sense, Rantz says
Washington is handing out $6 million in pot taxes; where will it go?
NW Public Radio
Washington Announces Legal Action Against Volkswagen Over Diesel Emissions
Wash. Attorney General: Planned Parenthood Has Not Broken Any Laws
WEB
Crosscut
Unions mobilize to stop trans-Pacific trade deal
Kids in court: The climate’s best hope?
Seattle P.I.
Billy Frank, Jr., William Ruckelshaus honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
“No evidence” to support “unfounded allegations” against Planned Parenthood: Attorney General Ferguson
Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion law will impact millions of women across the country
The Stand
Opinion: Trade laws unenforced as Alcoa cuts, cuts
Monday, November 16
Associated Press
State investigates NRA spending committee
Marijuana stores busted for selling to minors
Washington prosecutors want death penalty referendum
Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection finds more sinking
Juice grape growers hit with another year of low prices
University Place nets nearly $1M after hosting US Open
Arlington Times
State legislators meet with MSEPTSA (McCoy, Robinson, Sells)
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
WSU’s new wine center on a quest for quality
Columbian
Legal system, law enforcement at odds over Brady List
In Our View: Let’s Get Moving
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Boeing plane production greater than market forecasts call for
Forum on homelessness to feature leader of Utah’s program
Commentary: Align U.S. cannabis law with state laws
Commentary: Financial literacy provides tools for better life
Commentary: City, editorial misunderstand the homeless and their needs
Commentary: Begin work to enroll in coverage for health care before holidays hit
Commentary: Democrat, Republican offer a campaign finance fix
Editorial: We can cure what jails can’t
Highline Times
King County considers paid parental leave
Issaquah Reporter
Editorial Cartoon: Eyman on trial
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
State timberlands could go to the birds under wide-reaching conservation plan
News Tribune (subscription required)
Release before trial aids Pierce County defendants and taxpayers
Ethics probe targets free legal work for Lindquist
Tacoma climate conversations to discuss carbon pricing and policy
Inmate’s family sues Pierce County over his suicide while in jail
Editorial: County should grab pot taxes to fight black market
Op-Ed: How we know the smelter was harmful
Op-Ed: Matt Driscoll: Dismal voter turnout continues Pierce County trend
Olympian (subscription required)
Editorial: GOP getting close at the state House
Editorial: There’s truly big need for civil legal aid
Peninsula Daily News
Biotoxin threatens Dungeness crab season for Washington, Oregon
Senate hearing to explore DNR easement to Navy that blocks pit-to-pier
Puget Sound Business Journal
Testing underway to see if Bertha will be ready to resume tunneling in December
NAWBO has a very specific idea for how women can help close the gender wage gap
Why Lockheed, Boeing and Northrop are headed for Air Force funding clash
Viaduct sinks slightly near Seneca Street, WSDOT says no reason to worry
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Toxic algae creating deep trouble on West Coast
A shortage of State Patrol troopers could get worse (Clibborn)
State officials: Is it luck or skill in fantasy sports?
Opinion: Setting the record straight on Common Core and student data
Editorial: State needs to use smart ideas to attract more teachers
Opinion: Glaring leadership void in mental health system (Cody)
Skagit Valley Herald
WSDOT seeks comment on Highway 9 intersection improvements
Spokesman Review
Lingering drought seen in region’s low lakes, waterways
Gonzaga student in Paris sees spirit of city stay strong
Elaborate credit card fraud leaves many victims across Inland Northwest
State investigates NRA spending committee
Spin Control: Lawmakers to explore if fantasy sports involve skill
Tri-City Herald
Guest Opinion: Professor outlines the facts behind the Arlene’s Flowers case
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Legacy of former legislator Bill Grant to be celebrated
Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima capital projects could
tap $12 million
from reserves
Op-ed by Rep. Moscoso: Diverse cultures are living together in one Washington
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle company unveils offshore wind farm plans
State agency to remove convicted cop killer’s artwork
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Muslims in Monroe host interfaith meeting on Paris attacks
KPLU FM
He Got Rich And Rose Fast. Then He Fell Hard (Kirby, Hurst, Chopp)
NW Public Radio
Washington Lawmakers To Convene In Advance Of Challenging 2016 Session
Q13 TV (FOX)
University Place nets nearly $1 million after hosting US Open
WEB
BusinessInsider.com
As Boeing Booms, Robots Rise and Job Growth Lags (Sells)
Crosscut
To save the orcas, do we need to demolish dams?
Re/code
FanDuel and DraftKings Are Suing New York’s Attorney General
Seattle P.I.
Pulling the plug on news at KPLU-FM: Here’s PLU president’s take, and a listener’s lament
Friday, November 13
Associated Press
Everett, Monroe schools launch ‘panic button’ smartphone app
Public radio station KUOW announces plans to purchase KPLU
Supreme Court: Legality of Eyman anti-tax initiative unclear
Feds rename lake in Washington state to honor black miner
UW’s new president to be paid $910,000 in total compensation
Seattle mayor looks to expand potential sites for pot shops
Washington prosecutors want death-penalty referendum (Carlyle)
Cowlitz Tribe submits plan for casino wastewater to EPA
U.S. employers advertise more job openings in September
Aberdeen Daily World
Scientists, NASA to use Olympic Peninsula to tune new satellite technology
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Trove Cannabis opens in Bellingham after struggle with arcade
Columbian
Cowlitz Tribe submits plan for handling wastewater from planned casino
In Our View: Congress Must Act On Ports
The Daily News
Editorial: Listen to the voters (I-1366; Blake, Rossetti, Frockt, Takko)
Everett Herald (subscription required)
County Health District adopts ban on vaping in public places
Editorial: Threat to a fund that works
News Tribune (subscription required)
Congress passes defense budget with plums for Boeing, not much for JBLM
Pierce County Council pays for units to crack down on marijuana violators
Editorial: With Keystone pipeline dead, guard the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Olympian (subscription required)
Editorial: Washington’s integrity grade falls to D-plus
Peninsula Daily News
Group suggests climate changes preparations for North Olympic Peninsula after study
Puget Sound Business Journal
In the Eyman of the storm
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Drone use zooms up, but common sense doesn’t
NW rail terminals could aid oil-sand producers, study says
Turnout in state’s off-year election headed for record low
Seattle mayor seeks to expand permissible sites for pot shops
UW’s new president will earn $910,000 a year
Editorial: State should open door on government
Editorial: Keystone XL fight over, but look now to Canada for next possible pipeline
Seattle Weekly
How These Scientists Are Convincing Taxpayers to Spend Big on Babies
Though Very Much in a Downpour, City Council Won’t Direct Rainy Day Fund Money to Homeless
KUOW Is Buying KPLU, Turning 88.5 Into a Jazz Station
Spokesman Review
Doug Clark: Widow finds humor, comfort in DOT’s toll bill snafu (Riccelli)
Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: Lawmakers should make REAL ID a priority
Guest editorial: Teacher shortage is not just about production
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial – Initiative 1366 needs to be tested in court
Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Feds force state’s hand on driver’s license as ID
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
King County on verge of approving 12 weeks paid parental leave
Eyman’s I-1366 headed back to lower courts
King County set to fund 100 organizations with ‘Kingdome surplus’
What Republicans’ House win means for next legislative session (Sullivan)
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Why the Mayor didn’t respond to an offer to renovate Key Arena for NBA Basketball
Seattle Public Schools releases new start time recommendations
KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Everett, Monroe schools launch ‘panic button’ smartphone app
State Gambling Commission tackles fantasy sports betting (Video)
KPLU FM
Pacific Lutheran University Announces It Plans To Sell KPLU to KUOW
I-1366 Opponents Plan To Seek Injunction To Halt Law From Taking Effect
Washington Prosecutors Want Death Penalty Vote In 2016
KUOW FM
Uncertainty At KPLU Over KUOW Acquisition
Keystone Pipeline’s Rejection Could Mean More NW Oil Trains — Study
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Dori: Tax money from Kingdome should go to taxpayers, not arts
Bertha testing underway as Seattle crews race to meet December schedule
NW Public Radio
A Syrian Refugee Family’s First Hours In Seattle
I-1366 Opponents Plan To Seek Injunction To Halt Law From Taking Effect
Q13 TV (FOX)
Washington prosecutors want death penalty referendum on ballot next year
WEB
Civic Skunkworks
Pramila Jayapal: “Language and names matter in signaling that our public lands are for everyone.”
Crosscut
Updated: Seattle’s public news landscape shrinks as KUOW buys out KPLU
Racist name officially stricken from North Cascades maps (Jayapal)
Seattle P.I.
Righting an historic wrong: Coon Lake is officially changed to Howard Lake
Keystone fallout: Will oil from Alberta tar sands ride the rails to Northwest ports?
The Stand
Minimum wage insufficient to make ends meet, report finds
Thursday, November 12
Associated Press
Salmon return to Hanford Reach in record numbers
Patchwork of laws poses legal quicksand for fantasy sports
Aberdeen Daily World
Scientists, NASA to use Olympic Peninsula to tune new satellite technology
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Future tab for state retirees’ health care balloons
Columbian
In Our View: REAL ID Needs Action
State parks announced 12 “free” days for 2016
Everett Herald (subscription required)
PUD’s experimental energy storage system is missing crucial software
WSU wants to launch agriculture-related programs at Everett campus
Rep. Larsen seeks input on Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact
Commentary: It can’t be just us-them with homeless
Editorial: A roadmap for better transit
Editorial: Listen to vets to honor them
Issaquah Press
Local legislators win AWC awards (Mullet, Senn)
Mercer Island Reporter
Eyman ‘elated’ over initiative success
News Tribune (subscription required)
Future tab for retiree health care balloons
Tacoma’s Boze Elementary School embraces hands-on learning
Editorial: Supreme court must move fast on I-1366
Editorial: Act to protect youth from e-cigarettes
Op-Ed: Matt Driscoll: A string of killings opens old wounds for Tacoma
Op-Ed: It is our duty and privilege to serve nation’s veterans
Olympian (subscription required)
Union monitors LA auction of Haggen stores
Editorial: Sports fantasy betting needs closer look
Editorial: Homeless shelter shows progress
Puget Sound Business Journal
The benefits of hiring military veterans
Renton Reporter
Sockeye numbers down this year in Cedar River
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Investors left hanging after offering $285M to make over KeyArena for NBA, NHL
UW poised to approve new biology building — from tuition dollars
Washington state’s government integrity rating has slipped. Why? (Carlyle)
Editorial: City Council rushed to pass Seattle’s ‘grand bargain’
Op-Ed: Limits on oil supply will raise prices but aid climate goals
Seattle Weekly
Anatomy of a NIMBY
Higher Ground: Weed By the Numbers
Why Do Late Voters Lean Left?
Texting With Bertha: She’s Literally the Worst to Make Plans With
Skagit Valley Herald
State taking comment on proposed fishing rule changes
Snoqualmie Valley Record
AWC presents Senator Mullet with City Champion award (Mullet, Senn, Springer)
Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Holiday’s one purpose: honoring vets
BROADCAST
KING 5 TV (NBC)
New mapping could help predict ‘The Big One’
Seattle Great Wheel hit by drone
State lawmaker proposes allowing casual fantasy pools
King County set to fund 100 organizations with ‘Kingdome surplus’
Do lawmakers ignore expert advice on developmentally disabled? (Chopp, Chase)
KPLU FM
Ski Area Operators Rejoice With Snowfall, Hope For Season Start Before Thanksgiving
South Puget Sound Tribe Opens Nation’s First Reservation Marijuana Store
Hanford B Reactor Now Officially A National Park
KUOW FM
A Syrian Refugee Family’s First Day In Seattle
Surge In Use Of ‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Still One Step Ahead Of The Law
Washington Updates Guidelines For Landslide-Prone Slopes
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Students march for free tuition at Washington colleges
NW Public Radio
Very Old Firewood Tells A Tale Of Flammable Forests
Washington Updates Guidelines For Landslide-Prone Slopes
Central Washington Holds Summit To Take Stock Of Worst Fire Season In History
Q13 TV (FOX)
Drone hits Seattle’s Great Wheel, crashes into nearby table; police looking for operator
WEB
Crosscut
Seattle uses guesswork to rebuild police force
Suzan Delbene joins front lines of Planned Parenthood fight
Publicola
Once Again, Democrats Will Turn to Courts to Challenge Successful Eyman Initiative (Carlyle, Jinkins, Billig, Frockt, Nelson, Pedersen)
Slog
Can Seattle Launch a Movement for a New Kind of Workers’ Union?
Guest Editorial: We Must Do More to Change Racist Geographic Place Names in Our National Parks (Jayapal)
The Stand
85,000-member WEA to affiliate with WSLC
For those of us who served, every day is Veterans Day