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Friday, December 8

Compass Health dedicates Everett block to housing and behavioral health services
Snohomish County is facing a behavioral health care crisis. In its biggest project ever, a local nonprofit wants to pair health care with housing to help solve the problem. Compass Health began as an orphanage 115 years ago, and now has more than 20 locations to provide health care and housing services for low-income people in Northwest Washington. Now Compass is thinking bigger — an entire block in Everett dedicated to behavioral health care and permanent supportive housing. Continue reading at The Herald. (Olivia Vanni)

Inslee warns that state effort to move people out of encampments is getting short on cash
State programs to help transition people out of homeless encampments and into housing are running out of money, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday, calling on the Legislature to provide funding to keep them going. Since Inslee launched a statewide homeless encampment initiative last year, 30 encampments along state highways have closed, and more than 1,000 former residents of those camps have moved into housing, according to the governor’s office.As part of a budget proposal he will release in full next week, Inslee is asking legislators to approve $140 million for homelessness programs. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Laurel Demkovich)

Washington lawmakers propose big changes to cap-and-trade
Washington Democrats Sen. Mark Mullet and Rep. Mike Chapman have introduced cap-and-trade reform legislation in the House and Senate to hold down energy costs.Senate Bill 5783 and the identical House Bill 1887 seek to lessen cap-and-trade’s upward pressure on fossil fuel prices by stretching out forced cuts to greenhouse gases.The state would still meet its ultimate goal of nearly eliminating fossil fuels by 2050, but would miss its target of halving carbon emissions by 2030. Continue reading at Capital Press.

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Aberdeen Daily World
Recount ratifies Orr’s mayoral win
Sacraficial sand: Berm to hold off waves in Ocean Shores, for now

Axios
How the “big five” airlines came to dominate the skies
The fight against organized retail crime heats up in Washington

Capital Press
Washington Democrat proposes ban on small-gas engines (Walen)
Washington lawmakers propose big changes to cap-and-trade (Mullet, Chapman)

Columbian
Student project aims to help businesses stand out, customers save with ‘Ridgefield Passport’
Latest ‘Voice of the River’ highlights dams: Confluence Project aims to revive tribal history along river
Vancouver Housing Authority plans to renovate Esther Short Commons; building’s value helps pay for renovations
Clark County expert encourages vigilance as holidays are a prime time for scams, and AI could give scammers a boost
Editorial: Website good tool, but child care still needs help

Everett Herald
Automated traffic speed cameras get the green light in Mukilteo
Everett council president backs down from ban on holding 2 offices (Fosse)
‘As the water recedes,’ Snohomish County grapples with record flood
County Council members launch bipartisan ‘Building Bridges’ nonprofit
Compass Health dedicates Everett block to housing and behavioral health services (Cortes)

The Inlander
Spokane’s lone Black paper is revived
Spokane’s American Indian Community Center hopes to build a new facility in High Bridge Park
Despite the proliferation of cannabis, studies show substance use is down among minors where it’s legal
Spokane asks Legislature to strengthen hate crime laws, raise property tax cap; pay for parks, fire station, child care center (Billig)

News Tribune
Opinion: Tacoma says trees are critical. So why do we let so many big, old ones get cut down?

Olympian
Inslee proposes $100 million more to clear people from living in freeway rights-of-way

Puget Sound Business Journal
Zulily closing Seattle operations, state filing shows
Seattle-area company won’t renew National Association of Realtors bond

Seattle Times
Sound Transit nears approval on flat $3 fare
New WA lab could mean quicker justice for DUI cases, safer roads
Seattle cop to get over $600K after wrongful firing, arbitrator orders
Editorial: Focus on youth mental health or face unimaginable costs
Opinion: Trees are (part of) the answer

Spokesman Review
Biden promises more respect, less red tape for tribes at Tribal Nations Summit
Washington business groups sue EPA, calling water quality standards ‘impossible’
Mayor-elect Lisa Brown announces initial cabinet appointments, elevates civil rights director to cabinet

Washington Post
The racial homeownership gap is widening. New rules might make it worse.

WA State Standard
Inslee warns that state effort to move people out of encampments is getting short on cash (Macri)

Wenatchee World
Douglas County commissioners call port authority levy into question — again
Petitioners appeal to governor after Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission denies gray wolf rulemaking.

Yakima Herald-Republic
Fruit growers discuss economic pressures and new technology at meeting in Kennewick

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
New toxicology lab aims to reduce state’s blood test backlog
Gov. Inslee to request another $100 million to continue clearing encampments
‘DO NOT PAY IT’: Fred Hutch warns of ‘threatening spam emails’ after cyberattack

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Tacoma says it can’t enforce new ordinance aimed at protecting renters
Firefighters rescue students from Olympia school bus stuck in floodwaters
New bill would end Washington’s twice-yearly time changes once and for all (Dhingra)
Seattle cancer patients face blackmail threats after recent Fred Hutch data breach

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Washington State Patrol opens toxicology lab to help improve backlog issues
City of Tacoma will not enforce renters’ rights initiative that passed in November
Law requiring teen suspects to have legal representation hinders police investigations

KNKX Public Radio
No auto insurance? 3 strikes could lead to vehicle impound
Hundreds pack meeting about kids play area by Seattle nude beach
Sound Transit debating installing a flat fare system for one-way rides
‘Sticker shock’: Despite past costs, Inslee seeks $100M to prevent homelessness

KUOW Public Radio
Rattlesnake Mountain soon to be co-managed between feds and Tribes

KXLY (ABC)
Victims of abuse at a boys’ home in northeastern Washington decades ago to receive nearly $17 million
‘Emotionally gut-wrenching and painful’: EWU task force recommends transformation to tackle ongoing budget concerns

Q13 TV (FOX)
Snohomish County collecting info on flood damages for disaster ais request
$4.5M into new Federal Way crime lab to crack down on massive test backlog

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Cascadia Daily News
The reshaping of Bellingham Bay — from past to present
Major Whatcom, Skagit fentanyl supplier gets 8-year sentence

Crosscut
Why convictions lag compared to sex trafficking reports in the PNW

Thursday, December 7

WA proposes ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in clothes, other products
The Washington State Department of Ecology has proposed bans and new reporting requirements for toxic chemicals used to repel water, heat and fuel in some clothing, firefighting gear and cleaning products. The chemicals have been turning up in drinking water sources near airports and military bases where crews were required to use and train with toxic firefighting foams for decades. As new statewide drinking water testing requirements roll out, the chemicals have contaminated over 200 public water sources so far. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Kylie Cooper)

Here’s how WA spent first sliver of cap-and-trade dollars
As Washington conducted another sale of pollution credits on Wednesday, a new report shows initial dollars spent from the state’s carbon pricing program bolstering public transit and transportation services. More than 100 projects received slices of $76.2 million in Climate Commitment Act revenue in the last budget, contributing to a reduction of 191,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, according to data compiled by the Department of Ecology. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (SDOT)

Bloodworks NW removes barriers for gay, bisexual donors
Starting Wednesday, gay and bisexual men in the Pacific Northwest have more freedom to donate blood than they have had since 1985. This year the FDA changed its donor restrictions that had come out of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and Bloodworks Northwest implemented the modernized rules Wednesday. The old rules made it challenging for gay and bisexual men to donate blood, requiring lengthy wait periods. Now all donors, no matter their sexual orientation, will follow the same donation policies. Continue reading at KUOW. (AP)

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Associated Press
2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

Aberdeen Daily World
Recounts: Cosmopolis race holds, Aberdeen, Ocean Shores pushed to Thursday

Bellingham Herald
Equipment breakdowns left two Bellingham fire stations without an engine to deploy
Ferndale company fined nearly $1 million for environmental violations at Cherry Point
About 400,000 state households will receive checks resulting from a lawsuit. Is one yours?
Bellingham school administrators accused of failing to report student assaults resolve cases
“Get out!” – Hundreds show up in opposition to proposed Whatcom County metal shredder

Capital Press
THE ECONOMIST: Randy Fortenbery helps farmers navigate volatility, uncertainty

Columbian
Clark County Council approves 2024 budget after public hearings
Vancouver’s plan to remove lanes from McGillivray Boulevard has residents concerned about safety, congestion
Atmospheric river pushes through Clark County, causing flooding, road closures, record temperatures

The Daily News
Public leaning toward traffic light changes in Allen Street redesign
As public opinion of police wanes nationally, Shop with a Cop more vital than ever, Cowlitz County leaders say

Everett Herald
New science, math facility opens in January at UW Bothell
County Council members launch bipartisan ‘Building Bridges’ nonprofit
Comment: Ranked-choice voting the big winner on election day
Editorial: Fosse shouldn’t have to choose between elected roles (Fosse, Peterson, Berg)

Islands’ Weekly
Ferries to receive $4.8M to extend lifespan of six aging vessels by up to a decade

News Tribune
Three major changes to Tacoma’s rental code are going into effect Friday
Tacoma voters passed a sweeping renters’ rights initiative. But who will enforce it?
Callers spewing racism, defending Nazis hijack council meetings across Pierce County
PNW’s primary blood supplier eases restrictions on gay and bisexual men being donors
Opinion: Critiques of WA gas prices are misguided. Stop whining. Drive a fuel-efficient car

Olympian
Providence, MultiCare again require people to wear masks in patient areas
Fall enrollment in Washington public schools increased by nearly 2,000 students over last year

Puget Sound Business Journal
What to know about the ERC’s tax-credit deadline
Sellers are cutting home prices at a record level. What’s causing it?

Seattle Times
In tiny Silvana, flooding is a way of life. It’s getting worse
Fewer people are moving to WA, driver’s license data shows
WA proposes ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in clothes, other products (Doglio)
Private timberland from WA to CA lost billions in value due to wildfires
King County allocates $3 million to fund 100 hotel rooms for asylum-seekers
Editorial: Seattle building emissions policy will bring more than climate benefits

South Whidbey Record
Smaller boat indicative of ferry system’s struggles

Tri-City Herald
Pasco is running out of water for new development. City fee climbs 140%
1st case of mystery dog respiratory illness confirmed in Washington state
A WA nuclear site 1st. Hanford workers prepare to treat waste from aging tanks
Feds move to give tribes more say on access to Rattlesnake Mountain in Eastern WA

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
Community Q&A: Abby Muro advocates for Walla Walla immigrants

WA State Standard
Here’s how WA spent first sliver of cap-and-trade dollars
Patients stuck in Washington hospitals pose quandary for state lawmakers
Biden meets with leaders of tribal nations, signs order easing access to federal funds

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Troopers investigating 3 highway shootings in south King County
Landslide risk in Western Washington high following heavy storm
‘No confidence’ vote against Washington child welfare leader fails to pass
‘It’s someone’s worst day’: 5 people trapped near Grays River in Washington due to flood, rescued by Coast Guard

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Mt. Vernon plans infrastructure improvements as Skagit River flood recedes
Small town of Silvana escapes major damage from Stillaguamish River flooding
‘Staggering’ amount of drugs seized as 10 members of Pierce County drug ring indicted

KNKX Public Radio
Volunteers in Issaquah say their free meal program is under threat

KUOW Public Radio
Is Seattle’s new drug law working?
Bloodworks NW removes barriers for gay, bisexual donors
Few and far between, endangered wolverines are difficult to track
Seattle nonprofit brings back in-person foot patrols to Central District
Heavy rain relents in Western Washington, but floodwater, damage remains along swollen rivers

KXLY (ABC)
23,000+ Washington students will qualify for maximum amount in Pell Grants under new FAFSA reforms

NW Public Radio
Nonprofit for exotic animals in Anacortes could be forced to close
Thousands of Northwest jobs could come from new Forest Service plan
Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant churns out first container of clean test glass

Q13 TV (FOX)
Tacoma becomes first city in Washington to ban declawing
Port Orchard food bank loses 20,000 lbs of food in floor waters
Washingtonians to get $40 million back after state wins lawsuits over chicken, fish price fixing

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Cascadia Daily News
One overdose death reported at Civic Field winter shelter Monday
Whatcom industrial site owners fined nearly $1M for dangerous waste violations

Crosscut
Can Washington bridge its political divide? Some want to try

MyNorthwest
Checks are out to 400,000 Wash. households from $40M price-fixing settlement

West Seattle Blog
FOLLOWUP: SDOT releases data on West Marginal Way, half-year after adding protected bike lane
FERRY ALERT: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth down to 1 boat, replacement on the way

Wednesday, December 6

Abortions jump 23% in WA as visiting patients reverse decade-long decline
The number of abortions provided in Washington rose 23% last year, to the highest level in a decade, as the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, recently released data shows. Over 20,000 abortions were performed in the state in 2022, according to new data from the Washington State Department of Health provided to The Seattle Times. That is nearly 3,800 more than the number of abortions recorded the previous year, and a reversal of a long-term decline in the number of abortions performed in the state. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

Why are grades up and test scores down in Washington state? UW study examines grade inflation
A study from the University of Washington’s Center for Education Data and Research released last month reveals that average grades in math, English, and science for middle and high school students improved during the pandemic. At that time, state education officials recommended schools not fail students while schools were closed. Now, even though schools have returned to normal, the study finds average grades are still up. At the same time, standardized test scores remain far below where they were before the pandemic. Continue reading at KUOW. (Elaine Thompson)

Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session
Legislators on Monday could begin pre-filing bills for introduction on the session’s first day, Jan. 8. To succeed, legislators will have to push their ideas through the process pretty quickly because the coming session is scheduled to last just 60 days. Here’s a look at a few bills that are now in the hopper. Continue reading at Everett Herald

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Axios
Seattle approves pilot program for gunshot detection tech

Columbian
Lewis River Highway closed near Cougar as Southwest Washington rivers under flood warning
Judge awards $1.3M in fees to 3 Latino Clark County Public Works employees who won hostile workplace lawsuit
Vancouver raises income limits for Affordable Housing Fund homeownership projects to make benefits available to more people
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge’s reconnection project allows excess water to naturally drain into Columbia River
‘The victim has the right to feel more safe’: Delegrates from country of Georgie visit Clark County to learn about electric monitoring, victim notification system

Everett Herald
Providence Swedish tightens COVID, mask policy
Gov. Inslee to seek $50M more toward opioid education, treatment
Everett council president pitches ban on serving in 2 elected offices
Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session (Keiser, Trudeau, Alvarado, Billig)
Opinion: Seniors, kids share in rising rates of poverty

The Inlander
Mayor-elect Lisa Brown introduces a (very large) transition team of 92 people (Riccelli)

News Tribune
Officer testifies he told Manuel Ellis: ‘If you can talk to me, you can still breathe’

Northwest Asian Weekly
C-ID Public Safety Survey highlights safety anxieties, crime surge in CID

Olympian
Puyallup, Nisqually, Chehalis rivers among those under threat of flooding.
Landslide brings Amtrak Cascades’ most popular route to a halt for two days.
Judge threatens to remove observers after reactions to officer’s testimony in Ellis case
Olympia officer who shot and killed Timothy Green near Starbucks will not be charged
Masks to be required again by Tacoma-area health system. Here’s what prompted change
Record rainfall possible as ‘Pineapple Express’ slams WA. Here’s how much rain has fallen

Puget Sound Business Journal
Providence Everett nurses reach labor agreement that includes rare win
Clock running down on Boeing’s efforts to meet wide-ranging 2023 goals

Seattle Times
What to know about flooding in Western WA
King County Council forecasts dire cuts to come as it trims budget
Feds propose shooting one owl to save another in Pacific Northwest
SPD union chief claims discrimination in probe into officer comments
Skagit County warns residents to prepare for evacuation due to floods
Some WA hospitals bring back indoor masking with flu, RSV on the rise
Tacoma officer acknowledges sitting on Manuel Ellis as he gasped for air
King County OKs sales tax increase for ‘transformative’ cultural funding
Abortions jump 23% in WA as visiting patients reverse decade long decline
Opinion: Back to normal? Not for WA when it comes to crime (Goodman)
Opinion: WA lawmakers will play a part in the next big shift in college sports
Editorial: Embrace new ideas to triage WA’s fentanyl epidemic

Skagit Valley Herald
East Skagit County communities come together for river flooding

The Skanner
Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding and Warm Winter Temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

Spokesman Review
Spokane is safe from flooding as rain persists, but temperatures will drop this week
Lisa Brown announces mayoral transition team, opens website to community feedback
Opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan is now available for free in two vending machines provided by the north Idaho Panhandle Health District
Opinion: EWU redefining success to help students, community achieve better futures

Washington Post
Job openings fall to 32-month low, as the labor market tightens from boom times

WA State Standard
After Clean Water Act ruling, states that want to protect affected wetlands need millions
Washington pays $100M fine for neglecting mental health services months earlier than expected

Wenatchee World
WA legislature to update $70B budget, Hawkins cautious on spending, citing national economic uncertainties

Yakima Herald-Republic
WA panel recommends more funding for DNA testing and forensic genealogy
Power back on after damaged power pole causes Pacific Power outage in Yakima
Opinion: Yakima’s ‘Green Bay lady’ is an all-star

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Many western Washington rivers under Flood Warnings after heavy rain
Providence Swedish, MultiCare locations now requiring masks. Here’s why
Skagit County officials urge anyone living in flood prone areas to plan and prepare to evacuate
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot indicted on lesser charges after trying to cut engines on Everett flight

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Homes, roads remain flooded after relentless rainfall drenches Western Washington

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Tacoma becomes 1st Washington city to adopt cat declawing ban
Skagit County braces for potential flooding as heavy rain continues
Will homebuyers catch a break in 2024? Redfin, Zillow make annual predictions

KNKX Public Radio
Health inspectors turned away at Tacoma ICE detention center as hunger strike continues
Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain and warm winter temperatures

KUOW Public Radio
Will regulators stop the Alaska Hawaiian merger?
Studies show link between food insecurity and housing instability
Farms in Western Washington evacuate during record river flooding
Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant churns out first container of clean test glass
Why are grades up and test scores down in Washington state? UW study examines grade inflation

KXLY (ABC)
Liberty Lake City Council passes ordinance to give them control over library board

Q13 TV (FOX)
Skokomish River Valley submerged by flooding
‘We’re here to help’: Neighbors help neighbors as Skagit River continues to rise

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Cascadia Daily News
Raucous Bellingham crowd rails against metal shredder
Flood updates: NW Washington towns set up shelters, prep for evacuees

Crosscut
How the overturn of ‘Roe’ still impacts Washington abortion care (Keiser)

MyNorthwest
Landslide blocks Amtrak train service from Seattle to Portland

The Stranger
Seattle Police Department Pitches Dramatic Expansion of Vehicle Surveillance

West Seattle Blog
FOLLOWUP: Council OKs affordable-homeownership future for ex-substation in Highland Park. Here’s where the money’s coming from
FOLLOWUP: Council committee delays vote on tribal art project under West Seattle Bridge

Tuesday, December 5

How gift card rules in WA could change
Advocates and some lawmakers want to change Washington state’s laws to make gift cards more consumer-friendly and to require that, after three years, unspent gift cards be transferred to the state as unclaimed property. The change could affect major companies based in Washington, like Starbucks and Nordstrom. Under the proposals, consumers could still seek back that money from the state, but, if it goes unclaimed, it could also be used by the state to pay for public services. (A customer could also still use a gift card after three years because the state would reimburse the company.) Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Elaine Thompson)

Food insecurity is rising in Washington, new report shows
The number of Americans who couldn’t reliably afford to eat is rising, both in Washington state and around the country, according to new government data. Across Washington, an average of 8.3% of households were living with food insecurity between 2020 and 2022, compared to 7.9% from 2019 to 2021. Among households with children, 17.3% are food-insecure, up nearly 5 percentage points from the previous year. The last time that number was higher was in 2014. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

Inslee wants to spend $50M more to combat opioid crisis
Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for another $50 million in state spending to fight the flow of illegal opioids into Washington and to provide services for people with substance use disorder. The governor included the funding in the budget proposal he will ask state lawmakers to consider in the upcoming legislative session, which begins in January next year. The money would go to public health campaigns in schools, recovery houses and expanded access to medically assisted treatment, including in tribal communities and prisons. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Grace Deng)

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Auburn Reporter
One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County

Axios
Food insecurity is rising in Washington, new report shows

Capital Press
West Coast states tell FERC to heed their climate laws
Ag groups: Snake River dam deal ‘leaves farmers behind’

Columbian
Port of Vancouver’s 2024 budget climbs $24M over 2023
‘We’ve been saved’: Community steps up for The Giving Closet in Vancouver, keeping store for low-income people open
Editorial: Study finds state’s rest areas need a break

Everett Herald
After strike, Everett nurses, Providence agree on tentative contract
Comment: Schools’ student absence rates should alarm everyone
Editorial: City’s $1 million an investment in Everett baseball

High Country News
Washington State residents ask: What is our wildlife agency for?

News Tribune
Tacoma officer charged in the death of Manuel Ellis takes the stand in his own defense
The salmon were no-shows for Gig Harbor’s Chum Festival. Why are they late this year?
Opinion: Medicare doesn’t cover weight loss drugs. Seniors deserve it. So do U.S. taxpayers

Northwest Asian Weekly
Fire at Jumbo building marks the end of an era

Olympian
Olympia officer who shot and killed Timothy Green will not be charged
Thurston County adopts racial equity plan more than 2 years after declaring racism a crisis
Opinion: Design work begins for a Deschutes Estuary that can support salmon and orcas

Peninsula Daily News
Three state ferries projects get federal funding

Puget Sound Business Journal
Business grants you can apply for in December 2023
Microsoft to remove permanent desks, offices for some hybrid employees

Seattle Times
Gov. Inslee to seek $50M more toward opioid education, treatment
More gay men will at last be allowed to give blood in Seattle this week
‘Pretty extraordinary’ atmospheric river continues to soak Western WA
What happens to unspent gift card funds? That could be about to change (Trudeau, Alvarado)
The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could rule out a tax on wealth favored by some Democrats

Spokesman Review
Army veteran files lawsuit alleging VA computer system delayed cancer diagnosis
‘The nuclear weapon of drugs’: Inslee, panel of experts talk Washington fentanyl epidemic
A month after Spirit Lake police shot at a blind woman in her apartment, agencies haven’t released basic details on the investigation: ‘This person lost their life, and nobody knows about it’

Walla Walla Union Bulletin
2024 Walla Walla annexation application period opens in January
Hearing extended: Walla Walla County needs more time to finalize 2024 budget

Washington Post
The call of Tokitae

WA State Standard
Inslee wants to spend $50M more to combat opioid crisis
Sex traffickers evade justice as child victims openly walk PNW streets
Washington lawmakers begin to drop bills ahead of upcoming session (Keiser, Trudeau, Alvarado, Billig)

Wenatchee World
Wenatchee Valley College offers public arts classes
Unemployment ticks upward in Chelan and Douglas counties

Yakima Herald-Republic
Sunnyside residents express concerns about proposed biomethane plant

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington businesses might have to give unclaimed gift card profits to state (Trudeau, Alvarado)
How Gov. Inslee plans to address fentanyl overdose deaths in Washington
No charges will be filed against Olympia police officer who shot, killed man in crisis

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Gov. Inslee outlines $50 million plan to combat Washington’s fentanyl crisis
Pasco pilot program aims to help grade school students with emotional development

KNKX Public Radio
Hanford managers and watchdogs hold first in-person cleanup meeting since before pandemic

KUOW Public Radio
Quinault Tribe builds new village site away from rising seas
Atmospheric river hits Western Washington with high winds, heavy rain, and possible flooding

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane Salvation Army Emergency Family Shelter reopens
Spokane City Council searching for applicants for open position

Q13 TV (FOX)
Pineapple Express chugs into Washington, Pacific Northwest triggering flood fears

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Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham landlords may see stiffer penalties for substandard housing
Major flooding forecast for Skagit River, up to three inches of rain expected
Early WWU analysis shows need for more parking, transportation and swing spaces

Crosscut
A WA city council might give itself the power to ban library books

MyNorthwest
Former foster kid works to connect other foster kids with job resources

The Stranger
Bill to Reduce Solitary Confinement Stalls (Peterson)

West Seattle Blog
City councilmembers to consider spending leftover Reconnect West Seattle money for tribal art project under the bridge
LIGHT RAIL: Sound Transit talks about stations with West Seattle Transportation Commission, asks for your feedback

Monday, December 4

A year full of best, worst rankings. How Washington ranked on national studies in 2023
Throughout each year, studies are done on all different facets of life across America and in Washington state. Studies and reports on state rankings tend to place the Evergreen State either in the top ten or the bottom ten. It seems the state is mentioned over and over again, across all kinds of categories. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Tony Overman)

Federal funds to extend life of ferries
One of the ferries on the Clinton-to-Mukilteo route will benefit from an award of $4.8 million in federal funds meant to keep the aging vessels in service years longer. U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, along with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, announced the award, which comes through the Federal Transit Administration. Continue reading at South Whidbey Record. (Sue Misao)

‘Unexpected’ deaths are up in Washington’s prisons
At least 29 people died unexpectedly in Washington’s state prisons from July 2022 to June 2023, according to a new state report. That means deaths are up from the last reporting period, when the state Department of Corrections identified 11 unexpected deaths in its prisons. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Brian Lyman)