Tacoma mayor wants officers in Manuel Ellis case fired, City Council asks for state review
The family of Manuel Ellis spoke, and the Tacoma City Council listened. The council unanimously voted Friday to submit a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee, calling for a state-sanctioned independent review of Ellis’ death. Ellis died March 3 in police custody. His death was ruled a homicide, in a medical examiner’s report made public this week. The cause was lack of oxygen due to physical restraint. Continue reading at KNKX. (Parker Miles Blohm)
State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry
Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state for delays in paying benefits while it reins in rampant unemployment fraud. Northwest News Network reported that the nonprofit Unemployment Law Project, which helps people receive jobless benefits and appeal denied claims, filed the case directly with the state Supreme Court on Friday. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Rachel La Corte)
Why ‘defund the police’ has become the rallying cry at Seattle protests
The Seattle police budget for this year is approximately $409 million, which accounts for just over a quarter of the city’s general fund budget. Cutting it in half, as advocates have proposed, could redirect roughly $205 million toward social services addressing homelessness, mental health needs, and the economic disparities facing Black and Brown communities. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)
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Protests for Black Lives Matter gain momentum in Kitsap through the weekend
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Pierce County reports 14 new COVID-19 cases
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New York Times
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Congress to Debate Police Reforms
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Thurston County announces second death tied to COVID-19
Washington state reports 287 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 23,729 cases on Sunday
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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
Seattle Times (subscription required)
In South Seattle protest, activists march with those who’ve lost loved ones to police
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Skagit Valley Herald
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Thousands of protesters gather in downtown Spokane for Sunday demonstrations against police brutality
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USA Today
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Washington Post
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