Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers are protected by federal law forbidding discrimination on the basis of sex
“This is a huge victory for LGBTQ equality,” said James Esseks of the American Civil Liberties Union. He added: “The Supreme Court’s clarification that it’s unlawful to fire people because they’re LGBTQ is the result of decades of advocates fighting for our rights. The court has caught up to the majority of our country, which already knows that discriminating against LGBTQ people is both unfair and against the law.” Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Michael S. WIlliamson)
Report: COVID-19 cases, deaths will ‘increase substantially’ unless checked in Eastern Washington
The new data analysis comes from a situation report released by the Washington Department of Health Saturday, which shows that several parts of Eastern Washington have yet to reach their peak number of cases. The models also forecast that without additional interventions, Yakima, Spokane, Benton and Franklin counties will see more COVID-19 cases and deaths in the coming summer months. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)
Seattle protest leaders call for defunding and dismantling police. What would that look like?
Something has changed in the conversation around police reform amid the protests that have gripped Seattle and the nation for weeks. “Reform” hardly seems the word for it anymore. The revulsion around Floyd’s killing is so strong, the loss of confidence in police so widespread, especially in their ability to root out violent racism, that many protesters are calling for police to be defunded, dismantled or abolished altogether. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Alan Berner)
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Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination
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Report: COVID-19 cases on the rise in Washington state
Stocks sink worldwide as coronavirus infections rise again
Shea still hopes to create 51st state in eastern Washington
Seattle is a young city with a long history of protests
Fox News removes altered photos of Seattle protest zone
Reports: Amazon under scrutiny by Washington, California
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
Supreme Court rules gay, lesbian and transgender workers protected from job discrimination
Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen wants county to apply for funds for low-barrier homeless shelter
County revenue lags, reductions being considered
Grays Harbor County files Phase 3 variance application with state
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 25,834 cases; Inslee on report showing increased transmission
New law requires consent for pelvic exams on unconscious or anesthesized patients
State reports Sunday that 8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
New Bellingham rule could help businesses use outside spaces to aid social distancing
Pulling into an intersection to wait for left turn? Technically, you could be cited
State reports Saturday that 4 people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
Trans Mountain pipeline leaks at the Sumas Pump Station north of Whatcom County
State health department report shows an increase in COVID-19 activity in Washington
Hundreds protest racial injustice on Bellingham sidewalks
‘I want them to be a little uncomfortable’ attendee says at Bellingham protest
New Whatcom COVID-19 outbreaks linked to recreational social gatherings in Phase 1
State reports Friday that 8 more people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
Washington state reports 296 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Washington reports 367 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
“As a black man…that could have been me.”
WSP Chief addresses persistent questions about racial bias and workforce diversity
Extra unemployment money encourages people not to work in pandemic, economics chief says
Bloomberg: Rush to disinfect offices has some environmental health experts worried
Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim
Capital Press
Fourth Asian giant hornet found in Washington
Farmer fined for pesticide drift in Washington
Columbian
In Our View: Vote-by-mail safeguards health, democracy
Cheers & Cheers: Oh baby, here’s to good news
In Our View: Let’s do our best to minimize wildfire damage
I-5, I-205 bridge crossings to and from Clark County plummet early on during pandemic
Armed group at Washougal gun store near rally draws concern
The Daily News
Summer schools changing this year, but the need remains
County commissioners set to extend COVID emergency declaration
County gets first COVID-19 case in a nursing home
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Child care services are in limbo as the reopening commences
Will Phase 2 start a pandemic of yard sales?
Muhlstein: ‘Our sister got it’: Family hopes others keep up COVID fight
Everett ex-cop charged with trying to frame ex’s boyfriend
COVID-19: Summer events and looking toward Phase 3
Sweeping racial justice plan blindsides sheriff, prosecutor
Edmonds residents can apply for up to $1,000 in virus relief
As dentists open, expensive PPE is in short supply
Editorial: What do we want police, deputies to do?
WaPo Commentary: Don’t defund police; re-imagine the police
Letter: What it will take to defeat racism
Op-ed: What 526 horrible seconds of video brought to mind
The Inlander
Drastic budget cuts due to the pandemic put a spotlight on EWU priorities on racial equity and academics
Spokane Public Schools will discuss racial equity resolution tonight that would prevent employees from arresting students
Journal of the San Juan Islands
Department of Health highlights importance of face coverings, shares additional information
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Maynard’s owner apologizes for pulling Taser — but not everyone buys it
Activist jailed over political signs claims port, sheriff’s office violated his rights
Bremerton parking ‘shufflers’ on notice: License scanning tech comes to city
Investigation into Kitsap jail inmate’s death expected later this summer
Twelve cases of COVID-19 reported in Kitsap since May 28, six in the last week
Five takeaways from state’s back-to-school guidance
News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 25,834 cases; Inslee on report showing increased transmission
Pierce County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases
Pierce County school leaders grapple with state’s push for face-to-face learning this fall
Even the police say body cameras are useful. So why aren’t there any in Pierce County?
A post-quarantine world will have its own challenges and conflicts for local families
New York Times
The stark racial inequity of personal finances in America
Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers, Supreme Court Rules
The Major Supreme Court Cases This Term and What the Public Thinks
Charter Schools, Some With Billionaire Benefactors, Tap Coronavirus Relief
A War Against Climate Science, Waged by Washington’s Rank and File
Coronavirus Created an Obstacle Course for Safe Abortions
Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia artists paint 90-foot mural to honor George Floyd and other victims of police
New law requires consent for pelvic exams on unconscious or anesthesized patients (Liias)
Washington state reports 296 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Thurston County announces 4th death tied to COVID-19; week ends with 23 cases
Miles-long march from Tumwater to the Capitol leads to dialogue
Protesters gather outside Lewis County Courthouse to support Yvonne McDonald’s niece
WSP Chief addresses persistent questions about racial bias and workforce diversity
Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County to prepare Phase 3 application
Over 100 COVID-19 cases reported at Coyote Ridge prison
COVID-19 Relief Fund donations top $300,000
Marching on for Black Lives Matter
Puget Sound Business Journal
Civil rights law protects gay and transgender workers, Supreme Court rules
The economy is reeling. The tech giants spy opportunity.
Break the China habit? Lobsters, lights and toilets show how hard it is
Amazon’s supply chain strengthens, but third-party sellers still face an uphill battle
SBA, in PPP lawsuit response, says detailed information ‘exempt from disclosure’
Surgery in the age of Covid-19: A firsthand look at the safety and wisdom of getting it done
DOT grants Seattle, Sound Transit $3.75M to plan development near light rail
Report: Amazon, Goldman Sachs partner on lending program for third-party sellers
Starbucks reverses course on Black Lives Matter apparel
Small businesses could be caught in PPP loan forgiveness process into 2022 — and beyond
Seattle Times (subscription required)
After pouring money into police budget, Seattle faces a new reckoning: calls to defund the department
Seattle protest leaders call for defunding and dismantling police. What would that look like?
Protesters want to cut Seattle police’s budget by half. What does that look like?
Ishisaka: Reform isn’t enough; region’s police need radical restructuring
UW Medicine shuts down psychiatric unit amid financial shortfall
Large rock slide closes North Cascades Highway near Rockport
Police Chief Best says policing must change radically
Dubbed a ‘lawless state’ by some, the CHAZ or CHOP tries to create its own narrative
Times Watchdog: Washington still faces challenges in coronavirus contact tracing
Fox News runs digitally altered images in coverage of Seattle’s protests, Capitol Hill Organized Protest
Bloomberg: 24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy amid onslaught of gym closures
Bloomberg: The first COVID vaccines may not prevent you from getting COVID
Op-Ed: CEOs, do the right thing
Op-Ed: C’mon people, the West Seattle bridge is an emergency, act like it
Editorial: Crisis demands governor cancel raises
Editorial: Don’t lose telemedicine gains as distancing restrictions loosen
Seattle Weekly
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend
City and Auburn police officer sued in federal court; APD refutes claims on Facebook page
Snoqualmie Valley Record
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
Spokesman Review
‘A really nice community feeling’: Inside the occupation of Seattle streets, protesters push for change
Black Spokane residents are 5 times more likely to be arrested, new data show
Report: COVID-19 cases, deaths will ‘increase substantially’ unless checked in Eastern Washington
State expects public schools will be open this fall, with masks and distancing
Washington colleges can give coronavirus aid to more students, Spokane judge rules
National Guard to help with state’s jobless backlog
Opinion: Robin Evans-Agnew and Jay Clay: Health care nonprofits have vital role to play
Tri-City Herald
Man who pulled gun at Richland protest accused of threatening to shoot hospital workers
COVID cases reported in Hanford, PNNL workers. But no outbreaks declared
‘Defend the Tri,’ founded amid vandalism threat, shuts down after rising public pressure
Why local health experts say Tri-Cities should reopen. And where COVID is spreading
Black Lives Matter protesters call for slashing Kennewick police budget and banning militias
Youngest coronavirus death yet in Tri-Cities area. Plus 68 new cases reported Friday
Editorial: Adults should wear masks and set a good example for Tri-Cities school kids
USA Today
What is systemic racism? Here’s what it means and how you can help dismantle it
Vancouver Business Journal
Vancouver hair stylist, clients are ‘happy’ Clark County is now in Phase 2 of reopening
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
State guidance allows local schools to prepare for fall
Washington prison goes on restricted movement as COVID-19 cases at Coyote Ridge increase
Editorial: State audit of massive unemployment fraud welcome (Carlyle)
Editorial: Lawmakers need to look at budget cuts soon
Washington Post
Pentagon’s top general apologizes for taking part in Trump photo at church
Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers are protected by federal law
Black Lives Matter could change facial recognition forever — if Big Tech doesn’t stand in the way (Nguyen)
Amid massive demonstrations, vehicles striking protesters raise disturbing echoes of 2017 Charlottesville attack
Killing of black man in Atlanta spurs fresh outrage
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Op-Ed: New questions about Trump’s ugly Bible stunt hint at some dark truths
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Colleges are ditching required admission tests over covid-19. Will they ever go back?
Plastic pollution is showing up wherever scientists look
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos signals openness to testify at congressional antitrust hearing
Yakima Herald Republic
City leaders, Yakima police chief to include body cams as part of 2021 budget discussions
Waiting to wed: Pandemic puts couples’ plans to tie the knot on hold
Yakima NAACP chapter to host caravan in recognition of Juneteenth
COVID-19 cases in Yakima County increase by more than 100 Sunday
Moratorium keeps Yakima Valley renters at home, but challenges are likely ahead
Yakima Council to discuss coronavirus response, police and cruising Tuesday
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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘This is not a party, this is a mission:’ Seattle’s CHOP speakers refocus message
Coronavirus updates: Lyme disease symptoms can be mistaken for COVID-19
Tacoma teachers lead march pushing for education reform for students of color
SPD chief says ‘policing will never be the same’ after national responses to George Floyd’s death
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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
City meets with organizers, stakeholders about reducing Seattle’s CHOP footprint
Seattle City Council to consider permanent ban on crowd-control weapons
Lynnwood police officer targeted by racist tirade
Clergy, faith leaders voice support for SPD chief while demanding immediate reforms
Supreme Court rules gay and lesbian people can sue for workplace bias
Rayshard Brooks shooting: Family speaks as demonstrators march in Atlanta
7 Minneapolis police officers quit, 7 more intend to resign
Rayshard Brooks shooting: Death ruled homicide; autopsy confirms 2 gunshots to the back,
report says
24 Hour Fitness to close some Washington locations for good
New DOH reports says coronavirus transmission increasing in Washington
Olympia mayor’s home vandalized during Friday night protests
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
Hundreds march with Seahawks wives across I-90
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
To help distance learning absentees, educators go sleuthing
Black clergy leaders, Seattle police chief meet at Sunday gathering
Photos: Community peacefully gathers at CHOP’s Culture Day
Living in Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ zone: Peaceful vibes but noisy at times
KNKX FM
PHOTOS: Thousands silently march across miles of Seattle streets to honor Black lives lost
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Letter from Supreme Court: ‘We all bear responsibility’ for ongoing injustice
Black educators share how they’re talking about this moment in history with students
Episode 19: The Unpaid
State superintendent says most schools should reopen in person in the fall
KUOW FM
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Updates: Protests for racial justice in Seattle area
Seattle’s Black clergy rally around SPD Chief Carmen Best
Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory To LGBTQ Employees
From CHAZ to CHOP: Seattle protest makes a change
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Transgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump Administration
Friday politics: How does Jenny Durkan dig out after the Seattle protests?
NW Public Radio
During Pandemic, Yakima Farmworkers Kept Their Jobs, Raising Risk Of Infection
Q13 TV (Fox)
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Washington state, health department says
Vandals damage mayor’s home and other parts of Olympia following protest
Seahawks wives lead a walk across I-90 bridge in support of Black Lives Matter movement
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US revokes emergency use of malaria drugs vs. coronavirus
Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination
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Slog
An Estimated 60,000 March in Silence for Black Lives
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Hi Mayor Jenny, Don’t Forget…