For Black community organizers in Seattle, Juneteenth 2020 a celebration and a call to action
In recent days, TraeAnna Holiday, among others, has been busier than ever, organizing a Juneteenth rally and march in Seattle in just two weeks. Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., has been observed by African Americans since the late 1800s as a celebration of freedom and resilience. It marks the day — June 19, 1865, about two months after the end of the Civil War and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed that they were free. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times)
Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 Max
A Boeing engineer who last year lodged an internal ethics complaint alleging serious shortcomings in development of the 737 Max has written to a U.S. Senate committee asserting that systemic problems with the jet’s design “must be fixed before the 737 Max is allowed to return to service.” Continue reading at Everett Herald. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Washington school districts may be held to strict liability for the discriminatory acts of its employees in places of public accommodation and that covers intentional sexual misconduct including physical abuse and assault, the state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Darrell Cochran, the attorney for the plaintiffs who prevailed in the case, said the high court’s unanimous decision is a victory for school children. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Tony Overman/The Olympian)
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Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
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Washington reports 408 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Thursday
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Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
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Government agencies agree to work on COVID-19 recovery
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Juneteenth celebration
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Port Angeles City Council recognizes Juneteenth
Black Lives Matter mural to precede Juneteenth march
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Puget Sound Business Journal
How the Federal Reserve came to focus on racial justice
A tidal wave of bankruptcies is coming
Big tech zeros in on the virus-testing market
Black Future Co-op Fund launches to support black communities in Washington
Report: Hackers used health care provider’s systems to file false unemployment claims
Seattle payroll tax proposal would raise more than $200M each year
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Renton Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Valley staff protesting retirement cuts
Seattle Times (subscription required)
For Black community organizers in Seattle, Juneteenth 2020 a celebration and a call to action
Coronavirus daily news updates, June 19: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
Juneteenth updates: How the Seattle area, Washington state and the world are marking the holiday
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Juneteenth Freedom March to showcase history of the Central District, celebrate Black excellence
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Opinion: A reform agenda for the Washington state Legislature to end police brutality (Salomon)
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Skagit Valley Herald
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Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
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Spokesman Review
Spokane County health officer rejects commissioners’ push to next reopening phase
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Tri-City Herald
Coyote Ridge inmate dies from COVID-19 three months before his release
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Black Lives Matter protesters setting down signs to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday
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USA Today
‘We are still trying to get free’: Black Americans continue fight for equality on Juneteenth
Vancouver Business Journal
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Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
State reports first death of inmate from COVID-19
Editorial: State school chief’s focus on opening schools is right approach
Yakima Herald Republic
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Nursing home workers gather downtown to protest elimination of hazard pay
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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
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