Scrutiny mounts of legacy of pioneering Northwest missionary Marcus Whitman
For generations Marcus Whitman has been widely viewed as an iconic figure from early Pacific Northwest history, a venerated Protestant missionary who was among 13 people killed by the Cayuse tribe near modern-day Walla Walla, Washington, in 1847. But this past year has seen a continued reappraisal of Whitman, whose actions have increasingly been viewed as imperialistic and destructive. Continue reading at Associated Press. (Ted S. Warren)
COVID-19 cases surge 73% in Washington state
New coronavirus cases leaped in Washington in the week ending Sunday, rising 73% as 8,355 cases were reported. The previous week had 4,829 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Washington ranked first among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. Continue reading at USA TODAY. (Justin L. Fowler)
Washington was at the forefront of a gun-violence prevention law. Here’s how it’s played out
It’s a scalpel, not a hammer. That’s how Eric Pisconski, the acting lieutenant of the Seattle Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit, thinks of the state law that allows law enforcement officers and family or household members to petition a superior court judge for an extreme risk protection order, commonly known as an ERPO. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Jennifer Luxton)
Associated Press
Arrested: Man accused of stealing $350K from state unemployment
3 Tacoma officers plead not guilty in death of Manuel Ellis
7 apple varieties previously thought lost have been located
Ruling: Missed court date in Washington does not imply guilt
Seattle-Bremerton ferry route down to 1 boat after breakdown
Stocks rise following strong report on US manufacturing
Scrutiny mounts of legacy of pioneering Northwest missionary Marcus Whitman (Lekanoff)
Aberdeen Daily World
Congressman requests funds for Aberdeen, Hoquiam flood prevention projects, others
Aberdeen to make its water treatment safer
Prom exposure pushes entire Hoquiam School District back to remote learning
Lummi totem pole makes local stops on its way to D.C.
Commentary: How Congress can help keep threats to our elections at bay
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom is a child care desert. How many more spots must be added to help fix that?
Whatcom Homeless Strategies Workgroup disbanded, leaving these suggestions for shelters
Bicycles can be a vehicle or ‘pedestrian’ under the law, so adjust your driving accordingly
Whatcom County sees 26 new COVID-19 cases reported as pace of recent cases increases
Heads up, WA drivers: You might want to fill up your Good to Go account before June 18
Yes, your employer can require you to get a COVID vaccine. Here are the updated rules
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Life insurance, myocarditis, CVS prizes & more
Castenet (Canadian Press)
States push BC on mining (Salomon)
Columbian
COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases rare in Clark County
In Our View: Dedicated homeless encampments needed
In Our View: Quiring O’Brien’s denial of facts is dangerous
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Gift of graduation, boo to boors
El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Washington State Patrol publishes recent list of missing Indians
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Volunteers pull bottles, cans and clothing from Lake Stevens
Despite pandemic, services honor the fallen on Memorial Day
Washington is nearing the 70% mark of adults with one shot
A cash payment for teacher retention draws auditor’s interest
Rift between Lake Stevens, sewer district widens in court
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Comment: For Gold Star Families it’s not a happy Memorial Day
Comment: Why more high-mountain wildfires are a bad sign
Bloomberg Comment: Remote work won’t bring on death of big cities
Editorial: Time to get on board with infrastructure package
Editorial: Trusting a mask ‘honor system’ for unvaccinated
Letter: Work to save salmon should be part of infrastructure package
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Ferries, highways and more: Here’s what the state’s transportation budget means for Kitsap (Rolfes, Billig)
COVID-19 cases surge 73% in Washington state
Bremerton Washington State Ferries service down to one boat this week
Puget Sound is piling up with ‘ghost boats’ as some seek cheap maritime housing
Opinion: Why Supreme Court’s abortion case may also weigh your privacy
Guest column: The soldiers who fought enemies abroad and prejudice at home
News Tribune (subscription required)
After being driven to near extinction, wolves are back in Washington. Can we coexist with them?
Charges are filed in Ellis case. Here are 2 others putting local police under scrutiny
Heads up, WA drivers: You might want to fill up your Good to Go account before June 18
Mount Rainier National Park to hold meeting on proposed lahar monitoring system changes
North American Post
Virtual Japan Fair 2021
Olympian (subscription required)
New homes are being built across Thurston County. But is it enough?
Second multi-family development proposed for Hicks Lake in Lacey
Peninsula Daily News
Schools aim for full-time class in fall
Puget Sound Business Journal
Opinion: Connecting youth to mentors at school can foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the professional sector
What employers can do when a worker refuses to be vaccinated
Government report says Air Force botched KC-46 boom development
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Q&A: How Washington’s top education leader Chris Reykdal envisions schooling after the pandemic
Washington was at the forefront of a gun-violence prevention law. Here’s how it’s played out (Jinkins, Frockt)
In Washington’s long-term care facilities, COVID cases and deaths have plummeted, but numbers are ticking up
Noelle Quinn knows the history, and the honor, to be a Black woman head coach taking over the Storm
Who really needs coronavirus herd immunity? People with weakened immune systems
Happy Pride month! To celebrate, we spotlight 2 stories of LGBTQ+ love in Seattle
Editorial: Accountability for Ellis killing extends far beyond charges
South Seattle Emerald
Seattle police banned from Capitol Hill Pride Fest
Weekend Long Reads: Bitterness isn’t all bad (COVID-19 research)
Newest community court to focus on accountability and solutions
12 southeast Seattle schools to share fundraising proceeds; new equity approach
Opinion: Dear white parents, stop using kids as a political weapon against schools
Opinion: Stop equating the State of Israel with the Jewish people
Spokesman Review
Don’t call them ‘earmarks,’ but return of lawmaker-directed spending could send millions to Eastern Washington while North Idaho’s Fulcher opts out
How about them apples? Whitman County apple detective rediscovers 7 lost varieties across Inland Northwest
After scrutiny sparked by controversial use of Spokane police dog, data show K-9 unit showing more restraint
Shawn Vestal: The pandemic feels over, but it’s still raging among the unvaccinated
Honoring those who’ve gone: Cemeteries differ, but traditions continue for Memorial Day
‘We’ve been here forever, and we’re going to be here forever’: Colville Tribes celebrate Sinixt people’s victory in Canada’s Supreme Court
Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities hotels, restaurants are hiring. But where are the workers?
Flags and flowers from family and friends for Memorial Day
‘Community built.’ Work starts to replace 25-year-old Tri-Cities hospice house
2 Tri-Cities schools trying to keep their Native American symbols after WA state ban
‘Drastic increase’ in COVID closes Eastern WA elementary for rest of school year
Biden budget proposes cutting Hanford nuclear waste cleanup, but much less than Trump wanted
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
College Place police warn of fake drug-debt scam
Job opportunities increasing in Walla Walla, Columbia counties with local economic recovery
WWPS continues vaccine clinics as district hopes for a more normal fall
Umatilla County offers contract to new treatment provider, pulling two care areas under one umbrella
WWPS board approves student wellness and recovery plan after pandemic
Washington Post
Amazon warehouse workers suffer serious injuries at higher rates than workers at other companies. Critics blame productivity pressure.
Biden heading to Oklahoma to mark 100th anniversary of Tulsa race massacre
Anthony Fauci’s pandemic emails: ‘All is well despite some crazy people in this world’
Opinion: As Pride Month begins, Republicans double down on restricting transgender Americans
In a changing Hong Kong, activists fight to keep alive memory of Tiananmen massacre
Yakima Herald Republic
Freedom from Fear project provides guidance, support for victims of hate crimes
Memorial Day ceremonies in the Yakima Valley filled with stories, gratitude
Yakima police, State Patrol urging drivers to be careful in wake of recent crashes
Forced to add outdoor dining by COVID, some Yakima restaurants plan to keep it
Broadcast
KING5 TV (NBC)
King County Council will consider prohibiting use of facial recognition technology
Moderna begins process seeking full FDA approval for COVID vaccine
Seattle community groups with deep neighborhood ties helping with vaccine hesitancy
After shooting, residents near Ravenna homeless camp say city is ignoring troubled area
Seattle-Bremerton ferry route down to one-boat service starting Tuesday
‘It’s almost too relevant’: Tacoma mob’s 1885 removal of Chinese immigrants resonates today
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Amtrak to begin training crews on Point Defiance Bypass for first time since deadly 2017 derailment
Renters urged to get help now before eviction moratoriums expire
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Vigil for Jesse Sarey as family awaits murder trial for Auburn police officer
How Seattle police have changed crowd control tactics one year after ‘umbrella incident’
‘It could be pretty bad:’ Fire danger rises in Washington this week
Vancouver homeless encampment fire sparks concerns
KNKX FM
‘I’ve been praying’: Manny’s mom, family look for answers, change and time to grieve
She led King County’s public health efforts for years. Now Patty Hayes wants to study the cosmos
No letup expected this summer in crowding at parks and trailheads
KUOW FM
The Ellis Case and Washington’s Rocky Path to Independent Investigations of Police
Considering potential police reform policies, eviction bans, and summer plans this week
Pandemic blog: Updates for western Washington
‘Somber harvest’: Crops may fail, cattle sold as the NW descends into drought
Photos: Along ‘Red Road to D.C.,’ Lummi Nation carvers call for the protection of sacred lands
NW Public Radio
After Its Superspreader Rehearsal Last Year, A Washington Choir Struggles To Sing Together Again
Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington firefighters, lawmakers help homeowners prepare for wildfires
Africatown-Central District lifts up over 100 black-owned businesses in remembrance of Tulsa Race Massacre
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My Edmonds News
Edmonds man helps push through state bill requiring closed-captions in public spaces (Salomon, Hunt, Stanford, Wilson)
MyNorthwest
Final action expected on King County proposal to ban facial recognition software
Liberty Orchards finds a buyer to keep Aplets & Cotlets production going
Ferry delays and shortages systemwide after engine fire, steering failure
Foreign policy expert: Canadian border announcement likely in June
Seattle, Converge Media marks one year since historic 2020 protests