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Monday, June 7

Most 2nd-degree murder cases mean $1M+ in bail. Officers in Ellis death got much less
Two Tacoma police officers charged with second-degree murder in the death of Manuel Ellis were given lower bail amounts than the vast majority of other defendants charged with the same crime in Pierce County since 2017, court records show. Officials say that is likely because the officers do not have criminal backgrounds, have significant ties to the community and are unlikely to intimidate witnesses, all factors weighed by judges when assigning bail.Continue reading at KIRO 7 News. (Joshua Bessex, The News Tribune)

Where have all the waiters gone? On the cusp of reopening, a labor shortage threatens Washington restaurants’ recovery
After almost 15 months of pandemic restrictions, layoffs and losses, many restaurants, bars and other food service businesses face a new crisis: With just weeks to go before restrictions lift, a deep labor shortage is derailing hopes for a quick recovery — and renewing questions about the role of pandemic unemployment benefits. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Washington launched a program to limit vaccine waste. Here’s how providers are using it
Washington state recently unveiled a new program called Vaccine Marketplace, which creates a streamlined process for transferring COVID-19 vaccines between different vaccine providers in the state. Similar to Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, Vaccine Marketplace allows providers who have extra doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to share the information with other providers in order to reduce waste. The program launched May 14 and is an addition to the state’s current Immunization Information System, or IIS. It is available to any state provider that utilizes IIS. Continue reading at The News Tribune.

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Associated Press
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
High court asked to review men-only draft registration law
Judge tosses challenge to Seattle’s tax on big businesses
Navy destroyer causes oil spill in Port Townsend Bay

Bellevue Reporter
Government agencies closed for COVID-19. Here’s how they plan to reopening, hold meetings
Could a new truck or $1M convince reluctant Whatcom residents to get a COVID vaccine?
U.S. pandemic-relief bill a windfall to Whatcom agencies. Here’s how they plan to spend it
Whatcom continues security for COVID-19 quarantine site, despite these questions
Are you eligible for Washington’s vaccine lottery? So far, finding out is tough
Lummi vaccinations added to county total, as state reports Whatcom’s 99th COVID-19 death
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Friday in Washington state
How the American Rescue Plan Act will effect counties and local government
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Free beer, vaccine requirements, arthritis drug & more
‘Deeply concerned:’ COVID hospitalization rates in teens doubled in a month, CDC says

Capital Press
Severe drought spreads in Washington
High-risk part of fire season arrives in some of West

Columbian
Two Vancouver senior care facilities see COVID outbreaks
Vancouver plans how to allocate $32.6 million in COVID-19 relief
In Our View: WSU marijuana research facility prudent step
In Our View: State smart to offer shot at prizes for vaccinated
In Our View: Improving cybersecurity vitally important to U.S.

Everett Herald
Some sex offenders may return to home counties, but where?
New frigates could bring other improvements to Everett base
Work on I-5 Stilly River bridge will mean summer slowdowns
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
County airport workers got early shot at vaccinations
Whidbey sees an influx of tourists — almost as many as in 2019
WaPo Comment: Mental health days are legitimate; just ask the kids
Editorial: State’s cannabis industry needs fair, focused rules
Editorial: Welcome The Herald’s newest writers, your neighbors
Letter: We shouldn’t legitimize uninformed opinions
Letter: Electoral college a throwback to Holy Roman Empire

Federal Way Mirror
Op-ed: Post-pandemic world is an opportunity for our youth

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
As wildfire season approaches, state crews use ‘thinning’ to limit danger at Green Mountain
‘Nothing we’ve ever seen before:’ Boom brings thousands of housing units to Kitsap County
New class of Navy frigates will be homeported at Naval Station Everett

News Tribune (subscription required)
Washington launched a program to limit vaccine waste. Here’s how providers are using it
Pierce County reports fewer than 50 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
Opinion: Sound Transit pumps brakes on projects costing billions. Here’s how Tacoma will feel it
Opinion: Imagine Tacoma as smorgasbord of housing options. Imagine us getting growth right

Olympian (subscription required)
Opinion: Tumwater pushes ahead on affordable housing efforts, as crisis keeps growing

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Vaccination clinics set this week as lottery begins
EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers housing grants
Health officers: COVID still poses a danger

Puget Sound Business Journal
Exclusive: Washington state, software firm traded blame over unemployment fraud
Uneven recovery: 35% of small businesses might not survive the summer, survey finds
Opinion: Boeing may have moved on — but have we?

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Many Seattle-area school districts returning to in-person graduation ceremonies
Where have all the waiters gone? On the cusp of reopening, a labor shortage threatens Washington restaurants’ recovery
The enchanting world of beavers in King County — and how they might benefit a warming planet
Voter suppression laws just ‘Jim Crow in new clothes’
Opinion: Create safe environments to keep kids moving, more important now than ever

South Seattle Emerald
Thirty-nine Percent: The uphill battle for oversight in King County
Opinion: Naomi Osaka prioritized her mental health. It’s time we followed suit
Mayor and Council unveil economic relief plan, CD gets more affordable housing
Weekend long reads: America’s complicated beliefs on race, opportunity, and policing
How South King County rideshare drivers weathered the pandemic
Can the Seattle Police Department consent decree be fixed?

Tri-City Herald
More Tri-Cities area COVID deaths, as new confirmed case counts jump this week
Arsonist sets wooden roller coaster ablaze at Idaho theme park, officials say
Are you eligible for Washington’s vaccine lottery? So far, finding out is tough
Hydro racing’s all-time winningest driver is back in the cockpit. 1st stop Tri-Cities
Is a Tri-Cities port being ‘sneaky’ about waterfront housing options near Clover Island?

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Columbia Pulp reopens Lyons Ferry plant
Walla Walla social media restaurant directory born in pandemic evolves as community needs change
Spring elections see two new school board directors at Athena-Weston
Learning by doing: WWCC nursing students get early start through extern program at Providence St. Mary
Walla Walla Community College to offer more in-person learning in summer, fall

Washington Post
FDA approves first drug to slow decline of Alzheimer’s disease
Despite pandemic, level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hits historic levels
Harris arrives in Guatemala to tackle migration causes

Yakima Herald
New report addresses impacts of legacy pesticides and how to clean them up
2020 wildfires left endangered species in Central Washington at risk
Washington utility has no plans to shut off power for fires

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Confusion surrounds Washington’s vaccination rate
Most 2nd-degree murder cases mean $1M+ in bail. Officers in Ellis death got much less
Seattle advocates push to extend governor’s eviction moratorium
Washington utility has no plans to shut off power for fires
Gov. Inslee says Washington will reopen June 30 even if vaccination goal isn’t reached

KNKX FM
Plans to reopen feel different for rural hospitals – just like the pandemic itself
Native leader calls him a ‘snake,’ but Inslee defends veto of tribal consent in cap-and-trade law

KUOW FM
Pandemic blog for the Seattle area
How Do You Prepare For A Million Workers To Return To The Office? Ask The Government
Working In Sweatpants May Be Over As Companies Contemplate The Great Office Return
This Sikh doctor helped bring vaccines to a Renton temple — and it worked
‘They should be alive:’ Families, advocates honor Washingtonians killed by police
How low wages and high rent helped Covid spread from a wedding in Kent to nearly 300
On Asian America: Living in the rural NW, historical and contemporary stories
The problems with Washington’s prison healthcare system, ferry service, and vaccine lottery, this week

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MyNorthwest
Federal Way expands hazard pay ordinance to smaller grocery stores
Two-alarm Parkland fire leaves 20 people homeless
Seattle-Bremerton ferry route returns to two-boat service
COVID updates: White House celebrates 70% vaccination for WA, state says not yet
Seattle DOT installing vertical posts on Aurora Bridge
Man shot, killed in attempted carjacking in SoDo neighborhood
Dry, warm spring weather expected to continue through summer
Judge strikes down lawsuit that sought to overturn Seattle big business tax
Police rifle stolen in 2020 Seattle riot recovered
Skagit Valley Hospital, other North Sound facilities filling up
State troopers trying to find rock thrower along I-90
First-of-its-kind murder trial against Auburn police officer set for early 2022
Washington’s child care crisis poised to get even bleaker post-pandemic

Slog
Slog PM: Judge OKs Seattle’s JumpStart Tax, Facebook Bans Trump for Two More Years, the Bus to the Mountains Starts Tomorrow

West Seattle Blog
Here’s what’s happening at Camp Second Chance, West Seattle’s only tiny-house encampment

Friday, June 4

Washington dangles $1M jackpot, wide variety of other prizes for getting a COVID vaccine
The state will give away more than $2 million in prizes as an incentive to lead people to get their COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday, including a $1 million grand prize. Those cash drawings are the biggest part of an incentive package that also includes tuition money for students and tickets to flights and sports games, among other things. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren)

Coronavirus is more contagious now than last year as variants spread in King County
As Seattleites emerge from quarantine to celebrate warm weather and vaccination, ominous news comes from public health experts. People who are not yet vaccinated are more likely to catch Covid-19 now than we all were around this time last year. Consider June last year: near total lockdown. This is because there are more variants, which are more contagious. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

Looking to escape wildfire smoke in WA this year? A new tool could help
When a supermassive smoke plume blanketed Washington last September, all eyes turned to the Washington State Department of Ecology. Less than a year later and just in time for wildfire season, Ecology has a new tool in its toolbelt. The new five-day automated smoke forecast is accessible as part of Ecology’s online smoke map, with days three through five similar to the existing two-day forecast, but using slightly different streams of information.
Continue reading at Crosscut. (Sarah Hoffman)

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Associated Press
Washington vaccination lottery: cash prize, tuition, flights
Transportation crews to set Asian giant hornet traps
Navy destroyer causes oil spill in Port Townsend Bay
Judge: US can’t delay challenge to public land coal sales
US adds 559K jobs as firms still struggle to fill positions
US jobless claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Report: Tacoma could divert many emergency calls to civilians

Aberdeen Daily World
Editorial: Inslee’s recent vetoes may have cost him key allies (Mullet)

Auburn Reporter
Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom sees 39 new COVID-19 cases as state, county and a grocer offer vaccine incentives
Get a COVID shot and possibly win $1M? It’s one of many WA state incentives available
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Thursday in Washington state
You can visit Washington state parks for free on 4 days in June. Here’s what to know
Can you get a COVID vaccine at the same time as other vaccinations? What experts say
Gov. Inslee introduces the ‘Shot of a Lifetime’ giveaway series
Common arthritis drug may weaken COVID vaccine responses, study finds

Capital Press
High-risk part of fire season arrives in some of West

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Fire-prone weather warning goes into effect

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Passions escalate as Sound Transit ponders project delays
As vax rates ease, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Panel to hear input on 1st Congressional District boundaries
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Bloomberg Comment: What’s behind justices’ unanimous ruling for police?
WaPo Comment: Labor, wage upheavals followed ‘Black Death,’ too

Island’s Weekly
Opinion: Open letter to the Lopez community

News Tribune (subscription required)
Homebound but need a COVID shot? This Pierce County program can help
In-home vaccinations reaching those unable to get out

North American Post
On Nikkei and Cross-Racial Solidarity: Three Seattle-Area Artist/Activist Perspectives, Part 2

Peninsula Daily News
State issues drought advisory for most of Washington

Puget Sound Business Journal
Biden’s budget includes $331M for regional transit projects
UW to require all employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by fall
Forget corporate HQs. Cities are offering cash to remote workers.
Vaccinated Washington residents will have a shot at winning $1M lottery and other prizes
Amazon’s Ring to make future police requests for security footage public

Seattle Times (subscription required)
He was sentenced to life for a string of robberies in Seattle. A new state law paved the way for his release.
Washington dangles $1M jackpot, wide variety of other prizes for getting a COVID vaccine
Who’s eligible for Washington’s COVID vaccine lottery? Here’s everything you need to know
COVID variants get new names — and still are a concern if more people aren’t vaccinated
Seattle mayor’s equity task force releases recommendations on how to spend millions on communities of color
Seattle Times sues city of Seattle over Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages during protests
With Biden in office, UW, Inslee seek to return once-jailed scholar to Washington state

South Seattle Emerald
Storme Webber memorializes BIPOC activism during the AIDS crisis
Metro reveals plans for RapidRide I-line stations in South King County

South Whidbey Record
Auditor issues finding against district

Spokesman Review
With new state guidelines, Spokane opts to reopen splash pads
New jobless claims continue decline in Spokane County

Washington Post
CDC director urges parents to vaccinate teens, noting increased hospitalization rates
U.S. economy adds 559,000 jobs in May, as the recovery shows signs of strength
Facebook to end a longtime exception made for politicians who break its rules
How we can learn from Naomi Osaka to prioritize mental health
Report does not confirm, or rule out, extraterrestrial activity in unexplained aerial events

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Council members voice concerns about mayor’s part in Health Board actions
Getting closure: Yakima Valley graduation ceremonies will be more normal this year
Coronavirus update: 27 new cases in Yakima County Thursday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington introduces COVID-19 vaccine lottery with $1 million jackpot, other cash prizes
As Washington rolls out a vaccine lottery, some say they still aren’t getting the shot
‘It’s a nuisance’: Container ships anchored in Puget Sound causing headaches for neighbors
Child tax credit opt-outs start in 4 weeks: Here’s what we know
Crews to set at least 1,200 Asian giant hornet traps across Washington this summer

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Money, tuition and tickets: Inslee announces new statewide lottery, vaccination incentives

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee: State offering cash, college tuition, sports tickets in new COVID vaccine lottery
SoDo homeless camp stirs concern but residents say they haven’t been offered housing
Seattle plans to clear Olga Park homeless camp where man was killed

KNKX FM
State hopes cash and prizes will motivate people to get COVID vaccine

KUOW FM
Washington to Award Vaccination Prizes, Including $1m Jackpot
Coronavirus is more contagious now than last year as variants spread in King County
Pandemic blog for the Seattle area
Stuck in jail, waiting for a psychiatric bed. COVID-19 made an old problem worse
Hiring Picked Up Last Month, A Relief For An Economy Desperate For Workers
KUOW asks Seattle: How would you address homelessness?

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘Shot of a Lifetime:’ Washington launches vaccine lottery with $2 million cash prizes, tuition, flights
Pierce County encouraging vaccinations with giveaways
UW requiring COVID vaccines for all employees, students by the fall
EWU changes course, now says students & faculty must get vaccine to be in class
Expect larger kindergarten class sizes in some schools across Washington state this fall

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Crosscut
Looking to escape wildfire smoke in WA this year? A new tool could help

Slog
Slog AM: So-So Job Report, Seattle Times Sues Durkan Over Missing Texts, The Sound of Global Capitalism Keeping People Up at Night on Whidbey Island

Thursday, June 3

Washington Department of Health launches Care-a-Van mobile vaccination unit
The Washington State Department of Health has launched its mobile Covid-19 vaccine unit, called Care-a-Van, Secretary of Health Umair Shah said during a media briefing Wednesday morning. The creation of the mobile unit comes at a time where demand for the vaccine is waning and the state is approaching a full reopening date of June 30. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (Anthony Bolante)

Communities on the Margins Brace for End of the Eviction Moratorium
Washington’s statewide eviction moratorium expires on June 30, leaving a large number of low-income and vulnerable residents at risk of eviction, even as they struggle to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. State and local governments stepped in to prevent evictions by passing new renters’ rights bills while the pandemic raged through Washington. Hundreds of millions of dollars have poured into rental assistance programs, largely from the massive federal government spending plan passed under the Trump administration. The American Rescue Plan Act, passed in March under the Biden administration, will push those numbers higher. Continue reading at South Seattle Emerald. (Aaron Souza)

Opinion: Sen. Andy Billig, Rep. Timm Ormsby, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli: Focus on key priorities made historic 2021 session a success
When a crisis bears down, you can panic, ignore it and hope for the best, or confront it head-on. We chose to confront the COVID-19 pandemic with every available legislative tool to protect and help workers, families, and small businesses that were hit hardest. That’s the story of the 2021 legislative session, the first mostly remote session in our state’s history, and one that we believe put our state on a more sustainable path for generations to come. Continue reading at Spokesman Review.

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Associated Press
WSU creates Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, Outreach
Washington state county bans use of facial recognition
Judge who made racist comments on hot mic intends to retire
Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge prompts evacuations
US jobless claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom updates COVID-19 case rates, vaccination data. Here’s how school regions are doing
Watch live: Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will give COVID-19 update at 2:30 p.m.
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
Whatcom vaccinations fall off track for 70% by June 30, as 21 new COVID-19 cases reported
County Council helps Whatcom Land Trust save old-growth trees, help salmon. Here’s how
Lumber prices still sky-high amid COVID shortage. What’s being done to get costs down?

Columbian
Email claiming to be from Washington State Department of Licensing is scam
Report chronicles missteps by Washington, other state unemployment agencies that left millions in the lurch
In Our View: Improvement in education happens locally

The Daily News
Cowlitz Indian Tribe donates its share of property taxes and more, totaling $500,000
Marijuana retailer opens in Woodland where selling cannabis is prohibited
Managed DNR land to grow by 266 acres in Wahkiakum County

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
New rules are issued on the use of face masks in agricultural workers’ homes

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Federal aid sought to give aging U.S. 2 trestle a facelift
Navy picks Everett as homeport for new class of frigates
Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Bloomberg Comment: Virus study, manipulation need closer oversight

The Inlander
The forecast calls for a fire-filled season

News Tribune (subscription required)
Could trained civilians take over some police work in Tacoma? Here’s what a study found
Food bank for military families coming to Pierce County

New York Times
Covid Live Updates: White House Outlines Plan to Send 25 Million Shots to World
The U.S. Economy Is Sending Confusing Signals. What’s Going On?
Harris Asked to Lead on Voting Rights. She Has Her Work Cut Out for Her.

Peninsula Daily News
Olympic Discovery Trail idea draws opposition
Jefferson PUD approves electric rate increase

Puget Sound Business Journal
Washington Department of Health launches Care-a-Van mobile vaccination unit
Seattle law firm launches initiative backed by large companies to diversify boardrooms
Greater Seattle Partners unveils plan for more equitable economic growth post-Covid
SBA’s PPP is closed. Here’s the status of its other grant and loan programs.
EEOC issues new guidance for employers on vaccine. But gray areas remain.

Seattle Medium
City Of Seattle To Host Pop-up Vaccination Clinics Across The City This Week

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Gov. Inslee set to announce incentives for Washington residents to get a COVID vaccine
Another casualty of COVID: mental health, drug treatment for Seattle’s homeless people (Davis)
Naomi Osaka prioritized her mental health. It’s time we followed suit
As Burien restaurants try to stay afloat during pandemic, city says food trucks can wait
Puget Sound Energy turns to Montana wind power in push to reduce carbon emissions
Seattle small businesses, neighborhoods to get $23M in aid under mayor’s recovery plan

South Seattle Emerald
Communities on the margins brace for end of the eviction moratorium
DOH launches mobile vaccine outreach program as state approaches vaccination goals
Photo Essay: ‘Honoring our Black Wall Streets’ commemorates Tulsa Massacre

Spokesman Review
Opinion: Sen. Andy Billig, Rep. Timm Ormsby, and Rep. Marcus Riccelli: Focus on key priorities made historic 2021 session a success
Spokane Public Schools investigating industrial revolution lesson at Sacajawea that parent says was racist
Spokane rushes rental assistance as eviction deadline looms
Covid outbreak at Spokane retirement community affects 36, but officials say it would have been much worse without vaccines

Tri-City Herald
$30 million CBC recreation center is half way done
Tri-Cities police want ‘decisive’ action on mental health. These tax changes could help
Pop-up COVID vaccine clinics open. New Tri-Cities locations and hours

Vancouver Business Journal
Vaccines are a shot in the arm for small business

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Walla Walla City Council to resume in-person meetings this month
Dayton school leaders plan forum for talks on vaping, other concerns

Washington Post
In Texas, a struggle to memorialize a brutal lynching as resistance grows to teaching historical racism
Biden offers tax concession in infrastructure talks with key Republican
As a vet spoke about Memorial Day’s roots in Black history, his mic was cut. It was no accident.

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima looks at new ordinance, harsh penalties to fight street racing
Gathering in Toppenish honors children who died at Kamloops Indian school
Coronavirus update: Nine new cases in Yakima County Wednesday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Participants as young as six months wanted for COVID-19 vaccine trial in Seattle
Inslee to unveil new COVID-19 vaccine incentives alongside Washington lottery director
Could the US-Canada border reopen in some capacity on June 22?
Everett removes barriers at abortion protest site after complaints from pro-life group

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Hackers claim to release stolen data from Clover Park School District; district investigation continues
Seattle Fire announces multiple pop-up vaccination sites around Seattle

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Push to vaccinate more people with state’s economy set to fully reopen in 4 weeks
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce COVID-19 vaccine incentives
Seattle hospital seeks kids as young as 6 months for COVID vaccine trials
State health officials report nearly 700 new coronavirus cases Wednesday
Two new tiny house villages to open in Seattle this summer

KNKX FM
Low-income college students barred from some housing by tax law, so Seattle group builds solution
Judge orders WA to stop suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid tickets
Listen: Unaccompanied children protest conditions at Northwest youth detention centers

KUOW FM
A long haul: Reporter’s snail-slow recovery after Covid-19
Pandemic blog for the Seattle area

Q13 TV (Fox)
Inslee, director of Washington State Lottery to announce incentives for getting a COVID-19 vaccine
Seattle Airbnbs fully booked for summer as industry experts point to once-in-a-century travel boom

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MyNorthwest
State not seeing more COVID breakthrough cases than expected
Family: Black students in Spokane upset by school project to clean cotton
Vaccine-mobile to bring COVID-19 vaccines to the people
Washington, Seattle eviction moratoriums set to expire at end of June
Republican leaders again call on Gov. Inslee to fully reopen Washington

West Seattle Blog
PRIDE MONTH: White Center flag-raising at Delridge/Roxbury

Wednesday, June 2

For some, advance Child Tax Credit payments will be lifeline
Families in need of a pick-me-up can expect some support soon, if they choose to accept it. In mid-July, the IRS will begin making advanced payments of the Child Tax Credit. Families who qualify can receive up to $300 a month — $3,600 for the 2021 tax year — for each child under the age of 6. They also can receive as much as $250 a month — $3,000 total — for each child 6 to 17 years old. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Andy Bronson)

Tribes are working together to vaccinate students
On May 10, Pfizer became the first vaccine approved for those ages 12 to 15. Tribes acted quickly: On May 17, both the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes hosted a joint clinic to vaccinate young people — Native and non-Native alike — in their area. Of the 300 vaccines the tribes had ready to use that day, they ended up vaccinating 136 people. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Lindsey Wasson)

Washington businesses prepare for a full reopening at the end of June
Businesses across Washington state are set to fully reopen on June 30 after Gov. Jay Inslee set that date as part of his “Healthy Washington – Roadmap To Recovery” plan. The reopening date could come sooner if Washington is able to get 70% or more of its residents vaccinated against COVID-19. The most recent data from the Washington State Department of Health shows that only 62.6% of the state’s residents have initiated the vaccine process. Continue reading at KING 5.

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Associated Press
State relaxes some emergency COVID-19 rules for ag workers
Charges after US Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups
Trial to determine if GEO must pay detainees minimum wage

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom vaccinations on track for 70% by June 29, but 37 new COVID-19 cases reported
State to trap Asian giant hornets in Whatcom County. Citizen-scientist trappers are welcomed
Whatcom sees 35 new COVID-19 cases before the holiday, hospitalizations double in four days
U.S. Coast Guard ship that once plied Puget Sound headed to SE Asia for new mission
Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers confirmed Tuesday in Washington state
Stressed about being back in crowds as COVID restrictions ease? Experts offer advice
COVID variants have been renamed to avoid ‘stigmatizing’ labels. Here’s what to know

Columbian
Washington Republican leaders knock L&I mask mandate
In Our View: Case shows need, challenge of police reform

The Daily News
Housing plan updates aim to direct federal funds for Longview and Kelso residents

Everett Herald (subscription required)
For some, advance Child Tax Credit payments will be lifeline
Vaccination rates in the county vary greatly by location
State panel upholds suspension of Monroe prison doctor
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
First-ever Dine Out Snohomish County is happening in June
Pot users welcome: Amazon won’t test jobseekers for cannabis
WaPo Comment: There’s no patriotism in refusing covid vaccine
Editorial: Inslee’s recent vetos may prove costly to his goals (Mullet)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Memorial Day weekend brings busiest day for Washington State Ferries since pandemic began

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County sees decline in COVID case counts; data backlog affecting weekend totals

New York Times
Stimulus Checks Substantially Reduced Hardship, Study Shows
Biden will announce free child care through major providers for vaccination appointments.

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County confirms 1 death, 457 cases last week as it refocuses vaccine clinics
Is a YouTuber part of the news media? WA Supreme Court gives guidance in recent ruling
Our society is aging along with us. Are we ready for what lies ahead?

Puget Sound Business Journal
Better days ahead for Boeing as air traffic recovers, analyst says
SBA watchdog saw a 20,000% increase in complaints during Covid-19. The fallout will continue for years.
Tacoma council delays Town Center decision after local developers question deal

Seattle Medium
City Announces Summer Street Use Permit Opportunities To Support Neighborhood Activation And Business Reopening
Facial Recognition Technology Ban Passed By King County Council
County Council Unanimously Approves Motion To Include Substance Use Disorder Supports In The Best Starts For Kids Levy

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington state to pay $3.25 million, admitting medical negligence in Monroe prison death
Check your toll balance: Good To Go website will be down 2 weeks for software switch
New program to diversify corporate boards gets backing by Seattle-area companies
King County Council bans use of facial recognition technology by Sheriff’s Office, other agencies
Editorial: Community courts are a model for others to follow

Spokesman Review
Spokane Fire Department to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics starting today
Spokane Public Schools closes in on plan for new boundaries, but concerns over equity linger
Spokane city council still undecided on future meeting format as Washington’s reopening looms
Spokane health district administrator to appear at formal state Board of Health hearing over Lutz firing
Child younger than 10 dies of COVID-19 as Spokane Regional Health District investigates
Opinion: Rowena Pineda: The road back to normal needs a fully funded STA

Tri-City Herald
Franklin County wants voters to cut Tri-Cities transit sales taxes to pay for mental health
More Tri-Cities people hospitalized with COVID, despite dramatic May drop in new cases
100+ degree highs could melt Tri-Cities records this week. Then the wind is back
Tri-Cities hotels, restaurants are hiring. But where are the workers?

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Plaza Way crews begin new section of road work
College Place police warn of fake drug-debt scam

Washington Post
Here’s where GOP lawmakers have passed new voting restrictions around the country
The pandemic is getting worse, even when it seems like it’s getting better
Snubbed, fired and vilified, opposition lawmakers unite in disdain for Netanyahu
Opinion: Why we’ll remember Biden’s Tulsa speech

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima council supports efforts to combat climate change
Yakima County reports 94 COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Tuesday
Opinion: We embrace diversity in nature, why not in our neighbors?

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Thurston County judge signs order halting license suspensions for unpaid tickets
Washington businesses prepare for a full reopening at the end of June
Tulsa Race Massacre: A century later, calls for justice remain

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Firefighters concerned about dry conditions across Washington

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Tacoma officials say system will work in cases of three accused police officers
Durkan says Seattle Public Schools need to clear homeless camp near school
Bonney Lake bans requirements to prove COVID-19 vaccination status
Amtrak running test trains at site of deadly 2017 derailment over I-5
King County is first in the country to ban facial recognition software
Expect long lines for Washington state ferries due to service, repair issues
City will review each homeless camp before deciding to remove it, Durkan says
Washington Medical Commission suspends license of former head doctor at Monroe prison

KNKX FM
Listen: Washington on track to reopen, but some rules raise eyebrows

KUOW FM
These Kent Women Wanted Covid Vaccines but Leaving Home Was Too Hard
Pandemic blog for the Seattle area
A Guide To Gender Identity Terms
Utility bills late? Seattle will give you until 2022 to start paying them back
The vehicle checkpoints and fencing are gone, but security concerns remain at Washington’s Capitol
King County bans facial recognition software in government agencies
Should businesses have to keep track of employee vaccinations?

NW Public Radio
Vehicle Checkpoints And Fencing Are Gone, But Security Concerns Remain At Washington’s Capitol (Frockt, Kuderer)

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Businessman bails out three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis

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Crosscut
Washington’s legal system severely backlogged following pandemic
Tribes are working together to vaccinate students

MyNorthwest
Republican leaders again call on Gov. Inslee to fully reopen Washington
UW study reveals changes in work, leisure habits during pandemic
State gears up for Asian giant hornet trapping, spotting season

Slog
Slog PM: 100 Years Since the Tulsa Race Massacre, This Bisexual Wishes You a Happy Pride, and a Warm Week Is Here
New Study: Seattle’s I-5 Is a “Freeway Without a Future”

West Seattle Blog
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Tuesday, June 1

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)