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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)

Q13 TV (Fox)
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
FERRY FARES: Comment time for 2 increase options

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)

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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

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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

Friday, May 28

Manuel Ellis yelled, ‘Can’t breathe,’ before dying in police restraints. Three officers now face charges.
Just before midnight in March 2020, Manuel Ellis set out on his usual jaunt to pick up a late-night snack at his local 7-Eleven in Tacoma, Wash. But his stroll home was abruptly interrupted when police officers sprang out of their patrol car, wrestled Ellis to the ground, restrained his neck and legs, handcuffed him and Tasered him. “Can’t breathe, sir,” Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, pleaded in an incident caught on video. Minutes later, he was dead. Ellis’s death sparked protests over police brutality against people of color, inspiring Tacoma’s mayor to condemn the officers and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) to order an independent investigation. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and City Council members plan to spend $128 million this year on COVID-19 recovery programs and projects they say would complement King County’s investments. (Amanda Snyder / The Seattle Times, file)

King County passes $631M rescue plan for COVID recovery; Seattle unveils its $128M proposal
The first area in the United States to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis last year is about to get a nearly $1 billion shot in the arm to aid in its recovery, thanks mostly to money allocated to Seattle and King County from the American Rescue Plan Act that President Biden signed in March. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder/The Seattle Times)

Drought advisory issued for most of Washington
The state Department of Ecology on Thursday issued a drought advisory for most of Washington, including all areas east of the Cascade Range, portions of southwest Washington, and the Washington coast. March through April was the fourth driest such period for Washington since 1895, the agency said. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Tim Matsui/Liaison)

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Associated Press
Idaho lieutenant governor bans masks while governor is away
Murder charges filed against Tacoma cops in Black man’s death
State issues drought advisory for most of Washington, including Yakima County
Restoration project aims to restore critical salmon habitat
US Supreme Court asked to not consider Wyoming coal lawsuit
Officers face charges in restraint death of Black man
Manuel Ellis yelled, ‘Can’t breathe,’ before dying in police restraints. Three officers now face charges.

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom hospitalizations related to COVID-19 jump by five, 30 new cases reported by state
Whatcom County COVID-19 death rate drops as 36 new cases reported
Weather for the Whatcom holiday weekend will be ‘kind of unusual’
U.S.-Canada border rules ‘likely to change’ June 22, but no official word yet
3 Tacoma officers involved in Manuel Ellis’ death charged with 2nd-degree murder, manslaughter
Here are Thursday’s COVID-19 case numbers for Washington state
These apples were thought to be extinct. They’ve been discovered growing in Northwest
Exclusive | 2nd nuclear power reactor considered for Eastern Washington
Nearly half of COVID patients left hospital with loss of physical abilities, study finds
Coronavirus weekly need-to-know: Life insurance, myocarditis, CVS prizes & more
New round of stimulus checks going out to Americans, IRS says. Who’s getting one?

Columbian
In Our View: Inslee, lawmakers make digital divide wider

El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Yakima Health District: Effort to continue with vaccination in mobile units
COVID-19 testing sites closed in Sunnyside, Yakima due to high winds
La Casa Hogar continues to help the community protect itself in the pandemic

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Alleged racist remarks at basketball game to be investigated
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: Market can’t fix child care’s dire shortage of workers
WaPo Comment: Reporter fired over bosses’ bad faith, not her tweets
Letter: GOP chair left out details in criticism of Democrats
Letter: This is the party that GOP county chair is proud of?

High Country News
Ongoing fish kill on the Klamath River is an ‘absolute worst-case scenario’

The New Republic
Jay Inslee and the American Desire to Put Tribes in Their Place (Van De Wege)

New York Times
Where Wind and Solar Power Need to Grow for America to Meet Its Goals
Biden’s Fossil Fuel Moves Clash With Pledges on Climate Change
Covid Live Updates: As Cases Wane, U.S. Looks Forward to a More Normal Summer

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam residents tell why they got the shot

Port Townsend Leader
Vaccinated woman was fourth to die from COVID-19 in Jefferson County
PT school board honors COVID heroes

Puget Sound Business Journal
Help is on the way for Washington parents struggling with child care (Senn)
UW-based program for underserved businesses gets $8M donation
These metros could be most susceptible to the labor shortage
Hit with $17M in FAA penalties, Boeing to study its readiness to boost 737 Max production
$128M Seattle rescue proposal includes aid for housing, business recovery
Report: Almost 80% of Seattle-area home offers face a bidding war
The SBA’s $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund needs more money. Help could be on the way.
Opinion: Our ‘Brave Commitment’ is to find solutions for nonprofit funding

Seattle Times (subscription required)
3 Tacoma officers charged with felonies in the killing of Manuel Ellis
King County passes $631M rescue plan for COVID recovery; Seattle unveils its $128M proposal
Surprise! Seattle was the fastest-growing big U.S. city in 2020
Students, faculty at Seattle universities join national push for change at campus police departments

South Seattle Emerald
Three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis
A Director’s Downfall: The uphill battle for oversight in King County
With most Seattleites vaccinated, Durkan announces mass-vaccination site closures
Washington vaccinations still short of public health goal

Tri-City Herald
Connell basketball teams banned from competing after racist comments
2 days, 2 Tri-Cities drivers speeding 110+ mph through town
Blowing dust triggers chain-reaction crash, closes WA state highway at Hanford barricade
2nd nuclear power reactor considered for Eastern Washington
Next stop San Diego. New direct flight from Tri-Cities starts this week
Drought warning issued for Eastern Washington. What it means for wildfires and farms
Neighbors heard an explosion, then flames destroyed a Benton City house
WA swimming pools with lifeguard shortages get a break from new certification guidelines

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Weston Middle School students ditch electronics, head outside
WWPS continues vaccine clinics as district hopes for a more normal fall

Washington Post
Five days, 100 vaccine doses and a wildfire of conspiracy theories
Yes, we’ll probably need coronavirus booster shots. But which one?
At home, tiki bars and beer caves shielded them from life’s troubles. They were killed at work.
The unseen covid-19 risk for unvaccinated people
Facebook’s AI treats Palestinian activists like it treats American Black activists. It blocks them.

Yakima Herald Republic
Prom returns to Yakima Valley schools
Coronavirus update: 36 new cases in Yakima County Thursday
DNR expands burn restrictions, increases fire danger rating in Yakima area
Yakima City Hall, other city facilities will re-open on June 1

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Three Tacoma officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis expected in court Friday
‘A dire situation’: Busy travel weekend spells trouble for Washington state ferries
Tacoma officers charged and jailed in Manuel Ellis’s death still being paid (Morgan)
Most of Washington state is under a drought advisory: Officials worry for wildfire season
Heavily armed man arrested aboard Washington state ferry
Got vaccinated? Kroger stores including Fred Meyer and QFC offering a $1 million prize
Washington women brewers echo calls for reckoning on sexism in craft beer industry
No, $20 billion is not enough money to eradicate homelessness in the US

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
3 Tacoma police officers charged in Manuel Ellis’ death
Seattle outlines plans to spend $128 million in federal COVID relief money
Idaho lieutenant governor bans masks while governor away
Washington Court: YouTube channel not consider media under records law

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Mannie Ellis case: Three Tacoma police officers charged in his death during 2020 arrest
With charges filed against 3 officers, what are next steps in Mannie Ellis’ murder case?
Seattle city officials announce ‘Seattle Rescue Plan’ to aid in coronavirus recovery
Vancouver’s new plan for homeless includes city-supported campsites
League bans Connell High School teams from postseason after racist incident
Man who went viral for turning himself into police now a Veterans Court graduate

KNKX FM
Charges are ‘a blessing,’ but work is far from over, says Manuel Ellis’ family
Three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis
Statements from state, local officials on charges in Manuel Ellis’ death
British Columbia will start lifting COVID restrictions

KUOW FM
Photos: Along ‘red Road to D.c.,’ Lummi Nation Carvers Call for the Protection of Sacred Lands
‘Somber harvest’: crops may fail, cattle sold as the Northwest descends Into drought
Pandemic blog: Updates for western Washington
Teachers Say Laws Banning Critical Race Theory Are Putting A Chill On Their Lessons
Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office
Homebuyers Squeezed As Western States See Prices Double Or More In Last Decade
On Asian America: Not backing down
3 Tacoma officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis

KXLY (ABC)
Washington prepares to increase wildfire resources
‘I had nothing’: Malden wildfire victims reflect on lessons learned in tragic day

Q13 TV (Fox)
2 Tacoma officers charged with murder in death of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis; 3rd officer charged with manslaughter
Manuel Ellis’ mom: ‘My son was used as a sacrifice’
Attorney James Bible speaks at briefing following officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis
Idaho lieutenant governor bans mask mandates

Web

Crosscut
Cruise ships returning to Seattle as pandemic restrictions ease
Seattle’s COVID relief money to focus on direct aid, housing

MyNorthwest
Washington Supreme Court rules that YouTube channel isn’t legally a news media outlet
CDC to investigate WA myocarditis cases and possible link to COVID vaccine
Officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis arrested, booked into jail
Man arrested with semi-automatic weapon on Washington State Ferry
Tacoma Police Department releases statement after charges in Manuel Ellis case
Family, attorney react to charging decision in Manuel Ellis case
Leaders unveil ‘Seattle Rescue Plan’ to aid city’s post-pandemic recovery
WA Sec of Health: COVID will be here a ‘long time’ without enough immunity
Bill from Sen. Murray aims to alleviate child hunger when schools close
Tacoma police union reacts to charges in Manual Ellis case
15 cases of E. coli in Washington linked to PCC brand yogurt
7th Washington resident arrested in US Capitol insurrection
Drought advisory issued for most of Washington

Slog
Slog PM: Tacoma Cops Charged with Murder and Manslaughter, Seattle Keeps Growing, Fires Still Suck
What to Expect for the 2021 Fire Season

Thursday, May 27

New options for public to engage remotely with Legislature worked
While this fully remote session had its share of frustrating moments, the greater than average degree of remote public engagement in the legislative process was a step in the right direction. Full remote testimony along with the ability to send written testimony and sign on as for or against bills without having to travel to Olympia was a clear win for citizens. As a result, tens of thousands of individuals let legislators know their opinions. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ted S. Warren)

Economic recovery could take years for women who lost jobs during pandemic — even with Biden’s plans
Women who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic could be waiting until 2023 to work again, experts warn, even if economic initiatives President Joe Biden has proposed become law. It could take more than two years for women’s employment to return to pre-pandemic levels because the industries women worked in were hit the hardest, according to the National Women’s Law Center, an organization that publishes monthly reports on how the pandemic is affecting women’s employment. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (David Goldman)

Opioid treatment meds could be used more effectively in Washington, researchers say
University of Washington School of Medicine research shows a drug to treat opioid addiction isn’t being used as effectively as it could be. Caleb Banta-Green, addictions specialist at the school and author of the study, looked at around 25,000 buprenorphine prescriptions in Washington between 2014 and 2017. He found that, on average, patients only stayed on the medication for 84 days. But he said long-term use of the addiction treatment medication, longer than six months, is necessary for patients to stay in recovery. Continue reading at KNKX. (UW Medicine)