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Wednesday, July 29

County prosecutor pushes back on recommendation that ‘racial equity’ guide local justice system
Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell has recommended county commissioners remove the phrase “racial equity” from a set of criminal justice goals they may adopt, over concerns the word “equity” could be used to “adjust the scales” of justice, he said Tuesday. The racial equity goal is one of several guiding principles drawn up by a task force of community members, activists, elected officials and stakeholders in the criminal justice system that was created to put forward justice reforms. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jesse Tinsley)

State passes 54k cases; reopening phases paused indefinitely
In a press release Tuesday the governor’s office said Inslee: “extended the pause indefinitely on counties moving ahead in the Safe Start Washington plan.” The release also included a memo with additional guidance about the Safe Start plan. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (George Calin)

The uncertain future of capitalism after coronavirus
Fasten your seatbelt, because we’re about to take a whirlwind tour of a very big question: Can capitalism survive? The first challenge is political. To people on the progressive end of the political spectrum, taxing the rich and expanding the public sector are not hard pills to swallow. But in case you haven’t noticed, we often don’t get what we want. The economic elites who have amassed so much of society’s wealth and political power have a different agenda. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Seattle PI via MOHAI)

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Associated Press
Oregon governor says US agents will begin leaving Portland
Seattle mayor says U.S. agents have demobilized, left city
Government workers to work remotely until 2021 due to virus
Troubles abound, Boeing losses bloom to $2.4 billion in 2Q
Virus and grounded plane send Boeing to $2.4 billion 2Q loss
Portland fining feds for unpermitted fence near courthouse
Oregon students may not get back to classrooms this fall
Oregon governor: US agents to begin ‘phased withdrawal’ from Portland following clashes with protesters
Whale beached in Ocean Shores died from blunt force trauma
GOP’s jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn
Phased reopening pause due to virus extended indefinitely

Aberdeen Daily World
Hot, dry weather prompts state burn ban through Sept. 30
Commentary: U.S. stumbled badly with coronavirus testing. How will it distribute 300 million doses of vaccine?

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom ‘listening session’ on systemic racism begins. Here’s how to join in
Whatcom County sees one death, 18 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, state says
Inslee extends pause on phases indefinitely, updates Safe Start guidance
This scenic road will close for two weeks starting Aug. 3
Crowds at Bellingham parks with water access sparking COVID-19 concerns
Washington reports 884 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths Tuesday
With wildfire danger increasing, an outdoor burn ban has been issued in Washington state
Coronavirus updates: State passes 54k cases; reopening phases paused indefinitely

Bothell Reporter
Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals
Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Capital Press
Lawsuit targets GE labeling rules

Columbian
Camas chalk murals defaced, repeatedly removed
37 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Clark County

The Daily News
County COVID data shows workplaces, gatherings top infection sources
Longview board fields questions on plans to reopen schools

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Passenger service resumes at Paine Field on Saturday
Local COVID-19 case rates soar to springtime peak levels
WaPo Comment: John Lewis’ conscience should weigh on Congress

Highline Times
Nearly $30 billion in PPP, EIDL funds approved for Pacific Northwest Small Businesses, Nonprofits

Islands’ Weekly
Inslee announces rollbacks to some activities to slow COVID-19 exposure
Recreate responsibly, avoid marine mammals

Issaquah Reporter
Issaquah Superintendent announces fully remote start to fall classes
State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
School will start online-only for most students in Kitsap and North Mason
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue will put $58 million facility bond before voters in November

News Tribune (subscription required)
Shunted across bridge by brush fire, drivers fume at ‘U-turn toll’ to get back
Pierce County reports 77 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 3 new deaths, all in Parkland
Puyallup tribe should go smoke-free at Emerald Queen Casino while COVID-19 persists

New York Times
Fact check: How violent are the Portland protests?
Coronavirus Live Updates: Deaths Top 150,000 in the United States
More Than 6,300 Coronavirus Cases Have Been Linked to U.S. Colleges
Big Tech Hearing Live Updates: Top Bosses Face Congress
Federal Tactical Teams to Withdraw From Portland, Governor Says
Democrats Investigating Why White House Ended Ban on Some Gun Silencer Sales
E.P.A. Inspector General to Investigate Trump’s Biggest Climate Rollback

Olympian (subscription required)
Lacey mayor calls city’s fireworks ban ‘a joke,’ says county could help
Coronavirus updates: State passes 54k cases; reopening phases paused indefinitely
Washington reports 884 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths Tuesday
Judge to hear petition to recall Thurston County Sheriff over lack of mask enforcement
Inslee extends pause on phases indefinitely, updates Safe Start guidance
CYS youth center and shelter temporarily closed after one reported COVID-19 case
How Thurston County’s COVID-19 budget has evolved ahead of public hearing this week
Thurston County reports 16 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Another Thurston County resident has died of COVID-19 as case total surpasses 600
With wildfire danger increasing, an outdoor burn ban has been issued in Washington state

Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend police panel begins review
Reservations taken for some overnight lodging
Clallam County reports seven more virus cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing makes sweeping cuts to jet production, could merge Dreamliner factories
‘A big correction’: Pandemic brings change to ‘bloated’ ad industry
Google to extend work-from-home rules through July 2021, report says
Sea-Tac Airport to provide more TSA checkpoint disinfections after 18 screeners get Covid-19
Washington State Ferries to receive $5M federal grant for vessel upgrades
Inslee updates Safe Start reopening guidelines for entertainment, gatherings
Department of Homeland Security forces leave Seattle area
Port of Seattle cancels RFP for new $200M downtown cruise ship terminal amid pandemic

Seattle Times (subscription required)
FYI Guy: COVID-19 deaths, positive tests vary dramatically across King County: See the hotspots
Westneat: For a city that’s said to be dying, there sure is a lot of money pouring into Seattle
Boeing will cut production and jobs further, and may build 787 only in South Carolina
Assault on videographer an ugly sign of discord within Portland protest movement
Federal agents leave Seattle after pressure from local and Washington state officials
King County moves to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
Local government employees across Puget Sound region will keep working remotely until 2021, due to COVID-19
$1,000 fine for head of U.S. whale watch association after crossing into closed Canadian waters
Tahlequah, the orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days, is pregnant again
Star Tribune: Minneapolis police say ‘Umbrella Man’ was white supremacist trying to incite rioting
Why Washingtonians are waiting … and waiting … for coronavirus test results
Op-Ed: Even after civil-rights boycott, Facebook still doesn’t get it
Editorial: Judge’s order imperils journalistic independence

Skagit Valley Herald
Recent COVID-19 deaths tied to nursing facility
Inslee delays restrictions on gyms, fitness centers

Snoqualmie Valley Record
State route 18 interchange project still scheduled to break ground next year
State Department of Health launches CORONA survey
Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County
Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning

Spokesman Review
North Spokane nursing facility has 32 COVID-19 cases; county reports 83 new cases, 5 deaths
Federal agents leave Seattle after pressure from local and Washington state officials
Black Lives Matter accuses Seattle police of ‘ambushing’ demonstrators; say police are in contempt of court over weekend clashes
County prosecutor pushes back on recommendation that ‘racial equity’ guide local justice system
Washington residents are receiving seeds from China they didn’t order

Tri-City Herald
Richland schools to stay online this fall on Tri-Cities health officials’ recommendation
New COVID cases rebound in Tri-Cities area. Another death reported for 138
Protests prompt feds to rethink award of $13 billion Hanford contract
Permanent DOE manager named for Hanford nuclear reservation following competition
Dangerous Tri-Cities heat wave with 108-degree forecast may set a new record

USA Today
Bill Gates is quietly advocating for the US to lead the global fight against COVID-19
Almost half of all jobs lost during pandemic may be gone permanently
Federal agents to begin withdrawing from Portland, governor says: ‘They have acted as an occupying force’
Federal agents and officers head to Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee as Operation Legend expands

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Oregon governor restricts schools’ reopening plans
Walla Walla County sees steep increase in COVID-19 cases today
Editorial: Police must not have access to journalists photos, videos

Washington Post
Armed conservative groups are deploying to the front lines of the U.S. culture war
Lawmakers to grill Big Tech CEOs at antitrust hearing
Young people are infecting older family members in shared homes
Trump pushes short-term fix on unemployment insurance, eviction moratorium
Child-care crisis will set women back a generation
The virus is making a global comeback
Masks are a simple, effective weapon. But U.S. remains resistant.
Pentagon plan will move troops from Germany to Italy, Belgium and back to U.S.
Undergraduates approach new school year with hope — and uncertainty

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County sees 60 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths Tuesday
Number of people transported on Yakima ICE flights is down, flights will continue into next year
Mysterious seeds are being sent to Washington state residents
Bloomberg Opinion: This is no way to design coronavirus fiscal policy

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Freeze on counties reopening in Washington extended indefinitely
WSP will start towing illegally parked cars on Highway 2 near Eagle Falls
Upticks in King County shootings has community leaders taking action
COVID-19 cases are rising among young adults, but contact tracing them is proving to be difficult

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
City closing parts of 2 Kirkland parks to prevent large gatherings
Government employees to work from home until 2021
’It’s handcuffing from a distance’: New police lasso technology an alternative to deadly force
Crate and Barrel apologizes to man with cerebral palsy over mask incident
Durkan: Federal forces deployed to Seattle have demobilized and left
Hot, dry conditions prompt statewide burn ban on DNR land

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Defunding Seattle police debate continues ahead of budget committee meeting
Trump administration in talks with Oregon governor about pulling agents in Portland
Battle over Seattle City Council’s defund police plan ending up in neighborhoods
ACLU accuses Seattle Police of excessive force, violating court order
Unemployed residents worry as $600 weekly benefits expire

KNKX FM
Tacoma Public Schools warns that some students will not have laptops until January
Diary Of A Long-Hauler: Correspondent Anna King’s 7-Week Fight With COVID-19
‘I’ve seen this on the horizon.’ Washington’s unemployed workers worry about losing extra $600
Controversial sewage facility in Victoria, B.C. nears completion
The pandemic has changed addiction treatment, and some hope the changes last
Parents of students with disabilities express worry about districts’ remote learning plans
Health and equity initiatives clear the way for new forest park in unincorporated King County

KUOW FM
Jayapal goes after Attorney General Barr over federal force against protesters
Why The Novel Coronavirus Has The Power To Launch A Pandemic
Blog: Continuing Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place
Twitter Restricts Donald Trump Jr.’s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation

NW Public Radio
Fire Conditions Heat Up, State Burn Ban In Effect As Anglin Fire Near Tonasket Forces Evacuations

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle mayor says federal agents have demobilized, left city
More working families need childcare assistance in Washington
Tacoma parks, facilities reopen after closing due to COVID-19 pandemic
Activists want Seattle police held in contempt for using pepper spray, blast balls to quell weekend riot

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Crosscut
Spokane Planned Parenthood sues pop-up church over noise
COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle
Opinion: The uncertain future of capitalism after coronavirus

Seattle P.I.
Inslee extends pause indefinitely for Washington counties to move forward with phase reopening
Report: Washington COVID-19 cases could be declining, but hospitalizations, deaths rising

Slog
So What’s the Deal with that Supposed “Explosion” at the East Precinct?
Ballard Tenants Vaguely Threatened with Eviction for Posting Black Lives Matter Signs in Windows
Seattle Is Now the Symbol of All That Is Wrong with Progressive Politics

Tuesday, July 28

Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning
The Federal Way-based Washington Education Association (WEA) issued the following statement July 24: “As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to grow across Washington, we are sadly faced with a choice between two bad options – either return to schools and put our educators, students, and community at risk or return to a distance learning and virtual instruction model. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (Stock)

Activists want Seattle police held in contempt
Activists who won a U.S. court order restricting the Seattle Police Department’s use of chemical weapons for crowd control say the department should be held in contempt of court for violating it in a “vengeful outburst” over the weekend. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Ted S. Warren)

Second stimulus package officially unveiled. Here’s what to know
Senate Republicans introduced a second coronavirus relief package on Monday and their plan includes another round of stimulus checks, funding for schools and unemployment benefits. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Eric Gay)

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Associated Press
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, other leaders call on Congress to block U.S. agents from cities
Google to keep most of its employees at home until July 2021
Barr to condemn rioting at much-anticipated House hearing
Sinclair says it won’t air Fauci conspiracy theory segment
Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
Orca who carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles is pregnant
Activists want Seattle police held in contempt
US won’t expel migrant children detained in Texas hotel
State wildlife agents kill member of wolf pack preying on cattle
Protesters sue Trump administration over Portland tactics
Washington kills 1 member of wolf pack preying on cattle
Mayors want US agents blocked from Portland, 5 major cities
Sales tax for bus service will go to Seattle November ballot
US attorney: Feds will stay in Portland until attacks end
House approves bill to create Latino museum on National Mall
Seattle bridge repair effort advances, bridge future unclear

Aberdeen Daily World
Latest update shows 6 more Covid cases
North Beach schools likely to begin school year with all remote learning model
U.S. economy’s recovery stalling, and it could get even worse
Commentary: It will take a lot more than diversity training to end racial bias in hiring
Commentary: Biden’s childcare plan should empower parents, not limit choices

Auburn Reporter
Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County
Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning

Capital Press
WDFW kills member of Wedge wolf pack in NE Washington
Mysterious seed packets from China have officials baffled

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Where in the county is the Census form filled out first?
Lynnwood offers some residents up to $1,000 in virus relief
Tulalip Tribes to buy 100-acre salmon habitat near Monroe
WaPo Commentary: Governors must work together on Covid response
WaPo Comment: GOP respect for local rule ends at Portland’s border
Harrop: Cities doth protest to Trump’s benefit, methinks

Highline Times
New Shaping Seattle Map for finding land use and construction permits

Islands’ Weekly
‘Plastic Free July’ goes local with the launch of the Plastic Free Salish Sea campaign

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Fourth COVID-19 death reported in Kitsap County
Pet stores in Kitsap can no longer sell animals from large-scale commercial breeders

News Tribune (subscription required)
Clover Park joins Pierce County school districts in fall full-time remote learning plan
Man convicted in Pierce County fatal shooting is re-sentenced after successful appeal
Washington reports 686 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths Monday
Pierce County reports 105 new COVID-19 cases Monday, no deaths
Is it risky or not during a pandemic? Graphic offers guide, but some say beware

New York Times
With robot deliveries and outdoor tents, campus dining will be very different this fall

Olympian (subscription required)
How Thurston County’s COVID-19 budget has evolved ahead of public hearing this week
Coronavirus updates: State passes 53k cases
Thurston County reports 16 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Second stimulus package officially unveiled. Here’s what to know

Peninsula Daily News
Additional COVID-19 case found in Clallam County
Panel discussion on racial prejudice slated
Clallam County working with agency to help with rental assistance

Puget Sound Business Journal
Target joins Walmart to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving
Amazon’s GMU funding among antitrust questions Jeff Bezos may face at House hearing
Big Tech goes to Washington
Sources: Boeing may slow 777X program to help its big airline customers
As Republicans embrace cut in jobless aid, divisions weaken their leverage
Republicans unveil stimulus plan. Here’s what’s in it for small businesses.

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Homeowners told permits for their home renovation will cost $11,000, thanks to upzoning in Seattle
Black Lives Matter accuses Seattle police of ‘ambushing’ demonstrators; say police are in contempt of court over weekend clashes
Native leaders, organizations decry ‘intimidation’ outside home of Seattle City Council’s Juarez
City Council members criticize Seattle police subpoena of news media videos and photos from protest
Pandemic? What pandemic? Seattle-area home prices keep rising fast
Discussing COVID-19 and crisis response with National Center for Disaster Preparedness director
SDOT seeks cheap ways to protect neighborhoods from traffic detoured by West Seattle Bridge closure
Oregon Live: Inside the Portland combat zone: ‘I don’t think there’s an end in sight’
Op-Ed: Calls to defund Seattle police are alarming and reckless

Skagit Valley Herald
July now Skagit County’s leading month for new COVID-19 cases
Mount Vernon School District announces mostly remote option for fall

Spokesman Review
Tahlequah, the orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days, is pregnant again
Inland Northwest lawmakers push for House vote on bills to protect Native women

Tri-City Herald
3 Tri-Cities clothing stores closing after chain declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid pandemic
Op-Ed: The invisible line — What do I know about being Mexican?

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
With book budget frozen, Walla Walla Public Library turns to donations for new editions
County health officials lay out COVID-19 situation in the Valley
Editorial: Federal COVID-19 funds needed for Valley Transit
Letter: Congress must act now to prevent evictions

Washington Post
More federal agents sent to Portland as protests grow
Facebook deleted a viral video full of false coronavirus claims. Then Trump shared it on Twitter.
Senate GOP coronavirus bill includes unrelated White House demand for FBI headquarters money
House panel examines policing of Lafayette Square protests in June
Twitter penalizes Donald Trump Jr. for posting hydroxychloroquine misinformation
Economic relief talks ramp up as GOP unveils $1 trillion plan
Thinking about where you live? What research shows about neighborhoods.
States watch lax neighbors warily, knowing the virus does not respect borders
Vote by mail: Which states allow absentee voting
Where the nation’s largest police departments stand on chokeholds

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County reports 81 new COVID-19 cases Monday
CWU limits on-campus residency for fall quarter
Group pushes cross-state passenger rail even as study finds significant obstacles
Demonstrations against child-trafficking set for Yakima, Selah

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Durkan, other mayors call on Congress to restrict federal force in protest cities

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Activists ask judge to hold Seattle in contempt for violating crowd control order
Orca who carried dead calf for more than 17 days, 1,000 miles pregnant again
Fred Hutchinson doctor overseeing all COVID-19 vaccine trials in phase 3
Criminals using dark web to try to beat Washington employment system
King County begins heat mapping to figure out which communities suffer most in hot weather
Protesters sue Trump administration over Portland tactics

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
San Juan Islands ferry sailings in disarray due to vessel in distress, crew shortage
UW Medical Center named No. 1 hospital in Wash. for ninth year
Capitol Hill businesses call for peace following violent weekend protests
Oregon and Washington: Same unemployment surge, different problems

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘The emotional toll was devastating’: Life Care Center of Kirkland making strides 6 months after outbreak
Risk analyst, journalist reflect on Saturday riot in Seattle
Seattle bridge repair effort advances, bridge future unclear

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: Sen. Patty Murray’s child care plan could rescue weary parents

Slog
Another Monday, Another Round of Condemnations from City Council
Don’t Plant the Mystery Seeds That Have Been Appearing in Local Mailboxes

Monday, July 27

Black activists: Portland’s focus on feds only aids message
After George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, people in Portland came out in droves to protest police brutality and racism, chanting that “Black lives matter.” As the weeks went by, the crowds dwindled to a few dozen and the protests increasingly turned violent. Continue reading at The Skagit Valley Herald. (Noah Berger)

6 months since we had the nation’s first diagnosis, here’s how Washington’s COVID-19 fight is going
Our health care system isn’t being overwhelmed. But we have not suppressed the virus. Experts say we may be where Florida — currently one of the hardest-hit states with infections — was several weeks ago. Poised to see all the charts and curves go the wrong way, but not too late to stop them. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Emily M. Eng)

What should students expect this fall? No easy answers for Washington colleges
There are no easy answers for college administrators mulling how exactly to resume operations this fall. In late June, Washington State University announced it would start the fall semester with a mix of online and in-person classes before transitioning to an entirely online format for the brief period after Thanksgiving break – a move intended to limit students’ holiday traveling and thus curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Dan Pelle)

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Associated Press
US agents use gas, flash bangs to clear Portland protesters
On Portland’s streets: Anger, fear, and a fence that divides
Police, protesters clash as US cities endure violent weekend
Portland: Big protest crowds again over US agents’ presence
Chief: Seattle police carrying pepper spray after ruling
Fight for police-free schools has been years in the making
For racial justice protests, US taps tactical border squads
Huge Portland protest crowds, standoff with feds go on
US agents dispatched to Seattle to protect federal buildings
Police declare riot at Seattle protests, make arrests
Tear gas fired again; Portland protest standoff continues
Portland struggles with liberal identity under nation’s gaze
Judge blocks Seattle law banning police use of pepper spray
Judge rejects legal challenges to Inslee’s emergency orders
AG sues U.S. Education Department over CARES Act funding
Town councilor faces backlash for anti-racist proclamation
Constantine pledges to close King County adult, youth jails
FAA: Check engines on 737s that could shut down mid-flight
Black activists: Portland’s focus on feds only aids message
Seattle officials uneasy as more US agents arrive in city
Portland to US: Protest barriers interfere with bike lanes

Aberdeen Daily World
Covid case count surges to 75
Dear Journal: People count, and the Constitution says count all of them

Auburn Reporter
Op-ed: The police department of the future
Op-ed: Seattle faces ‘lights out’ in 2022

Capital Press
Wedge wolf pack attacks two more cattle
Walla Walla sweet onion harvest passes halfway mark
Wolf advocates press Washington governor for rule
Seattle judge upholds wolf removal
Immigration policy could cause forestry labor shortage
WDFW targets Wedge wolf pack, calls off search for Togo pack
Potato retail sales surge from March to June

Columbian
In Our View: It takes a community to combat coronavirus
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Rally for officers commendable

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Everett’s $1 million CARES funds go to bills, bars and diners
Not just curb ramps: The ADA turns 30, and there’s more to do
Race takes center stage during local leadership conference
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Back to school or home school: What’s a family to do?
With neighbor input, Housing Hope rethinks playfield plan
Bloomberg Commentary: AOC’s floor speech was deft takedown of misogyny
WaPo Comment: U.S. botched school year; parents should be furious
WaPo Comment: Truths that ‘Mockingbird’ tells about white people
Op-ed: For sake of all, move on with state’s phased reopening
Op-ed: Resuming school this fall will be a huge task

Highline Times
SW Precinct boarded up as a precaution against protestors; Chief Best sends letter detailing loss of non lethal tools

Islands’ Weekly
San Juan County COVID-19 update
FAQ for employers and businesses regarding positive COVID tests
New cases on Lopez and San Juan

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Navy wants to build power plants at Bangor, Bremerton bases
From anti-maskers to large gatherings: Kitsap community navigates divides over state’s COVID-19 rules
Opinion: Judge’s order an insult to independence
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue proposes bond to build new stations
Suquamish Tribe threatens King County with lawsuit over sewage spills
Courts brace for cuts as pandemic takes toll on Kitsap County budget
Health care providers CHI Franciscan, Virginia Mason eye merger

News Tribune (subscription required)
Stadium High grad sees the path to improving equity in Tacoma starts before birth
Puyallup Tribe names Puyallup native as Chief Leschi Schools superintendent
Man ‘did not look like he was there’ before he was shot, killed by Pierce County deputy
28 of South Hill care facility’s 31 patients test positive for the coronavirus
Washington state reports 786 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
Pierce County reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
Puyallup will send homeless people to a shelter in Tacoma for another year

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump’s National Security Adviser, Robert O’Brien, Tests Positive
How to Test More People for Coronavirus Without Actually Needing More Tests
Cities In Bind As Turmoil Spreads Far Beyond Portland
A Climate Plan in Texas Focuses on Minorities. Not Everyone Likes It.
How Much Will the Planet Warm if Carbon Dioxide Levels Double?

Olympian (subscription required)
With the 2020 event canceled, Olympia Kiwanis say they can no longer host Harbor Days
Coronavirus updates: State passes 52k cases, 1.5k deaths
Thurston County ends week with 93 COVID-19 cases after 12 more announced Sunday
How will North Thurston students be learning this fall? Parents can choose
Multiple people arrested after group breaks windows at State Patrol headquarters
Evergreen implements layoffs, furloughs as part of 10 percent cut to operations budget
Federal judge rejects challenge to Inslee’s emergency orders to curb spread of COVID-19
PDC fines former Olympia City Manager Steve Hall $10,000 for 2019 mailer on I-976

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County registers three more virus cases; Jefferson holds steady
COVID-19 Relief Fund donations fuel 480 grants to people in need
Four more virus cases in Clallam County

Puget Sound Business Journal
Cities in bind as turmoil spreads far beyond Portland
Race and America: why data matters
How remote work will create economic winners and losers
Report: 2020 will be worst year ever for U.S. and global airlines
SBA sets date to open PPP loan forgiveness platform
Opinion: Boeing’s return to profitability begins with execution
Opinion: Seattle needs entrepreneurs more than ever

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Farmworker death draws state scrutiny in Okanogan County, where COVID-19 cases are spiking
Man suffered apparent panic attack, mental-health crisis before he was shot, killed by Pierce County deputy in 2018
As Seattle protests resume Sunday, demonstrators and police trade allegations about Saturday’s violence
Washington is at a turning point: Will new restrictions slow coronavirus, or could we become Florida?
SDOT seeks cheap ways to protect neighborhoods from traffic detoured by West Seattle Bridge closure
From coronavirus to protests, it’s been a stressful time for the Black community. These healers share their tips for coping
This project is trying to reverse gentrification by bringing people back to Seattle’s Central District
Black startup founders say venture capitalists are racist, but the law protects them
John Lewis to be the first Black lawmaker to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda
White House, Senate GOP try again on $1 trillion virus aid
Editorial: Broaden police-reform discussion
Op-ed: Invest in, don’t cut, Seattle transit service
Op-ed: More census chicanery

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit economy on unstable footing as $600 weekly unemployment benefits expiring
Anti-racism rally held in Sedro-Woolley
Mount Vernon School District to offer new option
Mount Vernon sales tax revenue stronger than expected

Spokesman Review
Getting There: Group to push new passenger rail from Spokane even as study finds significant obstacles
What should students expect this fall? No easy answers for Washington colleges
From sparse fairgrounds facility to hotel, Spokane County adapts isolation protocols
‘Farmworkers are not disposable:’ Latino activists lead marches, boycotts for farmworkers rights
Though much is unknown, here’s what Spokane Public Schools say about plans to re-open
State Supreme Court upholds governor’s limited prison releases

Tri-City Herald
50,000 people expected to move to Pasco. Not everyone agrees where they should live
This could be Tri-Cities hottest week of summer. Heat advisory issued
Tri-Cities store popular with bargain shoppers closing. Coronavirus blamed
West Nile virus found in Benton County. 1st infected mosquitoes detected
Washington state expands mask mandate. Here’s how the Tri-Cities area is doing
Tri-Cities COVID cases bump up at end of week. 1 more death
Op-ed: Everyone wants schools to reopen this fall. Our behavior says otherwise

USA Today
Mnuchin says GOP coronavirus relief package will be released Monday

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Whitman College reverses course, will be online in fall
Walla Walla COVID-19 numbers jump by 13
Walla Walla Catholic Schools plans full-time return this fall
McClatchy’s new owner plans to keep all employees but CEO will depart, sale agreement says

Washington Post
Senate GOP, White House seek cutting jobless benefits to $200 a week
National security adviser tests positive for coronavirus
States watch lax neighbors warily, knowing the virus does not respect borders
Congress prepares for epic clash with Big Tech
A trial for vaccine researchers: Making sure black and Hispanic communities are included in
studies
Lawmakers more responsive to working class constituents in districts with strong unions, data
show
John Lewis to be honored by Biden, lawmakers and the public as he lies in state at the Capitol
At memorial service, John Lewis’s family urges Americans to keep his legacy alive
Both parties pat themselves on the back for passing big conservation bill

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases Sunday
Coronavirus cases exceed 10,000 in Yakima County; new state mask rules go into effect
Yakama Nation Library gets $145,000 grant to encourage entrepreneurship
State Supreme Court shoots down suit to free inmates at risk of COVID-19
Editorial: Judge is correct: Farmworker housing rules not ‘arbitrary or capricious’
WaPo Column: We want our kids to go back to school, but we need better options
Guest opinion: Selah should not silence political speech

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Seattle protests remain peaceful after 47 arrested in Saturday ‘riot’
SDOT expected to complete ‘important work’ in stabilizing West Seattle Bridge Monday
World’s largest COVID-19 vaccine study begins with 30,000 volunteers
What you need to know about coronavirus Monday, July 27
2 stylists had COVID-19, but wore masks. 139 of their clients didn’t become ill

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
SPD releases bodycam video of improvised explosive devices thrown at officers in Saturday’s protests
47 arrested, 59 officers injured in Seattle protests that turned violent
Protesters gather Sunday, say violence will not deter demonstrations
Tacoma elementary school sustains $10,000 in damage after break-in
Heat advisory in effect on expected hottest day of year
Federal judge blocks ordinance to ban tear gas, other tools to disperse crowds
Federal agents on standby ahead of possible weekend protests
Lawsuit claims doctor spread COVID-19 at Renton nursing home
Pierce County health recommends remote learning for fall

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Large platforms being hoisted under West Seattle Bridge as repair work continues
‘There’s a lot of fear:’ Downtown businesses worry about being targeted in protests
Sunday protests on Capitol Hill remain peaceful
Childcare professionals warn of looming threat with caravan, parade

Q13 TV (Fox)
Businesses clean up – again – after riot in Seattle
Seattle rioters leave a trail of destruction after looting businesses, setting ‘explosive’ fires
Seattle police declare riot after 20-plus officers injured, ‘explosive’ fires set in Capitol Hill
The Divide: It’s time to call out Seattle’s moral and logical shortcomings

Web

Crosscut
King County inmates face even more time alone during COVID-19
Judge blocks Seattle’s ban on tear gas, other crowd control weapons
Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent
How one climber is calling out racism in the outdoor industry
Kids desperate for inpatient psych care have few options in WA

Slog
Police Deploy Blast Balls, Pepper Spray, and Arrest Dozens After Declaring “Riot” on Capitol Hill
Mayor Durkan Calls for “Peace,” Chief Best Swaps Pepper Spray for “Riot Stick”
Department of Homeland Security Planes Land in Seattle
Seattle Arrest Diversion Program Will Dump SPD Gatekeepers

Friday, July 24

Will a national movement demanding racial justice help expand ethnic studies in Washington?
The students are spending their summer writing a curriculum so future students learn important lessons they didn’t. At the top of their agenda: designing coursework in science, math, English, history and other subjects that is steeped in principles of ethnic studies — lessons that focus on the experiences of people of color. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

Can Washington avoid a looming eviction crisis?
Seattle still has time before a wave of evictions hits renters, but that time is running out. With a number of key protections scheduled to end in the coming months, experts are warning of an unprecedented housing crisis that could push thousands in the region out of their homes. Continue reading at The South Seattle Emerald. (Urban Bohemian)

School districts back off in-person learning for fall, Inslee tightens Safe Start rules
Gov. Jay Inslee announced new restrictions under the state’s Safe Start plan Thursday that affect restaurants, bars, gyms, weddings and funerals, movie theaters and other services. He also announced an extension of the statewide eviction moratorium, and said he expects to further extend the pause on counties advancing phases under the Safe Start plan. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Washington State Department of Health)

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Associated Press
Suquamish Tribe to sue King County after wastewater spill
Black protesters say focus on feds hasn’t derailed message
Portland standoff with US agents ongoing after mayor gassed
Judge: Seattle media must give protest images to police
Weekly unemployment claims drop, but jobs not yet recovered
Police blocked from arresting observers in Portland protests
Inslee shuts indoor service at bars, restricts indoor dining
Portland mayor gassed amid protest standoff with US agents
Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, DC

Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor Covid case count jumps by four to 70
WSU reverses course for fall semester, says courses will stay online due to virus surge

Auburn Reporter
COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities
Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals
Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
State Supreme Court, 5-4, dismisses petition for release of inmates during pandemic
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Thursday about Washington state’s COVID-19 response
‘I have a right to my pizza.’ Video of maskless Pasco school employee goes viral
Suquamish Tribe to sue King County after wastewater spill
Coronavirus updates: School districts back off in-person learning for fall, Inslee tightens Safe Start rules
Focus on COVID-19 symptoms, not test, to confirm you’re free from isolation, CDC says
Initiative effort seeks to limit governor’s emergency proclamations to 2 weeks
‘Really hard news.’ Reeling bars and restaurants brace for new WA COVID restrictions
Opioid blockers have saved lives, assisted in recoveries in Whatcom County
Blaine man allegedly smuggles 436 pounds of meth across U.S. border into Canada
Eleven more test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County, state says Thursday
Whatcom health officials offer grim prediction of phased opening with COVID
Washington passes 50,000 mark for COVID-19 cases, adds 14 deaths Thursday

Capital Press
The Hunger: COVID-19 changes how America feeds its hungry
Coronavirus surge propels second rush on grocery stores
Seattle judge upholds wolf removal
Immigration policy could cause forestry labor shortage
Brown orders smaller crowds in bid to stifle COVID-19
LTE: Government should pay for cultured meat research

Everett Herald (subscription required)
So far, nothing suspicious about big Everett waterfront fire
Judge: Seattle media must give protest images to police
At Everett rally, cops arrest teen with doughnut, not gunman
As virus surges, Inslee revives limits on restaurants, bars
WaPo Comment: As it was in 1920, fight over census is about power
WaPo Commentary: I’m a police officer; you should know my name

Federal Way Mirror
Former student calls for name change of Thomas Jefferson High School
Why don’t Federal Way police wear body cameras?
Calvary Lutheran Church opens Temporary Fresh Food Bank

Highline Times
Highline Public Schools: Beginning the year in Full Distance Learning
Governor Inslee announces update on Covid-19 rules for restrictions for restaurants, bars, fitness centers and weddings and funerals
Community Health Plan of Washington launches partnership with Unite Us to connect members with local social services

Islands’ Weekly
Application for Phase Three returned to San Juan County
New COVID case on San Juan brings county count to 26

Issaquah Reporter
COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Kirkland Reporter
Tech executive charged with COVID-19 business loan fraud and money laundering

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: New C.D.C. Schools Guidance for Reopening Takes a Political Tone
How the U.S. Compares With the World’s Worst Coronavirus Hot Spots
China Orders U.S. to Shut Chengdu Consulate, Retaliating for Houston
How One of America’s Whitest Cities Became the Center of B.L.M. Protests
A Rare Look Inside Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Draws Legal Threats
Older Children Spread the Coronavirus Just as Much as Adults, Large Study Finds
E.P.A. Proposes Airplane Emission Standards That Airlines Already Meet
As Trump calls for schools to fully reopen, his son’s school says it will not

Olympian (subscription required)
Evergreen implements layoffs, furloughs as part of 10 percent cut to operations budget
‘Really hard news.’ Reeling bars and restaurants brace for new WA COVID restrictions
Deschutes encampment gets cleaned up, but remains in place
Officer-involved shooting investigation underway at Tumwater Safeway Wednesday night
With COVID-19 increasing, state ‘may continue to extend’ pause in phases, officials say
Washington passes 50,000 mark for COVID-19 cases, adds 14 deaths Thursday

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam official: Schools can open in the fall
First Teacher sets talk about COVID-19
Free tests for COVID-19 offered in Forks on Sunday
Grant helps Peninsula College boost humanities staff, programs
Officials urging people to limit gatherings
Peninsula virus cases reported by age group

Puget Sound Business Journal
Hedge fund bailout highlights how regulators ignored big risks
Rise in unemployment claims signals an economic reversal
Microsoft hits $143B in revenue as pandemic drives tech adoption
Republican stimulus talks stall over differences on unemployment
Inslee tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars as Covid-19 surges
In King County, value of some commercial property sectors have fallen significantly

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Federal agents sent to Seattle area; Mayor Durkan seeks assurances they won’t crack down on protesters
Inslee tightens restrictions on bars, restaurants, weddings as Washington COVID cases rise
FYI Guy: As Seattle gentrifies, one-quarter of recent movers were forced out, survey shows
Judge rules Seattle media companies must hand over unpublished protest images and videos to police
Renton doctor accused of working at a nursing home while infected with COVID-19, spreading virus
Talton: New cuts threaten the Postal Service when it’s most needed
Suquamish Tribe intends to sue King County after 2019 Tribal Canoe Journey marred by wastewater spill
Former Olympia official to pay $5,000 fine over city-funded mailer opposing car-tab Initiative 976
Teaching changed almost instantly due to COVID-19. How long will it take to revolutionize equity in education?
Will a national movement demanding racial justice help expand ethnic studies in Washington?
State agency is slow in sharing data on the pandemic unemployment crisis as weekly claims drop in Washington
Eastside tech executive took $5.5M in fraudulent PPP loans, feds allege
What’s it like to work in a reopened restaurant amid COVID-19 risks? Seattle servers speak out
Editorial: The spirit of giving lives in school-supply drive
Op-Ed: Border Patrol has no business in Portland

Seattle Weekly
State school Superintendent Reykdal issues statement in response to online learning in the fall

Skagit Valley Herald
More restrictions coming as COVID-19 cases surge in state
National Guard will stay with food bank

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities teachers fear it’s not safe to return to schools yet, say new surveys
No Tri-Cities pools or splash parks will open this summer. But ‘carpool cinemas’ are planned
Gov. Inslee tightens Safe Start rules for bars, restaurants, gyms, weddings, others
‘Very promising.’ Spread of Tri-Cities COVID cases may be easing
‘I have a right to my pizza.’ Video of maskless Pasco school employee goes viral

USA Today
24 million Americans fear missing next rent payment as benefits dry up
Police use of rubber bullets, bean bag rounds has left a bloody trail for decades. Those maimed say enough is enough.
Coronavirus updates: Health experts call for country to shut down again; Fauci says he wouldn’t eat inside a restaurant because of COVID-19
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu in retaliation for Houston outpost closure

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Rural library district board debates, adopts statement related to Black Lives Matter
Oregon reverses course and requires face coverings in schools

Washington Post
Leadership during crisis with Anthony Fauci
Trump administration says massive Alaska gold mine won’t cause major environmental harm, reversing Obama
‘Find Something New’ campaign more hype than help
GOP struggles with overhaul of unemployment payments
Trump’s move to deploy agents seen as political
Op-Ed: When I was 12, John Lewis talked my mom into letting me march with him
Wall Street Journal staffers asked the editorial board for more accuracy. The board bemoaned ‘cancel culture.’
Op-Ed: Trump is setting a trap in Portland. Sitting nude on the street plays into it.
Op-Ed: I’m not so sure on masks. But here’s why I wear one.
Workers are getting laid off anew as loan program runs out
30 years of the ADA: Measuring progress and calling for improvements

Yakima Herald Republic
Just 13% of Washington is Hispanic, but they’re nearly half the state’s COVID-19 cases. Community leaders say more needs to be done
Shoppers, Valley Mall retailers adjusting to life with COVID-19 restrictions
Inslee shuts indoor service at bars, restricts indoor dining
Coronavirus update: 100 new cases, 1 new death
FBI investigating death of former Yakama Nation tribal councilman, fisheries expert
New unemployment claims in Yakima County dip below 1,000 again
Weekly unemployment claims drop, but jobs not yet recovered

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Boeing 737 engine issue prompts FAA emergency inspection order
Repairs could give West Seattle Bridge 15 years of life, SDOT says
Board of Washington teachers’ union denounces in-person classes this fall
New limits on Washington gatherings and dining after COVID-19 cases rise
Federal agents on standby in Seattle ahead of planned protests
What you need to know about coronavirus Friday, July 24

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Inslee announces rollbacks to rules for restaurants, bars and more
Trump administration sends tactical team to Seattle
DISH pulls KIRO 7 on July 22, 2020
Seattle Kraken announced as name for city’s NHL team
How to stay in front of medical debt during the coronavirus crisis
Virginia Mason merger has health care advocates concerned
WSU to teach all fall undergrad classes remotely
Inslee announces eviction moratorium extension

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
COVID-19: Inslee announces changes to phased reopenings, eviction moratorium
Seattle Police prepare for weekend protests, Chief Best tells officers to not risk safety
After 16 years, Airbus to stop taking subsidies that undercut Boeing
Suquamish Tribe to sue King County over series of wastewater spills
Washington state pushes past 50,000 COVID-19 cases
$600 weekly federal unemployment benefits expiring this Saturday
Washington State University announces full remote classes for Fall 2020 semester

KNKX FM
Inslee shuts indoor service at bars, restricts indoor dining
UW works with biotech company to develop promising new COVID-19 vaccine

KUOW FM
Gov. Inslee tightens business restrictions in Washington’s phased reopening, citing rising Covid-19 cases
Friday politics: How do we make police more accountable?
FAA Orders Thousands Of Boeing 737s To Undergo Emergency Inspections
More federal agents sent to Seattle. Durkan says city wasn’t told in advance
Trump Sued For Attempt To Omit Unauthorized Immigrants From A Key Census Count
Thoughts Of Suicide, Other Mental Health Struggles Still High For LGBTQ Youth
Concern Over Evictions Rise As COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Expire
Can’t pay the rent? Long-awaited help is in the works

Q13 TV (Fox)
Feds keeping tactical border officers on standby in Seattle
Inslee rolls out new restrictions on dining, bars, weddings, funerals and fitness as Covid cases rise
WSU to continue remote learning for fall 2020 semester
Seattle family supports full remote learning for students, proposes ‘micro-schooling’
Unemployment benefits backlog improving, thousands await relief
No arrests made after large group goes on looting, vandalism spree in Seattle
Seattle, other King County school districts to resume full-time remote learning in the fall

Web

Crosscut
King County inmates face even more time alone during COVID-19
Trump, Portland and the republic’s rotten head

Northwest Asian Weekly
Is “defund” the right word for police reform? — SPD Chief Best visits Chinatown for support (Ryu, Gregerson)

Slog
Department of Homeland Security Plane Lands in Seattle
Inslee Announces New Restrictions on Restaurants, Eventual Extension of Eviction Moratorium
Slog PM: Only Eat Indoors with Fam, Ballard and Magnolia Love Masks, SPD Thinks It’s Either Tear Gas or Property Damage

South Seattle Emerald
Can Washington Avoid A Looming Housing Crisis (Kuderer, Macri)

Thursday, July 23

AP PHOTOS: Facing federal agents, Portland protests swell
Long after such unrest subsided in other cities, small groups of protesters in Portland continued to set fires, spray graffiti on public buildings and battle officers. The continued conflict prompted soul-searching in the progressive city, which became increasingly polarized over how to handle it. Continue reading at The Skagit Valley Herald. (PhotoCredit)

Reopening schools in fall despite COVID-19 is troubling for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans are worried about sending children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic, a poll found. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs poll of 1,057 American adults found a majority are in favor of K-12 schools not reopening unless major safety adjustments are made. Very few support sending children back to school with minor or no adjustments. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (C-SPAN)

With COVID-19 increasing, state ‘may continue to extend’ pause in phases, officials say
State Secretary of Health John Wiesman said the rate of new COVID-19 cases continues to increase, and that it is nearly double the peak in March. He said no decision has been made, but that the state “may continue to extend” a pause in counties advancing phases under the state’s Safe Start plan. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Jennifer King)