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Monday, June 8

Tacoma mayor wants officers in Manuel Ellis case fired, City Council asks for state review
The family of Manuel Ellis spoke, and the Tacoma City Council listened. The council unanimously voted Friday to submit a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee, calling for a state-sanctioned independent review of Ellis’ death. Ellis died March 3 in police custody. His death was ruled a homicide, in a medical examiner’s report made public this week. The cause was lack of oxygen due to physical restraint. Continue reading at KNKX. (Parker Miles Blohm)

State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry
Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state for delays in paying benefits while it reins in rampant unemployment fraud. Northwest News Network reported that the nonprofit Unemployment Law Project, which helps people receive jobless benefits and appeal denied claims, filed the case directly with the state Supreme Court on Friday. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Rachel La Corte)

Why ‘defund the police’ has become the rallying cry at Seattle protests
The Seattle police budget for this year is approximately $409 million, which accounts for just over a quarter of the city’s general fund budget. Cutting it in half, as advocates have proposed, could redirect roughly $205 million toward social services addressing homelessness, mental health needs, and the economic disparities facing Black and Brown communities. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)

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Associated Press
Man drives car at Seattle George Floyd protesters
Police show less force as peaceful protests push reform
The Latest: Seattle police use of pepper spray criticized
Police disperse crowd of George Floyd protesters in Seattle
State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry
Most stocks on Wall Street rise again on hopes for economy
Council members slam mayor, police chief over protests
Minneapolis council majority backs disbanding police force
Democrats unveil police overhaul, kneel at Capitol
Anti-racism protesters rally around world, topple statue
Officer charged in Floyd’s death has 1st court appearance
NY Times editorial page editor resigns amid fury over op-ed
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
Lawsuit filed over emergency farm worker housing rules
14 counties to approved to next phase of reopening
Seattle Council members protest after tear gas used on crowd
The Latest: Memorials for Floyd reach Houston hometown
Mayor wants officers fired over death, State to review probe
Seattle mayor bans 1 type of tear gas amid protests
Demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announces 30-day ban on use of tear gas during protests
25 American Seafoods employees test positive for COVID-19

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen schools restore music program
Grays Harbor County currently on track for Phase 3 variance eligibility June 12
Medicaid insurance carrier Amerigroup terminating contract with Grays Harbor Community Hospital
Commentary: ‘Union’ is crucial word in Mattis’ Trump denunciation

Auburn Reporter
Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
These retail stores, services open as Whatcom OK‘d for coronavirus Safe Start Phase 2
Here are Whatcom restaurants opening for dining in Phase 2 of coronavirus Safe Start
Washington state reports 287 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 23,729 cases on Sunday
5,000 attend Solidarity Rally at Bellingham‘s Maritime Heritage park
State reports Sunday 1 more positive test for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
Yield to buses and incoming freeway traffic as matters of law, safety and courtesy
U.S. Coast Guard provides safety tips for water fun with summer quickly approaching
As Whatcom hair salons ready to reopen, it’ll be a different customer experience
State shows Saturday that 4 more test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
Solidarity Rally fills Bellingham’s Maritime Heritage Park lawn
Recreation amenities in city and county parks reopening as Whatcom moves into Phase 2
Whatcom County approved to move to coronavirus Safe Start Phase 2
On the day Whatcom County moved to Phase 2, only one new coronavirus case was reported
After being shut down for months, Whatcom retailers excited to open their doors
Tri-Cities church sues Inslee over ‘unequal treatment’ in phased reopening of counties
Farmworkers’ union sues state agencies over COVID-19 emergency rules
Washington reports 449 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Multiracial family accused of being part of antifa cornered at campground, WA cops say
State Patrol and Attorney General will review investigation into Manuel Ellis’ death
With protests pressing on, Seattle mayor bans the use of tear gas. Here’s why
‘We came right up to the edge.’ Military says active duty forces almost sent into DC
Bloomberg: Lockdowns may have helped prevent half a billion coronavirus cases

Capital Press
Officials: Expect wildfires to burn longer because of COVID-19 precautions for crews
Expert: Next two weeks ‘critical’ for stripe rust

Columbian
In Our View: Reckoning will come too late for Manuel Ellis
In Our View: Caution will be required as businesses reopen
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: IPO a hit; Woodland off-base
Clark County has first COVID-19 deaths since May 15

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Protests continue, spreading to Granite Falls and Mukilteo
100 armed vigilantes rouse fear, soul-searching in Snohomish
Video: Sheriff’s deputy punches man lying on the ground
Can higher taxes save Everett Transit, alleviate traffic?
Hundreds march through Everett, take a knee for George Floyd
Snohomish’s rogue barber can still be sanctioned, state says
What you can do during Snohomish County’s Phase 2 reopening
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Phase 2 of reopening is here: Snohomish County gets state OK
Hundreds of protesters march in Snohomish County’s rural towns

The Inlander
Opinion: The Dark Side of the Evergreen State
VIDEO: Woman says she ‘couldn’t breathe” when Spokane police pressed a knee on her neck in cloud of tear gas

Islands’ Weekly
Lopezians honor victims of white supremacy
San Juan County Courts offer new process for reducing court-ordered debts

Issaquah Reporter
Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives
Issaquah Mayor: ‘We’re listening’
Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of the San Juan Islands
No camping in county campgrounds
Please stop killing bumblebees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Protests for Black Lives Matter gain momentum in Kitsap through the weekend
Eying traffic decline on Tacoma Narrows Bridge, state commission floats possible toll hikes
From Bainbridge in Bremerton, Kitsap’s first week of reopening finds some cautious, others unconcerned
NAACP leaders, Kitsap police chiefs discuss accountability measures
As summer approaches, Kitsap state ferry routes will remain on limited service
‘But don’t let this just be a one-day thing’: Bainbridge protesters march to City Hall
Kitsap County parks department, faced with budget cuts, lays off three

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County reports 14 new COVID-19 cases
Mothers, supporters line Tacoma Narrows Bridge to silently protest police brutality
Editorial: COVID-19 tracing? There’s an app for that. Privacy protection? There should be a law
Why former Defense Secretary Mattis breaking his silence should terrify us all

New York Times
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Congress to Debate Police Reforms
Other Protests Flare and Fade. Why This Movement Already Seems Different.
Hospitals Got Bailouts and Furloughed Thousands While Paying C.E.O.s Millions
George Floyd Protests Add New Front Line for Coronavirus Doctors
‘It’s Unbelievable That We Have to Keep Doing This’: Protesters March to the White House
Read Up on the Links Between Racism and the Environment

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County announces second death tied to COVID-19
Washington state reports 287 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 23,729 cases on Sunday
As renters continue to struggle, both tenant and landlord groups call for rental aid
Thurston County ends week with 16 new COVID-19 cases; overall total rises to 170
Farmworkers’ union sues state agencies over COVID-19 emergency rules
J.C. Penney is keeping its Washington state stores, for now

Renton Reporter
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Seattle Times (subscription required)
In South Seattle protest, activists march with those who’ve lost loved ones to police
Man shot on Capitol Hill in Seattle after gunman drives car into George Floyd protest
Protesters and armed, self-declared protectors underscore divides in Snohomish
Times Watchdog: In $37 million push to buy Chinese-made masks, state runs into delays, poor quality and fit problems
FYI Guy: Will Seattle start to shrink post-coronavirus?
‘Again? Really?’ Families who’ve lost loved ones to police violence find George Floyd case painfully familiar
Longtime politician Gary Locke faces unprecedented challenges as new leader at Bellevue College
Photos: Activists march with those who’ve lost loved ones to police
King County home prices drop. Check the map to see the change in your community
Politicians join Seattle protesters and call for police to de-escalate
Some coronavirus deaths ‘almost certainly’ missed in Washington
Big polluters are spending billions on controversial projects that protect forests and let them keep polluting
Editorial: Protests make clear accountability key to Seattle police reform
Op-ed: Grief that takes our breath away
Op-ed: I am breathing, but I’m not OK
Editorial: Protesters deserve COVID-19 test access
Op-ed: We must have difficult conversations about racism with our children

Skagit Valley Herald
Mount Vernon school buses equipped with Wi-Fi
High school seniors experience an unusual ending
Black Lives Matter protest in Anacortes draws several hundred
More businesses reopen under Phase 2
Caution urged as county now in Phase 2
Incident sparks call for change in Mount Vernon School District
County moves into Phase 2

Spokesman Review
Thousands of protesters gather in downtown Spokane for Sunday demonstrations against police brutality
‘Both sides of the badge’: Spokane police chief, NAACP chapter president talk race, protesting, policing, progress
Spin Control: Vandals spray paint graffiti on Capitol steps
State sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry
7 Eastern Washington counties move to Phase 3 of reopening
Opinion: Higher education leaders work together to create a more equitable community

USA Today
Coronavirus news and updates: NYC starts to loosen restrictions; New Zealand reports no new cases; 110,000 are dead in the US
What does ‘defund the police’ mean and why some say reform is not enough
Coronavirus outbreaks climb at U.S. meatpacking plants despite protections, Trump order

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Businesses faced with mask requirement
Editorial: Future of Fair & Frontier Days should hinge on public safety
Editorial: State extension of moratorium on evictions is reasonable
Op-ed: New WWCC president looks to the future
Op-ed: What does fall hold for our local schools?

Washington Post
Shutdowns prevented 60 million coronavirus infections in the U.S., study finds
Democrats unveil broad police reform bill, pledge to transform law enforcement
Experts doubt this is a moment of reckoning for policing in U.S.
Armed driver barrels toward protesters in Seattle
Police promised reforms. They still fatally shoot nearly 1,000 people every year.
Mitt Romney marches with protesters past Trump’s D.C. hotel
CDC wants states to count ‘probable’ virus cases and deaths, but most aren’t doing it
Op-ed: Robert E. Lee is my ancestor. Take down his statue, and let his cause be lost.
States scramble to tackle alleged spike in unemployment fraud

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County sees biggest single-day COVID-19 jump; striking Matson workers back on the job Monday
More than 150 march for justice in Selah; vigil in Yakima honors black trans lives
Yakima Health District reports 147 new coronavirus cases Saturday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Man shot after suspect drives through crowd during Seattle protest
Seattle police making changes after officers, protesters clash in Capitol Hill
Coronavirus updates: New face mask requirement for workers begins Monday
Deputies investigate incident towards multiracial family camping near Forks
Shopping malls in Puget Sound begin to reopen as more counties move into Phase 2
Bothell woman’s fearful Facebook post evolves into a run in support of Black Lives Matter

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Man who drove into Capitol Hill crowd, shot protester in custody
Capitol Hill protesters square off with police overnight
Council member Sawant says she was ‘maced and gassed’ during protest
‘Meet peace with peace’: Chief Best, Mayor Durkan address ongoing protests in Seattle
Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett joins Black Lives Matter demonstration
Seattle mayor requiring officers to have body cameras on during demonstrations
Officers injured after protesters throw ‘improvised explosives’ in Seattle
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County calls for statewide general strike and march next week
Noose found by black Seattle firefighter inside station
Protesters urged to get tested for COVID-19
Farmworkers’ union sues state agencies over COVID-19 emergency rules
Six counties move to phase 2; King County approved for modified phase 1
Outpouring of support for black-owned business as people call for change
Inslee orders independent review of Manuel Ellis death
Seattle Police Chief issues directive to ban tear gas for 30 days
Bellevue Police Department suspends use of neck restraints
Health care workers take a knee outside Swedish Hospital to support protests

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
1 wounded as gunman drives into Capitol Hill protest crowd, opens fire
Local politicians join anti-racism protests on Seattle’s Capitol Hill (Macri, Nguyen)
Seattle’s Black Lives Matter calls for statewide general strike, march on Friday
Coronavirus death toll climbs to 1,159 in Wash. state
‘We’re asking for demilitarization’: Seattle police tactics under fire
Durkan orders SPD officers to turn on body cameras at protests

KNKX FM
Tacoma mayor wants officers in Manuel Ellis case fired, City Council asks for state review
Looking back at a week of protests: Sights and sounds from a region that’s had enough
Frustrated by delayed jobless benefits, laid off workers turn to state Supreme Court

KUOW FM
CAR DRIVES INTO SEATTLE PROTEST; DRIVER SHOOTS 27-YEAR-OLD MALE PROTESTER
Diners, a few of them anyway, return to King County restaurants and cafes
Déjà Vu For Millennials Staring At The 2nd Recession Of Their Adult Lives
Updates on demonstrations in Seattle and Western Washington
News and updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Rein in police, city council members tell Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
Global COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 400,000
Peaceful Anti-Police Brutality Protests Continue Across The Country
From ‘Flash Bangs’ To ‘Rubber’ Bullets: The Very Real Risks of ‘Riot Control Agents’
Hundreds turn out for student-led Black Lives Matter protest at Franklin High School
Frustrated by delayed jobless benefits, laid off workers turn to state Supreme Court
Seattle Police will stop using tear gas on protesters, chief says
Why ‘defund the police’ has become the rallying cry at Seattle protests
Looking back at one week of protesting in Seattle
Coronavirus FAQs: How To Stay Safe While Protesting; When To Go Out After Recovery
How Will The U.S. And WHO Fare Without Each Other?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Man shot at Seattle protest after car seen driving into crowd
Council members slam Seattle mayor, police chief over protests
Thousands of peaceful protesters gather and march in Rainier Beach
Brandi Kruse: Leadership isn’t always about showing strength
Inslee orders independent review of Manuel Ellis’ death in Tacoma
Flashbangs, dispersal order given by police on day 9 of Seattle protests
Thousands march through streets of Seattle during peaceful protest
Take 8 minutes, 46 seconds to honor peaceful protesters

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Crosscut
The New Normal: When your lab becomes a center of hope in a pandemic
Inside the sting that caught a Northwest wildlife killing ring
Opinion: Seattle mayor’s words undermine George Floyd protests
Seattle issues 30-day ban on tear gas at protests
A short, violent history of Puget Sound uprisings, protests and riots

Slog
Washington Electeds to Mayor Durkan and Chief Best: Direct SPD to “Change Their Tactics Immediately” (Saldana, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nguyen, Frockt, Pederson, Johnson, Entenman, Tomiko Santos, Valdez, Gregerson, Macri, Chopp, Fitzgibbon, Cody, Frame, Hudgins, Berquist, Davis)
Man Crashes Into Barricade and Shoots Protester on Capitol Hill
Slog AM: A Shooting, a Suspicious Arrest, and an Outraged City Council After Tear-Gas-Filled Weekend
SPD Arrested Man Who Shot Video of Kid Allegedly Pepper Sprayed by Cops
Cops Deploy Blast Balls, Tear Gas in Longest Confrontation Yet on Capitol Hill
SPD Chief Outlines Changes to Police Response, Mayor Hints at Budget Cuts
In Response to Calls for Resignation, Durkan’s Office Says Mayor “Will Not Be Distracted”
What Would Defunding the Seattle Police Department Actually Mean?
SPD Disperses Crowd with Blast Balls, “Chemical Agents,” on Eighth Day of Protests Against Police Brutality
Peaceful and Police-less, North Seattle March Dispersed Suddenly
Black Lives Matter Seattle Calls for a Statewide Silent March Friday
Progressive Leaders Call for Mayor Jenny Durkan to Resign, or for the Council to Remove Her
Seattle Says Only SWAT Can Use Tear Gas For 30 Days
57 Buffalo Police Officers Resign From Special Team After Suspension of Colleagues
Seattle Residents Got Tear Gassed in Their Own Apartments
Mutual Aid Organizing Is Growing in Capitol Hill
Welcome to Modified Phase 1, King County
Protesters, Here’s Where You Can Get Free Coronavirus Tests in Seattle

Friday, June 5

Tacoma mayor directs city manager to fire police involved in the death of Manuel Ellis
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards on Thursday night directed City Manager Elizabeth Pauli to fire four police officers involved in a fatal encounter with Manuel Ellis, a black man who died in March after being restrained while being arrested. Continue reading at Tacoma News Tribune.

Department of Corrections accused of retaliating against inmates at Seattle work-release facility over coronavirus protests
Families who protested conditions at a Seattle work-release facility are accusing the state Department of Corrections of retaliating by sending six men at the facility back to prison. The six men had been housed at the Reynolds Work Release facility downtown, but had their work-release status revoked on what supporters describe as bogus infractions, after a peaceful demonstration last month by family members concerned about an outbreak of COVID-19. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay’s office)

Labor council to Seattle police union: Address racism or get out
The largest labor coalition in King County is giving the Seattle Police Officers Guild an ultimatum: acknowledge and address racism in law enforcement and in their union or risk being kicked out of the group. In a vote Thursday, executive members of the King County Labor Coalition — a sort of union of unions — passed a resolution laying out tasks for the police guild, which represents over 1,000 rank-and-file officers. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

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Associated Press
Washington unemployment fraud could rise as high as $650 million
Russell Wilson: ‘I don’t even want to talk about football’
Family of Tacoma man who died by police restraint wants cops fired
Washington judge declines to move suit against stay-home order
Seattle police: Badge numbers will be ‘prominently displayed’
Deputies investigate after family on camping trip harassed
Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change
The Latest: Protesters take to NYC streets after curfew
Washington state gets back millions in stolen jobless aid
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
US designates Northern Idaho county as drug-trafficking area
Woman dies in Yakima police custody; investigation underway

Auburn Reporter
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Inslee urges those with mild symptoms to get tested for COVID-19
Peaceful Solidarity Rally reportedly scheduled for Saturday at Maritime Heritage Park
Some progress in jobless claims but for those still waiting, ‘It’s kind of terrifying’
Crew from two more American Seafoods’ ships test positive for COVID-19 in Bellingham
Awaiting Phase 2 decision from state, Whatcom sees two new coronavirus cases Thursday
Whatcom County has had two active outbreaks of coronavirus in the past month
Library will start curbside pickup and accept return of items borrowed before closing
Whatcom announces new coronavirus dashboard and stops releasing independent data
Opinion: George Floyd has united the world — against America’s justice system and Donald Trump

Capital Press
NORPAC creditors seek $5M ‘claw back’ from farmers
Western Innovator: Farmer heads new co-op going with the grains
Washington Grain Commission reduces budget

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Monroe School Board member resigns amid ‘hate speech’ backlash
Hundreds join justice march in Monroe, population 20,000
Boeing lines up plane sales once meant for Russian carrier
Comment: Reasons for deploying troops in streets simply fail
Editorial: To restart the economy we need cash and childcare
Letter: Those in authority don’t understand why this happened

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way officials ask governor, county executive to accelerate Safe Start phases
Federal Way businesses given more opportunities to serve customers
Federal Way Community Center to house Washington State National Guard for 3 nights
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Island’s Weekly
A look at COVID-19 contact tracing

Issaquah Reporter
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Mask distribution to San Juan County businesses

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap protests: An upswelling of youth activism in the wake of George Floyd’s death

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma mayor directs city manager to fire police involved in the death of Manuel Ellis
National Guard troops deployed at County-City Building amid protests planned for Friday
Watch: Mayor Woodards spoke late Thursday on Manuel Ellis investigation
J.C. Penney is keeping its Washington state stores, for now
Washington state high court urged to ‘reflect on this moment,’ address racial justice
Tacoma police started a process to implement body cameras years ago. Where are they?
With the nation in turmoil, it’s time for local Republicans to own up on Trump
Video shows part of Manuel Ellis’ fatal encounter with Tacoma police
Tacoma City Council to discuss requesting independent review of Manuel Ellis’ death
‘We want answers:’ Manuel Ellis’ family demands transparency in death by Tacoma police
Editorial: No police body cameras is failure for Tacoma. Manuel Ellis’ death shouldn’t go unseen

New York Times
Unemployment in U.S. Unexpectedly Fell in May: Live Updates
Coronavirus Live Updates: Many Business Owners and Landlords Are Facing Off Amid the Economic Crisis
E.P.A. Limits States’ Power to Oppose Pipelines and Other Energy Projects
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Witness Videos Put Spotlight on Police
Research Shows Students Falling Months Behind During Virus Disruptions

Olympian (subscription required)
Tense, but largely peaceful gathering marks sixth night of protests in Olympia
Thurston County COVID-19 cases grow to 160
Washington state reports 245 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths Thursday
Some progress in jobless claims but for those still waiting, ‘It’s kind of terrifying’
State Patrol detains man spotted with gun near Capitol Lake Thursday morning
Inslee urges those with mild symptoms to get tested for COVID-19

Peninsula Daily News
Drones for 2021 Fourth of July?
Overnight camping to be recommended soon
Protest in Sequim

Puget Sound Business Journal
Unemployment in U.S. unexpectedly falls in May
Economic strain persists even as businesses reopen
Washington STEM data tracker brings inequities of economic fallout into clear focus
Washington’s Covid-19 testing capability has nearly quadrupled. Here’s what it means for the economy.
Judge dismisses airline’s bid to block Boeing from reselling 747 freighter
‘We need to be heard’: Business owners react to days of protests, looting in Seattle
$5B lawsuit accuses Google of gathering user data despite Incognito mode
Gates Foundation commits $1.6B to vaccine delivery, including $50M more for Covid-19 vaccine
For some minority-owned businesses, their lenders are now their defenders
Amazon will temporarily offer subsidized child and elder care to employees
Alaska Airlines tells workers it may need to operate with 3,000 fewer people in 2021

Seattle Times (subscription required)
After months of pleading for social distancing, health officials support protests. Seattle Black Lives Matter warns of dangers
Best orders officers to show badge numbers, as Durkan rejects 50% police budget cut
New job openings lag in Seattle metro area | Coronavirus Economy daily chart
Department of Corrections accused of retaliating against inmates at Seattle work-release facility over coronavirus protests
Yakima ‘moving in the wrong direction’ as coronavirus hospitalizations spike
Washington commercial, apartment landlords could get coronavirus relief on tax bills under new assessor proposal
Seven more Washington state counties apply for Phase 3 in 4-stage coronavirus recovery plan
Sound Transit leaders warn projects must be canceled or delayed to keep cash from running dry

Skagit Valley Herald
Protesters stage peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration
Free fishing on tap for the weekend
Mount Vernon council discusses CARES Act funding
County demands Phase 2 by Friday
Protesters line Burlington Boulevard in Black Lives Matter protest

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Spokesman Review
Unemployed workers struggle as state fights scam, backlog in claims
Police chief: Badge numbers will be ‘prominently displayed’
Inslee’s emergency orders within his authority, court commissioner says
State urges more people to get tested for COVID-19
Study: Autonomous vehicles won’t make roads completely safe
Footage of March Spokane arrest shows officer using knee-on-neck tactic for about 50 seconds

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities health officials blame sports and social gatherings for new coronavirus spike
Masks required to be worn in public as Tri-Cities ask the state to reopen more
Tri-Cities patients can get COVID-19 tests and other care without leaving the car
Tri-Cities peaceful protesters to rally over racial injustice at 3 demonstrations

USA Today
Celebrating Pride Month and rallying for racial equality: LGBTQ groups seek ‘to stand in solidarity with the black community’

Yakima Herald Republic
“Moving in the wrong direction.” COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Yakima
West Valley calls off in-person commencement; virtual ceremony to continue
New Yakima Co. unemployment claims drop to lowest number since coronavirus pandemic began
Wapato to give away free surgical masks Friday
Yakima Basin water supply for irrigators holds steady for June
Burn restrictions added on state DNR land

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Mayor Woodards condemns death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma police custody
Coronavirus updates: Seattle Opera cancels August production, furloughs staff
7th night of Seattle protests remain mostly peaceful
What the federal consent decree means for Seattle Police Department
Seattle to launch 2 new free coronavirus testing sites
Last-minute rule changes delay Skagit County’s ability to move to Phase 2 of reopening
Washington unemployment fraud: About 190,000 cases still unresolved
Seattlite and retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey says Trump is ‘pouring kerosene on the fire’ of national unrest

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Tacoma mayor calls for officer firings after new video shows Manuel Ellis’ confrontation with police
Mayor, police chief discuss five changes in response to Seattle protests
Family of Manuel Ellis speaks after ME says he died while being restrained by police
Protests stretch into 8th day as peaceful group stays overnight on Capitol Hill
Inslee encourages those with mild COVID-19 symptoms to get tested
More than 90,000 unemployed workers stuck in ID verification, wait time extended for many
George Floyd protests: ‘This is a great day’ for Floyd, Trump says as protests continue
National Guard troops deployed at County-City Building amid protests planned for Friday
State DOH launches new coronavirus dashboard to track progress to reopening
Letter from state Supreme Court: ‘As judges, we must recognize the role we have played in
devaluing black lives’
Seattle to offer free citywide coronavirus testing
Prisoners’ families fear they were punished for speaking out
Health experts supporting protests have suggestions for demonstrating during COVID-19

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Tacoma mayor joins Ellis family demanding officers’ firing, arrests in Mannie’s death
Turning point? No major clashes between protesters, police on seventh day of protests
Russell Wilson: ‘Talented’ Kaepernick could play for Seahawks now
Labor Council to Seattle Police Guild: Confront racism in the ranks or get out
Counties ready to reopen as Gov. Inslee announces focus on testing
25 more seafood fishermen test positive for COVID-19
Monroe school board member resigns seat after daughter’s use of N-word goes viral
Multiracial family harassed, trapped on camping trip near Forks
Unemployed workers who had benefits stalled starting to receive money
Police chief: Badge numbers will be ‘prominently displayed’
Retired WSP captain teaches officers about the history of police and communities of color
‘Like a bomb went off’: Shop owner shares images, video inside looted Bellevue Square

KNKX FM
State Rep. John Lovick: Events since George Floyd’s death are ‘a turning point for all of us’ (Lovick)
‘I have a heavy heart.’ Seahawks’ Russell Wilson speaks out about George Floyd killing, racism
LISTEN: Tacoma organizer talks Manuel Ellis, George Floyd and seeking justice for Black lives
Seattle police chief defends officers’ use of tear gas on protesters

KUOW FM
Tacoma PD killed a Black man. Now his family demands answers
Updates on demonstrations in Seattle and Western Washington
News and updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Why one Black Lives Matter group in Seattle has hesitated to march
The New Sounds Of Protest And Hope
‘Service is also action’: An imam, a pastor, a rabbi and a philosopher on faith and radical change
Facebook Begins Labeling ‘State-Controlled’ Media

Q13 TV (Fox)
Tacoma mayor says officers involved in Manuel Ellis’ death should be fired, prosecuted
‘I cried every day:’ Family of Tacoma man who died in police custody calls for transparency
Seattle offering free Covid-19 testing & potential mobile testing sites for protesters
Fake unemployment claims approach $650M, causing delays for legitimate filers in Washington state
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
Peaceful protest turns hostile in Seattle on Day 7 of demonstrations
Seattle police chief: Badge numbers will be ‘prominently displayed’
How to protest while keeping yourself and others safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
Citizen journalist captures attention of mayor, police chief in midst of protests

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Crosscut
Coronavirus is still real. Protesters say they’re fighting a worse pandemic
Labor council to Seattle police union: Address racism or get out
Finally allowed to reopen, WA employers wonder: Now what?
A short, violent history of Puget Sound uprisings, protests and riots

Slog
Slog PM: Seventh Night of Protests in Seattle, Mourning Badge Policy Changes
Washington’s New COVID Testing Strategy: If You Feel Sick, Get a Test Within 24 Hours
Seattle Residents Got Tear Gassed in Their Own Apartments
Putting Mourning Bands on Police Badges Is Defacing Public Property
Research Says Violent Cops Cause Violent Protests

Thursday, June 4

As complaints pour in about police at Seattle protests, city will withdraw request that could lift federal oversight
On the sixth day of major protests in Seattle over the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer in Minnesota, city officials announced Wednesday they would withdraw a request that could have cleared the way to lift eight years of federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Hong Kong people defy ban on Tiananmen vigil to honor massacre victims
Tens of thousands of people, candles in hand, descended on a park and other locations across Hong Kong to commemorate China’s massacre of pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square 31 years ago, defying the city’s first ban on the vigil, ostensibly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Shouting pro-democracy slogans, they drowned out announcements warning that gatherings of more than eight are illegal in the park and ignored nearby police in hopes of preserving Hong Kong’s fragile freedoms before they are forever gone. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Justin Chin)

‘We deserve better than this.’ People gather to remember Tacoma’s Manuel Ellis
On the Tacoma corner where Manuel Ellis drew his last breath while being restrained by police, hundreds gathered Wednesday evening to demand justice. It was a vigil the family wanted to hold since the 33-year-old died March 3. They decided it was time after learning the official cause of death — respiratory arrest due to hypoxia due to physical restraint, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Tony Overman)

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Associated Press
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
AP fact check: Trump denies tear gas use despite evidence
Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Seattle mayor rescinds curfew as Floyd protests continue
Seattle vets school options for fall, may return to class
Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts
Death of man in Tacoma police custody caused by restraint
Six counties have applied to move to Phase 3 of reopening
Seattle police chief vows changes in crowd-control tactics
Chelan judge declines to move suit against stay-home order
Police: Washington woman threatens Muslim neighbors with gun
Contractor getting $5M bonus for Hanford vitrification plant
Ex-defense chief Mattis rips Trump for dividing Americans
Senate passes fix for small-business coronavirus relief
The Latest: Russia urges US to respect right to protest
Portland, Oregon, city of protest, reels from nightly chaos
Democratic governors to GOP counterparts: oppose deployment
Parents, educators, experts talk to kids on race amid unrest
Pay is key issue in Yakima County fruit plant worker strikes
Oregon loosening virus restrictions for restaurants, pools

Aberdeen Daily World
Elective surgeries resume at Grays Harbor Community Hospital
County Commission proposing millions in small business grants through CARES Act money
Commentary: Yes, meet rioters with overwhelming force
Commentary: Trump wants armed conflict. Don’t give it to him

Auburn Reporter
Hundreds gather at Auburn City Hall to protest death of George Floyd

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Watch live: Inslee speaks at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on COVID-19, protests in Washington state
Whatcom announces new coronavirus dashboard and stops releasing independent data
PeaceHealth in Whatcom receives $12.6 million in federal coronavirus relief money
Watch: ‘COVID-19 Bending the Curve’ Part 2 focuses on the path to a vaccine
Diabetes will cost Washington state more than $13 billion in 2030
Two more American Seafoods vessels arriving in Bellingham will be tested for COVID-19
Coronavirus updates: State launches updated risk assessment dashboard
Death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma will get full investigation, governor says
Give black students break on grades for protests, petition asks University of Washington
Washington state reports 327 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
‘Can’t breathe:’ Tacoma police restraint of Manuel Ellis caused his death, ME reports
Watch: Gov. Inslee spoke at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on COVID-19, protests in Washington state
George Floyd memorial taking place in Minneapolis Thursday. Here’s how you can watch
Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death
Military leadership, Mattis defend protester rights amid Trump threat to send troops
As Trump confronts protests, civil rights leaders see parallels to the past
Three more Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd’s death, Minnesota AG says

Capital Press
Inslee clarifies COVID-19 rules for farms

Columbian
Options for reopening schools in Clark County, Washington come with complex questions of equity

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Protests continue as Inslee backs review of police actions
Getting to the next phase of reopening is in state’s hands
Bloomberg: Comment: Gandhi and King were right about nonviolence
Bloomberg: Commentary: Doing taxes right in post-pandemic world

Islands’ Weekly
WSF reminds riders of San Juan Islands’ face-covering requirement
Transient lodging resumes in San Juan County
Case exposure on San Juan Island

Journal of the San Juan Islands
State Parks offers three free days in June
Town delays 2021 LTAC tourism grant application process

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Bremerton NAACP calls for police accountability as Kitsap protests continue
Kitsap health officials are looking toward next reopening phase
As parents return to work in reopening, will they find child care?
Kitsap health district announces Dr. Gib Morrow selected as next top health officer
Kitsap Destruction Derby’s 2020 season, its 50th anniversary, canceled
Cruz on the Port Orchard Waterfront classic car show canceled
Fauci says he’s optimistic about coronavirus vaccine protection but concerned how long it will last

News Tribune
‘We deserve better than this.’ People gather to remember Tacoma’s Manuel Ellis
Pierce County Superior Court to close doors Thursday in response to planned protests
Protesters in Tacoma lie on street for nearly 9 minutes in show against social inequality
‘Can’t breathe:’ Tacoma police restraint of Manuel Ellis caused his death, ME reports
Tacoma’s Manuel Ellis, like so many before him, didn’t have to die
Russell Wilson details racism against him, Colin Kaepernick’s missed chance with Seahawks
Seahawks K.J. Wright on George Floyd killing: ‘It’s time for uncomfortable conversations’
Editorial: Street protests complicate COVID-19 recovery efforts. Can Pierce County adapt?
Pandemic puts business tenants and landlords in showdown

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: 6 counties apply for Phase 3 of reopening plan
Olympia City Council meeting becomes listening session on police behavior, racism
‘Can’t breathe:’ Tacoma police restraint of Manuel Ellis caused his death, ME reports
Racial justice demonstrations remain peaceful Tuesday in Olympia
Watch: Gov. Inslee spoke at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on COVID-19, protests in Washington state
Will orcas thrive in the coronavirus pandemic’s quieter waters? Scientists aim to find out
Washington state reports 327 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma will get full investigation, governor says

Peninsula Daily News
Sequim protesters march against racism
Libraries, drive-ins included in new Phase 2 guidelines

Puget Sound Business Journal
US jobless claims ease as economy struggles to reopen
Fed expands municipal bond program, opening door to some smaller cities
Congress approves sweeping changes to PPP. Here are the details.
SDOT seeks bids for potential West Seattle Bridge replacement
Fed expands loan program to potentially include cash-strapped airports, public transit

Seattle Times (subscription required)
As complaints pour in about police at Seattle protests, city will withdraw request that could lift federal oversight
Seattle area protests: How Wednesday unfolded’
As furloughs for 5,500 UW Medicine workers begin, patients, staff worry about care
‘Can’t breathe:’ Tacoma police restraint of Manuel Ellis caused his death, medical examiner reports
Yet another ritual halted by coronavirus — most Seattle-area summer camps won’t be operating this year
Seattle-based American Seafoods to screen 2 more crews after most on third vessel test positive for COVID-19
ZoomInfo prices stock offering as one of first IPOs since coronavirus slowed deals
Historic downtown church confronts Seattle’s ‘original sin’
Seattle-area protests: What to know on the seventh day of action after George Floyd’s killing
Sound Transit leaders warn projects must be canceled or delayed to keep cash from running dry
Seattle biotech firm scores $85 million for work on Alzheimer’s drug, despite hurdles of coronavirus pandemic
Amazon works with Black employees group to distribute $10 million to social justice efforts

Skagit Valley Herald
Regional firefighter training center planned near Stanwood
Skagit County businesses receive nearly $250,000 in grants
Skagit County official says OK for Phase 2 may come today

Spokesman Review
Inslee says protest leaders helping prevent violence from ‘hijacking’ message
State Senate’s top Republican: Special session needed to deal with coming revenue shortfall (Billig, Jinkins)
‘I want you to feel me’: Woodward, Meidl hear youth speak at downtown protest
Nonwhite Washington residents have contracted COVID-19 at disproportionate rates
Pay is key issue in Yakima County fruit plant worker strikes
Washington state lawsuit alleges price-fixing by StarKist and rival tuna conglomerates

Tri-City Herald
‘Extraordinary condemnation.’ James Mattis calls Trump a threat to the Constitution
240 Tri-Citians show up to patrol parking lots to thwart vandals. Some worry it goes too far
Benton County tops 1,000 coronavirus cases, with Franklin not far behind
See how close Tri-Cities is to lifting state coronavirus restrictions
Editorial: Floyd death should lead to change, not guns in Tri-Cities parking lots

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
As former foster youth struggle to meet rent, state develops new housing-rescue plan

Washington Post
New York Times staffers denounce paper for Cotton’s op-ed urging military incursion into cities
A dangerous new factor in an uneasy moment: Unidentified law enforcement officers
Scores of testing sites forced to close because of vandalism in civil unrest
The next big problem for the economy: Businesses can’t pay their rent
Op-Ed: After this crisis, policing should never be the same
Op-Ed: #BlackOutTuesday was a case study in how performative solidarity goes awry
Hong Kong people defy ban on Tiananmen vigil to honor massacre victims
Barr seeks to subdue D.C. protests with federal power
Earth’s carbon dioxide levels hit record high, despite coronavirus-related emissions drop
Latin America had time to prepare for the coronavirus. It couldn’t stop the inevitable.
The protests brought the demise of this statue representing ‘oppression’ — along with many others
U.S. spends twice as much on law and order as it does on cash welfare, data show
David McAtee fed Louisville police for years. To some who knew him, his fatal shooting doesn’t add up.

Yakima Herald Republic
Fruit packing house workers roll through Yakima in protest after man’s death
More than 100 gather downtown in fifth night of Yakima protests supporting George Floyd
Coronavirus update: Masks a way to decrease transmission; cases grow by 46
Yakima City Council extends state of emergency, calls on people to wear masks in public
Health district: In-person, drive-in commencements not allowed for any Yakima County schools

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
‘Hit them hard’: WSP apologizes for trooper’s words at Seattle protest
Seattle ends curfew on 6th night of protests over death of George Floyd
Coronavirus updates: Nearly 1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs in the US
Family of Tacoma man killed in police custody draws parallels to George Floyd
Gov. Inslee says some police actions during recent protests ‘troublesome’ but ‘it’s a difficult job’
Peaceful protesters experience unrest from counterprotesters at Snohomish rally

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle mayor, police chief sit down with protest leaders as 10,000 more march
Floyd protests suppressed in NYC as police enforce curfew
Six counties apply to move to phase 3 of reopening
‘Can’t breathe:’ Tacoma police restraint of Manuel Ellis caused his death, ME reports
WSP apologizes after video surfaces of trooper saying ‘Don’t kill them, but hit them hard’
Coronavirus: Inslee extends eviction moratorium through Aug. 1
Seattle city attorney announces withdrawal of motion to end federal oversight of SPD
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County responds to protests
Court documents describe assaults to SPD officers, listing suspects by race, hometown
1.9 million seek U.S. jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Gov. Inslee to meet with leaders of peaceful protests Wednesday
Using tear gas on protesters could cause second wave of COVID-19
SPD protest response criticized by city council, community police commission

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘Manny is George Floyd’: Family of man killed during Tacoma arrest want officers fired
For sixth day, thousands march in Seattle over death of George Floyd
Amid protests, Seattle will withdraw request to end federal oversight of police
‘I don’t have all the answers’: Seahawks’ Russell Wilson speaks emotionally on racism
Seattle mayor, police and fire chiefs meet with activists — away from protesting crowds
Gov. Inslee takes on two crises: COVID-19 and unrest after death of George Floyd
Activists have taken on Seattle city leaders during protests, but who are their leaders?
Death of Tacoma man in police custody was due to respiratory arrest, autopsy finds
Democrats prepare police reform bills after Floyd’s death

KNKX FM
Thousands march peacefully through Seattle, demanding ‘defund the police’
Protesters in Tacoma, Seattle condemn police brutality in another day of demonstrations
The coast is clear-ing: Tourist lodgings reopening along Oregon and Washington shores

KUOW FM
Seattle will withdraw motion to exit federal oversight of SPD
‘We’re being visible’: Local volunteers keep watch on Seattle’s International District
New Unemployment Claims Dip Below 2 Million In Sign Pace Of Job Losses May Be Easing
Seattle Now: The forgotten pandemic
‘I Didn’t Deserve It’: Pandemic Shut Down His Barbershop, Then A Fire Destroyed It
Updates on demonstrations in Seattle and Western Washington
News and updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Former Defense Secretary Mattis Issues Stunning Rebuke Of Trump
‘There’s been a lot of gate keeping, but not enough bridge building’
June 3rd | In the wake of protests against brutality, how might policing change?
1968-2020: A Tale Of Two Uprisings
Washington’s smallest counties will lead way into next phase of reopening economy
No Evidence Hydroxychloroquine Is Helpful In Preventing COVID-19, Study Finds
Armed men in Renton say they support local protesters
Armed Neighborhood Groups Form In The Absence Of Police Protection

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘As sick as I was, this made me sicker’: Elderly man’s home vandalized with racial slurs
Huge crowd protests in Seattle as criticism of police mounts; curfew canceled
‘Can’t breathe!’ Medical Examiner says man died being restrained by Tacoma Police
City to pull request to end years of federal oversight of Seattle Police Department
‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson: ‘I don’t even want to talk about football’
Amid protests, some call for radical changes including defunding Seattle Police
Hundreds gather at vigil for man who died while restrained by Tacoma Police
‘Poor choice of words’: WSP team leader tells troopers ‘don’t kill them, but hit them hard’ at Seattle protest
King County applies for modified Phase 1 reopening

Web

Crosscut
In major reversal, Seattle won’t ask feds to end police oversight
Apocalypse: Now What? Pandemic safety in a protest
Opinion: Seattle mayor’s words undermine George Floyd protests
‘Outside agitator’ narrative not supported by Seattle arrest data
‘Rife with flawed science’: OR and WA fight Trump’s emissions rollback

MyBallard
Seattle nightly curfew canceled for the rest of the week

Slog
Slog PM: Seattle’s Curfew Rescinded, Mayor Durkan Booed Off City Hall Steps, City Caves on Consent Decree
Resisting the Subordination of Life to the Economy Is Also a Part of the Protests Against Police Brutality
Local Black Lives Matter Chapter Issues Demands for Seattle, Say They’ve Had “No Role” in Recent Protests
Man Plays Trumpet, Gets Tackled by Cops

Wednesday, June 3

Inslee extends residential eviction moratorium through Aug. 1 with changes
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment of rent through Aug. 1 and made several changes to it that will affect tenants and landlords. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (David Zalubowski)

Our 400-year nightmare demands a new American Dream
Black families are assassinated every day in this country. We work multiple jobs for generations to move our families into homes we can beautify and turn into sanctuaries. We raise millions of well-educated children, despite the abysmal, white supremacist conditions in their schools. We work in jobs surrounded by white supremacists who have neither the curiosity nor the empathy to understand how much harder our path is than theirs. Every day every member of our household steps out into a nation that has recklessly strewn economic, educational, financial and psychological land mines all along our way. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)

‘This can’t be happening’: An oral history of 48 surreal, violent, biblical minutes in Washington
Eventually there will be a detailed accounting of what actually happened, and how, and why. For now, in the midst of the confusion, here is a first draft of history in miniature, in minutes — an oral history of 6:30 to 7:18 p.m. on June 1, 2020. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Alex Brandon)

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Associated Press
Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer
Seattle mayor, police chief vow to review protest tactics
Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests
Washington, D.C., man has some surprise guests: about 60 protesters
Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
Mostly peaceful Seattle protests turn violent at night
U.S. news organizations focus on lives lost in the pandemic
VIRUS DIARY: Time and longing during a locked-down babyhood
Seattle mayor to meet with George Floyd protesters
FAA chief called before Senate to testify about Boeing plane
Washington residents oppose city’s step toward land sale
Seattle police say report of armed person at hospital false

Aberdeen Daily World
17th COVID-19 case identified in Grays Harbor County Sunday
Op-ed: White America, if you want to know who’s responsible for racism, look in the mirror
Op-ed: The fabric is fraying: Redemption is becoming a thing of the past

Auburn Reporter
King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Inslee extends residential eviction moratorium through Aug. 1 with changes
Large protests probably will lead to some COVID-19 cases, state health official says
As Whatcom works to reopen, 110,000 masks going to businesses and people who need them
Whatcom reports 3 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, but remains below Phase 2 threshold
Here’s where, when hundreds of traps for the Asian giant hornet will be set in Whatcom
Whatcom County Council split on Cherry Point crude oil transshipments ban
Several hundred gather in Bellingham Tuesday evening to protest George Floyd killing
Here’s what Whatcom leaders, police are saying about racial injustice
As Whatcom works to reopen, 110,000 masks going to businesses and people who need them
Coronavirus updates: Inslee issues guidance for higher education, workforce training
As expected, more diabetes medicine recalled because too much of a carcinogen was found
Washington state reports 180 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

Capital Press
Washington state’s farm export values drop
Business booming at small meat plants, but some producers are in trouble
EPA issues report analyzing heat pollution in Columbia, Snake rivers
COVID-19 shutdown fuels U.S. pulse demand
Domestic promotion proposal divides apple industry

Columbian
Clark County submits application for Phase 2 reopening
Seven new COVID-19 cases reported, bringing Clark County’s total to 558
Stoker resigns from Vancouver school board after comment on protesters
In Our View: Controversies advance important discussions

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Judge approves 2nd recall effort against Sheriff Fortney
Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
Police: Former nurse threatens Muslim neighbors at gunpoint
An anonymous flier, an armed response and a plea for justice
Alderwood mall area closed again due to threats of looting
WaPo Commentary: Protests here, abroad put focus on U.S. hypocrisy
Editorial: Hard to see now, but we walked reform path before
Letter: There are limits to rights during public health crisis
Letter: We’re a long way off from being safe from Covid-19

Federal Way Mirror
Peaceful protests in Federal Way raise awareness of racism amid aftermath of George Floyd’s death
King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

The Inlander
America needs to move beyond the platitudes of congratulations and put in place some real support for our next generation

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Black Lives Matter protest in Friday Harbor, June 5

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Protests continue across Kitsap
Harrison Medical Center no longer: Hospital changes its name to St. Michael
Tracking protests across the USA in the wake of George Floyd’s death

News Tribune (subscription required)
Protest is for locals only as Tacoma mourns the black men it’s lost at the hands of police
Local e-cigarette sampling regulations can’t be enforced, appellate court says
Tacoma implements 9:30 p.m. curfew for Tuesday. Move comes amid protests, some looting
After vandalism, Tacoma business owners say there are bigger issues than broken glass
Pierce County sends in its application for Phase 2 of COVID reopening plan
Video shows looters breaking into and fleeing from Tacoma coin store
Editorial: No more excuses: Racism that led to George Floyd’s death lives in Tacoma, too

New York Times
Who’s wearing a mask? Women, Democrats and city dwellers
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Esper Opposes Use of Troops for Now
For Police Officers, Demonstrations Take a Toll and Test Duty
Pandemic Could Scar a Generation of Working Mothers
Coronavirus Live Updates: Tally of New Cases Rises in the U.S., Partly Because of Expanded Testing
Tear Gas Clears Path for Trump to Visit Church

Olympian (subscription required)
Fake news flyer targets Thurston County political organization
Timberland libraries offer nearly an event a day all summer — but they’ll be virtual
Washington state reports 180 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
Coronavirus updates: State launches updated risk assessment dashboard
Hundreds gather for peaceful rally at Olympia park in wake of violent protests
Downtown Olympia businesses find graffiti, but no major damage after protests
Inslee extends residential eviction moratorium through Aug. 1 with changes
2 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Thurston County, bringing total to 157

Peninsula Daily News
Olympic Peninsula protests peaceful
Peninsula officials discuss CARES funding
Police watchdog eyeing pepper spray use against protesters
Unemployment fraud hits Peninsula residents

Puget Sound Business Journal
Major employers left out of government’s coronavirus relief plan
African-American economic gap remains despite US expansion
Campus police changes, teach-ins and solidarity: How Washington’s universities are confronting racism
Former governor tasked with mending divisions at Bellevue College
Seattle gig workers to get paid sick leave during Covid-19 crisis
Curbside alcohol, cannabis sales aren’t here for long, unless the law changes
Thanks, but no thanks. Are small businesses losing interest in SBA PPP loans?
Washington tourism sector endures staggering financial hit amid Covid-19

Renton Reporter
Schrier launches WA-08 Heroes program

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle police continue to use ‘flash-bang’ grenades during protests, despite recommendations
Westneat: Demonstrators gathered for fifth day to call for peace and change after George Floyd’s death: How Tuesday unfolded
Washington State Patrol apologizes after officer tells his team, ‘Don’t kill them, but hit them hard’ in reference to Seattle protesters
No, the Thurston County Democrats did not offer to pay anarchists; misinformation flows in wake of George Floyd protests
‘No sense of de-escalation’ at crucial moment during Monday night Seattle protest, videographer says
Inslee extends eviction moratorium in response to new coronavirus, issues guidance for library curbside pickup, drive-in theaters
Your right to a jury trial is on hold. Here’s how coronavirus is changing the justice system
Social distancing on buses, cutting class sizes, prioritizing lessons: How education leaders reckon with coming back from coronavirus school closures
SDOT solicits engineers to design a replacement for the cracked West Seattle Bridge
Editorial: Crisis demands Congress check Trump’s leadership failure
Op-Ed: Police harassment of my youth and executive career haunts me still
Stone: Will George Floyd’s death compel people to finally consider substance of Colin Kaepernick’s message?
AD Jen Cohen’s message to people of color in UW athletics: ‘We’re here to not only support you but to stand by you. It’s not OK. It’s not OK.’

Skagit Valley Herald
Environmental nonprofits embrace “virtual landscape” during pandemic
Company takes on COVID-19 project
Law enforcement to add extra patrols in business areas

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie holds peaceful police violence protest

Spokesman Review
Pandemic-related eviction moratorium extended
Agitators accused of violence, destruction Sunday night begin to make court appearances
After George Floyd’s death, witness of March arrest in Spokane speaks out about apparent use of controversial tactic

Tri-City Herald
‘Deeply concerned.’ Pasco, Kennewick chiefs disturbed by police actions in Floyd death
1 of every 100 Pasco residents has been diagnosed with COVID. Latest cases by city
70-mph winds crush mobile home park south of Tri-Cities. 165 left homeless
Counties to apply to reopen Tri-Cities businesses, despite being far from state targets
‘Defend the Tri’ arm themselves to patrol Tri-Cities stores against vandalism
Tri-Cities COVID cases jump to highest daily number since Tyson outbreak
Coyote Ridge has most COVID cases of state prisons. Positive cases soar

USA Today
George Floyd live updates: Defense secretary rejects use of military; poll shows most Americans support protests; Minn. police sued

Washington Post
Rep. Steve King, who was shunned by GOP leaders for his racist remarks, loses in Iowa primary
Pentagon chief breaks with Trump on whether to use active-duty military
An oral history of 48 surreal, violent, biblical minutes in Washington
‘What about James?’ Killing of black protester fuels more anger in Omaha.
America is awash in cameras — and not just smartphones. They’re a double-edged sword.
Op-Ed: Trump’s photo with his loyalists was a vulgar mess. And Ivanka brought a handbag.
How U.S. cities lost precious time to protect black residents from the coronavirus
Trump administration bans flights by Chinese airlines
Op-Ed: Secretary Esper, you violated your oath in aiding Trump’s photo op. So I’m resigning.
Op-Ed: The Battle of Lafayette Square and the undermining of American democracy
Rosenstein testifies to Senate panel
George W. Bush calls out racial injustices and celebrates protesters
Johnson offers U.K. citizenship path for nearly 3 million Hong Kongers
A history of the law that could be used to quell riots
Tech group files first lawsuit against Trump over executive order targeting social media
Trump administration wanted to take control of D.C. police to quell protests
An oversharing grandma’s court case offers lessons on setting boundaries for kids’ online privacy

Whidbey News-Times
Black Lives Matter: Formed in response to George Floyd’s killing, weekend protest stays peaceful
Clinics scheduled to reopen next week

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County COVID count tops 4,000 cases as mask directive takes effect Wednesday
Workers at two Yakima County fruit packing plants say compensation is the key to resolving strikes
Yakima police say protests sparked by George Floyd’s death were peaceful, positive
Opinion: Protesters have a voice, and we need to listen

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Community cleans up Tacoma couple’s home after racist graffiti
Seattle protests continue for 5th night after death of George Floyd
Coronavirus updates: Whatcom County applies for Phase 2 of reopening
FAA chief called before Senate to testify about Boeing 737 MAX
Washington eviction moratorium extended to August 1 amid coronavirus crisis
Peaceful Tacoma protest led by 2 teens punctuated by civil unrest
Washington residents continue to struggle to get unemployment checks
What we’re learning about who was arrested in Seattle this weekend
Seattle council members call for review of Monday clash between police and protesters

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Earlier peaceful protests come to explosive end on Capitol Hill
Charging decision expected to be announced Wednesday, report says
Seattle Mayor Durkan to meet with protesters Wednesday
Seattle under evening curfews through Saturday; protests continue for 5th day
Seattle receives 14,000 complaints about police conduct in protests
Health officials worried about new cases of COVID-19 due to protests
Artists protest in Seattle, highlighting racism in the art community
800 gather for peaceful Tacoma rally, small group damages businesses

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
More chaos on Capitol Hill overnight as protesters clash with police
Protests over George Floyd’s death continue in Seattle for fifth day
14,000 complaints filed against Seattle Police during George Floyd protests
Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer
Demonstrators gather in Auburn for peaceful protest
Chinatown businesses reeling from property damage, looting during weekend protests
Armed citizens form group to protect businesses in Tri-Cities
Inslee extends eviction moratorium through Aug. 1 to protect renters

KNKX FM
State health officials watch for coronavirus cases tied to protests

KUOW FM
How A Mother Protects Her Black Teenage Son From The World
Seattle residents weigh right to protest against COVID risks
News and updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Updates on demonstrations in Seattle and Western Washington
Officials address protesters, curfew extended, questions continue about police response
The coast is clear-ing: Tourist lodgings reopening along Oregon and Washington shores
This is how the Boeing layoffs are going down
How many Seattle students are doing distance learning? The school district can’t say
Act of love: People cleaned Seattle streets in solidarity after protests
Seattle police use tear gas and pepper spray on peaceful protesters
‘Barely Holding It Together’: Stresses Of An Early Child Care Center That Stayed Open

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle mayor, police chief vow to review tactics amid continuing protests
Protesters mobilize for rally and march in Olympia
Black-owned businesses in Washington gain support in response to George Floyd’s death
Nation’s streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful
Far from traditional learning: A clearer picture of what schools will look like in the fall
City leaders speak with crowd on 5th day of George Floyd protests in Seattle
Restaurants in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood propose in-street dining
Tacoma youth host peaceful protest in response to George Floyd’s death
Mayor, and business owners respond to destruction in Tacoma; curfew goes into effect

Web

Crosscut
WA advocates call for freezing foster care ‘age-out’ during pandemic
Opinion: Actions we can take to tame WA’s unemployment crisis
Inslee confident Trump’s military threat all bluster
Opinion: Our 400-year nightmare demands a new American Dream
Lack of behavioral health care in WA forces families apart

My Ballard
Seattle nightly curfew announced for the rest of the week

Slog
Inslee Extends Statewide Eviction Moratorium Through August 1
Slog AM: Seattle Police Use Tear Gas, Durkan Announces Several Day Curfew, Noted Bigot Loses Primary
Slog PM: A Fifth Day of Protests; Durkan Will Meet with Organizers Tomorrow, Can’t Say There Won’t Be Tear Gas Tonight
The Amazon Tax Is Back on the Menu
George Floyd and the Cop Accused of Killing Him Worked at the Same Club
Lisa Herbold Wants to Prevent SPD from Covering Badge Numbers
Delete Your Black Square Post

Tuesday, June 2

Protests Over Racism Versus Risk Of COVID: ‘I Wouldn’t Weigh These Crises Separately’
Mass protests that have erupted over police brutality toward black people in America are raising concerns about the risk of spreading the coronavirus. But some health experts, even as they urge caution, say they support the demonstrations — because racism itself also poses a dire health threat. Continue reading at KUOW. (Getty Images)

George Floyd protests spotlight need for police reform, even in times of coronavirus
If the events of the past week have taught us anything, it’s that now is not the time to take our foot off the gas of police accountability. The devastating death of George Floyd, a Black man who died after being pinned beneath the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer, has sparked widespread protests nationwide, including fiery confrontations between protesters and police in Seattle on Saturday night. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)

“We can’t allow violence to hijack peaceful protest,” Gov. Inslee says
Those who have committed violent acts during the demonstrations in Seattle and other cities “need to be criminally prosecuted as appropriate and they will be,” the governor said at a press conference. “We will not allow that to obscure the justice of the underlying protest; the peaceful protesters’ efforts to challenge all of us to raise our eyes on the prize to have a more just society.” Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Steve Ringman)