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Friday, June 12

State says schools will reopen this fall
Washington’s schools chief said Thursday that he expects school districts to reopen buildings and return to in-person learning next school year, as long as public health guidelines allow them to do so. The goal: Resume regular, face-to-face schedules for most or all students at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Amanda Ray)

Trump fumes, threatens over festive protest zone in Seattle
Following days of violent confrontations with protesters, police in Seattle have largely withdrawn from part of a neighborhood where protesters have created a festival-like scene that has President Donald Trump fuming. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

Cities Grew Safer. Police Budgets Kept Growing.
In Boston, Los Angeles and Milwaukee, about one in every 10 dollars of local government spending goes to the police. In Minneapolis, it’s about one in every 20 dollars. American society has not settled on what that number should be — how much of a priority the police ought to have, alongside schools and parks and housing and health care. But the police share of spending has grown over the past 40 years, even as cities have become far safer. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Quoctrung Bui)

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Associated Press
Washington state taps National Guard for jobless aid backlog
Trump fumes, threatens over festive protest zone in Seattle
Experts: Police ‘woefully undertrained’ in use of force
Oregon announces largest virus count, Gov. pauses reopening

Auburn Reporter
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State expects schools to open for in-person instruction this fall
National Guard to help clear backlog of state jobless claims delayed over ID verification
Washington state reports 137 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths Thursday
Here’s where Whatcom‘s second confirmed Asian giant hornet was found — and stepped on
This is what’s happening in Fairhaven as Whatcom County reopens in Phase 2
Here’s when lights, videos and a parade are planned for Whatcom high school graduations
Bellingham businesses participating in Black Lives Matter statewide day of action Friday
Two in Whatcom test positive for COVID-19; Lummi Nation extends shelter order
Most WA schools will return face-to-face this fall but with COVID precautions in place
Inslee repeats his call for the president to ramp up production of protective gear
Starbucks reverses Black Lives Matter ban after #BoycottStarbucks trends
Trump praises tear gas against Minneapolis protesters as ‘beautiful scene’

Capital Press
Plan Bee: How farmers are using native mason bees to boost crop production

Everett Herald (subscription required)
As dentists open, expensive PPE is in short supply
State schools chief expects classrooms to reopen this fall
Expect hybrid classes at colleges and universities this fall
Editorial: Congress nears breath of fresh air on park funding
WaPo: Comment: Polls offer nuanced views on protests and policing
Bloomberg: Commentary: Solar, wind energy continue to build their share
Letter: Put priority on public health not chasing phantom looters
Letter: With Covid-19 pandemic, clean air even more important

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Washington schools superintendent on fall semester plans: ‘We’re coming back’
South Kitsap to get new fire chief
What is Loving Day? June 12 marks landmark Supreme Court decision for interracial marriage

News Tribune (subscription required)
Feds arrest Tacoma woman for allegedly burning 5 police vehicles in Seattle protest
A lost generation of school kids because of COVID-19? Not so fast, education experts say
Tacoma businesses closing Friday for statewide BLM silent march
Tacoma police chief welcomes state probe of ‘exemplary officers’ involved in Ellis death
Tacoma Link extension needs $35 million more after underground problems eat up budget
Get tested for COVID-19, Tacoma protesters. It’s more proof that Black Lives Matter

New York Times
Companies Push for Virus Legal Protection, Prompting Worker Concern
Coronavirus Live Updates: White House Seeks to Cement ‘Emergency’ Restrictions on Immigration
Do Police Officers Make Schools Safer or More Dangerous?
Cities Grew Safer. Police Budgets Kept Growing.
Defying Trump, Senate Panel Moves to Strip Military Bases of Confederate Names

Olympian (subscription required)
Tacoma racial justice activists bring joy, food, and commitment to the Capitol Thursday
Washington state reports 137 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths Thursday
Former Lacey mayors angry about councilman’s social media posts, urge council action
Lacey councilman Kunkel apologizes for social media posts, but council takes no further action
Army selects coronavirus vaccine candidate and sets human trials for summer
Fish and Wildlife Commission to decide whether to retain pocket gopher status Friday
Thurston County adds 5 more COVID-19 cases Thursday, for 14 so far this week
Most WA schools will return face-to-face this fall but with COVID precautions in place

Peninsula Daily News
Camper tells of harrowing ordeal in Forks
City of Port Townsend awarded $288,300 in COVID-19 relief funds
Officials planning regional approach for Phase 3
Peninsula cases of COVID-19 rise to 60
Washington schools expected to reopen this fall, if possible

Puget Sound Business Journal
Lawmakers push to invest billions in semiconductor industry to counter China
Washington State Auditor to excavate massive unemployment claims fraud
Coronavirus puts the squeeze on retirement hopes
US boardrooms fail to reflect country’s demographics
Goldman Sachs is said to try to avoid pleading guilty in 1MDB scandal
Does Amazon still need its HQ2 office space in a post-Covid world? Former employees weigh in.
Why Mitsubishi’s costly regional jet program suddenly left Washington
Microsoft won’t sell facial recognition software to police departments
Seattle ethics board backs Sawant in ‘rent strike’ complaint
Stocks tumble on economic outlook and virus upticks
Boeing vows to confront bigotry after firing worker for racial harassment
New PPP rules mean more loan forgiveness but leave banks on the hook

Tri-City Herald
Lamb Weston lays off 660 Mid-Columbia workers. Demand for french fries fizzles
101 Connell prison inmates and staff test positive for COVID. Cases doubled in a week
COVID surge: Tri-Cities averaging 52 new cases a day for a week

USA Today
Breonna’s Law: Louisville Metro Council votes to ban no-knock warrants
‘The major stumbling block’: Powerful police unions stand in the way of structural reform, experts say

Yakima Herald Republic
Agreement at Columbia Reach Pack ends final ag worker strike in the Yakima Valley
State says schools will reopen this fall
Selah protesters return to voice support for Black Lives Matter movement
Rep. Newhouse meets with group of local police leaders
Coronavirus update: Yakima County had 167 new cases Thursday
New Yakima County unemployment claims decline slightly in past week
Lawsuit threatened over Walla Walla police officer’s ‘SS’ tattoo

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Tacoma woman charged for allegedly setting Seattle police vehicles on fire during protests
Seattle police report 911 response times have tripled since closure of East Precinct in Capitol Hill
Seattle Black Lives Matter group plans silent march and strike for Friday
Lynnwood police officer the target of racist rant
Coronavirus updates: New model from UW predicts second wave of COVID-19 to hit in the fall
Effort to change Juanita High School’s ‘Rebel’ mascot gets new life
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan made the call to remove barriers around East Precinct in Capitol Hill
Washington students, staff must wear cloth masks as schools reopen in the fall
National Guard to help verify unemployment claims in Washington

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
SPD Chief wants officers to return to East Precinct ‘as soon as possible;’ but has no timeline
Police arrest Tacoma woman accused of setting five patrol cars on fire during Seattle protest
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County calls for statewide general strike, march Friday
Chief Best says response times now three times longer in East Precinct
State sets timeline for payments stuck in ID verification, acknowledges new problem
King County Metro to cut service this fall
Washington schools expected to reopen for in-person learning this fall
Trump renews military threat against Seattle’s Capitol Hill
Protesters host cookout at the state Capitol
‘Leaving the precinct was not my decision’ Chief Best says in message to fellow officers
Cowlitz County delays variance application to advance to phase 3
Petition started to change SPD East Precinct to community center
UW removes standardized test score requirements for students beyond fall 2021
Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Some say ‘Black Lives Matter’ message hijacked by emergence of ‘CHAZ’
Experts: Police ‘woefully undertrained’ in use of force
On Twitter, Trump takes aim at Seattle Mayor Durkan and Gov. Inslee, who fire back
Hundreds call for change during rally, cookout on steps of Capitol building
Seattle Police hope to make deal with protesters to reclaim ‘CHAZ’
COVID-19 deaths in Washington increase by four, another county approved for Phase 3
Wash. education chief says classroom learning to return in the fall
Councilwoman Sawant says ‘CHAZ’ should be permanently in community control
Tacoma woman accused of setting 5 police vehicles on fire during Seattle protests
Prosecutors: Man who shot protester on Capitol Hill provoked incident

KNKX FM
Who was Manny Ellis? Family and friends saw a man searching for peace and redemption
Letter from Supreme Court: ‘We all bear responsibility’ for ongoing injustice
PHOTOS: Standoffs between police, protesters replaced with street-fair atmosphere of CHAZ
State superintendent says most schools should reopen in person in the fall
Lummi members have new ally in fight to bring captive Southern Resident orca home

KUOW FM
CHAZ chews on what to do next
Updates: Protests for racial justice in Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
‘Racism is a public health crisis’ says King County health director
Seattle schools may be next to cut ties with police
Colleges Are Backing Off SAT, ACT Scores — But The Exams Will Be Hard To Shake
Replacing West Seattle Bridge expected to take half a decade
EPA Orders Amazon And EBay To Stop Selling Bogus Coronavirus-Fighting Products
June 11th | Live from the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone

Q13 TV (Fox)
Police Chief: Abandoning Seattle’s East Precinct amid protests ‘was not my decision’
State education chief says he expects students to return to school this fall
Stalled jobless benefits could resume with help from National Guard
Alaska Airlines expects 3,000 jobs cut by 2021 amid pandemic
Tacoma woman accused of setting 5 Seattle police cars on fire
Thurston County prepares to apply for Phase 3 of state’s COVID-19 recovery plan
The future of the King County sheriff: will position be appointed instead of elected?
Restaurants reopen under Modified Phase 1, hoping customers are ready to eat out
School community reacts to new health guidelines for school next year
A look inside the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone

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Crosscut
Protests ‘like the world’s never seen.’ What comes next in Seattle?
Pandemic, then protests: Why some Seattle businesses boarded up
Apocalypse: Now What? Seattle has never been normal
Opinion: I glimpsed hope in a South Seattle park

Slog
The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone Just Keeps Growing
Meet the Farmer Behind CHAZ’s Vegetable Gardens
Currently Hanging: “Black Lives Matter” on Pine, Between 10th and 11th
Residents of CHAZ Respond to the President
Durkan and Best Aren’t Resigning
Businesses Extorted? Armed Checkpoints on Capitol Hill? Yes, and Also Mercer Island Is for Sale
The Stock Market Is Crashing Again Because Coronovirus Is Making a Big Comeback
Carmen Best Says It Was Not Her Decision to Leave the East Precinct

Thursday, June 11

Inslee orders new probe in death of man in police custody
Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered an independent investigation into the death of a man while in the custody of Tacoma police after new information emerged that at least one Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy and a Washington State Patrol trooper were at the scene when he was detained and died on March 3. Inslee said Wednesday that officials are working to determine who will conduct the investigation and who will make charging decisions in the death of Manuel Ellis. The county medical examiner ruled the death a homicide, concluding that Ellis died from a lack of oxygen due to physical restraint. Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (Ellen M. Banner, AP)

Amazon to halt police use of controversial facial-recognition technology for one year
In a significant reversal, Amazon said Wednesday it will stop police use of its controversial facial-recognition technology for a year as it awaits federal legislation to regulate it. Amid global protests sparked by the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black people, companies have come under increasing scrutiny for their sale of technologies to law enforcement agencies, with a particular focus on facial recognition, which has been shown to misidentify people of color more frequently than white people and used to identify protesters. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jhaan Elker / The Washington Post)

‘This is not a game’: Trump threatens to ‘take back’ Seattle as protesters set up ‘autonomous zone’
After days of clashes with protesters outside the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct, authorities backed down on Monday, removing barricades and boarding up the building. Since then, protesters have moved in, proclaiming the area the “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone,” where the police are forbidden, food is free and documentaries are screened at night. To some protesters, it’s a first step toward their demands to defund the police and end racial injustice. Continue reading at The Washington Post.

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Associated Press
Police want to return to shuttered precinct amid protests
Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year
Governor orders new investigation in police restraint death
The Latest: Columbus statue pulled down in St. Paul
Auditor will examine huge theft of unemployment benefits
Working group to address pesticide contamination in Yakima
Seattle schools to remove officers from campuses
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
Long seen as radical, Black Lives Matter goes mainstream
Alarming rise in virus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Protesters topple Jefferson Davis statue in Virginia capital
Inslee orders new probe in death of man in police custody

Aberdeen Daily World
Chehalis Basin projects receive $4.7 million to create jobs, restore habitat
Commentary: George Floyd’s death sparked a U.S. movement. Are there lessons from Tahrir Square and Hong Kong?

Auburn Reporter
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Six more COVID-19 cases reported in Whatcom County Wednesday
Op-Ed: Sheriff Elfo says deputies working with residents to solve community, safety challenges
U.S. and Canada considering extending coronavirus border closure until late July
Bellingham considers moving emergency homeless shelter to former Public Market
Chief removed Bellingham Police Department sign with ‘thin blue line’ image
‘American Taliban.’ Ted Cruz sounds off after protesters topple Columbus statues
Lady Antebellum changes name over slavery reference. How are country fans taking it?

Capital Press
Lamb Weston temporarily closing two Washington plants
Despite hazing, Togo wolf pack attacks Washington calf
Asian giant hornet panic is oversized — and threatens native insects
Plan Bee: How farmers are using native mason bees to boost crop production
Bushue takes over as BLM state director for Oregon, Washington

Columbian
Washington families that qualify will get meal-aid bump in July
In Our View: Justice reform requires more than just words

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Budget proposal prompts calls to defund sheriff’s office
Snohomish Health District likely has a small virus outbreak
Everett Community College cuts 85 part-time positions
State auditor to probe causes of massive jobless claims fraud
Foes file signatures for measure to repeal new sex-ed law
Op-ed by US Rep. Rick Larsen: At 100, Jones Act still protects maritime economy
Bloomberg: Commentary: ‘Qualified immunity’ puts police above the law
Bloomberg: Comment: One month of good economic news may not be enough
Letter: Just what was Snohomish saved from?

Federal Way Mirror
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures
Multi-Service Center to provide free summer meals to kids

Islands’ Weekly
No camping in county campgrounds
Island papers offer grants to local businesses

Issaquah Reporter
Snoqualmie Casino reopens June 11 with social distancing, other safety measures
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Central Kitsap neighbors concerned about 500-home development off Eldorado Boulevard
As they consider a mask mandate, Bainbridge officials mull enforcement, education
Walmart stores will stop locking up ‘multicultural’ personal care products

Moscow-Pullman Daily News
June 10 Letters to the Editor

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: 3 counties move to next phase of Safe Start plan
Pierce County prosecutor won’t review Manuel Ellis’ death; Inslee orders new investigation
Washington state reports 288 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths Wednesday
Editorial: Ellis autopsy results sat on a desk too long. Pierce County must answer for it

New York Times
Federal Arrests Show No Sign that Antifa Plotted Protests
Aggressive Tactics by National Guard, Ordered to Appease Trump, Wounded the Military, Too
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Top General Apologizes for Role in Trump Photo Op
Stocks Tumble as Economic Warnings Rattle Confidence: Live Updates
Coronavirus Live Updates: Businesses Seek Protections in Case Customers and Workers Contract Virus
Free Food, Free Speech and Free of Police: Inside Seattle’s ‘Autonomous Zone’
Amazon Set to Face Antitrust Charges in European Union
Police the Public, or Protect It? For a U.S. in Crisis, Hard Lessons From Other Countries
Amazon Pauses Police Use of Its Facial Recognition Software

Olympian (subscription required)
Inslee repeats his call for the President to ramp up production of protective gear
State auditor to review Washington’s unemployment system after wave of fraudulent claims
Pandemic unemployment benefit is set to expire. Will a back-to-work bonus replace it?
5 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Thurston County
Evergreen will hold 2 online commencements after Black Lives Matter calls for strike

Peninsula Daily News
Food Care Package program
Black, Native lives matter
Clallam County reports new COVID-19 case
Deputies talk with family member allegedly harassed in Forks

Puget Sound Business Journal
New PPP law may have made it more about protecting businesses than saving jobs
US jobless claims ease as hiring returns
Economics, dominated by white men, is roiled by Black Lives Matter

Redmond Reporter
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Welcome to the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, where Seattle protesters gather without police
Thousands of Washingtonians care for loved ones with dementia. During the coronavirus pandemic, some have never felt more alone.
Details emerge on how Seattle Police Department spends its money as City Council starts ‘inquest’ into budget
Prosecutors say man who shot protester on Capitol Hill likely provoked the incident
Large rock slide closes North Cascades Highway near Rockport
Inslee: As stockpile improves, more medical protective gear available to guard against coronavirus
Washington state auditor will investigate Employment Security Department over massive fraud and delayed payments
What we know about the effort to remove police stationed in Seattle schools
UW community calls on university to sever ties with Seattle police
Amazon suspends police use of controversial facial-recognition technology
Starbucks sees $3.2 billion coronavirus hit, expands new ‘pickup’ cafe format
Spirit Aerosystems again furloughs 900 employees working on Boeing 737 MAX
Editorial: Make federal conservation funding permanent

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit Valley College braces for budget cuts
Skagit River closing to sockeye fishing

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie Casino reopens June 11 with social distancing, other safety measures
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Spokesman Review
Nursing homes statewide will test residents, staff for COVID-19
As businesses reopen, Inslee urges feds to increase PPE supply
Opinion: Closed landfills may house solar farms

Tri-City Herald
Franklin commissioner calls on Tri-Cities businesses to defy state law
Death toll now 90 in Tri-Cities area. Daily COVID case count above reopening targets
National civil rights group threatens to sue over Walla Walla officer’s tattoo
1 in 65 people in this town tested positive for COVID. Here’s how the other cities are doing
Op-Ed: The difference between Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter
Editorial: Franklin County Commissioner Didier undermines Tri-Cities COVID progress

USA Today
Another 1.5M workers file for unemployment even as many Americans return to work amid COVID-19

Washington Post
Pentagon’s top general apologizes for taking part in Trump photo at church
‘By no means is this over’: The coronavirus pandemic isn’t ending — it’s surging
Tim Scott, only black GOP senator, seeks to answer national call to end racist policing
Demands for justice and racial equity
Dow slides 900 points on fears of virus spikes, more economic pain
‘This is not a game’: Trump threatens to ‘take back’ Seattle as protesters set up ‘autonomous zone’
Ohio GOP lawmaker asks if ‘colored population’ is hard hit by covid-19 because they don’t ‘wash their hands as well’
Another black man who died in custody told officers, ‘I can’t breathe.’ One responded, ‘I don’t care.’
After the Charleston massacre, NASCAR fans revolted against a Confederate flag ban. This time, it’s different.
Op-Ed: There’s overwhelming proof the justice system is racist. Here it is.
Op-Ed: The rule of law makes a comeback
Op-Ed: Putin has a new trick for making Russia look like a democracy
Trump orders sanctions targeting International Criminal Court
Masks required and fewer parties (allegedly): What college will look like this fall
Police try to come to grips with nation’s anger
Zoom censors video talks on Hong Kong and Tiananmen
More than 1,250 former Justice Dept. workers call for inquiry into Barr
Lawmakers propose billions to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research

Yakima Herald Republic
Family member urges people to take coronavirus seriously as Yakima Co. sees 83 new cases
Selah administrator, Yakima councilwoman disagree on encounter at Black Lives Matter protest
Yakima police chief answers questions about department’s use of force policy
Revenue loss amid pandemic forces 30 layoffs in Yakima County corrections
Editorial: Questionable decisions put young people, supporters at risk

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Protesters set up camp near Seattle East Precinct police station — and have no plans to leave
Trump threatens to ‘take back the city’ if Seattle, state officials don’t
Group submits signatures to repeal Washington’s sex education law (Stonier)
$98 million allocated to Washington state for homeless protections against coronavirus
Second case of coronavirus has been linked to Kittitas County protest
Seattle council starts inquest of police budget amid demands to ‘defund police’

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
President to Gov. Inslee, Seattle mayor: ‘Take back your city NOW’
Protesters and police discuss the ‘Seattle Autonomous Zone’ or ‘CHAZ,’ what’s next
Huge Black Lives Matter mural in progress on Capitol Hill street
State auditor investigates Employment Security Department
3 more counties approved to move into next phase of state’s Safe Start plan
UW releases new COVID-19 model
Seattle council begins ‘inquest’ of SPD budget amid call to defund police
Gov. Inslee announces new investigation into death of Manuel Ellis
Man accused of threatening to shoot Seattle police officers faces federal charges
Tacoma teachers union wants uniformed police officers removed from schools starting in fall

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
President Trump calls for Inslee, Durkan to take back Seattle ‘NOW’ amid protests
Seattle’s ‘CHAZ’ movement stretches into third day
Photos: Seattle artists fill streets with murals to honor Black Lives Matter
Swift action recommended by police expert to take East Precinct back from ‘CHAZ’
Police free ‘CHAZ’ gets support, mixed reviews from neighbors, businesses
What’s true, false about the protester-occupied autonomous zone known as ‘CHAZ’
Wash. education chief to spell out guidelines for fall school reopening
Police make allegations of intimidation, extortion inside Capitol Hill’s Autonomous Zone
‘Empty words’: Companies touting Black Lives Matter accused of hypocrisy
SDOT provides updates on West Seattle Bridge

KNKX FM
Gov. Inslee ‘convinced’ Manuel Ellis case must be handled outside Pierce County, citing conflicts
‘We are not in this together.’ What one therapist wants Black America and white America to know.
Experts say protestors should be tested for COVID-19, especially if tear gas is involved
Impaired driving arrests declined during pandemic, though you’re not drinking less

KUOW FM
This woman ‘died three times’ after Seattle Police hit her with a blast ball
Stocks Tumble As The Fed Warns Of A Long Recovery, Coronavirus Cases Spike
Another 1.5 Million File For Unemployment As States Continue To Reopen Economies
Trump To Address ‘Disparities’ At Dallas Event
U.S. Hits 2 Million Coronavirus Cases As Many States See A Surge Of Patients
U.S. Soccer Lifts Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem
‘Homage To Hate’: Pelosi Calls For Confederate Statues Removed From U.S. Capitol
Amazon halts police use of its facial recognition technology
Dread intensifies as thousands still wait for unemployment checks
Gunman at Seattle protest charged with first-degree assault

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle police seek to resume East Precinct staffing
Trump to Inslee, Durkan on Seattle protests: ‘Take back your city NOW. If you don’t do it, I will’
State recommendations on reopening schools in the fall to be released Thursday
State to take over Manuel Ellis death investigation, citing conflict with Pierce Co. Sheriff’s Office
Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year
Seattle Public Schools suspends partnership with Seattle police for one year
Washington researchers in wait and see mode as other states report surges in COVID-19
Everett business owners finding out if they will receive $10k grant

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Cascadia Advocate
Opinion: Senator Manka Dhingra: Our communities need guardians on our streets, not warriors (Dhingra)

Crosscut
For community health clinics, one medical crisis could cause another
Opinion: We all need pandemic relief. Undocumented families aren’t getting it
Seattle health workers march to expose racism as a health crisis

Slog
An Exceedingly Chill Day at the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Our Police Are Civil Servants and Guardians, Not Warriors (Nguyen, Pedersen)
Eltana Bagels, Across 12th from the Police Station, Finds New Ways to Do Business
The Future of Capitol Hill’s New Autonomous Zone Is Predictable

Wednesday, June 10

Snohomish police chief reassigned after rumors about antifa spurred armed response
The police chief of Snohomish was replaced on Monday following a week of mounting tension over how he handled a rumored but unrealized threat that antifa activists planned to riot and damage storefronts in the community. A divide in Snohomish, a city of 10,000 near the Cascade foothills, had come to light early last week as citizens armed with semi-automatic weapons and displaying a Confederate flag gathered in the city’s historic downtown. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Snohomish County)

‘A tsunami of people in need’: Rental crisis could hit Spokane when eviction moratorium ends
Terri Anderson and Steve Corker often disagree over the role of government in matters involving renters and landlords, but a common fear has recently united them: a massive wave of evictions that could soon be coming to Spokane County. Anderson is the interim executive directors of the Tenants Union of Washington State, and Corker is president of the Landlord Association of the Inland Northwest. Together they say that when Gov. Jay Inslee’s moratorium on most types of eviction ends Aug. 1, landlords will be able to take their tenants to court for not paying rent. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Seattle council members explore defunding police after calls from protesters
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda explained what she says defunding the police really means — an emphasis on other public safety programs. “When we talk about defunding the police, it is really about reallocating funding to areas that our community needs; housing, transit, food security, childcare. We have heard from cities like Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, that it can be done in a way to reduce crime to invest in public safety, and that is what I am interested in doing,” Mosqueda said. Continue reading at King 5.

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Associated Press
Virus pummels global economy, jobs – even without 2nd wave
George Floyd’s death is ‘changing the world,’ a brother says
‘Cops,’ on air for 33 seasons, dropped by Paramount Network
State granted joint jurisdiction in Manuel Ellis’ restraint death probe
Black Lives Matter sues Seattle police over violent tactics
Seattle considers replacing cracked bridge with tunnel
State: Virus outbreak at North Bend prison resolved
Whatcom Land Trust to buy, protect wetland near creek
Yakima County has nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases
The Latest: Mpls police withdraw from union negotiations
US expands virus testing of detained migrants amid criticism
Cases at seafood plant cause spike in Oregon COVID numbers

Aberdeen Daily World
GHC planning for mix of online, in-person classes in fall quarter
Resident of Raymond health and rehabilitation facility tests positive for COVID-19
Bank stabilization work nearly complete on Cosi Hill

Auburn Reporter
Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Inslee extends proclamation for high-risk workers
Lawsuits pile up across US over police tactics during George Floyd protests
Inslee extends protections for ‘high-risk workers’ through Aug. 1
Washington state reports 313 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths Tuesday
Pandemic unemployment benefit is set to expire. Will a back-to-work bonus replace it?
Alaska Airlines is adding more measures during pandemic, including a wellness check
Whatcom County sees first coronavirus-related death in the month of June on Tuesday
Snohomish police chief reassigned amid outcry over protests
D.C. National Guard members test positive for COVID-19 after responding to protests
Probiotics won’t help most people’s guts stay healthy — and may harm them, report finds

Bothell Reporter
Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Capital Press
Yakima irrigators expected to get near full water supply
Judge OKs settlement in suit against Washington berry farm
Demonstrations supporting racial equality reach rural West
Wireworms more widespread than previous years
Washington goes through budget-cut drill

Columbian
Vancouver council puts freeze on new fossil fuel infrastructure

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Expect hybrid classes at colleges and universities this fall
No droughts forecasted, but wildfire season already intense
State agencies map out possible cuts to plug budget hole
Oak Harbor woman dies while in police custody in Yakima
COVID-19 and Protests
Forks apologizes to multiracial family barricaded at campsite
Public defenders call for partial defunding of sheriff dept.
Eastern Washington COVID-19 case counts continue to climb
Commentary: In too many cases, officers escape accountability

Federal Way Mirror
How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend

The Inlander
As thousands march for more police accountability, a proposed Spokane Police contract could result in less

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Joe Biden among speakers demanding justice at funeral service for George Floyd, whose death rocked the world

News Tribune
Coronavirus updates: Inslee extends proclamation for high-risk workers; free test options
New video: Manuel Ellis calls Tacoma police ‘sir’ as he tells them he can’t breathe
They mourned Manuel Ellis at Cheney Stadium but also vowed to ‘change an unjust system’
12 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths reported Tuesday in Pierce County

New York Times
Fauci warns that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over
Coronavirus Live Updates: As U.S. Reopens, 21 States See Cases Rise
G.O.P. Scrambles to Respond to Public Demands for Police Overhaul
Trump Administration Revives Banned Hunting Techniques in Alaska

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia police unions respond to photo of officer posing with armed men
Olympia City Council bans use of tear gas against protesters during pandemic
Thurston County expects to apply next week to move to Phase 3 of reopening the economy
Another Thurston County resident has died of COVID-19, officials report
Inslee extends protections for ‘high-risk workers’ through Aug. 1
Alaska Airlines is adding more measures during pandemic, including a wellness check

Peninsula Daily News
Bicycalists ride to fight racism
COVID-19 cases remain steady on Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
As diners flock to delivery apps, restaurants fear for their future
Twitter and Square make Juneteenth a company holiday
Boeing didn’t deliver a single passenger jet in May
Port approves additional relief measures for Sea-Tac Airport tenants
What does it mean when tech execs take a stand on social issues?
The pilot predicament: Shortage becomes surplus requiring airlines to cut thousands

Renton Reporter
Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Seattle Times (subscription required)
How ambiguity and a loophole undermined Seattle’s ban on tear gas during George Floyd demonstrations
Seattle schools chief, School Board announce intention to temporarily suspend partnership with Seattle Police Department
Snohomish County deputy’s use of force under review after video shows him striking a prone suspect repeatedly
Westneat: Why white people seem to be changing their minds, suddenly, on the justice system and race
Education Lab: How to teach your children to be antiracist
Most rents in Seattle area stagnate — but drop for cheaper apartments and those in West Seattle
Op-ed: As a Black woman, I can’t ever stop thinking about racism. It’s not a choice; it’s my reality.
UW removes dance coach, asks Black members to rejoin team and pledges to include diversity in tryout process
Protesters, Councilmember Sawant pour into City Hall Tuesday night; ACLU sues Seattle for ‘unnecessary
SDOT says a shallow tunnel could be an option to replace the cracked West Seattle Bridge
Manuel Ellis called Tacoma police ‘sir’ as he told them he couldn’t breathe, new video shows
Snohomish police chief reassigned after rumors about antifa spurred armed response
Jayapal, other Democratic lawmakers back Amazon employees’ lawsuit over working conditions
Editorial: View social media skeptically during national crises
Op-ed: The movement to defund the police is wrong, and here’s why

Seattle Weekly
City and Auburn police officer sued in federal court for “execution-style” killing

Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley bracing for financial impact of COVID-19
Cascade Mall to close at end of June

Spokesman Review
‘A tsunami of people in need’: Rental crisis could hit Spokane when eviction moratorium ends
Spokane officials weigh in on calls to join other cities, defund police department
County Commissioners approve $1 million to provide free PPE for small businesses

Tri-City Herald
COVID-infected man charged with coughing on 2 Richland officers
Tri-Cities area may know as soon as late Friday if counties can move to Phase 2
‘Justice and accountability.’ 6,000 sign petition condemning Kennewick police shooting
Tri-Cities COVID deaths up to 87. Cases drop after record bad weekend
Moments from the Tri-Cities weekend rallies for racial justice

USA Today
Internet ‘a lifeline’ for the LGBTQ community: Why the spirit of Pride Month will prevail as events move online
Evictions expected to spike as states end moratoriums that offered relief during COVID-19
Let them out: Advocates want inmates granted parole freed as COVID-19 stalks prisons
Leaders examine what defunding police could mean

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Walla Walla’s peaceful protests are productive

Washington Post
George Floyd’s brother to testify as House holds hearing on police violence
Coronavirus hospitalizations rise sharply in several states
Her pregnancy was already high risk. Then she gave birth on a ventilator.
White liberals adopt ideas that once seemed radical
The officers who try to stop misconduct — and the price they pay
Philadelphia police suspend Joseph Bologna, who beat protesters in viral videos. The union is selling ‘Bologna Strong’ shirts.
John Lewis to Black Lives Matter protesters: ‘Give until you cannot give any more’
Editorial: ‘Defund the police’ is a call to imagine a safer America
Black Lives Matter expands into movement embraced by the masses
Trump’s conspiracy theories are putting pressure on Twitter to change its policies
Majority of Americans now support protests against racial injustice
Lawmakers agree there’s a need for police reform. Now they’ll get into the details.
Amazon, Facebook and Google tap political allies to battle antitrust probes
Federal Reserve’s changes to lending program could be boon to hurting oil companies
Hard-hit retailers projected to shutter as many as 25,000 stores this year, mostly in malls
Kids in Navajo Nation have limited Internet access. A woman sent them 1,500 books.

Whidbey News-Times
Second Black Lives Matter rally draws several hundred
County may ask to move to Phase 3 next week

Yakima Herald Republic
“Mask up to open up:” Groups help distribute masks around Yakima County
Noah’s Ark homeless shelter in Wapato hit with COVID-19 outbreak, one hospitalized
COVID-19 cases top 5,000 in Yakima County; three more patients die
Group tackles lead arsenate contamination in former orchard lands
Yakima School District commits to anti-racism, making change

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Seattle protesters enter City Hall calling for change and mayor’s resignation
Coronavirus updates: Veterans Affairs says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd coronavirus wave
Feds file first criminal case from Seattle protests
Seattle police chief meets with protesters who remain at East Precinct after officers scale back
WATCH LIVE: George Floyd’s brother testifies at House police brutality hearing
Bail set for Seattle man accused of shooting protester after driving into crowd
‘Defunding the police’ debate reaches Seattle city leaders after mass protests

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Hundreds of protesters fill Seattle City Hall
Armed protesters protect East Precinct police building after officers leave area
More surveillance video surfaces in the death of Manuel Ellis
Driver in Capitol Hill shooting says he feared for his life
Pierce County barbershops, restaurants open for phase 2
Seattle Public Schools asks Seattle police not to stage for protests on their property
Protesters and ACLU sue Seattle over protest tactics
‘I can’t breathe, sir:’ Attorney for family of Manuel Ellis calls for independent investigation
Bennie Branch’s family raises concerns about 2019 deadly Tacoma police shooting report

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘It’s pretty traumatizing’: Protester hit by SPD flash bang says she nearly died
‘Property of the People’: Protesters set up camp outside SPD East Precinct
Deaf demonstrators say they face dangers at protests
Hundreds of protesters meet inside Seattle City Hall during 12th night of protests
Seattle City Council unclear what a defunded police department would look like
Protesters gather by Seattle PD East Precinct as new police tactics calm neighborhood

KNKX FM
‘I can’t breathe, sir’: Family of Manuel Ellis renews call for state investigation amid new video
LISTEN: As a nation focuses on Black people dying, a Tacoma mother navigates pain and worry
Black Lives Matter sues over violent Seattle police tactics

KUOW FM
BAD APPLES? SPD ‘NOT A HEALTHY TREE’ SAYS CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
New video emerges of Manny Ellis’ fatal interaction with Tacoma police
College during Covid-19: Uncertainty troubles students and schools
Big labor makes big demands for change by Seattle police
Judge Blocks Deportation Of Honduran Teenager Due To Pandemic
NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace Wants Confederate Flags Banned From Race Tracks
Impaired driving arrests declined during pandemic, though you’re not drinking less
June 9th | “That’s not in the DNA of American policing”: a former chief calls for change
Led By Tim Scott, Senate Republicans Begin Drafting Their Own Police Reform Plan
WHO Creates ‘Confusion’ About Asymptomatic Spread. Here’s What We Know
3 Seattle council members say Mayor Durkan should resign after police response to protests
No Sign Of Antifa So Far In Justice Department Cases Brought Over Unrest
Banned From Nursing Homes, Families See Shocking Decline In Their Loved Ones

Q13 TV (Fox)
Hundreds of protesters enter Seattle City Hall along with councilmember Sawant
Former King County Sheriff says if residents want to defund police, ‘so be it’
Woodland Park Zoo readies to reopen under Phase 2
Black Lives Matter sues over violent Seattle police tactics
Home security video shows new angle of the night a man died in Tacoma police custody
‘You lost a good one’: Local officers question future in law enforcement amid intense backlash, civil unrest
Restaurants, retailers slowly reopening in King County under modified Phase 1
Protesters take over streets outside abandoned SPD East Precinct
Snohomish police chief reassigned over handling of Antifa rumors and armed response

Web

Crosscut
How Seattle’s unemployed survived the Great Depression
What can Congress do for WA in 2020? Ask Sen. Patty Murray
Opinion: Mayor Jenny Durkan is not the trailblazer Seattle needs
A tattoo artist learns the essential work of tending to the dead
Opinion: From the Northwest to the White House: The fascists are here
Food, medics, free rides home: Seattle protests see rush of volunteer support

Slog
Sawant Marches Through City Hall with Demonstrators Demanding Mayor Durkan’s Resignation
The Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone Renames, Expands, and Adds Film Programming
Being Passive-Aggressive Is Bad for Face Mask Compliance
Protester Who Got Hit by SPD Explosive Is in Pain, Needs Support
Slog PM: City of Seattle Sued for “Unnecessary Violence,” Seattle Public Schools to Temporarily Suspend SPD Partnership, Cops Is Canceled
The Summer Fire Season Is Shaping Up to Be Worse Than Usual
Free COVID-19 Tests This Weekend Thanks to Beyoncé and Her Mom

Tuesday, June 9

WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession
Preliminary numbers suggest that, over the next three years, Washington state tax revenues will come in about $7 billion lower than previously expected. The actual revenue loss may be even greater, since the estimate is based on data from early in the coronavirus pandemic, before the economy collapsed further when unemployment soared and personal spending plummeted. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Paul Christian)

Disconnected in isolation: How the coronavirus pandemic shed light on the digital divide
When Daria Smith moved to South Seattle, she wasn’t planning to get the internet any time soon. It’s expensive, and she had other, more pressing bills to pay. But her priorities shifted after the Auburn School District sent her son and daughter, ages 14 and 13, home in the middle of March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Mark Nowlin)

Gov. Jay Inslee to create task force to ‘rethink’ policing
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would create an independent statewide task force to address policing across the state of Washington. The group would investigate the use of force as well as the need for a new independent agency to oversee the investigative process after a use of force incident. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Laurel Demkovich)

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Associated Press
A US recession began in February in the face of coronavirus
Amid US tension, Iran builds fake aircraft carrier to attack
Yakima County has nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases
Snohomish police chief reassigned amid outcry over protests
Seattle council members protest after tear gas used on crowd
State granted joint jurisdiction in restraint death probe
Canada eases border restriction, allows immediate family in
Fruit processor reopening after virus outbreak infected 132
Volunteers reopening some federal offices closed in pandemic
State granted joint jurisdiction in restraint death probe
Farm workers union sues Washington over virus housing rules
IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms
The Latest: George Floyd to be buried Tuesday in Houston
Portland police chief resigns amid George Floyd protests
Police chief in Portland, Oregon, stepping down following George Floyd protests
Can tear gas and pepper spray increase virus spread?

Aberdeen Daily World
Film shows the Chehalis from many angles
Chehalis Tribe opposes proposed Chehalis River dam
Op-ed: John Elway’s inspiring Friday night tweet

Auburn Reporter
City and Auburn Police officer sued in federal court for “execution-style” killing
Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters (Wilson)
King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
These retail stores, services open as Whatcom OK‘d for coronavirus Safe Start Phase 2
Coronavirus updates: DOH highlights importance of face coverings
‘We will strive to do better,’ Lummi Police chief says after incident caught on video
‘I’m going to fight for everything that I believe in’ Solidarity rally attendee says
Whatcom sees 9 new coronavirus cases Monday and 2 regions with dramatic increases
With very few new listings, Whatcom County home sales slow significantly in May
Solidarity rally attracts roughly 7,000 people
Inslee calls for statewide restriction on police use of chokeholds
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Monday on statewide demonstrations, COVID-19 response
Washington passes 24K confirmed cases of COVID-19
Hundreds of thousands sign petitions for KKK to be declared terrorist organization
10 US Army bases are named for Confederate leaders. Could they be renamed?
Self-proclaimed KKK leader accused of ramming protester with truck, Virginia cops say
Didn’t file a tax return and expecting a stimulus check? IRS sets deadline to register
Police kill around 1,000 every year despite protests and reform, advocacy group says
What is qualified immunity? Here’s how it affects lawsuits against police officers
Some cities may dismantle law enforcement. What happened in places that already have?

Capital Press
Washington sheriff awaits AG approval to trap wolves

Columbian
Clark County has big COVID-19 weekend jump, adds 32 cases
In Our View: Child care critical for reopening economy

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Public defenders call for partial defunding of sheriff dept.
Deputy seen in video punching man was previously fired
After public outcry, Snohomish police chief is reassigned
COVID-19 and Phase 2 of a Safe Start for Snohomish County
McCollum Park to host virus test site for rest of June
Bloomberg: Comment: Don’t let market fool you; economy still needs help
Editorial: Our advice to the Class of 2020: Avoid the hornets

The Inlander
Spokane health officer Bob Lutz: Meeting testing goal for Phase 3 will be ‘very difficult’

Issaquah Reporter
Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral
King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
‘I just don’t want to sit at home while everyone else is making a difference:’ Hundreds turn out for Bremerton protest
Portland police chief resigns after 6 months amid George Floyd protests
With training completed, Nimitz sets sail for a lengthy deployment

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tased, bound and cuffed: How Tacoma police restrained Manuel Ellis — and led to his death
Rep. Jesse Young, armed men, show up at peaceful BLM protest in Gig Harbor. They weren’t with me, he says.
Editorial: Washington state review of Tacoma police Manuel Ellis homicide is the right call
Different cities, different police responses to George Floyd protest marches
Emerald Queen Casino opens with celebration and COVID-19 safety precautions
UPDATE: AG declines offer to review Manuel Ellis case at same time as Pierce County prosecutors
Tacoma Mall opens, begins slow recovery process after COVID-19 shutdown

New York Times
George Floyd, from ‘I Want to Touch the World’ to ‘I Can’t Breathe’
Contradicting Trump, Barr says bunker visit was for safety, not an ‘inspection’
Police officer shared nude photos of student from Pullman before she was murdered in Utah, lawsuit says
First American woman to walk in space reaches deepest spot in ocean
Why Secrecy Laws Protecting Bad Officers Are Falling
Trump Rebuffs Protests Over Systemic Racism and Calls Police ‘Great People’
Child Abuse Cases Drop 51 Percent. The Authorities Are Very Worried.

Olympian (subscription required)
Evergreen proposes to change its name to Evergreen State University
Inslee calls for statewide restriction on police use of chokeholds
Some coronavirus deaths ‘almost certainly’ missed in Washington state, but most medical examiners not able to look back
3 new COVID-19 cases reported in Thurston County
Olympia City Council to host virtual town hall series to address mental health
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 24,041 cases on Monday; more CARES funding allocated
New Seahawks RB Carlos Hyde: NFL can show it cares about race ‘by signing Kaep back’
Photo of Olympia Police officer with armed men prompts mayor’s post, OPD investigation

Peninsula Daily News
Officials planning regional approach for Phase 3
Widespread protests continue
Deputies look into false Antifa reports
Health officers brace for possible rise in COVID-19 cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
‘Corporate America has failed Black America’
Congress should forgive all PPP loans under $150K — with a caveat
What would efforts to defund or disband police departments really mean?
People are marching against racism. They’re also reading about it.
Amazon warehouse workers sue company over health concerns
Opinion: Boeing can take steps to reclaim its reputation
New PPP law changes the importance of bonuses. Here’s why.
Don’t lose the thread. The economy is experiencing an epic collapse of demand.
Unemployment claims decline as parts of Washington economy reopen

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Disconnected in isolation: How the coronavirus pandemic shed light on the digital divide
Man accused of driving into Seattle protesters and shooting a man held on investigation of assault
Snohomish police chief reassigned after rumors about antifa spurred armed response
Seattle council members vow ‘inquest’ into police budget; some say mayor should consider resigning
Welcome to ‘Juneuary’: A couple of warmer days this week will be just enough to tease us before rainy Seattle weather returns
For many Seattle-area small businesses, recent looting damage only adds to challenges of reopening
Inslee proposes restrictions on police chokeholds, new Washington state body to investigate police killings
State AG declines shared control in investigation of Manuel Ellis’ death at hands of Tacoma police
US employers laid-off 7.7 million workers in April
How discrimination and systemic racism negatively impact health outcomes for Black Americans
Editorial: As more public business goes virtual, transparency is key
Op-ed: Test the deceased to uncover the true toll of COVID-19

Seattle Weekly
Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral

Skagit Valley Herald
Local churches prepare for changes

Spokesman Review
Agencies propose cuts in key programs as state looks at budget woesv
Spokane officials weigh in on calls to join other cities, defund police department
Gov. Jay Inslee to create task force to ‘rethink’ policing
Employees must wear facial coverings starting this week, due to governor’s Safe Start order

Tri-City Herald
Thousands take to Tri-Cities streets for BLM rallies to end racism
Tri-Cities COVID cases soar to highest daily total yet. Counties still look to reopen
900 sign petition for Richland schools to fight racism and remove police officers
Coyote Ridge only prison in state with growing number of COVID cases
Benton jail’s ex-healthcare company destroyed evidence in teen’s death
Some Tri-Citians still hungry. People turned away each week from food giveaways
Coronavirus infecting younger people in Tri-Cities. Business outbreaks, gatherings blamed
Op-ed: Number of uninsured Tri-Citians is surging
Op-ed: Racial injustice hurts all of us
Editorial: Respect for all Tri-City voices needed in fight against racial injustice

USA Today
Are more store closings coming? As many as 25,000 stores could shutter in 2020 due to COVID-19 impact

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: If you have hint of COVID-19 symptoms, insist on being tested
Higher education leaders plots course for fall
Phase 3 starts slowly in Columbia County
Walla Walla County coronavirus numbers shift slightly up

Washington Post
Big majorities support protests over Floyd killing and say police need to change, poll finds
Agency to remove most of fence near White House that has turned into a memorial wall
Op-ed: Congress’s kente cloth spectacle was a mess of contradictions
The crackdown before Trump’s photo op: What video and other records show
Newly released video shows N.J. trooper fatally shooting unarmed black man in traffic stop tussle
Puerto Rico, 14 states hit highest 7-day average of new infections
Op-ed: How we can start dismantling systemic racism
Trump administration lifts ban on controversial hunting practices in Denali, other national parks in Alaska
North Korea says it will no longer talk to South, dialing up pressure
Activists around the world use protests to highlight their own countries’ police killings
Tesla workers sickened after plant reopens

Yakima Herald Republic
“We are a hot spot for COVID-19.” Yakima County adds another 215 cases Monday
What does continued local protest of George Floyd’s death say about policing here?
Workers seek meeting as strike continues at Columbia Reach Pack
Homeless and acting erratically, Tiffany Eubanks died in Yakima Wednesday. What happened?
Pastor accepts offer to join special investigations unit, but 2nd Yakima civilian still considering
Editorial: Houses of worship should put others first and follow guidelines

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Protesters remove barricade at Seattle’s East Precinct on Capitol Hill
Blaine Police chief says it’s time for ‘the two Americas to come together’
Seattle council members explore defunding police after calls from protesters
Coronavirus updates: Canada eases coronavirus border restriction, allows immediate family in
Frustration continues over unemployment benefits in Washington state
Gov. Inslee says Washington state must ‘rethink’ policing
Kirkland startup helps businesses navigate COVID-19 world

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘An exercise in trust;’ Seattle police reopen streets around East Precinct
‘He saved hundreds of lives’: Brother of protest shooting victim speaks out
Gov. Inslee convening task force to evaluate policing in Washington state
73,000 signature petition calls for takedown of landmark Uncle Sam billboard
Fight over delayed unemployment payments taken to Washington Supreme Court
Some Seattle council members upset with how police handled protesters
Man who drove into Capitol Hill crowd, shot protester in custody
Unionized essential workers call for Mayor Durkan to resign
Researchers watching after COVID-19 cases spike on Saturday
Councilmember Sawant introduces legislation that would limit chemical weapons, crowd control weapons
‘Who’s going to answer that 911 call?’ SPOG president explains potential consequences of defunding police

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Calls to defund Seattle police grow but what does that mean?
Seattle City Council considering defunding police department in response to protests
Stare-down over: SPD removes barricades blocking roads along East Precinct
Man shot during Capitol Hill protest while protecting others called a ‘hero’
Canada relaxes border restrictions to allow family members across
As more counties reopen, businesses ramp up cleanings to prevent COVID-19 spread
Snohomish police chief demoted amid outcry over armed vigilantes
Video shows driver striking car, speeding away at I-84 demonstration

KNKX FM
‘I want to jump out of my skin’: Voices from the South Seattle march
Some educators push for law enforcement officers to be removed from schools
As counties move along in governor’s Safe Start plan, some communities get creative

KUOW FM
Seattle bar reopens after Covid-19 shutdown: Not a lot of people ‘but it’s 15 more than zero’
Reopening stores highlight the joy of non-essential things
What A 1968 Report Tells Us About The Persistence Of Racial Inequality
Updates: Protests for racial justice in Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
How Federal Dollars Fund Local Police
‘Counselors, not cops’: Seattle students and staff call for district to get police out of schools
‘They’ve given us the precinct.’ Seattle Police backs away, and protesters take back Pine
Gunman at Seattle protest claims he feared for his life. Others paint a different picture
Texas Reports Record-Breaking COVID-19 Hospitalizations As State Reopens
Sharing is caring, unless it’s misinformation
Protests Are Bringing Down Confederate Monuments Around The South
June 8th | These doctors say: no more gas
Expect Seattle police defunded ‘by 50 percent ideally’ says Seattle council member
Even In A Pandemic, WHO Believes That Public Protests Are Important
“You don’t see this type of youth influence anywhere else in the area”
Pierce County prosecutor wants state involved now in Manuel Ellis case
Seattle protests: ‘the time of the never-seen-before’

Q13 TV (Fox)
Tacoma mayor says she will push for police body cameras following death of Manuel Ellis
Seattle City Council members vow to cut police funding by 50%
Jeff Bezos ‘happy to lose’ customers over Black Lives Matter message
Back in business as Snohomish County enters Phase 2 of reopening
Protesters march to East Precinct after Seattle police reopen streets

Web

Crosscut
WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession (Billig)
Covering protests with an eye on journalism’s past mistakes
Opinion: From the Northwest to the White House: The fascists are here
City council will consider defunding Seattle Police

Slog
The Dawn of “Free Capitol Hill”
Nikolas Fernandez Held on First-Degree Assault After Allegedly Driving Into Crowd and Shooting a Protester on Capitol Hill
Teresa Mosqueda Calls for Mayor Durkan to Resign
Evan Hreha Released from Jail
Over a Hundred Seattle Drag Queens Call for Defunding the Seattle Police Department
If We Defund the Police, We Must Also Decriminalize Sex Work and Drugs
This New Jersey City Disbanded Their Police in 2013
Slog PM: SPD Clears Out East Precinct, Lets Demonstrators March; George Floyd Public Memorial Held

South Seattle Emerald
More than 20 local reps sign letter urging Mayor Durkan, Chief Best to take action to de-escalate police (Saldana, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nguyen, Frockt, Pedersen, Johnson, Entenman, Tomiko Santos, Valdez, Gregerson, Macri, Chopp, Fitzgibbon, Cody, Frame, Hudgins, Bergquist, Davis)

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)