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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Associated Press
Trump threatens military force against protesters nationwide
Mostly peaceful Seattle protests turn violent at night
Officials to screen all detainees at immigration jail
Medical examiner: Floyd’s heart stopped while restrained
Seattle under another curfew; National Guard deployed
Seattle-based fishing trawler docks with 86 coronavirus cases
Officials to screen all detainees at immigration jail
Fishing trawler in Washington state has 86 coronavirus cases
US heads into a new week shaken by violence and pandemic
Brooms in hand, people patch up stores damaged in protests
Inslee activates National Guard following Floyd protests
King County seeks further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Democratic governors reject Trump’s call to send in military
Inslee slams Trump, Seattle George Floyd protests continue
April construction spending falls 2.9% as virus upends work

Auburn Reporter
Looting hits Auburn mall and nearby stores; mayor imposes 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew
Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Inslee to extend moratorium on COVID-19 evictions
Basic Food emergency supplement benefits due to coronavirus extended through June
‘We were really disappointed’ — changes delay Whatcom from filing for Phase 2 Monday
Whatcom surpasses 400 total coronavirus cases Monday, reduces death total by 3
Whatcom guide to gathering when it’s OK: From bring-your-own food to staying outside
Here’s what Whatcom leaders, police are saying about racial injustice
Fieldwork to resume on Ecology’s Bellingham waterfront cleanup project
“We can’t allow violence to hijack peaceful protest,” Gov. Inslee says
North Cascades National Park increasing access for day use starting Friday
Seattle cop seen on video kneeling on man’s neck during arrest at Floyd protest
Health department announces Whatcom processing facility sees active COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus updates: Inslee issues guidance for higher education, workforce training
Washington state reports 275 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths Monday
Are kids falling behind in school due to pandemic? Most WA parents think so, poll says
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee spoke Monday to address demonstrations in Washington state
‘Let’s start a riot.’ Illinois man accused of bringing homemade bombs to protests
Trump says he could use US military in George Floyd protests. What does the law say?
Trump threatens to mobilize military to suppress violent protests over George Floyd
Pepper balls and tear gas: Here’s how police crowd-control measures affect the body
Americans now less worried about catching coronavirus at doctor offices, poll says

Capital Press
USDA makes deal to settle suit over killing mammals in Washington

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Snohomish County submits application for Phase Two clearance
Inslee embraces peaceful demonstrators, condemns looters
Fear of destruction brings curfews, closures and police
Viewpoints: Why we need rule breakers as much as followers
Bloomberg: Commentary: Women, black leaders filled void left by Trump

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way raises pride flag for first time in city history (Wilson)
Multiple Federal Way stores hit by looters

Islands’ Weekly
How to reduce your waste impact during COVID-19 times

Issaquah Reporter
Issaquah orders 8 p.m. curfew for June 1-3
Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests

Journal of the San Juan Islands
A look at COVID-19 contact tracing
Black Lives Matter protest in Friday Harbor, June 5
Prepare for the annual playwrights festival
Letter to the community from the superintendent

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Inexperienced, dubious companies among many aiming to cash in on coronavirus antibody tests
The man behind the Manette mural of George Floyd: list of black men killed ‘hits very hard’
Hundreds protest against police brutality in march from Wright Park to Tacoma’s North End

News Tribune (subscription required)
Police officers and a wall of dumpsters stand between Tacoma Mall and looters
Downtown Tacoma businesses looted by small group at end of peaceful protest
Pierce County Council approves Phase 2 application; Dammeier’s signature all that’s needed
Coronavirus updates: Inslee issues Safe Start proclamation for re-opening Washington
UW athletic director Jennifer Cohen listening to student-athletes in wake of George Floyd’s death
Tacoma businesses, services close early as people gather to protest killing of George Floyd
Seahawks’ Bobby Wagner was at downtown Seattle protest Saturday. What he saw. What he asks

New York Times
The Military’s Newest Target: Protesters
Lawmakers Begin Bipartisan Push to Cut Off Police Access to Military-Style Gear
How Minneapolis, One of America’s Most Liberal Cities, Struggles With Racism
As Virus Toll Preoccupies U.S., Rivals Test Limits of American Power
As Trump Calls Protesters ‘Terrorists,’ Tear Gas Clears a Path for His Walk to a Church
E.P.A. Limits States’ Power to Oppose Pipelines and Other Energy Projects

Olympian (subscription required)
Protests in Olympia extend into third evening, as two demonstrations merge
1 new case increases Thurston County COVID-19 total to 155
Washington state reports 275 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths Monday
Basic Food emergency supplement benefits due to coronavirus extended through June
Inslee to extend moratorium on COVID-19 evictions
Olympia residents clean up debris from Sunday night protest
Sunday night protest in downtown Olympia results in 13 misdemeanor and felony arrests
Seahawks Bobby Wagner, black Americans see this as an opportunity. Are whites listening?

Peninsula Daily News
City Council to consider supporting Snake River dam removal
Peninsula businesses start to open doors
Quilt club makes over 4,500 face masks for health workers

Puget Sound Business Journal
Black workers face new economic risks
US retailers step up security as looting continues
States warn that virus may doom climate projects
Aerospace job fair comes against the backdrop of industry turmoil — and that’s the point
Boeing’s jilted regional jet partner reports sales drop, but there’s reason for optimism
Sources: Boeing wins 747 freighter deal, in talks to sell more jumbos

Renton Reporter
Some Renton businesses see property damage amid looting reports Sunday
Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Coronavirus daily news updates, June 2: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
George Floyd protests continue in Seattle area; one turns chaotic on Capitol Hill
Inslee rebukes Trump for calling governors ‘weak’ over George Floyd protests
George Floyd protests spotlight need for police reform, even in times of coronavirus
Coronavirus has closed courthouses, stopped trials. How does Washington’s justice system come back?
Which phase is your county in? And what can you do under the modified Phase 1 of Washington’s reopening?
West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable

Seattle Weekly
New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

Skagit Valley Herald
County considers budget cuts in wake of COVID-19
County must re-apply to enter Phase 2

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Rates of COVID-19 lower in the Valley
Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests

Spokesman Review
Spokane sheriff, police chief blame Sunday’s violence on outside agitators
Coming back from stay-home restrictions, downtown businesses work to recover from riot impact

Tri-City Herald
2020 Water Follies hydro races postponed for first time in 54 years
2 more COVID deaths in Tri-Cities. Fewer total deaths in May
700 food boxes to be given away June 3 in Kennewick
Demonstrators rally in Pasco for racial justice

USA Today
‘A national disgrace’: 40,600 deaths tied to U.S. nursing homes
Your next stimulus check could be higher, if the HEROES Act gets signed as House Democrats want
US coronavirus map: Tracking the outbreak

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Increased COVID testing at nursing homes is smart move
Columbia County applies for Phase 3
Walla Walla County preps for mid-June move to Phase 3
COVID-19 numbers still going up in Umatilla, Walla Walla counties
How Democratic Party fundraiser and former ambassador Suzi LeVine came to run embattled state unemployment system (Keiser)

Washington Post
As nation convulses with fiery protests, leaders struggle to address deep racial despair
Trump, Congress face huge economic decisions over aid as country is rocked by protests
Trump threatens military action to quell protests, and the law would let him do it
The central feature of Trump’s presidency: False claims and disinformation
Election officials contradict Barr’s assertion that counterfeit mail ballots produced by a foreign country are a ‘real’ worry

Yakima Herald Republic
“Don’t shoot! Justice now!” Yakima marchers protest the death of George Floyd.
Health officer: Yakima County will need to wait on Phase 1.5, too, until metrics improve
Opinion: Surrounded by tech know-how, how did the state get scammed?

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Experts concerned coronavirus cases could rise with Seattle protests
Tacoma businesses looted by overnight vandals
Seattle police deem protests in Capitol Hill a ‘riot’ Monday night
Coronavirus updates: Snohomish County officially applies for Phase 2 of reopening
Some governors reject President Trump’s call to send in military on protesters
Seattle pediatrician has concerns about schools not reopening in the fall
City of Kirkland urged shops to close prior to peaceful demonstration

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle police declare Capitol Hill protest a ‘riot’
Seattle PD, FBI ask public for photos, video to help find suspects wanted for looting, vandalism
‘We cannot allow violence to hijack peaceful protest,’ Gov. Inslee says
Bellevue police chief says looters are part of organized crime ring
Seattle officers take a knee to show solidarity with protesters
Peaceful protest held in Olympia Monday on heels of violent night
Seattle city council members criticize police response to protests
Prayer vigil follows unrest in Seattle

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Tear gas fired as hours of peaceful demonstrations turns raucous again in Seattle
Hundreds rally in downtown Seattle during peaceful interfaith vigil
Statewide COVID-19 death toll increases by 6 amid weekend protests
Police seize firearms, make arrests during Portland protests
Gov. Inslee says Trump aims to ‘fan the flames of division’
Seattle Police ask for videos, photos to investigate destruction, violence during protests
King County to apply to move to next phase as it seeks to allow businesses to reopen
Curfews in effect in Seattle, Renton as George Floyd protests continue
SPD: 57 arrests during Saturday’s riots in Seattle

KNKX FM
PHOTOS: Hundreds gather in Tacoma to protest police brutality
LISTEN: Black church leaders gather in Tacoma to pray amid nationwide unrest
LISTEN: Tacoma mayor reflects on police violence, numbness plaguing her city
Volunteers, Seattle workers gather to clean up vandalism in city’s International District
All-electric commuter plane begins flight testing in Moses Lake
COVID-19 hit these Tacoma homeless shelters early on. Then the outbreaks stopped.

KUOW FM
12,000 COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST SEATTLE POLICE AFTER WEEKEND OF PROTESTS
Updates on demonstrations in Seattle and Western Washington
News and updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Park Police Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters To Clear Way For Trump Church Photo-Op
‘He Did Not Pray’: Fallout Grows From Trump’s Photo-Op At St. John’s Church
An amazing feeling of solidarity, then the flashbangs
Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show
What Is The Insurrection Act That Trump Is Threatening To Invoke?
White House Coronavirus Testing Czar To Stand Down
‘None Of This Is True’: Protests Become Fertile Ground for Online Disinformation
George Floyd Independent Autopsy: Homicide By Asphyxia
Protests Over Racism Versus Risk Of COVID: ‘I Wouldn’t Weigh These Crises Separately
Trump Weighing Options On Protest Response, White House Official Says
Attorney General Steps Up Federal Law Enforcement Response To Protests

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle protest declared a riot hours after curfew begins
12,000 complaints filed against Seattle Police officers after weekend protests, riots
Democratic governors reject Trump’s call to send in military
Tacoma youth host peaceful protest in response to George Floyd’s death
SPD: 57 arrests, ‘hundreds’ of buildings damaged during weekend’s riots
Seattle cop removes fellow officer’s knee from neck of man detained during riots, video shows
Peaceful protests in Seattle as widespread looting happens in Bellevue, Tukwila, Renton
People grab rifles and board up to protect Kirkland businesses from looters
George Floyd Protesters in Renton leave feeling empowered
Inslee: President Trump ‘incapable of governing’
Businesses, government buildings close across Puget Sound region ahead of more planned protests

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Crosscut
Lack of behavioral health care in WA forces families apart
Debate over policing in Seattle continues after years of federal oversight
Opinion: Tribal nations in WA helped prove police accountability is possible

Slog
Police Pepper Spray Protesters Over Pink Umbrella, Escalating Fourth Day of Police Brutality Protests
Inslee Addresses Police Brutality Protests as Fourth Day of Uprising Commences
SPD Officer Jared Campbell Was Not Deploying Pepper Spray
Seattle Police Still Using the Knee-on-Neck Hold, Proven Deadly in the George Floyd Case
How to Protect Yourself From Tear Gas
Seattle City Council Members Respond to Weekend’s Demonstrations
Joe Biden Vows to Create Federal Police Oversight and Fight Racism

Monday, June 1

‘We Are All George Floyd’: Global Anger Grows Over a Death in Minneapolis
In many parts of the world, the death of yet another black man at the hands of the police in the United States is setting off mass protests against police brutality and reviving concerns that America is abandoning its traditional role as a defender of human rights. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Sean Gallup)

Inslee announces stay-home order will be replaced with new, more flexible plan for reopening
Washington will enter a new phase in the state government’s efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic, replacing a stay-home order with a new program that will allow counties to have different amounts of business and recreational activity. “We plan to move Washington forward on a county-by-county basis,” Gov. Jay Inslee said in announcing the change this afternoon. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Jim Camden)

‘Not the acts of allies:’ Seattle officials discuss the emotional aftermath of violent protest
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and fire and police chiefs say those who looted and caused fires were not from the group who were peacefully protesting. Thousands hit the downtown streets in a peaceful rally honoring George Floyd, a Black man killed in police custody in Minneapolis. Continue reading at King 5 News.

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Associated Press
COVID-19 outbreak hits fruit-packing company in Oregon’s Hood River Valley
Convulsing in protest, US cities brace for more unrest
Semi driver arrested after rolling into Minneapolis protest
SpaceX’s historic encore: Astronauts arrive at space station
Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
Inslee activates National Guard in the wake of protests in Seattle
Inslee sending more National Guard troops to Seattle as curfews continue
Bellevue College names former governor as interim president
Curfews, confrontations follow police brutality protests
Protests again close I-5; Bellevue hit by vandalism, looting
Rioting after protest leads to curfews for Seattle, Portland
King County seeks further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Hood River COVID-19 outbreak linked to Duckwall Fruit
Floyd protesters set fires in Portland, police declare riot
Downtown storefront smashed in Seattle George Floyd protest
WA virus order expiring, counties get more flexibility
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
Another Asian giant hornet found in northwestern Washington
Virus ignited in US no earlier than mid-January, study says

Aberdeen Daily World
‘A promise to our citizens’ from Hoquiam Police Chief Jeff Myers
State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties
Aberdeen approves $200,000 in small business grants
Friends Landing camp site to reopen no later than June 1
Commentary: George Floyd, killed in Minneapolis, is why Amy Cooper’s Central Park call was so repugnant

Auburn Reporter
Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12
New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties

Bainbridge Island Review
Sound Publishing launches grant program for local businesses
Kitsap County releases ‘playbook’ for reopening, details four phases

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Do people at huge protests risk catching coronavirus? Here’s what to know
Whatcom guide to gathering now that it’s OK: From bring-your-own food to staying outside
Here’s when Whatcom will apply for Phase 2 opening for businesses
Lessons from Wenatchee as Whatcom‘s Intalco curtailment approaches, costing 700 jobs
Inslee orders statewide Guard activation following unrest
Bellingham Phase 2 could mean more sidewalk sales, dining outside on closed streets
Washington State Patrol reports 21 troopers trained to draw blood to help reduce DUIs
Here’s what Bellingham will do as renter protections are set to expire
Workers will be required to wear masks to protect others from COVID-19 starting June 8

Capital Press
Washington governor supersedes L&I’s farm-safety rules

Columbian
In Our View: Outbreak at Firestone a learning opportunity
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Ups, downs in great outdoors
In Our View: School in fall still a bit of a multiple-choice test

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Edmonds mayor removes finance director with no cause given
Neighbors oppose Everett’s possible sale of 92.5 wooded acres
County staff urges ‘no’ on Point Wells development proposal
Warning: Getting too COVID clean can be poisonous to health
New guidelines ease the path to Phase 2 for Snohomish County
People descend upon Snohomish reportedly over rumor Sunday
Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’
Seniors from Marysville schools mark accomplishment with parade
Ask Dr. Paul: Adjusting to the new normal with COVID-19
Alderwood mall is ready for the governor’s green light
Snohomish County seeks to enter second phase of reopening
Commentary: When job is still hazardous, why end hazard pay?
Editorial: Work ahead even if county can move to Phase 2

Federal Way Mirror
New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

Islands’ Weekly
Statement from sheriff regarding protest
Community Conversations, week seven

Issaquah Reporter
How is COVID-19 affecting Issaquah?
Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12
New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Phased reopenings continue county-by-county
Residential and commercial burning closed

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap joins nationwide ‘call for justice’ on police killings
Back to the bus? What public transportation will look like in the pandemic era
Rebuilding America: Will grocery shopping ever be the same after the pandemic?
Bremerton to reopen more parks, reinstate parking enforcement starting Monday
Rodeo Drive-In to re-open with restrictions on June 5
Will restaurants feel like hospital cafeterias in the future? Chefs struggle to bring dining out back
New firefighter training facility planned for West Hills area of Bremerton
The pandemic means a new normal. Here are the weird things you miss.

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Inslee issues Safe Start proclamation for re-opening
Pierce County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases
DK Metcalf, Duane Brown, leading Seahawks speak out in aftermath of George Floyd’s death
Opinion: Could I be hashtag like #GeorgeFloyd? Black people live this reality, even in Tacoma
Hundreds march through downtown Tacoma to protest the killing of George Floyd
Puyallup to close temporary homeless encampment set up for COVID-19 response
Pierce County moves forward to apply for Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan
Tacoma’s micro business owners will reopen to a frustrating world of masks and back rent
Sisterly love: Tacoma’s ties to Chinese city help counter COVID-19 distrust
Editorial: Relaxing COVID-19 religious restrictions is good news. But keep staying home anyway

New York Times
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Trump Lashes Out at Governors Over Response
Facing Protests Over Use of Force, Police Respond With More Force
‘We Are All George Floyd’: Global Anger Grows Over a Death in Minneapolis
Coronavirus Live Updates: Infections Spike and Wane Unevenly Across the U.S.
Grateful for Aid, but Worried About What Comes Next

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County ends week with 23 COVID-19 cases after 6 more announced Sunday
Washington state reports 353 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 21,349 cases; fraudulent unemployment claims recovered
Over 150 honor George Floyd at vigil in downtown Olympia, march to Capitol
Olympia area businesses scramble to adapt to Phase 2 reopening
Workers will be required to wear masks to protect others from COVID-19 starting June 8
Olympia area businesses scramble to adapt to Phase 2 reopening
Phase 1 counties can apply Monday to reopen more businesses under revised phasing plan
Now you can get rid of the good stuff you’ve cleaned out. Goodwill reopens this week
A national home goods retailer is closing 132 stores, including in Washington state

Peninsula Daily News
What the ‘Safe Start’ plan looks like
Olympic Peninsula protests peaceful
Peninsula prepares for Phase 2
Stay-home order expires tonight; counties get more flexibility
Unemployment fraud hits Peninsula residents
Clallam County approved to enter Phase 2 on Monday
New free WiFi site offered in Port Angeles

Puget Sound Business Journal
Fed-backed Main Street Lending program preparing to launch
Facebook employees revolt over Zuckerberg’s stance on Trump
Corporate voices get behind ‘Black Lives Matter’ cause
Target temporarily closing or shortening hours at 200 stores
Protests spread to Bellevue as cleanup begins in downtown Seattle
US pension plans warned they will run out of money by 2028

Renton Reporter
New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
South King County area police respond to Seattle protests
New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Seattle demonstrations vent anguish at death of George Floyd and more, for a ‘grieving nation’
Near Bellevue protests against police misconduct, looting prompts a curfew and request for National Guard
Seattle area protest updates: City reacts to George Floyd killing, Bellevue imposes curfew amid protests
Downtown businesses assess damage, weigh reopening after nights of riots, looting and chaos
Big downtown protests might complicate Seattle’s coronavirus recovery
American Seafoods factory trawler returns to Seattle after 85 crew members test positive for COVID-19
Seattle-area cities facing cleanups and expiring curfews after weekend protests, looting
King County will apply to enter a modified Phase 1 of coronavirus recovery today. Here’s what that means.
Lakewood officer who fatally shot driver in May was involved in 2013 shooting that led to record wrongful-death verdict
Ishisaka: George Floyd protests spotlight need for police reform, even in times of coronavirus
Seattle mayor, police face questions over response to George Floyd protests, downtown turmoil
Will orcas thrive in the coronavirus pandemic’s quieter waters? Scientists aim to find out
Washington’s DACA recipients on the coronavirus front line await Supreme Court ruling
Photos: Seattle-area residents pitch in to clean up damage after downtown unrest
Big developer backs out of $25M South Lake Union land deal, blaming coronavirus downturn
West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable
Costly electric vehicles confront a harsh coronavirus reality
Bloomberg: Amazon-backed voice AI startup DefinedCrowd raises $50.5 million
Editorial: Floyd protest message must not be lost
Sen. Murray: COVID-19 testing plan puts White House leadership crisis on display
Op-Ed: When memorializing George Floyd, Trump makes clear he doesn’t understand the protests
Editorial: Push forward with regional homelessness response

Seattle Weekly
Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2
New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
State Parks offers three free days in June

Skagit Valley Herald
Businesses preparing for Phase 2 with different strategies
Education Focus: Marine science education program undergoes changes
Nonprofits feeling pinch of pandemic

Spokesman Review
Inslee announces stay-home order will be replaced with new, more flexible plan for reopening
Devoted volunteers keep track of Spokane’s homeless community to prevent major outbreak
Does a recent surge in cases mean more spread of the coronavirus in Spokane County? The answer could determine how the county moves forward in reopening
Protesters gather in Spokane following the death of George Floyd
Will the Spokane housing market weather the storm? Homebuying during the pandemic remains competitive and continues to favor the seller
A visit to the salon now includes masks, social distancing, patience, local stylists say
Opinion: Best path forward will be a data-driven, collective effort

Tri-City Herald
Downed trees, a mudflow and a semi rollover. Storms bring ‘mild chaos’ to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities businesses face $10,000 fines, closure for not following coronavirus rules
Tri-Cities Black Lives Matter protesters rally outside Pasco police station
Tri-Cities must do this to reopen under state’s newly eased targets
‘Honestly outraged.’ 200 Tri-Citians protest in Richland over Minnesota death
Hanford workers raise $50,000 to feed the hungry. Plus other pandemic generosity
Editorial: Are Phase 2 reopening goals set too high? Not if we want to slow COVID-19
Op-Ed: Virtual discussion of suicide prevention set for Badger Club

USA Today
‘Most of you are weak’: Trump rails at the nation’s governors, urges crackdown on violence

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: State universities need help through pandemic
Editorial: Vaccines for childhood diseases can’t be put off
Op-ed: Child-care providers are necessary for local economic recovery

Washington Post
Dissonant images: Some officers march and kneel with protesters
Police injure, arrest reporters covering unrest
Mayhem, clashes with police mark sixth night of protests
George Floyd’s sibling on violent protests: ‘That’s not what my brother was about’
As cities burn, Trump stays silent — other than tweeting fuel on the fire
Trump’s warning that ‘vicious dogs’ would attack conjured centuries of racial terror
Retailers, restaurants shut their doors amid protests just as many were reopening from pandemic
Officials warn that protests could set off second wave of infections
Poll: Most Americans still favor controlling outbreak over restarting economy
The pandemic is making people reconsider city living, trading traffic for chickens
Op-Ed: Antifa isn’t the problem. Trump’s bluster is a distraction from police violence.
Op-Ed: Trump’s lie about Bowser was exposed as soon as it left his mouth
New Ebola outbreak declared in Congo city
The death of George Floyd: What video and other records show about his final minutes
As hair salons reopen, less pampering and more efficiency

West Seattle Herald
City Council briefed on West Seattle bridge closure, repair plans and timing

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County churches consider questions of faith, safety as they decide on reopening
Coronavirus Q&A: Where things stand in Yakima County
Comprehensive Health gets $2 million to expand services, including to Yakama Nation
Yakima Council to discuss extending state of emergency Tuesday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Video sparks concerns about police use of force during Seattle protest
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County health officials recommend entering Phase 2
Seattle Chinese restaurant re-victimized in burglary during weekend protest
Washington’s stay-home order ends as more counties gradually reopen
‘Not the acts of allies:’ Seattle officials discuss the emotional aftermath of violent protest
Some Washington state campgrounds will start reopening June 1
Community rallies to cleanup downtown Seattle after Saturday’s violent protests, looting
Seattle epidemiologist finds spike of coronavirus cases in those under age 40
Violent protests and looting in Seattle Saturday leads to at least 55 arrests

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Cleanup begins after Bellevue protests lead to violence, vandalism
Traffic barriers erected in Downtown Seattle after third day of protests
Gov. Inslee orders statewide activation of National Guard amid protests
Peaceful protests held in Capitol Hill, downtown Seattle
“It was not a downtown I recognized:” Mayor Durkan becomes emotional while speaking
looting, destruction
Bellevue mayor declares civil emergency as demonstrators protest, says curfew will be enforced
Volunteers band together to clean up Seattle streets following riot
Dozens of Seattle businesses damaged during riots
Tukwila curfew in place until Monday morning
Auburn implements curfew in response to looting
Protester says he captured video of instigators’ intent that incited violence Saturday night
Protesters who were peaceful worry message clouded by violence
Coronavirus: King County to apply for modified phase 1 of state’s ‘Safe Start’ plan
Evergreen Medical Center nurse who treated COVID-19 patients dies
Synagogues, restaurants react to first weekend in Phase 2
Advocates call for extension on utility cutoffs, eviction bans

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Civil unrest, looting flares anew in Seattle area for third day
Bellevue looks to clean up after protests, looting
‘Determined to wreak havoc’: Bellevue looting was organized event, police say
Mayor Durkan denounces violence in downtown Seattle
Photos: Powerful scenes as protests erupt again across Puget Sound region
‘A team of angels’: Volunteers roll up their sleeves, clean up downtown Seattle
Gov. Inslee sending more National Guard troops to Seattle
No new COVID-19 deaths in Wash., but new cases hit highest level in a month
Watch: Bellevue police chief takes knee amid open dialogue with protesters

KNKX FM
Seattle mayor orders emergency curfew, calls upon National Guard after protests escalate
‘1 in 3’ people could face food insecurity as peak unemployment looms
Pierce County prepares to reopen businesses, as state updates rules in response to COVID-19

KUOW FM
In Seattle, a protest for George Floyd, and for Black America
A Peaceful Protest In Bellevue Alongside Looting and Destruction
Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death Continue
A peaceful protest in Bellevue alongside looting and destruction
WA adult family homes fear being forgotten during pandemic
Trump Lays Blame For Clashes On ‘Radical-Left Anarchists’

Q13 TV (Fox)
National Guard arrives in Bellevue, looting cleanup begins across King County
Peaceful protests in Seattle as widespread looting happens in Bellevue, Tukwila, Renton
Bellevue declares civil emergency, police chief says gang members responsible for looting
More than 60 Seattle businesses picking up the pieces after rioters wreak havoc on city
‘Stay focused’: Seattle protest organizer says outside extremist groups use pain to cause destruction
The aftermath: Cleanup begins after rioters loot, destroy downtown Seattle businesses
Video shows milk poured over face of child pepper-sprayed in Seattle protest
Brandi Kruse: Why Governor Inslee is a master at the non-answer

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Crosscut
Seattle mayor imposes curfew after George Floyd protests escalate
Some WA wildfires may be left to burn this summer
Opinion: Don’t bail out the new Washington State Convention Center
Unemployment in King County hits communities of color hardest
Opinion: White innocence is a fantasy. Here’s how I’m confronting it
Are we in Phase 2 yet? Reopening Washington, explained
What does it take to reopen Washington’s wilderness?

My Ballard
King County to apply for modified Phase 1 to allow some businesses to reopen
Seattle mayor enacts immediate curfew in wake of downtown protests

Slog
Thousands Gather for a Third Day of Protests in Seattle
Mayor’s Office Releases Statement Regarding “Use of Mace by SPD”
Kid at Seattle Protest Was Allegedly Maced by Cop
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CORONAVIRUS: Sundy 5/31 roundup

Friday, May 29

Inslee expected to issue new guidance on Phase 2; Snohomish County plans to apply for reopening amid coronavirus crisis
Gov. Jay Inslee is poised to release new guidance as soon as Friday about when Washington’s largest counties may be able to begin lifting the economic and social restrictions that have been in place for more than two months. Most of Washington’s 39 counties already have moved on to the second phase of Inslee’s four-phase reopening plan. But the state’s three biggest counties, among others, have coronavirus infection rates that remain stubbornly above the threshold Inslee laid out as among the criteria for a variance from his “stay home” order. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Steve Ringman)

Washington recovers $300 million of fraudulent jobless claims
Washington has recovered $300 million paid to scammers who duped the state’s unemployment system amid an unprecedented number of claims by people left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic. Investigations continue as the Employment Security Department credited federal agents, banks and other financial institutions from around the county for curbing the fraud and returned money. Continue reading at The Spokesman Review. (Ted S. Warren)

C.D.C. Recommends Sweeping Changes to American Offices
Upon arriving at work, employees should get a temperature and symptom check. Inside the office, desks should be six feet apart. If that isn’t possible, employers should consider erecting plastic shields around desks. Seating should be barred in common areas. And face coverings should be worn at all times. These are among sweeping new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the safest way for American employers reopening their offices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Alex Welsh)