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Wednesday, June 17

FBI launched database on police use of force last year, but only 40 percent of police participated
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order calling for, among other things, the establishment of a database on police use of force. On Wednesday, Senate Republicans included a similar provision in their own reform bill. But the FBI already has such a database – and so far a majority of police are not participating in it. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Evan Vucci)

Inslee orders furloughs for most state employees as state revenue plummets
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday directed state agencies under his authority to cancel a scheduled 3 percent pay raise for many of the state’s highest-paid general government employees and to begin furloughs for most state employees. More than 40,000 state employees will be required to take one furlough day per week through July 25. After July, employees will be required to take one furlough day per month at least through the fall, the governor’s office said. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Elaine Thompson)

State officials: Reopening could stall or reverse unless people ‘take seriously’ masks, distancing
Communities in Eastern Washington, including Spokane, must take seriously directives to wear face coverings, to physically distance in public and to limit gatherings , state health officials warned on Tuesday. If not, counties could stall in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening or even move back to Phase 1, said David Postman, chief of staff for Gov. Jay Inslee. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

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Associated Press
Inslee: Yakima County must do more to prevent coronavirus
Chief: Seattle protest area is not a police-free zone
Church tied to Oregon’s largest coronavirus outbreak
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21.
Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
New Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of world
White House steps up effort to downplay coronavirus concerns
King County seeks to ease more COVID-19 restrictions
UW psychiatric unit to close after $500 million shortfall
Inslee: Yakima County must do more to prevent coronavirus
Donations to fight virus, injustice could sustain charities
Church tied to Oregon’s largest coronavirus outbreak
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21.
Seattle psychiatric unit to close after $500M shortfall
King County seeks to ease more COVID-19 restrictions

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen teachers vote ‘no confidence’ in superintendent
County approves first $500,000 in small business grants
Grays Harbor County surpasses 2010 census response rate
Pacific County approved to move to Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Inslee visits Yakima County; Seattle NHL arena likely delayed
Washington state reports 373 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
White House considers tourism tax break for Americans wary of vacations in pandemic
Bellingham City Council takes emergency action to lease new site for homeless shelter
Whatcom misses 2 of 5 Phase 2 goals as state reports 1 death, 2 COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Canada, U.S. agree to keep the border closed to nonessential travel for another month
What is Juneteenth? A visual glance at celebration marking end of slavery
COVID-19 fears will dictate how fast state’s economy recovers, economist tells senators
Some lawmakers want to take away federal funds if schools don’t reopen by Sept. 8
Face masks protect less with each cough, study finds. Should you keep wearing it?
Canada, U.S. agree to keep the border closed to nonessential travel for another month
About 1 in 5 people worldwide at risk of a ‘severe’ COVID-19 infection, study finds
New federal portal launched to report civil rights violations. Here’s how it works

Columbian
Vancouver listening sessions on race, police brutality won’t be broadcast, recorded
In Our View: ‘Defund the police’ oversimplifies crisis U.S. faces

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Waxes and haircuts: Getting pretty involves new rules
COVID-19 quarantine center to move from Everett arena
WaPo Comment: Free speech flimsy grounds against statues’ removal
Saunders: Academic freedom threatened in social justice war
Bloomberg Comment: States need a bail-out to avoid another recession

Islands’ Weekly
Remembering Lummi hereditary chief Bill James
The Governor’s “Safe Start” Plan and What it Means for San Juan County

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
America’s most secret submarine undocks from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County veterans can get extra financial help during COVID-19 crisis
No excessive force history for police involved in death of Manuel Ellis, records show
Pierce County reports 26 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, 11 of those in Tacoma
Coronavirus updates: Inslee visits Yakima County; Seattle NHL arena likely delayed
UW Tacoma vigil shows Muslim support for ‘Black brothers and sisters’
A cry for justice finds an echo in Gig Harbor, as hundreds join a walk for solidarity
Tacoma police chief’s silence is deafening during Manuel Ellis, George Floyd unrest

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: In Beijing, a New Round of Restrictions
Emissions Are Surging Back as Countries and States Reopen
Supreme Court Expansion of Transgender Rights Undercuts Trump Restrictions
The Rich Cut Their Spending. That Has Hurt All the Workers Who Count on It.
Unemployment Tracker: Job Losses for Black Workers Are Deepening

Olympian (subscription required)
Inslee orders furloughs for most state employees as state revenue plummets
Why has no action been taken regarding Councilman Kunkel’s Facebook posts? Lacey mayor responds
Thurston County announces 1 new COVID-19 case Tuesday
Washington state reports 373 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
The census is back in Thurston County. Here’s how to make sure you get counted
White House considers tourism tax break for Americans wary of vacations in pandemic
COVID-19 fears will dictate how fast state’s economy recovers, economist tells senators
Residents speak out against granting developer an option to lease 200 acres from Port
Another round of coronavirus lockdowns? It could happen in these cities, officials say
Port of Olympia seizes ferry and will auction it off if debts aren’t paid by June 25

Peninsula Daily News
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
Peninsula libraries to offer more services
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Clallam County

Puget Sound Business Journal
New ‘borrower-friendly’ PPP forgiveness application released
SBA’s PPP loan window is closing fast. Here’s what you need to know.
US banks paid nearly twice as much in dividends as they earned
Why people are still avoiding the doctor (it’s not the virus)
How Amazon worked with police on managing past protests on its campuses
Ex-Washington State Beef Commission office manager charged with theft

Renton Reporter
King County could be in Phase 2 this week

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda unveils her own proposal for taxing Seattle’s big businesses
Westneat: ‘Getting sick has gotten political’: One Yakima woman’s struggle to say the pandemic’s hurt is real
Amazon announces first three co-signers of carbon neutral pledge
Seattle shrinks CHOP area with street barriers
LA Times: Suspect in 2 officer slayings is tied to right-wing ‘Boogaloo’ group, prosecutors say
FAA chief testifying in Senate about Boeing’s 737 MA
Oregon sees record daily number of COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus shutdowns lead to layoffs at SAM, ACT, Chihuly Garden & Glass, Space Needle
Family of man killed by Lakewood police files claim
Can you get fired for protesting? Or commenting on social media?
Bloomberg: Microsoft boosts cloud capacity to address rising demand, slowdowns
Op-ed: K-12 classes should resume this fall
Editorial: Feds should step in to help Boeing’s culture and workers
Miami Herald: Police attacks on journalists are attacks on us all
LTE: Capitol Hill protest: ‘The point was made’
LTE: Capitol Hill protest: Thank you for standing up to President Trump

Skagit Valley Herald
County’s COVID-19 cases on the rise

Spokesman Review
Bar association says feds looking into Shea, will delay work on complaint filed by Knezovich
Spokane County unveils new, state-of-the-art medical examiner’s building
State officials: Reopening could stall or reverse unless people ‘take seriously’ masks, distancing
School districts urge Legislature to preserve K-12 funding

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities area COVID cases jump by 114 in a day. Most hospitalized patients yet
State puts Tri-Cities applications to move to Phase 2 reopening ‘on pause’

USA Today
Sen. Tim Scott says debate over backing cops vs. people of color is ‘false’ choice as GOP unveils police reform bill
George Floyd protests lead to reckoning as Black employees speak out on racism and discrimination in the workplace

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Supreme Court’s ruling on LGBT discrimination is solid

Washington Post
The ultimate covid-19 mystery: Why does it spare some and kill others?
Hundreds of health-care workers have lost their lives battling the coronavirus
FBI launched database on police use of force last year, but only 40 percent of police participated
Fact Check: Trump’s claim that Obama ‘never even tried to fix’ police brutality
Op-ed: Memorials to white supremacy are falling. What will replace them?
Editorial: A Virginia incident reflects the reality of being black in America
Justice to propose holding tech firms liable for some online content
Beijing cuts flights, shuts schools as new coronavirus cases raise alarm
Egypt thought it had dodged the worst of the pandemic, but now its hospitals are overwhelmed
Neil Gorsuch? The surprise behind the Supreme Court’s surprising LGBTQ decision.
Gig workers face arrest and charges while delivering during pandemic and curfews
Op-ed: The law redeemed Aimee Stephens as a plaintiff but failed her as an individual
U.S. airlines could ban travelers who refuse to wear masks on planes

Yakima Herald Republic
Gov. Inslee meets with Yakima leaders about coronavirus and the economy
Yakima City Council asks police department for more transparency, nixes additional permitted cruising
Apple growers urge the USDA to reconsider requirements for coronavirus relief
Reopening small local businesses might slow COVID-19 spread, says Yakima County commissioner
Opinion: Businesses should follow Costco’s lead and require masks

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KING5 TV (NBC)
FAA chief to testify Wednesday about Boeing’s 737 MAX after 2 deadly crashes
Black Lives Matter rally in Seattle will focus on educating people about change
Coronavirus updates: Fremont Brewing employee tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. Jay Inslee calls Yakima Valley ‘epicenter’ of state’s current COVID-19 outbreak
Traffic worsens around West Seattle Bridge closure as coronavirus restrictions ease
New video contradicts claim that ‘no one choked’ Manuel Ellis
Pelosi requiring masks for lawmakers during House committee hearings
Senate GOP proposes policing changes in ‘Justice Act’

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘We’re sitting ducks in here’: Tenants in protest zone asking SPD to resume response to crimes
Car drives into protesters in Portland then speeds away
Medical examiner who signed Manuel Ellis’ death certificate ruled an ‘impeachable witness’
Seattle city crews make major changes to CHAZ/CHOP protest zone
Tacoma police chief to ban chokeholds, require officers to intervene in excessive force
City council considering new payroll tax plan
I-5 through Seattle reopens after closure due to protesters
Celebrating Juneteenth, for some it became a paid holiday
Protests make a mark on Olympia restaurant business
“The virus is on a rampage”: Gov. Inslee warns about rising COVID-19 rates in eastern Washington

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘Still our streets’: Protesters block new CHOP traffic lane hours after it opens
‘You have failed me as mayor:’ Snohomish mayor under fire for handling of protests
COVID-19: King County request to move to phase 2 still pending
More free COVID-19 testing available, protesters encouraged to be tested
Fremont Brewing closing beer garden after employee tests positive for COVID-19
President Trump signs executive order to reform policing
Inslee: Surge in coronavirus cases is ‘gonna eat the Tri-Cities alive’

KNKX FM
Gig workers in Seattle to receive hazard pay
Washington shellfish growers reeling after judge throws out general permit

KUOW FM
Seattle police chief wants East Precinct back and defends tear gas. She says she also wants change
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
What will school look like this fall in the Seattle area?

Q13 TV (Fox)
Business owner says downtown Seattle hurting long before COVID-19 and riots
Teachers weigh in about reopening schools in the fall
Inslee: Yakima County must do more to prevent coronavirus
Is the ‘CHOP’ here to stay? City adds concrete barriers to Seattle’s occupied protest zone
Coastal communities hope to salvage tourist season
University of Washington removes SAT, ACT from admission requirements

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Crosscut
The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history
AR-15s complicate anti-racism protests across Washington
With a new proposal, Seattle now has two business taxes on the table

Slog
City and CHOP Residents Agree on New Footprint
The 2020 Emerald City Comic Con Won’t Happen IRL
Is the Capitol Hill Organized Protest Just a Plague-Era Carnival?
Working the Night Shift at CHOP
Teresa Mosqueda Brings a New Payroll Tax Proposal to the Table
Here’s How You’ll Take the New Train to Mercer Island in Three Years, and You WILL Take That Train

Tuesday, June 16

Seattle protests are barely spreading COVID-19 — so far
“Results are in from UW Medicine and out of 3,000 tests fewer than 1% were positive,” the City of Seattle’s COVID-19 website now reads. On June 14, an additional line appeared below this one, reading, “To our knowledge and based on volunteered information, there is no evidence so far of people testing positive for COVID-19 from attending protests in Seattle.” By Monday, June 15, that line had vanished. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)

New video shows officer putting arm around Manuel Ellis’ neck, pressing knee into his body
A newly released video taken by a witness appears to show a Tacoma police officer wrap his arm around Manuel Ellis’ neck and then press a knee into Ellis’ body. The video reveals new details of the struggle that preceded Ellis’ death on a South Tacoma street the night of March 3. The case has gotten increasing attention and scrutiny amid nationwide protests decrying police brutality against Black people. Continue reading at KNKX. (Tacoma Action Collective)

LGBTQ advocates say Supreme Court ruling will reinforce Washington state protections
Legally, Monday’s Supreme Court ruling forbidding employment discrimination against LGBTQ people does not change much in Washington. The state has a law that goes much further than the court opinion, banning discrimination not only in regard to work, but housing and public accommodation, including schools and restrooms. Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

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Associated Press
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
Prosecutor wants state attorneys to review cases where police are accused of crimes
Trump, Senate GOP seek police changes as Democrats urge more
Stocks rally on Wall Street, worldwide with hope for economy
Could the police shooting in Atlanta have been prevented? Experts are divided
The Latest: Man shot during protest over New Mexico statue
Judge: U.S. must release $679M in tribal virus relief funds
Canada and US extend border restrictions to July 21.
Seattle psychiatric unit to close after $500M shortfall
King County seeks to ease more COVID-19 restrictions
Seattle council bans police use of crowd control weapons
Treasury withholding $679M in virus relief funds for tribes
Trans Mountain pipeline has oil leak at Canadian station
The Latest: Man shot during protest over New Mexico statue
Kitsap coroner to determine cause of jail inmate death
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
4th Asian giant hornet found in Washington
Over 100 COVID-19 cases reported at Washington state prison
Q&A: What’s next for Seattle protesters’ ‘autonomous zone’?
US judge orders Seattle to temporarily stop using tear gas, pepper spray to break up peaceful protests
Armed people at Spokane protests criticized by politicians (Billig, Ormsby, Riccelli)
Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees
Woman accused of burning police vehicles during protests
King County health officials warn of fentanyl-laced heroin
Trump fumes as protesters stake out festive zone in Seattle
Washington schools expected to reopen this fall

Aberdeen Daily World
Demonstrations turn into ugly clashes in Aberdeen
City, county officials hammering out plans for CARES Act funding
Two new Pacific County COVID-19 positive test results identified
Westport salmon season opens Saturday; tentative halibut dates set to begin in August
Letter: Dam on Chehalis warrants a Plan B

Auburn Reporter
County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
King County could be in Phase 2 this week

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
New video in Manuel Ellis case shows police officer grabbing him by the neck from behind
Coronavirus updates: Inslee on report showing increased transmission; state reaches 26,158 cases Monday
Washington state reports 324 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
As downtown businesses adjust to Phase 2, many are coming up with creative solutions
Whatcom Health Department details large parties responsible for COVID-19 outbreaks
More people need to wear face coverings in public, state says
Five people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County, state reports Monday
March to Defund Police protesters meet with Bellingham mayor
March to defund the police begins in Bellingham

Capital Press
Agriculture secretary touts USDA food box program

Columbian
Clark County rises to 647 COVID-19 cases
In Our View: Public must demand accountability, oversight

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Everett, Mukilteo, Stanwood host virus test sites this week
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Everett bikini barista argument
Harrop: ‘Defund the Police’ talk could hijack needed reforms
Op-ed by Rep. John Lovick: What 526 horrible seconds of video brought to mind
Comment: Demand to cut sheriff’s budget by half a nonstarter
Editorial: Want to keep Safe Start going? Wear your mask

Federal Way Mirror
TJHS students organize, lead Black Lives Matter protest
King County could be in Phase 2 this week

Islands’ Weekly
New positive test result reported on San Juan Island
Second Black Lives Matter vigil on Lopez
Department of Health highlights importance of face coverings, shares additional information
Current ferry schedules to remain in place
Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’

Issaquah Reporter
Issaquah council talks racial equity after large protest turnout
U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Move to Phase Three postponed
Inslee, Kreidler call out Trump administration for targeting transgender patients during Pride month, national pandemic
Remembering Lummi hereditary chief Bill James

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Investigation finds foundry metallurgist covered up submarine steel test failures
Rethinking outdoor spaces during COVID: Outdoor dining and quieter streets

News Tribune (subscription required)
New law requires consent for pelvic exams on unconscious or anesthesized patients (Liias, Dhingra, Orwall, Macri)
Alleged leader of human trafficking ring in Pierce County sentenced to 30 years
Judge temporarily blocks restriction on coronavirus aid to Washington college students
Should Tacoma police keep national bragging rights? You have a say in that
Coronavirus updates: Inslee extends truck driver proclamation; Pacific County approved for Phase 3
With COVID-19 taking a toll on Pierce Transit, it’s time to rethink how we fund it

New York Times
Coronavirus Breaches Chinese Capital, Rattling Officials
Coronavirus Live Updates: Drug Proven to Reduce Virus Deaths, Scientists Say
Supreme Court Expansion of Transgender Rights Undercuts Trump Restrictions
A Half-Century On, an Unexpected Milestone for L.G.B.T.Q. Rights
Don’t Cheer Too Soon. Keep an Eye on the Core Jobless Rate.
Mass Extinctions Are Accelerating, Scientists Report

Olympian (subscription required)
New video in Manuel Ellis case shows police officer grabbing him by the neck from behind
Port of Olympia option agreement proposal has Tumwater area residents on edge
More people need to wear face coverings in public, state says
Washington state reports 324 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Albertsons ends $2-an-hour coronavirus raise for in-store workers. Now it’s doing this
In a letter to the public, Thurston commissioners pledge to ‘institutionalize equality’

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam commissioner proposes values statement for equal treatment
Clallam County reports two new COVID-19 cases
Sequim loosens sign code, creates open space initiative for local businesses

Puget Sound Business Journal
US retail sales rebound almost 18% in May as consumers return
Gay rights ruling pushes workplace dynamic already in motion
As meat plants stayed open to feed Americans, exports to China surged
Bloomberg urges users to get set for negative US rates
Amazon, other online retailers go on offensive against price gouging, counterfeiting
Amazon Web Services moves into Microsoft’s backyard
King County gyms, taverns could reopen if state OKs Phase 2 application
Kroger, Bellevue College partner to provide free Covid-19 testing for people gathering in groups
Puget Sound region’s aerospace shrinkage continues as five suppliers cut more than 300 jobs

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Heavy traffic, potential evacuation orders: What it’s like to work near the cracked West Seattle Bridge
FYI Guy: Percentage of Black residents in Seattle is at its lowest point in 50 years
King County applying for Phase 2 of coronavirus reopening — here’s what would change
Seattle company says it’s designed an invisible barrier to protect air travelers against coronavirus
$10.9 million settlement reached after Tacoma foundry accused of providing faulty steel for Navy subs
LGBTQ advocates say Supreme Court ruling will reinforce Washington state protections
Old Seattle fire house will become Black cultural center, but still no timeline from city
Trader Joe’s says it will reopen Capitol Hill store and pay workers, after controversy around BLM protest
Bloomberg: T-Mobile Outage to Be Probed as FCC Chief Demands Answers
Editorial: Supreme Court’s LGBTQ decision is a welcome civil-rights victory
Rep. Pramila Jayapal: Keep up the fight: Help pass the Justice In Policing Act

Seattle Weekly
County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests

Skagit Valley Herald
Highway 20 remains closed due to landslide
Loss of tourism felt in east Skagit County
Protest organizer: ‘Small towns need to hear voices, as well’
Silent Black Lives Matter demonstration held in Mount Vernon
Skagit businesses show solidarity for Black Lives Matter
Skagit Valley College part of lawsuit
County moving forward on tourism promotion
North Cascades National Park campgrounds to open

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Homeless in the Valley during COVID

Spokesman Review
Washington man’s petition to call KKK ‘terrorist organization’ garners more than 1 million signatures
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: Culture underlies problems with policing and accountability, and the solutions have to come from outside

Tri-City Herald
Too few Tri-Citians wearing masks may prevent more reopening, say health officials
Tri-Citians want Confederate general’s name removed. ‘No place…for racism and hatred’
More people need to wear face coverings in public, state says
Possibly 4 more Tri-Cities coronavirus deaths, plus 122 new cases since Friday
Donate blood and get free test for coronavirus antibodies in the Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities gets free drive-thru COVID testing. No doctor order needed

USA Today
Broken glass, broken dreams: Small businesses ravaged by protests and COVID-19 contemplate an uncertain future
As Congress debates police reform, qualified immunity emerges as key dividing issue
As leaders warned of US meat shortages, overseas exports of pork and beef continued

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Spate of infections threatens Walla Walla’s Phase 3 upgrade
Editorial: Local air travel should feel safer under Alaska’s precautions

Washington Post
Children are only half as likely to get infected by the coronavirus, research shows
‘You can call me a snitch’: Police dispatcher alerted supervisor to officer kneeling on George Floyd
For black residents who saw D.C. burn decades ago, Floyd protests feel like hope
Armed militia member arrested after Albuquerque shooting
Trump is set to unveil proposals for police reform
CDC: Patients with underlying conditions 12 times as likely to die from virus
Brazil ignored the warnings. Now, while other countries fret over a second coronavirus wave, it can’t get past its first.
Op-Ed: It’s a big deal when the Supreme Court decides not to decide
Op-Ed: What has the Trump administration done with a half-trillion dollars?
Trump administration under fire over attempts to block oversight of coronavirus funds
Powell warns recession ‘has not fallen equally on all Americans,’ says public health crisis will dictate recovery
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s father dies of covid-19 complications
Boris Johnson still promising to get Brexit done, even amid pandemic and economic collapse

Yakima Herald Republic
Reopening small local businesses might slow COVID-19 spread, says Yakima County commissioner
Yakima County schools to continue providing meals for low-income youths over the summer
Coronavirus update: Mask efforts start to take hold; 116 new COVID-19 cases

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Seattle council bans police use of chokeholds and crowd control weapons
Coronavirus updates: Red Cross begins testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
King County calls for cities to drop lawsuits against police inquest process

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘No idea what’s next’: Moving out of Seattle’s occupied protest zone
Coronavirus: King County applies for phase 2 of Safe Start plan
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
Attorney says Tacoma police officers are victims of rush to judgment in the death of Manuel Ellis
Seattle City Council passes police tear gas ban
“Nobody showed up”: 911 calls bring no response after break in at auto shop near Capitol Hill
protest zone
UW revises new COVID-19 model to project 200,000-plus deaths by Oct. 1
T-Mobile says service restored after reports of widespread outages
“There is no cop-free zone in the city of Seattle:” Chief Best speaks about Capitol Hill protest zone
New DOH report: Coronavirus transmission increasing in Washington
Edmonds residents can apply for relief to get help during pandemic
Matt Shea still hopes to create 51st state in eastern Washington

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Chief Best: Seattle’s CHOP is ‘not a no-police’ zone
New video released from night Mannie Ellis died in police custody
How CHAZ became CHOP: Seattle’s police-free zone explained
Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone brings visitors from all over for a first-hand view
Seattle City Council OKs ban of ‘crowd control weapons’
King County to apply for Phase 2 of state’s re-opening plan

KNKX FM
New video shows officer putting arm around Manuel Ellis’ neck, pressing knee into his body
Hundreds joined a protest in Tacoma for racial equity in schools
King County poised to vote this week on racism as a public health crisis
LISTEN: Tacoma mayor talks about policing in her city amid ongoing protests
Black educators share how they’re talking about this moment in history with students

KUOW FM
THREE DRIVERS HAVE ACCELERATED TOWARD SEATTLE PROTESTERS THIS MONTH. NATIONWIDE, CONCERNS ARE GROWING
Seattle Police Chief Best says more reforms are needed but defends tear gas use
CDC Now Recommends Driving Alone. But What If You Don’t Have A Car?
Seattle City Council bars police use of tear gas, chokeholds
Retail Sales Bounce Up 17.7% After Record Drop As States Reopen
A Teacher Ponders Risk Of Returning To Work While Being Paid Less Than Unemployment
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis
Coronavirus cases pass 100 at Coyote Ridge prison in eastern Washington
A moment where protest leads to change? UW professor sees an historic arc
Airlines Say They Will Ramp Up Enforcement Of Face Covering Policies
U.N. Human Rights Council To Hold Urgent Debate On Police Brutality, Racism
FDA Withdraws Emergency Use Authorization For Hydroxychloroquine

Q13 TV (Fox)
Capitol Hill business owner says police were a no-show during burglary in progress
Seattle City Council bans chokeholds, police use of crowd control weapons
County officials: King County could be in Phase 2 as soon as Friday
Covid-19 infections rising in Washington; health officials plead for public to wear face coverings
Seattle LGBTQ community reflects on life of gay rights pioneer after landmark Supreme Court ruling
‘CHAZ’ protest zone renamed ‘CHOP’ as Seattle leaders promise change
Uncertain future for childcare services as counties move toward COVID-19 recovery
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?

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Crosscut
Seattle protests are barely spreading COVID-19 — so far
What interviewing a death care worker taught me about life
Opinion: Seattle Police have never belonged on our labor council
Black clergy voice strong support for Seattle Police chief
Opinion: The Supreme Court rules there is no un-queering America
Opinion: It’s not so hard to imagine a life without police

Slog
CHOP Residents Are Working Out a New Footprint With the City
Nightly Rally to Seattle’s West Precinct Takes Detour, Shuts Down I-5
Anti-Racism Activist Jane Elliott: “Things Are Worse Now Than They Were Then”
Trader Joe’s Says Capitol Hill Location Shut Down Because of Construction, Not Protests
Evan Hreha Denies Having a Laser: “The Only Laser I’ve Seen Is a Laser Hair Remover”
A Little Drama Therapy in the CHOP
Supreme Court Hands Trump a Major Defeat In His Long War Against Sanctuary Cities
The Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ+ Rights Is Even Sweeter Than We Thought
How My Father Was Driven Out of Business by Corrupt and Violent Seattle Cops

Monday, June 15

Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers are protected by federal law forbidding discrimination on the basis of sex
“This is a huge victory for LGBTQ equality,” said James Esseks of the American Civil Liberties Union. He added: “The Supreme Court’s clarification that it’s unlawful to fire people because they’re LGBTQ is the result of decades of advocates fighting for our rights. The court has caught up to the majority of our country, which already knows that discriminating against LGBTQ people is both unfair and against the law.” Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Michael S. WIlliamson)

Report: COVID-19 cases, deaths will ‘increase substantially’ unless checked in Eastern Washington
The new data analysis comes from a situation report released by the Washington Department of Health Saturday, which shows that several parts of Eastern Washington have yet to reach their peak number of cases. The models also forecast that without additional interventions, Yakima, Spokane, Benton and Franklin counties will see more COVID-19 cases and deaths in the coming summer months. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Seattle protest leaders call for defunding and dismantling police. What would that look like?
Something has changed in the conversation around police reform amid the protests that have gripped Seattle and the nation for weeks. “Reform” hardly seems the word for it anymore. The revulsion around Floyd’s killing is so strong, the loss of confidence in police so widespread, especially in their ability to root out violent racism, that many protesters are calling for police to be defunded, dismantled or abolished altogether. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Alan Berner)

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Associated Press
Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination
`Stop fighting!’ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
American convicted of spying in Russia, gets 16 years
To help distance-learning absentees, educators go visiting
Report: COVID-19 cases on the rise in Washington state
Stocks sink worldwide as coronavirus infections rise again
Shea still hopes to create 51st state in eastern Washington
Seattle is a young city with a long history of protests
Fox News removes altered photos of Seattle protest zone
Reports: Amazon under scrutiny by Washington, California
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
Supreme Court rules gay, lesbian and transgender workers protected from job discrimination

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen wants county to apply for funds for low-barrier homeless shelter
County revenue lags, reductions being considered
Grays Harbor County files Phase 3 variance application with state

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 25,834 cases; Inslee on report showing increased transmission
New law requires consent for pelvic exams on unconscious or anesthesized patients
State reports Sunday that 8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
New Bellingham rule could help businesses use outside spaces to aid social distancing
Pulling into an intersection to wait for left turn? Technically, you could be cited
State reports Saturday that 4 people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
Trans Mountain pipeline leaks at the Sumas Pump Station north of Whatcom County
State health department report shows an increase in COVID-19 activity in Washington
Hundreds protest racial injustice on Bellingham sidewalks
‘I want them to be a little uncomfortable’ attendee says at Bellingham protest
New Whatcom COVID-19 outbreaks linked to recreational social gatherings in Phase 1
State reports Friday that 8 more people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County
Washington state reports 296 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Washington reports 367 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
“As a black man…that could have been me.”
WSP Chief addresses persistent questions about racial bias and workforce diversity
Extra unemployment money encourages people not to work in pandemic, economics chief says
Bloomberg: Rush to disinfect offices has some environmental health experts worried
Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim

Capital Press
Fourth Asian giant hornet found in Washington
Farmer fined for pesticide drift in Washington

Columbian
In Our View: Vote-by-mail safeguards health, democracy
Cheers & Cheers: Oh baby, here’s to good news
In Our View: Let’s do our best to minimize wildfire damage
I-5, I-205 bridge crossings to and from Clark County plummet early on during pandemic
Armed group at Washougal gun store near rally draws concern

The Daily News
Summer schools changing this year, but the need remains
County commissioners set to extend COVID emergency declaration
County gets first COVID-19 case in a nursing home

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Child care services are in limbo as the reopening commences
Will Phase 2 start a pandemic of yard sales?
Muhlstein: ‘Our sister got it’: Family hopes others keep up COVID fight
Everett ex-cop charged with trying to frame ex’s boyfriend
COVID-19: Summer events and looking toward Phase 3
Sweeping racial justice plan blindsides sheriff, prosecutor
Edmonds residents can apply for up to $1,000 in virus relief
As dentists open, expensive PPE is in short supply
Editorial: What do we want police, deputies to do?
WaPo Commentary: Don’t defund police; re-imagine the police
Letter: What it will take to defeat racism
Op-ed: What 526 horrible seconds of video brought to mind

The Inlander
Drastic budget cuts due to the pandemic put a spotlight on EWU priorities on racial equity and academics
Spokane Public Schools will discuss racial equity resolution tonight that would prevent employees from arresting students

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Department of Health highlights importance of face coverings, shares additional information

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Maynard’s owner apologizes for pulling Taser — but not everyone buys it
Activist jailed over political signs claims port, sheriff’s office violated his rights
Bremerton parking ‘shufflers’ on notice: License scanning tech comes to city
Investigation into Kitsap jail inmate’s death expected later this summer
Twelve cases of COVID-19 reported in Kitsap since May 28, six in the last week
Five takeaways from state’s back-to-school guidance

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 25,834 cases; Inslee on report showing increased transmission
Pierce County reports 19 new COVID-19 cases
Pierce County school leaders grapple with state’s push for face-to-face learning this fall
Even the police say body cameras are useful. So why aren’t there any in Pierce County?
A post-quarantine world will have its own challenges and conflicts for local families

New York Times
The stark racial inequity of personal finances in America
Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers, Supreme Court Rules
The Major Supreme Court Cases This Term and What the Public Thinks
Charter Schools, Some With Billionaire Benefactors, Tap Coronavirus Relief
A War Against Climate Science, Waged by Washington’s Rank and File
Coronavirus Created an Obstacle Course for Safe Abortions

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia artists paint 90-foot mural to honor George Floyd and other victims of police
New law requires consent for pelvic exams on unconscious or anesthesized patients (Liias)
Washington state reports 296 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Thurston County announces 4th death tied to COVID-19; week ends with 23 cases
Miles-long march from Tumwater to the Capitol leads to dialogue
Protesters gather outside Lewis County Courthouse to support Yvonne McDonald’s niece
WSP Chief addresses persistent questions about racial bias and workforce diversity

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County to prepare Phase 3 application
Over 100 COVID-19 cases reported at Coyote Ridge prison
COVID-19 Relief Fund donations top $300,000
Marching on for Black Lives Matter

Puget Sound Business Journal
Civil rights law protects gay and transgender workers, Supreme Court rules
The economy is reeling. The tech giants spy opportunity.
Break the China habit? Lobsters, lights and toilets show how hard it is
Amazon’s supply chain strengthens, but third-party sellers still face an uphill battle
SBA, in PPP lawsuit response, says detailed information ‘exempt from disclosure’
Surgery in the age of Covid-19: A firsthand look at the safety and wisdom of getting it done
DOT grants Seattle, Sound Transit $3.75M to plan development near light rail
Report: Amazon, Goldman Sachs partner on lending program for third-party sellers
Starbucks reverses course on Black Lives Matter apparel
Small businesses could be caught in PPP loan forgiveness process into 2022 — and beyond

Seattle Times (subscription required)
After pouring money into police budget, Seattle faces a new reckoning: calls to defund the department
Seattle protest leaders call for defunding and dismantling police. What would that look like?
Protesters want to cut Seattle police’s budget by half. What does that look like?
Ishisaka: Reform isn’t enough; region’s police need radical restructuring
UW Medicine shuts down psychiatric unit amid financial shortfall
Large rock slide closes North Cascades Highway near Rockport
Police Chief Best says policing must change radically
Dubbed a ‘lawless state’ by some, the CHAZ or CHOP tries to create its own narrative
Times Watchdog: Washington still faces challenges in coronavirus contact tracing
Fox News runs digitally altered images in coverage of Seattle’s protests, Capitol Hill Organized Protest
Bloomberg: 24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy amid onslaught of gym closures
Bloomberg: The first COVID vaccines may not prevent you from getting COVID
Op-Ed: CEOs, do the right thing
Op-Ed: C’mon people, the West Seattle bridge is an emergency, act like it
Editorial: Crisis demands governor cancel raises
Editorial: Don’t lose telemedicine gains as distancing restrictions loosen

Seattle Weekly
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend
City and Auburn police officer sued in federal court; APD refutes claims on Facebook page

Snoqualmie Valley Record
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Spokesman Review
‘A really nice community feeling’: Inside the occupation of Seattle streets, protesters push for change
Black Spokane residents are 5 times more likely to be arrested, new data show
Report: COVID-19 cases, deaths will ‘increase substantially’ unless checked in Eastern Washington
State expects public schools will be open this fall, with masks and distancing
Washington colleges can give coronavirus aid to more students, Spokane judge rules
National Guard to help with state’s jobless backlog
Opinion: Robin Evans-Agnew and Jay Clay: Health care nonprofits have vital role to play

Tri-City Herald
Man who pulled gun at Richland protest accused of threatening to shoot hospital workers
COVID cases reported in Hanford, PNNL workers. But no outbreaks declared
‘Defend the Tri,’ founded amid vandalism threat, shuts down after rising public pressure
Why local health experts say Tri-Cities should reopen. And where COVID is spreading
Black Lives Matter protesters call for slashing Kennewick police budget and banning militias
Youngest coronavirus death yet in Tri-Cities area. Plus 68 new cases reported Friday
Editorial: Adults should wear masks and set a good example for Tri-Cities school kids

USA Today
What is systemic racism? Here’s what it means and how you can help dismantle it

Vancouver Business Journal
Vancouver hair stylist, clients are ‘happy’ Clark County is now in Phase 2 of reopening

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
State guidance allows local schools to prepare for fall
Washington prison goes on restricted movement as COVID-19 cases at Coyote Ridge increase
Editorial: State audit of massive unemployment fraud welcome (Carlyle)
Editorial: Lawmakers need to look at budget cuts soon

Washington Post
Pentagon’s top general apologizes for taking part in Trump photo at church
Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers are protected by federal law
Black Lives Matter could change facial recognition forever — if Big Tech doesn’t stand in the way (Nguyen)
Amid massive demonstrations, vehicles striking protesters raise disturbing echoes of 2017 Charlottesville attack
Killing of black man in Atlanta spurs fresh outrage
Officials familiar with Lafayette Square confrontation challenge administration claim
Op-Ed: New questions about Trump’s ugly Bible stunt hint at some dark truths
U.S. Embassy in Seoul removes Black Lives Matter banner, two days after it was unfurled
Beijing conducts mass testing amid new eruption of cases
Conviction of Filipino-American journalist critical of Duterte sparks condemnation
Colleges are ditching required admission tests over covid-19. Will they ever go back?
Plastic pollution is showing up wherever scientists look
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos signals openness to testify at congressional antitrust hearing

Yakima Herald Republic
City leaders, Yakima police chief to include body cams as part of 2021 budget discussions
Waiting to wed: Pandemic puts couples’ plans to tie the knot on hold
Yakima NAACP chapter to host caravan in recognition of Juneteenth
COVID-19 cases in Yakima County increase by more than 100 Sunday
Moratorium keeps Yakima Valley renters at home, but challenges are likely ahead
Yakima Council to discuss coronavirus response, police and cruising Tuesday

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KING5 TV (NBC)
‘This is not a party, this is a mission:’ Seattle’s CHOP speakers refocus message
Coronavirus updates: Lyme disease symptoms can be mistaken for COVID-19
Tacoma teachers lead march pushing for education reform for students of color
SPD chief says ‘policing will never be the same’ after national responses to George Floyd’s death
Autopsy report: Manuel Ellis died in Tacoma police custody due to lack of oxygen, meth contributing factor

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
City meets with organizers, stakeholders about reducing Seattle’s CHOP footprint
Seattle City Council to consider permanent ban on crowd-control weapons
Lynnwood police officer targeted by racist tirade
Clergy, faith leaders voice support for SPD chief while demanding immediate reforms
Supreme Court rules gay and lesbian people can sue for workplace bias
Rayshard Brooks shooting: Family speaks as demonstrators march in Atlanta
7 Minneapolis police officers quit, 7 more intend to resign
Rayshard Brooks shooting: Death ruled homicide; autopsy confirms 2 gunshots to the back,
report says
24 Hour Fitness to close some Washington locations for good
New DOH reports says coronavirus transmission increasing in Washington
Olympia mayor’s home vandalized during Friday night protests
Judge orders Seattle to stop using tear gas during protests
Hundreds march with Seahawks wives across I-90

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
To help distance learning absentees, educators go sleuthing
Black clergy leaders, Seattle police chief meet at Sunday gathering
Photos: Community peacefully gathers at CHOP’s Culture Day
Living in Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ zone: Peaceful vibes but noisy at times

KNKX FM
PHOTOS: Thousands silently march across miles of Seattle streets to honor Black lives lost
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
Black educators share how they’re talking about this moment in history with students
Episode 19: The Unpaid
State superintendent says most schools should reopen in person in the fall

KUOW FM
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Updates: Protests for racial justice in Seattle area
Seattle’s Black clergy rally around SPD Chief Carmen Best
Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory To LGBTQ Employees
From CHAZ to CHOP: Seattle protest makes a change
During Pandemic, Yakima Farmworkers Kept Their Jobs, Raising Risk Of Infection
Employees say Capitol Hill Trader Joe’s closed store as retaliation for protest participation
Will This Be The Moment Of Reckoning On Race That Lasts?
Coronavirus FAQs: Convertibles, Dishwashing, Dog’s Paws, Bowling, Travel With Kids
Coronavirus Second Wave? Nope, The U.S. Is Still Stuck In The First One
Federal judge in Seattle bans use of chemicals or projectiles against peaceful protesters
Transgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump Administration
Friday politics: How does Jenny Durkan dig out after the Seattle protests?

NW Public Radio
During Pandemic, Yakima Farmworkers Kept Their Jobs, Raising Risk Of Infection

Q13 TV (Fox)
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Washington state, health department says
Vandals damage mayor’s home and other parts of Olympia following protest
Seahawks wives lead a walk across I-90 bridge in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Black clergy members say they support Seattle Police Chief in leading police reform

Web

Crosscut
In Seattle’s CHAZ, a community garden takes root
The New Normal: A bus driver steers Seattle through crisis
Opinion: Washington must prioritize equity as it responds to crises (Nguyen)
Protests ‘like the world’s never seen.’ What comes next in Seattle?

Seattle P.I.
US revokes emergency use of malaria drugs vs. coronavirus
Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination
Capitol Hill Trader Joe’s closed indefinitely following Black Lives Matter protest

Slog
An Estimated 60,000 March in Silence for Black Lives
Capitol Hill Trader Joe’s Crew Members Speak Out After Corporate Closes Store “Indefinitely”
Hi Mayor Jenny, Don’t Forget…

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

Web

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.