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Wednesday, June 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Columbian
Vancouver council puts freeze on new fossil fuel infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web

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

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

Tuesday, June 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Capital Press
Washington sheriff awaits AG approval to trap wolves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skagit Valley Herald
Local churches prepare for changes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, June 8

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

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

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

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

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

Auburn Reporter
Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web

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

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

Friday, June 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web

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

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

Thursday, June 4

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

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

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