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Friday, May 8

$2.1 billion in unemployment benefits paid in Washington
More than $2.1 billion has been paid out to people seeking unemployment benefits in Washington state during the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 1.4 million claims filed since early March. Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Thursday that of the 810,538 people who have filed for benefits since March 7, more than 545,000 who have filed an initial claim have been paid. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Sue Misao/The Herald)

Washington seems to be avoiding the dramatic nationwide spike in deaths during coronavirus pandemic
The first months of the novel coronavirus outbreak likely led to only a small rise in deaths beyond normal levels in Washington this spring, even as the fatalities in other states soared, according to an analysis of preliminary government data. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Data by Manuel Villa; Graphic by Mark Nowlin)

Trump administration buries detailed CDC advice on reopening
The Trump administration shelved a document created by the nation’s top disease investigators with step-by-step advice to local authorities on how and when to reopen restaurants and other public places during the still-raging coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Alex Brandon, AP File)

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Associated Press
$2.1 billion in unemployment benefits paid in Washington
Are you a honeybee? No? Then calm down about ‘murder hornets’
Walla Walla County now says no coronavirus parties occurred
Seattle to shut 20 miles of streets to most vehicles
City requests no more oversight of Seattle Police Department
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Seattle doc to pay nearly $2.9M in improper-billing case
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown presents plan to reopen amid virus
Trump administration buries detailed CDC advice on reopening

Aberdeen Daily World
New COVID case reported at Hoquiam skilled nursing facility
Lady Grace removal from Hoquiam River expected Friday

Auburn Reporter
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Everett Herald (subscription required)
80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend
Puget Sound flyover of vintage planes to mark V-E Day
Mill Creek police chief resigns; city cites ‘unbecoming’ conduct
When will we reach next phase of reopening? Great question.
WaPo Commentary: Why we’re so uncomfortable with wearing masks
Editorial: Pandemic forces some changes for 2020 election

Federal Way Mirror
City of Federal Way cancels summertime events due to COVID-19
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Islands’ Weekly
Good news — new forage fish spawning beaches found

Issaquah Reporter
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound
What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?
Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk
As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
‘It saved our business’: Meal program sustains restaurants and residents in need
Hear the loud boom? It was likely a baseball-sized fireball’s fall into the atmosphere
Former city of Bainbridge Island employee named appointee to City Council seat
Across US, a ‘tale of two cities’ as some embrace reopening amid coronavirus and others remain wary
Longtime Bremerton Housing Authority director set to depart

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Sheds 20.5 Million Jobs in April as Economic Carnage Spreads
Back in Session, State Legislatures Challenge Governors’ Authority
G.O.P. Revolt in Ohio: Governor Faces Attacks From Within Over Shutdowns
White House Rejects C.D.C.’s Coronavirus Reopening Plan

Olympian (subscription required)
After Tacoma-led push, Washington says yes to takeout cocktails
COVID-19 could impact the mental health of millions in Washington state, experts say
Thurston County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 117
Some jobless workers make more in unemployment benefits than lost wages. So why look for work?
When to look up and catch Friday’s Air Force flyover in Thurston County
Masks? Gloves? What to expect when Washington retail stores start to re-open
Think antibody tests are key to opening the economy? Not so, health officials say

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County renews contract with WSU Extension
Independent journalism more crucial than ever
Long-term care facilities linked to 61 percent of state virus deaths
Officials looking at future for COVID-19 opening
Port Angeles works on continuing relief assistance

Puget Sound Business Journal
US unemployment hits postwar high at 14.7%
A new bailout fund for retailers — this time from a big landlord
Government orders alone didn’t close the economy. They probably can’t reopen it.
For workers, no sign of ‘what normal is going to look like’
Financial advisers endorse this approach while economic outlook remains murky
Time is money — and commercial tenants are running out of both
Seattle’s corporate payroll tax plan has been temporarily derailed
Pandemic may accelerate Alaska Airlines’s Boeing vs. Airbus jet decision
New, continuing unemployment claims drop as parts of economy reopen
Washington OKs pickup and delivery for premixed cocktails — for now
Opinion: We can’t wait for a grand plan to save our economy

Renton Reporter
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Coronavirus daily news updates, May 8: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the nation
A flurry of activity, confusion as Washington continues phase one of reopening amid the new coronavirus
Should I still go to college? Families, students in Washington reevaluate plans amid coronavirus
Washington seems to be avoiding the dramatic nationwide spike in deaths during coronavirus pandemic
Proposal to tax big businesses will be shelved by Seattle City Council during coronavirus emergency

Skagit Valley Herald
Local libraries ensure wifi availability during COVID-19

Tri-City Herald
Air Force flyover will honor Tri-Cities medical workers on Friday
Thousands of Hanford workers will return in phases to guard against coronavirus
Tri-Cities gluten-free company opens pop-up after coronavirus leaves grocery shelves bare
2 more Tri-Cities coronavirus deaths. Public health prepares for influx of farm workers

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Wildfires on horizon might be our next big problem

Yakima Herald Republic
New unemployment claims drop from last week in Yakima County
Water supply remains healthy for Yakima River basin farmers, fish this season
Coronavirus update: Five more deaths reported in Yakima County
Editorial: Stay home and protect our Kittitas County neighbors

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since the Great Depression
Real-time updates: More industries reopening as part of Washington’s coronavirus recovery plan
Seattle hairstylist wants reopening of salons, barbershops delayed to Phase 4
Senate bill would provide $100 billion for emergency rent relief
Washington aims to clear 265,000 unemployment claim backlog by June

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘Social distancing ambassadors’ will monitor Seattle parks over warm weekend
State sets mid-June goal of addressing unemployment claims
Prolific ‘imposter fraud’ identity thieves filing false unemployment claims with stolen ID
Air Force to conduct Friday Puget Sound flyover to salute frontline workers
Sound Transit projects $628 million in lost revenues through 2021
Aide to Vice President Pence tests positive for COVID-19, report says
MultiCare furloughing 6,000 employees
Seattle Indian Health Board sent body bags instead of COVID-19 supplies
Seattle City Council temporarily shelves proposal to tax big businesses
Tukwila Food Pantry in need of new delivery truck

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Seattle to permanently close streets to vehicles for stay healthy initiative
New Washington study looking at whether our pets are vulnerable to COVID-19
Washington National Guard helping distributing food to state food banks
State wins grant to help retrain laid-off workers for COVID-19 response

Q13 TV (Fox)
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
Confusion, frustration from some businesses included in Washington’s Phase One of reopening
Local woman discovers she had COVID-19 thanks to antibody test
Town on Whidbey Island declares face masks required for residents, tourists
‘We’re extremely alarmed’: Officials say motorcycle fatalities spike during quarantine
If you miss that signature cocktail, you can now order it to go in Washington state
Airbus eyeing ‘smell sensors’ capable of detecting coronavirus on planes

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Crosscut
Why COVID-19 is hitting Washington Latinos especially hard
Wooden high-rises don’t guarantee reduced emissions

IndiaWest
Washington State Indian American Senator Manka Dhingra Appointed to Senate Bipartisan COVID-19 Recovery Committee (Dhingra, Frockt)

My Ballard
Pre-mixed cocktails now available to-go and by delivery

Slog
Fears Over Disrupting Seattle Process Disrupts Seattle Process on Big Business Tax
After Months of Pressure, the Liquor and Cannabis Board Relaxes Its Cocktail Rules
Republicans Attempt to Normalize Their Batshit Desire to Lift Lockdown Immediately

Thursday, May 7

Long-term care facilities linked to 61% of WA virus deaths
More than 60% of coronavirus deaths in Washington are linked to long-term care facilities and authorities say more than 250 such locations in the state have reported at least one COVID-19 case. The state’s COVID-19 response team released information Wednesday showing there were 507 deaths tied to such facilities as of May 2, accounting for 61% of virus fatalities in the state at the time. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Elaine Thompson)

Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopening country
A set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centers and restaurants during the still-raging pandemic has been shelved by the Trump administration. Continue reading at King 5. (Alex Brandon)

New Senate committee formed to address economic recovery
he Washington Senate has formed a bipartisan special committee to recommend legislation to address long-term economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate Facilities and Operations Committee voted Wednesday to officially form the committee, which will be comprised of four Democrats and three Republicans. Continue reading at The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.

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Associated Press
CDC guide to reopening country is shelved by Trump administration
Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread
Who flushed? Phone arguments’ unresolved issue in Supreme Court hearing
Unanimous Supreme Court throws out ‘Bridgegate’ convictions
2 McDonald’s workers shot over dining area closure
Texas hair-salon owner jailed for defying virus shutdown order
People holding coronavirus parties in southeast Washington
Walla Walla County now says no coronavirus parties occurred
New Senate committee formed to address economic recovery (Frockt)
Long-term care facilities linked to 61% of WA virus deaths
The Latest: Military member near Trump tests positive
New campus sexual assault rules bolster rights of accused
Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopening country
Areas push Inslee for faster easing of virus restrictions (Chapman, Tharinger, Van De Wege)
Large-scale antibody testing could come to Washington
Oregon schools to furlough teachers, boost pay with stimulus

Aberdeen Daily World
The grippe hits home: The 1918 influenza pandemic on Grays Harbor
Commissioner ‘frustrated’ by steps required for county variance on governor’s phased plan to re-open the state
OS face mask order eased to ‘strongly recommended’
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers
“Caravan for Working Families” parades through Grays Harbor neighborhoods
Commentary: What earthquakes can teach us about the coronavirus pandemic

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom asked for $1.3 million for a coronavirus isolation site. How many have used it?
Whatcom health department reports 7 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, but no deaths
Lummi’s coronavirus cluster last week ‘a wake-up call’ for all Whatcom residents
Lynden parade of cars organizer wants Inslee‘s attention, Whatcom businesses to open
Lummi doctor: coronavirus cluster shows ‘they call it social distancing for a reason’
Inventory remains very low, leading to higher prices for Whatcom homes for sales
After coronavirus crisis, Alaska Air warns of significant cuts to downsize the airline
Cornavirus updates: Blood needs surge; unemployment claims remain unpaid
Value of antibody tests is limited because they can’t determine COVID-19 immunity
More than a third of Washington unemployment claims remain unpaid. ‘This thing is so scary’
Governor Inslee talks with Washington nurses on National Nurses Day
Washington state reports 15,905 COVID-19 cases, 870 deaths
After coronavirus crisis, Alaska Air warns of significant cuts to downsize the airline
Native American tribes are suing the Trump administration over coronavirus aid. Here’s why
Gov. Inslee’s issues rules for drive-in religious services. No communion allowed
An impending invasion of ‘murder hornets’ on the East Coast? Not quite, experts say

Capital Press
Farms race to comply with temporary worker housing, sanitation rule
Republicans sue Inslee over virus shutdown

Everett Herald (subscription required)
People venture outdoors after stay-home order slightly eases
Already on the edge, thousands seek help with food and rent
Bloomberg: Comment: The jobless number we should really keep an eye on

Issaquah Reporter
Car wash businesses cannot open yet in Washington

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Good news — new forage fish spawning beaches found
Local business and high school team up to protect health care workers
Inslee announces three Safe Start advisory groups

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to hire 900 amid surging unemployment claims
Independence Day without a big fireworks show? Kitsap displays around July 4 called off
State auditor report highlights Housing Kitsap’s ongoing financial concerns
Logging near Clear Creek Trail allowed on conservation easement
Coronavirus antibody tests are available around the country. Here’s why they may provide a false sense of security.

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: White House Rejected C.D.C. Reopening Guidelines, Asking for Revisions
Most States That Are Reopening Fail to Meet White House Guidelines
Conflict and Famine Loom As Coronavirus Spreads: Live Global Coverage
‘Covid-19 Parties’ Probably Didn’t Involve Intentional Spread
DeVos’s Rules Bolster Rights of Students Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Senators Want to Know if Amazon Retaliated Against Whistle-Blowers
The Trump Administration Is Reversing Nearly 100 Environmental Rules. Here’s the Full List.

Olympian (subscription required)
When to look up and catch Friday’s Air Force flyover in Thurston County
Value of antibody tests is limited because they can’t determine COVID-19 immunity
Gov. Inslee’s issues rules for drive-in religious services. No communion allowed
Edwards wants Thurston to apply to reopen faster, even though it doesn’t meet criteria
1 child is latest case of COVID-19 in Thurston County; total cases inch higher to 115
Olympia has a new Interim Homeless Response Coordinator

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County leaders assess early Phase 2
Large-scale antibody testing could come to Washington
School districts weigh graduation options
School funding measures considered in Sequim

Puget Sound Business Journal
Crunch time for US tenants and landlords
Small businesses counting on loan forgiveness could be stuck with debt
Covid-19 crushes supply of housing inventory in face of sky-high demand
The jobs numbers will be terrible. Here’s how to interpret them.
General contractors work with Seattle-area companies on Covid-19 testing
Microsoft joins other major tech companies extending work-from-home option
The clock is ticking, yet widespread confusion remains on PPP spending deadlines

Seattle Times (subscription required)
A new social tension in the coronavirus era: those who wear masks vs. those who don’t
Times Watchdog: Washington seems to be avoiding the dramatic nationwide spike in deaths during coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus wallops Seattle-area home market, knocking down sales and prices
In hunt for coronavirus supplies, Gov. Inslee looks globally — and within his personal network
Washington adds nearly 110,000 unemployment claims as coronavirus economy enters its 8th week
As they brace for budget strain, Washington state school districts will receive some coronavirus aid
Suspended doctor who led Seattle Pain Centers to pay $2.85M for Medicaid, Medicare billing of urine tests
In surprise move, Washington liquor board will allow bars to sell cocktails to-go during the coronavirus outbreak
Editorial: No oil-tanker storage on Puget Sound

Skagit Valley Herald
40th District legislators author, cosponsor 113 laws in biennium (Lovelett, Lekanoff, Ramel)
Camano Islanders recall surviving polio pandemic
Commissioners lay out COVID funding relief priorities
County recommends canceling large events through summer

Spokesman Review
Car and boat dealerships in Washington can reopen under strict rules; guidelines released for drive-in religious services
WSU model has helped hospitals prepare for COVID-19 locally and abroad
Domestic violence resource flyers sent to each Spokane home amid concerns about underreporting during stay-home orders
State officials say Woodward misinterpreted Inslee’s position on reopening Spokane County
Opinion: Gary Crooks: Protesters pour good sense down the drain

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities WWII veteran lived to 100. His family couldn’t give him a party or a funeral
After 44 years, this Tri-Cities nurse has never faced a greater challenge
5 more coronavirus deaths in Tri-Cities. Death toll now at 62
Hanford contractor donating $100,000 to Tri-Cities coronavirus relief fund
Editorial: ‘Letting people catch it’ is a terrible way to manage the coronavirus

USA Today
Coronavirus business interruption battle pits business lobby against itself
Coronavirus live updates: White House reportedly shelved CDC reopening plans; 3.2M jobless claims; students get Daytona 500 graduation
Fact check: The super rich did indeed get richer in early weeks of coronavirus pandemic
‘Bad economies are as hurtful to health as viruses’: US lurches toward reopening despite ominous coronavirus models

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
New information casts doubt on reported ‘COVID-19 parties’
State, county data distills COVID-19 numbers
Editorial: Intentionally spreading COVID-19 is irresponsible and selfish

Washington Post
Neiman Marcus files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
77% of laid-off Americans think they’ll return to their old jobs, poll finds
Smartphone data shows out-of-state visitors flocked to Georgia as businesses reopened
Editorial: Why is Georgia only now seeking justice for Ahmaud Arbery? We know the awful answer.
Op-Ed: What I learned from taking the free test offered to everyone in Los Angeles
Top GOP donor and Trump ally to be named postmaster general
Putin knows how to rule Russia as an autocrat. But he seems on the sidelines in this crisis.
A Harvard study tying coronavirus death rates to pollution is causing an uproar in Washington
Disproportionately black counties account for majority of U.S. coronavirus cases and deaths, study finds
Hispanics are almost twice as likely as whites to have lost their jobs amid pandemic, poll finds
Strip clubs, payday lenders, lobbyists fight to get emergency federal loans
Colleges need students to decide. Students are not ready. And everyone is nervous about fall.
Europe is loosening some restrictions, but international tourists won’t be visiting yet

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Rep. Corry part of lawsuit against Inslee to reverse stay-at-home order
Virginia Mason Memorial sees all-time high in COVID-19 patients
Editorial: With high infection rate, now is not the time to relax

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: More than 60% of coronavirus deaths in Washington linked to long-term care facilities
How UW researchers doubled projections of US coronavirus deaths
Bremerton nurse ‘honored’ to lead coronavirus ward at Harrison Medical Center
Thousands of unemployed Washingtonians grapple with losing health insurance amid coronavirus crisis
Hundreds on COVID-19 frontlines file workers’ compensation claims in Washington

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Restaurants can now sell cocktails for pickup or delivery during stay-at-home order
How to protect your credit score during COVID-19
Metro worker who warned of danger recovering from COVID-19
One of Trump’s valets tests positive for virus, report says
Some streets to close in Bellevue to allow for social distancing
State walks back approval for car washes to reopen
Nordstrom to permanently close 16 full-line stores
MultiCare announces furloughs for 6,000 workers amid COVID-19 financial shortfalls Officials walk back statements on reported ‘COVID-19 parties’ held in Walla Walla County to spread virus
‘Highly accurate’ antibody increasingly available, but doctors warn against misinformation
Community shows overwhelming support for Washington’s nonprofits
Flower farmers see their business struggle during pandemic
Tacoma Public Schools celebrates high school seniors with cap and gown parades
Washington state to study possible bias in patrol stops

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Long-term care facilities represent over 60 percent of Washington’s COVID-19 deaths
British Columbia reopens, a few steps quicker than Washington
Car dealerships allowed to reopen, but without test drives
Recent fires at Seattle homeless camps raise new questions about their removal
Snohomish barber faces loss of license for defying state’s COVID-19 reopening plan
Despite COVID-19, graduating Washington seniors get socially distant ceremonies

KNKX FM
Republicans sue Inslee over ‘stay home’ order. He fires back.

KUOW FM
‘IS IT GOING TO HAPPEN?’: SEATTLE CHEF STRUGGLES TO GET UNEMPLOYMENT, FACES HOMELESSNESS
It takes a lot of people to keep a hospital running
FCC Fines Sinclair Record $48 Million For Deceptive Bid For Tribune Stations
3.2 Million More Are Out Of Work As Jobless Claims Keep Piling Up
Mystery Inflammatory Syndrome In Kids And Teens Likely Linked To COVID-19
Rural Washington counties seize opportunity to accelerate reopening
Coronavirus blog: Covid-19 updates in Washington state
Nursing Home Association Asks For $10 Billion In Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds
Clinical trial seeks to determine if Trump-touted drug works on Covid-19
Federal Rules Give More Protection To Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Discharged From Hospital
Many Houses of Worship Have Sought Government Aid, Surveys Show
Trump Dismisses Top Scientist Rick Bright As ‘Disgruntled Employee’
Trump Vetoes Bill To Limit Military Powers Against Iran, Calling It ‘Very Insulting’
The Pandemic Emptied American Roads. But Driving Is Picking Back Up
Bring your own cough: Party-goers seek Covid-19 infections in eastern Washington
Dental Hygienist Worries If People Will Get Teeth Cleaned For Fear Of Coronavirus
Why bacteria’s resistance to antibiotics is a problem in a viral pandemic
As Businesses Reopen, A Fight Is Brewing Over Worker Safety Lawsuits

Q13 TV (Fox)
61% of state’s coronavirus deaths linked to long-term care facilities
‘Big misconception’: Doctors say claims made by lawmakers challenging stay-home order are not true
Layoffs, budget cuts as Tacoma struggles with pandemic shortfall

Web

Crosscut
1 in 4 Washingtonians could need food assistance soon

Slog
Effective Immediately, Washington Will Allow To-Go and Delivery Cocktails
Tax Amazon Calls for Lawmakers to Modernize Signature Gathering Process for Initiatives

Wednesday, May 6

Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Washington state’s phased reopening gets formally under way Tuesday, May 5 — although it may be June 1 before hair salons and barber shops can operate and eating in a restaurant is possible. And it will be Independence Day, at the earliest, before this whole unwinding of a statewide stay-home order is done. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (Andy Bronson)

As state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
An ominous new analysis warns the pandemic may deliver a multi-billion-dollar blow to state coffers as Gov. Jay Inslee continued Tuesday to slowly crank up a rebooting of the economy, shoring up of the social service safety net and restoring a degree of normalcy to public life in the coming weeks. The report prepared by the state’s chief economist suggests revenue collections could be down $756 million through the end of June and nearly $3.8 billion by the end of the current budget in mid-2021. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Elaine Thompson)

Lawsuit Alleges CARES Act Excludes U.S. Citizen Children Of Undocumented Immigrants
U.S. citizen children of undocumented parents who are excluded from the $2 trillion federal stimulus coronavirus package filed a federal class action lawsuit on Tuesday. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court of Maryland by the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law Center along with CASA, a nonprofit immigrant rights organization serving the D.C.-area and Pennsylvania, on behalf of seven children ages ranging from 7-months-old to 9-years-old, and their parents. Continue reading at KUOW. (AFP via Getty Images)

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Associated Press
Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing to economy
Steep reduction in state revenues projected through mid-2023 (Rolfes)
ADP: More than 20 million jobs vanished in April
EU forecasts ‘recession of historic proportions’ this year
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, hints of more
Hospitalized Justice Ginsburg will participate in arguments by phone, court says
Where’s the beef? Production shutdown leads to shortages
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Wall Street drifts from losses to gains amid more dour data
Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing
Washington state to study possible bias in patrol stops (Hobbs)
People holding coronavirus parties in southeast Washington
Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes
State parks reopen in WA as some virus restrictions ease
Democrats drop bid to block Nevada’s June mail-in primary
US, Wyoming urge rejection of ruling that blocked bear hunts
King County settles fatal teen shooting for $2.25 million

Aberdeen Daily World
Three new Pacific County COVID-19 cases believed tied to Astoria seafood processing plant
Op-ed: Rep. Jim Walsh supports risky ignorance

Auburn Reporter
Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
GOP lawmakers file federal lawsuit aimed at ending Inslee’s stay-at-home order
Second Bellingham nursing home to admit new coronavirus patients into wing for COVID-19
Whatcom County Health Department reports no new coronavirus cases or deaths Tuesday
With some coronavirus restrictions lifted, Whatcom construction industry resumes slowly
New federal grant will provide new state jobs to help in coronavirus recovery effort
Did you feel it? North Cascades National Park rattled by earthquake Tuesday afternoon
Coronavirus updates: Parks open with temporary rules; health care worker impact
Watch: Gov. Inslee gives press briefing on Washington state’s coronavirus response
Washington state reports 132 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths
Tyson plant near Tri-Cities reopens after testing shows 12% of workers infected
Justice Ginsburg hospitalized with infection, Supreme Court says

Capital Press
Meat plants transform operations to stay open
Tyson reopens Pasco beef plant
Washington FFA opens month-long virtual convention

Columbian
In Our View: Pandemic underscores critical role of nurses
Letter: Ignorance is contagious
Letter: Thanks to those who wear masks

The Daily News
Longview plans to celebrate class of 2020 all year
Cowlitz County’s COVID-19 cases reach 60, a rise fueled by close contacts
Cowlitz County to get $6M to fight COVID-19
Duffers return to the greens with clubs, scorecards — and sanitizer
No new Cowlitz cases; Astoria seafood facility closes amid outbreak
Lower Columbia College will reopen essential labs starting Tuesday
County to consider letter to Inslee asking to allow individual plans
Corps opens some Columbia Gorge rec. sites to day use

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Governor to Snohomish barber refusing order: Cut it out
The pandemic’s other front line: Any grocery store’s aisles
As state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
Garbage collectors are seeing more junk from our closets
Masks, social distancing challenge interpreters for the deaf
They care for kids while the parents work on the front lines
Commentary: COVID-19 and help for mental health or substance use
Letter: Closure of Everett senior center cuts vital services to many

Federal Way Mirror
MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19

Islands’ Weekly
Fifteenth confirmed case of COVID in the county on San Juan Island

Issaquah Reporter
$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Local business and high school team up to protect health care workers

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
People flock to Kitsap’s parks, keeping their distance as restrictions ease
Golfers get green light to swing away at Kitsap courses
Marijuana sales surge during the pandemic
Globemasters will rumble the skies above Puget Sound Friday
‘All night, my eyes are open’: After mass job losses, Americans forced to choose: Pay bills or buy food?

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: Task Force to Continue, Trump Says, Contradicting Earlier Comments

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state reports 132 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths
Tyson plant near Tri-Cities reopens after testing shows 12% of workers infected
6 Thurston County ZIP codes saw increases in number of COVID-19 cases last week
North Thurston: 130,000 free meals have been served since schools were closed
91 small businesses in Lacey have received COVID-19 grant money from the city
Public parks throughout Thurston County reopening

Peninsula Daily News
Group steps in to sew reusable hospital gowns
Legislators urge Clallam County be added to Phase 2 list (Chapman, Tharinger, Van de Wege)
Plans to open shift to Phase 2 in Jefferson County
Virus hitting state economy heavily
When things in Washington might reopen
Some Peninsula parks reopening for day use

Puget Sound Business Journal
Coronavirus crisis threatens push for denser housing
When it comes to getting your PPP loan forgiven, track every penny spent
Washington receives $12M to funnel unemployed workers into Covid-19 mitigation jobs
Seattle council OKs de facto ban on evictions until at least March 2021
Big Brother is eyeing some PPP loans. Here’s why it might be time to give the money back.

Seattle Times (subscription required)
‘As sick as you can get:’ How a Seattle man, hospitalized for 2 months, beat the coronavirus and lived to tell about it
Nordstrom permanently closing 16 full-line stores as it adapts to coronavirus era
‘We were at a COVID party’: People hold coronavirus gatherings in Walla Walla area
Some tribal casinos reopen amid coronavirus pandemic, despite Washington state’s stay-home order
Hundreds of lightning strikes put on a show over Western Washington
Snohomish County to pay fourth settlement over former prosecutor
Coronavirus might weaken Washington state revenue by $7 billion
Cash crunch from coronavirus crisis will force Alaska Air to shrink
Renton officials ask that homeless people staying in hotel because of coronavirus concerns be moved
Coronavirus Economy daily chart: Signs of a rebound for weekly Seattle-area home sales activity
Op-Ed: 3 steps to help prevent another animal-to-human virus pandemic
Editorial: Legislators should fix snowmobile glitch (Lovick)

Skagit Valley Herald
Anglers hit the water as fishing opens
With new phase, businesses have plans — and hopes
State-managed recreation sites reopen

Tri-City Herald
7 more coronavirus deaths reported in Tri-Cities. Death toll at least 57
Free: 100,000 lbs. of potatoes and 500 food boxes to be given to Tri-Cities families
Tyson plant near Tri-Cities reopens after testing shows 12% of workers infected

USA Today
‘Bad economies are as hurtful to health as viruses’: US lurches toward reopening despite ominous coronavirus models
Former CDC Chief: 100K virus deaths by month’s end

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Community colleges need CARES funding too
Op-ed: Skyler Rude: Reopening our economy must move forward while protecting human health
Columbia County leaders seek early reopening
Coronavirus parties irresponsible and reckless, officials say
First penitentiary inmate tests positive for COVID-19

Washington Post
Ousted vaccine official says he was demoted for prioritizing ‘science and safety’ over politics
Officials on alert after children fall ill with mysterious syndrome thought to be tied to covid-19
Plunge in car sales sparks new push in Congress to aid industry
The urgent quest for a coronavirus treatment involves door-to-door blood collection and a llama named Winter
Trump admits reopening states may cost lives, as U.S. death toll surpasses 70,000
Researchers hypothesize that a highly contagious strain of virus is spreading, but other experts remain skeptical
Trump order to paint border wall black could cost hundreds of millions of dollars
McConnell, GOP move swiftly on Trump judicial nominee, angering Democrats
Kim Jong Un did not have heart surgery, South Korea says
Supreme Court considers Trump administration’s limits on birth control coverage
Some census staff returning to the field this week to work on the 2020 count
Americans are told to wash hands to fight coronavirus. But some don’t trust the tap.

Whidbey News-Times
Parents worried cuts will devastate special ed
Langley to require face masks downtown

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County’s daily increase in COVID-19 cases “troublesome.” 3 new deaths reported
Whether a wilderness hike or a round of golf, return to the outdoors brings “a little sense of normalcy”
Despite closure, local recycling center buried in 5,000 pounds of cardboard
Home birth interest grows in Yakima amid pandemic; hospitals and midwives taking new measures
Yakima City council extends declaration of emergency through June 4, but city’s finances remain stable

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: Nordstrom will close 16 stores as it adjusts to customer expectations
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
Gov. Inslee says additional industries could reopen in Washington by early next week
Washington restaurants could partially reopen by June 1 under Phase 2 recovery plan
Group of Republican state lawmakers sue Gov. Jay Inslee to end stay-home order
Snohomish County sheriff faces potential recall for defying Washington’s stay-home order

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
‘COVID-19 parties’ reportedly held in Walla Walla County to spread virus
Inslee announces formation of advisory groups to help reopen state
City famous for Depression-era wooden currency will print wooden cash for COVID relief
Tacoma hospital taking part in promising coronavirus treatment
Dentists ready to reopen, dental hygienists reluctant
Hundreds flock to Snohomish County golf courses on reopening day
GOP lawmakers suing governor to speed up state’s reopening
Parks, trails reopening and 80 degree weekend have doctors warning, COVID isn’t over
Norwegian Cruise Line is warning it may be forced out of business
Giant hornets spell trouble for beekeepers, farmers in Washington state
Group of deaf women photograph coronavirus pandemic
Transit agencies take a big hit in COVID crisis

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Health officials concerned about rising number of ‘COVID-19 parties’ in Washington
Spate of violence at Seattle homeless encampment stirs concern
Retailers ready for curbside pick-up, but waiting on safety guidelines
Meat shortage not affecting Oregon and Washington
Washington death toll from COVID-19 rises as phased reopening begins

KNKX FM
Republicans sue Inslee over ‘stay home’ order. He fires back.
Why a sharp drop in 911 calls for heart attacks could be a troubling side effect of COVID-19

KUOW FM
WASHINGTON STATE OFFICIALS CONSIDERING EXPANSION OF COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING EFFORTS, GOV. INSLEE SAYS
Our economy continues to tank; could a 21st century version of the Works Progress Administration give us a boost?
20.2 Million Private-Sector Jobs Are Gone
EU Faces ‘Recession Of Historic Proportions,’ Economic Forecast Warns
‘We don’t know what restaurants are going to look like yet.’ Seattle restaurant workers ponder post-pandemic future
As Trump Pushes Theory Of Virus Origins, Some See Parallels To Iraq
I got the coronavirus at Monroe prison. This is how it went
Coronavirus blog: Covid-19 updates in Washington state
Wildland Fire Camps Need Dramatic Change Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A ‘perfect storm’ in Yakima County puts residents on edge
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Infection
Makah tribal chair: “We protect our elders”
Rick Bright, Former Top Vaccine Scientist, Files Whistleblower Complaint
Hospital ICUs Are Adapting To COVID-19 At ‘Light Speed’
Lawsuit Alleges CARES Act Excludes U.S. Citizen Children Of Undocumented Immigrants
U.S. Chamber Of Commerce: Businesses Are Worried About Getting Sued As They Reopen
Fact Check: Trump Administration Document And Its 3,000 Deaths A Day Scenario
Fauci To Appear Before Senate Panel, But Not ‘Trump Haters’ In The House, Trump Says

NW Public Radio
Washington GOP Lawmakers Sue Jay Inslee Over Coronavirus Measures. He Fires Back
‘Enjoy. Enjoy!’ Washington State Parks Reopen, And Humans Rejoin The Geese And Deer

Q13 TV (Fox)
Republican lawmakers file lawsuit challenging extension of Inslee’s stay-at-home order
Parks, golf reopen in Washington as some coronavirus restrictions ease
Tenino plans to recreate famed Depression-era wooden currency during COVID-19 pandemic
Tribal casino to reopen early despite Inslee’s phased plan

Web

Crosscut
COVID-19 leading to illegal jail stays for inmates with mental illness
What you should know about Washington’s murder hornets
Opinion: Seattle’s budget forecast may not be pessimistic enough

My Edmonds News
21st District telephone town hall set for May 6 (Ortiz-Self, Peterson, Liias)

Seattle P.I.
Coronavirus updates: Washington cases reach 15,594; companies show gratitude on National Nurses Day
We asked, Seattleites responded: You know you’re done with quarantine when…
Messages of hope: Street art, teddy bears show a resilient Seattle amid COVID-19
Here’s what we know about the opening of Washington’s businesses

Slog
Opinion: “Attention-Seeking” Republicans File Batshit Lawsuit Against Governor for Lockdown Order
Many Washington State Parks Reopened Today—Here Are The Ones Within 90 Minutes of Seattle
Corporations Can Now Do Their Own Government Bailouts Without the Government

Tuesday, May 5

UW model predicts thousands more COVID-19 deaths nationwide as restrictions ease
An influential model predicting outcomes of COVID-19 cases in terms of peaks and deaths updated its numbers Monday to reflect an upwardly moving death toll for the nation. In an update posted Monday, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), an independent health research center at the University of Washington, wrote, “We, collectively, are now entering a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Drew Perine)

May 5 is a day to remember missing and murdered indigenous women
A year ago Tuesday, dozens of people gathered at Old Timers Plaza in Toppenish before walking to the Yakama Nation Tribal School for more activities honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. May 5 is the national day of awareness for Native women and girls who have gone missing and have been murdered. Some who joined the walk in Toppenish also highlighted indigenous men and boys whose disappearances and deaths are unsolved. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Amanda Ray)

State to study Washington State Patrol stops and searches for possible bias
Washington will spend $50,000 to study possible biases in the Washington State Patrol after an investigation found troopers search people of color, particularly American Indians, at much higher rates than they search white drivers. Troopers were more likely to find drugs or weapons in the possession of white drivers when searched even though American Indian, Pacific Islander, black and Latino drivers were searched at higher rates, according to data from 2009 and 2015 analyzed by Investigate West, a nonprofit news organization in Seattle. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review.

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Associated Press
State: 3 nursing homes to open specific COVID-19 units
‘Murder Hornets,’ with sting that can kill, land in US
Billions projected to suffer nearly unlivable heat in 2070
In clamor to reopen, many Blacks feel their safety ignored
French doctors: First virus case may have been in December
States with few virus cases get big share of relief aid
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Hundreds of health care workers in Washington sickened by coronavirus
Coronavirus: Seattle extends eviction protection
‘No remedy, no rights’: China blocks foreigners from leaving
Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings
Tribes have yet to get share of $8B in virus relief money

Aberdeen Daily World
County will approach reopening with caution
While Inslee extends stay-home order, Grays Harbor could get reprieve sooner
In letter, Ocean Shores calls for reopening “balance”
Help for renters, landlords during pandemic crisis
Aberdeen forms committee to address COVID-19-related budget issues
Commentary: Will the people finally lead their leaders?

Auburn Reporter
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Surge in coronavirus cases slows, as Whatcom reports 2 positive tests and no deaths
People getting together in small private gatherings leads to Whatcom’s COVID-19 surge
Tribal governments, hobbled by casino closures related to coronavirus, eye reopening
Costco will limit the number of fresh meat purchases due to coronavirus outbreak
Drop in domestic violence, child abuse reports concerns Whatcom victim advocacy agencies
Whatcom County Health Department sweating forecast of first sunny, 70-degree day
Bellingham boat inspections start as coronavirus restrictions on recreation ease
Coronavirus updates: Parks open with temporary rules; health care worker impact
Washington state reports 277 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
Don’t forget these safety practices as the coronavirus pandemic eases
Coronavirus updates: New claims for unemployment benefits increase
What’s reopening and (roughly) when under Gov. Inslee’s phased-in economic plan
‘Super Flower Moon’ will light up the night sky this week. Here’s when you can see it
‘Murder hornets’ kill honey bees in gruesome ways. That’s bad for us all, experts say
Bloomberg: 1918 pandemic linked to rise of Nazis, study shows
Bloomberg: Reopening plans have Americans shopping despite ongoing outbreak

Capital Press
Washington butterfly gets ESA protection
Washington expects phase 1 of reopening plan to last all May
Inslee’s stay-home order to stay past Independence Day

Columbian
East Vancouver quarantine site rolls out homeless testing
In Our View: Precautions required for food supply chain

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Snohomish County settles another Roe lawsuit for $625K
Golfing and hiking return but a hair cut is out until June
Everett and Marysville offer COVID-19 small-business grants
Comment: Have we forgotten the lessons of Kent State?
Commentary: Trump actually didn’t order meat plants to stay open
Letter: Legislator’s comments against state orders were dangerous
Editorial: Food banks and families they serve need your help

Federal Way Mirror
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Islands’ Weekly
How the 2020 Census benefits San Juan County, islanders
Inslee signs “Safe Start” phased re-open plan

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Local farms directory for San Juan Islands farms

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Coronavirus reopening: Map of when US states are ending lockdown
Bremerton to reopen walking trails in city parks next week

New York Times
15 children hospitalized in New York with mysterious illness possibly tied to COVID-19
Masks become a flashpoint in the virus culture wars
Coronavirus Live Updates: Threat of Virus Is Not Fading, Infection Rates Show
What if You Don’t Want to Go Back to the Office?
Endless Summer Puts Homebound Kids at Risk for Weight Gain
Billions Could Live in Extreme Heat Zones Within Decades, Study Finds
Coronavirus in the U.S.: An Unrelenting Crush of Cases and Deaths
College Made Them Feel Equal. The Virus Exposed How Unequal Their Lives Are.
Billions in Clean Energy Loans Go Unused as Coronavirus Ravages Economy
A Satellite Lets Scientists See Antarctica’s Melting Like Never Before

Olympian (subscription required)
Grays Harbor County business will temporarily cut 132 jobs, state says
Why does returning to normal after coronavirus lockdown have to be a fight?
What’s reopening and (roughly) when under Gov. Inslee’s phased-in economic plan
Coronavirus updates: Parks open with temporary rules; health care worker impact
UW model predicts thousands more COVID-19 deaths nationwide as restrictions ease
1 new COVID-19 case in Thurston County Monday brings total to 113, with 104 recovered
Electric school buses funded by Ecology grant coming to 2 Thurston school districts
Still haven’t gotten your stimulus check? People without bank accounts face long wait

Peninsula Daily News
Lodging tax could provide funds
Mask Fairies to hand out free face masks
Phase two process begins

Puget Sound Business Journal
Alaska Air retires 12 jets, 5,000 workers take voluntary leave
Who pays the bill? The coming deluge of pandemic litigation
Lawmakers ask IRS to help companies that keep paying health benefits
How Sound Transit adjusted its capital program during the last recession

Renton Reporter
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Seattle Times (subscription required)
As people begin to venture out more, experts predict coronavirus cases, deaths will soar
Seattle officials clear Ballard encampment, raising concerns about where homeless can go during coronavirus pandemic
Washington’s barbers, hair salons, some in-store retail could restart June 1 amid coronavirus crisis
Seattle to provide eviction protection for 6 months after coronavirus moratorium expires
Coronavirus Economy daily chart: Seattle-area job openings plunge, worse than national average
Trio of treats for skywatchers this week: meteor shower, supermoon and a lineup of bright planets
Washington’s largest meat-packing plant, hard-hit by COVID-19, to reopen Tuesday
Coronavirus crisis costs Alaska Air hundreds of millions of dollars a month
King County agrees to $2.25 million settlement with family of teen killed during misguided sting operation
50 years ago, ‘The Dude’ didn’t abide. He helped lead thousands in protest at UW after students shot at Kent State.
Appeals court ruling could discourage Seattle from towing vehicles people live in, attorney says
Carnival Cruise Lines cancels remaining 2020 Seattle-Alaska voyages
Amazon vice president, a distinguished engineer, resigns to protest firing of employee activists
Bloomberg: GE to slash 13,000 jobs in aviation amid air travel plunge
Op-Ed: A flexible workweek will help employees safely return to work
Editorial: Wear a mask for you and your neighbor

Seattle Weekly
Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

Skagit Valley Herald
State-managed recreation sites reopen
Island butterfly earns endangered species listing

Spokesman Review
Regional approach to reopening Washington takes shape as local Spokane elected officials push for fast-tracked plan
State to study Washington State Patrol stops and searches for possible bias (Hobbs)
State seeking volunteers to trap dangerous Asian giant hornets in Western Washington

Tri-City Herald
Intentional COVID infection ‘parties’ reported in Walla Walla County
18% of Tri-Cities coronavirus cases linked to Tyson plant. Federal inspectors also tested
Public restrooms at Tri-Cities parks are reopening this week
State health officials investigate coronavirus complaint at a Tri-Cities hospital
Franklin Co. has 2nd highest coronavirus rate in state. 55 new cases in Tri-Cities
Op-Ed: Why does returning to normal after coronavirus lockdown have to be a fight?

USA Today
To find a coronavirus vaccine, can we ethically infect people with a disease with no cure?
Free coverage for contraceptives? Supreme Court again considers religious exemptions
Where’s my stimulus payment? Here’s a look at why some checks haven’t arrived

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: The pandemic puts local fine dining in precarious spot
Tyson reopened today with some tests still lingering
Local advocates worry about pandemic’s effect on domestic violence
‘COVID parties’ hurt everyone
New state initiative strives to improve stream flow in the Walla Walla River Basin
Op-ed: Save the Free Press Initiative seeks solutions for local journalism
What you should know as Washington’s outdoor lands reopen Tuesday after coronavirus lockdown

Washington Post
Fact-checking Trump’s criticism of Obama in his Fox town hall
Poll shows Americans widely oppose reopening most businesses, despite easing of restrictions in some states
Trump cheers on governors as they ignore White House guidelines in race to reopen
U.S. companies cut thousands of workers while continuing to reward shareholders
Ohio’s GOP Gov. Mike DeWine calls out protesters who targeted health chief, news media
President erupts at George Conway for video about the ‘deadly virus Trump ignored’
Op-Ed: ‘Dying of whiteness’ during the coronavirus pandemic
Op-Ed: What’s holding up voting by mail?
Op-Ed: Covid-19 has shocked the mental-health system out of complacency
Trump’s pick for intelligence chief appears before Senate
China spent years preparing for this economic crash
With billions of dollars out the door, Congress slowly begins oversight
Lawmaking in the time of coronavirus: The Senate returns to work, warily
The top U.S. diplomat turns pandemic bully
Three people charged with killing a security guard over a mask policy
Tyson says nation’s pork production is down 50%, despite Trump’s order to keep meat plants open
Starbucks will reopen 85 percent of its coffee shops, but with new protocols
Norwegian Cruise Line raises ‘substantial doubt’ about its viability

Yakima Herald Republic
May 5 is a day to remember missing and murdered indigenous women
State’s plan would allow hair salons, retail to open June 1; Kittitas County applies to go early
Yakima County COVID-19 cases climb to 1,440 Monday; one new death reported
Installing free Wi-Fi in three Yakima parks would cost $70,000, city staff say
Getting the help you need: A brief guide to accessing services during this pandemic
Editorial: PNWU students determined to play healing role
Letter: Workers who do so much for so little deserve economic justice

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Phase 1 of reopening Washington’s economy starts Tuesday
Real-time updates: More than 100 Washington state parks open today
Washington golf courses work out kinks in process of reopening
Invasive honeybee-killing hornet threatens Washington hives
Renton man with most DUIs in Washington narrowly misses 12th conviction
Backlog of garbage piles up as Washington transfer sites reopen
Seattle City Council extends eviction protection for renters six more months

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Phase one of Inslee’s reopening plan begins Tuesday
‘We are struggling’: Resident doctors call out UW Medicine in full-page ad
State car dealers pumping brakes on reopening, waiting for safety plan
Medical employees furloughed, laid off amid pandemic will impact healthcare long-term
‘Murder hornets’ make their way to Washington state
Low COVID-19 cases could mean earlier opening for Grays Harbor County businesses
Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings
Seattle Fire launching mobile assessment teams to test residents for coronavirus
Hundreds of Washington health care workers sickened by coronavirus
Some businesses begin phase one of reopening
Industry prepares safety protocols for when people are ready to travel again
Businesses that refuse to close could face license suspension

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Local businesses preparing for state’s phase 1 re-opening this week
Allergy season causing many to question if they might have coronavirus
‘It is heartbreaking to see’: Restaurant owners speak of financial damage amid shutdown
Emergency evacuation plan devised in case W. Seattle Bridge collapse becomes imminent
New UW model shows COVID-19 nationwide death toll to reach 134,475 by early August
Puget Sound man recovers from COVID-19 after being given remdesivir
State: 3 nursing homes to open specific COVID-19 units
State’s COVID-19 death toll rises with new cases in King County
Dentists, medical professionals ask when their businesses can resume after COVID-19
King County courthouse screener dies from COVID-19

KNKX FM
Why a sharp drop in 911 calls for heart attacks could be a troubling side effect of COVID-19
More than 100 Washington state parks on list to reopen, but Coast and Gorge excluded
An Olympia ER doctor who volunteered in NY shares lessons from the COVID-19 front lines

KUOW FM
HERE’S WHAT AIR TRAVEL WILL LOOK LIKE IN A WORLD WITH CORONAVIRUS
Coronavirus blog: Covid-19 updates in Washington state
How to spot an owl in Washington (it’s easier than you think)
Sorry, we’re still stuck at home together
6 Ways College Might Look Different In The Fall
Optimizing Your Pandemic Charity
May 4th | Getting around, in the city and on the trails
U.S. Treasury To Borrow $3 Trillion In 3 Months To Pay For Pandemic
Not-So-Small Businesses Continue To Benefit From PPP Loans
FDA Cracks Down On Antibody Tests For Coronavirus
White House Rejects Government Report Projecting Rising Coronavirus Death Toll

Q13 TV (Fox)
Phase 1 to reopen Washington begins Tuesday
Tribal casino to reopen early despite Inslee’s phased plan
Efforts underway to trap invasive Asian Giant Hornet in Washington state
Parks in Tacoma struggle to fully reopen due to ‘millions’ in lost revenue amid COVID-19
Rule changes you need to know when golf reopens May 5 in Washington
Plan finalized for West Seattle Bridge in case of emergency

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: Washington state embraced Obamacare for a crisis like COVID-19
During pandemic, Eastern Washington sees ‘disturbing rise’ in illegal trash dumping
New tools to help WA abuse victims put to the test during coronavirus

Slog
Hey Seattle! You’re Protected Against Evictions Until Next March.
King County Courthouse Screener Dies After Contracting the Coronavirus
Artists Talk About the Uncertain Future of Live Music

Monday, May 4

Restaurants? Libraries? Sports? Here’s when things in Washington might reopen according to Inslee’s 4-phase plan
No one is getting a professional haircut before May 25, nor will you be able to sit in a restaurant before then. Missing public libraries or your gym? You’ll have to go at least another month without. Oh, and there will be no big concerts played in Washington at least until July. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Mike Siegel)

Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on April 29, a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy” in Washington. April 29 marked 100 days since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Washington state. The governor mentioned that in the coming weeks, the state will slowly start “turning the dial” on several physical distancing restrictions in accordance with changing epidemiological and public health data. Continue reading at The Islands’ Weekly.

Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County
The COVID-19 virus is disproportionally affecting communities of color, according to new data released by Public Health – Seattle & King County. Updated data on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths by race and ethnicity is now provided by the health department in an interactive online dashboard. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (Ray Miller-Still)