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Wednesday, May 13

1,371 contact tracers ready assist health departments
More than 1,300 people in Washington state have been trained and are ready to work with local health departments to do contact tracing once a case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in a county. At a news conference Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee said that of those already trained, 351 are from the National Guard, 390 are from the Department of Licensing and 630 are state or local health professionals. He said that number could be expanded even more in the coming weeks. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Elaine Thompson)

How Washington school districts are succeeding and struggling since coronavirus shut them down
For an hour-and-a-half on Wednesdays, Yakima School District’s Franklin Middle School turns into a bread line. Six lines of cars form in the school’s parking lot, said the principal, Sherry Anderson, and local police help direct the traffic. Each vehicle is filled with parents and kids waiting to receive a week’s supply of food, a lifeline amid a pandemic that has harmed the factory and farming community in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Emily M. Eng)

Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits
Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine released a lengthy statement Tuesday from Olympia to explain how the state plans to help everyone who is waiting to receive unemployment benefits. Continue reading at The Olympian.

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Associated Press
US choir outbreak called ‘superspreader event’ in report
1,371 contact tracers ready assist health departments
US says Washington state overstepped with oil train law
Gray whale washes up along southwestern Washington coast
First employer cited for violating COVID-19 safety rules
Report: UW Medicine sees $500 million shortfall due to virus
‘A pretty scary thing’: Kid illness tied to virus worries NY
AP Exclusive: CDC guidance more restrictive than White House
New clusters pop up; Europe debates summer tourist season
Musk becomes champion for businesses defying shutdown orders
Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order
Dam operators must now make water temp control plan
AP Courtside: Last day of phone arguments is about electors
Justices hear election year cases over ‘faithless electors’
Gray whale washes up along southwestern Washington coast
1,371 contact tracers ready assist health departments
AP Courtside: Kavanaugh cites ‘chaos’ in electors case
US judge asks Nevada high court if gun makers can be liable

Aberdeen Daily World
OS City Council votes 7-0 to reopen drive-on beach approaches after 7-week closure
Still grappling with reopening plan, commissioners hopes to vote on Phase 2 variance request Monday
Op-ed: Why can’t we just pause?

Auburn Reporter
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
City of Auburn to receive $2.4 million in coronavirus relief

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Whatcom County Health Department reports six new coronavirus cases Tuesday
Restaurant customer lists needed to trace contacts, but will remain private, Inslee says
Here are Whatcom County’s latest projections for the rate of COVID-19 infections
Small classes. Masks. Limits on visitors as Western plans for students’ return in fall
Inslee issues guidance for limited in-store retail, manufacturing in phase 2
Inslee: Contract tracing information to be kept private
Highway across North Cascades opens to traffic after seasonal closure
Naval rescue helicopter airlifts injured skier off Mount Baker glacier Saturday
Washington’s Phase 2 restaurant dining: parties of 5, face coverings, no bar seating
Whatcom County Health Department reports six new coronavirus cases Tuesday
Washington state reports 208 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths Tuesday
New COVID rules require you to give name, contact info before getting a restaurant seat
Watch live: Gov. Jay Inslee 1:30 p.m. Tuesday press conference and reopening update
More Americans turning to drugs and alcohol as coronavirus stress rises, survey shows
As deaths mount, coronavirus testing remains wildly inconsistent in long-term care
Opinion: Hardworking young people are building our future. Don’t leave them out of COVID relief

Bothell Reporter
Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets

Capital Press
Wolf pack kills calf in northeast Washington
Wolf advocates push curbs on lethal removal in Washington
Processor returns part of 2019 potato crop to farmers
Rail transfer facility closes at Wallula, Wash.

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Homeless get nonprofit help applying for stimulus checks
State says stop, but this Snohomish barber keeps cutting
State to deploy brigade of contact tracers to box in virus
Commentary: Best path to resume work is to protect workers
Saunders: Closing schools will come at great cost to students
Letter: Governor’s stay-home order is within his authority

Federal Way Mirror
Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

Islands’ Weekly
BLM Spokane District restores access to some recreation sites for day use
Antibody testing – there are no shortcuts to success

Issaquah Reporter
King County fire chiefs release video message about COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of the San Juan Islands
On the hunt for Asian Giant Hornets

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Mural by S’Klallam artist Jeffrey Veregge to go in at the new Seattle Center arena
Kitsap doctors find many aren’t seeking medical care, even when they need it
Mount Vernon choir outbreak called ‘superspreader event’ in report
US coronavirus curve may be flattening, but estimated death toll keeps rising. What does this mean?

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Inslee announces contact tracing initiative
Pierce Transit furloughs, lays off employees amid revenue declines during coronavirus

New York Times
Fearing a second wave, California State university system will keep classes online in the fall
Coronavirus Live Updates: Fed Chair Warns Economic Damage Could Be Permanent
Why Some Women Call This Recession a ‘Shecession’
A Guide to Pandemic Scams, and What Not to Fall For

Olympian (subscription required)
Inslee issues guidance for limited in-store retail, manufacturing in phase 2
A look at Thurston County jobs, industries hit hardest by the COVID-19 shutdown
Martin Way homeless shelter, supportive housing to be topic of virtual public meeting
Thurston County Food Bank opens drive-up site at Evergreen
Farmers to give away 200,000 pounds of potatoes at Tacoma Dome on Thursday
Restaurant customer lists needed to trace contacts, but will remain private, Inslee says
New COVID rules require you to give name, contact info before getting a restaurant seat
1 new COVID-19 case in Thurston County Tuesday, ZIP code map updated

Peninsula Daily News
More help requested in Clallam County
Mosaic offering online special needs activities
Three more counties can ease virus restrictions early
US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid virus risk

Puget Sound Business Journal
In key milestone to reopen economy, Inslee’s ‘contact tracing’ team is now in place
This was supposed to be the year driverless cars went mainstream
Exclusive reader poll: Businesses win breaks on rents, mortgages as pressures build in office market
As death toll in nursing homes climbs, calls to redesign them grow
Employers can let workers change health plans without waiting
King County Covid-response fund expands with millions earmarked for small businesses
Seattle council OKs payment plan for back rent owed during pandemic

Seattle Times (subscription required)
“I mean, is nobody reading the news?”: Some ask why Sea-Tac Airport took so long to expand safety measures
Justices hear election year cases over ‘faithless electors’
WSU and UW researchers look into how the coronavirus spreads from people to their pets
How Washington school districts are succeeding and struggling since coronavirus shut them down
Westneat: Stop the presses: Coronavirus sidelines, for now, the Real Change street newspaper
Seattle public health doctor sues after being denied green card
These Oregon counties want to reopen Friday. Their COVID-19 cases are surging
REI plans to partly reopen six Seattle-area stores this week; customers will be asked — but not required — to wear face coverings
Port of Seattle places cop on leave over viral video discouraging enforcement of state’s anti-coronavirus measures
Washington has 1,371 people trained and ready to begin tracking down the coronavirus
Gray whale washes up on southwest Washington coast
Amazon urged by 13 attorneys general to disclose data on worker coronavirus infections and reinstate unpaid time off policy
Boeing’s backlog falls by more than 500 jets this year as aviation’s coronavirus crisis deepens
Bloomberg: Nightmare at sea ends in death for some of 90,000 stranded cruise-ship workers
Bloomberg: Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort released from prison to home confinement over virus concerns
The dining experience will be dramatically different when Seattle-area restaurants reopen after coronavirus rules ease
Editorial: Children’s scheduled vaccines cannot wait
Op-Ed: Don’t delay necessary health care because of COVID-19

Skagit Valley Herald
Valley Shine has a new mission: hand sanitizer
Local researchers discover harbor porpoises may eat salmon
Chorale COVID-19 cases subject of national report

Snoqualmie Valley Record
North Bend considers summer water use restrictions
Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized

Spokesman Review
State Sen. Mark Schoesler blocks Inslee’s proposed extension of emergency rules on domestic violence orders (Jinkins, Billig)
Restaurants weigh cost, benefits of reopening under ‘long string’ of Phase 2 limits
Spokane County Commission votes to ask state to move to Phase 2 of reopening; Inslee vows to ‘look at’ proposal
Grocery union seeks to extend hourly ‘hero pay’ bonus
State nixes proposal for outdoor Spokane graduations at Albi Stadium
Health officer: ‘Very strong likelihood’ masks will be mandated in Spokane soon
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office gets tech to access phones without passcodes, raising privacy concerns

Tri-City Herald
Pasco has the most COVID cases in Tri-Cities area. Here’s the breakdown for 7 towns
2020 graduation canceled in Kennewick. What Tri-Cities schools plan instead
3 free food giveaways planned in Tri-Cities. Grants given to local nonprofits
Op-Ed: Hardworking young people are building our future. Don’t leave them out of COVID relief

USA Today
US coronavirus curve may be flattening, but estimated death toll keeps rising. What does this mean?
State budget hits due to coronavirus are trickling in and it’s not pretty

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Those on Electoral College must vote as state voters do

Washington Post
Twitter employees don’t ever have to go back to the office (unless they want to)
Jared Kushner clarifies after saying he’s ‘not sure’ he can commit to date for presidential election
6 takeaways from Anthony Fauci’s and health officials’ testimony to Senate panel
Judge puts Justice Department’s move to drop charges against Michael Flynn on hold
To save neighborhood businesses, people rebel against delivery apps
Infection rates were climbing at Nebraska meatpacking plants. Then health officials stopped reporting the numbers.
As some countries ease up, others are reimposing lockdowns amid a resurgence of infections
A girl survived two heart attacks. Doctors are linking them to coronavirus.
Tensions over restrictions spark violence and defiance among protesters as Trump pushes states to reopen
Aimee Stephens, the center of landmark transgender rights Supreme Court case, dies before the ruling
Opinion: Today’s children are the pandemic generation. For millions, the future is now grim.
Plastic pollution threatens marine life, humans and ecosystems. Enter the future vacuum of the seas.
Fla. felons must pay court debts to vote; many find it impossible
Trump’s ‘ask China’ response to CBS’s Weijia Jiang shocked the room — and was part of a pattern
In a time of global crisis, should the world cancel poor countries’ debts?
The pandemic and loss of aircraft data are taking a toll on weather forecasting
Facebook will pay millions to content moderators who suffer PTSD at work
Powell warns of long, painful downturn if Congress does not provide more economic relief
With Fed’s encouragement, corporations accelerate debt binge
April saw the sharpest increase in grocery store prices in nearly 50 years

Whidbey News-Times
Iconic inn gets new cedar roof thanks to grant
Pandemic’s impacts on county budget mitigated
Spike in ferry ridership spurs concerns

Yakima Herald Republic
Selah council backs coronavirus proclamation; Mayor says she will make clarifications
Governor’s office says Selah proclamation unlawful; Yakima cruising events not authorized
Yakima Valley fruit companies say they’re following safety guidelines; protesting workers disagree
Memorial to launch free bilingual phone line for emotional and crisis support
Public safety: Pandemic presents new landscape for law and justice
COVID-19: Yakima County’s average pace hits 64.4 new cases a day in May
1,371 contact tracers ready assist health departments

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Inslee unveils plan for rapid COVID-19 contact tracing in Washington
Real-time updates: Employment Security restricting calls to focus on ‘complex’ claims issues
Washington’s Phase 2 of coronavirus recovery requires restaurants to keep daily log of customers
Angel of the Winds Casino Resort gambles on reopening in Snohomish County Wednesday
Mount St. Helens Institute in financial trouble due to coronavirus
Port of Seattle police officer on leave after posting video urging officers not to enforce stay-home orders

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Inslee announces plan for state’s COVID-19 contract tracing system
Inslee’s COVID-19 restaurant directives trigger bleak business predictions
Port of Seattle officer posts video telling officers not to enforce stay-at-home orders
Angel of the Winds Casino reopening with safety measures in place
Shortages force grocery stores to limit meat purchases
Traffic in Seattle area slowly returning
Arlington gym reopens in protest of stay-at-home order
Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing begins Wednesday at T-Mobile Park
Beach town reopens for reservations with new rules
King County issues directive urging public to wear face masks in most public spaces
911 calls for serious health conditions down 25% in King County, officials say
1 million nurses needed by 2022

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
COVID-19: Gov. Inslee announces contact tracing effort
Privacy concerns raised due to state’s new COVID-19 contact tracing strategy
Spaced out: State issues Phase 2 guidelines for opening retail stores
Angel of the Winds casino reopens Wednesday; first in state since COVID-19 outbreak
Port of Seattle officer’s post about not enforcing stay-home orders goes viral
Reopening guidelines ‘more devastating,’ Vancouver restaurant owner says
Restaurants prepare to reopen in Phase 2, but worry about added costs

KNKX FM
Washington’s system for tracking vaccinations isn’t ready for COVID-19, doctors say
Pierce County hires new medical examiner in first step toward remaking the embattled office
Washington plans to test all nursing home residents and staff, says state doctor
UW Medicine to furlough some workers and cut pay for senior leaders

KUOW FM
Seattle’s first confirmed case of rare childhood disease linked to Covid-19
Documenting Self-Isolation: 14 Days Through 14 Instant Photos
Act Now To Get Ahead Of A Mental Health Crisis, Specialists Advise U.S.
Rural Skamania County is cautious about Phase 2 of reopening
Restaurants to keep log of dinner parties for coronavirus contact tracing upon reopening
Washington plans to test all nursing home residents and staff for Covid-19, says state doctor
Aimee Stephens, Transgender Woman At Center Of Major Civil Rights Case, Dies At 59
Despite Early Warnings, U.S. Took Months To Expand Swab Production For COVID-19 Test
‘There Was So Little Information’: Polio Survivors Offer Pandemic Perspective
Want Your Stimulus Check Direct Deposited? Sign Up By Noon Wednesday
In Cases On Trump Financial Records, Supreme Court Weighs Separation Of Powers
When Can We Expect A Coronavirus Vaccine?
Unsettled contract negotiations add to strain on UW resident doctors on Covid-19 frontline

Q13 TV (Fox)
1,371 contact tracers ready to assist health departments in Washington
Restaurant owners struggle with phase 2 reopening guidelines
Mariners host free drive through Covid-19 testing
Republican lawmakers have concerns regarding Gov. Inslee’s contact tracking plan
Report: UW Medicine sees $500 million shortfall due to virus

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Crosscut
When the Chehalis floods again, who pays the price?
Opinion: Why Seattle needs a government-funded news outlet
Opinion: Seattle’s coming recession, explained

Slog
Inslee Wants to “Box in the Virus.” Let’s Break Down That Box.
Opinion: Seattle Should Pass a Law Requiring People to Wear Face Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
Some Seattle Restaurants See Shortage of To-Go Cocktail Containers

Tuesday, May 12

Western governors join Gavin Newsom in $1 trillion appeal to Congress for coronavirus aid
Four western governors joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom in asking Congress for $1 trillion in aid for states and local governments reeling from the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.

UW Medicine faces $500 million shortfall because of coronavirus pandemic; staff cuts and furloughs coming
UW Medicine, which has played a significant role in responding to the coronavirus pandemic on a local and national scale, is now in deep financial trouble due to that very pandemic. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Real-time updates: Washington restaurants reopening in Phase 2 must follow these rules
Restaurants and taverns in Washington can partially resume dine-in capabilities in Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start Washington” plan to reopen the economy. Phase 2 allows more businesses and activities to re-open with adequate safety and health standards in place. Under Phase 2, dining rooms may open with less than 50% capacity, tables with no more than five people seated, and no bar seating area. Continue reading at King 5. (Seattle Fire Dept.)

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Associated Press
US says Washington state overstepped with oil train law
3 more WA counties can ease virus restrictions early
Washington farmers to give away potatoes to needy
Seattle, King Co. urges people to wear masks in most areas
Conservation groups ask Washington state to kill less wolves
Fauci warns of serious consequences if US reopens too soon
Supreme Court hearing clash over Trump tax, bank records
Elon Musk becomes champion of defying virus stay-home orders
Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order
White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
House pushes toward Friday vote on Democrats’ next virus aid
Report: UW Medicine sees $500 million shortfall due to virus
Trump administration says Washington state overstepped with oil train law
Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order
Report: UW Medicine sees $500 million shortfall due to virus
US plans reimagine fighting wildfires amid crews’ virus risk
Six deputies placed on leave in 2 use-of-force incidents
Western governors ask Congress for $1T in aid to states

Aberdeen Daily World
Adaptability, compassion key at GH Community Hospital
Office of the Chehalis Basin board to look at flood reduction options other than dam
Aberdeen native receives BPA environmental champion award

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Bellingham International Airport not requiring face masks during coronavirus pandemic
Whatcom County reports three more positive test results Monday, but no new deaths
As Whatcom County continues coronavirus social distancing, some tips for mental health
Whatcom residents who need free, public Wi-Fi access can find it at these 15 sites
Coronavirus updates: 3 counties approved for next phase of reopening; Washington DFI investigating scams
Whatcom County reports three more positive test results Monday, but no new deaths
Hair loss drug recalled for ingredient that can put users ‘at risk for heart failure’
‘Astonishing’ – veteran military pilots see first survey data on how many have cancer
Western governors join Gavin Newsom in $1 trillion appeal to Congress for coronavirus aid
Washington state passes 17,000 COVID-19 cases

Bothell Reporter
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings

Capital Press
Hoof disease found in Yakima elk herd
Brown tells Oregon agencies to prepare for 17% budget cut

Columbian
Amid virus outbreak, former governor discusses leading Washington during times of crisis
In Our View: Cautious reopening of state is wise approach

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
Commentary: Freeze on rent might chill local economies
Comment: State, federal partners pursuing swindlers, gougers
Editorial: Extend protections for domestic violence victims

Federal Way Mirror
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
South King County cities to receive millions in COVID-19 relief funds
Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
World Vision, FWPS partner to provide essential items to families in need

Islands’ Weekly
Local governments poised to receive nearly $300 million in coronavirus relief
Stuck at Home? WSU Extension, DNR offer free online classes to enhance your forested property
Inslee announces three Safe Start advisory groups

Issaquah Reporter
Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Journal of the San Juan Islands
County COVID update
WSF advise limited travel
A spotlight on San Juan County COVID-19 Response Team volunteers

New York Times
Employers rush to adopt screening for coronavirus. The tools may not help much.
White House orders staff to wear masks as Trump misrepresents testing record
Study offers details on U.S. kids severely sickened by coronavirus
Coronavirus Testimony Live Updates: Fauci Says ‘Consequences Could Be Really Serious’ for Reopening Too Soon

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Inslee issues dine-in guidance for counties in Phase 2
2.6-magnitude quake rattles Bremerton area
Trump wants schools to reopen. Experts say COVID-19 safety measures to cost billions
Washington state passes 17,000 COVID-19 cases

Peninsula Daily News
County commissioner proposes ‘Clallam Cares’ plan
Officials concerned about increased travel from out of county
Inslee: Rate of infection on rise

Puget Sound Business Journal
Coronavirus hits senior homes — and their owners
As banks stumble in delivering aid, Congress weighs other options
Employers rush to adopt virus screening. The tools may not help much.
Restaurateurs are eager to reopen but unsure whether diners will meet them halfway
Employees are more likely to fall for online scams during Covid-19’s age of anxiety
New public health directive for King County: Wear a face mask
Three big Boeing airline customers get lifelines in sale-leaseback deals
Here’s what is at stake in Amazon’s brutal public relations battle

Renton Reporter
South King County cities to receive millions in COVID-19 relief funds

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington, still trying to ramp up coronavirus testing, faces new challenge: assembling test kits
UW Medicine faces $500 million shortfall because of coronavirus pandemic; staff cuts and furloughs coming
To reopen, Washington state restaurants will have to keep log of customers to aid in contact tracing
Times Watchdog: Despite Gov. Inslee’s order – and complaints from the public – construction projects kept swinging hammers during coronavirus lockdown
Ishisaka: They care for people ’round the clock in Washington state. Let’s not forget them.
In Yakima County, car cruisers and the mayor of Selah openly flout stay-home orders
As Yakima County has emerged as a coronavirus hot spot, tensions grow
Boeing’s backlog falls by more than 500 jets this year as aviation’s coronavirus crisis deepens
Coronavirus Economy daily chart: Seattle-area job listings have plunged 40% from recent peak due to pandemic
Washington’s ‘faithless electors’ head to Supreme Court in a case that could throw 2020 election into chaos
LA Times: The rich infected the poor as COVID-19 spread around the world
Times Watchdog: Gov. Inslee connected personal contacts with state officials in hunt for coronavirus supplies
Editorial: Coronavirus liability protections must strike a reasonable balance
Smith: We must prioritize workers’ rights to successfully reopen the economy
LTE: Masks: Help protect others

Seattle Weekly
Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Skagit Valley Herald
Small retailers hanging on, face long recovery
Businesses, beaches busy over sunny weekend
Housing market adjusting after slow spring start

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

Spokesman Review
Three more counties, including Stevens County, cleared to go to Phase 2 of state reopening plan
County Health Board, officer ask state officials to consider a faster paced reopening for Spokane
Emergency rules on domestic violence orders won’t be extended (Jinkins, Billig)
Getting There: As gas tax revenue drops, Washington Department of Transportation could face 40% funding decline, delay projects
Opinion: D’Artagnan Caliman: Helping student and youth homelessness now

Tri-City Herald
Scary times for Tri-Cities restaurants won’t end when dining rooms reopen
Cost of Tri-Cities homes surge but sales hanging on through coronavirus shutdown
4 more coronavirus deaths in Tri-Cities area. Death toll reaches 68
Guest Opinion: Virtual state employee contract talks should be open | Guest Opinion

Washington Post
This course will train an army of contact tracers. You can take it, too.
Supreme Court hears arguments in battle over Trump’s tax returns
Editorial: The Supreme Court must enforce the subpoena of Trump’s financial records
Florida becomes hot spot in election security wars
Sweden’s coronavirus strategy is not what it seems
Trump administration is still garnishing the wages of 54,000 student loan borrowers
He wore a KKK hood to the grocery store instead of a mask. Police say he won’t face charges.
Facebook quietly helping start advocacy group, escalating Silicon Valley’s war with Washington
Finding a vaccine won’t be enough to end pandemic
Virus outbreak at White House has reporters reassessing their risks
Some autistic people can’t tolerate face masks. Here’s how we’re managing with our son.

Yakima Herald Republic
Governor’s office says Selah proclamation unlawful; Yakima cruising events not authorized
Public safety: Pandemic presents new landscape for law and justice
Yakima County reports 47 new COVID cases Monday; Kittitas County numbers increase with outbreak
One inmate, three staff test positive for COVID-19 at Sunnyside jail
Yakima Valley College resumes limited in-person instruction; most students remain online through fall

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: Washington restaurants reopening in Phase 2 must follow these rules
Washington considers staggered school start times
‘Snitch list’ exposes people reporting violators of Washington’s coronavirus stay-home orders
King County urging people to wear masks in indoor public places
Criminals use Washington license plates to conceal cars used in crimes (Kirby)

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
King County issues directive urging public to wear face masks in most public spaces
Gov. Inslee releases Phase 2 guidance for partially reopening dine-in restaurants
Are companies liable if workers or customers get COVID-19?
Seattle council passes two more tenant protections
Tacoma’s official Fourth of July celebration postponed
Amazon shows off high tech fight against COVID-19
Farmers to give away 200,000 pounds of potatoes at Tacoma Dome on Thursday
Three more counties approved for next phase of reopening
UW Medicine estimates $500 million loss by end of summer due to pandemic

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘A big challenge ahead’: How widespread contact tracing is key to winning COVID-19 battle
COVID-19: Seattle, King County announce new face mask directive
Metro bus drivers ask for masks to be required at all public transit
Seattle Fire Department now at full strength with no firefighters in quarantine
State’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 945, state health data shows
Restaurants told to keep log of customer contact info after reopening in Phase 2
State issues new COVID-19 social distancing warning after warm weekend
Western states ask for $1 trillion in federal coronavirus relief (Billig, Jinkins)

KNKX FM
Washington’s system for tracking vaccinations isn’t ready for COVID-19, doctors say
Pandemic gives Pacific Northwest whales a respite from din of underwater noise
After brief moment of unity, Washington Republicans crank up criticism of Inslee

KUOW FM
FACE MASKS TO BE REQUIRED INSIDE KING COUNTY BUSINESSES AND CROWDED OUTDOOR SPACES
Seattle Now: Mask up, everyone
Why The Crisis May Make Powerful Corporations Even More Powerful
Live updates: Coronavirus pandemic in Washington state
Minority-Owned Small Businesses Were Supposed To Get Priority. They May Not Have
Neighbors with sewing machines: We need you again
Restaurants look forward to reopening
Raucous ‘Hazardous Liberty’ ralliers challenge Stay Home order
‘Recovered positive’ Covid-19 case at Tacoma immigrant detention center
Pandemic gives Pacific Northwest whales a respite from din of underwater noise
Elon Musk Reopens California Tesla Plant, Defying Local Health Officials (Again)
I provide spiritual care at a Seattle hospital. Here’s what that means during the coronavirus pandemic
White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases
Lawsuit Seeks Removal Of Trump Lands Appointees
Health Officials Close Colorado Cafe That Hosted A Huge Crowd On Mother’s Day
Feds Warn States That Online Voting Experiments Are ‘High-Risk’
Covetiquette: Who gets to pass while walking in your neighborhood?
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Religious Schools Can Fire Lay Workers
Twitter Now Labels ‘Potentially Harmful’ Coronavirus Tweets
Will Filing For Unemployment Hurt My Green Card? Legal Immigrants Are Afraid

Q13 TV (Fox)
King County issues directive for face coverings at indoor public places, confined spaces
Local nurse returns from treating Covid-19 patients in hard-hit NYC
Essential workers plead for face mask compliance
Gym opens in Arlington, violating stay-home order
Three more counties approved for Phase 2 reopening

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Crosscut
Judge demands WA psychiatric hospital reopen despite COVID-19
Opinion: The collective power of the pandemic’s essential workers
Opinion: The pandemic shows why Washington needs universal internet access (Gregerson)
How to follow King County’s new face mask order

My Ballard
Strict guidelines roll out for restaurant reopenings
Local health officials strongly urge face coverings be worn while in public

Slog
As COVID-19 Transmissions Appear to Rise in Washington, King County “Urges” Public to Wear Face Masks
Tensions Rise After Tax Amazon Legislation Is Put on Hold
Do Non-Asian-Americans Not Like Wearing Face Masks Because They’re Identified With Asians?
Whose Coronavirus Slogan Is Worse, Seattle’s or the UK’s?

Monday, May 11

People who reported COVID-19 violations get death threats after state releases their names
Some people who reported suspected violations of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home proclamations are receiving death threats and harassment after their names and contact information were released by the state and made public on social media by people who obtained the information. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (TVW)

Retail stores, landscapers and dog-walkers get a limited go-ahead to return
Retail stores in Washington can resume limited operations with new rules on protection for employees and curbside delivery for customers ordering online or by phone. State officials also announced rules Friday that will allow landscapers and dog-walkers to resume work. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Eric Gay)

Detainees sue; Northwest immigration jail has positive test
Officials on Friday confirmed the first positive COVID-19 test at the Northwest detention center in Tacoma, in a detainee who had previously tested positive at another detention center and was being medically screened on arrival at the immigration jail. The development came just as immigrant rights advocates were going to court again in an attempt to free medically vulnerable detainees before any outbreak there. Continue reading at The Skagit Valley Herald.

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Associated Press
National parks visitors should plan for ‘new normal’
Residents threatened for reporting stay-home violators
Over 20 Idaho beef plant workers sickened with coronavirus
Coronavirus infects 26 employees at Astoria seafood plant
Virus rampages across vast Navajo lands, close-knit families
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country
Authorities concerned about low WA vaccination rates
Poll: Majority disapprove of coronavirus protests
Coronavirus causes crisis at local transit agencies
Sea-Tac to require passengers, workers to cover faces
Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country
Seattle council to pause business tax proposal amid pandemic
First positive COVID result at Northwest immigration jail
Inslee: Worries about COVID infection rates, more retail OK
Downtown Seattle brought to ‘screeching halt’ by virus
Authorities concerned about low WA vaccination rates
GOP candidate withdraws motion challenging Inslee order
Detainees sue; Northwest immigration jail has positive test
Lives Lost: Purveyor of tacos, joy well loved in Seattle

Aberdeen Daily World
North River to NYC
$50 million in fishing, shellfish industry assistance funds secured
46 teachers cut in Aberdeen district
Grays Harbor County, cities to receive millions in CARES Act funds
Commentary: Reopen the economy? Working parents need schools and day care to open first

Auburn Reporter
New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
Opinion: Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Masks? Gloves? What to expect when Washington retail stores start to re-open
Coronavirus disrupted supply chains. Will it happen again if another wave arrives?
We asked how Whatcom grocers are doing amid coronavirus limits. Here’s what you said
Whatcom County continues to see coronavirus spread with 4 new cases reported Sunday
Whatcom health department reports another coronavirus-related death Friday
People who reported COVID-19 violations get death threats after state releases their names
Washington state reports 217 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
Coronavirus updates: Washington DFI, task force investigating investment scams
Coast Guard rescues kayaker who capsized off Grays Harbor
During the coronavirus pandemic, many Bellingham renters paid the May bill
Bellingham bicycle riders have to obey rules of the road, even on the sidewalk
As unemployment surges in Whatcom, so does rate of residents without health insurance
Did you feel it during your sunny Mother’s Day picnic? Afternoon quake rattles region
Coronavirus updates: Sea-Tac Airport to require face coverings; state reaches 16,891 cases
No new Whatcom coronavirus deaths reported Saturday, capping week with five deaths
Coronavirus updates: FDA approves new at-home testing kit; Pierce County deaths reach 60
Whatcom Council takes steps to help local businesses during pandemic crisis
Coronavirus updates: Inslee says 5 counties can move to Phase 2; state death toll passes 900
Traps set near Blaine in attempt to capture ‘murder hornet’ queens, and to kill them
Coronavirus updates: Blood needs surge; unemployment claims remain unpaid
Nearly 40 kids in NYC infected with COVID-19-related inflammatory disease, mayor says
Washington state reports 217 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
Protesters call for end to stay-at-home
5 takeaways about COVID-19 from Gov. Inslee’s Friday news conference
Bloomberg: GOP finds deficit-scold voice again, adding snag to talks on aid
Bloomberg: Future warming arriving earlier than expected, study finds
Opinion: Nurse spent 40 years caring for patients. This is what she asks of you during coronavirus

Capital Press
Washington cattlemen deploy wolf-livestock monitors
Potato industry welcomes USDA purchase plan
Yakima water outlook dips to 91% of normal

Columbia Basin Herald
Gun violence data collection agency to be established, not yet clear how it will operate (Dhingra)

Columbian
In Our View: Cheers & Jeers: Protests of the right, rash ilk
In Our View: Cultivating higher education remains a priority

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Faces of those we’ve lost to COVID-19 in Snohomish County
Parking lot parishioners congregate at church in Marysville
Traffic’s thin but we’re still waiting for the light to change
Charges: Neglect, theft at adult family home in Marysville
Port of Everett work forges ahead at Kimberly-Clark site
Water bill help available for people living in Everett
Burke: Reopening too quickly would be playing with lives
Comment: EvCC’s virtual doors open to serve students, others
Comment: City needs to talk about how to pay for what we want
Editorial: Lawsuits not path to reopening state’s economy

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Officials say Kitsap County isn’t ready for an early reopening amid COVID-19
State works on census to identify extent of Scotch broom problem
Parents of special ed students struggle during COVID-19 closure
Quite a Friday in the sky for aviation enthusiasts
Legislature extends suspension of some state transparency laws during pandemic
Beekeepers’ inboxes overflowing with false reports of Asian giant hornet sightings
Another carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan, back at sea thanks to workers from PSNS

News Tribune (subscription required)
State investigating source of sewage spill that prompted health warnings on Foss Waterway
Puyallup doesn’t have to pay $1.1 million in attorneys’ fees in construction lawsuit, court says
Pierce County reports 21 new COVID-19 cases
Unemployment woes grow with false claim filings; one local employer sees more than 20
Testing fiasco shows Western State Hospital COVID-19 response needs close scrutiny
Easter was a no go. But Tacoma will finally get its community drive-in church gathering

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County mental health calls, concerns rise during COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus updates: Washington DFI, task force investigating investment scams
Washington state reports 217 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
3 new cases of COVID-19 gives Thurston County 123
Olympia woman grieving, grateful for state’s action after parents die from COVID-19
The Food Bank is handing out food to all who show up, but it needs more helping hands
Could sore throat be a sign of coronavirus? Here’s what experts say

Peninsula Daily News
NWI teaches young stewards while using social distancing
Will the new Jefferson County virus case affect waiver?
Timeline set for early Phase 2 application in Jefferson County
Flyover salute for pandemic workers
Peninsula Behavioral Health $2M grant to fund six positions
Library hotspots available
Schools, community organizations provide internet access

Puget Sound Business Journal
As job losses mount, lawmakers face a make-or-break moment
The airline business is terrible. It will probably get even worse.
Where’s the beef? Seriously, Seattle’s food truck operators want to know
Inslee allows ‘curbside’ retail sales. Here’s how it will work.
Can’t pay rent for your business? Don’t do this, attorney says
PPP loan forgiveness rules keep changing. Here’s the latest guidance from 5 experts.

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What cracked the West Seattle Bridge? Hidden design problem may have doomed it all along
Coronavirus daily news updates, May 11: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state, and the nation
Mother’s Day weekend heat wave tempts people out of coronavirus-induced isolation in Seattle
‘Scary to go to work’: White House races to contain virus in its ranks
They care for people ’round the clock in Washington state during the coronavirus pandemic. Let’s not forget them.
U.S. Supreme Court set to hear Washington case challenging role of state electors
Doctors keep discovering new ways coronavirus attacks body
Washington residents report threats after naming businesses that could be violating coronavirus rules
In Yakima County, tensions grow as some want life back to normal while agricultural workers want more protection amid coronavirus
It could take years for Washington state’s economy to rebound from coronavirus crash
‘Clearly it wasn’t fast enough,’ a Port commissioner says of new, murky Sea-Tac coronavirus mask policy
From working in the coronavirus ‘hot zone’ to protecting their families, Washington health professionals reveal their struggles
Op-Ed: State Legislature should have stronger oversight role during emergencies
Fraudsters are faking Washington unemployment claims amid coronavirus joblessness surge
Risk of reopening US economy too fast: A W-shaped recovery

Seattle Weekly
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial

Skagit Valley Herald
Educators adjust during pandemic
Drive-by parade connects memory care center residents, family members
Summer water supply in good shape — for now
Hospitals look to recover from pandemic’s hit on finances

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Car wash businesses can now operate in Washington | Update

Spokesman Review
Alarmingly high number of Spokane students aren’t engaged in online learning
Spokane officials aim to replace barely used virus isolation facility with ‘menu’ of less costly options
Spokane City Council considers backing Inslee’s phased plan without rejecting sooner reopening
Retail stores, landscapers and dog-walkers get a limited go-ahead to return
State, partners setting up drive-up Wi-Fi hotspots to expand broadband to rural areas
Opinion: Back to the wild – it’s a whole new outdoor recreation world

Tri-City Herald
Pasco curbside food pantry was a small gesture of kindness that snowballed
20 new Tri-Cities coronavirus cases, with more healthcare workers infected
2 Tri-Cities DJs offer a virtual prom to make up for canceled senior dances
Editorial: Gov. Inslee is not a ‘tyrant.’ Legislature gave him emergency powers

Vancouver Business Journal
Battle Ground mayor pleads for more local flexibility with state ‘Safe Start’

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Legislature must face cold, harsh reality in making budget cuts
Editorial: Online learning doesn’t give college student same experience

Washington Post
Thermal scanners are the latest technology being deployed to detect the coronavirus. But they don’t really work.
Farmers’ hopes for respite from Trump-era struggles fade amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic emptied America’s roadways. Now speeders have taken over.
The Finance 202: Trump team’s contradictory messages risk undermining push to reopen the economy
More than 1,900 former Justice Dept. employees again call for Barr’s resignation
Iran navy hits own ship with missile, kills 19 sailors near Persian Gulf waters

Yakima Herald Republic
Groups distribute masks to farmworkers, as workplace concerns continue
Yakima County COVID-19 cases climb by 92; 2 more deaths reported
Yakima bag plant turning out protective gowns for health care workers
Selah can’t bypass state stay-home order, county prosecutor and governor’s office say

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: Arlington gym reopens, defying Washington’s stay-home order
West Seattle break-in frustrates restaurateur after giving back during pandemic
Sea-Tac Airport to require face coverings for visitors, employees
First Sunday drive-in services held around Washington under Gov’s relaxed order
King County parks, trails reopen with restrictions

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
New UW projections predict more deaths as states reopen
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will require all to wear masks
US cases top 1.32M, deaths reach 79.5K
COVID-19 transmission rate may be rising in King County, western Washington
FBI investigating death threats against people who reported violations of governor’s ‘Stay Home’ order
Pediatricians warn parents to immunize children during pandemic
Olympia rally calls for immediate reopening of state
State sets mid-June goal of addressing unemployment claims
Sound Transit projects $628 million in lost revenues through 2021
20 miles of ‘Stay Healthy Streets’ to close permanently in Seattle

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
COVID-19 death toll predictions rise as people start moving around more
Report: Seattle likely to recover from pandemic faster than most U.S. cities
Statewide coronavirus death toll climbs to 931 on Mother’s Day

KNKX FM
Washington town plans to use wooden money to boost its economy amid the pandemic
King County assessor says some businesses may have a hard time paying property tax
WA Department of Commerce opens 140 new drive-in Wi-Fi hotspots around the state
Taxi drivers at Sea-Tac say airport fees are unfair during COVID-19 times
School districts in Washington are seeing fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits
‘Let my people go.’ Opponents of stay home order rally at Washington Capitol
Kittitas County Pauses Early Reopening With New COVID-19 Case At Food Plant

KUOW FM
5 Washington counties to enter next phase of reopening their economies
Live updates: Coronavirus pandemic in Washington state
COVID-19 Has Created A Legal Aid Crisis. FEMA’s Usual Response Is Missing
AP Tests Begin Online And At Home — But Not For Everyone
Unemployment Numbers ‘Will Get Worse Before They Get Better’ Mnuchin Says
As Food Supply Chain Breaks Down, Farm-To-Door CSAs Take Off
For Most States, At Least A Third Of COVID-19 Deaths Are In Long-Term Care Facilities
Elon Musk Says Tesla Suing California County, Moving Headquarters Out of State
FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization For 1st Coronavirus Antigen Test
Women Bear The Brunt Of Coronavirus Job Losses
Public Health Experts Say Many States Are Opening Too Soon To Do So Safely
Kittitas County pauses early reopening with new Covid-19 case at food plant
Covid-19, tuberculosis, meningitis — it’s all business as usual for this nurse of 50 years
Some See Plot To Create ‘World Government’ In Coronavirus Restrictions
Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It?
More Census Workers To Return To Rural Areas In 9 States To Leave Forms
Seen ‘Plandemic’? We Take A Close Look At The Viral Conspiracy Video’s Claims
Google Says Most Employees Will Likely Work Remotely Through End of Year
When rent is due, landlords and tenants both worry now
Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety
Pence Spokeswoman Katie Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Two ‘promising’ Covid-19 treatments give Seattle-area patients and doctors hope
Supreme Court Puts Temporary Hold On Order To Release Redacted Mueller Materials
Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money. Here’s What They Propose
Relief Payments To The Dead: Lawmakers Demand Answers From Treasury
Small, Private Colleges Get Boost From Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Coronavirus Is Mutating. That’s Normal. Does That Mean It’s More Dangerous?
Mike Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges?
City of Seattle seeks end to federal oversight of police
2 Mortgages, No Income: Sell The House Or Rent It Out, An Airbnb Host Wonders
One For The History Books: 14.7% Unemployment, 20.5 Million Jobs Wiped Away
Putting A Price On COVID-19 Treatment Remdesivir
Yelling ‘Fore’ Again … But 2 At A Time

Q13 TV (Fox)
Many disregard Seattle’s park-use-guidelines during warm Saturday
Sea-Tac Airport to require face coverings for all workers and passengers
The Divide: Republicans challenge Inslee over use of emergency power

Web

Slog
Washington Republicans Block Extension of Domestic Violence Protections (Dhingra, Bilig, Jinkins)
Why the Stock Market Ignored April’s Abysmal Job Report
Inslee Expresses Concern Over COVID-19 Transmission Rates, Approves Five Counties to Move to Next Phase
Guest Editorial: Immigrants Keep Washington Afloat—It’s Time Our Politicians Fought for Us

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

Broadcast

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

Web

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.