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Wednesday, June 24

Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Moving to further blunt the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday (June 23) said people in Washington must wear a mask or cloth face covering in any indoor or outdoor public setting. The order will take effect Friday, June 26, and will apply to most situations when people are unable to keep 6 feet away from others in public places — be it standing at a bus stop, waiting in line at a grocery store or hoofing it on a crowded sidewalk. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (South King Fire and Rescue)

Washington’s police accountability law doesn’t work, say families of people killed by officers
The families of three people killed in Washington came together Tuesday to express anguish at their loss and to say what they think needs to be done to bring accountability and stop more deaths at the hands of law enforcement. Initiative 940 was a particular sore spot for relatives of Shaun Fuhr, Manuel Ellis and Charleena Lyles. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Alan Berner)

Here’s one thing COVID-19 hasn’t shut down: the state’s move to greener ferries
COVID-19 hasn’t shut down the state’s efforts to modernize its ferry fleet. Washington State Ferries plans to add five new fully electric Olympic-class ferries as well as install new hybrid-electric propulsion systems on the three existing Jumbo Mark IIs. The projects to make the ferries more sustainable have seen minor or no delays due to COVID-19. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Elaine Thompson)

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Associated Press
Washington issues statewide requirement to wear a mask
Seattle will move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says
AG to review 30 police deadly force probes for conflicts
Judges let Washington state police shooting lawsuit proceed
Washington firefighters prepare for wildfires amid virus
US inmates got virus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
Cops in misconduct cases stay on force through arbitration
Seattle mayor proposes $20M in cuts to police to help budget
Washington issues statewide facial covering requirement
EWU faculty senate votes no confidence in school president
Seattle City Council votes to repeal loitering laws

Aberdeen Daily World
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Pacific County
Construction of US 12 roundabout near Oakville starts after July 4
Commentary: How does the dictionary define racism? It’s evolving

Auburn Reporter
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Inslee announces statewide mask mandate; state passes 29K cases
30 cases of police force will get state review to ensure independent investigation
Here’s one thing COVID-19 hasn’t shut down: the state’s move to greener ferries
Here’s where Whatcom County added jobs in May
State reports 22 new positive COVID-19 tests in Whatcom County Tuesday
Gov. Inslee announces people must wear masks when in public
Here’s how Bellingham might address ‘defund the police’
Whatcom missing COVID-19 benchmarks, isn’t eligible to apply for Phase 3 this week
Coronavirus updates: $45 million raised for state relief fund; Kittitas County approved for Phase 3
Washington state reports 516 new COVID-19 cases and eight additional deaths
Seattle City Council votes to repeal loitering laws
Family party spreads coronavirus, infecting at least 12, California county says
Not just movies: Drive-in concerts, drag shows planned with social distancing in mind
Don’t let fake contact tracers steal your information. Here’s how to protect yourself
Could summer sunlight inactivate coronavirus? Here’s what a new study says
US has 28,000 coronavirus contact tracers, CDC says. It needs 72,000 more
Cheese prices are skyrocketing due to COVID-19. Why is the pandemic increasing costs?
Coronavirus vaccine could be ready before 2021, a ‘cautiously optimistic’ Fauci says
Hospital visits for non-coronavirus emergencies are down, CDC says. But is that good?
Bald men might be at greater risk of dying from COVID-19, studies say. Here’s why
What are coronavirus ‘support bubbles’ and are they safe? Here’s what experts say
Fauci contradicts Trump, says US will do ‘more testing, not less’ for COVID-19
Fireworks sales explode across US as coronavirus pandemic cancels displays, owners say

Capital Press
Environmental suit claims national forest fails to protect wolves

Columbian
Vancouver mayor says listening sessions on race, policing were ‘intense’

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
County town hall shows schism over whether racism is here
Fortney asks state high court to stop latest recall effort
Stuck on hold, 81,000 in state await first unemployment payments
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15%
Boeing tried to amend bid after guidance from NASA official
WaPo Commentary: More testing isn’t driving increase in Covid cases

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way honors Juneteenth for first time in city’s 30-year history
Federal Way church to rebuild Pride Doors display after vandalism

The Inlander
With the knee-on-neck tactic under fire, Spokane law enforcement speak to needed changes in training

Islands’ Weekly
Masks required in public statewide starting June 26

Issaquah Reporter
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Washington State Ferries host virtual community meeting June 30

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
WIAA issues return-to-play guidelines for high schools sports
FDA warns 9 hand sanitizers may contain a potentially fatal ingredient
Thurston County announces 6 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, lowers death count by 1

News Tribune (subscription required)
Tacoma to delay implementation of tax on guns and ammunition until 2021
Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
Pierce County sees 22 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Coronavirus updates: Inslee announces statewide mask mandate; state passes 29K cases
Editorial: June is too soon. Bring back Washington Legislature in August to fix COVID-19 crisis (Jinkins)

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: Cases in the U.S. Grow to Their Highest Levels Since April
Americans Face New Virus Limbo as Some Reopenings Are Halted
Justice Dept. Officials to Testify on Politicization Under Barr
What is Owed: If true justice and equality are ever to be achieved in the United States, the country must finally take seriously what it owes black Americans.
Amazon Workers Urge Bezos to Match His Words on Race With Actions
Fauci, Citing ‘Disturbing Surge,’ Tells Congress the Virus Is Not Under Control
Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state reports 516 new COVID-19 cases and eight additional deaths
Gov. Inslee announces people must wear masks when in public
Port of Olympia commission set to vote on option agreement for Tumwater land next month
Thurston County distributing cloth masks for low-income individuals, families
County unemployment rates fall in May, but not by much

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula health officials laud statewide masking order
Campgrounds opening in Jefferson County
Olympic National Park reopens Ridge, Hoh Rain Forest, Rialto
Sequim to conduct community conversations about discrimination
Jefferson County commission approves Phase 3 application

Puget Sound Business Journal
These companies gave their CEOs millions — just before bankruptcy
‘The future looks bleak’: The pandemic ravages medical tourism
Jump bikes return to Seattle, scooters could soon follow
Despite air travel uptick, analysts say full recovery for US airlines remains far off
State officials mandate everyone wear masks in public as Covid-19 cases rise again
Survey: Readers weigh in on returning to the office in the age of Covid-19
Federal relief package for independent restaurants could help Seattle owners left behind by PPP
Federal Reserve’s CARES Act programs off to slow start
It’s time to do what’s difficult: Why it’s vital to get more people of color in real estate

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Opinion: The federal government must step up and support cities
How missed ‘red flags’ helped Nigerian fraud ring ‘Scattered Canary’ bilk Washington’s unemployment system amid coronavirus chaos
Gov. Inslee orders masks to be worn in public to help stem spread of coronavirus
Westneat: The irony of the no-cop CHOP: It showed how much we still need the police after all
Some states break virus records as US caseload grows anew
Keeping kindergartners apart, distanced desks and lots of cleaning: What we know so far about Washington’s next school year
Durkan proposes $20 million in cuts to Seattle police as part of proposal to balance budget
Washington’s police accountability law doesn’t work, say families of people killed by officers
Washington state attorney general to review 30 investigations of police deadly force for conflicts of interest
School year over, worn-out Washington parents analyze what worked, what didn’t in at-home lessons
Seattle Public Schools says it will reopen ‘as usual’ if King County reaches Phase 4
Reopening phases by county: What you can and can’t do as Washington state reopens from coronavirus lockdown
Amazon reports 15% rise in greenhouse gas emissions, announces $2 billion low-carbon investment fund
Microsoft vows to add $150 million on diversity, double Black leaders
Despite army of workers, coronavirus contact tracing in Washington state is challenging
Snohomish police chief reassigned after rumors about antifa spurred armed response

Seattle Weekly
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit Valley Casino Resort to reopen
Subcontractor seeks $3 million from Anacortes School District
State to require face masks in public
Sea Mar offering free COVID tests
Got books: Libraries offer curbside checkout

Tri-City Herald
Gov. Inslee chooses 2 Tri-Citians for state task force on policing and racial justice
‘Racist and threatening’ fliers posted in Richland. Police are investigating
Mask up, beg Tri-Cities leaders as coronavirus cases grow at alarming rate

USA Today
In person, online classes or a mix: Colleges’ fall 2020 coronavirus reopening plans, detailed
Layoffs: About 1.3M more workers likely filed jobless claims, signaling slow recovery

Washington Post
Income emerges as a major predictor of coronavirus infections, along with race
Live updates: Prosecutor to testify on alleged politicization inside Barr’s Justice Department
Senate Democrats call GOP policing bill ‘not salvageable,’ signal they will block measure
Future of Seattle’s protest zone uncertain as police promise to return after shootings
Virginia to create first pandemic workplace safety mandates in nation, as Trump labor agency sits on sidelines
Opinion: I was wrongfully arrested because of facial recognition. Why are police allowed to use it?

Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor analyzes COVID-19’s impact on city revenues
New Friday market lends space to local vendors

Yakima Herald Republic
Washington requires masks throughout state, with additional conditions for Yakima County
Operation Unmasked Part II: 65% of Yakima County residents wearing masks in public
Coronavirus basics: More testing needed to rein in coronavirus, health official says
What could reopening schools in Yakima County look like come fall?
Bloomberg Column: John Roberts is done trusting Donald Trump

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KING5 TV (NBC)
After shootings, police reform activist urges CHOP demonstrators to leave at night
Snohomish County nursery bans masks for staff during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus updates: Washington intercepts $23,000 in stimulus checks for inmates
Washington Lt. Governor says ‘Franklin Pierce shouldn’t have a county named after him’
‘It’s time for people to go home’: Seattle mayor wants to dismantle ‘CHOP’ zone after recent shootings
Seattle mayor proposes cutting $20 million in police funding to aid budget shortfall

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Man critically injured in CHOP shooting says he was the victim of a racial attack
Gov. Inslee announces face coverings will be mandatory statewide
Mayor Durkan proposes $20M in cuts to police to help budget
Cellphone video leads to 23 arrests for Bellevue Square Mall looting frenzy
Snohomish nursery workers banned from wearing masks
Employment Security Department restricting incoming calls for a week to focus on complicated cases
Four more miles of ‘Stay Healthy Streets’ added in Seattle
Yelm Senior Center reopens after 3 month COVID-19 closure
Being LGBQT on Vashon Island
AG Ferguson launches statewide I-940 compliance investigation

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Community leaders telling CHOP protesters to go home after fourth shooting in three days
Mayor Durkan’s proposed budget slashes $20 million from Seattle Police Department
Tech companies to pay $100,000 for illegally collecting data on kids, Wash. AG says
COVID-19: Inslee announces mandatory face mask rule for Washington state
Family of teenager killed at ‘CHOP’ demands answers from police
Hundreds of businesses in West Seattle affected by bridge closure
NAACP, local families call for reform in wake of fatal officer-involved shootings
Collision course? Protesters not budging despite Mayor’s plan to take back East Precinct

KNKX FM
Manuel Ellis case prompts attorney general to review dozens of deadly force cases
As COVID-19 heats up in Washington, Gov. Inslee announces statewide mask requirement
LISTEN: Nikkita Oliver talks about defunding Seattle police
Seattle postal workers stage caravan to press Congress for funds to save U.S. Postal Service
‘We’re the sacrificial lamb of this moment.’ Businesses in CHOP worry about their future
Seattle mayor tells CHOP protesters ‘it’s time’ to go home

KUOW FM
MAYOR DURKAN’S NEW BUDGET PROPOSAL WOULD ‘DEFUND’ SEATTLE POLICE — BUT ONLY BY 5%
‘The Computer Got It Wrong’: How Facial Recognition Led To False Arrest Of Black Man
All You Wanted To Know About Coronavirus Vaccine Science But Were Afraid To Ask
What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns
King County is moving hundreds of employees to permanent work-from-home status
Updates on protests and demonstrations in the Seattle area
Updates on the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Study estimates high costs, low ridership if Washington state boosted east-west train service
How Pride and Protest go together
For students of color, Covid-19 reveals deep inequities in Seattle area schools
Masks are now required in Washington state as Covid-19 cases rise
Amazon and Microsoft protest as Trump bans new foreign workers
Politics Influenced Justice Department In Roger Stone Case, DoJ Lawyer Tells Hill
Trump Threatens Prison For Attempts To Topple Statues. Here’s The Law He Cites
In its final days, CHOP tries to create safety without becoming the police

Q13 TV (Fox)
Face masks become mandatory in Washington state starting Friday, Inslee says
Seattle mayor proposes $20 million in cuts to police to help budget
Tacoma talks implementing body cameras to police
City of Seattle determined to dismantle ‘CHOP’ but strategy on how to do that is murky
Police investigate 3rd shooting near Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ protest zone
Attorney General to review 30 police deadly force probes for conflicts
Seattle City Council votes to repeal loitering laws
Store owners in Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ protest zone say they fear for business and safety

Web

425 Magazine
The List: Manka Dhingra (Dhingra)

Crosscut
Native and WA scientists join forces to secure cougars’ future
Mayor proposes $20M cut to Seattle Police budget amid COVID shortfall
Opinion: What defunding Seattle Police could look like
Opinion: Why refusing to forget is a powerful political force
Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction
King County could be in Phase 2 for a while

Slog
Washington Better Mask Up, Daddy Inslee Says
Will Flights From Phoenix Make Seattle’s Long Lockdown a Big Waste of Time?

Tuesday, June 23

Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction
Undocumented immigrants are among the most impacted as COVID-19 sends the country into an economic slump, yet they are being left out of stimulus efforts. Activists are asking federal, state and local governments to set aside money to help people like Carlos, who are out of work and not eligible for unemployment benefits or emergency relief funds. But while the effort is receiving some support in Seattle, it has yet to catch on in Olympia. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Dorothy Edwards)

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
A new statewide task force will provide recommendations for legislation on independent investigations involving police use of force. The 24 members were named on Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Continue reading at The Snoqualmie Valley Record.

Health Care Advocates Push Back Against Trump’s Erasure of Transgender Rights
Health advocates representing American hospitals, medical groups, insurers and civil rights associations condemned the Trump administration on Saturday for rolling back protections for transgender patients, and for doing so amid a global pandemic. The new rule, long sought by conservatives and the religious right, narrows the legal definition of sex discrimination in the Affordable Care Act so that it omits protection for transgender people. It also opens the door for health care providers to refuse to treat patients who have had abortions. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Michael Reynolds)

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Associated Press
Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally
Pandemic in Yakima County: Cases surging far faster than the rest of the state
The battle is not over: Rising infections seen worldwide
Police investigate 3rd shooting near Seattle protest zone
Virus is taking big toll on Yakima’s farm and food industry
Washington state solicits public opinion on fuel cleanup
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15%
Starbucks adds plant-based meat to US menu
Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer
Seattle will move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says
With unsubstantiated claim, Trump sows doubt on US election
Seattle mayor says city will move to wind down “occupied” protest zone following 2 shootings
Virus is taking big toll on farm county in Washington state
Washington state solicits public opinion on fuel cleanup
LNG shipments by rail approved in US amid pipeline battles
Seattle hospital confirms virus cases among operating staff

Aberdeen Daily World
Most Grays Harbor libraries open for curbside pickup, returns Tuesday
Commentary: It’s time to bring the Civil War to an end
Recreational pot laws may boost traffic deaths, studies say

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Watch: Gov. Inslee to speak at 3 p.m. Tuesday about state’s COVID-19 response
Alaska ferry passengers will have these new requirements before boarding in Bellingham
Gov. Inslee names members of policing task force
Whatcom prosecutor Richey, 23 others appointed to Gov. Inslee’s policing task force
Not all buzzing is ‘murder hornets.’ Beekeepers will help you figure out what you’ve got
COVID-19 spike means Phase 3 application unlikely as Whatcom becomes eligible this week
State reports 1 death in Whatcom County on Monday and another slip in COVID-19 metrics
Coronavirus is making it difficult for Whatcom’s commercial fishing fleet this season
You’re going to have to wait until later for a hike from scenic Artist Point this year
Olympia mayor’s graffiti comments grab national headlines while clean-up raises questions
Washington state reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Seattle will move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says
More than 8.7 million Americans with COVID-19 went undiagnosed in March, study says
Increased testing doesn’t account for spike in US coronavirus cases, WHO official says
Coronavirus infections surge among young people across the South
Inhaled version of coronavirus drug will start human trials soon, Gilead says
Almost all in US want criminal justice reform, poll says. What do they want changed?
Trump ‘extending and expanding’ crackdown on work visas through year-end

Capital Press
Judge in Seattle to rule on wolf removal
WDFW to target Togo wolf pack

Columbian
In Our View: Comprehensive U.S. history curriculum is crucial

The Daily News
Longview teacher union negations cordial after 2018 strike, district says
Cowlitz COVID-19 cases jump by 14; WestRock employees test positive

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Closed for weeks, businesses reopen — but it’s hardly normal
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
COVID-19 test sites headed to Snohomish, Monroe libraries
With summer break, we say RIP to the 2019-2020 school year
WaPo Commentary: ‘Defund the Police’ slogan will only hurt Democrats
Editorial: DACA preserved, but the ‘Dream’ remains deferred
Letter: Lovick commentary shows why Black lives matter

Federal Way Mirror
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Issaquah Reporter
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
Libraries take first steps towards reopening

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Three new cases of COVID-19 in the county
San Juan County announces 2020 funding round for Home Fund Program

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Man points flare gun at hospital COVID-19 screening nurses, threatens to kill everyone
These Black teens are turning 18 in Tamir Rice’s America

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Kittitas County approved for Phase 3; Seattle hospital confirms cases among staff
Albertsons ended hazard pay for workers. Then coronavirus cases began increasing again
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department hiring for COVID-19 contact tracers

New York Times
Bars, Strip Clubs and Churches: U.S. Virus Outbreaks Enter Unwieldy Phase
Coronavirus Live Updates: Fauci Warns Next 2 Weeks ‘Will Be Critical’ to Slowing Surges Around U.S.
Pompeo’s Human Rights Panel Could Hurt L.G.B.T. and Women’s Rights, Critics Say
Health Care Advocates Push Back Against Trump’s Erasure of Transgender Rights
Health Officials Had to Face a Pandemic. Then Came the Death Threats.

Olympian (subscription required)
Gov. Inslee names members of policing task force
Thurston County announces one new case of COVID-19 Monday, total now 220
Washington state reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
WIAA releases return-to-play guidelines for fall sports
Timberland library pick-up and return services resume Tuesday at most branches
State elected officials get raises July 1, but Insurance Commissioner is giving his away
Olympia mayor’s graffiti comments grab national headlines while clean-up raises questions

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County commission approves Phase 3 application
50 National Guard members start work on jobless aid backlog
Clallam County law enforcement condemns action that killed Floyd
Clallam County looks to prioritize CARES aid
Clallam County not looking into ‘criminal mandates’ for face masks
Law enforcement: Policing doesn’t always mean arrests

Puget Sound Business Journal
Bars, strip clubs and churches: U.S. virus outbreaks enter unwieldy phase
Boeing ramps up hiring as defense division secures more business
Trump suspends visas allowing hundreds of thousands of foreigners to work in the U.S.
Seattle-area businesses urge Durkan to act on police brutality
New hope for white-collar job seekers? It depends on the job

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What are we here for? CHOP’s legacy, from barricades to changes to conversation
Seattle police investigating Tuesday morning shooting on Capitol Hill near CHOP
Ask An Expert: How can transportation planners better serve Black and brown people?
Seattle will phase down CHOP at night, police will return to East Precinct, Durkan says
Teen who died in CHOP shooting wanted ‘to be loved,’ those who knew him recall
Seattle police crowd-control tactics come under fire by people injured in protests
Inslee appoints task force on race, policing and use of force
Seattle OKs transfer of old UW laundry near Mount Baker light rail station to build affordable housing
Deputy’s appeal dismissed in Le shooting, allowing case to proceed to trial
SDOT says a shallow tunnel could be an option to replace the cracked West Seattle Bridge
Sound Transit leaders warn projects must be canceled or delayed to keep cash from running dry
Seattle City Council approves paid sick days for gig drivers during the coronavirus emergency
West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable
Seattle entrepreneur agrees to repay those who paid $400 for his unapproved coronavirus vaccine; state will drop lawsuit
Fauci to testify at a fraught time for US pandemic response
Op-Ed: The unstoppable spirit of 2020 graduates
Editorial: Judge’s tear-gas ruling set healing tone

Seattle Weekly
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
19-year-old killed in Seattle shooting was former Renton student

Skagit Valley Herald
Firefighters take part in annual wildland fire training

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Editorial: Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black

Spokesman Review
Inslee names members of policing and social justice task force
Spokane County nears 1,000 cases of COVID-19, with increasing community spread
Spokane City Council lays out framework for CARES funds
Opinion: William D. Hyslop: How to address police reform in Spokane

Tri-City Herald
Mask up, beg Tri-Cities leaders as coronavirus cases grow at alarming rate
Tri-Cities courts slammed with case backlog as courtrooms reopen — some virtually
Free masks, gloves, hand sanitizer being given to Tri-Cities businesses curbside
Guest Opinion: Are Northwest dams being set up to fail?

USA Today
Live updates: Seattle to end CHOP zone; funeral to be held for Rayshard Brooks; Trump vows order after Andrew Jackson statue targeted

Washington Post
President Trump tweets protesters will be met with ‘serious force’ if they establish autonomous zone
Seeing isn’t always believing: Google starts fact-checking images
Trump tweets videos of Black men attacking white people, asks, ‘Where are the protesters?’
Trump tells aides he backs new round of stimulus, but some in GOP disagree
FDA warns against hand sanitizers with toxic ingredient
Hundreds of cash-strapped cities halt plans to repair roads, water systems
A low-flying ‘show of force’: How authorities used war-zone helicopter tactics to disperse crowd
Senate Democrats signal they will block GOP policing bill
This California city defunded its police force. Killings by officers soared.
Op-Ed: America’s digital divide is an emergency
Editorial: Covid-19 is not a political controversy. It’s a public health crisis.
Income, race emerge as major predictors of coronavirus infections
After Trump fires Manhattan U.S. attorney, some Senate Republicans just shrug
Trump orders limits on foreign workers, extends immigration restrictions through Dec.
Yes, NASA would be happy to have you aboard the space station. But it’ll cost some $50 million.
LAX is testing fever-detecting cameras as people depart and arrive

Yakima Herald Republic
Some Yakima businesses didn’t wait to require masks
Yakima County masking recap: Is it effective? What’s been done? And what’s in the works?
COVID-19 update: 120 new cases, 3 deaths Monday in Yakima County
2020 Central Washington State Fair canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak
Latino agricultural workforce a focus of county officials’ campaign to slow virus spread
Letter: Wearing a mask in public could save someone’s life
Letter: Lots of unmasked shoppers during recent visit to store

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Man injured in third Capitol Hill shooting since Saturday
Seattle wants to dismantle ‘CHOP’ zone and return police to East Precinct
‘Sheer terror’: Woman recalls getting hit in the face with rubber bullet during protest
Jerk Shack owner seeks to expand to better serve Black communities
Tacoma officer got certificate for ‘responsible service’ while on leave for Manuel Ellis homicide
Relief concert raises more than $45 million to help Washington groups hurt by COVID-19

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
One injured in Capitol Hill shooting near Cal Anderson Park
‘This is about life or death’: City says SPD will return to East Precinct
Tacoma police, city leaders meet Tuesday to discuss police body cameras
Yakima County COVID-19 patients treated at Seattle area hospitals
Gov. Inslee announces task force members to address policing, racial justice issues

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Another shooting near the CHOP Zone leaves man wounded
Capitol Hill residents demanding life return back to normal at ‘CHOP’
Seattle police to return to East Precinct after deadly weekend violence in Capitol Hill
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15%
‘It’s a scary situation’: COVID-19 outbreak exceeding hospital capacity in Yakima
Is it safe to form a COVID-19 ‘support bubble’ with friends?
Seattle City Council repeals ‘problematic’ prostitution loitering law affecting minorities

KNKX FM
Washington’s water quality standards back in court after EPA rollback

KUOW FM
MAYOR DURKAN: SEATTLE POLICE WILL RETURN TO EAST PRECINCT IN NEAR FUTURE
Why Reopening Isn’t Enough To Save The Economy
Why There’s A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools
Sea-Tac sees a surge in travelers as the pandemic persists
Black Medicare Patients With COVID-19 Nearly 4 Times As Likely To End Up In Hospital
June 22nd | Does the city council have the last word on tear gas?
The honeymoon’s over: Welcome to the disillusionment stage of Covid-19
Why this Seattle first-time voter ‘can’t stay mute’ about racism
Police Researcher: Officers Have Similar Biases Regardless Of Race
Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change
LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care

NW Public Radio
‘Individuals Need To Take Responsibility’ For Wearing Masks, Says Tri-Cities Region Health Officer
Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here’s Why, And Why You Should

Q13 TV (Fox)
Police investigate another shooting near Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ zone
Seattle will move to dismantle ‘CHOP’ protest zone, Mayor Durkan says
Following shootings, fights at CHOP, Capitol Hill residents call on city leaders to end the chaos
Council worries emergency access to CHOP not sustainable
Plant nursery in Snohomish County under state investigation for employee mask ban
Washington voters to weigh-in on controversial sex ed bill in November

Web

Crosscut
King County could be in Phase 2 for a while
Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction
Opinion: We must reform our police. Here’s how
Opinion: Ongoing stimulus for low-income residents can save WA communities

Slog
City of Seattle Exploits Shootings to Crack Down on CHOP
CHOP Medics Say Gassing Protesters Wouldn’t Have Saved Lives Last Weekend
Tax Amazon Takes a Back Seat, High-Earners Payroll Tax Plows Ahead

Monday, June 22

In Yakima County, as cases soar, community spread increasingly drives the coronavirus pandemic
For Sean Gilbert, the April 21 arrival of a face mask shipment from China marked a turning point in the battle to control COVID-19 at his family’s fruit warehouse. Once the masks were distributed — and wearing them was made mandatory — the number of new cases dropped sharply. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Emily M. Eng)

The unemployed in Washington state turn to each other for help
Since the COVID-19 pandemic landed in Washington, the economic fallout has driven more than a million people here to apply for unemployment insurance. These payments have become the safety net for workers during the worst recession in generations. But tens of thousands of people are still waiting for their benefits to appear in their bank accounts. Continue reading at KNKX. (PhotoCredit)

Latinx community, hard hit by virus, faces myriad challenges
Data released last month by Public Health – Seattle & King County found that communities of color are experiencing significantly higher rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations compared to white residents. The data showed the rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Hispanic, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander residents are four times higher than white residents. The rate of confirmed cases for individuals of the black community is double than the white community. Continue reading at The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.

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Associated Press
Gov. to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike
Layoffs climb in Washington aviation industry amid pandemic
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
Stock indexes edge higher on Wall Street after shaky start
2nd wave of virus cases? Experts say we’re still in the 1st
Recreational pot laws may boost traffic deaths, studies say
Washington approves killing of 2 wolves that prey on cattle
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
Another shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves 1 wounded
COVID hot spot Yakima County exceeding hospital capacity
Multiple Juneteenth celebrations happening in Seattle
Protesters pull down George Washington statue in Portland
Washington counties declare racism as a public health crisis

Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor County’s Phase 3 variance approved
Grays Harbor County small business grant application available online

Auburn Reporter
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole (Rolfes, Ormsby, Jinkins)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Lakewood seeks public comment on plan for a new Western State
Washington state reports 455 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
Coronavirus updates: Inslee to require masks in Yakima County; state reaches 28,680 cases Sunday
Wondering why Whatcom isn’t enforcing its face-covering directive? These are the reasons
Give emergency vehicles wide latitude, even when in an opposite lane
With U.S. calls to defund police, Bellingham mayor will ask city to address oversight
State reports 12 new positive COVID-19 tests in Whatcom County Saturday
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County reports 32 new cases; Inslee to mandate facial coverings in Yakima
Whatcom jobs, families depend on an open U.S.-Canada border. Here’s the summer outlook
As Father’s Day nears, worry that gatherings could lead to Whatcom coronavirus spike
Health care is the most dangerous profession for Washington workers in coronavirus pandemic
Was a COVID-19 tracker really added to your phone? What to know about viral post
CDC updates its advice on how COVID-19 spreads
Cows could help in the fight against coronavirus, researchers say. Here’s how
Angry rash can develop from wearing a face mask, experts say. Here’s how to prevent it

Columbian
Clark County confirms 14 new coronavirus cases, capping week at 55
In Our View: Supreme Court correct to support equal rights for gay, transgender workers
Cheers & Jeers: Win for Inslee, shame on Shea

The Daily News
Longview artist makes friendly challenge to local police
‘We have to acknowledge there’s an issue’: Local cops share ideas for a way forward
At LCC, COVID-19 showed the benefits of digital and the need for tradition
Longview school board to vote on employee contracts Monday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
After surviving COVID-19, couple donates plasma for research
Plant nursery under investigation for banning face masks
Stuck on hold, 81,000 in state await first unemployment payments
Town hall to explore race issues, criminal justice reforms
COVID-19: Who should be tested, how to get tested, and more
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Expect long ferry lines due to crew shortage from COVID-19
Boeing tried to amend bid after guidance from NASA official
Snohomish County opens 2nd round of small business grants

Islands’ Weekly
Helping businesses, employees customers stay safe
New positive test result reported on Lopez Island
Second confirmed COVID-19 case on San Juan Island in a week
County talks COVID grants

Issaquah Reporter
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Editorial: Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask

Journal of the San Juan Islands
New positive test result reported on Lopez Island
Stop the spread by staying local
Big changes to the Paycheck Protection Program

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap jurisdictions are eligible for millions in CARES Act relief. How will it be used?
Under state program, Kitsap plans to distribute 100,000 free masks for low-income residents
Expecting a ‘rocky’ start, Kitsap Superior Court to resume felony trials in July
Juneteenth in Kitsap, silently and loudly, focuses on unity
Moving forward with ‘trepidation’: Kitsap County applies for phase three of reopening
Bremerton company SAFE Boats in potential ‘extraordinary’ $600 million deal with Ukraine

News Tribune (subscription required)
Federal funding for construction on highways 167 and 509 aims to reduce local traffic
Pierce County reports 29 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: Inslee to require masks in Yakima County; state reaches 28,680 cases Sunday
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County Parks expands recreation opportunities
Outdoor dining options expand in Tacoma as restaurants push into the streets during COVID
Editorial: Maskless postal workers, election doorbellers? C’mon, Pierce County, COVID-19 is real
Keeping an eye on rogue cops in Pierce County before the age of cellphone camera

New York Times
New York City enters its broadest reopening yet: offices
A tidal wave of business bankruptcies is expected
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Accounts for 20% of New Cases Globally
Protest Live Updates: More Shooting in Seattle’s ‘Autonomous Zone’
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Accounts for 20% of New Cases Globally
Vast Federal Aid Has Capped Rise in Poverty, Studies Find
Rising Seas Threaten an American Institution: The 30-Year Mortgage

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state reports 455 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
5 more COVID-19 cases gives Thurston County 26 for the week; overall total rises to 219
Lakewood seeks public comment on plan for a new Western State
Fatal shooting brought police Into Seattle’s ‘Autonomous Zone’
Noisy protest outside Thurston jail focused on racial injustice in policing, incarceration
Chehalis tribe gets ready to open a brewery, distillery and restaurant just off I-5
Students’ Juneteenth celebration supports Black-owned businesses, more Black teachers
Referendum to repeal sex-ed law gets twice the needed signatures to put it on ballot
36 cases of COVID-19 confirmed connected to Olympics West in Tumwater so far

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County expects Phase 3 discussion
Clallam Bay man charged with hate crime after throwing eggs at protesters
Jefferson Phase 3 to be considered
Juneteenth celebration draws more than 1,000
Sequim City Council to discuss racism
Jefferson County Board of Health urges reopening of overnight camping

Puget Sound Business Journal
King County approved for Phase 2 of Safe Start plan
SBA, Treasury backtrack, pledge to release some PPP loan data
Marine cargo suffers big drop for third consecutive month
Black business owners are hit hardest by virus
Feds grant WSDOT $74M to reduce I-5 congestion, complete ‘missing links’
Microsoft’s Brad Smith: ‘Any step that puts Dreamers at risk can put all of us at risk’
Small US companies squeezed hardest by Covid-19 effects
A tidal wave of bankruptcies is coming

Seattle Times (subscription required)
In Yakima County, as cases soar, community spread increasingly drives the pandemic
Inslee to order masks to be worn in Yakima County, where coronavirus is on runaway trajectory
Second shooting in 48 hours reported Sunday night in Seattle’s CHOP area
After deadly CHOP shooting, activists and officials look for ways to prevent protest zone violence
What to do if coronavirus disruptions have you feeling like summer is over before it’s even really begun
Ishisaka: Locking up people with mental health issues won’t help; here’s what will.
School year over, worn-out Washington parents analyze what worked, what didn’t in at-home lessons
King County moves to Phase 2 of easing coronavirus restrictions; here’s what you can do now
Virginia Mason Medical Center confirms four COVID-19 cases among operating-room staff
Times Watchdog: Tacoma police killing of Manuel Ellis spotlights failures of new I-940 police-reform law
Washington’s small pig farmers see promise and perils in the pandemic
Fremont Brewing reopens after coronavirus scare
Coronavirus outbreak at Seattle teen group home raises questions about quarantine plans
Talton: The Depression shattered and changed America — now history may rhyme
LA Times: COVID-19 surge in South, Southwest poses growing threat, experts warn
Editorial: Listen, learn and act on police reform
Op-Ed: Washington state must tax the rich, like me, not slash its budget
Op-Ed: Trump’s toxic torrent of environmental rollbacks impedes social justice
Editorial: DACA ruling buys time for Dreamers
Op-Ed: Why Seattle educators demand cut to police budget
Op-Ed: Surviving a UW spring quarter like no other

Seattle Weekly
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole (Ormsby, Rolfes)

Skagit Valley Herald
State taking comment on eventual Hammer Heritage cleanup
Firefighters prepare for wildfire season during pandemic
Groups increase outreach to farmworkers during pandemic
Mount Vernon demonstrators hold rally on Juneteenth holiday
Deadline June 23 for Mount Vernon micro-business grant applications
Work begins Monday on removing slide blocking Highway 20
Mount Vernon School Board passes budget

Spokesman Review
Yakima County residents being ordered to wear face masks in public
State regulators delay final decision on pollutants in Spokane River, citing ongoing legal battles
14 new cases of coronavirus reported in Spokane County on Sunday
Spokane organizations touting police, justice reforms unveil policy plan on Juneteenth
Washington state worker union says deal with budget officials will keep pay raises and limit job losses amid coronavirus downturn
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: Firing of officer who kicked handcuffed Black man sets the right standard for conduct — a higher one

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities job losses expected to continue as counties stay in Phase 1
‘On fire for change.’ Recent protests through the Tri-Cities eyes of a former Black Panther
200 protesters face off outside Kennewick police station
Tri-Cities COVID cases at highest level yet. Science and health experts sound warning
New Tri-Cities reopening plan submitted. It steps up plans to fight COVID
Editorial: Tri-Cities defiance to masks is deadly, ruins chances to reopen economy

USA Today
Coronavirus reopening: Map of COVID-19 case trends, reopening status and mobility
Coronavirus updates: Largest single-day increase in cases worldwide; university re-opening plans; bicycle trend
Defund police? Some cities have already started, investing in mental health instead
Even if Congress bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants, local police departments might not comply

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Latinx community, hard hit by virus, faces myriad challenges
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Deep cuts at WWCC hurt, but were necessary
Editorial: Wearing a mask when in public is prudent

Washington Post
Trump administration prepares for possible second wave
Going back to the office? What health experts say about using the elevator.
Trump faces backlash after saying he asked officials to slow down testing
Op-Ed: I’m president of Morehouse College. Here’s my advice to protesters.
Editorial: States must accelerate their plans for contact tracing
Senior Trump economic adviser to leave White House
Middle-income and rural families disproportionately grapple with child-care deserts, analysis shows
Small businesses turned to technology to survive the pandemic. But it may not be enough.
No, the nursing home cannot take your stimulus payment
The return of sports anytime soon seems somewhere between unlikely and irresponsible
Police critic says officers need more money and less stress, along with greater accountability
Op-Ed: ‘I only like mom school’: My autistic son thrived during the pandemic school closures
Virus raises risks of mental health issues for new and expecting moms
Opal Lee, 93, has been fighting for Juneteenth to be a federal holiday. Now she believes change really is coming.
No, more testing doesn’t explain the rise of covid-19 cases in the U.S.

Whidbey News-Times
Island County enters Phase 3

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County close to 6,500 COVID-19 cases; recoveries increase by more than 300
Hispanic businesses doing their part to halt coronavirus spread, keep people safe
It Happened Here: State oversees toxic cleanup in Yakima, Union Gap
Inslee: No mask, no service in Yakima County to contain coronavirus
Coronavirus basics: Contact tracers move fast to connect with patients in Yakima County
Coronavirus update: 89 new cases reported in Yakima County on Saturday
Governor to have news conference at noon Saturday on Yakima COVID-19 response

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Second shooting in 2 days in Seattle’s CHOP zone investigated
Seattle mayor, CHOP organizers consider protest zone changes after deadly shooting
Coronavirus updates: King County Metro to restore at least 23 bus routes Monday
Yakima County hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Murray says Trump sitting on $14 billion for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle police investigate reported shooting in CHOP zone Sunday
Seattle Fire Department criticized in fatal CHOP shootings
No arrests made yet in deadly CHOP shooting
Some CHOP zone members write open letter to organizers proposing changes
Gov. Inslee to mandate face masks in Yakima County as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Mongolian government donates PPE to US to help in COVID fight
Coronavirus: King County approved to move into phase 2 of state’s ‘Safe Start’ plan
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County launch Black-led community investment fund
Instead of COVID testing supplies, FEMA sent WA tiny soda bottles
SPD’s West Precinct defaced Friday night
4 Virginia Mason Medical Center employees test positive for COVID-19, hospital confirms
Seattle Public Schools plan for fall
Thousands gather for Juneteenth celebrations, rallies
Lawmaker calls for state holiday in Washington as nation marks Juneteenth
King County Sheriff’s Office moves toward ‘8 can’t wait’ reform standards
Tacoma schools to evaluate contract with police

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Teen wounded in another weekend shooting in Seattle’s CHOP area
Surviving CHOP shooting victim still critical; no arrests yet
Washington state reports 455 new cases of coronavirus, bringing state total to 28,680
West Seattle 4th grader uses lemonade stand to raise awareness for BLM movement
Seattle police release graphic video of CHOP shootings

KNKX FM
Inslee To Require Masks In Yakima County As It Exceeds Hospital Capacity With Surging COVID-19 Cases
The unemployed in Washington state turn to each other for help
‘Curse of the wet weekends’ has had a strong hold on our region. What’s behind it?

KUOW FM
Classes will likely be part in-person, part remote for Seattle Schools students this fall
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
Vehicle Attacks Rise As Extremists Target Protesters
‘One Of The Best Nature Shows’: A River Transformed After Dams Come Down
Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here’s Why
Coronavirus Mystery: Are Kids Less Likely To Catch It Than Adults Are?
‘American policing dates back to the formation of the slave patrols,’ says former Seattle police chief
A spike in coronavirus cases as Seattle and King County enter Phase 2
To stay afloat, businesses are turning to social media for help
Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For The Coronavirus
Coronavirus Spread Hits One-Day High, World Health Organization Says
Seattle fishing firm skimps on quarantine. Covid-19 outbreaks hit 110 crew members
Latinos have the most coronavirus cases in Washington state
King County (and Seattle) move to Phase 2, which means restaurants reopening
Police to train on intervening in Washington state. ‘You owe it to your partner’
Big Talk From Big Tech On Racial Equity, But Not All Workers Are Buying It

NW Public Radio
Across Washington, People Show Up Big In Smaller Cities And Towns To Support Black Lives Matter

Q13 TV (Fox)
Another shooting in Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ protest zone leaves 1 wounded
CHOP: Seattle mayor walks back ‘summer of love’ comment
Community looks for answers after fatal shooting at ‘CHOP’ Seattle protest zone
Brandi Kruse: ‘CHOP’ is not a block party
The Divide: What’s next in push for police reform?
Gov. to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: WA students don’t need cops. They need counselors, teachers and nurses
Confusion, anger in Seattle Police Dept. after East Precinct exit
The New Normal: When your living room becomes City Hall

Seattle P.I.
Coronavirus update: Statewide cases reach 28,680; 1,270 deaths

Slog
King County Approved for Phase 2: Here’s What You Can Do
One Dead, One in Critical Condition After Shooting at CHOP at 2:20 am
Another Shooting in the Capitol Hill Organized Protest Area
CHOP Medic Intervened in a Sexual Assault in Cal Anderson
Whole Foods Workers Say Management Told Them to Take Off Their BLM Masks or Leave
Raising the Fist at Cal Anderson
Medics Say SPD Targeted Them with Flash-Bangs While They Treated the Wounded
Enough Neglecting the Brilliance of Black and Brown Children

Friday, June 19

For Black community organizers in Seattle, Juneteenth 2020 a celebration and a call to action
In recent days, TraeAnna Holiday, among others, has been busier than ever, organizing a Juneteenth rally and march in Seattle in just two weeks. Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., has been observed by African Americans since the late 1800s as a celebration of freedom and resilience. It marks the day — June 19, 1865, about two months after the end of the Civil War and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed that they were free. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times)

Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 Max
A Boeing engineer who last year lodged an internal ethics complaint alleging serious shortcomings in development of the 737 Max has written to a U.S. Senate committee asserting that systemic problems with the jet’s design “must be fixed before the 737 Max is allowed to return to service.” Continue reading at Everett Herald. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Washington school districts may be held to strict liability for the discriminatory acts of its employees in places of public accommodation and that covers intentional sexual misconduct including physical abuse and assault, the state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Darrell Cochran, the attorney for the plaintiffs who prevailed in the case, said the high court’s unanimous decision is a victory for school children. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Tony Overman/The Olympian)

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Associated Press
Man incarcerated in Washington prison dies of coronavirus
Canada closes cross-border park where families reunited
50 National Guard members start work on jobless aid backlog
Air pollution reduced amid pandemic in Washington state
Headed to the beach? Here’s how the CDC says to avoid the coronavirus
Wall Street rises toward winning week, adds to global gains
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
WHL teams will need fans in seats to operate next season, says commissioner
The Latest: Oregon deputies accused of pinning child by neck
Canada closes cross-border park where families reunited
Family of man killed by Washington officer files $25M claim
Feds: Seattle VA medical staffer stole, sold respirators
Brown requires people in 7 counties to weak masks indoors
Portland, Oregon, cuts police budget over force, injustice
Washington counties declare racism as a public health crisis

Aberdeen Daily World
Hoquiam City Hall reopens Monday, with safety restrictions
More than 45,000 pounds of fresh potatoes to be given away at four Grays Harbor locations
Heron Street Bridge deck repairs bring lane closures next week in Aberdeen
Grays Harbor College passes budget, prepares for potential major cuts in state funding (Jinkins, Ormsby, Rolfes)

Auburn Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Washington reports 408 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Thursday
Even as the economy reopens, Whatcom County residents are still losing jobs. Here’s why
Ten more COVID-19 cases in Whatcom reported Thursday by state health department
Here’s where kids can play on playgrounds in Whatcom in Phase 2. And where they can’t
Too many visitors prompts B.C. to close its side of Peace Arch park at U.S.-Canada border
How Washington assesses COVID-19 risk
Coyote Ridge inmate dies from COVID-19 three months before his release
Washington counties declare racism as a public health crisis
‘I told you so.’ Restaurants reopen only to close again. Here’s why
Stores allow food samples and product returns again. Is it safe during the pandemic?
Hospital bed capacity helps states measure COVID-19 spread. Here’s why it matters
Why do some COVID-19 patients get seriously sick? It may be blood type, study finds
18.2 million Americans at risk of severe COVID-19 lack adequate insurance, study says
Is it safe to eat outside at restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic? Experts weigh in

Capital Press
‘Sting’ operation nabs suspect in beehive thefts
As farmers gear up for new COVID-19 rules, state offers help
NASS: Potato stocks, processor demand, down as of June 1
USDA pays $2.9 billion in aid to farmers, mostly in Midwest

Everett Herald (subscription required)
High court ruling brings joy and relief for ‘Dreamers’
Stevens Pass closed for summer mountain biking, disc golfing
Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 Max
Inmate at Central Washington prison dies of coronavirus
WaPo Comment: Juneteenth has had a complicated history over decades
Bloomberg Comment: Current nuclear arms race more dangerous than last
Editorial: Better grasp of history can aid discussion on race
Letter: Face masks are key to continuing our recovery
Letter: Jurors can safely now serve during Superior Court trials

Federal Way Mirror
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers
Juneteenth flag to fly at Federal Way City Hall
Staying afloat: Centerstage Theatre to host virtual benefit event

Issaquah Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Art for change | Soma Andrews wins at national competition

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Juneteenth preview: Events happening in Kitsap this weekend
On Juneteenth 2020, revisiting Kitsap’s segregated past and present
Poulsbo officer in Chiefstick shooting returns to administrative leave

News Tribune (subscription required)
‘We’re done being scared.’ Young Black leaders in Tacoma work to make sure this time is different
Coronavirus updates: Fair organizers playing waiting game; state reports 408 new cases
Even as the economy reopens, Pierce County residents are still losing jobs. Here’s why.
Phase 2 means they’ve reopened the Point Defiance Zoo. Here’s what you can expect
Public defenders, Manuel Ellis’ sister call for firing of Tacoma officers in his death
What’s in a name, Pierce County? A pro-slavery, racist president we must reckon with
Flashing beacons coming to 10 Tacoma schools to prevent speeding. Is your school on the list?
What if they cancel the Washington State Fair? COVID-19 has organizers, others nervous
Washington reports 408 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Thursday

New York Times
How We Juneteenth
So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?
Coronavirus Live Updates: Tensions Grow Over Masks in the U.S.

Olympian (subscription required)
Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Carson says Juneteenth holiday under discussion, end of slavery worthy of recognition
What you need to know about upcoming military exercises at JBLM
Regal Martin Village theaters in Lacey getting ready to reopen
Another man has died from COVID-19 in Thurston County, four more diagnosed

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam rechecks ‘suspect positive’ at long-term care facility
Government agencies agree to work on COVID-19 recovery
Jefferson County opens overnight camping
Juneteenth celebration
More than 30 homeless in COVID-19 shelter
Port Angeles City Council recognizes Juneteenth
Black Lives Matter mural to precede Juneteenth march
Health officer: Masks prime component of Phase 3 success

Puget Sound Business Journal
How the Federal Reserve came to focus on racial justice
A tidal wave of bankruptcies is coming
Big tech zeros in on the virus-testing market
Black Future Co-op Fund launches to support black communities in Washington
Report: Hackers used health care provider’s systems to file false unemployment claims
Seattle payroll tax proposal would raise more than $200M each year
Boeing hands off new FA/18 Super Hornets to Navy for flight tests as defense deals increase
Sound Transit audit identifies millions spent to correct contract mistakes, address lapses

Renton Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Valley staff protesting retirement cuts

Seattle Times (subscription required)
For Black community organizers in Seattle, Juneteenth 2020 a celebration and a call to action
Coronavirus daily news updates, June 19: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
Juneteenth updates: How the Seattle area, Washington state and the world are marking the holiday
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
Some Washington workers seeking jobless benefits say their bank accounts have been frozen
Durkan extends coronavirus closures in Seattle
First Washington prisoner dies of new coronavirus
Juneteenth Freedom March to showcase history of the Central District, celebrate Black excellence
Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 MAX
YMCA to vacate Kirkland Teen Union Building after a decade serving Eastside youth
Opinion: A reform agenda for the Washington state Legislature to end police brutality (Salomon)
Hundreds gather to remember Charleena Lyles, a Black woman killed by Seattle police in 2017, amid growing movement against police violence
Washington DACA recipients celebrate Supreme Court ruling
Police union says Seattle laws to ban chokeholds, tear gas must be bargained
Sound Transit needs better early planning to avoid cost overruns, audit finds
City agrees to extend ban on using force against peaceful protesters through Sept. 30
Seattle should fund more housing in Central District for people pushed out, pastors and Sawant say

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County courts preparing to hold trials

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Metro resumes several bus routes

Spokesman Review
Spokane County health officer rejects commissioners’ push to next reopening phase
WA Food Fund receives $1 million from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Governor allows religious gatherings in Phase 2 to welcome more people
Family receives unemployment benefits after months of uncertainty

Tri-City Herald
Coyote Ridge inmate dies from COVID-19 three months before his release
Most Tri-Cities hospital ICU beds are full. Many new COVID cases, 1 death
Black Lives Matter protesters setting down signs to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday
Rally to support Kennewick police planned Saturday in wake of defunding protests

USA Today
‘We are still trying to get free’: Black Americans continue fight for equality on Juneteenth

Vancouver Business Journal
Single-family housing will ‘lead the economic recovery’

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
State reports first death of inmate from COVID-19
Editorial: State school chief’s focus on opening schools is right approach

Yakima Herald Republic
More than 100 join chalk art gathering in Selah to promote diversity, equality
Nursing home workers gather downtown to protest elimination of hazard pay
Nineteen Yakima County jail inmates test positive for coronavirus, jail officials say
Washington leaders applaud Supreme Court decision on young immigrants
Coronavirus update: 123 new cases in Yakima County as total reaches 6,062
Local lawmakers talk about special session, sex education law during teleconference
Editorial: Now it’s up to Congress to guarantee Dreamers the right to stay here

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Tacoma students plan ‘Stop Killing Us’ march
What is Juneteenth? How to honor it in western Washington
King County Metro investigates after Black statue found near rope at Tukwila facility
The history of Juneteenth: 15 things you may not know
These states now recognize Juneteenth, but what are their other holidays?

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Juneteenth: From port work stoppage to neighborhood marches
Metro investigates after statue of black man placed near dangling flagpole rope at Tukwila base
State will make one deadline, miss another in unemployment payments
More COVID-19 deaths added to state total as Department of Health revises data reporting process
Celebrating Juneteenth with Next Steps Rally
King County Board of Health passes resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
Gov. Inslee releases guidance for religious, faith-based services
Seattle police union expelled from large labor group
Dozens of protesters arrested by Seattle police may never be prosecuted
First state prison inmate dies of COVID-19
CVS pharmacies offering free drive-through coronavirus testing
COVID-19 lead to changes at hotels locally, nationwide
Canada closes cross-border park where families reunited
UW announces new face covering requirements for all three campuses
McDonald’s to hire more than 3,900 employees in Washington this summer

KOMO 4
Metro removes statue deemed as racist symbol left outside Tukwila facility Man says he was threatened, detained by people inside ‘CHOP’ while live streaming
Juneteenth a day of action against racism around Puget Sound
King County OK’d for Phase 2 of reopening; more counties go to Phase 3
Canadians close Peace Arch park citing large crowds amid continued border closure

KNKX FM
Local DACA recipients express joy, relief as Supreme Court upholds immigrant protections
Families from across the nation stand with Charleena Lyles’ family, demanding justice
LISTEN: Seattle mayor says real change in law enforcement goes beyond the budget
Black Lives Matter movement inspires solidarity statement from Native groups

KUOW FM
He captured footage of a child pepper sprayed during a Seattle protest. Then he was arrested
Friday politics: What a Juneteenth holiday could teach everyone
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
Reopening won’t likely jumpstart the economy
Members Of Congress Ask Why More Coronavirus Aid Hasn’t Been Spent On Nursing Homes
Washington Dreamers and officials react to DACA ruling
How DACA Has Transformed The Lives Of Dreamers — And Their Communities
‘Happiness is the most rebellious act.’ Stories of resilience and connection for families during Covid-19
‘Sigh Of Relief’ Or ‘Slippery Slope’: Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling
Here’s what the DACA ruling means to immigrants in the Northwest
Senators Rip FAA Over Failure To Turn Over 737 Max Documents
King County aims for Phase 2 of reopening. What does that mean?

Q13 TV (Fox)
50 National Guard members start work on Washington jobless aid backlog
King County approved for Phase 2 reopening
Inside the CHOP: A resident of Seattle’s protest zone says she feels like a hostage in her neighborhood
Dreamers celebrate DACA victory, prepare for next battle

Web

Crosscut
Confusion, anger in Seattle Police Dept. after East Precinct exit
Small town activists show up big for Black Lives Matter
Opinion: Juneteenth: On police violence and unexplained loss
Neighborhood safety patrols reemerge in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Opinion: Juneteenth: A cautionary tale
Medics say police have targeted them at Seattle protests
Opinion: Juneteenth: The next wave of emancipation
Editor’s Notebook: It’s Juneteenth all weekend long

My Ballard
King County approved for Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan
City extends COVID-19 closures and relief policies

Slog
Damn, Okay, Seattle City Council Has a Lot of Progressive Revenue Options Now
Latest COVID-19 Rates in King County Aren’t Exactly Good, but They Are Less Bad

Thursday, June 18

Trump Can’t Immediately End DACA, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration may not immediately proceed with its plan to end a program protecting about 700,000 young immigrants known as Dreamers from deportation. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Anna Moneymaker)

Seattle police union expelled from large labor group
The largest labor group in the Seattle area has expelled the city’s police union, saying the guild representing officers failed to address racism within its ranks. The vote Wednesday night by the King County Labor Council to exclude the Seattle Police Officers Guild comes after weeks of protests in the city over police brutality and racism following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

‘Everything is on the table’ as WA stares down a $9B shortfall
With state revenues now expected to take a $9 billion hit, new taxes could get a warmer reception when Washington lawmakers gather to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. On Wednesday, legislative budget writers received new information clarifying just how big of a budget problem they face over the next three years. According to the latest state revenue forecast, state tax collections through 2023 will come in about $8.8 billion below previous estimates. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)