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Wednesday, May 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, May 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Web

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

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

Monday, May 4

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

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

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

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Associated Press
Coronavirus lessons from the USS Roosevelt outbreak helped Everett-based USS Kidd
Inslee announces phases for lifting virus restrictions
J.Crew files for Chapter 11 as pandemic chokes retail
DHS report: China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies
Trump pushes economy reopening, says virus could kill 100K
Called to order: Supreme Court holds 1st arguments by phone
Freedom! In France, a nursing home takes on COVID and wins
Donor gives employees at hospital $1 million for bonuses
Coronavirus cuts into global french fry demand
Yakima County has top rate of COVID-19 cases on West Coast
Washington tribe traces new outbreak to children playing
Police: Washington porch package thieves dressed as nurses
Hundreds of WA health care workers sickened by coronavirus
Many Washington parks to re-open, but not beaches, gorge
County has highest rate of COVID-19 cases on West Coast
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
AP PHOTOS: Altered reality of the coronavirus pandemic
Wall Street pauses after April’s surge, airline stocks fall
Virus fear turns deportees into pariahs at home in Guatemala
Carnival Cruise Line to phase-in some cruises by August 1 amid coronavirus
Many Washington parks to re-open, but not beaches, gorge
Washington Republican asks feds to reopen wildlife refuges
AP: Most states fall short of coronavirus testing thresholds
State to start trapping wolves in Northeast Washington
COVID-19: Hispanics twice as likely to die in King County
Inslee announces phases for lifting virus restrictions
Faced with 20,000 dead, care homes seek shield from lawsuits
A look at state limits on suing care homes in virus crisis

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen City Hall tent camp to remain open through June 5
Face masks to be required in OS starting May 6; beach approach closure extended; curfew ended
Aberdeen seeks $1 million loan for Basich Blvd repairs, continues to seek other funding
Elma, Lake Quinault school districts get $600,000-plus in Ecology grant money for electric buses

Auburn Reporter
Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Lummi Nation reports possible coronavirus exposure for food assistance group
Whatcom County continues to see coronavirus spread with 3 new cases reported Sunday
Losing their jobs in Whatcom to coronavirus was tough, getting benefits was tougher
‘We’ve never seen people die like this.’ Inside the Shuksan ‘family’ during coronavirus
Nearly 75% of Whatcom’s coronavirus-related deaths are from nursing homes, data shows
Coronavirus updates: New claims for unemployment benefits increase
Whatcom golf courses planning to re-open after nearly 6 weeks of coronavirus closure
State lands reopen Tuesday for recreation. Here’s what Whatcom residents need to know
With Inslee’s OK, PeaceHealth resumes elective surgeries at its Bellingham hospital
Whatcom County Library System provides online services during coronavirus shutdowns
WWU opens respiratory clinic for students in case of ‘future spikes’ of COVID-19
Whatcom, state rules leave plenty of room when it comes to vehicle’s rear attachments
Bellingham City Council’s single-family home limit public hearing will be held online
Coronavirus updates: Emergency order to health insurers extended
Lummi Health links latest coronavirus cluster to families visiting others
Coronavirus updates: More than 100 state parks set to reopen; state passes 15K cases
Coronavirus updates: Inslee extends stay-at-home order through May 31
Coast Guard discourages Canadian boaters from visiting U.S. waters during coronavirus
How big is an Asian giant hornet vs. a honeybee or bumblebee? There’s a chart for that
Here’s when to take your solitary walk this week with Whatcom due for lightning, hail
Here’s how Whatcom hospitals and medical clinics performed in statewide survey
Washington state reports 182 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Washington passes 15K COVID-19 cases, has tested 207K
Coronavirus updates: More than 100 state parks set to reopen; state passes 15K cases
Stay-at-home extended through May 31 in Washington
Unemployment drives high demand for food assistance
COVID-19 threatens ‘meager progress’ on state’s early childhood education
Can’t find flour during the pandemic? Here’s why — and it’s not ‘pantry-loading’
Here’s why it’s taking so long to get Washington unemployment benefits
Mysterious ‘happy hypoxics’: What doctors know about the latest coronavirus condition

Bothell Reporter
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Capital Press
Inslee’s stay-home order to stay past Independence Day
WDFW to start trapping wolves in NE Washington
Judge stays on sideline, for now, on Washington farmworker rules

Columbian
In Our View: Caution required as state opens for business
In Our View: Keep immigration policy out of virus aid to states
In Our View: Lack of critical investment catching up with us

The Daily Chronicle
Brittany Voie Commentary: Elected Officials Balk at Rep. Sutherland’s Statements (Goodman)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Cities cut events, jobs and services to brace for tax losses
Everett settles cop’s discrimination lawsuit for $549,000
Snohomish County golf courses teed up to reopen
Even in a pandemic, buses and transit keeps rolling
Next year’s flu season could pack double punch with COVID-19
Skagit festival can draw 400K tourists. This year? Nearly 0.
Everett Clinic drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on the move
Lost jobs mean lost health care for 1,000s in Everett area
Schwab: Some thoughts on fact vs. opinion, reporting vs. columns
Comment: Can colleges be ready to open by fall? Should they?
Commentary: Finding a COVID-19 vaccine is only the first step
Commentary: Is there threat to privacy in anti-COVID efforts?
Commentary: What those with rare diseases want us to consider
Editorial: Even before COVID, need for nurses was certain
Editorial: Pandemic hasn’t made it easy, but we can still help
Letter: 1918 flu pandemic offers a warning to us today

Federal Way Mirror
Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

Islands’ Weekly
San Juan County State Parks to open for day use on May 5
San Juan County Health Officer order extended to May 31
Inslee extends Stay Home Order and talks state’s reopen strategy
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
San Juan Islands to get two electric school buses
Inslee announces new initiative to expand language access to COVID-19 information
CDC provides guidance for cleaning and disinfecting to protect against the spread of COVID-19
AG Ferguson to telecom companies: Protect consumers struggling financially during the pandemic

Issaquah Reporter
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Journal of the San Juan Islands
San Juan Islands to get two electric school buses
EMS’s COVID-19 and post-pandemic response and lessons learned
Inslee announces new initiative to expand language access to COVID-19 information
San Juan County State Parks to open for day use on May 5

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
As nursing homes remain under lockdown, families worry about support for older loved ones
Pandemic construction: How some Kitsap projects can resume under new requirements
Wheel-In Motor Movie to open May 6
Kitsap businesses, banks navigate fraught federal small-business loan program
COVID cuts: How Kitsap is handling its hair with barbers and stylists closed
Local protest against stay at home order draws crowd in Port Orchard
Fact check: Obama administration did not send $3.7 million to Wuhan lab

New York Times
As brewers dump a glut of draft beer, Seattle brewer gets creative to avoid waste
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Administration Models Predict Near Doubling of Daily Death Toll by June
One of Amazon’s Most Powerful Critics Lives in Its Backyard

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County COVID-19 cases grow to 112
Washington state reports 182 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Tenino to replicate Depression-era printing of wooden currency to support economy
Projected Olympia budget shortfall caused by COVID-19 exceeds $10 million
United Way of Thurston County, Chamber of Commerce team up to distribute cloth masks
Governor extends Washington state stay-at-home order through May 31
Thurston County construction projects move forward again
COVID-19 threatens ‘meager progress’ on state’s early childhood education (Senn)

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County to consider state waiver
Some Peninsula parks reopening for day use
COVID-19 Relief Fund donations top $200,000
Jefferson County eligible for some early reopening
Kilmer talks economic impact, legislation during pandemic
One volunteer overseeing Jefferson community mask program
Peninsula Daily News faces coronavirus challenges

Puget Sound Business Journal
Colleges won’t refund tuition. Autumn may force a reckoning.
Warren Buffett is optimistic? Pessimistic? No, realistic
Gov. Inslee lays out plan to reopen Washington’s economy in four phases
Anxiety and confusion reign as apartment landlords brace for rent strike
Boeing borrows additional $25B. Some may be used to help ailing suppliers, airlines.
Community health centers at risk for widespread closures, layoffs
PPP loan or no, many small businesses will still face bankruptcy. Here’s what that means.
Rent’s due and some commercial tenants say they’re just not going to pay
Job losses spike even as millions are uncounted
As workers fall ill, U.S. presses Mexico to keep American-owned plants open

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Financial aid from the stimulus bill is on the way for college students hit by coronavirus, but some are getting left out
When will casinos reopen in Washington? Tribal governments weigh their options amid coronavirus
Washington hospitals, community health centers face a new crisis: red ink
Ishisaka: How payroll-protection loans discriminate against some businesses hurt by coronavirus
Makah tribe fights coronavirus with self-reliance and extreme isolation
FYI Guy: Seattle residents will continue social distancing long after coronavirus stay-at-home order is lifted, survey shows
Mathematical models help predict the trajectory of the coronavirus outbreak. But can they be believed?
Lummi Nation has its first coronavirus cases in weeks; outbreak attributed to kids playing together
Coronavirus pushed Seattle to treat homelessness differently. Will those changes last?
Restaurants? Libraries? Sports? Here’s when things in Washington might reopen according to Inslee’s 4-phase plan
Tracking the ‘murder hornet’: Deadly pest has been sighted in Washington state
In french fry heartland, spring turns bitter as coronavirus cuts into global demand
Whole Foods to provide face masks for shoppers to prevent spread of coronavirus in stores
Bloomberg: U.S. auto market glut leaves cargo ships loaded with vehicles parked at sea
Washington businesses filed 14,000 pleas to reopen soon after coronavirus shutdown order
Many businesses may follow Amazon in stretching out work-from-home policies, crimping downtown recovery
Editorial: Seattle’s war on employers must end now
Op-Ed: Rethinking the needs of a post-pandemic city

Seattle Weekly
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

Skagit Valley Herald
Tulip Town launches virtual reality app
Experts: It’s OK to feel stress from COVID-19
Modified farmers market opens in Anacortes with different feel
Behavioral health providers find ways to connect
Smaller businesses prioritized in latest SBA loan applications
Skagit County, Mount Vernon contribute to homeless housing project
Relicensing for Skagit River dams gets underway

Spokesman Review
Getting There: Work begins on long-awaited bus rapid transit City Line
WSU student uses 3D printer to make protective masks
How Spokane and the Tri-Cities took different approaches to slowing virus’s spread in long-term care facilities
‘We’re so resilient and it’s so beautiful’: Tribal members use technology to maintain tradition during quarantine
All-mail voting isn’t subject to fraud – but wouldn’t be easy for nation to adopt, experts say
State’s top election official says Postal Service critical to Washington elections
Inslee extends Washington’s stay-home order through May, outlines phased plan for reopening
Opinion: Dr. Bob Lutz, Commissioner Mary Kuney, Alisha Benson and Mayor Ben Wick: Spokane has opportunity to show correct way to respond
Opinion: Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance: Child care providers deserve support

Tri-City Herald
‘Beauty in the storm.’ Tri-Cities hotel and charity knocked down by coronavirus find each other
Pasco high school students must earn their grades despite coronavirus class shutdown
Testing at Tyson plant near Tri-Cities finds nearly 1 in 8 with coronavirus. 2 have died
‘Trying to survive.’ Tri-Cities golf courses ready to open, but tough times still ahead
Grim month in Tri-Cities for coronavirus deaths, and still no peak. Cases top 1,000

USA Today
FDA tightens oversight of blood tests used to detect coronavirus antibodies
Working at home had a positive effect on productivity during the pandemic, survey shows

Vancouver Business Journal
Vancouver Public Works field staff to resume some on-site activities for low-risk construction & maintenance
Commercial contractors prepare sites for phase-one return to work

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: WWCC needs strong leadership in budget crisis
Editorial: Free college tuition needs another look in pandemic (Hansen,

Washington Post
Trump invokes Lincoln to explain his demeanor at coronavirus briefings: ‘I believe I am treated worse’
Citing fraud and ‘unscrupulous actors,’ FDA steps up oversight of coronavirus antibody tests
The pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis
Historic financial decline hits doctors, dentists and hospitals — threatening overall economy
Before pandemic, Trump’s stockpile chief put focus on biodefense. An old client benefited.
Top Amazon executive quits over the firings of warehouse workers and climate activists
Op-Ed: How to ease the burden on recovering addicts during the pandemic
Op-Ed: Lockdown protesters don’t care about lives
Millions of baby boomers are getting caught in the country’s broken retirement system
Sitting in Lincoln’s shadow, Trump casts himself as a victim amid coronavirus crisis
With virus under control, Australia and New Zealand may form a travel ‘bubble’
The risk of rich countries neglecting poorer ones during the pandemic
Public gets a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Supreme Court
Coronavirus crisis hits solar and wind energy industry
The housing market faces its next crisis as May rent and mortgage payments come due
When parents have to be social workers and therapists, too: How coronavirus is affecting foster families

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County surpasses 1,400 COVID-19 cases as state prepares to reopen parks, permit fishing
With people staying home and cleaning up, Yakima County landfills are seeing additional traffic
Coronavirus further impacts already-challenging export markets for Washington fruit
Yakima County’s coronavirus rate highest on West Coast
Tree fruit industry managing changes amid coronavirus, but uncertainty remains
‘No two cases are the same:” Yakima hospital tailors treatment for each COVID-19 patient
Editorial: Commencement: Get creative but be cautious

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: 40 cases of coronavirus reported within Lummi Nation
Starbucks reopening locations across the country, but there are big changes you need to know
Costco to require face masks for customers at all stores beginning Monday
‘It’s a shockingly large hornet’: WSU seeks public help tracking invasive Asian Giant Hornet
Washington state allowing drive-in church services
Grays Harbor County officials in ‘no rush’ to reopen

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Local barbershop reopens in defiance of Inslee’s extended stay-at-home order
Gym owners say they should be able to reopen sooner
West Seattle caterer offering kits for Mother’s Day
Starbucks to welcome customers in some stores starting Monday
Coronavirus live updates: Supreme Court hears oral arguments by phone
Costco now requiring customers to wear face masks
Some Goodwill locations reopening for self serve drop-offs
Business leaders say they need more clarification ahead of state reopening
Yakima County has highest rate of coronavirus cases on West Coast
Arts institutions, artists ‘devastated’ during pandemic
Despite pandemic, Seattle’s real estate market isn’t slowing down
Garbage volumes soar during pandemic, causing problems for sanitation drivers

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
UW doctors clamor for better contract as they fight on the COVID-19 front lines
Local barber shop swamped with customers after defying shutdown order
US to rein in flood of virus blood tests after lax oversight

KNKX FM
Gov. Inslee extends stay-at-home order, unveils how Washington can reach post-pandemic life
Experimental COVID-19 drug touted by Fauci is already being tested in Washington state
UW’s Cauce says fall classes will be in person, but it will be a ‘new normal’
LISTEN: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan discusses the city’s COVID-19 response
At-home tests are effective in detecting COVID-19, say Seattle researchers
Washington beaches remain closed as most state public lands reopen
UW nursing student feels lucky to be on the front lines fighting COVID-19
When it comes to mental illness, which reality is real?
UW team works to develop prosthetic limbs that help users touch and feel
Port of Seattle plans to continue Sea-Tac project, postpone others
Food relief efforts in Washington face uphill battle, as coronavirus leaves many hungry

KUOW FM
IN SEATTLE, WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO SECURE PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOANS
Life with a newborn during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus blog: Covid-19 updates in Washington state
‘Hope is not cancelled.’ Artists transform Seattle’s boarded up businesses
Familias inmigrantes de estatus mixto no están recibiendo el dinero del estímulo económico
I Used The Stimulus Check To Pay The Overdue Mortgage
Seattle Now: Unemployed and overwhelmed
Updates on the coronavirus epidemic in Washington
More than 100 Washington state parks on list to reopen, but Coast and Gorge excluded
Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill
Trump Received Intelligence Briefings On Coronavirus Twice In January
Mitt Romney Proposes Hazard Pay Plan For Essential Workers
Migrant Advocates Call For More Testing Before Deportations
As Coronavirus Restrictions Ease, Many Still Wary
The Legal Fight Over Voting Rights During The Pandemic Is Getting Hotter
Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s Equal Pay Claim
‘The message is changing’: These Seattle clinics say they now test lower-risk people and wide range of Covid-19 symptoms
Even Washington state isn’t getting essential supplies it ordered from Amazon
White House Denies Congressional Request For Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Testimony
Senate To Return Under New Guidelines To Avoid Gatherings, Wear Masks When Possible
Carnival Cruise Line Subject Of Congressional Investigation
Washington’s stay home order extended through May 31, state to reopen in four phases
Washington state rejects 6.4 million masks, citing poor quality
FDA Gives Emergency Authorization For Some COVID-19 Patients To Use Remdesivir
House Judiciary Committee Calls On Amazon’s Bezos To Testify
Filed for unemployment in Washington state and have received zilch? You’re not alone
More Than 1 Million People Have Recovered From COVID-19 Worldwide
When Public Figures Make Questionable Health Claims, Do People Listen?
Frustrated WA nursing homes welcome news of Covid beds, PPE
Overwhelmed, food banks struggle to fill shelves
Swedish enrolls Covid-19 patients for trial of anti-inflammatory drug
Essential Workers Plan May Day Strikes; Others Demand End To COVID-19 Lockdowns
How Reliable Are COVID-19 Tests? Depends Which One You Mean
Trump Announces Panel To Look At Nursing Home Responses To Coronavirus Outbreak
Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That’s A Lot
American Airlines And United Report Nearly $4 Billion In Combined Losses
Fauci Says It’s ‘Doable’ To Have Millions Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By January
Driving starts to bounce back after pandemic-driven collapse. Too soon?
Staying home: I hope they know they’re doing it for their community and, in a sense, also for me
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘Fact or Fake?’ Some question Inslee’s power to extend ‘Stay Home’ order beyond 30 days
Line stretches out the door at Snohomish barbershop operating outside of ‘stay-at-home’ order
Many parks to re-open, but not some of the favorites
Washington tribe traces new outbreak to children playing
Officials release list of 100 Washington State Parks reopening May 5
More than 280,000 Washingtonians in limbo waiting for unemployment benefits
Inslee extends stay-at-home order through May 31; reveals 4-phase plan to reopen Washington

Web

B-Town Blog
Local representatives holding Virtual Community Conversation on Tuesday, May 5 (Keiser, Orwall, Gregerson)

Crosscut
Without tourism, can Washington’s small towns survive?
The manmade threat growing beneath Mount St. Helens
Opinion: Washington has proved vote-by-mail improves democracy

My Ballard
Stay-home order extends to May 31, with phased reopening plan

Slog
Imagining a Digital Pride
Hispanic People Are Four Times More Likely to Get COVID-19 Than White People in King County, New Data Shows
Washington Extends Stay Home Order Through At Least May 31
Does Seattle Need a Business Payroll Tax?

Friday, May 1

Power Up: Nearly half the Senate, returning next week, in high-risk age group for coronavirus
One hundred U.S. senators are scheduled to return to the Capitol on Monday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected calls from Democrats to keep members home amid a pandemic that has killed more than 62,000 people — and nearly 2,000 in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. But the risks are apparent: Nearly half of the chamber is older than 65, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says puts them at higher risk of severe illness from covid-19. Several have known underlying medical conditions. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Michael Reynolds)

Women, minorities shoulder front-line work during pandemic
As America tentatively emerges from weeks of lockdowns, it is becoming clear that the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who have been on the front lines all along. They have been packing and delivering supplies, caring for the sick and elderly, and keeping streets and buildings clean. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Frank Franklin II)

Washington unemployment claim numbers ‘gargantuan,’ commissioner says
More than 1 in 5 Washington workers sought some form of unemployment payment last week, in what the head of the agency that administers those claims called “gargantuan numbers.” Nearly $1 billion in various benefits were paid out in the week ending Saturday, Employment Security Commissioner Suzi LeVine said. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Libby Kamrowski)

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Associated Press
1 in 5 Washington workers have filed unemployment claims
Women, minorities shoulder front-line work during pandemic
Americans’ love of dogs soars during coronavirus; Labs still the No. 1 breed
Washington man charged with selling drugs to ‘stop’ COVID
Man charged in threat against governor over virus rules
Tyson Fresh Meats plant to remain closed longer
Amazon extends work from home status until Oct. 2 for eligible employees

Auburn Reporter
Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
City of Auburn to take $6 million to $9 million revenue hit in 2020

Capital Press
Lighthizer seeks report on raspberry trade
While WDFW suspends wolf trapping, sheriff ready to go

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Everett misses out again: Lesser airports got a $17M bonus
Prosecutor says he won’t defend sheriff against recall effort
Costco shoppers, you gotta wear masks starting Monday

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way police address gun violence in Westway area after homicides
Federal Way Public Schools plans virtual graduation for class of 2020
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Issaquah Reporter
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
Bellevue quarantine site on hold
Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
Island T-shirt mogul shifts to mask production
COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
CDC provides guidance for cleaning and disinfecting to protect against the spread of COVID-19
SJICF Launches Community Response Hub, distributes $70k in grants
AG Ferguson to telecom companies: Protect consumers struggling financially during the pandemic

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap isolation and quarantine center hosts first guests

New York Times
Boeing Cuts Compound Virus’s Threat to Seattle-Area Economy (Sullivan)
Coronavirus Live Updates: Tensions Rise as Many States Move to Reopen Businesses
Amid a Rising Death Toll, Trump Leaves the Grieving to Others
Stymied in Seeking Benefits, Millions of Unemployed Go Uncounted
For Most Food Stamp Users, Online Shopping Isn’t an Option
Tall order: Find a vaccine; then, produce 300 million vials of it

Olympian (subscription required)
Port to reopen Port Plaza, Swantown May 5
Tenino Farmers Market to open Saturday with a new setup to maintain social distancing
Unemployment drives high demand for food assistance
Should Inslee extend Washington state’s coronavirus stay-home order? Answer our poll
State says ‘the money won’t run out’ as 20% of Thurston’s workforce files for benefits
Can’t pay May’s rent? Here are some options for renters struggling during pandemic

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula COVID-19 cases up to 46
Sequim School Board mulls $2 million in cuts
Volunteers serve soup for apartment complexes
Olympic National Park to begin phased-in reopening next week

Puget Sound Business Journal
Unemployment claims hit 1.5M as self-employed workers gain access to benefits
Report: Boeing’s 737 Max crashes, ensuing crisis explored in new documentary for Netflix
Seattle mayor pans ‘Tax Amazon’ proposal, but it could go to public vote
Seattle’s interactive map showing open small businesses expands across region
Starbucks estimates $915M loss from coronavirus impact

Renton Reporter
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Early test results suggest widespread coronavirus infections at Washington state’s largest beef plant, Tyson
Real-estate world wracked by coronavirus impacts as corporate giants, mom-and-pop firms struggle to pay rent
‘The hardest time we’ve ever faced’: Amazon revenue surges, but coronavirus costs may wipe out operating profit
As coronavirus spread, Seattle-area mortgage delinquencies rose three times faster than U.S. average
Talton: At a time when leadership is rare, Bill Gates stands tall on COVID-19
Gov. Inslee to extend coronavirus stay-at-home order, outline reopening of state’s economy
Amazon will let thousands of Seattle and Bellevue employees work from home until at least October
Seattle-area essential workers’ jobs changed due to coronavirus. Here’s what they want you to know.
The life of a Seattle school social worker during coronavirus: a hospital trip and a racing heart
Cracks halt progress on Sound Transit park-and-ride garage in Redmond
‘I died and came back’: 12-year-old recovers from virus
4 out of 5 restaurants may not reopen on the other end of the coronavirus crisis
Op-Ed: Connecting youth to career pathways — and hope — from home
Editorial: To protect food supply, keep workers safe

Seattle Weekly
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help return humans to the Moon

Skagit Valley Herald
Groups take sides over farmworker safety rules
Skagit County farmers markets plan to reopen, with modifications

Snoqualmie Valley Record
State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Spokesman Review
Police push homeless out of park after Spokane shelter closure raises controversy and tent city
Nearly half of Spokane Veterans Home residents positive for COVID-19 after 6 more test positive
Washington unemployment claim numbers ‘gargantuan,’ commissioner says
Beware of COVID-19 scams, state and federal officials warn
Crews return to existing homebuilding sites in Spokane County
Fund the gap: Officials call for help to meet demand at food banks

Tri-City Herald
2 more free food giveaways set in Tri-Cities. Handmade cloth masks needed
Nearly 15% of workers tested so far at Tyson plant near Tri-Cities are infected
Tri-Cities health board official questions COVID death count
At least 2 more coronavirus deaths in Tri-Cities. Hospitals busier as people don’t stay home
State says ‘the money won’t run out’ as 16% of Tri-Cities workforce files for benefits
Hanford workers to stay home for a 7th week. No timeline to return

USA Today
Coronavirus at work: Safety inspectors reviewing scores of employee hospitalizations, deaths

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
One in five Washington workers has filed unemployment claims as federal coronavirus relief kicks in
State superintendent extends school year by five days
Test results for Tyson employees adjusted to 56 new positive cases of COVID-19
Walla Walla Community College must renew budget battle
Editorial: NCAA must consider all ramifications of allowing endorsements

Washington Post
Fact-checking the president’s triumphant rhetoric on coronavirus testing
Public companies received $1 billion in stimulus funds meant for small businesses
Justice Dept. scrutinizes White House-connected doctor linked to disputed coronavirus treatment
Nearly seven weeks into the shutdown, here’s why so many are still getting sick
Was the virus accidentally released from a Wuhan lab? It’s doubtful.
Mich. governor extends restrictions as majority of states ease theirs
The coronavirus spreads fast. Dangerous conspiracy theories about it spread faster.
After a day of armed protesters and a GOP lawsuit threat, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends state of emergency
Fauci warns states rushing to reopen: ‘You’re making a really significant risk’
Pence staff threatens action against reporter who tweeted about VP’s visit to clinic without mask
Nearly half the Senate, returning next week, in high-risk age group for coronavirus
What Veterans Affairs isn’t saying about hydroxychloroquine and coronavirus
More airlines move to make masks mandatory for travelers to combat covid-19
Amazon, Instacart workers plan strike to protest treatment
Trump touted Google as a solution to coronavirus testing. Verily has barely made a dent.
The government’s new plan: Get farmers’ extra food to needy families. It’s harder than it sounds.

Yakima Herald Republic
Number of COVID-19 cases in Yakima County well over 1,200
Unemployment claims increase in Yakima County as benefits expand
Grant funding helps 95 Yakima Valley families hit by the coronavirus pandemic

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: Gov. Inslee to speak Friday about gradual reopening of Washington state
Why you’re not getting paid: Unemployment claim problems cause weeks-long delay
Olympia business owner encourages other companies to defy stay-home orders
GPS-bugged mail leads police to suspects in Burien mail thefts
Is Amazon too big? Sales soar while the Seattle company faces scrutiny
‘Really stressful’: Mountlake Terrace family struggles as unemployment soars
Western Washington sees rise in mail theft during coronavirus pandemic

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Inslee to announce next phase of stay-at-home order
Beer, cigarettes provided to patients at King County COVID-19 quarantine site
WA food banks in desperate need of help as demand keeps rising
After new guidance from Inslee, doctors and patients start rescheduling elective surgeries
Global death toll nears 234,000 as worldwide cases surge toward 3.3 million
EvergreenHealth tests coronavirus drug, remdesivir
Stay-at-home order could lead to more child abuse
Clinic hands out activity bags to military families
3 Seattle farmers markets open this weekend

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee preparing to announce plan to re-open state in phases
Inslee says more equipment on the way to help state increase COVID-19 testing
Jobless fret as rent comes due again amid virus outbreak
Olympia braces for multiple May Day events amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alaska Airlines to require masks on all passengers, flight staff
More than 1.6 million people in Washington are struggling with food

Q13 TV (Fox)
Inslee: Washington’s stay-at-home order will extend past May 4; state to reveal phased-in approach Friday
More than 280,000 Washingtonians in limbo waiting for unemployment benefits
Pierce County prepares to re-open parks
City of Tacoma offers $1.2 million to help tenants struggling to pay rent amid COVID-19
USPS struggles could put Washington election at risk
Amazon to extend ‘work from home’ policy for eligible employees through October

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: Coronavirus could lead to better child care if Washington acts now

Slog
Strike!!!!
May Is Going to Be Hell for Food Insecurity in Washington

Thursday, April 30

Free college: Can Washington keep that promise during a recession?
Last spring, Washington lawmakers made national headlines when they passed an innovative plan to pay some or all of the tuition bill for low- to middle-income students and adults returning to college. And just a few months earlier, Seattle voters approved a massive education levy that included about $40 million to send Seattle public school grads to community college tuition-free. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Emily M. Eng)

New date for end of stay-at-home order? We may know later this week
Gov. Jay Inslee later this week may give the public a new date for when the stay-at-home and partial business closure order will expire, a top aide said Tuesday. “We’re certainly going to share that as soon as we can,” Inslee’s Chief of Staff David Postman said at a press briefing. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Warren Sterling)

Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again. Continue reading at The Peninsula Daily News. (Evan Vucci)