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Protesters raise their arms in solidarity at 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, a block from the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct, on Capitol Hill. (Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times) — Protesters raise their arms in solidarity at 11th Avenue. and East Pine Street, a block from the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct, on Capitol Hill. (Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times)

Local News

LiveSeattle-area protests: Protesters remain on Capitol Hill on seventh day of action after George Floyd’s killing

LiveCoronavirus daily news updates, June 4: What to know today about COVID-19 Updated 8:03 pm
After months of pleading for social distancing, health officials support Seattle protests. Black Lives Matter calls them ‘too dangerous.’
Best orders officers to show badge numbers, as Durkan rejects 50% police budget cut Updated 9:46 pm
Manuel Ellis’ family demands transparency in investigation into his killing in Tacoma Updated 9:16 pm
Washington commercial landlords could get coronavirus relief on tax bills under new assessor proposal Updated 9:28 pm
Department of Corrections accused of retaliating against inmates at Seattle work-release facility over coronavirus protests Updated 8:17 pm
Washington’s unemployment fraud may have hit $650 million; state recovers $333 million Updated 9:50 pm

“Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison.

Books

Looking to learn more about race in America? UW professor emeritus Charles Johnson picks 4 books.

Safeco Field head groundskeeper Bob Christofferson prepares to mow the newly placed glass for the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Christofferson said, “It needed a little haircut.” 204083

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The ‘Sodfather,’ Bob Christofferson, ends career as Mariners’ head groundskeeper in bittersweet fashion

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Music

Washington’s stacked COVID-19 relief concert postponed to honor ongoing protests

Coronavirus

After spending some time together in their backyard, Laura Musso Escude helps her daughter, Teresa, 23, walk in her walker towards the front of their house as dad John (l) watches Thursday, May 28, 2020. Teresa has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal.
Laura believes Teresa’s wheelchair and walker fittings will be delayed by furloughs at UW Medicine. UW Medicine recently furloughed some 5,500 workers. 214082

As furloughs start for 5,500 UW Medicine workers, patients and staff worry about care

Resources & info »

As coronavirus travel restrictions loosen, how do you know if your hotel room is really clean? | Travel Troubleshooter

How to properly wear a face mask to slow the spread of coronavirus

Which phase is your county in? And what can you do under the modified Phase 1 of Washington’s reopening?

When can you get a haircut, go to the gym or eat at restaurants, etc., in Washington?

Mapping a pandemic »

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Obituary

Bill James, hereditary chief at Lummi, master weaver, dies at age 75

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Movies

Drive-in theaters in Western Washington are open again — under certain restrictions to slow coronavirus spread

Megan Rapinoe was on the sideline of Wednesday’s Storm playoff game.

The Seattle Storm played the Minnesota Lynx in the first game of the WNBA Playoffs Wednesday September 11, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. 211447

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Reign star Megan Rapinoe not training with team, expected to skip NWSL tournament later this month

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Local News & Politics

Protesters wait outside as Mayor Jenny Durkan and activist Nikkita Oliver meet and during “Defund Seattle Police March and Rally for Black Lives” event that marched from Cal Anderson on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. 214145

As complaints pour in about police at Seattle protests, city will withdraw request that could lift federal oversight WATCH

Featured Columnist

Don’t buy the ‘outside agitator’ trope: Arrest records suggest Seattle’s riot was more likely homegrown

Traffic Lab

See the traffic patterns before and during Washington’s coronavirus stay-home order

West Seattle Bridge report explains how a partial collapse would lead to demolition

Local transit systems make slow return to charging fares as coronavirus restrictions ease

What cracked the West Seattle Bridge? Hidden design problem may have doomed it all along

Bus cuts, delayed projects, rider fear: Coronavirus will bring years of pain for transit

Business & Tech

$A fraction of Everett-based Funko’s product line, on display in the lobby, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. Best known for its pop-culture collectibles that’s become a $400M business, Funko was purchased last year by the private equity firm Acon Investments and has been growing rapidly and making some splashy moves.$

Funko layoffs will cost about 250 jobs at Everett-based pop culture marketer

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Nation & World

“I’m here to protect their right to free speech,” said armed citizen Dan Carson, left, of Post Falls “I just don’t want these businesses damaged,” he added as he shakes the hand of protester Joseph Riley Pleasant of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho during a protest about the killing of George Floyd in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. (Kathy Plonka/The Spokesman-Review via AP) WASPO501 WASPO501

In Idaho, armed white vigilantes mobilized for antifa protests that never occurred

Times Watchdog

Venus Mills, Executive Director of Drug Free Business in Bothell has had her workers hit by false unemployment claims and faces possible costs increases herself, due to the fraudulent payments.

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How a Nigerian fraud ring dubbed 'Scattered Canary' targeted Washington state's unemployment system

Coronavirus Video

"There are businesses that haven't been able to operate at all," says Laura Clise, founder and CEO of Intentionalist. Night Light Nails is one of them. "We've been struggling," says owner Van Nguyen. (Corinne Chin & Ramon Dompor / The Seattle Times)

To shape Seattle's coronavirus recovery, 'spend like it matters' (4:16)

When COVID-19 began to crush Guayaba's music goals for 2020, they changed course and found a new outlet for creativity. (Ramon Dompor / The Seattle Times)

'No safety net for our art': A musician copes with loss of work... (1:51)

When COVID-19 shutdown potato processors, the Washington Potato Commission found it had too many spuds to keep in storage. To avoid food waste, the Emergency Food Network worked to giveaway 200,000 pounds of spuds. (Ramon Dompor / The Seattle Times)

The pandemic caused a potato surplus, now farmers give them away (1:49)

When the novel coronavirus outbreak canceled the rest of their season, Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan and Kyle Davis built a ballet studio in their living room and started teaching via Zoom. (Corinne Chin / The Seattle Times)

Dancing through the pandemic – in a homemade studio (2:39)

Tricia Jenkins, an emergency room nurse, and her husband – also an essential worker – sent their two kids to live with her mom during the coronavirus pandemic. "I desperately miss my children," Jenkins said. (Corinne Chin / The Seattle Times)

ER nurse: 'I don't want to bring the virus home' (3:12)

Jessica Esparza became an ICU nurse just as the coronavirus pandemic reached Washington. Previously an oncology nurse, Esparza is often overwhelmed by how ill her COVID-19 patients are – "Nothing compares to this." (Corinne Chin / The Seattle Times)

Night shift nurse: 'Nothing compares to this' (2:56)

After the novel coronavirus outbreak shut down most of Pike Place Market, many Hmong flower farmers were left with nowhere to sell. It’s not the first time these families have had to overcome what felt impossible. (Corinne Chin / The Seattle Times)

With Pike Place closed, Hmong flower farmers cultivate resilience (5:55)

Michael Flor battled with coronavirus for 62 days at Swedish Issaquah. His stay makes him the longest coronavirus patient at a Swedish hospital. (Ramon Dompor / The Seattle Times)

After 62-day battle with COVID-19, 70-year-old patient leaves... (1:08)

Food & Drink

Softball-sized Turkish meatballs called kofta are the star of the show at Kirkland’s Padria, shown here with the chicken and beef soltani plate and assorted mezze.

Neighborhood Eats grabs takeout in Kirkland! And you have to try this crispy dosa

Pacific NW Magazine

THEN: With its distinctive pillars, Plymouthâ€™s third church building stood facing east on Sixth Avenue between Seneca and University Streets (ca. 1940). After structural damage from the 1965 Puget Sound earthquake, it was demolished and replaced by the current building.

Historic downtown church confronts Seattle’s ‘original sin’

Editorials & Opinion

As economy reopens, who will watch the kids? | Editorial

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Nicholas D. Kristof

Trump uses the military to prove his manhood

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Sports

Washington assistant basketball coach Will Conroy organized a Black Lives Matter event at Liberty Park in Renton, and was able to draw some of Seattle’s best known athletes to share their experiences.

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‘How do we move forward?’ Collection of star Seattle athletes gathers in Renton for rally for social justice VIEW

Featured Columnist

The ‘Sodfather,’ Bob Christofferson, ends career as Mariners’ head groundskeeper in bittersweet fashion

Arts & Life

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Washington’s stacked COVID-19 relief concert postponed to honor ongoing protests

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Seattle Opera cancels first opera of 2020-21 season, announces job losses and furloughs

Photography

A group dubbed “The Puffy Pandemic Parade” cross NE 65th St. in the Ravenna neighborhood for a march past the Ida Culver House retirement home, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Seattle. Organizer Jean Bryant describes the group as all NE Seattle friends. The group has marched one other time and the goal is to spread cheer during the coronavirus outbreak. On this march, the 14 staged in the parking lot of a pub, getting into their inflatable costumes to wave to residents at the retirement home for half an hour. Many residents and staff waved back. “I was tearing up when I was doing this,” said Bryant as she saw “lots of smiles, dancing and waving.” The group plans to keep marching. In a follow-up text Bryant said “We will definitely continue as long as the pandemic is around.” 214066

Stepping Up

Why did the pig and the polar bear cross the road? VIEW

For no other reason but to send out “good vibes,” married couple Mike and Jacqui Schultz, who want to include mention of their camera-shy daughter Marley, have put up an inflatable in their Crown Hill neighborhood in Seattle, seen Sunday, May 24, 2020 during the coronavirus outbreak. They said it’s working, and many neighbors have responded with happy comments and have made regular visits during walks. 214046

Local News

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Framed by small flags on veterans’ graves, bagpiper Neil Hubbard plays appropriate songs on Memorial Day at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood. Songs included “Amazing Grace,” “Going Home,” the anthems of the military branches, “America the Beautiful,” and more. Ref to gallery online. Hubbard walked the grounds and played for two hours.

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Local News

Bagpipes mark Memorial Day VIEW

Plenty of roam to roam on the Fisher Green lawn at Seattle Center with no Northwest Folklife Festival this weekend, except online.

Saturday May 23, 2020

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Sorry folks, no Folklife this weekend VIEW