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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Tuesday televised address here
He is to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response.
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Under court order, 46 inmates released to Snohomish County
More are to be freed this week as the state works to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons.
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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.
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State report finds population of wolves grew 11% in 2019
Most packs range across public and private land in Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties.
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Ferguson says Nevada company violated eviction ban order
In a lawsuit, he claims the firm, which manages a Marysville complex, wrongly sent notices to pay or…
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Protesters rally against Washington stay-at-home orders
Gov. Jay Inslee was adamant that his “Stay home, stay healthy” orders were working and saving lives.
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King County Metro driver dies after contracting coronavirus
Samina Hameed, 59, had been a Metro employee since 2017 and was the first to die from the…
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UW model shows Washington could start reopening May 18
The group’s director said the potential “opening dates” are likely to change.
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Two Swedish employees sue union over payment of full dues
The complaints allege the union forced the workers to pay full dues after they sought to pay reduced…
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Lawsuit seeks greater protections for Washington farmworkers
Pickers and pruners contend they are often in situations where they can’t practice social distancing.
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Inslee expands moratorium on evictions, freezes rent hikes
The order is drawing criticism from some advocates for landlords.
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Whatcom beekeepers set traps for giant killer of honeybees
Asian giant hornets were first spotted in the U.S. near Blaine and Bellingham last December.
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Inslee blasts Trump for ‘fomenting domestic rebellion’
The president on Friday encouraged demonstrators in three other states to protest social-distancing rules.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here
He is to to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response and state unemployment numbers.
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Claims for unemployment benefits remain at record levels
The number of first-time benefit seekers surged by 31% in Snohomish County last week.
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Justices: $18M campaign finance penalty to be reconsidered
A lower court imposed a $6 million penalty against the Grocery Manufacturers Association in 2013.
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Cracked West Seattle Bridge shut until at least 2022
“It may not be possible to repair the bridge as it currently is,” a city official said of…
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here
He is to to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response.
Local News
Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
As governor warns the lockdown may last awhile, builders offer path to freeing their industry now
Northwest
Inslee protects stimulus checks, extends statute of limitations
The emergency proclamations are in effect through May 14.