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A lot more people will soon be eligible for COVID vaccine
More than 1 million statewide are included in Phase 1B, which could start in a few weeks.
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Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session
State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.
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Seattle man charged with assaulting officer in Capitol riot
A Capitol Police officer said the 51-year-old man repeatedly punched an officer.
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2 killed in small jet crash on Oregon tribal reservation
Rescuers confirmed that the pilot and passenger on the twin-engine Cessna Citation C560 were killed.
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2 Seattle officers placed on leave in probe into Capitol mob
They city’s interim police chief said he would immediately terminate any involved in the insurrection.
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14 people might be banned after rowdy D.C.-to-Seattle flight
Alaska Airlines said they were rowdy, argumentative and refused to wear masks.
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How to contact your state lawmakers
With a virtual 2021 session, a phone call or email will be your primary means of reaching them.
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Eyman’s legal battle with state is nearing an end
Closing arguments got under way Thursday in trial to decide if Eyman broke campaign finance laws
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Delegation Dems call for Trump’s ouster under 25th Amendment
Murray, Jayapal, Larsen and DelBene want the president removed to prevent him from inciting more harm.
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Amid riot fears, state lawmakers plan in-person session
Leaders from both sides said the state constitution requires it and that they wouldn’t be intimidated.
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‘Stop this now’: Congressional delegation takes cover in D.C.
Members from Washington tweeted from inside the Capitol after pro-Trump demonstrators invaded.
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Jail escapee note cites fear of COVID-19 as reason for escape
Police are searching for a Rock Island man and a Bellingham man who fled the Okanogan County Jail.
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Man who threatened to bomb Spokane office faces prison
The charge carries a minimum prison sentence of 5 years, and could be punishable by up to 20…
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State health officials lay out next steps for vaccines
Vaccination efforts have moved more slowly than officials would like, with the logistics complicating rollout.
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Inslee’s new path for reopening economy could be long, bumpy
Snohomish County’s fate is linked to King and Pierce counties. Regions can move forward — and backward.
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Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.
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Longview restaurant hit with fine for COVID-19 violations
Stuffy’s II received official notice Monday of a temporary restraining order and $126,000 fine.
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Washington, Oregon, 29 tribes sue over plan to move archives
The Seattle-based trove contains documents dating to the 1840s and is used all the time for research.
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Ranchers whose case sparked standoff may get grazing rights
The proposal in favor of the Oregon ranchers has angered environmental groups.
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New whale-watching restrictions enacted for resident orcas
New rules were several years in the making and created the state’s first licensing system for the industry.