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Police watchdog eyeing pepper spray use against protesters
Citizen video showed that the chaos began when an officer grabbed an umbrella that a demonstrator was holding.
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2 dead, 1 injured after domestic disturbance in Bellevue
Both men who died were said to be in their late 50s, police said.
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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Monday news conference here
He is to talk about statewide demonstrations over the weekend.
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Seattle-based fishing trawler docks with 86 coronavirus cases
The American Dynasty is under quarantine, said operator American Seafoods.
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Seattle under another curfew; National Guard deployed
Gov. Jay Inslee activated the National Guard after vandalism and theft in stores and shopping malls in multiple…
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Protests again close I-5; Bellevue hit by vandalism, looting
State Patrol spokesman Rick Johnson said I-5 was closed for safety reasons.
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Curfews, confrontations follow police brutality protests
Protesters chanted “I can’t breathe” and “Black Lives Matter.” Gov. Inslee activated National Guard.
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Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’
Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.
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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Friday news conference here
He is to talk about his stay-home order, which is set to expire on Sunday.
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Bellevue College names former governor as interim president
Gary Locke is expected to guide the school out of turmoil caused by previous leadership.
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Most Canadians hope U.S. border closure lasts through summer
Both countries first announced the mutual closing to all non-essential traffic on March 18.
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Judge considering challenge to Inslee emergency virus orders
A group of people in Chelan County challenged why the governors’ orders were still in effect.
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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here
He is to talk about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Washington recovers $300M in fraudulent unemployment claims
The precise amount that was paid in fraudulent claims has not yet been revealed.
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Bellingham doctor sues hospital for wrongful termination
He had criticized PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center for lack of COVID-19 protections.
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Washington officials report drop in childhood vaccinations
Officials are concerned children will not be properly protected against measles and whooping cough.
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Fourth child in Washington has coronavirus-related illness
Children diagnosed with the illness are healthy before developing symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease.
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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here
He is expected to talk about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car
Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.
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Huge Washington unemployment fraud warning to other states
Washington’s race to help newly laid-off residents left it vulnerable to such scams.