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Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here
He is expected to discuss a variety of topics, including the coronavirus outbreak.
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Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
The rule prohibits, with limited exceptions, residential evictions and late fees on unpaid rent.
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Seattle mayor, police chief vow to review protest tactics
Pepper spray and flash-bang grenades had been used to break up a crowd of peaceful protesters.
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Six counties have applied to move to Phase 3 of reopening
They are among the 27 counties that are in Phase 2. Twelve counties, including Snohomish, are still in…
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‘Don’t kill them, but hit them hard’: State Patrol apologizes
A video surfaced of a state trooper instructing his team before action during a Seattle protest.
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George Floyd protest turns chaotic on Seattle’s Capitol Hill
The day began peacefully with chants and speakers, who made their message of nonviolence clear.
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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.
Local News
Please stop killing bumble bees: They’re not ‘murder hornets’
Beekeepers say residents are mistaking bees and wasps for Asian giant hornets.
Northwest
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.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here
He is to talk about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Northwest
Washington recovers $300M in fraudulent unemployment claims
The precise amount that was paid in fraudulent claims has not yet been revealed.