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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.
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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners
The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.
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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.
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Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4
As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in…
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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment
The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.
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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement
“Thousands of calls” from residents concerned about businesses and people not following restrictions.
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Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.
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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
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Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.
Northwest
Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
Opinion
Who can spark Washington’s GOP base?
President Donald Trump says he wants the Grand Old Party to keep its grip on Congress and vows…
Opinion
WA Republicans get ‘whupped’ in primary election
The Grand Old Party endured a good old-fashioned butt-whupping on primary night.
Opinion
WA gun buyers may get their own Surgeon General’s Warning
Back in 1965, with mounting evidence of the ill effects of smoking, Congress decided every pack of cigarettes…
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
Opinion
Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
Northwest
State money for postage-paid ballots might not be enough
Snohomish County gets $166,000, but if turnout is high this year, it might cost more.
Opinion
President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
Opinion
Eyman says he will spend $500K of his own money on initiative
The conservative activist’s self-financing claim points to a lack of deep-pocketed donors.