Northwest
Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising
He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.
News
Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms
The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.
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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums
Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…
Northwest
Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.
News
Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to graduate
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before…
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Governor: Educators are now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
“This should give educators more confidence,” Jay Inslee said. Other frontline workers could soon be next.
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Inslee: All of Washington to stay in Phase 2 for a few weeks
The governor issued a weekslong pause on regions moving backward, but has yet to outline a Phase 3.
News
State health leader: We have a plan, we don’t have the supply
Two months after the COVID vaccine landed in Washington, many still struggle to secure their shots.
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Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package
The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.
Northwest
New state law averts big spike in unemployment taxes on businesses
Inslee signed a measure to spread out increases and boost weekly benefit checks for those who are unemployed.
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Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses
Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.
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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year
A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.
Business
Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
News
Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings
It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.
Sports
WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
News
Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
News
State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests
Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.
News
Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.
Northwest
‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19