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Washington State Patrol Trooper Killed In Avalanche While Snowmobiling In Kittitas County
The Washington State Patrol is mourning the loss of a trooper killed in an avalanche while off duty. Fifty-one year old Trooper Steve Houle died Monday while snowmobiling in Kittitas County. Continue Reading Washington State Patrol Trooper Killed In Avalanche While Snowmobiling In Kittitas County
Washington State’s Vaccine Rollout Highlights Difficulty Of Enforcing Eligibility And Line-Jumping
The Washington state Department of Health told us they aren’t keeping track of who’s eligible and who’s not among those vaccinated, but anecdotal evidence suggests ineligible people are getting vaccines at many clinics across the state. This happens because each provider must come up with its own process for checking eligibility, and most rely on the honor system. Continue Reading Washington State’s Vaccine Rollout Highlights Difficulty Of Enforcing Eligibility And Line-Jumping
Washington Scrambles To Avoid Mass Evictions As Moratorium Nears End
After Gov. Jay Inslee extended the moratorium multiple times, most lawmakers, lobbyists and advocates expect March 31 will mark its true end — at least at the state level. Then the question of what will happen to renters without the moratorium’s blunt relief will go from hypothetical to very much real. Continue Reading Washington Scrambles To Avoid Mass Evictions As Moratorium Nears End
Trump’s 2nd Impeachment Trial Begins. Here’s What You Need To Know
President Trump made history when he became the first president to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives. Roughly a year ago, the Senate acquitted Trump on two articles — abuse of power and obstruction. This time he faces one article approved by the House arguing he incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the day that Congress was required by the Constitution to count and certify the electoral votes in the 2020 election. Continue Reading Trump’s 2nd Impeachment Trial Begins. Here’s What You Need To Know
Governor Signs Bill To Help Washington Businesses, Workers With Unemployment Benefits
A bill that increases the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and prevents a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Continue Reading Governor Signs Bill To Help Washington Businesses, Workers With Unemployment Benefits
Washington ‘Cattlegate’ Continues: Bankruptcy Complicates Creditors’ Claims To Easterday Empire
Since December, Easterday Ranches in WA has been embroiled in an alleged scandalous cattle rustling scheme. Now, a bankruptcy case calls into question whether a $225M lawsuit will go forward. Continue Reading Washington ‘Cattlegate’ Continues: Bankruptcy Complicates Creditors’ Claims To Easterday Empire
Idaho Congressman Proposes $33.5 Billion Plan For Breaching Snake River Dams In Washington
A $33.5 billion stimulus package would breach the four dams by 2031. Much of the funding would go toward solutions for what would be lost, including hydropower, less access to irrigation, grain transportation and economic development for Lewiston and the Tri-Cities. Continue Reading Idaho Congressman Proposes $33.5 Billion Plan For Breaching Snake River Dams In Washington
Study: Economic Effects Of Wildfire Smoke Linger Long After Flames Subside
The damage caused by wildfires can be devastating, gutting structures and driving out people who live and work nearby. And researchers say the smoke from the annually recurring blazes also delivers economic damage to areas that were never touched by the flames. Continue Reading Study: Economic Effects Of Wildfire Smoke Linger Long After Flames Subside
Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think
Ever since the coronavirus reached the U.S., officials and citizens alike have gauged the severity of the spread by tracking one measure in particular: How many new cases are confirmed through testing each day. However, it has been clear all along that this number is an understatement because of testing shortfalls. Continue Reading Why The Pandemic Is 10 Times Worse Than You Think
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Banning Native-Themed Mascots In Schools
Public schools with Native American-themed mascots and logos would need to find new team names under a proposal that drew supportive testimony to the Washington Legislature on Friday. The pending phase-out bill hews closely to an earlier, hard-fought policy in Oregon to change names and mascots.
Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Banning Native-Themed Mascots In Schools
Jay Inslee Defends Reopening Plan In Face Of Criticism, Including From Fellow Democrats
“Inconsistent.” “Disastrous.” “Senseless.” Those are just some of the words being used to describe Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan for reopening the state – and they’re the words of his fellow Democrats. It’s a sign of rising frustration over the slow pace of getting restaurants, gyms and other businesses open again. Continue Reading Jay Inslee Defends Reopening Plan In Face Of Criticism, Including From Fellow Democrats
‘Just Cruel’: Digital Race For COVID-19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
With millions of older Americans eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and limited supplies, many continue to describe a frantic and frustrating search to secure a shot, beset by uncertainty and difficulty. The efforts to vaccinate people who are 65 and older have strained under the enormous demand that has overwhelmed cumbersome, inconsistent scheduling systems. Continue Reading ‘Just Cruel’: Digital Race For COVID-19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
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