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For firefighters, a new job job fighting Covid

In a matter of months, Ron Gershwind’s job went from fighting fires to fighting the spread of COVID-19.A normal work day for Gershwind once consisted of…

Ensuring Equal Access Online

Amaan Rahman was in the middle of an online exam for his History of Rock and Roll course when he said his online proctor software shut down.The software,…

Joseph Haydn (left) and his most famous student, Ludwig van Beethoven (right). Wikimedia Commons.

Passing The Baton: A Music Moment With Haydn And Beethoven

What happens when the grandfather of the symphony takes on one of the brightest rising stars in classical music as his student? They shape history, of course!

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 26: In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, a view of Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park illuminated during a special live streamed moment to welcome Cast Members back to the resort on April 26, 2021 at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Disneyland Resort theme parks will reopen to guests on Friday, April 30, 2021. (Photo by Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)

Return For Mickey, Stay For The Churros: Disneyland Reopens After 13 Months

The gates of Disneyland are opening again Friday, to welcome customers for the first time since the resort was closed at the start of the global pandemic. Only California residents will be allowed to visit, and daily crowd sizes will be limited due to safety protocols.

Washington State University sign - Pullman

Context And Clarity On WSU's Fall 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

WSU's vaccine requirement comes with some major exceptions. Medical and religious exemptions have existed for vaccinations on campus for decades, but this time around, WSU is adding a “personal exemption,” and following that announcement, provided some clarity on exactly what that means.

Early Morning Riser, by Katherine Heiny - book cover

BOOK REVIEW: 2 Novels Explore The Big Romantic Bargains We Strike In The Name Of Love

You fall in love with a person, but you get a package deal. That's one of the big messages of two new novels that ruminate on love and family, particularly the family that's thrust upon you when you happen to mate with one of their kith or kin.

A worker passes a Dominion Voting Systems ballot scanner during Georgia's runoff Senate elections in January in Gwinnett County outside Atlanta. Former President Donald Trump and his allies spread falsehoods about the company's role in the 2020 election, leading to a slew of defamation lawsuits. Ben Gray/AP

Newsmax Issues Retraction, Settles With Dominion Employee Over False Election Fraud Stories

The far-right media outlet Newsmax, which amplified former President Donald Trump's false allegations of election rigging and widespread voter fraud, said on Friday there is no evidence that Dominion Voting Systems and one of its top employees, Eric Coomer, manipulated election results in 2020.

Travelers wear face masks in the main terminal of Denver International Airport on Dec. 31, 2020. Starting Feb. 1, travelers will be required to wear face masks on nearly all forms of public transportation. CREDIT: David Zalubowski/AP

TSA Extends Mask Mandate Aboard Flights Through Summer As Travel Increases

The federal mask mandate, which was set to expire on May 11, will remain in effect through Sept. 13, according to updated guidance issued by the Transportation Security Administration on Friday.

Co-founder of R Digital Design and Wenatchi Wear, Mary Big Bull-Lewis outside of her warehouse in Wenatchee on March 2, 2021. She started her companies with her husband, Rob Lewis, and aims to educate people about Wenatchi history through their designs and apparel. CREDIT: Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut

In Wenatchee, A Wenatchi Designer Has A Plan To Buy Back Native Lands

Mary Big Bull-Lewis sees the way forward for Native people in Washington: ownership of the land and the stories attached to it.

In this July 27, 2018, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. A law signed April 6, 2021, by Republican Gov. Mark Gordon creates a $1.2 million fund for an initiative that marks the latest attempt by state leaders to help coal in the state that accounts for the bulk of U.S. coal production, which is down by half since 2008. Wyoming coal production, which accounts for about 40% of the nation's total, has declined as utilities switch to gas, which is cheaper to burn to generate electricity. CREDIT: J. David Ake/AP

Wyoming Doubles Down On Coal With Threat To Sue Other Western States, Including Washington

Last year, Wyoming and Montana — another major coal state — asked the Supreme Court to override a decision by Washington state to deny a permit to build a coal export dock on the Columbia River. The interstate lawsuit followed years of unsuccessful attempts by the dock’s developer, Utah-based Lighthouse Resources, to contest the permit denial in federal court.

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