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Articles by Jerry Cornfield
During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo
Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in...
By Jerry Cornfield • June 23, 2020 4:20 pm

Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge...
By Jerry Cornfield • June 19, 2020 3:30 pm

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

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Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW
WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state...
By Jerry Cornfield • June 11, 2020 4:15 pm

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Future of new sex ed law may rest...
By Jerry Cornfield • June 8, 2020 2:05 pm

Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

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Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo
New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 30, 2020 5:30 pm

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

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Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo
State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 27, 2020 3:10 pm

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

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American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
By Jerry Cornfield • May 24, 2020 1:00 pm

State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.

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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
By Jerry Cornfield • May 18, 2020 6:18 pm

Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

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Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo
Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 16, 2020 2:00 pm

Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.

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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2020 5:20 pm

Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.

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Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors
Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors
By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2020 2:51 pm

Justices consider cases in which three Washington state residents went rogue and didn’t vote for Clinton.

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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 11, 2020 7:00 pm

These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.

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The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo
As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 7, 2020 12:00 pm

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

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Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo
Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts...
By Jerry Cornfield • May 5, 2020 2:45 pm

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.

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Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.
Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
By Jerry Cornfield • April 29, 2020 6:50 pm

He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.

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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May...
By Jerry Cornfield • April 21, 2020 11:15 pm

In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.

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Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo
Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting...
By Jerry Cornfield • April 15, 2020 8:30 pm

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

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Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)
Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent...
By Jerry Cornfield • April 15, 2020 8:22 pm

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
Up to 950 inmates may be let out...
By Jerry Cornfield • April 13, 2020 1:03 pm

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
Students will not return to classrooms this school...
By Jerry Cornfield • April 6, 2020 11:20 am

Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.

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