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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.
Opinion
This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’
The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.
Opinion
The state has too much money and it’s a problem
With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it
Opinion
Policy fights, political tension loom for state lawmakers
A 60-day session begins Monday. They’ll tackle car tabs, homelessness and whether to expel Matt Shea.
Opinion
Rifts, not gifts: Habib, Republican senators at odds this holiday season
OLYMPIA — Stuck on what gifts to give Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib and Republican state senators this holiday…
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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.
Opinion
Affirmative action measure fails but could resurface in 2020
Supporters started too late and had too little money to explain the problems R-88 would solve.
Opinion
Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure
Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.
Opinion
Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?
Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency.
Opinion
To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question
Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…
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.