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How the pandemic and coronavirus variants can show us evolution in real time
Scientists say viruses reproduce and mutate at higher rates, creating viral variants.
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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
Inslee names Karen A. Johnson director of new state Office of Equity
She is currently the equity and inclusion administrator for the state Department of Corrections
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Kreidler says insurance industry guts proposed ban on use of credit scores
Claims Senate Bill 5010 watered down to protect insurers, not consumers
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UW study shows high COVID infection rates among pregnant women
Study shows infection rates to be two to four times higher than expected among minority groups.
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Inslee offers school districts state-funded COVID testing
The ‘Learn to Return’ plan is intended to speed school reopenings with an added layer of confidence.
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Treehouse awarded $1.3 million in CARES Act to help fund foster care tutoring
Chance to better engage youth education during pandemic
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Everett online heroin and meth dealer sentenced for mailing drugs nationwide
Todd Peterman-Dishion of Everett, let go by Boeing and addicted, turned to dark internet commerce.
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State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools
A new statewide report outlines how COVID-19 outbreaks have moved through Washington schools.
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Judge fines Tim Eyman $2.6 million for campaign law violations
The serial anti-tax initiative sponsor said he will abide the court’s order but denied he violated ‘any law.’
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Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic…
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Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?
Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.
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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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Proud Boys member with local ties to be transferred to D.C. to face charges
A federal judge orders Ethan Nordean to District of Columbia court related to Capitol riots
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Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot
‘They are nothing more than push polls designed to instill distrust in government,’ says state senator.
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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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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office
Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.
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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.
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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…
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Proud Boys member with local ties charged for role in Jan. 6 riots
Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding