Washington’s re-opening plan just got more flexible
Libraries, theaters, some youth sports and more will now have fewer restrictions in Washington state during certain stages of re-opening. It’s part of Governor Inslee’s revised plan announced Tuesday as Washington looks towards the fall. It outlines what activities are possible while keeping coronavirus at bay. Continue reading at KUOW. (Joshua McNichols)
Report: Washington dubbed top state to be an educator during 2020
Washington state ranked as the best state for teachers, according to a recent report by WalletHub. The report compared 50 states (and D.C.) in the U.S. based on key indicators of teacher friendly environments. WalletHub noted that teachers in some states are more fairly paid and better protected in the current pandemic than in others. Continue reading at Puget Sound Business Journal. (WalletHub)
With months to spare, 2020 ties record on billion-dollar natural disasters, NOAA says
With months left in 2020, the United States has already tied a record for the most billion-dollar natural disasters. So far, the country has had more than a dozen climate and weather catastrophes that cost at least $1 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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