Mountain of change: 40 years after the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the volcano’s story is still being told
The black-and-white images of the 16-mile high stanchion of ash give a false impression. The photos of Mount St. Helens’ eruption taken on May 18, 1980, suggest a cataclysm that remains in the past, safely ensconced in history and available for warm recollection of when the world exploded and we survived. But that’s wrong. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Craig Goodwin)
For the first time, Washington will regulate Columbia-Snake River dams if they violate federal pollution rules
Environmental groups lauded Washington state for issuing conditions under the Clean Water Act for the first time last week that will ensure pollution is reduced from eight dams along the lower Snake and Columbia rivers. In addition to sometimes increasing the temperature of the rivers to levels that can be dangerous for fish, these dams have had numerous oil spills over the years from the lubricants used in turbines and other moving parts. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Columbia Basin Federal Caucus)
‘Us Vs. Them’ In A Pandemic: Researchers Warn Divisions Could Get Dangerous
As the pandemic moves from public health crisis to partisan flashpoint, the debate over the coronavirus response in the U.S. is becoming increasingly nasty – and, in some cases, violent. It’s not just the clusters of gun-toting protesters at state capitols. In sporadic incidents across the country, disputes over emergency measures have turned into shootings, fistfights and beatings. Stories abound of intimidation over masking. And armed right-wing groups have threatened contract tracers and people who “snitch” on neighbors and businesses violating health orders. Continue reading at KUOW. (AP)
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Everett Herald (subscription required)
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Federal Way Mirror
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The Inlander
For the first time, Washington will regulate Columbia-Snake River dams if they violate federal pollution rules
Islands Weekly
Inslee announces contact tracing initiative
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Issaquah Reporter
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Journal of the San Juan Islands
Face coverings to be required in public in San Juan County
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
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Belfair man, a Navy vet and nuclear engineer, succumbs to coronavirus
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News Tribune
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Coronavirus updates: Statewide report shows transmission persisting in western Washington
King County just made masks mandatory. In COVID crisis, Pierce County should do same
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New York Times
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Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia allocates $1.1 million in federal funds to aid local COVID-19 response
Washington state reports 145 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths
Thurston County ends week with 4 COVID-19 cases, fewest since early March
The coronavirus is most infectious before people even know they have it, UW virologist says
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Little Creek, Red Wind casinos plan to reopen Monday
Washington state braces for wildfire season as firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
Peninsula Daily News
COVID-19 Relief Fund nears $250,000
Drug overdoses on the rise on Peninsula
In-house, by-patient testing systems in place on Peninsula
Governor’s rules for golf courses modified
Inslee retracts restaurant contact requirement
Jefferson Board of Health supports, but does not approve, pursuing variance
Jefferson works on application
Puget Sound Business Journal
What’s next for J.C. Penney and Neiman Marcus?
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King County face mask directive goes into effect Monday
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Developers pin their hopes on multifamily projects in Seattle
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Times Watchdog: Washington state relied heavily on Chinese firm for coronavirus supplies; they’re weeks behind schedule
‘Clear, uniform, national’ coronavirus guidelines needed for U.S. air travel, Sen. Cantwell says
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Mount St. Helens’ mysteries still astound scientists, 40 years after eruption
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King County’s directive on face coverings goes into effect today. Here’s how to properly wear a face mask.
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Op-Ed: Mount St. Helens’ ominous lessons for the age of coronavirus
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Skagit Valley Herald
During pandemic, weddings get changed — or don’t happen
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Spokesman Review
Mountain of change: 40 years after the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the volcano’s story is still being told
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Washington governor retracts restaurant contact requirement
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Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities YMCA switches gears during coronavirus to provide emergency child care
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USA Today
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Washington Post
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At age 6, he and his classmates fled Mount St. Helens. 40 years later this reporter recalls that day
KUOW FM
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