How the WA Legislature plans to go remote during COVID-19
COVID-19 has created plenty of difficulties in the year 2020. When it comes to helping citizens navigate the arcane world of Washington’s Legislature, however, the pandemic actually is making it easier. The state House and Senate have been on hiatus since March, when they adjourned for the year, just as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold. Continue reading at Crosscut.
Biden supporters celebrate in downtown Yakima, point to importance of Latino, Native voters
The first part of the rally Sunday in downtown Yakima was a dance party. Blue balloons flew around the ground of Millennium Plaza. A soundtrack of disco hits blared from a speaker as participants bobbed their heads, danced and roller-skated. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Evan Abell)
Another single-day high reported in Washington state as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
The Washington State Department of Health on Friday reported 1,691 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths. The mark is the highest single-day total since the pandemic began, surpassing the previous high of 1,469, which was set just two days prior, on Wednesday this week. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.
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