Washington Gov. Inslee: With OK from Western States group, vaccine could start arriving Monday
A group of experts appointed by the governors of four western states, including Washington, has unanimously concluded that the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech is “safe and efficacious.” Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (TVW)
Washington House releases remote legislative session plan
The Washington state House on Friday released its plan for the upcoming legislative session, with opening ceremonies held at a nearby private university in order to abide by coronavirus restrictions, but with the rest of the work done remotely. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)
Two Washingtonians could be among first women to walk on the moon
Two Washington natives are part of NASA’s next mission to the moon, and they’re in the running to be the first woman to walk on the lunar surface. Anne McClain of Spokane and Kayla Barron of Richland are among 18 astronauts on the moon mission, known as Artemis Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (PhotoCredit)
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