Entenman’s Bill Creating An Office Of Independent Investigations Passes House
On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses of force by law enforcement. HB 1267, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent), passed the House with a vote of 57-39. Continue reading at The Seattle Medium.
Governor: Farm, Grocery Store Workers, Others Will Be Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday the dates in March and April when more Washingtonians will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. These include police officers, public transportation personnel, grocery store workers, inmates, the homeless, and people with chronic medical conditions. Although the dates are still tentative, they offer details of the vaccination plan that started slowly but is now accelerating. Continue reading at El Sol de Yakima (available in English via Google Translate). (Ellen M. Banner)
Community groups call for more equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution for people with limited English, technology access
Community organizer Sokha Danh has been helping Cambodian elders get vaccinated for COVID-19. The process has been frustrating – even though he is relatively tech savvy, and knowledgeable about the workings of the City and nonprofit worlds. Recently, with the help of a private Facebook group, Danh helped a Buddhist monk who lives in Tacoma get the vaccine in Seattle. The elders Danh helps often don’t speak English well, and may not know how to use a computer. Continue reading at The International Examiner. (Auriza Ugalino)
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