People of color across Cascadia speak up against climate change
Communities of color, low-income people and other marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, according to community activists across Cascadia. From country towns like Talent to the diverse urban landscape of South Seattle, activists say the government is not yet fully hearing from the long-marginalized communities feeling the biggest effects of climate change. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Denise Baratta)
Washington is the best state for the second year in a row. Obviously!
Everyone knows the Pacific Northwest is the best and Washington is the best of the best, especially compared to other states. But that seems kind of mean and elitist, so we don’t talk about it too much among our friends from other states, right? Right? Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Greg Gilbert)
Washington House approves measure to limit evictions
The Washington House has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants. The bill advanced out of the Democratic-led chamber Sunday on a mostly party line 54-44 vote, The Seattle Times reported. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald.
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Virtual talk will be held in Spanish about COVID-19, vaccine
Everett Herald (subscription required)
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What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Dozens may have been under-vaccinated in Port Townsend error
High Country News
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Invasive mussels in aquarium supplies alarm wildlife managers
New York Times
Pandemic Relief Bill Fulfills Biden’s Promise to Expand Obamacare, for Two Years
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Jefferson PUD eyeing expanded high-speed internet access
State Supreme Court’s Blake decision could be costly
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Peninsula counties drop into low-risk category
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Seattle Times (subscription required)
COVID-19 even affects apples: Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage
Bill to limit evictions in Washington state advances (Macri)
How the fracture in Republican Party could affect Southwest Washington
Washington state Legislature considers clean-fuels standard as part of climate change ‘grand bargain’ (Carlyle, Hobbs)
Washington is the best state for the second year in a row. Obviously!
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Spokesman Review
CDC opens up local household gathering options for vaccinated people
State House passes new version of bill aimed at public health reforms (Riccelli)
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Washington Post
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Over 2M doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Washington
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First Lady Jill Biden visits Pacific Northwest, first trip since inauguration
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Pandemic updates for the Northwest
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NW Public Radio
Wenatchee-Area Hydrogen Production Plant Signals Renewed Interest In Alternative Fuel
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People of color across Cascadia speak up against climate change
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