Reopening schools, reviving a drug law and debating taxes
Gov. Jay Inslee continues to ratchet up the pressure on teachers to get back into classrooms. He intends this week to issue a legally enforceable emergency proclamation requiring school districts to offer at least two days a week of in-person instruction in every grade by no later than April 19. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.
Here’s what Washington state’s new Phase 3 of its COVID reopening plan means for you
Having a hard time keeping up with what is and isn’t allowed under the current phase of pandemic reopening? Here are the basics of Phase 3, which affects the entire state of Washington as of March 22, 2021. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (TVW)
To have all adults eligible for vaccine by May, Washington needs increased supply
In order to accomplish that goal in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee said the federal government “will need to come through with increased doses and infrastructure.” Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
Associated Press
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Aberdeen Daily World
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Auburn Reporter
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Editorial: Restore voting rights to those who served time
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Bainbridge Island Review
Attendance continues to be a concern at BISD
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Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
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State parks to reopen group campgrounds. Reservations open March 18
Whatcom sees 24 new confirmed COVID cases Friday, as area schools report new incidents
Whatcom County waits for COVID-19 vaccine availability to catch up with its capacity
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Saturday in Washington state
Governments delay access to public records during pandemic
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Here’s what Washington state’s new Phase 3 of its COVID reopening plan means for you
Schools required to offer both in-person and online learning to all students by April
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Some banks won’t process $1,400 stimulus checks until Wednesday. Why the delay?
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‘We’re not in the end zone yet’ on COVID pandemic in US, Fauci warns
Capital Press
Washington farm groups seek ‘seasonality’ in OT bill
H-2A employers critique farm labor bill
Columbian
COVID-19 even affects apples: Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage
In Our View: Congress should OK daylight saving time bill
Cheers & Jeers: Vaccine progress; virus still risk
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Reopening schools, reviving a drug law and debating taxes
Businesses and the homeless at odds over Everett ordinance
Snohomish County’s tourism workers feel hopeful, wary in 2021
Governor: All schools statewide must reopen by end of April
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International Examiner
ICHS begins administering Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Washington state COVID-19 cases holding steady, up in Kitsap
Officials grapple with questions raised by court voiding state’s drug possession law (Simmons)
News Tribune (subscription required)
With eviction crisis looming, Pierce County tenants and landlords urged to talk it out
Pierce County dam operator sued for third time after turf released in Puyallup River
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Puyallup School District’s COVID-19 cases increase as more kids return to the classroom
Tacoma sues over planned wastewater treatment requirements that could cost $1 billion
Editorial: Politicians playing favorites with Washington state wine industry leaves sour taste
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New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Europe Confronts a Third Wave of Infections
For Voting Rights Advocates, a ‘Once in a Generation Moment’ Looms
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Olympian (subscription required)
Here are the bills on homelessness that are still alive in the state legislature (Peterson, Ryu, Nguyen, Ormsny, Lovelett)
Here’s how Inslee’s schools order affects hybrid learning options in Thurston County
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Here’s what Washington state’s new Phase 3 of its COVID reopening plan means for you
Thurston County adds 17 COVID-19 cases, weekly total appears set to remain low
When will you get your $1,400 stimulus check? IRS’s ‘Get My Payment’ tool is now live
Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Weekend clinic vaccinates about 500
State’s only Native American lawmaker clears her own path (Lekanoff)
Washington State parks to start reopening later this month
Peninsula virus cases hit plateau
Op-Ed: To save family farms like mine, pass capital gains as emergency measure
Op-Ed: Legislature: Support Trust Land Transfer for state forests
Puget Sound Business Journal
Boeing nears $1.7B deal for P-8 military jets with Germany
Former ESD boss only makes veiled reference to agency’s crisis in resignation letter (Berry)
Inslee orders Washington K-12 students back to school
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Runta News
BUSINESS Taxi, For Hire, and TNC Drivers Finally Get Vaccine As Soon As Next Week
Seattle Times (subscription required)
With the Washington Legislature halfway through its session, here’s where policing bills stand (Johnson, Pedersen, Entenman, Nobles, Nguyen, Dhingra)
Opinion: In ‘infodemic,’ TVW to the rescue covering Washington state government
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Editorial: Strike deal for infrastructure, environment and jobs (Hobbs, Fey, Saldaña, Carlyle)
Skagit Valley Herald
Bill that would phase in overtime pay for agricultural workers moves forward (Lovelett)
Skagit County’s COVID-19 testing site closes as emphasis shifts to vaccinations
The Skanner
Lawmakers in Olympia on Verge of Major Policing Overhaul (Pedersen, Johnson)
South Seattle Emerald
Ground-breaking police accountability bills pass the House, await Senate consideration (Johnson)
Governor Inslee orders all students to have option of in-class instruction by April 19
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Homebound elders will be able to be vaccinated in their own homes
Spokesman Review
Spokane City Council considers formal acknowledgment of Native American land
Legislation to address child care shortages statewide moves forward as funding questions remains (Senn)
With bipartisan support in Congress for permanent daylight saving time, could this weekend’s time change be the last?
Gonzaga earns NCAA Tournament’s top overall seed, opens Saturday against Appalachian State or Norfolk State
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Tri-City Herald
Thoughts on the massive wind and solar farm? Benton County wants to hear them
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These Romanian men skimmed $100,000 from Tri-Cities bank accounts
Vancouver Business Journal
Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of recovery plan
PeaceHealth Family Birth Center named to list of nation’s best
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Athena-Weston schools promote superintendent from within district
Multi-car crash north of Milton-Freewater shuts down Highway 11
Marcus Whitman statue in D.C. may be relocated to Walla Walla
Walla Walla vaccine clinics expand eligibility in light of Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement
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Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima restaurateurs cautiously optimistic with fed loans and eased restrictions in sight
White Swan-based Black Lodge Singers celebrate another Grammy nomination
The Growth Gap: Childcare struggles during extraordinary times
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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington student advocacy group pushes for full return to in-person learning
Rallies in King County call attention to attacks on Asian Americans during pandemic
13 arrested for property damage, assault after destructive march in Seattle
What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud
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New Kirkland Community Court aims to help nonviolent offenders avoid incarceration
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Everett could ban homeless street camps through ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance
New push to vaccinate educators against coronavirus
Police arrest 13 during demonstration that turned destructive
AG wants additional $2.8M in legal fees from Tim Eyman
Seattle opens mass vaccination site at Lumen Field Event Center
Health officials concerned about post-spring break surge in COVID-19 cases
Encampment to be cleared in Bellingham
Weekend COVID-19 vaccination clinic held for Snohomish School District employees
Families of Black males killed by police want sheriff out
Gov. Inslee will sign emergency proclamation that schools must offer remote, in-person learning options
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Extra doses of COVID-19 vaccine given out at end of day
WSU no longer requiring SAT and ACT for admission
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
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1,000 educators, child care providers receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Seattle clinic
Mariners, Sounders allowing limited fans at games after Washington moves to Phase 3
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The doctor who helps save doctors found herself in greater demand during the pandemic
Inslee says he will require schools to offer some in-person instruction in April
You still have to spring forward this weekend despite state votes to ditch the switch
KUOW FM
PHOTOS: Mass vaccinations begin at Seattle’s Lumen Field
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Pandemic updates for the Northwest
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Inslee to sign emergency proclamation requiring schools to offer increased in-person learning opportunities
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Crosscut
Planned Parenthood closes 3 clinics in WA, citing low Medicaid rates (Macri, Cody, Rolfes)
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MyNorthwest
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To have all adults eligible for vaccine by May, Washington needs increased supply
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Gov. Inslee issues proclamation requiring schools to offer in-person classes with hybrid model
WA Rep. Smith proposes bill to divert funds to unarmed 911 response efforts
Group sues Washington state, pair of counties over drug possession cases
Slog
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