Washington’s statewide eviction moratorium expiration looms
Almost exactly a year ago, on March 18, Gov. Jay Inslee made it temporarily illegal for landlords to evict their tenants over an inability to pay. Since then, Inslee repeatedly has extended the moratorium, sometimes with just a few hours to spare. Continue reading at The Columbian. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)
Local leaders react to Atlanta killings
On Wednesday, Robert Aaron Long was charged with killing 8 people in three Atlanta-area spas. Seven of them were women, 6 of Asian descent. Long told police his killing spree was not motivated by race, but instead claimed to have “sex addiction” and lashed out as what he saw as sources of temptation. Continue reading at KIRO 7 News. (Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland/Facebook)
Editorial: COVID-19 shows too many Washington workers unsafe, under pressure to stay silent
Whistleblowers at Washington workplaces typically come out of the woodwork for a variety of safety concerns, from asbestos exposure to hazardous trenches on construction sites. But the pandemic that erupted a year ago has challenged the state’s response to safety complaints in unprecedented ways. It’s been a “stress test to the system,” according to one official at the state Department of Labor & Industries. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (AP)
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WA ethnic studies graduation requirement gaining support
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Aberdeen Daily World
Hoquiam High students will stay remain remote until after spring break
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
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Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
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Columbian
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The Daily News
Grocery workers, others in congregate settings eligible for COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday
El Sol De Yakima (available in English via Google Translate)
Community vaccination center opens in Yakima
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Everett Herald (subscription required)
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High Country News
The Biden administration’s critical role in Indian Country
Kitsap Sun
Halloween 2016 shooter not guilty by reason of insanity
News Tribune (subscription required)
Whatcom legislator missed floor votes during travel to El Salvador (Billig)
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Editorial: COVID-19 shows too many Washington workers unsafe, under pressure to stay silent (Keiser)
New York Times
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North American Post
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Olympian (subscription required)
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Wednesday in Washington state
Here’s what you can and can’t do at restaurants, bars in Washington’s Phase 3
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Whatcom state senator unable to connect for remote floor debate March 3
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Peninsula Daily News
Vaccination appointments open now for the next tier
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Port Townsend Leader
New COVID-19 infection discovered in south Jefferson County
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Chimacum COVID-19 vaccination clinic planned for March 21
Puget Sound Business Journal
Report: Boeing inspecting cockpit windows on 787 Dreamliner
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Runta News
Rep. Bass Introduces Resolution Calling For International Action to Fight COVID–19 Across Africa
Seattle Times (subscription required)
As Seattle’s LGBTQ+ nightlife venues face closure, the community could lose crucial safe spaces
Now that Washington’s drug possession law has been struck down, swamped legal system faces massive do-over
‘Major area’ of Seattle would be restricted to most cars under city’s new, greener transportation plan
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Pregnant people become eligible for vaccine in Washington
Editorial: State’s windfall another strike against capital-gains tax (Rolfes, Frame)
Skagit Valley Herald
Studies: Noise from Navy’s Growler jets could impact wildlife
South Seattle Emerald
Seattle Public Library global reading challenge offers first all-BIPOC book selection
What’s next in King County’s path to ending youth detention?
Opinion: Help is here for Washington state families with the American Rescue Plan
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Spokesman Review
Washington to see $3 billion revenue boost, following similar trends nationwide as states prepare for more federal funds
Downtown stadium plan gets heavy support in public hearings
Pregnant women, at higher risk for severe COVID-19, can now get a vaccine
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Community leaders say harassment of people of Asian heritage also rising in Spokane
Tri-City Herald
Franklin County has 2nd lowest COVID vaccine rate in WA. Here’s why
Here’s what you can and can’t do at restaurants, bars in Washington’s Phase 3
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Tri-Cities tax preparer bilked $195,000 from IRS with inflated returns for clients
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Tri-City driver arrested for pointing gun in I-182 road rage incident
Vancouver Business Journal
New web portal helps equip young people for a post-pandemic future
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Former Kmart makes way for new apartments
1 new coronavirus case in Walla Walla County Wednesday, no new deaths
Washington State Patrol warns against drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day
Walla Walla VA now vaccinating enrolled veterans of all ages
Washington Post (subscription required)
The long, ugly history of anti-Asian racism and violence in the U.S.
Trump faces an onslaught of legal problems, as investigations and dozens of lawsuits trail him from Washington to Florida
Yakima Herald Republic
Agriculture industry, farmworker advocates craft efforts to get workers vaccinated
New variant of COVID-19 found in Yakima County; health district encourages extra vigilance
Yakima County commissioners nix 911 contract with AMR, plan to reopen selection process
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KING5 TV (NBC)
Appointments still open as 740,000 more Washingtonians become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
Seattle mayor, police chief vow increased patrols in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes
US borders with Canada, Mexico to remain closed through at least April 21
Everett City Council passes controversial ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Local leaders react to Atlanta killings
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Washington starts next phase for COVID-19 vaccinations
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
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Everett council votes to ban sitting, laying down in areas of the city
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KNKX FM
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IRS Postpones Tax Filing Deadline To May 17
KUOW FM
Couples, families separated by U.S.-Canada border closure find oasis at Peace Arch park
Pandemic blog: Updates for the Northwest
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KXLY (ABC)
Spokane’s Asian American community shares resources to combat anti-Asian violence in wake of shootings
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NBC Right Now
Ag work week bill passed by Senate (Keiser, Van De Wege, Saldana)
NW Public Radio
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Washington lawmakers get good news on state revenues (Rolfes)
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WA school districts depending on federal relief to pay for reopening
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The Showdown in Olympia Over Police Violence (Pedersen)
StatNews
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West Seattle Blog
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