Demand for child care ramps up as schools let out, Washington state reopens
With school out for the summer and the state edging closer to fully reopening, demand for child care is on the rise throughout Washington, even as capacity remains low. Child Care Aware of Washington’s Family Center, which connects families to open child care spots, has seen a significant increase in calls. “Some callers are looking for summer care options now that schools have closed,” said CCA of Washington’s communications manager, Marcia Jacobs. Continue reading at Yakima Herald-Republic. (Amanda Ray)
WA state reopens from most COVID restrictions Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
Wednesday is a big day for Washington. The state will lift its COVID-19 restrictions on masks, social distancing and capacity limitations, many of which have been in place for more than a year. As Gov. Jay Inslee’s office spokesperson Tara Lee put it on Monday: “Generally, almost everything is back to normal” as of June 30. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.
Extreme heat’s impact on Northwest infrastructure gives a taste of climate change
Monday marked another day of record heat in the Northwest, with plenty of problems to go around. The weather station at Sea-Tac Airport recorded a high of 108 degrees, a new all-time record. As officials opened cooling shelters for people, impacts on infrastructure began to pile up as well. Continue reading at KING 5.
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