Inslee: More counties can expedite reopening process Ten additional counties in Washington can apply to move to the second stage of the state’s economic reopening plan, based on new guidelines… READ MORE

Elective surgeries, dental services can resume, Inslee announces Elective surgeries and dental services can resume as long as providers comply with health and safety protocols to guard against COVID-19, Gov…. READ MORE

Mountain of change: 40 years after the eruption of Mount St. Helens, the volcano’s story is still being told The black-and-white images of the 16-mile high stanchion of ash give… READ MORE

Washington halts unemployment payments for 2 days after finding $1.6 million in fraudulent claims amid coronavirus pandemic Washington state officials said Thursday they’re stopping unemployment payments for two days while… READ MORE

State agencies told to find almost $2 billion in savings, freeze hiring Gov. Jay Inslee ordered Washington agencies on Wednesday to look for some $1.9 billion in budget cuts and… READ MORE