$2.1 billion in unemployment benefits paid in Washington More than $2.1 billion has been paid out to people seeking unemployment benefits in Washington state during the coronavirus pandemic, with more…
Shewmake brings together workers and policymakers to find solutions to Intalco closure
OLYMPIA – Representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Whatcom) virtually convened Intalco workers, labor representatives, Alcoa corporate representatives, economists and a bipartisan group of local, state, and federal policymakers to discuss potential solutions…
Thursday, May 7
Long-term care facilities linked to 61% of WA virus deaths More than 60% of coronavirus deaths in Washington are linked to long-term care facilities and authorities say more than 250…
Wednesday, May 6
Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet Washington state’s phased reopening gets formally under way Tuesday, May 5 — although it may be June 1 before hair salons…
Tuesday, May 5
UW model predicts thousands more COVID-19 deaths nationwide as restrictions ease An influential model predicting outcomes of COVID-19 cases in terms of peaks and deaths updated its numbers Monday to…