Tag: washington state
-
D.C. cities reconsider relationship with Russian sister cities
After Governor Inslee called on state agencies to sever ties with Russia last month, cities in Washington must now decide whether they will also cut ties ... -
Washington State to Strengthen Abortion Protections Ahead of Planned Ramp – Slog
In what’s shaping up to be a not-so-stellar session for progressive politics, HB 1851 looks like one of the good and urgent bills Democrats pushed through ... -
Worried in part about the “outrage component,” a Washington advisory group did not recommend required COVID vaccines for children. So what’s the next step?
After lengthy meetings and a slew of data presentations, a state advisory group voted late last month not to recommend adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the ... -
Latest Washington State Coronavirus, COVID-19 Cases, Deaths
the Washington State Department of Health reported 1,876 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Since Wednesday, the state preliminary count of deaths was 11,954. That number ... -
What works — and what doesn’t — in Washington state’s pioneering publicly-optional health insurance plan
With prospects for the United States adopting a single-payer “Medicare for All” program dim, proponents of health care reform have instead turned to a government-designed insurance ... -
Two opioid bills make their way through the Washington Legislature – State of Reform
A bill that would allow registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to administer opioid overdose medications like naloxone in emergency rooms was having an effect public ... -
Racquetball, broken records and small town Mississippi: Former Washington State coach Jim Walden has a deep-rooted history with Joe Burrow’s family | Washington State University
Two weeks ago, at one point, as Jim Burrow was sorting through the relentless stream of messages arriving on his phone after his son, Joe, led ... -
The coalition supports “Move Ahead Washington”
Workers, businesses and environmental interests back bold transport package OLYMPIA (February 9, 2022) — A Move Ahead Washington package unveiled Tuesday by Transportation Committee Chairs Sen. ... -
Delaire, Ingram and Keefe lead Stanford over Washington 87-69
Stanford head coach Jerod Haase gestures toward the players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in Stanford, Calif. on Sunday, ... -
8 new COVID deaths for Tri-City, WA, but new vaccinations on the rise
A woman in her 20s was among eight new deaths in the Tri-Cities area announced this week due to COVID-19. Eight is one of the highest ... -
Parts of Palouse Falls State Park, WA, will close permanently
The public will be banned from hiking in potentially dangerous areas of Palouse Falls State Park in eastern Washington after four people died in the park ... -
Washington schools call for votes on special polling levies
Several schools offer levies for special elections Washington school districts are asking voters to support big projects. Dozens of bail applications and levies are on the ... -
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium to serve the entire state
It’s official – the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium now serves the entire Evergreen State. For years, the Cancer Consortium — made up of Fred ... -
Can a new bridge help Oregon meet its climate goals?
PORTLAND, OR (Portland Grandstand) – As transportation officials in Oregon and Washington plan to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River, critics and ... -
Southwest Idaho is back to crisis standards, while the rest of the state remains in a ‘fragile’ situation
Omicron is hitting the Idaho health system hard, as staff call in sick with exposures, the blood supply is low, and the number of Idahoans testing ... -
Murder hornets in PNW? Washington officials say 2022 will be a test year
The hunt for Asian giant hornets remained quiet in Washington after the third nest was eradicated in 2021, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone by: Amanda ... -
William Leggett Obituary (1935 – 2022) – Pasco, WA
William “Bill” Vern Leggett June 9, 1935 – January 7, 2022 Pasco, Wash. – William “Bill” Leggett died on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age ... -
Washington hospitals issue urgent appeal to public amid spike in COVID-19
Washington state hospitals issued an urgent appeal to the public on Saturday asking residents to do their part and reduce pressure on healthcare facilities overwhelmed by ... -
Washington judges uphold $18 million fine in GMO labeling case
FILE – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks with reporters, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, during a press conference in Seattle. In a 5-4 decision Thursday, January ... -
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more vets
It may have taken a pandemic to shine a light on the importance of veterinary medicine. As more people worked from home or left the workforce ... -
Washington Governor calls on lawmakers for “bold” action
Washington State Patrol Soldiers stand near the State Seal in the Rotunda of the Legislative Building on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, ahead of Governor Jay Inslee’s ... -
Washington lawmakers launch mostly remote session
Washington state lawmakers have entered a new legislative session amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and much of their work will be done remotely as leaders attempt ... -
What is nature without its wolves?
[ad_1] For millennia, wolves have occupied almost every land now designated as Wilderness in the western United States except the California coast. Yet today, less than ... -
Pandemic remains backdrop as WA lawmakers open new session
[ad_1] A lone worker walks the floor of the Washington Senate on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., As the room prepares ... -
Is everything more expensive? From food to rent to gasoline, Clark County residents pay more for necessities
[ad_1] In 2020, landowners served by Vancouver public schools recorded a rate of $ 3.08 per $ 1,000 of assessed value by combining an O&M fee, ... -
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19> Washington State Department of Health
[ad_1] For immediate release: December 30, 2021 (21-264) Contact: DOH Communications What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department ... -
3 more college football games canceled due to Covid-19
[ad_1] The Annapolis, Md., Military Bowl, featuring Boston College and East Carolina University, will not be played on Monday, officials said. The first Fenway Bowl in ... -
WSU Tri-Cities student overcomes health challenges to graduate
[ad_1] Pasco, WA Climaco Abarca isn’t sure what he hit when he dived in the river near Burbank at the age of 15. He remembers that ... -
Obanor Helps No.25 Texas Tech Rout Eastern Washington 78-46
[ad_1] Rylan Bergersen (11) of East Washington fouls Texas Tech’s Kevin Obanor (0) by bouncing the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball ... -
Women # 20 BYU defeat Washington State 71-53
[ad_1] PROVO, Utah Paisley Harding scored 20 points, Tegan Graham added 15 and BYU, 20th, escaped for a 71-53 victory over Washington State on Saturday. Shaylee ... -
Over 11 million doses of COVID vaccine administered in Western Australia in past year
[ad_1] OLYMPIA, Wash. Since the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Washington state a year ago, more than 11.3 million doses of the vaccine have ... -
A Nevada road trip on the rapidly evolving electric car charging network
[ad_1] YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA – On a hot November afternoon, I pulled into a Target parking lot on my first electric car trip. It was Thanksgiving ... -
Williams leads balanced attack as Washington St dominates Weber
[ad_1] PULLMAN, Wash. Noah Williams scored 17 points, Mouhamed Gueye scored his first double-double and Washington State handed Weber State its first loss of the season, ... -
A Double Dragon restaurant in Kennewick WA damaged by fire
[ad_1] Kennewick, WA The Double Dragon, a Kennewick restaurant loved by many, is closed after a fire on Tuesday morning damaged its kitchen. But fire chief ... -
Omicron variant is found in Washington state, details of cases unknown
[ad_1] The omicron variant landed in Washington state over the weekend in people from three different counties in the Puget Sound area. The Department of Health ... -
Three takeaways from Biden’s Omicron winter plan – State of Reform
[ad_1] Today, the Biden administration announced a new plan to fight Omicron variant after case detection in US The plan includes several elements that will impact ... -
Heavy rains and rising river waters cause more flooding in saturated communities in northwest Washington
[ad_1] Heavy rains and gusts have caused flooding and power outages in parts of northwest Washington, including communities still reeling from the devastating flooding two weeks ... -
Washington Volleyball Celebrates Pac-12 Title After Victory Over Washington State
[ad_1] What a Saturday afternoon for Emma Calle, Samantha Drechsel and Lauren Sanders, senior fifth year UW volleyball players. It was Senior Day at Alaska Airlines ... -
Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington Secretary of State | Local
[ad_1] OLYMPIA – Washington State Senator Steve Hobbs (D-Lake Stevens) was sworn in as Washington’s 16th Secretary of State on Monday. He replaces Kim Wyman, who ... -
Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington Secretary of State
[ad_1] OLYMPIA, Washington, November 22, 2021 – State Senator Steve Hobbs (D-Lake Stevens) was sworn in on Monday as Washington’s 16th Secretary of State. He replaces ... -
Battle Ground HealthCare opens new location
[ad_1] Sebastian Rubino / [email protected] This month, Battle Ground HealthCare has opened a new location on 1910 SW Ninth Ave. at Battle Ground. The clinic was ... -
East Washington Walla Walla Veterans Struggle to Find the Right Mental Health Care | Mental Health
[ad_1] Veteran care is a very familiar topic to Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Along with United States Senator Patty Murray, United States Representative for the 5th District ... -
Committee Week: Emissions, Zoning, Evictions
[ad_1] Following on from our story from yesterday on this week’s committee meetings, we bring you information from two other sessions. This week alone there will ... -
New health plan requirements and other updates | Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
[ad_1] This notice provides a summary of recent developments impacting the Affordable Care Act (“ACAâ€) requirements applicable to employers, as well as other recent changes impacting ... -
Colorado Officials Hear Options on Gray Wolf Restoration | Wyoming News
[ad_1] By JAMES ANDERSON, Associated Press DENVER (AP) – As gray wolves come under pressure from federal deregistration and increased hunting in some Rocky Mountain states, ... -
Washington State and KY Volunteer Fire Services received response equipment and helmets via MSA and DuPont Globe Gear Giveaway
[ad_1] MSA, DuPont and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are helping volunteer fire departments obtain much-needed gear through the Globe Gear Giveaway from MSA and ... -
Nearly 50,000 people still have no electricity after storm in Washington state
[ad_1] Nearly 50,000 electricity customers in Washington state still had no electricity on Tuesday after days of heavy rain triggered mudslides and flooding and forced the ... -
Senator Steve Hobbs discusses decarbonization and transportation
[ad_1] Senator Steve Hobbs (D-Lake Stevens) was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as Secretary of State for Washington, leaving the Legislature and his role as Chairman ... -
COVID trends stabilize in Washington state as other respiratory viruses gain momentum
[ad_1] As COVID-19 trends in Washington state continue to peak at high levels – with some “slight” declines – state health officials said Wednesday morning that ... -
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Refuge from the “Toxic” Law Enforcement Environment in Western Washington State | Columbia Basin
[ad_1] DAVENPORT – Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers is quick to welcome those who feel they have been wronged by their towns, counties and communities in ... -
2 Democrats seek to overthrow McMorris Rodgers in WA-05
[ad_1] November 9, 2021 1:54 PM Posted: November 9, 2021 1:54 PM SPOKANE, Wash. – A lawyer and marketer have announced their candidacy to represent Washington’s ... -
Governor of Washington signs executive order for electric fleet
[ad_1] OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed an executive order that aims to transition the state government to a fully electric vehicle fleet by ... -
Tri-Cities runners claim high school cross country titles
[ad_1] Kennewick High senior Macy Marquardt won a title Saturday at the WIAA State High School Cross Country Championships in Pasco. Jeff Morrow It seemed appropriate, ... -
US government works to ‘cocoon’ old Hanford nuclear reactors
[ad_1] SPOKANE, Washington (AP) – The costs of cleaning up a massive nuclear weapons complex in Washington state are typically expressed in the hundreds of billions ... -
Vets in short supply: pandemic stress exacerbates animal health care challenges
[ad_1] By RICK SINNETT, Contributing WriterPosted on November 3, 2021 Vets in short supply Pandemic stress exacerbates challenges in animal health care SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The ... -
You were elected: and now?
[ad_1] November 1, 2021 through MRSC Insight Category: Elections , Administrative and elected officials Congratulations! You have been elected. The public wants to know more about ... -
WA wonders how to handle upcoming Medicaid opt-outs – State of Reform
[ad_1] Following a federal declaration of emergency in March 2020, millions of Americans signed up for Medicaid due to job loss and continued coverage requirements. Up ... -
Federal judge rejects offer to stop Washington’s vaccine mandate
[ad_1] SPOKANE, Wash. A federal judge in eastern Washington on Monday rejected an offer by firefighters, state soldiers and others to suspend Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ... -
New redistribution proposal would create a Latin American majority by voting age in the 14th | Local
[ad_1] A new map from Washington Redistribution Commissioner Brady Piñero Walkinshaw creates a Latin American majority district for citizens of voting age in the Yakima Valley. ... -
Keep your head out !. Learn more about the lead threat… | by the Washington State Department of Health | Connection to public health | October 2021
[ad_1] Learn about the threat of lead poisoning in your neighborhood The threat of lead poisoning is real in Washington State, especially in older homes. This ... -
Illinois Democrats unveil updated congressional maps – NBC Chicago
[ad_1] Illinois Democrats have unveiled updated congressional maps that feature a second Chicago-area district with Latin American leanings and could mean primary showdowns for two incumbent ... -
Washington state fans support squad after Rolovich move
[ad_1] Washington state fan Joe Trull speaks with The Associated Press about the sacking this week of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches ... -
Washington St welcomes BYU in game 1 since Rolovich sacked
[ad_1] BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) looks to pitch against Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct.16, 2021, in ... -
‘I love Pullman. It’s okay with me.’ Washington State Interim Coach Jake Dickert Has Paid His Dues During Steady Rise in the Coaching Ladder
[ad_1] PULLMAN – When Jake Dickert’s coaching career is over, he imagines his retired days will be spent relaxing on a porch, soaking up the calming ... -
1,887 WA workers laid off, quit because of vaccination warrant
[ad_1] item OLYMPIA, Wash. – More than 1,800 Washington state employees have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, data showed ... -
Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting players
[ad_1] Washington State defensive coordinator and linebacker coach Jake Dickert, center, stand on the field during a break in the second half of an NCAA college ... -
Unemployment benefits uncertain for Washington workers who quit or are fired for vaccination mandates
[ad_1] As the vaccination deadline for thousands of workers in Washington state rolled on Monday, officials warned those resigning or being fired because of Gov. Jay ... -
Pacific fishermen to gain half a million acres of protected critical habitat in California
[ad_1] OAKLAND, California.— After years of efforts by the Center for Biological Diversity and other conservation groups, the US Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed to ... -
For the first time in a decade, Washington wildlife officials take a sample of chronic wasting disease on the day the deer hunting season opens
[ad_1] For the first time in a decade, Washington wildlife officials searched for a fatal neurological disease when the modern deer hunting season opened on Saturday. ... -
Thermophilic bacteria kill thousands of Washington salmon
[ad_1] It is estimated that 2,500 chinook salmon died before they could reach their spawning grounds in Whatcom County in September. Lummi Nation officials say a ... -
Credit unions in Alaska and Washington plan to merge
[ad_1] SPOKANE, Wash. Two credit unions, one based in Washington state and the other in Alaska, said Thursday they are seeking regulatory approval for their intention ... -
Vaccine proof or negative test required at major WA events
[ad_1] Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, seen here in June 2021, on Thursday announced new proof of vaccine requirements for attendees at large halls across the state. ... -
New survey reveals vaccination rates in Washington health system – KIRO 7 news Seattle
[ad_1] The Washington Hospital Association released the results of a survey that detailed vaccination rates in hospitals and healthcare systems in Washington. The survey was conducted ... -
Staffing has always been a challenge in long-term care facilities – the vaccination mandate could make matters worse
[ad_1] Long-term care facilities could face a serious staff shortage this fall as Governor Inslee’s vaccination mandate takes effect Oct. 18. Robin Dale, CEO of the ... -
Vaccination rates increase at WA locations ahead of deadline
[ad_1] OLYMPIA, Wash. COVID-19 vaccination rates at state agencies in Washington have increased in recent weeks, ahead of a deadline for workers to be fully vaccinated ... -
Washington State Patrol COVID-19 vaccination rate drops to 93% as state deadline approaches
[ad_1] OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol said on Wednesday that 93% of its employees had been vaccinated against COVID-19 under Governor Jay Inslee’s tenure for ... -
Senate confirms first Native American judge in Washington
[ad_1] SEATTLE The Senate confirmed on Tuesday that Seattle attorney Lauren King was the first Native American federal judge in Washington state. King has served as ... -
UW Joins USAID’s $ 125 Million Project to Detect Emerging Viruses with Pandemic Potential
[ad_1] Health and Medicine | Press releases | Population health | Public health | Research October 5, 2021 USAID DEEP VZN scientists hope to collect more ... -
Community honors Washington State soldier who died of COVID
[ad_1] Members of the Washington State Patrol Honor Guard carefully remove an American flag covering Coffin Carrying Soldier Eric Gunderson during a memorial service, Monday, October ... -
‘Obviously partisan’: what lawmakers in southwest Washington say about redistribution
[ad_1] The Washington State Capitol in Olympia. Austin Jenkins / Northwestern News Network When it comes to their own districts, lawmakers in southwest Washington say they’re ... -
To tackle the mental health crisis, invest in proven approaches
[ad_1] We have a mental health crisis in the Northwest, across the country and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for our ... -
Free Medical, Dental and Vision Clinic Draws Large People to Washington County Fairgrounds | Local
[ad_1] Buffalo dentist Jenna McCune speaks with a patient, who asked not to be named, before starting treatment at RAM’s dental clinic on Saturday at the ... -
Nick Brown and Vanessa Waldref confirmed as American lawyers
[ad_1] SEATTLE (AP) – The United States Senate has confirmed two top attorneys for the Department of Justice in Washington state. Nick Brown, former general counsel ... -
former office manager sentenced to 12 months in prison for defrauding Medicaid through dental office | USAO-DC
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Mahsa Azimirad, the former office manager of Universal Smiles, a Washington, DC-based dental practice, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison on ... -
COVID-19 Deaths Much Higher in Republican Washington Counties, Analysis Finds
[ad_1] COVID-19’s “fifth wave” death toll hits Republican counties in Washington much harder than Democrats, new analysis shows. As of this week, the death rate for ... -
Seattle health data startup Truveta secures investment from Microsoft, forms partnership
[ad_1] Truveta CEO Terry Myerson. (Photo Truveta) Based in Seattle Truveta will leverage Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to analyze health data in a new partnership with ... -
The number of COVID hospitals improves in Washington state
[ad_1] SEATTLE Washington state officials said Monday that COVID-19 hospital admission rates “looked better,” but hospitalizations still remain high. Cassie Sauer, CEO of the Washington State ... -
The number of COVID hospitals improves in Washington state | Washington News
[ad_1] SEATTLE (AP) – Authorities in Washington state said Monday that COVID-19 hospital admission rates “looked better” but hospitalizations still remain high. Cassie Sauer, CEO of ... -
WA’s plastic bag ban begins October 1, adds bag fee
[ad_1] Single-use plastic bags, like those commonly found in grocery stores, are banned under a new Washington state law that comes into effect on October 1. ... -
Federal officials urged to end state funding for wildlife management in response to extreme wolf destruction programs
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – State gaming agencies could lose a substantial portion of their budgets to eradicate their wolf populations under a proposal presented by the Global ... -
Health unions say Washington hospitals are “on the brink of crisis”
[ad_1] Washington hospitals have spent the last month enduring the biggest wave of COVID-19 cases to date, and the increase is prompting healthcare workers’ unions to ... -
Pawn helps Utah rally with Washington 24-13
[ad_1] SALT LAKE CITY TJ Pledger rushed for 117 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as Utah came back from behind to beat Washington State 24-13 on ... -
Two people from Benton, Franklin in hospital with West Nile virus
[ad_1] Two people from the Tri-Cities area have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, the Benton Franklin Health District announced Friday. The two new cases were ... -
Tribe takes milestone to resume whaling off Washington
[ad_1] CORRECT DECISION DATE – FILE – In this May 17, 1999 file photo, two Makah Indian whalers stand on top of the carcass of a ... -
Even in the greenest places, phasing out natural gas isn’t easy
[ad_1] Buildings are a formidable source of pollution that warms the planet: their use of fossil fuels represents nearly a tenth of American emissions – a ... -
Washington state eviction protections extended through October 31
[ad_1] A sign directs motorists to a COVID-19 testing site on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Tukwila, Washington, south of Seattle. (AP Photo / Ted S. ... -
New rules help open WA’s pot industry to those with criminal records
[ad_1] Right now, a past felony conviction may be enough to prevent people from getting a license they need to grow, process, or sell cannabis on ... -
Q&A: Senator Emily Randall on Higher Education
[ad_1] Senator Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) is chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. In this role, she thinks about ways to increase ... -
These are the ripple effects of overcrowded Washington hospitals
[ad_1] Your browser does not support the audio element. The overcrowded hospitals we’ve been telling you about for weeks have ripple effects in the community – ... -
Immigrant rights activist targeted by deportation may stay
[ad_1] FILE – In this March 15, 2018 file photo, immigrant rights activist Maru Mora Villalpando speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Immigration Court building in ... -
Governor of Washington asks federal government for help with medical personnel | Govt. & Politics
[ad_1] OLYMPIA, Washington (AP) – Washington Governor Jay Inlsee has called on the federal government to help staff hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to ... -
USC Pick vs.Washington State: Top Bets, Current Odds, Injury Updates & More For Saturday’s Game
[ad_1] It has been a tumultuous week for the USC Trojans and lost in the fires of a coach change is a trip to the Pacific ... -
Newman Lake Harmful Algae Alert
[ad_1] Kelli Hawkins | [email protected] | 509.324.1539, c.509.994.8968 SRHD advises the public to take precautions SPOKANE, Wash. – Based on guidance from the Spokane Regional Health ... -
Idaho – CNN
[ad_1] “It’s terrible. I don’t know if people understand the gravity of the situation,” Cassie Sauer, executive director of the Washington State Hospital Association, told CNN ... -
Seattle area carpenters go on strike
[ad_1] A carpenters strike in Washington state is expected to slow work on hundreds of construction projects in the region. Carpenters say they are pushing for ... -
Officials: More than 20 people with COVID attended the WA State Fair
[ad_1] Almost two weeks after the start of the Washington State Fair, there are a number of COVID-19 contact tracing investigations involving fair trade workers and ... -
The shore of the Columbia River in Richland, WA ordered closure for toxic algae
[ad_1] Richland, WA The Benton Franklin Health District ordered part of the Columbia River shoreline in Richland closed on Thursday evening due to toxic bacteria in ... -
Seattle area to require COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor sites
[ad_1] Customers at restaurants, gyms and other indoor venues in the Seattle area will soon be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination under a new ... -
USC take on Washington St in game opener under Donte Williams
[ad_1] Southern California interim football head coach Donte Williams smiles as he answers questions after practice on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Los Angeles. Williams became ... -
The unemployment rate in Washington in August was 5.1%; 16,800 jobs added
[ad_1] OLYMPIA, Wash. Washington’s unemployment rate remained at 5.1% and the state created 16,800 jobs last month, officials said on Wednesday. The job security department said ...
:quality(70)/d1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net/11-16-2020/t_bcea6c4c7cfa4cf19a2b32ef6618cb9f_name_Moderna_says_early_analysis_shows_COVID1_5fb26e53eafdf2701d5425dc_1_Nov_16_2020_12_29_21_poster.jpg)
