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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?
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 two ... -
Pandemic remains backdrop as WA lawmakers open new session
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 for ... -
Is everything more expensive? From food to rent to gasoline, Clark County residents pay more for necessities
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, a ... -
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19> Washington State Department of Health
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 of ... -
3 more college football games canceled due to Covid-19
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 Boston ... -
WSU Tri-Cities student overcomes health challenges to graduate
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 he ... -
Obanor Helps No.25 Texas Tech Rout Eastern Washington 78-46
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 game ... -
Women # 20 BYU defeat Washington State 71-53
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 Gonzales ... -
Over 11 million doses of COVID vaccine administered in Western Australia in past year
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 been ... -
A Nevada road trip on the rapidly evolving electric car charging network
YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA – On a hot November afternoon, I pulled into a Target parking lot on my first electric car trip. It was Thanksgiving week, ... -
Williams leads balanced attack as Washington St dominates Weber
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, 94-60 ... -
A Double Dragon restaurant in Kennewick WA damaged by fire
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 Chad ... -
Omicron variant is found in Washington state, details of cases unknown
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 confirmed ... -
Three takeaways from Biden’s Omicron winter plan – State of Reform
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 health ... -
Heavy rains and rising river waters cause more flooding in saturated communities in northwest Washington
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 ago. ... -
Washington Volleyball Celebrates Pac-12 Title After Victory Over Washington State
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 Arena, ... -
Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington Secretary of State | Local
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 resigned ... -
Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington Secretary of State
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 Kim ... -
Battle Ground HealthCare opens new location
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 started ... -
East Washington Walla Walla Veterans Struggle to Find the Right Mental Health Care | Mental Health
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 of ... -
Committee Week: Emissions, Zoning, Evictions
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 be ... -
New health plan requirements and other updates | Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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 employer ... -
Colorado Officials Hear Options on Gray Wolf Restoration | Wyoming News
By JAMES ANDERSON, Associated Press DENVER (AP) – As gray wolves come under pressure from federal deregistration and increased hunting in some Rocky Mountain states, Colorado ... -
Washington State and KY Volunteer Fire Services received response equipment and helmets via MSA and DuPont Globe Gear Giveaway
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 DuPont. ... -
Nearly 50,000 people still have no electricity after storm in Washington state
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 closure ... -
Senator Steve Hobbs discusses decarbonization and transportation
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 of ... -
COVID trends stabilize in Washington state as other respiratory viruses gain momentum
As COVID-19 trends in Washington state continue to peak at high levels – with some “slight” declines – state health officials said Wednesday morning that there ... -
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Refuge from the “Toxic” Law Enforcement Environment in Western Washington State | Columbia Basin
DAVENPORT – Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers is quick to welcome those who feel they have been wronged by their towns, counties and communities in the ... -
2 Democrats seek to overthrow McMorris Rodgers in WA-05
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 Fifth ... -
Governor of Washington signs executive order for electric fleet
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 2035. ... -
Tri-Cities runners claim high school cross country titles
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, after ... -
US government works to ‘cocoon’ old Hanford nuclear reactors
SPOKANE, Washington (AP) – The costs of cleaning up a massive nuclear weapons complex in Washington state are typically expressed in the hundreds of billions of ... -
Vets in short supply: pandemic stress exacerbates animal health care challenges
By RICK SINNETT, Contributing WriterPosted on November 3, 2021 Vets in short supply Pandemic stress exacerbates challenges in animal health care SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The increased ... -
You were elected: and now?
November 1, 2021 through MRSC Insight Category: Elections , Administrative and elected officials Congratulations! You have been elected. The public wants to know more about your ... -
WA wonders how to handle upcoming Medicaid opt-outs – State of Reform
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 to ... -
Federal judge rejects offer to stop Washington’s vaccine mandate
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 for ... -
New redistribution proposal would create a Latin American majority by voting age in the 14th | Local
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. A ... -
Keep your head out !. Learn more about the lead threat… | by the Washington State Department of Health | Connection to public health | October 2021
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 week ... -
Illinois Democrats unveil updated congressional maps – NBC Chicago
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 Democrats ... -
Washington state fans support squad after Rolovich move
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 for ... -
Washington St welcomes BYU in game 1 since Rolovich sacked
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 Waco, ... -
‘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
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 views ... -
1,887 WA workers laid off, quit because of vaccination warrant
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 Tuesday. ... -
Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting players
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 football ... -
Unemployment benefits uncertain for Washington workers who quit or are fired for vaccination mandates
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 Inslee’s ... -
Pacific fishermen to gain half a million acres of protected critical habitat in California
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 designate ... -
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
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. Washington ... -
Thermophilic bacteria kill thousands of Washington salmon
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 triple ... -
Credit unions in Alaska and Washington plan to merge
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 to ... -
Vaccine proof or negative test required at major WA events
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. Ted ... -
New survey reveals vaccination rates in Washington health system – KIRO 7 news Seattle
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 after ... -
Staffing has always been a challenge in long-term care facilities – the vaccination mandate could make matters worse
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 Washington ... -
Vaccination rates increase at WA locations ahead of deadline
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 or ... -
Washington State Patrol COVID-19 vaccination rate drops to 93% as state deadline approaches
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 state ... -
Senate confirms first Native American judge in Washington
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 a ... -
UW Joins USAID’s $ 125 Million Project to Detect Emerging Viruses with Pandemic Potential
Health and Medicine | Press releases | Population health | Public health | Research October 5, 2021 USAID DEEP VZN scientists hope to collect more than ... -
Community honors Washington State soldier who died of COVID
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 4, ... -
‘Obviously partisan’: what lawmakers in southwest Washington say about redistribution
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 not ... -
To tackle the mental health crisis, invest in proven approaches
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 mental ... -
Free Medical, Dental and Vision Clinic Draws Large People to Washington County Fairgrounds | Local
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 Washington ... -
Nick Brown and Vanessa Waldref confirmed as American lawyers
SEATTLE (AP) – The United States Senate has confirmed two top attorneys for the Department of Justice in Washington state. Nick Brown, former general counsel to ... -
former office manager sentenced to 12 months in prison for defrauding Medicaid through dental office | USAO-DC
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 a ... -
COVID-19 Deaths Much Higher in Republican Washington Counties, Analysis Finds
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 people ... -
Seattle health data startup Truveta secures investment from Microsoft, forms partnership
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 ... -
The number of COVID hospitals improves in Washington state
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 Hospital ... -
The number of COVID hospitals improves in Washington state | Washington News
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 the ... -
WA’s plastic bag ban begins October 1, adds bag fee
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. Elaine ... -
Federal officials urged to end state funding for wildlife management in response to extreme wolf destruction programs
WASHINGTON – State gaming agencies could lose a substantial portion of their budgets to eradicate their wolf populations under a proposal presented by the Global Indigenous ... -
Health unions say Washington hospitals are “on the brink of crisis”
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 issue ... -
Pawn helps Utah rally with Washington 24-13
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 Saturday ... -
Two people from Benton, Franklin in hospital with West Nile virus
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 the ... -
Tribe takes milestone to resume whaling off Washington
CORRECT DECISION DATE – FILE – In this May 17, 1999 file photo, two Makah Indian whalers stand on top of the carcass of a dead ... -
Even in the greenest places, phasing out natural gas isn’t easy
Buildings are a formidable source of pollution that warms the planet: their use of fossil fuels represents nearly a tenth of American emissions – a contribution ... -
Washington state eviction protections extended through October 31
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. Warren) ... -
New rules help open WA’s pot industry to those with criminal records
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 the ... -
Q&A: Senator Emily Randall on Higher Education
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 educational ... -
These are the ripple effects of overcrowded Washington hospitals
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 – some ... -
Immigrant rights activist targeted by deportation may stay
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 downtown ... -
Governor of Washington asks federal government for help with medical personnel | Govt. & Politics
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 the ... -
USC Pick vs.Washington State: Top Bets, Current Odds, Injury Updates & More For Saturday’s Game
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 Northwest ... -
Newman Lake Harmful Algae Alert
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 District ... -
Idaho – CNN
“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 Thursday ... -
Seattle area carpenters go on strike
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 bigger ... -
Officials: More than 20 people with COVID attended the WA State Fair
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 local ... -
The shore of the Columbia River in Richland, WA ordered closure for toxic algae
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 the ... -
Seattle area to require COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor sites
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 county ... -
USC take on Washington St in game opener under Donte Williams
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 ... -
The unemployment rate in Washington in August was 5.1%; 16,800 jobs added
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 August’s ...
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