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    Coronavirus
    Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo
    Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the...
    By Jerry Cornfield • June 30, 2021 10:57 am

    As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that have long…

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    Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)
    Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
    By Joseph Thompson • June 24, 2021 1:00 pm

    Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a relief program.

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    Courtesy image
    As vax rates ease in WA, here come...
    By Joseph Thompson • June 3, 2021 2:50 pm

    Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.

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    Jackie Hoernor winces as she gets her Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination during a Walgreen’s Vaccine Clinic at South Pointe on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Everett, Washington. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    Washington no longer on pace to beat June...
    By Joseph Thompson • June 2, 2021 4:50 pm

    Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating...
    By The Herald Editorial Board • May 22, 2021 1:30 am

    With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.

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    Frank Shiers
    Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating...
    By The Herald Editorial Board • May 21, 2021 11:30 am

    With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.

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    Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health
    Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2021 3:40 pm

    Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
    Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 31, 2021 4:03 pm

    Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

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    Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 18, 2021 4:59 pm

    He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.

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    Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District
    Inslee signs order to get students back in...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 16, 2021 3:15 pm

    The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

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    Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference March 11, 2021.
    State to expand indoor dining and allow fans...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 11, 2021 2:45 pm

    Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March 22.

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    FILE - This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two  (Johnson & Johnson)
    Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 4, 2021 2:50 pm

    The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.

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    In this file photo, Tayshon Cottrell dons his graduation cap and gown, along with a face mask reading: “Wear it! Save America” at Todd Beamer High School’s virtual graduation walk recording on May 20, 2020, in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
    Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 3, 2021 2:21 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before the pandemic.

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