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Coronavirus
Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo
State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home...
By Ben Watanabe • November 15, 2020 1:24 pm

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

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Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.
Inslee to hold news conference to announce new...
By Associated Press and Herald staff • November 14, 2020 5:57 pm

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

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Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee from a July press conference. FILE PHOTO
‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
By Jerry Cornfield • November 13, 2020 11:56 am

Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19

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Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.
State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims
By Joseph Thompson • October 8, 2020 4:40 pm

The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.

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Gov. Jay Inslee during his Oct. 6 news conference. (Screenshot)
Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and...
By Joseph Thompson • October 6, 2020 5:45 pm

New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.

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Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
By Stephanie Davey • September 25, 2020 1:30 am

A video posted by kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Adams has been viewed more than 10 million times.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
By Jerry Cornfield • September 24, 2020 2:50 pm

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
Should state cover school bus costs if there...
By Jerry Cornfield • September 21, 2020 5:30 am

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

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Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in...
By Joseph Thompson • September 8, 2020 3:40 pm

A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five weeks.

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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the...
By Janice Podsada • September 1, 2020 12:03 pm

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

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Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Republican state lawmakers want special session
By Jerry Cornfield • August 18, 2020 2:50 pm

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

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The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo
Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools...
By Joseph Thompson • August 14, 2020 5:20 pm

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.

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The Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is located by St. Elizabeth hospital, a senior living community, and a nursing home. File photo
Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities
By Rachel Riley • August 10, 2020 11:25 am

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

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