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    Coronavirus
    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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    Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.
    Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should...
    By Jerry Cornfield • August 5, 2020 4:10 pm

    King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

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    • County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s degrading state of behavioral health care
    • Residents can share ideas on Town Center parking study
    • Shorewood Apartments residents experiencing water-pressure issues
    • DOH opens call center to answer questions about monkeypox virus

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