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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners
The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.
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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.
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Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4
As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in…
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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment
The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.
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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement
“Thousands of calls” from residents concerned about businesses and people not following restrictions.
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Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.
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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
Opinion
When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent | OPINION
A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.
News
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.
Opinion
Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure
Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.
Opinion
Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?
Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency.
Opinion
Lawmakers to governor: How dare you mess with our budget!
They want Jay Inslee to halt his planned $175 million reallocation of state transportation dollars.
Opinion
After a senator’s claim is debunked, a call for an apology
The GOP wants a Democratic senator held to account for accusations which an investigation found to be false.
Opinion
This political break-up couldn’t come at a worse time
As backers of I-1000 gear up, a legal spat involving others is casting a shadow on their efforts.
Opinion
To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column
Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…
Northwest
Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
Opinion
Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.