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QFC Employees call Seattle hazard pay a 'win' despite store closures
Employees call Seattle hazard pay a 'win' despite QFC store closures
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Covid spikes in some WA counties could mean return to Phase 2
Right now, all counties in Washington are in Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan. But based on rising numbers of Covid cases, some counties might have to go back to Phase 2. That would mean more restrictions on retail, indoor dining, and social gatherings.
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Voter rights keep expanding in Washington state, as other states restrict
Governor Inslee today signed into law a bill that restores voting rights to people with felony convictions as soon as they get out of prison. This new legislation builds on a number of new voting laws that went into effect in 2019. In context, Washington State’s expansion of voter access contrasts with a number of Republican-led states, where lawmakers have introduced hundreds of new laws to restrict voting.
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Heavier rainfall to cost Seattle area billions to avoid sewage spills
More-intense storms are expected to cost the Seattle area billions of dollars in coming decades -- without even counting the potential for more flooding or landslides.
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Amidst racism inquiry, 'work to do' at Seattle Children’s
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Thousands flock to Yakima mass vaccination site
What started as a slow trickle of people became a flood of cars over Easter weekend at the Yakima FEMA vaccination center in Central Washington. While some people struggle to find an appointment in urban ar “We weren’t quite anticipating that but the incident commander wants everyone to know. Our goal is to get shots in arms. However that looks.”
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After a substantial pandemic dip, Seattle rents inch back up
‘Outside of the city, the trend was pretty much the opposite. Rents actually went up during the pandemic in places like Tacoma, Auburn, and Federal Way.’
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Gonzaga falls short of perfect season
The magic of a nearly perfect season ran out Monday night for the Gonzaga men’s basketball team. The Bulldogs lost to the Baylor Bears, 86-70, in the N-C-A-A championship game in Indianapolis.
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Tacoma’s Hilltop has hope for an equitable recovery
Businesses in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood are trying to recover from the pandemic. And economic recovery looks certain, with the light rail coming next year and big housing projects on the way. But how does recovery happen in a way that doesn’t push out existing residents and businesses?
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While Oregon’s Legislature feuds, Washington finds a way to work
The two states are both led by strong Democratic majorities and face similar issues. Only one of them is successfully passing legislation.
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Senator Murray sees light at the end of the dark Covid tunnel
‘Everyone is shoulder to the wheel right now trying to get this right… We will come out of this, and if we do it right, we will be stronger at the end.’
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Oh, the heavenly smell of sizzling onions. Seattle street vendors hustle on Mariners Opening Day
Seattle baseball is back - and so are the fans. After last year’s cancelled Opening Day and empty stadiums due to the pandemic, thousands of people were eager to get back to T-Mobile Park Thursday for the Mariners home opener. It was also a long-awaited day for the many nearby street vendors that rely on Ms games and large crowds.