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Republican state lawmakers want special session
Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.
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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed
King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.
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Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results
Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.
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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?
Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates
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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief
Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.
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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.
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Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless electors
Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner
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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
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Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.