Northwest
Orwall sponsors state bill for 988 lifeline to help prevent suicides
New national suicide hotline number to start in 2022
SPI Administrator
Northwest
Maritime High School to open in Des Moines
Regional school open to all; Application deadline Jan. 31
News
Increased participation might be ‘silver lining’ in online state legislative session
Online tools will provide increased access.
Business
State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program
U.S. Department of Labor announces funding
Northwest
Murray calls for removal of President Trump from office
One of a growing number of lawmakers asking for 25th Amendment to be invoked by Pence
Sports
WIAA Executive Board revises Season 1 sports in response to state guidelines
Practices scheduled to begin Feb. 1 for football, volleyball, soccer and 5 other sports
News
State health officials announce next steps for vaccines
From the Washington State Department of Health:
News
Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.
Northwest
Group seeks higher federal tax deductions for educators
Wants expenses deduction raised to $1,000 from $250
Business
State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses
Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers
Northwest
State Patrol looking to hire troopers in early 2021
Openings for 60 trooper cadets, 24 commercial vehicle enforcement officers
Northwest
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns of scam calls
Caller demands money to drop criminal cases
Northwest
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines| Public Health – Seattle & King County
A conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin
Northwest
Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles
Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers
Northwest
Adoption of 2021 budget moves current light rail expansions ahead full steam
Construction is on track to extend Link light rail from 22 to 62 miles by 2024
Northwest
Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares
To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices