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Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session include police reform
It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.
Northwest
State Patrol looking to hire troopers in early 2021
Openings for 60 trooper cadets, 24 commercial vehicle enforcement officers
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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
Northwest
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns of scam calls
Caller demands money to drop criminal cases
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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor
An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.
Northwest
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines| Public Health – Seattle & King County
A conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin
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Report: WA nets only 100 new jobs in November
Unemployment rates held steady between October and November, according to a newly released preliminary monthly state employment report.
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Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?
Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.
Northwest
Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles
Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers
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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
Life
Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids
“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.
Northwest
Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares
To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices
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Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again
The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.
Northwest
Workers call for state leaders to maintain indoor dining restrictions
Letter asks for workplace safety, direct financial relief to workers
Northwest
Tragedy becomes call to action on Washington and Oregon Blood Donor Day Dec. 18
2017 Amtrak train derailment underscoring need for emergency preparedness this winter and through pandemic
Business
Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…
Northwest
COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Washington state
People in Phase 1a will begin to receive vaccinations this week
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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?
King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.
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What will a green WA electric grid look like?
It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.