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    Coronavirus
    FILE - This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two  (Johnson & Johnson)
    Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 4, 2021 2:50 pm

    The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.

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    In this file photo, Tayshon Cottrell dons his graduation cap and gown, along with a face mask reading: “Wear it! Save America” at Todd Beamer High School’s virtual graduation walk recording on May 20, 2020, in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
    Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 3, 2021 2:21 pm

    Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before the pandemic.

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    Mercer Island School District first-graders returned to in-person classes on Jan. 19, 2021. Here, Northwood Elementary School students head into the building. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District
    Governor: Educators are now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
    By Joseph Thompson • March 3, 2021 12:30 pm

    “This should give educators more confidence,” Jay Inslee said. Other frontline workers could soon be next.

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    In Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Inslee recently announced all counties will be staying in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan for the next several weeks. Pictured: People enjoy outdoor dining last summer in downtown Kent. Courtesy photo
    Inslee: All of Washington to stay in Phase...
    By Joseph Thompson • February 26, 2021 2:30 pm

    The governor issued a weekslong pause on regions moving backward, but has yet to outline a Phase 3.

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    A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
    State health leader: We have a plan, we...
    By Joseph Thompson • February 21, 2021 11:00 am

    Two months after the COVID vaccine landed in Washington, many still struggle to secure their shots.

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    An Island Park Elementary teacher and her students hit the books on Feb. 8 in the Mercer Island School District. The single largest amount of Gov. Jay Inslee’s newly announce relief package, $668 million, will go to public elementary and secondary schools to prepare for reopening for some in-person learning and to address students’ learning loss. Courtesy photo
    Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package
    By Jerry Cornfield • February 20, 2021 11:05 am

    The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee signs into law Feb. 8 a bill that reduces unemployment taxes for small businesses. COURTESY PHOTO, The Office of the Governor
    New state law averts big spike in unemployment...
    February 9, 2021 10:16 am

    Inslee signed a measure to spread out increases and boost weekly benefit checks for those who are unemployed.

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    Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
    Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need...
    By Joseph Thompson • February 7, 2021 3:10 pm

    Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

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    File photo
    Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this...
    By Jerry Cornfield • February 4, 2021 3:00 pm

    A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

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    Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership
    Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 28, 2021 4:30 pm

    On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in December as he signed the certified statewide election results. Courtesy photo
    Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other...
    By Jerry Cornfield • December 30, 2020 2:04 pm

    An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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    A “closed” sign at Jackson’s restaurant on Cole Street in downtown Enumclaw. Sound Publishing file photo
    Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings
    By Joseph Thompson • December 8, 2020 1:15 pm

    It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.

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    The Mercer Island boys basketball celebrates their 61-36 victory over Interlake in the 3A KingCo championship game on Feb. 11, 2020, at Sammamish High School. File photo
    WIAA pushes back return to play for prep...
    By Zac Hereth • November 18, 2020 7:45 pm

    Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.

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    State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo
    Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on...
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 18, 2020 7:35 pm

    They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

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    Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo
    State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home...
    By Ben Watanabe • November 15, 2020 1:24 pm

    Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

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    Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.
    Inslee to hold news conference to announce new...
    By Seattle Weekly • November 14, 2020 5:57 pm

    Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

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    Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee from a July press conference. FILE PHOTO
    ‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
    By Jerry Cornfield • November 13, 2020 11:56 am

    Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19

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    Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.
    State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims
    By Joseph Thompson • October 8, 2020 4:40 pm

    The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee during his Oct. 6 news conference. (Screenshot)
    Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and...
    By Joseph Thompson • October 6, 2020 5:45 pm

    New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.

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    Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
    Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
    By Stephanie Davey • September 25, 2020 1:30 am

    A video posted by kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Adams has been viewed more than 10 million times.

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