Inslee: All of Washington to stay in Phase 2 for a few weeks
The governor issued a weekslong pause on regions moving backward, but has yet to outline a Phase 3.
News
Democrats look to allow noncitizens to serve on school boards
A Senate bill takes aim at a state law requiring anyone seeking elected office to be a citizen.
State health leader: We have a plan, we don’t have the supply
Two months after the COVID vaccine landed in Washington, many still struggle to secure their shots.
Business
Paying their fair share of taxes: Ad features Auburn business owner
An Auburn coffee roaster is one of four small business owners in the area who appear in a new video… Continue reading
WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out of state.
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
WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
Emerald Downs concludes season with daily wagering up 61% over last year
New guidelines released for return of prep sports in WA
Emerald Downs increases horse racing purses
Former Seattle Sounders Lamar Neagle to coach Federal Way Football Club
Flaming Geyser State Park: wide open spaces for the family, trails offer solitude
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Life
Car review: 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4WD High Country
By Larry Lark, contributor Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for short, in the big scheme of things, are a recent development. Continue reading...
Car review: 2021 Lexus NX 300h
By Larry Lark, contributor The 2021 Lexus NX 300h luxury sports utility vehicle provides owners guilt-free mobility. The lower-case h Continue reading...
Marketplace
Local mentorship helps both ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ find joy in hard times
Online UNO, digital princess dress-up and other virtual fun in Enumclaw Plateau program’s pilot year
Stay local, shop local and be a part of the recovery
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CBD Oil for Dogs – Best Products Reviewed (2020)
Sensational staycations start right here!
BIPOC-owned small businesses in Auburn may now apply for support from Comcast RISE
Opinion
Editorial: Judge’s rebuke of Eyman protects initiative process
Along with a $2.6 million fine, the ruling places restrictions on Eyman’s future initiative campaigns.
Cities work with local minority groups on police concerns | Roegner
Many cities have made front page news regarding racial issues between their residents and their police departments. White officers shooting Continue reading...
Northwest
New state modeling report explores options for safer return to in-person learning
Explores how to minimize COVID-19 introductions in schools
Inslee names Karen A. Johnson director of new state Office of Equity
She is currently the equity and inclusion administrator for the state Department of Corrections
Kreidler says insurance industry guts proposed ban on use of credit scores
UW study shows high COVID infection rates among pregnant women
Inslee offers school districts state-funded COVID testing
Treehouse awarded $1.3 million in CARES Act to help fund foster care tutoring
Everett online heroin and meth dealer sentenced for mailing drugs nationwide
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