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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.
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House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike
An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.
Northwest
Residents 65 and older eligible under new COVID-19 vaccination phase
Inslee announces the move to Phase 1b; Find your eligibility through Phase Finder
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Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’
At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.
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Pedestrian obstructs a law enforcement officer | Auburn police blotter
Auburn police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Dec. 30 and Jan. 7:
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Boy bitten in the face by a Siberian Husky | Fire blotter
Between Jan. 4 and Jan. 10, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to multiple calls for service, among…
Northwest
Orwall sponsors state bill for 988 lifeline to help prevent suicides
New national suicide hotline number to start in 2022
Northwest
Maritime High School to open in Des Moines
Regional school open to all; Application deadline Jan. 31
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Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session
State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.
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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
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Firefighters find person on side of road after vehicle vs. bicycle accident | Fire blotter
Between Dec. 28 and Jan. 3, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 231 calls for service, among…
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Dog stolen from car | Auburn police blotter
Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Dec. 28 and Jan. 1: