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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
Northwest
AG Ferguson wants to require law enforcement statewide to report all uses of deadly force
Report to Legislature recommends centralized, easily accessible statewide website on incidents
Northwest
Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health
Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19
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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
Northwest
Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department
Hiring practices, commitment to diversity, use of force
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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…
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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.
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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
Northwest
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less
