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The right to vote helps rehumanize incarcerated people | Guest column
By Kim Bogucki, For The Reporter
News
State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums
Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…
Northwest
King County Elections to host virtual candidate workshops
Effort to encourage people to run for local offices in 2021
Northwest
Senate passes bill to allow civil suits for racially-motivated 911 calls
Kent’s Das sponsor of measure
News
Sound Transit issues draft environmental impact statement for light rail facility
Operations and Maintenance Facility South to be built in Kent or Federal Way; public comment begins
Northwest
Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.
News
Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to graduate
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before…
Northwest
First-time home buyers increasingly priced out of Washington housing market
Building Industry Association of Washington says state’s median home price is $522,023
Northwest
King County Elections seeks better voter turnout in historically excluded communities
$950,000 in grants to be distributed over next two years to groups
Northwest
New state modeling report explores options for safer return to in-person learning
Explores how to minimize COVID-19 introductions in schools
News
State Senate passes Keiser bill to protect frontline workers during pandemic
Employees would qualify for workers’ compensation if infected by COVID-19 on job
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.
News
Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package
The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.
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.