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
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State health officials announce next steps for vaccines
From the Washington State Department of Health:
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Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.
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Group seeks higher federal tax deductions for educators
Wants expenses deduction raised to $1,000 from $250
Business
State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses
Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers
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State Patrol looking to hire troopers in early 2021
Openings for 60 trooper cadets, 24 commercial vehicle enforcement officers
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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns of scam calls
Caller demands money to drop criminal cases
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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor
An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.
Business
Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses
Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…
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What we know about COVID-19 vaccines| Public Health – Seattle & King County
A conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin
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Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles
Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers
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Adoption of 2021 budget moves current light rail expansions ahead full steam
Construction is on track to extend Link light rail from 22 to 62 miles by 2024
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Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares
To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices
Life
Construction workers can now earn Central Washington University degree at Renton Technical College
Apprentice-level workers can develop project management skills and use work hours toward degree completion
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Bellevue couple arrested after man found stabbed to death
The 28-year-old Cherno Ceesay was an Uber driver who had just picked up a new fare on Renton…
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Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again
The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.
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Workers call for state leaders to maintain indoor dining restrictions
Letter asks for workplace safety, direct financial relief to workers