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Inslee, Trump and local courts halt evictions, but some Spokane leaders say more action still needed

After actions taken by Gov. Jay Inslee, President Donald Trump and Spokane County, only people who are a safety risk to the public can be evicted from their apartments and far few homeowners can be foreclosed upon as the COVID-19 pandemic grows.

New laws include everything from students in tribal regalia to bicyclists

Gov. Jay Inslee signs dozens of pieces of legislation on a wide range of topics.

Inslee announces new aid package to help financial fallout from virus outbreak

Washington will offer expanded financial aid to residents, businesses and workers to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic that is hitting the state.

Inslee: State considering more restrictions to fight virus spread

Washington officials are considering more restrictions on residents to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Jay Inslee said today.

Inslee, others urge Washington to ‘hunker down’

A new round of restrictions and closures will take effect just after Tuesday tonight as state and public health officials made strong appeals for Washington residents to “hunker down” and make major changes in their daily lives.

Spokane schools preparing for closure order after schools in three West Side counties shuttered

Public and private schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will be closed starting no later than next Tuesday and won’t reopen until after April 24.

Live Video: Gov. Inslee press conference on COVID-19

At 2 p.m. Governor Jay Inslee, joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, announces new school guidelines to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Inslee bans large gatherings in 3 West Side counties as coronavirus cases continue to rise

Gatherings of more than 250 people in the state’s three most populous counties will be canceled or postponed under an emergency order issued Wednesday morning by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Inslee announces strict visitation rules for nursing homes as COVID is found at nearly a dozen facilities

Washington has 267 confirmed COVID-19 cases in nine counties, including deaths tied to three long-term care facilities in the Seattle area.

AP source: Inslee to ban large gatherings in Seattle area

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee plans to announce new policies to support workers and businesses impacted by the new coronavirus.

Trump calls Inslee ‘a snake,’ disputes administration’s satisfaction with coronavirus control

A day after Vice President Mike Pence visited Washington and praised state officials for their response to the public health emergency, President Donald Trump said he didn’t agree and advised against complimenting Inslee.

Pence offers praise, supplies, assurances to Inslee at ‘front lines’ of coronavirus fight

Vice President Mike Pence brought praise Thursday for the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, assurances of federal help and much needed supplies to aid in that effort.

Gov. Jay Inslee’s blunt advice to Pence on coronavirus: Stick to the science

The governor of Washington said the vice president called to thank his state for their efforts against the novel coronavirus – and got a blunt message back.

Gov. Jay Inslee’s blunt advice to Pence on coronavirus: Stick to the science

The governor of Washington said the vice president called to thank his state for their efforts against the novel coronavirus - and got a blunt message back.

Transportation projects paused by I-976 could restart soon as lawmakers near budget agreement

House and Senate leaders have plans to fill a $450 million hole in the state’s transportation budget created by the passage of Initiative 976, but warn it’s a stop-gap measure that won’t last past mid-2021.

High-capacity magazine ban dies, replacement filed

A proposal to ban the sale of high-capacity gun magazines in Washington died by not receiving a vote by a key deadline Wednesday evening, but gun-control advocates quickly reloaded with a new proposal.

Shadle Park High School student gets nod from Gov. Jay Inslee for welding prowess

As Gov. Jay Inslee talked about apprenticeships and technical education during his State of the State speech, he turned toward Olivia Perkins and beckoned her to stand. “My dad thought I was going to faint,” said Perkins, a senior at Shadle Park High School.

Inslee signs B&O tax surcharge to pay for expanded college aid

A change in state tax law that will hit many professional firms and tech businesses while it helps to pay for Washington’s expanded college scholarship programs was signed Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Spin Control: Inslee gives, gets apples as Legislature starts up

Apples made their way into House chamber, State of the State address.

Washington Supreme Court allows caps on direct but not indirect greenhouse gas emissions

A state agency didn’t have the legal authority to order Washington utilities and oil refineries to come up with ways to reduce the pollution their products eventually emit when used by other people.