Joseph Thompson – Redmond Reporter

Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Joseph Thompson — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a relief program.

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As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million

Joseph Thompson — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:50:00 +0000

Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.

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Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal

Joseph Thompson — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:50:00 +0000

Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Joseph Thompson — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:40:00 +0000

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital systems on...

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Governor: Educators are now eligible for coronavirus vaccine

Joseph Thompson — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:30:00 +0000

“This should give educators more confidence,” Jay Inslee said. Other frontline workers could soon be next.

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Inslee: All of Washington to stay in Phase 2 for a few weeks

Joseph Thompson — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:30:00 +0000

The governor issued a weekslong pause on regions moving backward, but has yet to outline a Phase 3.

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State health leader: We have a plan, we don’t have the supply

Joseph Thompson — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Two months after the COVID vaccine landed in Washington, many still struggle to secure their shots.

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Inslee offers school districts state-funded COVID testing

Joseph Thompson — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:15:00 +0000

The ‘Learn to Return’ plan is intended to speed school reopenings with an added layer of confidence.

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Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses

Joseph Thompson — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:10:00 +0000

Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings

Joseph Thompson — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:15:00 +0000

It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.

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