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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, First Lady, receive COVID-19 vaccine
OLYMPIA, Wash.-- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, First Lady Trudi Inslee, each received their first doses of the Moderna version of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
The governor and Mrs. Inslee are both 69 years old, making them eligible for the vaccine along with any other state residents over the age of 65.
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Man arrested after eluding police three times in stolen vehicle
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A Kennewick man was arrested Friday morning, after the GPS on a stolen vehicle led officers right to him.
According to a press release, Richland Police Officers contact Kennewick Police about a vehicle that had been stolen from Fowler Construction in Richland
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Driver faces DUI charges after crashing into railroad warning light
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A single vehicle crash in Kennewick landed one person behind bars early Saturday morning.
Kennewick Police responded to the area of E. 10th Ave. just east of Chemical Dr. where a pick-up truck had crashed into a railroad crossing warning light
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COVID-19 vaccination clinic expected to open Monday
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Qualifying residents in Southeast Washington are expected to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site in Kennewick starting Monday afternoon.
Local officials say the plan is to begin administering shots at 1:00 p.m. M
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Walla Walla County to host mass vaccine clinic
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-- The Walla Walla County Department of Health has released plans for a mass vaccination event for Saturday, January 23, 2021.
According to a press release, Providence St. Mary received about 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and is working with the health department to set up a community vaccination clinic.
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Fire forces evacuation of homes in Warden
WARDEN, Wash.-- Fire destroyed a large industrial building at Washington Potato in Warden Thursday night, and forced the evacuation of dozens of homes. Grant PUD also responded and shut down power to much of the town.
A Leve 1, Get Ready, evacuation notice was issued at about 8:30 p.m. f
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Bill Would Count Unaffiliated Votes in Washington’s Presidential Primaries
OLYMPIA, Wash.-- Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced Thursday that she is calling for legislation that would allow for greater voter participation in presidential primaries.
According to a press release from the Washington Secretary of State’s office, House Bill 1265 would give voters in Washington the option to not declare a party affiliation, while still participating in the presidential
City of Richland offering virtual inspections during pandemic and beyond
RICHLAND, Wash.-- From the start of the initial shut downs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and homeowners in Washington were allowed to make needed repairs. In those cases where repairs require a permit, most also require an inspection to ensure that the work is done properly
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Harsh words from Washington’s Supreme Court in Hatcher recall ruling
PASCO, Wash.-- While the Washington State Supreme Court initially ruled on the case related to the effort to recall Sheriff Jerry Hatcher back in November, the court only recently handed down its full written opinion to explain why they ruled that all eight counts of the recall can move forward
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Richland City Council selects interim City Manager
RICHLAND, Wash.-- The Richland City Council has selected an interim city manager, just weeks after voting last month to remove long-time city manager Cindy Reents.
Jon Amundson has been working for the City of Richland since 2008 according to his LinkedIn profile, and most recently was the Assistant City Manager.
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