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WA inmates say they're retaliated against for getting COVID-19
People in work release programs say getting sick can get you thrown back into prison, where there’s still no plan for containment.
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COVID-19 lockdown to last through Jan. 4 in Washington state
Bans on indoor gatherings and indoor dining will remain in place for an additional three weeks.
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Bad credit shouldn't mean higher insurance rates, WA official says
State regulators say the current system leads to low-income people and people of color paying more, and is bad policy in a pandemic.
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WA misses deadline to bring foster kids back from out-of-state homes
Following reports of abuse, the state Department of Children, Youth and Families said it would bring back nearly 100 Washington youth by the end of September.
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The weakest link in WA’s new COVID-tracking app? Us
Our state is the latest to adopt a coronavirus exposure app to assist contact tracing efforts. But its effectiveness depends on the people using it.