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Washington State Legislature Sets Aside $200 million for Covid-19 Response
The Washington State Legislature ended their 2020 short session a little after 8:00 p.m. Thursday night.
In addition to passing the state's supplemental operating, capital and transportation budgets, legislators set aside $200 million to deal with Covid-19
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Hawkins Says Covid-19 Impacting Budget Process in Olympia
The Covid-19 outbreak in Washington has impacted the state legislature's plans for the supplemental operating budget.
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins says it goes beyond the emergency funding they approved last week.
"Our state is really so dependent on sales tax revenues, and business and occupation taxes
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Now’s the Time to Update Your Hiking and Outdoor Safety Equipment
With spring just a week away, many outdoors people will be getting ready to explore nature.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says now's the time to refresh your 10 essentials pack.
"Even if you don't have all 10 items, a small fanny pack or backpack with some of the basics will make your outing safer
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KPQ Home Expo Presented by Local Tel Postponed
The KPQ Home Expo, presented by LocalTel, has been postponed.
We have been following reliable medical, scientific, legal, and government sources for guidance on our operation and preparation for this event. That includes the Chelan-Douglas Health District and the governor’s office. In a
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Winter Storm Watch Begins for North Central Washington Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for most of North Central Washington and into Northern Idaho beginning Friday morning.
Meteorologist Amanda Young says there could up to two inches of snow in the valley with more in the higher elevations
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Chelan County Fire District 3 Postpones Nalle’s Memorial Service
Chelan County Fire District 3 says that in response to the concerns over Covid-19, they are postponing the memorial service for Kimiko Nalle which was originally scheduled for Saturday.
The ceremony will now take place Saturday, October 3rd
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Initial Results Show Sanders with Slim Lead over Biden in Washington Primary
Senator Bernie Sanders holds an initial lead over Joe Biden in Washington's Democratic Presidential Primary with results released Tuesday night.
Communications Director for the Party at the state level Will Casey says nothing will be finalized until the vote is certified by the Secretary of State
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Wenatchee School District Cancels Public Events and Indoor Athletics
The Wenatchee School District has announced it will cancel all indoor sports, events, and meetings involving the public, held inside District facilities, starting March 11th through April 5th due to concerns about Covid-19.
The cancellations will impact parent-teacher conferences, public meetings and events like dances, plays and concerts, athletic and extracurricular indoor practices and competi
Grant PUD Closing Facilities to Public, Governor Expected to Cancel Large Events in Three Counties
Grant PUD has announced all of their facilities will be closed to the public until further notice.
Only employees who are identified as mission-critical personnel in operating the generating and power systems, as well as the fiber network, will report to work
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Washington State Legislature Passes Bill to Remove Tax from Menstrual Products
A bill to end the tax on menstrual products is headed to the governor’s desk.
State Senator Lynda Wilson’s measure is the largest tax cut of the 2020 legislative session.
"I was starting to receive emails from a lot of women, even across the country, about the 'Pink Tax.' The 'Pink
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