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Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds
Over half of farmworker wage complaints Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries received last year went un…
US position on tribal relief funds sets up court battle
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of $8 billion in coronavirus funding for tribes, the U.S. Treasury Department said late Thursday, setting the stage for a court battle.
Virus: High court denies prisoners' request for release
SEATTLE (AP) — A divided Washington Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request to release thousands of inmates from the state's prisons due to the coronavirus outbreak after hearing oral arguments earlier in the da…
Tyson beef plant in Washington will close to test workers
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — The Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant in eastern Washington state is temporarily shutting down to test all its workers for the coronavirus.
Georgia district picks ex-leader of New York, Miami schools
ATLANTA (AP) — One of Georgia's largest school districts is likely to be led by the former leader of New York City's school system.
Franklin County commissioners rescind vote on businesses
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — The Franklin County commissioners have rescinded their controversial resolution allowing businesses to reopen in portions of the eastern Washington county despite the ongoing coronavirus outbrea…
Washington justices strike down conviction in border case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's Supreme Court has unanimously struck down the drug possession convictions of a man who was detained at a U.S.-Canada border crossing for five hours without being advised of his ri…
11,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
NEW YORK (AP) — After two months and more than 11,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to…
Idaho governor announces phased plan to begin reopening
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday announced a plan for restoring normal activity in Idaho and recovering from the economic pain caused by the coronavirus, but warned the process will take time …
U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department said it's unsure if it will be able to disburse $8 billion in coronavirus relief funding to Native American tribes by a Sunday deadline.
Washington Supreme Court hears COVID-19 inmate case online
SEATTLE (AP) — In an historic setting, the Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday while sitting alone in their separate chambers using Zoom technology in a case that seeks the release of inmates in …
State: More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits paid
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid out in Washington since business closures and layoffs related to the coronavirus pandemic started mid-March, and state officials …
10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
NEW YORK (AP) — After two months and more than 10,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to…
AP, Report for America to put 17 journalists in statehouses
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press and Report for America are hiring 17 journalists to boost the AP's statehouse coverage.
In Seattle, nursing homes get tests - even without cases
SEATTLE (AP) — Pairs of doctors and nurses in plastic gowns and purple gloves moved down the nursing home’s halls in a tandem ballet.
Oregon governor will lift delay on medical procedures
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hospitals, dentists' offices and other healthcare providers can resume attending to patients for non-urgent procedures on May 1, and Oregon is expecting “extremely large shipments” of protective …