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Gov. Inslee recommends most schools use distance learning in fall

Gov. Inslee recommends most schools use distance learning in fall

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that his office is urging most schools in Washington state to consider enacting distance learning this fall.

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Naja Ferjan Ramirez, UW researcher, on the benefits of speaking "parentese" to young kids.
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Over a thousand people rallying to urge Seattle council to defund SPD by 50%

A rally and march is being held outside the King County youth jail Wednesday, to voice support for a proposal to cut SPD's budget by 50%.
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Seattle council fires back at criticism from mayor, SPD chief over police defund proposals

Councilmembers spoke out Wednesday, less than 24 hours after Mayor Jenny Durkan and Chief Carmen Best criticized plans to cut funding to SPD.
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After vandalizing another Starbucks, one Seattle activist justifies the destruction by claiming buildings are "perpetulating" violence against people.
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Primary election voter turnout already pacing ahead of 2016 in Washington state

Turnout for Washington state's 2020 primary election is already trending ahead of 2016's total with ballots continuing to flow in.

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