Local health board declares crisis over vaccine misinformation

Local health board declares crisis over vaccine misinformation

The Jefferson County Board of Health voted last week to declare a public health crisis over pandemic-related misinformation.

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Lawsuits filed in three counties allege that auditors manipulated ballots during the 2020 election in Washington, while pushing for a forensic audit.
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State ending hotline used to tattle on bad drivers

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