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The plan to reopen Washington state explained

May 4, 2020, 4:08 PM | Updated: Oct 8, 2024, 6:11 am

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A pedestrian walks past artwork painted on plywood covering a Seattle business closed during the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo break down Governor Inslee’s to reopen Washington state.

The first phase begins tomorrow, with state parks and public lands open for visitors and golf courses back in business. What’s a realistic timeline for retail, restaurants, and hair salons to open?

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Plus, Dave Ross discusses whether we’re ready to reopen at all. Since our ‘Stay Home’ order took effect six weeks ago, we’ve seen less of a steep drop in cases and more of a plateau. As other states across the country start to open back up … is Washington ready?

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University of Florida plans to hire school president Santa Ono away from University of Michigan

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida plans to hire school president Santa Ono away from the University of Michigan. Ono was recommended as the search committee’s only finalist to be considered by the board of trustees on Sunday night. “Dr. Ono’s proven record of academic excellence, innovation and collaborative leadership at world-class institutions […]

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President Donald Trump talks with reporters on Air Force One as he heads back to Washington, Sunday...

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Trump blasts Mexico’s Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico to fight cartels

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade because she is fearful of the country’s powerful cartels The comments by Trump came a day after Sheinbaum confirmed that Trump pressed her in a call […]

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Inmate escaped custody at SeaTac airport, boarded light rail, and got off at Capitol Hill station

An inmate who was being transported at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport escaped custody at about 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, according to the Port of Seattle Police Department (POSPD).

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President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Sunday, May 4, 202...

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Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz prison

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a California island. In a message on his Truth Social site Sunday evening, Trump wrote that, “For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs […]

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Federal Way sees two separate fatal shootings in one day

Federal Way police say there were two separate fatal shootings on Saturday.

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5 Virginia prison guards are injured by inmates accused of being MS-13 members

BIG STONE GAP, Va. (AP) — An attack by inmates at a Virginia prison injured five guards, according to state corrections officials who said most of the assailants were MS-13 gang members who entered the U.S. illegally. Three guards were stabbed and were transported for medical treatment along with two others hurt Friday at Wallens […]

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The plan to reopen Washington state explained