Tag: Washington state

127 Washington State Patrol Employees Terminated Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Over 100 workers were terminated because they didn’t comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the Washington State Patrol announced Tuesday. The 127 workers include 53 civil servants and 67 troopers. The workers failed to provide proof that they had received a COVID-19 vaccine or an exemption for religious or medical reasons. “We will miss every…


Washington State to Require Full COVID-19 Vaccination or Test for Large Events

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced new vaccine requirements on Oct. 14 for individuals who want to attend large events. Speaking at a press conference, Inslee said that Washington state had seen a huge jump in the number of people getting vaccinated but said more still needs to be done to combat the spread of COVID-19. “We cannot…


Washington State Agencies Sending Separation Notices to Employees Who Have Not Shown Proof of Vaccination

Agencies in Washington state have begun sending out separation notices to employees who have not yet shown proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Department of Licensing spokesperson Nathan Olson told The Seattle Times that it had sent out 66 separation letters on Friday to workers who have not yet submitted proof of vaccination or applied for a vaccine exemption. Department…


Washington State’s Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Goes Into Effect With Penalties of up to $250

A ban on single-use plastic bags intended to encourage customers to use their own reusable bags when shopping will go into effect Friday across Washington state. The ban passed the state Senate back in March 2019 and it was originally scheduled to begin on the first of this year but was delayed due supply chain issues during the…


1 Killed, 2 Injured After Argument in Washington State Turns Deadly

A shooting at a tavern in Washington State that occurred on Saturday shortly after midnight has left one person dead and two more wounded, authorities confirmed. The Spokane County Police Department said in a press release that two persons of interest were detained for questioning and several witnesses were being interviewed—but no arrests were announced at…


Thousands of Firefighters Battle Big Blazes Across the West

BLY, Ore.—An army of firefighters labored in hot, dry and windy weather Tuesday to contain fires chewing through wilderness and burning homes across drought-stricken Western states. More than 60 active large blazes are burning in the West and Alaska. More than 14,000 firefighters and support personnel were attacking fires covering close to a million acres…


Barber in Washington Fights Fines of Over $90,000 and License Suspension

SNOHOMISH, Wash.—A barbershop owner has said he will continue to fight for his constitutional rights after being asked to cease operations and having his license revoked by the state. Bob Martin, owner of Stag Barber & Styling in Snohomish, a small town in Washington about 35 miles northeast of Seattle, received a second cease-and-desist letter…


Barber in Washington Fights Fines of Up to $90,000 and License Suspension

SNOHOMISH, Wash.—A barbershop owner has said he will continue to fight for his constitutional rights after being asked to cease operations and having his license revoked by the state. Bob Martin, owner of Stag Barber & Styling in Snohomish, a small town in Washington about 35 miles northeast of Seattle, received a second cease-and-desist letter…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Feb. 1)

A nor’easter snowstorm hits barrels through the Northeast, we speak to a financial expert on Biden’s spending cuts reversal, and arrests are made after a group of progressive activists forcefully occupied a Hotel in Washington state.