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End to state of emergency is welcome but long overdue, say Republican leaders
Senators John Braun and Lynda Wilson issue a statement after the governor's announcement that his COVID state of emergency will end Oct. 31.
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Opinion: Normal governance to return to Washington on October 31
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center discusses Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to finally end governing under an emergency order on Oct. 31.
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- Letter: Officer Mendoza stood up for public safetyClark County Public Safety Alliance Co-Founder Ann Donnelly provides context of support for Officer Andrea Mendoza.