Ending is Pending for Extended Washington Unemployment BenefitsEnding is Pending for Extended Washington Unemployment BenefitsExtended Benefits come with strict job search requirements that are different from regular unemployment job search standards.Curt CartierCurt Cartier
BFT to Resume Regular Service on Three Routes Beginning MondayBFT to Resume Regular Service on Three Routes Beginning MondayThis set of changes for Ben Franklin Transit is the final step in restoring regular bus services after having to make pandemic adjustments last year.Curt CartierCurt Cartier
Washington to Spend $2.2 Billion Federal COVID Funds ImmediatelyWashington to Spend $2.2 Billion Federal COVID Funds Immediately$618 million for public health’s response to COVID, including testing, investigation and contact tracing; and funding for vaccination efforts.Curt CartierCurt Cartier
Beware These Four Stimulus Check Scams Swamping WashingtoniansBeware These Four Stimulus Check Scams Swamping WashingtoniansThe FTC has received more than 356,533 reports of fraud relating to Coronavirus, costing victims more than $341 million as of today, February 16, 2021. Curt CartierCurt Cartier
Here's What's New In Phase Two for Benton/Franklin CountiesHere's What's New In Phase Two for Benton/Franklin CountiesWe finally made it to Phase Two on the pandemic recovery scale and Benton Franklin Health Districts have released revised Phase Two guidelines.Rik MikalsRik Mikals
Three Eastern Washington COVID Mass Vaccination Sites Now OpenThree Eastern Washington COVID Mass Vaccination Sites Now OpenCall 1-800-525-0127 to make an appointment for your shot at the Fairgrounds in Kennewick.Curt CartierCurt Cartier
WA Healthy is the New Exposure Tool App Aiding the COVID-19 FightWA Healthy is the New Exposure Tool App Aiding the COVID-19 FightWA Notify is free and is said to be "secure, private and anonymous." Curt CartierCurt Cartier
Yakima Is Now Officially In Phase 2!Yakima Is Now Officially In Phase 2!Great news for Theaters and Fitness!Jim PearsonJim Pearson
Finally! Benton and Franklin Counties Immediately Go to Phase 2Finally! Benton and Franklin Counties Immediately Go to Phase 2Businesses and activities allowed to open are under the Essential, Modified Phase 1 and Phase 2 tabs at the links provided.Curt CartierCurt Cartier
Who Is The Best Social Distancer In Washington? We Name The Champion Here!Who Is The Best Social Distancer In Washington? We Name The Champion Here!Congrats Big Guy!Jim PearsonJim Pearson
Columbia Basin Smoke Blanket to Choke and Smother Through FRIDAYColumbia Basin Smoke Blanket to Choke and Smother Through FRIDAYRecent studies indicate that poor air quality can make symptoms and outcomes in people with COVID-19 more severe.Curt CartierCurt Cartier
KSD Servers Crash Due to Online Class Demand FridayKSD Servers Crash Due to Online Class Demand Friday School officials also calling parents to check on how students are doing online. John McKayJohn McKay