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"Skies Bremerton with 28 30 in every 33 in Tacoma 34 in Seattle your northwest news time coming up on 8 36 A consumer protection lawsuit has been filed by Washington's attorney general bob Ferguson against 14 Swedish and Providence affiliated hospitals here in the state The suit claims eligible low income washingtonians were not insured legally entitled discounts on care and that the hospital's aggressively collected money from those patients Providence said in an emailed response that it is disappointed claiming the attorney general filed quote inaccurate and unfair charges Providence also claims their practices are in compliance and in many cases exceed the requirements of Washington's charity care act State lawmakers are close to banning guns from school board meetings with these meetings becoming a flashpoint for debates over vaccines masks and even critical race theory Many school board members have felt threatened by opponents who openly carry their guns House Bill 1630 would ban firearms from school board meetings and election facilities and prohibit open carry at city or county government meetings and buildings Republicans see it as an assault on the Second Amendment and senator Keith Wagner even sees the open carrying of guns as protected speech Very similar to a First Amendment right of freedom of speech as a form of freedom of expression But the measure has passed out of a House and Senate committee on party line votes A bill to ensure hospitals maintain so called safes safe staffing levels is moving closer to passage Nurses including Catherine garin say hospitals have profited during the pandemic by overworking smaller nursing staff Hospital management continues to argue that there are simply not enough nurses to hire to maintain safe staffing This is simply not true The bill already passed the state house the state Senate labor committee advanced it as well Lawmakers also close to changing when police can chase a suspect vehicle more from Jeff Pogba During a flurry of police reforms last year lawmakers severely restricted when police chases can happen This year they're looking to give officers more leeway but the exact language hasn't been agreed upon Republican state representative Jenny Graham says the current law needs to be changed It's gotten now to the point where citizens are now having to organize their own groups to go after their stolen cars their stolen property Now Democrats mostly agree the language on when to allow a police pursuit needs to be changed but what language is to be used is still up for debate A bill to adjust the language has cleared the Senate but will likely undergo additional modifications before it is passed by the House Jeff pozole and northwest news radio A stolen pickup has been recovered after the state patrol was able to remotely shut the truck off during a pursuit Troopers say the 2021 Chevy Silverado was stolen Wednesday in Yakima They were able to get behind it but say the driver didn't pull over and instead sped up to try to get away That's when troopers were able to have OnStar remotely shut off the power the driver was arrested without incident A technical advisory group of the state board of health is meeting to discuss whether to require Washington children to have COVID vaccines for public school attendance The advisory group is expected to make its formal recommendation to the board of health this afternoon and a heidel is an economist with the Washington state health department She told the board that we're still so early into the COVID era and especially vaccines for children that it is tough to make a recommendation as the data is incomplete I want to bring in all of these other things Missing school and equity and all of these other pieces but the reality is that the methodology just hasn't caught up to that yet which I think is a bit of an injustice to the methodology and to kind of what we're aiming to do here The board of health is not required to go along with what the advisory group suggests one way or the other and keep in mind there would be exemptions as they have them listed now those would be allowed for medical religious philosophical or personal reasons carlene Johnson northwest news radio And the advisory committee decided not to recommend adding the COVID vaccine to the list of required vaccines for schools but the state board of health as a whole could still decide to go against that recommendation and add it to the.
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"A student A mass shooting in the light Rail yard and San Jose, California today has left at least nine people dead that includes the shooter who died by suicide. The motive. Unclear. The source of covert 19 is still not confirmed. But AH Wall Street Journal reports says there are new indications the virus escaped from a Chinese lab and President Biden wants a closer look. Today, the president asked the intelligence community to re double Their efforts to collect and analyze information that could bring us closer to a definitive conclusion and to a report back to him in 90 days, a journal reports that scientists in Wuhan became sick enough from Cove it in November of 2019 to be hospitalized. Doctors with the Washington State Health Department say it's too soon to draw a link between Cove in vaccines and individuals who suffered from swelling of the heart. Dr. Scott Lindquist says it could just be coincidence. We are very, very early in this investigation, and I don't have any certainty that this is causing affect the CDC is investigating. King County approves a massive budget that includes its seventh covert emergency spending plan. Khyber Radios Hannah Scott reports Council budgetary Ginny called Wild says this is historic, larger by about $200 million than all previous Ching tung. Covert budgets come by one of the most important investments in the behavioral health situation, according to council member Rodham about skates, significant increases and diagnose depression. In suicides in substance use. Other investments include more than $250 million for food Security rental assistance. 117 million for ongoing vaccination efforts. In another 114 million for the public health response, state entomologists are trying to stop Asian giant Hornets for spotted in what Come county from spreading. They want you to call If you see one of those large tiger striped insects would rather sort through all of those Reports of harmless insects just to get that one report of a nation giant Hornet. They tell Cairo seven TV. The Hornets are not native to the northwest, and they kill beneficial bees on Wall Street. The Dow is up less than a point right now. NASDAQ ahead 80 on the Cairo radio. Real time traffic. Here's every market. We're having a tough day right now and worth about four or five drivers are in a 40 minute delay this morning that is due to a collision, taking up two lanes on north and four or 55 to 7. Everything between the scene of that crash and 160th is just solid right now South and four or five drivers also running 20 minutes behind it to this issue. We had an iron T truck working on an original collision, trying to clear that out of the way and in that vehicle was struck by another vehicle. So again, we're looking at a right now. A long term collision investigation up in South Everitt south and by the 112. We got a collision there blocking the right hand lane that has driver seeing stop and go traffic starting right around five to Six. Cairo Radio Real time traffic I memory Martin Traffic brought to you by sold by every door dot com. Lister, home with the team has sold by every door dot com and get it sold for the most money. Fiber Radio forecast calls for mostly dry conditions today with highs in the mid to upper sixties It's 57 in downtown Seattle. I'm other bonds. Cairo Radio News. Tell your smart speaker to play Cairo radio here for what's next. It is now 11 34 welcome back to the G and Ursula Show on Cairo radio. Our show is brought to you by guardian operations. As police departments around the country grapple with how to reduce fatal encounters with the public were finding out that Seattle is now considering a new piece of technology.
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"With the Santa Clara Sheriff Department updating the number of victims in that shooting spree in a light rail yard this morning at eight. Victims that air pronounced deceased at this point, and there is one suspect as pronounced to seize the shooter identified as a male. Davis says the scene very active with teams also working to clear the facility of possible explosive devices. Inside, we received information that there are explosive devices that are located inside the building. That being said. We activated our bomb squad. There are also multiple injuries, and the Vita is offering counseling. In a new statement today, President Biden calling on his intelligence agencies to redouble efforts into the origins of the cove in 19, it comes is the China Wu Han Lab is facing new scrutiny. At a Senate hearing today, chief White House Medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci asked by Senator Lindsey Graham, what the U. S. Is doing to find out what should be the consequences to any country. China included That allowed this to happen. What should the world expect of a country if they in fact allowed this Bars to come from one of their labs through negligence. Well, first of all when you said, Who should you know, the W Wade show did? What they're referring to now is phase one of an investigation, which they felt. Was not completely adequate. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, wrapping up talks in the Middle East, trying to shore up a cease fire between Israel and Hamas, said a briefing in Amman. Blinken says talks with Egypt and Jordan were productive and focused on aid. And move forward. If we want to see on what we're working on it steps that all sides can take to reduce tensions. Lincoln also says the U. S will provide money to help Gaza rebuild your listening. To ABC News. Stay connected. Stay informed. 20 Minutes of nonstop News continues on CO Moh news 1000 FM 97 7 Good morning It's 11 02 59 degrees downtown on this Wednesday morning, I'm Thomas with our top story. Come on 24 7 news Center. As we mentioned, we'll go live shortly to a press conference with Mayor Jenny Durkin regarding mass vaccination sites. In the meantime, a second vaccine is said to be nearly ready for use in 12 to 15 year Olds. As comes Brian cover tells us local health officials and parents are very eager for its approval. Dr Janet England at Seattle Children's has seen the preliminary results has the Madonna vaccine is being tested in pre teens and young teenagers. There was very, very good protection against covert disease somewhere in the area. Of 93% to 100% of depending on how you define it. When these doses they're put into play, we'll add a lot more to the stream of vaccine that could be used in this young age group. Right now. The only option is the Fizer vaccine. So supplies in places are limited. Olympia, Dad can grub is concerned about his son. My gosh, What if something happens to him now, after we're now vaccinated? He just wants more options for kids. When's it gonna get approved for them? When are they gonna be able to get their shots? House? How long are they gonna have to wait? The plan is to have The FDA consider an emergency use approval next month, meaning the Madonna vaccine will likely be able to be used in 12 to 15 year olds by late June or early July. Ryan Calvert Co. Mon You wanted time. 11 03 and second vaccine is said to be nearly ready for those youngsters. In the meantime, the Washington State Health Department reports another 923 new cases of cover, 19 confirmed yesterday another 90 people had to be hospitalized. 13 additional deaths were reported yesterday, bringing the state's totally a total fatalities from covered 2 57 122. Seattle could soon make it more difficult for landlords to evict tenants, especially if they have young Children. COUPLES. Corwin take reports on the new pandemic inspired tenant protections. New legislation comes in the form of three bills, one of which council members. Shama Sawant says, would protect tenants with school age Children from getting evicted during the school year. Children are evicted at all in a city with so much wealth is a damning an indictment of capitalism. But at the very least, the city Council has the power to stop Children from being evicted during the school year. A second bill would prevent short notice evictions and the third would prevent evictions because the tenant fell behind on rent due to pandemic related financial hardship. Landlord, Corey Beaver, tells the council laws like these are driving small landlords out of business and shrinking the housing supply. Families with Children are the very people you're hurting with this legislation by pushing single family rental houses out of the rental market. All three bills passed out of committee and head now to the full Council for approval. Corwin Hague Co..
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"Poop brief out outside the booth. Every tubers of stone Remaining five games on last year's Seattle hockey schedule. Still read, postponed, waiting for organized practices and competition to resume has been a deeply frustrating 11th month stretch. You know how hard it's been for me, so I can't imagine how hard it's been for the young men that are waiting to get back and playing the game they loved Thunderbirds general manager Bill A Forge has stayed in touch with the teenage players. Most of them Canadians, restricted from nonessential travel back to the United States, LaForge tells me the club has learned plenty about coronavirus safety, watching other sports compete. Our big focus is just making sure the players come in here healthy. Like I said, there's lots of testing in place to make sure that You know, we have a clean slate starting season with, but these air also young men who've lived with village families in South King County. Most of our players now are online schooling anyway, so they We'll continue to do that. You know whether it's at the rancor out there bill. It'll still continue their programs with guidance from Washington State Health Department. The Western Hockey League will permit 24 game season U. S Division. That means no week long bus rides to the Canadian prairie. Instead, it will be quick trips to Everett, Spokane, Tri cities and Portland. We're gonna try and do is much over and back as we can. Limit any hotels with return of junior hockey and the NHL Seattle crack and dropping the puck in 2022 Bill affords, believes interest in the sport is ramping up at the right time. I truly believe that I mean, I have a daughter that plays that smoking and, um, you know, I know how excited the young kids there are four for the NHL in You know, the NHL coming us returning. Um, you know, the interesting off he's going to be at an all time high and it Zagreb game so well, we'll do our best to promote it. And, you know, put it trying to get light on it For sure. I'm Bill Swartz. Come on news. Your money at 20 and 50 past the hour on Co Moh news sponsored by Propel Insurance with investors, Betty that more fiscal stimulus is likely on the way. The Dow Jones industrials notched another fresh closing high Today, the blue chip index moved up 63 points to 5 31,022..
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"I know how hard it's been for me, so I can't imagine how hard it's been for the young men that are waiting to get back and playing the game they love Thunderbirds general manager Bill A Forge has stayed in touch with the teenage players. Most of them Canadians restricted from non essential travel back to the United States. LaForge tells me, the club has learned plenty about coronavirus safety, watching other sports compete. Our big focus is just making sure the players come in here healthy. Like I said, there's lots of testing in place to make sure that You know, we have a clean slate starting season with, but these air also young men who lived with village families in South King County. Most of our players now are online schooling anyway, so they We'll continue to do that. You know whether it's zoo rancor out there bill. It'll still continue their programs with guidance from Washington State Health Department. The Western Hockey League will permit 24 game season U. S Division. That means no week long bus rides to the Canadian prairie. Instead, it will be quick trips to Everett Spokane Tri cities in Portland. We're going to try and do is much over him back as we can. Limit any hotels with return of junior hockey and the NHL Seattle crack and dropping the puck in 2020 to build a forge believes interest in the sport is ramping up at the right time. I truly believe that I mean, I have a daughter that plays that smoking and You know, I know how excited the young kids there are four for the NHL. And you know the NHL coming us returning. Um, you know, the interesting off he's going to be at an all time high and It's Ah, It's a great game so well. We'll do our best to promote it. And, you know, put a trying to get light on it For sure. I'm Bill Swartz. Come on. Here's your money at 20 and 50 past the hour on Comeau News sponsored by Propel Insurance, with investors, betting that more fiscal stimulus is likely on the way. The Dow Jones industrials notched another fresh closing high today. The blue chip in next moved up. 63 points to 5 31,022. But the S and P 500 slip two points and the NASDAQ composite fell. 48 automakers are continuing to roll out new electric vehicle models among the latest, the new Chevrolet Bolt compact SUV unveiled over the weekend. GM says the new bolt electric utility vehicle will go on sale this summer as a 2022 model and comes with an estimated per charge range of 250 miles. It's your money now. Here are your political insights from ABC News. Former President Trump is out with a scathing rebuke of Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell, calling him a political hack and saying the Republican Party cannot be respected with McConnell at the helm. Trump statement comes after McConnell voted to acquit the former president for inciting the capital insurrection, but blasted him minutes later on the Senate floor. President Trump's actions Preceded the riot. Or a disgraceful Disgraceful. Our election. Beauty. White House press secretary Jen Psaki says President Biden would support an effort to create a 9 11 type independent commission to investigate the Capitol attack. He backs efforts to shed additional Light on the fax to ensure something like that never happens again, and the White House extended a moratorium on foreclosures of federally backed mortgages until June 30th to help homeowners struggling during the pandemic. Those are your political insights. I'm Elizabeth Halsey. ABC News President Joe Biden wants to see is nearly $2 trillion covert relief plan get through Congress as soon as possible, So he's making a pitch directly to the American people, hoping that will put pressure on those in Congress that are hesitating years. ABC senior White House correspondent Mary Bruce. The bill extends unemployment benefits provides $160 billion for vaccinations and testing. Help for small businesses and would give lower income Americans of $1400 check. Republicans in Congress say Biden's plan is just too expensive. But the White House is pointing to polls showing it has widespread support, including from a significant chunk of Republican voters. Homo traffic from the Dubin Law Group Traffic Center. In Seattle, the medical emergency on 16th Avenue southwest at Southwest Barton streets, then cleared away and it is no longer causing any blocking issues. We do have a crash, though in Seattle on what North bound Elliot Avenue West, just north of Mercer Place, it's blocking the right lane. There are emergency crews on the scene, so you want to stay to the left to get by. And still watching at J. Bielema crash on south and five at the main gate. It's over on the right shoulder. There is just a bit of a slowdown approaching that area are next. Comeau.
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"Against special access to hospitals and other facilities, giving Corona virus vaccination The Washington State Health Department is threatening to cut off supplies to facilities who offer VIPs scheduling the Corona virus vaccine that after local news reports that three medical systems in Seattle gave special vaccine access to big donors or foundation members. Currently people age 65 older and all people, 50 and older who also live in multigenerational households can apply to get vaccinated. The state says 728,000 vaccine doses have been administered and more than 130,000. People in Washington state are considered fully vaccinated. Jeff Man. Also Fox News Expanding access to Kobe vaccines to everyone. The federal government is set to start sending millions of vaccine doses directly to pharmacies. Beginning next week. We'll go to more than 6500 retail pharmacies around the country, and that is expected to ramp up further as vaccine makers. Accelerate production, Mr Peanut Soon have a new owner Kraft Heinz is nearing a deal to sell its planner snack business to Skippy peanut butter owner Hormel, according to the Wall Street Journal. The transaction could value the century old branded around $3 billion planners primarily sells nuts and snacks mixes its owner, Kraft Heinz, the maker of Heinz Ketchup, and Oscar Mayer, deli meats has been divesting brands as it tries to keep up with shifting consumer tastes. Hormel, which sells other grocery items and protein centric foods, has been an active acquirer in recent years as it looks to diversify its a lineup. Boxes. Hillary Barsky. The planners deal would be the largest one yet for Hormel, a rally on Wall Street, but stocks finish off the session highs. For the most part, the Dow up 475 points of the clothes had been up over 600 during the session S.
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"Ceo's atta challenge seattle as the called But it's a it's pretty interesting. An even before. Kevin johnson pitched this i they he. The ceo we're led to believe was working around the clock leading a small scrappy team from starbucks to create models to support washington state health officials to determine how to get arms into the vaccines into the arms of more people. There actually arguing that they did that of their own volition. Yeah and brought it to them. Yes i waited. That's well that's what they're that's what they're saying. So i mean maybe they were planning that because they saw this as an opportunity to do something else or get more data to make their right. That is supposed to be at the front of ai in retail as we'll see later Be even better among other things but also it. It's you know they're on board for this murder. The stakeholder capitalism emerging the public private sectors the other This is just normalizing that getting used starbucks running Major government In stuff like that. I mean that's another thing going on here. I think for sure. It reminds me of like these dystopia type movies. Like even something like Oh and blanking on the name of now the one that the one where that guy wakes up in the future reverend's dumb on blanking on it anyway. Idiosyncrasy at the end of the point. Where you have these. You know totally like a regard our government with like a starbucks stamp on the side of the you know like something like delivering vaccines with starbucks stamp on the side of it just seems like that's exactly where this is going. And that's it's almost like the babylon calling it right. Twenty years ago you know. That's that was the cart vision of where we're going and that's happening. I just it's it's incredible. It is pretty crazy so farther down. We get more into this time. Line of how this idea for the public private partnership came up. So not that. Long after johnson the starbucks ceo announced. I guess within the company he was going to offer support to washington's governor their senior vice president for us operations and her team were already researching How vaccination sites Sorry vaccinations sites in washington or currently operating in they also research which states in the us in which countries in the world are most effective at Vaccinations sending out to understand. What makes them successful. Yeah just decide for but this is what starbucks does on i had ever heard of them any other humanitarian issue. Like this at issue. Yeah right somebody reached out to them and got this going at some level and that's the burner ordering. That's that's what happens when he would do this. Expense period right and if we're to believe this narrative than this originally came from starbucks and then after a johnson got the idea the ball rolling in house at starbucks than this senior vice president for. Us operations for starbucks was on calls with microsoft. The washington state health department and challenge seattle in alliance of ceo's working together to address local issues but not to c. e. o.'s the bill and melinda gates foundation right and some other fun organizations When he had a quick point. Here i think is relevant to this just to make that more clear you have to understand that companies like starbucks obviously has shareholders. They don't just make casual decisions about how they spend their capital..
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"There is no stockpile. Washington and other states were preparing to receive a surge of covert vaccines after the Trump administration promised to stop holding back second does is now Cuomo's Charlie Harder tells us There weren't any doses they were being held back. Washington Post reports to the Trump administration has already been shipping out all the vaccines that are available. This is despite the health and human services secretary saying earlier this week that operation Warp speed would release the vaccines being held in reserve for second shots. There is no extra vaccine on the way the Washington State Health Department was blindsided in a tweet. They say they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. We've reached out to health and human services for comment. Charlie Harder come, O'Neill say projections for when Washington state would run out of ICU bed showed that was supposed to happen sometime within the next week. Dr Ali Mokdad with UW's Institute for Health Metrics and evaluations is we're still close to capacity. A covert hospitalizations air rising by expected hospitalization and pressured hospitals will come down towards the end of this month and next month. So basically we have done a good job so far avoiding over one You mean our medical centers here and to stay? Look. Dad says that pressure reduction for hospitals will come as more people get their vaccines And as the surge declines heading into spring, he says, We did well keeping holidays spread down and that the spikes we're seeing now might not actually be spikes because of holiday reporting delays. Feds aren't keeping their promises on Corona virus vaccine supply, according to one local public health officer. Come was Ryan Harris says Morgan County Health officer Dr Jeff Duchin says he can't speak to word the federal stockpile doesn't exist, as officials claimed. But he says the pace of vaccine delivery hasn't kept up with what was advertised under Operation Warp speed. You're not getting as many doses as we anticipated. The doses haven't been increasing each week. We have very little insight into the supply issues at the federal level, but We are ready and willing and very eager to receive whatever doses are available as soon as they can come to us do, Jin says. Despite that they have managed to administer more than 60% of the doses they've received. So far Do. Jin is also concerned that King County's case numbers have been on a steady rise. And, he says, with the more transmissible variants likely to become widespread, that'll make the virus even harder to control. Ryan Harris, come on. In Washington state troopers began getting the cove in 19 vaccine this week. State Patrol says their employees are at a higher risk of contracting the virus due to the nature of their duty making contact with drivers.
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"Mentioned Washington and other states were preparing to receive a surge of covert vaccines after the Trump administration promised to stop holding back second dose is now Cuomo's Charlie Argo tells us there weren't any doses that were being held back. The Washington Post reports. The Trump Administration has already been shipping out all the vaccines that are available. This is despite their health and human services secretary saying earlier this week that operation Warp speed would release the vaccines being held in reserve for second shots. There is no extra vaccine on the way the Washington State Health Department was blindsided in a tweet. They say they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. We've reached out to health and human services for comment. Charlie Harder colonials projections for when Washington state would run out of ICU beds showed that was supposed to happen sometime within the next week. Dr Ali Mokdad with UW's Institute for Health Metrics Evaluation says we're still close to capacity and covert hospitalizations are rising. But we expected hospitalization and hospitals come down towards the end of this month and next month. So basically we have done a good job so far avoiding overwhelming our medical centers here and test a look that says that pressure reduction for hospitals would come as more people get their vaccines and as the surge declines heading into spring. He says. We did well keeping holiday spread down and that the spikes we're seeing now might not actually be spikes because of holiday reporting delays. The feds aren't keeping their promises on current virus vaccine supply, According to one local public health officers Welcome most Ryan Harris with Morgan County Health Officer, Dr Jeff Duchin says he can't speak to word the federal stockpile doesn't exist, as officials claimed. But he says the pace of vaccine delivery hasn't kept up with what was advertised under Operation Warp speed. You're not getting as many Doses as we anticipated. The doses haven't been increasing each week. We have very little insight into the supply issues at the federal level, but we are ready and willing and very eager to receive whatever doses are available as soon as they can come to us do, Jin says. Despite that they have managed to administer more than 60% of the doses they've received. So far Do. Jin is also concerned that King County's case numbers have been on a steady rise. And, he says, with the more transmissible variants likely to become widespread That'll make the virus even harder to control. Ryan Harris come on. In Washington state troopers began getting the cove in 19 vaccine. This week's State Patrol says their employees are at a high risk of contracting the virus. Due to the nature of their duty making contact with drivers.
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"We are releasing the entire supply. We have Order by states rather than holding second doses in physical reserve. Now, the Washington Post reports. There were no dose is being held in physical reserve. There won't be an extra shipment of the vaccine. States across the country had made plans to more widely distribute the vaccine, and now those plans must change in a tweet. The Washington State Health Department says they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. Reached out to health and human services from or comment. Local health officials are sounding the alarm about Corona virus variants, and one public health expert tells Cuomo's Ryan Harris. We need to be ready for their potential effect. Viruses mutate. That's the nature of the beast. And that could mean they become more transmissible like the UK variant, But you w medicines. Dr Ali Mokdad says they could also render vaccines less effective. Mokdad says there are some things we need to do primary among them to keep our guard up as we work toward herd immunity, since the virus is less likely to mutate with fewer places to go, and, he says, we need to do more testing for the variance old companies that are only knocked the vaccine, especially wealthy countries that have the means to keep an eye on what's circulating because many countries in Africa and the Middle East would not have vaccinated the public and the body's system you taking over their Mokhtar also says vaccine makers need to be ready to tweak the vaccine. Match any resistant mutations, which he says can be done like it is with the flu shot each year. Ryan Harris, come Ono, so their transmission is still at a high level, and it's caused of 30% increase in King County's new cases since just after Christmas. That alone is a concern to county health officer Dr Jeff Duchin. But he's even more concerned because he says the U. K and other Coronas virus variants could be like adding gasoline to a cove it fire. Eugene says all viruses mutate, but that doesn't always cause changes in the way of Irish behaves or affect us. Sometimes they do, though, and those are what we call variants of significance or variants of concern. Those are the ones that are spreading internationally, and we anticipate will become very common here in the U. S. Over the next few months. So do, Jin says. That's why it's even more important to do all we can to minimize contacts and virus spread, especially since it'll take at least six months ago, most of us vaccinated You've been good answer specific questions about reports. The federal vaccine stockpile doesn't exist, as officials claimed. But he says the federal supply has already been unreliable, which creates barriers to the speed people are vaccinated. Washington State will remain in phase one of governor genius least coronavirus recovery plan, at least for now, In order to move to Phase two, a region must see a decreasing trend of 10% or more on covert cases per 100,000 people over a two week span. New hospitalizations must also declined by 10% over that span, while intensive care units was have a less than 90% occupancy rate, the covered 19 test positivity rate must also Fall below 10%. These day Patrol and National Guard are preparing for any possible protests or confrontations of the state capital this weekend. Almost Charlie Harder reports fence lined with troopers and guard members continues to surround the capital and nearby buildings. This comes as the FBI warns of possible threats at all 50 state capitals between now and January, 20th. State trooper Chelsea Hoxton tells coma. They continue to monitor intelligence coming in well this point in time, we don't have any known explicit threats that would indicate details of the time place or specific activity in our area. The FBI highlights Sunday and inauguration day as the two days to be on the highest alert, Hodgson says they're ready for whatever comes their way. Charlie Harder. Come on. In former Republican candidate for governor, Lauren Cole presented his lawsuit that sought to invalidate the results of the election. Culp lost to injury in a landslide but refused to concede. Making claims without evidence of widespread voter fraud is attorney Stephen Pigeon could still face disciplinary action. From the courts and the state bar for filing lawsuits with false and unsubstantiated claims. Coma news time 9 10 and from the Beacon Plumbing Sports desk tonight. Men's college basketball in Seattle, Utah Valley, They beat Seattle You 93 to 92 almost Bill Swartz says. The Seattle Mariners have a full crew on board for the 2021 season. Shortstop JP Crawford, catcher Tom Murphy and picture Rafael Montero all signed contracts, giving the EMS control of their entire 40 man roster. Murphy missed the whole 2020 season with foot fracture but should be ready to go for spring training, says manager Scott Service. Murphy is full go 100% weight bearing doing is running his full workouts. He feels great. We have been in constant contact with him. Mariners also counting on the return of all Star outfielder Mitch Hanniger, former L. A Chargers headman Anthony Lynn might emerge as a possible offensive coordinator for the Seahawks. Seattle earlier this week. Can Brian Schottenheimer Two NFL division playoff games tomorrow in chilly conditions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay host the L. A Rams Buffalo takes on the visiting Baltimore Ravens and numerous reports indicate the Sounders are in talks with Swansea City about loaning forward Jordan Morris to that whales, soccer club sports A 10 and 40. After the hour, Bill Schwartz come on, is Introducing TD Ameritrade's.
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Vaccine reserve was exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes for Washington state supply
"Health Health and and Human Human Services Services Secretary Secretary Alex Alex A's A's are are indicated indicated there there would would be be millions millions of of extra extra vaccine vaccine doses doses released released to to the the state. state. We We are are releasing releasing the the entire entire supply. supply. We We have have Order Order by by states states rather rather than than holding holding second second doses doses in in physical physical reserve. reserve. But But new new reporting reporting in in the the Washington Washington Post Post shows shows there were no doses available in reserve, as result of states that had been gearing up to expand distribution of the covert vaccine have no extra doses to give out. In a tweet. The Washington State Health Department says they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. Oregon Governor Kate Brown calls it a deception on a national scale. Reached out to health and human services for comment.
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"Of nonstop news on comb. Oh, it's 606. Earlier this week, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Cesar indicated there would be millions of extra vaccine doses released to the states. We are releasing the entire supply we have for order by states. Rather than holding second doses in physical reserve. But new reporting in the Washington Post shows there were no doses available in reserve. As a result, states that had been gearing up to expand distribution of the Copan vaccine have no extra doses to give out in a tweet. The Washington State Health Department says they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. Oregon Governor Kate Brown calls it A deception on a national scale. We've reached out to health and human services for comment. The State patrol the National Guard, preparing for any possible protests or confrontations at the state capital this weekend. Here's combos Charlie Harder with Maura Fence lined with troopers and guard members continues to surround the capital and nearby buildings. This comes, says the FBI warns of possible threats at all 50 state capitals between now and January, 20th. State trooper Chelsea Hudson tells coma, they continue to monitor intelligence coming in well this point in time, we don't have any known explicit threats that would indicate details of the time place or specific activity in our area. FBI Highlights Sunday and Inauguration Day is the two days to be on the highest alert, Hudson says they're ready for whatever comes their way. Charlie Harder come O'Neill's. There is increasing concern for the safety of journalists covering protests at state capitals across the U. S. And in Washington, packing a gas mask and helmet has become the new normal is starting to look just a bit like what foreign correspondents face in the world's conflict zones. This week, the Oregon State police gave virtual training on what to do if there's a shooting rampage in the state Capitol building. Former longtime foreign correspondent Andrew Selsky, says there are increasing risks to journalists in America. Lawmakers in Olympia had their first public hearing on a major police reform bill that would affect Washington's 11,000 police officers and update now here's come. Oh super marrow, the Criminal Justice Training Commission certifies law enforcement in the state of Focus of House Bill 10. 82 is on D certifying officers that have shown misconduct. Many who spoke where family members of people who died after interactions with police. Elaine Simon says the officer who killed her foster son should not have been on the job in his 11 year. Career. He is responsible for three of nine killings in Auburn Washington. To me, that is a serial killer. Law enforcement agencies opposed the bill, which would also change the makeup of the training commission, with fewer police and more private citizens. Maura Than 70% of the members of the commission would not be experts in or be subject to the rules of the actions of the commission. That's Jim McMahon with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police chief's Soup. Romero Come on news The Washington state Supreme Courts has Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher may have committed a felony when he backdated an official document on an internal review of his actions. The court already allowed a recall effort to move forward but yesterday released a lengthy rebuke of the sheriff's actions come most. Carleen Johnson reports. The initial report back in November from the state's high court stated the recall effort against Sheriff Jerry Hatcher could go forward. Now in this 47 page, expanded opinion, the court said all eight charges alleged against him were legally in factually sufficient, including tampering with physical evidence and intimidating witnesses. The officer's union has voted no confidence in their sheriff Alan Harvey is theater knee representing deputy Jason Eriksson, who brought the recall effort. He says the department is united despite the strain of this awkward time, their unity through the sense of purpose that they're doing the right thing for the right reason that they have maintained their professional integrity and and they have gone to work every day, and they're still doing their jobs. Hatcher denies any wrongdoing and no criminal charges have been filed against him. Those behind the recall effort have until May to gather signatures. Carleen Johnson. Come on News Still to come on coma. I'm Corwin Hague, urging you to buy some music and help an ailing Seattle icon. The Falcons hire.
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"Ryan Harris with Y. A local public health expert says We should be prepared for Kobe variants. 3 31 100 Million Covert 19 vaccines billions in federal funding to make it happen and uniting a divided nation. They are at the top of President elect Joe Biden's to do list, he says. That includes more vaccination sites in all communities, including those hardest heads to make sure It's done equitably. Going to make sure their vaccination centers in communities his hardest by the pandemic. Mr Biden says he'll use the Defense production act to speed up the rollout. Governors and state health officials say they're ready to ramp up vaccinations as long as they get enough doses. Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Colorado's Jared Policy. They were told this week that the federal vaccine reserved the White House has been touting doesn't exist. The N R A has filed for bankruptcy. It's a move. That's what's expected to avoid a criminal prosecution in New York state. Again. A very moving to Texas to reincorporate the Pentagon now says up to 25,000 National Guard troops will be in Washington, D. C heading into next week's inauguration. Daria Aldinger, ABC News Co. Moh news 1000 FM, 97 7, and we Continue Now, with our top stories from the coma 24 7 news center time Rick Fan sites with ELISA Jaffe. There is no stockpile. Washington and other states were preparing to receive a surge of covert vaccines after the Trump administration. Promise to stop holding back second dose is now come with Charlie Harper tells us there weren't any doses that were being held back. The Washington Post reports. The Trump Administration has already been shipping out all the vaccines that are available. This is despite that health and human services secretary saying earlier this week that operation Warp speed would release the vaccines being held in reserve for second shots. There is no extra vaccine on the way the Washington State Health Department was blindsided in a tweet. They say they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. We've reached out to health and human services for comment. Charlie Harder come. O'Neill's local health officials are sounding the alarm about the Corona virus variants and one public health expert tells comas, Ryan Harris. We need to be ready for their potential effects. Viruses mutate. That's the nature of the beast. And that could mean they become more transmissible like the UK variant, But you w medicines. Dr Ali Mokdad says they could also render vaccines less effective. Oh, God says there are some things we need to do. Primary among them to keep our guard up is we work toward herd immunity, since the virus is less likely to mutate with fewer places to go, And, he says, We need to do more testing for the variance old companies that are rolling up the vaccine, especially wealthy countries that have the means to keep an eye on what's circulating because many countries in Africa and the Middle East would not have vaccinated the public and the body's system you taking over their Mokhtar also says vaccine makers need to be ready to tweak the vaccine. Match any resistant mutations, which he says can be done like it is with the flu shot each year. Ryan Harris come Oh news. Seattle Children's Hospital is looking into allegations of racism within its walls and has hired a former U. S. Attorney general to investigate Kama Sutra Merrill Passmore. The hospital hired former U. S. A. G. Eric holder to investigate racism allegations at Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, the Puget Sound business general reports. The move comes three months after the clinics. Medical director Dr Ben Danielson abruptly resigned and sent a memo to staff alleging several instances of racism at the hospital. This after 21 years at the clinic for the investigation holder will work with the committee, which includes a member of the Seattle Indian Health Board and former governor Gary Locke. C Romero CAMO NEWS. The Washington State Democratic Party is filed a bar complaint against Lauren Cults. Campaign attorney complaint alleges that Stephen Pigeon repeatedly advanced meritless allegations of unspecified election fraud. Filed frivolous lawsuits and contributed to the spread of disinformation that led to threats against elected officials. Those allegations amount to a violation of his oath and legal ethics. According to the filing. The pigeon has worked with numerous right wing figures. In addition to Lauren cult Including activist Tim I'm in and Franklin County Commissioner Clint did here, Jeff Pooja, Look come on news. Pigeon has not responded to our request for comment. 3 34 traffic now from the Jew, been Law Group Traffic Center here. Seven. Smith. Seem to new accident in Seattle in all of wages north of high five and this is cousin minor North bound slowly and the area. Meanwhile, in Seattle's well under the express lanes heading north bound and just north of Lake City Way crashes in the Wrights lane there a minor bit of slowly, not much of a distraction for us right now. On Highway five or seven South found at escape. Rhoda JB 11 disabled vehicle still taking off of the Wrights lane on both directions of Highway three, and.
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"States began preparing earlier this week for extra shipments of covert vaccine because the secretary of Health and Human Services promised to release all the doses. They were. Holding in reserve couples. Charlie Harder tells us it turns out There were no doses in reserve Secretary Alexi's our earlier this week. We are releasing the entire supply We have for order by states rather than holding second doses in Physical reserve, The Washington Post reports. Now there was no physical reserve. So all the state health departments around the country that have been planning for expanded vaccinations now have no extra vaccine to give out in a tweet. The Washington State Health Department says they understand why people may feel the situation. It's confusing and from Straining Oregon governor Keep Brown calls it a deception on a national scale. Charlie Harder Come Oni. See Washington State Health Department reports. There are 2729 new cases of covert 19 reported over the last 24 hours. In addition to 39 deaths, and his come was Brian Calvert reports, new research indicates the virus is much more prevalent in minority. The findings, published in the British Medical Journal are sobering with the claim that minorities with covert 19 are twice as likely to die from the virus than the U. K's white population. The blame goes to systemic racism and lack of medical care. Their recommendation. Minority population should be considered extremely at risk from covert and therefore get the vaccine sooner. The same day that report was released. The Oregon Vaccine Advisory Committee made a recommendation that minority should indeed be given the first shots and specifically identified black and indigenous people as well as refugees, while Oregon's governor will likely have to sign off on this Kate Brown state as advancing faster than.
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"We are releasing the entire supply. We have Order by states rather than holding second doses in physical reserve. Now, The Washington Post reports. There were no dose is being held in physical reserve. There won't be an extra shipping of the vaccine states across the country had made plans to more widely distribute the vaccine. Now those plans have to change in a tweet. The Washington State Health Department says they understand why people may feel the situation is confusing and frustrating. Over 19 cases continue to rise here in Washington. So does the demand for the vaccine as we hear from comas Brian Calvert, the State Health Department reported another 2729 new covert cases yesterday and 38 new deaths. The virus continues to spread, and it's fueling a desire to get the vaccine. That's causing another issue. People waited all day yesterday with the vaccine at a drive upside in squint, even though the last car was allowed in line before 7 A.m. meeting, many of those had waited overnight for a chance to get the injection. Some fear. It's a sign of things to come, and state officials worry that phases of those who could be vaccinated are advancing far faster than the pace of opening injection sites. For example, Skagit County plans to move to the next phase of vaccination. January 26th. That phase will allow many more people to qualify, and at this point, the county isn't certain it will have the doses to satisfy demand. Ryan Calvert. Camo News, No covert tests. No key card. Our partner, Partners of chaos. Hawaiian Spokane Report. That's the rule for students returning to campus for the start of the semester next week at Washington State University. The university hopes to avoid a covert outbreak like they had in Pullman last fall, And with far more students returning to campus housing and a lot more in person classes this semester, a covert test will be required. For those living on campus. They can't get their key card until they've done that. Phil Wyler's the vice president of marketing and communications for was what we learned in.
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"Today. One local product has reached all star status. The Sounders Jordan Morris could end up playing in Europe. Things don't work out and I end up in in Seattle, and, you know I love in there and, you know, I feel like Like I'm growing a lot in Seattle. I think the league is is growing that the quality of player is getting higher and I felt myself developed there really, really well in my time in Seattle. Morris is currently training with the U. S National team in Florida. Sports Attend and 40 minutes past the hour. I'm Eric Heights. Coma News 20 Minutes of nonstop news continues with a former Olympian charged with taking part in the deadly riot. The U. S capitol. Tim McGuire has that cleat. Keller swam and meddled in three straight Olympics 4004 and 2008. The FBI says the now 38 year old was one of the people who stormed the capital. He faces a number of charges, including disorderly conduct and obstructing law officers. Keller's alleged participation was first reported in Swim swam a site that covers competitive swimming and aquatic sports. Site, pointing out video posted by town Hall reporter Julio Rosa's showing a tall man wearing a U. S. Olympic team jacket. The FBI affidavit references green shot showing the person identified his killer wearing the distinctive jacket. The bureau, adding that the former swimmer is listed as 6 FT six and the person in the video appears to be one of the tallest individuals in the video. Tim McGuire, Washington State Health Department has decided to not follow the guidance of the Trump administration and speed of covert shots. Homo skeet. Eldridge spoke with two of our states, Tom Health officials, Secretary of Health, Dr Amir Shaw and acting Assistant Secretary of Health Michele Roberts. They say they were caught off guard by the new federal guidelines. It was the secretary of health and human services, along with the director for the Centers for Disease and Control said that they're releasing all reserves of the covert vaccines so states can speed up the delivery.
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"Mike Kreidler is the longest serving of the bunch. He was first elected in 2000, which was before many of this November's first time voters were born Charlie Harder Come O'Neill's. The State House of Representatives is considering a bill to add Juneteenth as a state holiday. 1918 65 was the day that the very last of the enslaved African Americans in this country learned that they had actually been emancipated earlier, Sandra to Sant of the Washington State Federation of Employees. Told a House panel that her group supports the move. We need to recognize this day as not only a piece of black history but also as a piece of our country's history and making this a statement. Nice holiday will be a huge step forward concerns about adding the cost of another holiday to the state budget have been raised. Governor Inslee says he supports the idea. The Washington State Patrol confirms there are no known threats in this state after the FBI warned about potential unrest at all 50 state capitals leading up to the president elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Almost Michelle Esteban spoke with the State Patrol and their spokesperson, Chris Loftis, but told told me they're not at liberty to share any details. But this is what they did Tell me they're aware of intentions that those intentions have been repeated. That patrol is doing what they can to learn Maurin to protect, and they're also working very hard to disrupt those types of plans. We actually saw fewer guard members, but patrol says they have quote unquote ample resource is day and night, and they also tell me they're assessing threats and staffing, hour by hour. The FBI's warning is for potential armed protest starting this week up to the Inaugurations. It is tragic. It is two words that I used to describe all of this tragedy and resolved is tragic that we have to do this, but my goodness gracious. We have the resolve and we're going to do it. We're going to protect this place. He was also very clear that the fencing the security presence is going to stay up until the risk comes down. Almost Michelle Esteban, our state continues to see higher numbers of new covert infections this week. Attributed to a post holiday bump comas. Brian Calvert joins us with an update as well as new news of AH, couple of entries for the record books. First, The Washington State Health Department says it confirmed 2502 new cases of covert 19 in the past 24 hours. It was the other number released from the department that seemed larger than usual. Because itwas in its first tally since before the weekend, The state says it has calculated 90 additional covert related deaths. Remember it's a total since Friday, but the high number comes on a day that previous records fell in this department, for example, Oregon tied it's old time record when it recorded 54 deaths yesterday. And then the big one, according to number is recorded at Johns Hopkins University. Yesterday was also the day our country recorded its largest single day of covert related deaths to date 4197. The only other day the country experienced more than 4000 deaths was last week on January 7th. Ryan Calvert. Camo News Come on news time. 1 10. It's time for an update on sports. Now from the Beacon Plumbing sports desk with Cuomo's builds towards the National Hockey League drops the puck on a challenging 2021 season. A coronavirus abbreviated 56 game schedule starts tonight. No bubble sites this winter. They'll rely on players like Vancouver's Quinn Hughes to follow covert safety protocol. I know that we're out of quarantine, but It doesn't mean that we should be, you know, you know, you know every meal, so I think you know, at least for me. I'm trying to stay home as much as I can and have my mask on and All the rules. Vancouver skates at Edmondson tonight and tomorrow, part of the All Canadian teams North Division. National Women's Soccer League draft coming up to co Most ol rain traded away 1st and 2nd Round picks. Newcomer Louisville is on the board first the Seattle Sounders reportedly have signed former New England midfielder Kell Winrow Seattle Seahawks in the market for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Brian Schottenheimer. Possible replacements include L, A Chargers assistants Shane Steichen and Pep Hamilton and possibly Philadelphia's former head man, and what come county native Doug Peterson after 435 days away. Football practice resumes were Pacific Lutheran University now play a four game scheduled next month twice against the Puget Sound Loggers. Sports attended 40 after the hour. Bill Swartz Come on, is the U. S. Continues to see about 4000 covert related deaths every day for the last 10 days on average. One person has died of the virus every 30 seconds. I don't know that it could get much worse for US. Hospitals in Southern California, forced to turn ambulances away Way saw it happened while riding along with the Long Beach Fire Department user.
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"Clarke, a mix of clouds and blue sky 45 downtown 10 06. Now as we continue with 20 minutes of nonstop news of powerful wind gust nearly blew a postal service driver and his semi Awfully deception past Bridge Jeff Miles, telling coma news that happened mid span on the highway. 20 Bridge approaching would be island. $95 just picked up my trailer in my truck and pushed it against the ground where they left the driver's side of the cab hanging out over the water. 180 ft below Miles scrambled out the passenger side door to safety, a tow truck driver. Later rescued the semi branches, power lines, even power poles, all coming down across parts of Seattle overnight. It's a bit treacherous out here just because there's so much debris on the road. You don't want that kicking up hitting your undercarriage. It caught our card one spot and we thought, Oh, gosh, if we popped a tire because these are some pretty big limbs that air out here, so ah, big clean up for the rest of the day almost least all reporting. According to the Washington State Health Department. There were 2500 to nuke over 19 infections over the last 24 hours 90 deaths since Friday, and his come was Brian Calvert reports. There's now pressure from the other Washington to get the vaccine to more people. Washington was barely a week into its new tiered plan when Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Cesar told states to adjust their plans and start giving the injection to everyone over 65 anyone else at high risk. That might be hard to do with the moment Kayla Myers it Spokane County health Right now, we're putting through upwards around 300 people through the emergency management system Clinic this week. In other words, it's hard enough to fulfill the first year here in Washington. The federal change would mean about a third of Americans now qualify for the vaccine, something a majority of states likely don't yet have the manpower to pull off. Oregon Governor Kate Brown will comply and is changing her state's plan by the end of the month. A spokesperson for Governor Inslee's office says he will consider this new request. Brian Calvert Co. Mon use the state Legislature her testimony today about adding Juneteenth is a state holiday. It commemorates June 19th of 18 65. Today, the last of the African Americans and slavery learned of their emancipation. Johnny Fitzgerald, with the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs, says it's an important step forward. Johnson is a holiday that should be celebrated by all Americans by marking the end of slavery. It signifies the ability of our nation to evolve from a painful past. Celebrates freedom. Some have questioned the cost of adding holiday to the state budget. But there was little opposition to the measure. In a house hearing today. Governor Inslee says he supports the move. Bill has been proposed that would find any member of Congress $1000 for refusing to wear protective mask on Capitol grounds. This after three representatives tested positive for Corona virus after the lockdown. During the Capitol attack almost Cara confidence with the latest. This was a terrifying moment during the attack on the capital would representative Pramila giant Paul was told to remove her mask and replace it with a gas mask. Moments later, she had dozens of lawmakers and staff taken to an undisclosed location where some Republican House members refused mass that were offered to them. It's just inexcusable. It is time for people to quit treating. Health crisis like a political issue. That blast was you heard? Seattle marry. Jenny Durkin, The U. S House physician had warned that at least one of the congressional members in that room had previously tested positive for covert 19. Seattle police are asking for help to identify a man seen in surveillance video kicking a woman in the face. The woman was planting flowers in Belltown last Thursday, when the attack took place and brought this reaction from a pastor box. Enough is enough. What do we have to do is a society to get security in the city. The brutal attack left a woman hospitalized with 10 facial fractures. Police think the attacker is the same man seen in a metro bus surveillance video a day earlier, kicking another woman in the head. She suffered a concussion. We have his photo posted it. Coma news dot com A Mount Vernon woman admits selling the deadly drug fentanyl in what come and Skagit County is the story from couples Great Herschel Rosalie Ana Lopez Rodriguez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute the drug that led to two overdoses, including the death of a 17 year old Bellingham boy a little more than a year ago. She faces 5 to 40 years in prison as a result of her plea. That is part of her plea agreement. Lopez Rodriguez admitted she also sold fentanyl pills to an undercover officer Greg Hirsch, Old Co. Mon, El news time 10 10, and it's time to check in with Eric. I insert the Beacon plumbing Sports desk and the Seahawks looking for a new offensive play caller. The Seahawks are looking for a new offensive coordinator after Brian Schottenheimer was fired, falling a season in which the teams that several offensive records but had philosophical differences with head coach Pete Carroll, former Chargers offensive coordinator Shane speaking has mentioned as a possible replacement as his Ferndale native Doug Peterson was fired his head coach of the Eagles earlier this week. Previously, Peterson was the offensive coordinator of the Chiefs, but he could end up with another head coaching job with one of nine Husky men's basketball team returns to action tomorrow night when they visit, USC coach Mike Hopkins says the Trojans are a tough matchup. Evan Mobley, his brother, Isaiah. They're big and the compassion her skills. Good heavens like guys projected top five n ba Tech. They've got the 50 year guys starting on the perimeter. Also tomorrow, number one Gonzaga host Pepper Dine and Washington State visits. U. C. L. A Shorter than usual NHL season begins tonight with five games sell crack, and we'll drop the puck for the first time ever when the NHL begins a full season either in October or November, and former Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is returning as a special assignment coach. Report directly to general manager Jerry Dipoto will begin his work with the club at spring training Sports a 10 and 40. Minutes past the hour. I'm Eric I. It's coma. New companies Time 10 11 just a couple of minutes away from a traffic updates and security preparations are already being made for President elect Joe Biden's Inauguration next week more for NBC's George Stephanopoulos is bring in former FBI agent Brad Character analyst Incredibly, Let's begin with the task ahead for law enforcement. They're determined not to get caught flat footed again this time as they prepare to secure the capital. These impeachment proceedings well through inauguration. Talk about the job ahead. So it's it's massive George. You can't get within 10 blocks of the capital without hitting a police car or a fence. So think about it this way. Think of the Super Bowl. You only have these rings of security. People are gonna have to have special badges to get into the center circle in in toward the inauguration is going to be Is gonna be a command post. They're going to get information from all over the world. They're gonna be tracking people. They're gonna have every conceivable device here that can detect Biological, nuclear chemical, you name it and it's going to be here. How do you explain how these threats were missed? I don't think they were Miss George. I think what happened? Was that somebody on the hill? Maybe the president. Made a decision to make it soft. Low barricades close to the building. And not have the national Guard not to have the D. C. Police not to have other federal agents there to help them. That's what it looks like to me. I mean, you wouldn't need a classified report George to figure out Potential for big trouble when they're really that leaves no no good alternatives that that suggests either supreme and confidence or complicity. I'm going to go with the second. I mean, you have you know a seasoned police chief. He used to be with the D. C. Police. You had to have two sergeant at arms that were previously in the Secret Service. It's just beyond me. Those of us out here on the outside, they don't see the classified information anymore. We're all concerned about this was going to turn south. What's the biggest threat going forward? The longevity of these type of attacks or threats or demonstrations. I think as been noted, you're going to see a number of them around.
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"Cases continue to rise in Washington State Health Department reported nearly 750 new cases yesterday. Bringing the state's total to just under 67,000. There was 11 new deaths reported yesterday as well that as we approach 1800 deaths statewide,