Seattle schools announce return for students without union agreement, sparking controversy and confusion Deedee Sun
School districts across Western Washington are returning to the classroom. But in Seattle, Sunday brought another day of bargaining without any agreement.
Still, the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) district is plowing ahead, saying some students will return Thursday.
They shared robocalls and shared videos with parents on social media, welcoming back preschool and pre-K-12 Special Education Intensive Service Pathways students, and explaining the safety measures families can expect when they return.
“We all know an agreement has to happen for everything to work out, and the robocalls just strictly state like, the kids are going back to school,” said Casey Lynn, a Seattle parent. “I just feel like it’s really misleading on the district’s part,” she said.
Seattle schools announce return for students without union agreement, sparking controversy and confusion
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Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine could help rural communities
Q13 s AJ Janavel reports
BOTHELL, Wash. - Friday, an expert FDA panel made up of US Health Advisers unanimously endorsed the one-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
This endorsement is not final approval, but experts say it should come soon.
Earlier this week, Governor Jay Inslee said in one day, the state vaccinated about 45,000 people. Inslee says the state can do even more - they just need more vaccines.
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine would not only add to the state’s supply of shots but also help get the vaccine to more rural areas.
Amazon, Virginia Mason to launch COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Seattle on Sunday Gary Horcher, Essex Porter
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Amazon will partner with Virginia Mason to open a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Sunday in Seattle.
During a Thursday news conference, Inslee said the goal is for the clinic to administer 2,000 vaccine doses to those who are eligible.
The clinic will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2031 7th Avenue in Downtown Seattle.
Parking is free and those interested must sign up in advance on the Virginia Mason website, no walk-ins.
The vaccine is now available for people in groups Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tier 1.
People rush to get COVID-19 test ahead of holiday gatherings despite quarantine recommendations
Q13 s Franque Thompson reports.
BELLEVUE, Wash. - No one likes an unwelcome guest during holiday plans. That’s why people are rushing to get in line for COVID-19 testing so they don’t bring the virus with them. I want to make sure I get the COVID test before I invite him over to the house because he’s very vulnerable, said Shari McPherson while making reservations for a free testing site at Bellevue College.
Officials with Public Health – Seattle & King County said the safest option this holiday season is not to gather with people you don’t live with. However, not everyone is staying at home as much as health professionals are recommending, especially as more people are making last-minute plans.
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