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Following the announcement that  Gov. Inslee "approved" new changes to events, especially outdoors, we see there's really not a huge difference. As part of the Phase 3, and moving towards what is being called the complete "re-opening" of WA state June 30-July 1st, new guidelines were announced. What the state calls "spectator events" can now increase to 50% of their venue capacity, but the overall limits are still stuck on 9,000 persons. This is why the Tri City Water Follies will be selling 18,000 tickets for the upcoming boat races, 9,000 each shoreline. We still don't know why they're stu...

DOH: Masks, 3-Foot Distance Remains for 2021-22 School Year But it appears in Washington state, masks and three-foot distancing is already being planned for in public schools for the 2021-22 school year. Get our free mobile app Thursday, the Washington State Department of Health issued the following "guidance" for summer school and next year. They include: "All students, school personnel, volunteers, and visitors must wear at least a cloth face covering or an acceptable alternative when indoors, as well as outdoors where a minimum of six feet distancing cannot be maintained. Physical distanc...

Hundreds of A-State students were celebrated Saturday morning at Spring Commencement.

Fans anticipating Pack Day Spring Game Red Wolves fans will be able to gather in Centennial Bank Stadium for the first time this season. Fans anticipating Pack Day Spring Game By Monae Stevens | April 16, 2021 at 10:34 PM CDT - Updated April 16 at 11:18 PM “Everyone’s going to be at the game and I’m excited,” said Jenny Keller, a grad student. Keller mentioned that it almost feels “normal” to be able to be around friends and family on Saturday. Red Wolf fan Paul Carter says he is looking forward to seeing how Coach Butch Jones plans to take the team up to the top this year.

Arkansas State University to hold graduation at Centennial Bank Stadium Arkansas State University announced they would hold spring graduation on Saturday, May 8, starting at 10 am. (Source: KAIT) By Region 8 Newsdesk | March 16, 2021 at 5:49 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 5:49 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - School officials with Arkansas State University announced Tuesday their plans for the Spring commencement ceremony. According to a news release, spring graduation will happen on Saturday, May 8, starting at 10 a.m. Seating decisions for family members and others will be made in April aft...