State patrol loses troopers to mandate

CHENEY – As Gov. Jay Inslee's get a shot or get fired vaccine mandate deadline passed Monday, Oct. 18, schools, health agencies started reporting the impact.

On Tuesday, the Washington State Patrol was among the first to paint a picture on the separations and terminations stemming from the gubernatorial proclamation requiring all state, education and health care workers to be "fully vaccinated" against the coronavirus, be approved for an exemption or be fired.

A total of 127 employees – including 74 troopers – "have separated from employment," according to the patrol. The troopers include 67 r...