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Erica Rodriguez

Eugene, Seattle
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New order from Washington state DOH reaffirms access to COVID-19 vaccine

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By Erica Rodriguez
| KOMO-TV (Seattle, WA) Verified
New order from Washington state DOH reaffirms access to COVID-19 vaccine OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a new standing order that allows people aged 6 months and older to continue to access the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription. This comes after efforts by the Trump administration to limit access to the vaccine under new guidelines.
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Renovations and repairs close Cape Disappointment State Park until spring 2026

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By Erica Rodriguez
| KOMO-TV (Seattle, WA) Verified
Cape Disappointment State Park to close for major renovations until 2026 LONG BEACH, Wash. — Cape Disappointment State Park, one of Washington's most visited parks, will undergo significant renovations starting Sept. 16, Washington State Parks announced Wednesday. The closures are expected to last until spring 2026, park officials said. The project aims to enhance the park's infrastructure, focusing on improvements to the entrance, roads, and trails, according to park officials.
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Gun, key fobs, stolen driver's licenses land 2 men behind bars after Seattle foot-chase

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By Erica Rodriguez
| KOMO-TV (Seattle, WA) Verified
SEATTLE — Two 18-year-old men found with car-stealing gadgets "fit for a Hollywood movie" were arrested Sunday in Pioneer Square, according to Seattle police. A photo of recovered car key programmers, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 (courtesy SPD) The car was parked in the area of 3rd Ave. South and South Main St. When officers approached the car, they saw two men get out and start running away, officials said. Officers ordered the two men to stop, but they continued to run.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff writer at my university's student run newspaper and a freelance writer for a magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

How is social media changing news?

I get so many story ideas and news tips through social media. A lot of journalists couldn't imagine a world without it I am sure.