Business
Trump uses wartime act but GM, Ventec are already moving fast
The carmaker is working with the Bothell company to produce up to 10,000 ventilators per month.
Northwest
Inslee: Washington needs more coronavirus test supplies
The governor urged a “World War II” kind of mobilization to manufacture materials.
Northwest
Trump says he’s asked Pence to stop calling Gov. Jay Inslee
The Washington governor has been a critic of the president on a number of issues.
Northwest
Bellingham doctor loses job after blasting hospital over virus
He said his superiors warned him to stop speaking out about what he considered sluggish preparations.
Local News
Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
Both parties lined up behind the most colossal economic relief bill in the nation’s history.
Local News
Trump to force GM to produce ventilators for Bothell company
GM will make ventilators under contract for much-smaller Ventec Life Systems.
Northwest
2 virus-vulnerable detainees released from immigration jail
A lawsuit on behalf of nine detainees said they’d face danger if the coronavirus spreads in the jail.
Northwest
Virus shutdowns cause huge spike in state’s jobless claims
Nine times the usual number of people filed for unemployment in Washington last week.
Northwest
State Patrol trooper struck, killed by driver in Chehalis
The officer was hit while he was placing spike strips on I-5 during a police pursuit.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s statewide TV address on Monday here
Gov. Jay Inslee ordered Washington residents to stay at home for the next two weeks.
Northwest
Complaint: Triage plan discriminates against disabled people
Health officials plan to ration medical resources when the coronavirus outbreak worsens.
Local News
Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.
Northwest
Feds release results of inspection at virus-hit nursing home
Among other things, they found that Life Care Center of Kirkland failed to rapidly identify and manage sick…
Local News
Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Gov. Inslee has named retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel Bono director for the state’s COVID-19 team.
Northwest
Tulip Festival still a go, but questions remain
By Jacqueline Allison / Skagit Valley Herald
Local News
Inslee admonishes some; Franklin issues ‘stay home’ directive
The governor isn’t ready to order residents to shelter in place, but Everett’s mayor pretty much did.
Local News
Watch a replay of Gov. Inslee’s Friday news conference here
He discussed new protections for at-risk employees during the coronavirus outbreak.
Northwest
We’re still allowed to leave our homes, at least for now
The governor’s office says there are no immediate plans to impose stricter limits on movement.
Northwest
Workers building Shoreline field hospital as virus spreads
The facility is expected to provide up to 200 beds. King County anticipates needing 3,000 more.