Northwest
Coronavirus deaths reach 1,000 in Washington
Agency adds eight more deaths and listed the total number of confirmed cases at 18,288.
Life
Seattle independent filmmaker Lynn Shelton dies at 54
She directed “Humpday” and “Little Fires Everywhere.” Her film “Outside In” was shot in Snohomish County.
Northwest
Yakima-area fruit workers in talks with employers
At least six Yakima Valley fruit packing houses have gone one strike over the past two weeks.
Northwest
Puzzling shipment of testing swabs adds to list of supply woes
The way the swabs arrived in Washington this week confused state health workers.
Northwest
University of Washington staff rally for better protections
Workers say the university failed to implement basic public health guidance.
Northwest
Yakima farmworkers strike over working conditions amid virus
Workers want paid sick leave, hazard pay, safer working conditions and protection from retaliation.
Northwest
3 dead, including suspected shooter, inside home near Sequim
Witnesses said 7 people, including children, were in the residence at the time.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thursday news conference here
He will talk about the steps various industries are taking to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local News
Washington’s unemployment system sees a spike in impostors
Some 1.3 million people filed last week, but payments are on hold for up two days to verify…
Northwest
Rep. Matt Shea fined for damaging Capitol steps with oil
He intentionally poured olive oil on the steps of the state Capitol in March.
Northwest
3 dead, including suspected shooter, at home near Sequim
Dispatchers were told that seven people — including the shooter — were in the residence at the time.
Northwest
Inslee orders hiring freeze; agencies prepare for 15% cuts
The directive takes effect May 18, with exemptions for activities related to public safety.
Northwest
States, tribe seek to suspend coal sales from US lands
Sales were largely halted under Obama. The moratorium was rescinded soon after Trump took office.
Northwest
Spuds for you: 200,000 pounds of potatoes to fill Tacoma Dome
Their original destiny was to become french fries and tater tots for restaurants.
Northwest
Highway across North Cascades opens after seasonal closure
Work had stopped March 26 during a statewide stay-home order to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Local News
State to deploy brigade of contact tracers to box in virus
A force of 1,371, including 351 from the National Guard, will assist local health districts statewide
Northwest
Gray whale washes up along southwestern Washington coast
The death was likely part of an ongoing trend that started last year but seems to be trailing…
Northwest
Dam operators must make water temp cold enough for salmon
Hydropower proponents are concerned that meeting the standards could result in costly rate hikes.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Tuesday news conference here
He will address re-opening the economy and provide an update on contact tracing.
Northwest
UW Medicine foresees $500 million shortfall due to virus
The system runs Harborview Medical Center and other hospitals and clinics and has a clinic in Arlington.