Northwest
Hundreds of Washington health care workers sickened by virus
The exact number is unknown because state and federal officials have not collected the information.
Northwest
State: 3 nursing homes to open specific COVID-19 units
Richmond Beach Rehab in Shoreline is one of them.
Northwest
State seeks volunteers to trap dangerous Asian giant hornets
Two sightings were confirmed in December in Whatcom County.
Northwest
Many state parks to re-open, but not beaches, gorge
Public lands managed by the DNR, Department of Fish and Wildlife also will reopen Tuesday.
Northwest
Washington tribe traces new outbreak to children playing
16 new cases were announced between Wednesday and Friday by the Lummi Nation health department.
Local News
Skagit festival can draw 400K tourists. This year? Nearly 0.
Skagit County’s signature event is a $65 million boon for the region. Not amid COVID-19. And maybe not…
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Friday news conference here
He is to be joined by other state officials to provide an update on the COVID-19 response.
Local News
Arlington man accused of trying to kill a woman in Anacortes
The attempted murder charges were filed after the suspect was found with guns in Island County.
Business
Alaska Airlines to require passengers to wear masks
The airline is also blocking middle seats on large planes and aisle seats on small ones through May.
Local News
Lessons from earlier outbreak helped Everett-based USS Kidd
Nearly a quarter of the crew has the coronavirus. Here’s how the they handled the crisis.
Local News
1 in 5 Washington workers have filed unemployment claims
Thousands who have not received benefits have an issue on their application that needs to be resolved.
Business
Tyson meat plant near Tri-Cities to remain closed longer
Out of 1,400 workers, 130 have tested positive for COVID-19 and one person has died.
Northwest
Port Angeles man did not realize his ‘sleeping’ mother was dead
The 79-year-old woman’s remains were found 2 months after she died at the home she shared with her…
Local News
Rapid coronavirus tests make drive-thru debut in county
Gov. Inslee clears way for elective surgeries but won’t say how long stay home order will be extended
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here
He is to be joined by other state officials to provide an update on the COVID-19 response.
Local News
Inslee challenger seeks to block ban on religious gatherings
The GOP candidate for governor says he’s been prevented from conducting Bible studies in his home.
Northwest
WSDOT hoping to open North Cascades Highway in about 2 weeks
Clearing began without public notice April 13 so as not to appear to “invite nonessential travel.”
Northwest
Western State mental hospital staff say virus testing unsafe
Many said the flawed testing process likely produced inaccurate results and exposed them again.
Local News
Judge sides with tribes, limits distribution of virus relief
For now, Alaska Native corporations won’t be entitled to any of the coronavirus relief funding.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Monday news conference here
He is expected to discuss the easing of restrictions on the use of state land.