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.
Northwest
Thirteen-year-old arrested in man’s shooting death
35-year-old victim was shot in the head Tuesday, and later died in a hospital.
Northwest
Virus: Seattle closes more streets to ease social distancing
Ultimately, the city wants to close about 15 miles of streets in the coming weeks.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Friday news conference here
He is to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response and will be joined by building-industry reps.
Business
Boeing: Newly confirmed virus in Everett workforce is no risk
The 2 employees stayed home after falling ill in mid-March. Their test results just came through.
Business
Sea-Tac Airport will lose $251 million in 2020 amid pandemic
The losses are mainly from retail and dining rents, parking, car rentals and ground transportation.
Local News
State Supreme Court denies request to release more inmates
At an online hearing, an attorney for prisoners had said conditions do not allow for adequate social distancing.
Northwest
U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes
The department hasn’t determined whether unique Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share.
Northwest
State: More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits paid
Officials say they are preparing for up to 1 million claims to filed by Sunday.
Northwest
Franklin County commissioners rescind vote on businesses
They earlier voted to “end recognition” of Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-home order.
Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here
He is to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response.
Northwest
First COVID-19 deaths were in California, not Kirkland, WA
Two died in Santa Clara County on Feb. 6 and Feb. 17. Washington’s first fatality was reported Feb.…
Local News
Sheriff calls governor’s stay-home order unconstitutional
A viral Facebook post prompts blowback from other elected officials, including the state attorney general.
Local News
Failure is not an option: Schools won’t give out Fs this year
State Superintendant Chris Reykdal said Wednesday the lowest grade a student can earn is an incomplete.
Northwest
Coronavirus cases at Wallula beef plant reach 100
Some people are calling for county officials to shut the plant down for two weeks.