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State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington
Judges will focus on bail hearings under emergency COVID-19 rules proposed by Prosecutor Adam Cornell.
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Patient at Western State psychiatric hospital has COVID-19
“It’s haphazard and reckless. It’s causing a lot of anxiety,” said one social worker at the facility.
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Washington’s lieutenant governor leaving for the priesthood
Cyrus Habib’s decision to forgo re-election creates a rare opening this year for a statewide office.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order Wednesday, along with other relief efforts for people and businesses.
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Watch the governor’s Wednesday news conference here
Jay Inslee and other officials spoke about issues surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
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Sick staff fueled outbreaks at Kirkland, other care centers
Public health authorities found facilities didn’t have enough protective equipment or hand sanitizer.
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Trump: US, Canada to close border to nonessential travel
The president made the announcement on Twitter, saying the decision would not affect the flow of trade.
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Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
Amounts would depend on income and family size. The first checks would be issued starting April 6.
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Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone
Officials say it will help restore the elk population.
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Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here
Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.
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Can he do that? How governor can close schools, businesses
State law also enables him to limit gatherings and impose curfews. It’s a misdemeanor to defy him.
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Starbucks to close some cafes, move to to-go model in rest
Will also temporary close stores in what it calls “high social-gathering locations.”
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Inslee to order all bars and restaurants to close Tuesday
The governor said the ban won’t apply to grocery stores or pharmacies. And takeout food is OK.
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‘He’s an inmate’: Anguish mounts over virus-hit nursing home
The inability to comfort confused parents at Life Care Center in Kirkland has been especially painful.
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Governor closes every school in the state; death toll is 36
Snohomish County health officials reported a fourth death. There are 133 confirmed cases in the county.
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400 Oregon doctors demand more state action on coronavirus
Requests include a statewide call center, a helpline for medical workers and a tracking system.
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Virtual-doctor visits help keep patients, medical staff safe
Health care systems are preparing to be overloaded from COVID-19 cases.
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North Cascades Highway clearing to begin this month
The annual process to reopen the scenic route typically takes about six weeks.
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Tulip Festival addressing fake Facebook account
The 2020 Tulip Festival Gala on March 19 has been canceled.
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Seattle shuts down schools for 53,000 students
The school system’s statement issued Wednesday did not say how long the closure would last.