Local News
Unused running medals get new meaning, for essential workers
An Everett company wants to recognize nurses, first-responders and others, with proceeds going to charity.
Opinion
Commentary: Trump ‘injects’ his medical quackery into briefing
His musings about injecting disinfectant into patients continues a history of medical misstatements.
Local News
Everett-based USS Kidd reports at least 33 coronavirus cases
It is only the second Navy ship, among about 90 deployed, to report a COVID-19 outbreak at sea.
Local News
Governor gives construction a green light — with constraints
Mayors, meanwhile, urged him to be transparent about plans to gradually resume commerce and reopen society.
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.
Opinion
Commentary: It’s not Hannity most folks are trusting news to
It’s not cable but rather network broadcasts — specifically ABC’s — that more are tuning in to at…
Opinion
Commentary: If Parliament can vote remotely, so can Congress
The technology to vote electronically is available and can be used securely with the right precautions.
Local News
Mask-makers sew lifeline for Lynnwood nurses and 1,000s more
Can’t sew? No problem. Neither could Nikki Speaks, founder of a group that has made 3,000 masks.
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.
Opinion
Editorial: Public health isn’t part of Sheriff Fortney’s beat
The sheriff, critical of state stay-home orders, said on Facebook he will not carry out those orders.
Opinion
Commentary: What a lower death toll than first expected means
It’s not evidence that stay-home orders were an over-reaction; rather it’s proof that they’re working.
Opinion
Commentary: Right adds public-health efforts to enemies list
Having long targeted liberals, government, academics and media, the right now opposes health experts.
Local News
Here and elsewhere, minorities bear brunt of COVID-19 crisis
The Snohomish Health District reviewed 1,118 cases and found the highest incidence among Hispanics.
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.