Northwest
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s Wednesday news conference here
He is to to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response.
Local News
Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
As governor warns the lockdown may last awhile, builders offer path to freeing their industry now
Northwest
Inslee protects stimulus checks, extends statute of limitations
The emergency proclamations are in effect through May 14.
Northwest
Jobless rate in Washington increased to 5.1% in March
The national unemployment rate for March was 4.4%; in the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett region it was 5.5%.
Northwest
Dozens of workers at Wallula food plant have coronavirus
Walla Walla County officials say the plant will remain open.
Northwest
Far-right leaders denounce shutdowns in Washington, Idaho
They call Jay Inslee a “would-be dictator” and the new coronavirus a “Chinese Communist Party bioweapon.”
Local News
Even in U.S. 2 towns with 0 virus cases, rural economy reels
East Snohomish County had just weathered a bad winter storm, when COVID-19 gutted the recreation-based economy.
Opinion
Commentary: To save economy we must protect older Americans
Much of our workforce — especially agriculture and health care — are those over 50 who are at…
Local News
Ka-ching! The first round of $1,200 stimulus checks arrived
The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.
Local News
When life returns to normal, it won’t be the normal you knew
COVID-19 social distancing will likely end in phases, over months. State and local health officials preach patience.
Business
Paine Field to get a paltry amount of airport stimulus money
Federal grants are based on 2018 passenger counts. Unfortunately, Everett passenger service began in 2019.
Opinion
Editorial: Libraries go online to keep us reading, connected
The closures of buildings haven’t kept Sno-Isle and Everett libraries from offering their services.
Opinion
Comment: Layoffs lay bare shortcomings in health care system
Short-term fixes are needed for those who have lost insurance, but broader reforms also are necessary.
Local News
COVID home haircuts: A bad coif is better than a bad cough
Watch your ear, wear a hat: DIY hairstyles flourish with “non-essential” barbers and salons closed.
Northwest
More than 30 have COVID-19 at state psychiatric hospital
The state health department recommends staff test themselves using a new protocol for collecting samples.
Local News
Up to 950 inmates to be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take immediate steps to thin populations.
Local News
Please, don’t squeeze the avocados — or the Charmin
Under supermarket COVID-19 rules, touch only what you buy. Stay in the right lane. Don’t be a cranky…
Opinion
Commentary: Mail-in ballots only safe option for election
Oppostion by the president and Republicans is focused on voter fraud, but that hasn’t been a problem.
Local News
Sen. Hobbs to oversee National Guard support of food banks
The National Guard officer will command a task force in response to COVID-19 in western Washington.
Northwest
Washington, Oregon, California announce coronavirus pact
The governors say they’ll work together to re-open their economies while continuing to control the spread.