Local News
Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Gov. Inslee has named retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel Bono director for the state’s COVID-19 team.
Sports
Sportswriter learning to cope in a world devoid of sports
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Local News
First it was toilet paper, now guns and ammo are flying, too
As the response to coronavirus ramps up, people are loading up on firearms in Snohomish County.
Local News
Care home still on lockdown as connected COVID-19 cases rise
As of Friday, 17 infections — including two deaths — had been linked to Josephine Caring Community.
Local News
Local transit won’t release routes of drivers with COVID-19
Four Snohomish County bus drivers have coronavirus, Community Transit announced Thursday.
Opinion
Commentary: Why giving every American $1,200 is a bad idea
The relief is too broad; of 330 million Americans only about 80 million are suffering income losses.
Local News
Inslee admonishes some; Franklin issues ‘stay home’ directive
The governor isn’t ready to order residents to shelter in place, but Everett’s mayor pretty much did.
Local News
Everett care center administrator: ‘Am I scared — yes’
The COVID-19 outbreak has struck Sunrise View Assisted Living, with one person dead.
Local News
Watch a replay of Gov. Inslee’s Friday news conference here
He discussed new protections for at-risk employees during the coronavirus outbreak.
Local News
COVID-19 update: What if I or someone I know has COVID-19?
Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.
Northwest
We’re still allowed to leave our homes, at least for now
The governor’s office says there are no immediate plans to impose stricter limits on movement.
Local News
Staffers deliver more meals every day to kids out of school
On Thursday in the Lakewood district, 1,416 meals were handed out at school bus stops.
Local News
Rapid virus spread prompts change in health district notices
Snohomish County patients with COVID-19 are now responsible for notifying contacts of potential exposure.
Opinion
Comments: Parents finding a new appreciation for teachers
It’s the result of having to take over the education of their kids following the shutdown of schools.
Opinion
Commentary: For many restaurants, this may be their last call
Many restaraunts hope they can reopen, but don’t know when or even if they will be able to.
Local News
4 Community Transit bus drivers positive for coronavirus
The transit agency is now making all of its buses free. There are no plans to shut down…
Northwest
Workers building Shoreline field hospital as virus spreads
The facility is expected to provide up to 200 beds. King County anticipates needing 3,000 more.
Business
Aerospace suppliers: If Boeing halts production, so will we
The coronavirus brings new worries for companies unhinged by the 737 Max crisis.
Local News
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.
Northwest
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.