Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April

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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.

The WIAA said that if schools reopen at the conclusion of the six-week statewide school shutdown ordered by Gov. Jay Inslee, then the state championships will go on as planned. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sports

WIAA still hoping to hold state championships in May

But if the school shutdown extends past April 24, those championships could be in jeopardy.

Trump moves to blunt coronavirus’ heavy impact on US economy

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Trump moves to blunt coronavirus’ heavy impact on US economy

He is expected to propose an $850 billion stimulus and possibly sending checks to American workers.

COVID-19 and how you can help

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COVID-19 and how you can help

Public Health Essentials! A blog by the Snohomish Health District.

Drink This: Grab a growler from your favorite local brewery

Life

Drink This: Grab a growler from your favorite local brewery

As coronavirus closes breweries, distilleries and cideries, curbside pickup options are available.

HoneyComb Salon owner Julia Barbee gives Don Zimmerman a haircut in her studio inside Sola Salon Studios on Friday in Mill Creek. On Monday, the state ordered all salons closed for at least two weeks. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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No more pretty hair or feet: COVID-19 closes beauty salons

Cosmetology in the time of coronavirus pandemic halted as non-essential services. No tattoos, either.

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What’s open? Not much. What’s closed? A lot

Bars, restaurants, movie theaters and tattoo parlors among the places that must close for two weeks.

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Government closures continue amid coronavirus concerns

Snohomish County, the Snohomish Health District and other localities are restricting operations.

Editorial: Americans need help with sacrifices now required

Opinion

Editorial: Americans need help with sacrifices now required

To fight Covid-19’s spread, people and businesses need financial aid to help ride out the crisis.

Opinion

Commentary: Covid-19 ‘lays off’ grandparents from daycare jobs

Where do parents turn for the child care? And how do grandparents fill the hole in their hearts?

Opinion

Commentary: State, local goverment best bet to fight outbreak

Governors and mayors, closer to their communities, are best able to make decisions to slow the outbreak.

Closures put restaurant owners in a fight for their lives

Life

Closures put restaurant owners in a fight for their lives

Mandatory shutterings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 may put many eateries out of business for good.

Life

What 5 breweries are doing to reach customers during the shutdown

Now that Gov. Jay Inslee ordered they close their doors, they’re offering beer to go in growlers.

Coronavirus kitchen: What to cook if you face a 14-day quarantine

Life

Coronavirus kitchen: What to cook if you face a 14-day quarantine

Should there be a quarantine — government or self-issued — you’ll want to stock up on these ingredients.

Gallery: Life in transition in Snohomish

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Gallery: Life in transition in Snohomish

The day after the governor ordered the closure of many businesses, people in Snohomish made adjustments.

Sports

WIAA: 2A/1A hoops tourney spectator tests positive for COVID-19

The fan was only in attendance on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. according to a press…

Business

Companywide, Boeing reports 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Boeing will equip more employees to work remotely, but for now factory workers will stay on the line.

Bars, restaurants, gyms shut doors statewide due to COVID-19

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Bars, restaurants, gyms shut doors statewide due to COVID-19

Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the two-week ban, with some exceptions.The Tulalip Tribes will close casinos.

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

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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.

Boeing might have to cut production — and shed Everett workers

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Boeing might have to cut production — and shed Everett workers

With airline schedules slashed, the company faces a challenge comparable to the aftermath of 9/11.