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Claims for unemployment benefits remain at record levels

Claims for unemployment benefits remain at record levels

More than 585,000 people in Washington sought unemployment benefits last week, with 143,000 people filing claims… Continue reading

Claims for unemployment benefits remain at record levels
Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle

Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle

Boeing said Thursday it will restart production of its commercial airplanes next week in the Seattle area, putting about… Continue reading

Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle

Gov. Inslee expands statewide eviction moratorium, halts rent hikes

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday extended and expanded his moratorium on evictions and imposed a new freeze… Continue reading

Reopening could require thousands more public health workers

Reopening could require thousands more public health workers

Before stay-at-home orders are lifted, the nation’s public health agencies want… Continue reading

Reopening could require thousands more public health workers
‘New normal’: distancing, masks likely needed for months

‘New normal’: distancing, masks likely needed for months

Even once the broad restrictions currently in place in Washington state in response to the coronavirus… Continue reading

‘New normal’: distancing, masks likely needed for months
Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid outbreak

Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid outbreak

Washington state will release nearly 1,000 inmates serving time for nonviolent offenses to create more space in… Continue reading

Washington to release almost 1,000 inmates amid outbreak

Man who broke into cars at national parks gets prison

A man who broke into dozens of vehicles at Mount Rainier and Olympic national parks has been sentenced to two years… Continue reading

States lack key data on virus cases among medical workers

States lack key data on virus cases among medical workers

Experts and health officials who are trying to plan a response to the coronavirus outbreak are missing a critical piece of information —… Continue reading

States lack key data on virus cases among medical workers
Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Inspection of the Life Care Center of Kirkland conducted March 16

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Inslee asks state manufacturers for COVID-19 supplies

Gov. Jay Inslee asked Washington manufacturers to start producing personal protective equipment, saying the federal… Continue reading

State to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill

State to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill

Washington state is set to receive nearly $3 billion from the federal stimulus bill passed to help with the economic… Continue reading

State to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill
How will we vote? Outbreak revives debate on mail-in ballots

How will we vote? Outbreak revives debate on mail-in ballots

As the coronavirus pandemic knocks primary election after primary election off schedule,… Continue reading

How will we vote? Outbreak revives debate on mail-in ballots
Is social distancing working?

Is social distancing working?

Data shows good trend

Is social distancing working?

Washington state House, Senate pass major bills

State requires sex ed, takes gun safety measures, bans free plastic bags

WSDOT offers notices for virus changes

The Washington Department of Transportation has made several announcements in response to the current COVID-19 emergency. According to a press release, Washington State… Continue reading

Virus shutdowns cause big spike in state jobless claims

Washington state saw an 843 percent week-over-week increase in claims for unemployment benefits last week as… Continue reading

Two more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus

Two more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus

Two more workers at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing… Continue reading

Two more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus
What does Gov. Inslee’s ‘stay-at-home’ order allow, restrict?

What does Gov. Inslee’s ‘stay-at-home’ order allow, restrict?

The PDN breaks down what is and isn’t permitted for Washingtonians

What does Gov. Inslee’s ‘stay-at-home’ order allow, restrict?

Police: 6 of 12 Yakima County jail escapees remain on loose

A search is underway for six of 12 inmates who escaped from the Yakima County jail on Monday, authorities said. The Washington… Continue reading

Feds release results of inspection at virus-hit nursing home

Feds release results of inspection at virus-hit nursing home

Life Care Center of Kirkland failed to rapidly identify, manage sick residents

Feds release results of inspection at virus-hit nursing home