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Thousands of Hanford workers to stay home for at least 2 weeks. Only essential work continues
The Hanford nuclear reservation moved to only “essential mission critical operations” on Tuesday afternoon, with most workers staying home at least through April 6 in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Beware of coronavirus-related scams, Washington officials urge
Scammers are working to take advantage of the fear and anxiety that have taken hold as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, officials warn.
Biden claims majority of Washington’s delegates in presidential primary
The former vice president will receive 46 of the state’s 89 pledged delegates to the national convention, still planned for July in Milwaukee. The state Democratic Party will use an all-digital process to select delegates to the state convention.
Washington appeals court rejects texts in police conviction
The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a former police officer by finding a cellphone search of a suspect that was used against him to be unconstitutional.
Boeing to suspend production in Seattle because of virus
Boeing is suspending operations at its Seattle area facilities due to the spread of coronavirus in the area, where dozens of people have died.
Most Hanford workers to stay home over coronavirus concerns. No word on for how long
Thousands of Hanford workers will stay home Monday after the Department of Energy announced the site was going into a temporary planning status to ensure the safety of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
29-year-old Chelan County man learns a painful lesson: Youth doesn’t mean you’re immune to coronavirus
After a successful weekend skiing 9,000-foot peaks high above Lake Chelan in the North Cascades, Ryan Irvin, along with roughly 20 others, hopped on a ferry.
Studded tire removal deadline moved to April 30
Drivers will have an extra month to remove studded winter tires.
Inslee: Obey current orders to slow the virus or face more restrictions
OLYMPIA – State officials will employ greater restrictions if some residents don’t follow the current orders to stay home as much as possible and away from groups in social situations, Gov. Jay Inslee warned Friday. On a day when other governors had issued statewide stay-at-home orders to stop the spread of COVID-19, Inslee said he wasn’t going to do that yet. But he made it clear he could in the future.
Spokane County declares public health emergency, reports 2 new COVID-19 cases; Stevens County confirms 1st
Health officials announced the first positive test for COVID-19 in a Stevens County resident on Friday.
Sick staff fueled outbreak in Seattle-area care centers
Federal officials say staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities may well have contributed to the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable elderly in the Seattle area.
Sen. Murray: ‘Paid leave for every worker has to be part of the next round’ of coronavirus legislation
Washington Sen. Patty Murray said Wednesday that any additional package of support for the American economy in the midst of the coronavirus must include extended paid leave for workers.
Keeping it local: Apprenticeship program helps Inchelium clinic keep, promote staff
The Lake Roosevelt Community Health Center uses an apprenticeship program to help promote and keep their employees and community members in their quest to become medical and dental assistants.
All 50 states report confirmed COVID-19 cases as Washington eclipses 1,000; North Idaho reports no positives
The state Department of Health confirmed Spokane County’s fourth case of novel coronavirus Tuesday afternoon as Washington’s number of overall confirmed cases eclipsed 1,000 and deaths due to the disease reached 52.
Inslee: State considering more restrictions to fight virus spread
Washington officials are considering more restrictions on residents to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Jay Inslee said today.
Yakima Diocese priest among those who’ve tested positive for COVID-19
The Rev. Alejandro “Alex” Trejo, 48, is among the three confirmed cases of coronavirus in Grant County, the diocese said Sunday. Trejo presided over several worship services before testing positive for the virus.
Legislature tackled other issues along with COVID-19
Along with addressing the COVID-19 outbreak, the Legislature tackled climate change, gun control, data privacy and sex education – with mixed results.
Boeing Field, two other properties to be used for housing homeless people in King County during coronavirus pandemic
King County announced Saturday it will repurpose the arrivals section of Boeing Field to create additional shelter space for vulnerable people living in a crowded Seattle shelter as well as two new spaces for COVID-19 quarantine or recovery for those who are homeless or who can’t self-isolate without infecting the people they live with.
Joe Biden headed to victory in Washington’s Democratic presidential primary
The state will send 89 delegates to the national convention, and the two-man race to earn a majority of those delegates remains close. But Biden, who received a late boost of support through endorsements from other Democratic candidates, has continually posted gains on Sanders since Election Night.
Legislature adjourns after adding $200 million for coronavirus fight
With the threat of a growing novel coronavirus outbreak hanging over Washington, the Legislature ended its 2020 session by pulling $175 million from its reserve account for state and local agencies to fight the disease and another $25 million for businesses hurt by the economic fallout.