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State House unanimously OKs using $100 million in rainy day money to fight coronavirus
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins said Tuesday she’s not concerned about the increasing amount of state funds needed to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak. “We had the first death in the U.S. … It’s not something you shortchange,” the Tacoma Democrat told reporters after the House on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill to transfer $100 million from the state’s “rainy-day fund” to the state disaster response account. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Ted S. Warren)
Lawsuit over ST3, car tabs gets new life despite high court defeat
Just when you thought one of the legal challenges over high car tabs might have been put to rest – it’s back, despite the state Supreme Court already ruling on it last month. Attorney Joel Ard — who has been handling the class action lawsuit against Sound Transit on behalf of taxpayers claiming it’s unconstitutional — admits it’s rare, but says so is the bombshell that dropped just hours before the state’s high court heard the case. Continue reading at MyNorthwest.
Bill passes that would prohibit discrimination against immigrants due to their citizenship status
Discriminating against immigrants in Washington because of their citizenship status would be illegal under a bill that received final passage Tuesday from the Legislature. The Washington Law Against Discrimination would be expanded to include people based on their immigration or citizenship status, protecting them in public places, employment or when applying for housing, credit or insurance, according to the bill. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review.
Associated Press
Governor Inslee issues update on state coronavirus response
Bill to allow sports gambling in Washington moves to Senate (Keiser)
Virus spurs suburban Seattle schools to mull online classes
Officials: 6 deaths in Washington state from coronavirus
Indian casino closes after employee gets coronavirus
Some Washington state schools closed due to coronavirus
Washington Legislature ease penalties for HIV exposure (Cleveland)
Senator fined $500 for ethics violation in Washington state (Das)
Washington State hires law firm to probe provost controversy
9 Washington virus deaths, schools to mull online classes
Anti-virus measures take drastic turns in Saudi, Iran, Italy
A disconnect between Trump and health officials on virus
China’s crisis wanes as epidemic takes hold in US, elsewhere
Washington Legislature ease [sic] penalties for HIV exposure (Cleveland)
US senators: Budget proposal stifles contamination cleanup
Aberdeen Daily World
Sunken, stubborn Lady Grace remains in the Hoquiam River
House budgets address child care copays, provider education requirements (Chapman, Tharinger)
UPDATE: Two Harborites being tested for COVID-19
Grant awarded to immigrant support group
Census forms should be arriving soon — but only for some
Proposed state budget could provide some relief for county child care (Tharinger, Chapman)
County says it won’t help fund Aberdeen’s homeless camp
Out-of-town voters resist Stevens bond measure
Martin leads effort to replace defunct OS chamber
Coronavirus death toll at 6; all fatalities in state
Chehalis Basin dam draft EIS out
Arlington Times
Marysville mayor declares emergency to get more resources
Auburn Reporter
More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response
House passes Wilson bill to make childcare facilities gun-free zones (Wilson)
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
State House unanimously OKs using $100 million in rainy day money to fight coronavirus (Jinkins)
New safety protocol at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for coronavirus
Life Care Centers runs site linked to Washington coronavirus deaths, operates nationwide
Harborview Medical is at the center of coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what you need to know
Should you be tested for COVID-19? Here’s what’s happening in Washington state
Second Whatcom County resident is being tested for new coronavirus
Coronavirus briefing: Five updates for Wednesday, March 4
As coronavirus concerns grow, here’s what Whatcom schools, colleges plan
Coronavirus death toll in Washington state climbs to 9; one died last week
Answers to your questions on origins of the coronavirus outbreak
Elementary school in Shelton closed Tuesday for deep cleaning over coronavirus concern
Who is getting sick from coronavirus? These age groups and people are most at risk
Capital Press
Timber Unity protests in Olympia against low-carbon fuel
Beef label bill expires in Washington Senate
Timber Unity urges Washington to shelve low-carbon fuel mandate (Fitzgibbon, Takko, Hobbs)
Columbian
In Our View: Political engagement? Teachers setting course (Stonier)
The Daily News
‘Proactive, not reactive’: Local businesses swap coronavirus safety plans
Local hospital, agencies prepare for novel coronavirus
Everett Herald (subscription required)
As parents worry, schools grapple with if and when to close
Paine Field’s passenger terminal is a year old. What’s next?
King County set to declare emergency in response to coronavirus
Snohomish County was state’s ground zero, analysis suggests
Commentary: Why doctors say washing hands is so important
Editorial: Keep calm and wash your hands to fight covid-19
Bloomberg: Commentary: Our health care system complicates virus response
Federal Way Mirror
Coronavirus testing in King County
Idaho Falls Post Register
Washington sheriff warns Idaho Republicans about white nationalist risk
Journal of the San Juan Islands
Fire district seeks Friday Harbor annexation in April election
A common-sense local perspective on coronavirus
Coronavirus likely already spreading in Kitsap as 3 are tested, public health officials say
Coronavirus live updates: Patient’s family, neighbor become infected with COVID-19 in New York
Letter to the Editor: Clean fuel debate should focus on benefits
How coronavirus moved from one person to many in a matter of days
News Tribune (subscription required)
Is it safe to dine out with coronavirus in our midst? As safe as it always is
Clover Park Tech closes Lakewood, South Hill campuses for cleaning; student under quarantine
Ethics board fines state Sen. Mona Das, requires her to undergo ethics training (Das)
New safety protocol at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for coronavirus
New York Times
Waive Fees for Coronavirus Tests and Treatment, Health Experts Urge
The Olympian
Gov. Inslee says people should consider skipping large events to avoid virus exposure (Rolfes)
See a map of Washington state counties with reported coronavirus cases
Coronavirus death toll up to 6 in Washington. Shortages of mask, sanitizer reported
SPSCC student was exposed to COVID-19, college says — no closures planned
If you’re not sick, don’t expect to be tested for coronavirus, Providence officials warn
How Thurston County is preparing for COVID-19, as cases in Washington rise
Peninsula Daily News
Cooke Aquaculture appeals ruling against fish farm
Washington coronavirus deaths increase to 9
Puget Sound Business Journal
Amazon employee at Seattle HQ tests positive for coronavirus
Sea-Tac Airport, airlines launch COVID-19 disinfection blitz
King County to buy motel to isolate COVID-19 patients
Renton Reporter
Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19
Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures
More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response
Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Westneat: The coronavirus is exposing another disease we need to cure, stat
Beyond the backlog: Washington lawmakers looking to change way, where rape kits are stored (Orwall, Dhingra)
Faulty tests, red tape let coronavirus spread quietly for weeks in Washington, experts say
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan sends emergency proclamation to City Council, seeking to stem coronavirus spread
Amazon employee in Seattle has tested positive for illness caused by coronavirus
Outings canceled, visitors screened: Seattle-area nursing homes scramble to keep vulnerable residents safe
Metro will sanitize frequently touched bus surfaces daily in battle against the coronavirus
Man in Okanogan County shot by law enforcement officers
Woman charged with murder in pellet-gun shooting at Renton homeless encampment
Ex-Pierce County housing official charged with $6.9M fraud
Bloomberg: Nordstrom tumbles on tepid profit outlook; ends the co-president structure
Amazon, Microsoft cloud-computing can weather a recession and coronavirus, analysts say
Could the novel coronavirus cause a recession (and how)?
Op-Ed: Rep. Suzan DelBene: We need federal resources and science to combat COVID-19
Editorial: A new phase in fight against COVID-19
Op-Ed: Four Puget Sound mayors say, support Boeing and the aerospace industry by not adding a higher tax burden
Seattle Weekly
Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures
Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington
Snoqualmie Valley Record
How are Eastside schools handling the coronavirus?
Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures
Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington
Spokesman Review
House OKs $100 million to fight coronavirus in Washington (Cody, Jinkins)
Bill passes that would prohibit discrimination against immigrants due to their citizenship status (Kilduff)
Gun control law for child care centers passes (Kilduff)
Spokane senior facilities adopt CDC coronavirus advice while discussing harsher restrictions
‘Way behind the 8-ball’: Sen. Murray decries COVID-19 testing lag time, shortage as virus spreads
Tri-City Herald
Hundreds of Tri-Cities votes may not be counted in presidential primary. A box wasn’t checked
Guest Opinion: Sustainable farm bill a smart way to combat climate change
Guest Opinion: Oregon governor’s Snake River dam protest rings hollow, displays dangerous ignorance (Sheldon)
USA Today
Dow jumps as investors weigh Biden resurgence, efforts to guard economies against coronavirus
Coronavirus live updates: Patient’s family, neighbor become infected with COVID-19 in New York
Tracking the spread of coronavirus cases in the US and worldwide
Deeply divided Supreme Court debates limits on abortion providers
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Are school lockdown drills effective as structured?
Washington Post
Four new coronavirus cases in New York as U.S. braces for more disruption
At briefing with airline CEOs, Pence says threat of contracting coronavirus ‘remains low’
Australia’s top doctor says stockpiling toilet paper not ‘proportionate or sensible’ as shelves lie empty
How the coronavirus compares with the flu
How bad will the outbreak get in the U.S.?
Noose found on gunman’s locker at Milwaukee Coors facility years before deadly shooting
Roberts, Kavanaugh seem key to Supreme Court’s ruling on restrictive Louisiana abortion law
Larry Nassar victims want accountability. Olympic officials offered cash and veiled threats.
Mapping the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and worldwide
As concerns over coronavirus rise, airlines, Amtrak waive fees for travel changes; transit systems step up cleaning
Should I get tested for coronavirus? Here’s when to stay home, or to see a doctor.
Worries about medical bills and lost pay may hamper coronavirus efforts in the United States
Wenatchee World
Local health providers establishing triage areas as Wenatchee patient tested for possible COVID-19
UW, Premera launch initiative to place more health providers in rural areas
Whidbey News-Times
Health officials: Coronavirus risk remains low on Whidbey
Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Council waits to decide how to spend new funding for affordable housing
No cases of novel coronavirus in Yakima County
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KING5 TV (NBC)
These Washington schools are closed due to coronavirus
Unmailed ballot? Here’s how to change your vote if your Presidential candidate dropped out
Real-time updates: Coronavirus testing expands after 6 Washington deaths
Washington school closures amid coronavirus outbreak
Washington stops sending injured workers to unaccredited online school
UW researchers crowd-source coronavirus treatment research with video game
Coronavirus could have been in Washington state undetected for a week
5 things to know Tuesday about coronavirus in Washington
Stocks jump after Federal Reserve makes emergency rate cut
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Sea-Tac, Alaska Airlines taking extra precautions against coronavirus
COVID-19 isolation site getting set up in White Center
Clinics see spike in patients because of coronavirus, offer virtual exams
Coronavirus: Washington death toll at 9
Tukwila Homeland Security, immigration building closed after employee possibly exposed to coronavirus
Experts warn of ‘deepfake’ videos that could trick you ahead of 2020 elections
Washington stops sending injured workers to unaccredited online school (Keiser)
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Coronavirus death tolls hits 9 in Washington as anxiety rises
Coronavirus in Washington state: 6 dead, 12 others infected
Some schools closing Tuesday for cleanings, remote learning training
‘It’s highway robbery’: Price gouging concerns grow as coronavirus spreads in Washington
St. James Cathedral makes changes to Mass to avoid spread of coronavirus
Governor lays out strategy to counter spread of COVID-19 in Washington
Metro Transit to step up bus cleanings in wake of COVID-19
Snohomish County officials preparing for surge in coronavirus cases
More testing sheds light on how coronavirus is spreading in US
Woman from Kittitas County in critical condition with possible coronavirus
School bus flips in Bellevue after brakes malfunction, police say
Virus spread prompts Fed to cut rates in emergency move
KNKX FM
Public health officials work to contain new coronavirus cases as death toll rises to 9
Proposed new dam on Chehalis to address chronic flooding raises many questions
Restrictive coronavirus testing criteria to be relaxed amid widening Washington outbreak
Seattle Public Schools to adopt universal screening of second-graders for highly capable services
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LIVE UPDATES: CORONAVIRUS IN SEATTLE AREA
Hospital at the center of U.S. coronavirus deaths hasn’t been upfront about staff risk, nurses claim
USCIS Seattle office closes amid fears of coronavirus
Retirement homes shore up defenses against coronavirus
Coronavirus testing restrictions frustrate Seattle area residents, criteria expected to broaden
First responders and medical staff test positive for coronavirus
Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm
Mason WebTV
State House Leaders Propose $100 Million to Combat Coronavirus (Jinkins, Cody)
NW Public Radio
Do Thinning And Prescribed Burns Help? New Study Following 2014 Carlton Complex Fire Says Yes
Jay Inslee Says Washingtonians ‘Should Begin To Think About Avoiding’ Large Crowds And Gatherings
Q13 TV (Fox)
Washington Legislature eases penalties for HIV exposure
Six coronavirus deaths in Washington state, King County declares emergency
WHO chief warns ‘we are in unchartered territory’ as number of coronavirus cases worldwide passes 90,000
COVID-19 cases continue to climb at Kirkland nursing facility: ‘I am concerned she is going to feel alone’
Several western Washington schools to close Monday over coronavirus concerns
Woman fears coronavirus exposure after visiting Kirkland nursing facility
UPDATE: 18 total coronavirus cases reported statewide
Planning for the worst: Limiting travel, canceling public gatherings possible to slow the spread of coronavirus
Two dozen new cases of coronavirus were reported in the US over the weekend
Task force health expert contradicts Trump about coronavirus vaccine timing
Your beloved pet can’t catch coronavirus. Here’s why one dog tested positive
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Crosscut
WA considers requiring new construction projects to improve the environment (Lekanoff)
As coronavirus spreads, some can’t afford a sick day
MyNorthwest.com
Live updates: Coronavirus costing Seattle, King County $200K a week
Updated school closures in Puget Sound region
Deeply disenfranchised’ White Center to house coronavirus quarantine (Nguyen)
Lawsuit over ST3, car tabs gets new life despite high court defeat
House passes bill to make childcare facilities gun-free zones (Wilson)
Newsweek
Washington State Senate passes bill officially recognizing ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Ken Jennings for his achievements (Kuderer)
Seattle P.I.
COVID-19 linked to 2 more deaths; 27 cases statewide, 9 deaths
Seattle service providers working to prevent spread of COVID-19 among homeless residents
Slog
Coronavirus Updates: Death Toll Rises, Local Officials and Institutions React
In the Midst of the Coronavirus, the GOP Is Attempting to Kill Obamacare Again
After Six Deaths in Washington, Jay Inslee Urges People to Take Common Sense Steps to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
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LEAD Still Doesn’t Have a Contract, Community Urges Mayor to Act
Washington Department of Health Asks Lawmakers for $100 Million to Fight Novel Coronavirus
Coronavirus Deaths Rise to 6 in King County
No Hand Sanitizer? No Problem!
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Coronavirus Concerns Cause Publishers, Creators to Pull Out of Emerald City Comic Con
Sports Handle
Sports Betting Continues Its March Through Washington Senate (Keiser)