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Friday, March 27

House debates $2.2T virus relief bill amid last-minute snag
With exceptional resolve in an extraordinary time, the House on Friday debated a $2.2 trillion package tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic, even as one maverick Republican threatened leaders’ plans for swift passage. Democratic and Republican leaders were working in tandem and hoping to quickly pass the measure by voice vote to accommodate members scattered around the country and reluctant to risk flying back to the Capitol. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19
The curve of COVID-19 cases is slowing, but that just means Washingtonians need to continue with the “stay home, stay healthy” order Gov. Jay Inslee announced March 23. That was a key message during the governor’s press conference on March 26. Continue reading at Seattle Weekly. (Screenshot)

British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.’s response to the outbreak. Two of Johnson’s top aides in the fight against the virus — his health secretary and top medical adviser — also said they had the disease. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

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Associated Press
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for virus
House debates $2.2T virus relief bill amid last-minute snag
Couples in quarantine: Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown
In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds
U.S. hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients
Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package
Flatter or fight? Governors seeking help must navigate Trump
US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients
Seattle transit authority sues Microsoft over land dispute
2 virus-vulnerable detainees released from immigration jail

Aberdeen Daily World
Bill gives nod to forest products business for carbon storage (Tharinger, Chapman, Van de Wege)
GHC classes will happen at a distance spring quarter
101 construction halted for now due to COVID-19 safety concerns

The Daily Evergreen
Opinion: Sex ed must be taught earlier (Stonier, Walen)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Food banks are making adjustments to meet growing demand
Trump stops deal for Bothell’s Ventec to produce ventilators
Governor says he could extend the two-week stay-home order
Tulalip Tribes join the call for residents to stay home
Need for blood donations grows
Staffing and print changes: The Herald’s outbreak response
Commentary: Local journalism needs coronavirus stimulus, too
Editorial: Covid-19 threatens census; you can help fix that

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way restaurants struggle to survive amid COVID-19 outbreak

Islands’ Weekly
Third positive COVID-19 test result is on Lopez

Issaquah Reporter
Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19
FAQ about enforcement of Governor’s Executive Order | State Patrol
State unemployment insurance applications jump 843 percent over previous week
King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Third positive COVID-19 test result is on Lopez

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Bag bans lifted across Kitsap as grocery stores work to keep employees healthy
Graham: Golf clubs ace decision to close down
Worker at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard tests positive for coronavirus
Poulsbo man used 3-D printer to make critical protective gear. Then, the Navy joined in.
A harsh reality for health care workers to admit
Could optimism increase your risk for COVID-19?
20 tips for teaching from home as we work to stem the tide of coronavirus
The coronavirus test that wasn’t: How federal health officials misled state scientists and derailed the best chance at containment
Coronavirus live updates: House set to vote on stimulus; US has most cases in the world; Boris Johnson tests positive

New York Times
After Considering $1 Billion Price Tag for Ventilators, White House Has Second Thoughts
Coronavirus Live Updates: House Vote on $2 Trillion in Relief May Face Delay; Boris Johnson Tests Positive
Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Find Opposition Within: Staff Scientists
E.P.A., Citing Coronavirus, Drastically Relaxes Rules for Polluters

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia City Council takes action on multiple fronts to provide financial relief
Coronavirus updates: Unemployment claims soar in Pierce County
Coronavirus deaths reach 147 in Washington state Thursday as confirmed cases climb to 3,207
British prime minister tests positive for coronavirus
10 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Thurston County, pushing total to 24
Coronavirus stay-at-home order and business closures may be extended, Inslee says
While you’re in: Inspiration and distraction to keep you going when you can’t go out
Union demands protections after staff, patients fall ill with COVID-19 at Western State Hospital
Governor signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags statewide
COVID-19 triggers 843 percent spike in Washington jobless claims
More grocers add shields to help protect workers; reusable bags discouraged in Tacoma

Peninsula Daily News
Hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients
WSDOT offers notices for virus changes
Virus shutdowns cause big spike in state jobless claims
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed on Peninsula
Schools ordered to provide instruction by Monday
Many parks closed but trails open with cautions

Puget Sound Business Journal
Small businesses will get help paying workers, if they can wait
UW Medicine tests 2,000 COVID-19 kits per day. Here’s how they did it.
As they transport other ‘essential workers,’ how are bus drivers being protected from COVID-19?
Federal resources for small businesses

Renton Reporter
Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19
FAQ about enforcement of Governor’s Executive Order | State Patrol
State unemployment insurance applications jump 843 percent over previous week

Seattle Times (subscription required)
UW model says social distancing is starting to work — but still projects 1,400 coronavirus deaths in the state
Coronavirus testing troubles persist as patients are turned away, even as lab capacity in Seattle expands
Trump administration backs off a deal for Bothell’s Ventec and GM to produce ‘up to 20,000’ ventilators a month amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus crisis leaves food banks strapped while facing increased demand
Child care centers are essential to the economy. But can they survive the coronavirus pandemic?
West Seattle Bridge so badly cracked it needs shoring before repairs can begin, the city says
Washington’s jobless claims increase ninefold as coronavirus hammers economy
Business impacts of coronavirus leave Olympic Peninsula’s West End without a print newspaper
Meet the ‘relentless’ former Navy admiral leading Washington’s coronavirus health care response
‘It isn’t our normal way of working’: Coronavirus outbreak tests limits of remote work in Seattle area
Union demands more protection for Western State Hospital workers as coronavirus cases increase
The REAL ID compliance deadline for domestic travel has been extended through fall 2021 due to coronavirus
FAQ on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Bill
Op-Ed: Coronavirus: Remember students with disabilities in a time of crisis
Editorial: Rules required if Boeing needs coronavirus bailout
‘Loud. Insane. Fun.’ 20 years after its implosion, Seattle’s Kingdome will never be forgotten

Seattle Weekly
Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19
KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic
King County suspends work release program
FAQ about enforcement of Governor’s Executive Order | State Patrol
State unemployment insurance applications jump 843 percent over previous week
King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response
90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance

Skagit Valley Herald
Academy shutdown delays new officers
Tulip Town decides against vehicle tours
County gets $77,000 in COVID-19 funding

Tri-City Herald
Latest on Tri-Cities police plans to disperse crowds, coronavirus testing and generosity
Pasco shuts down playgrounds in measure to curb gathering and slow coronavirus
How the stimulus bill will help Hanford and PNNL workers during coronavirus shutdown
Unemployment soars with 4,118 claims filed by Benton, Franklin workers last week
Still need to fly? Airlines canceling Tri-Cities flights during coronavirus spread

USA Today
House debate begins on $2 trillion coronavirus package as lawmakers rush back to Washington – live updates

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing sports betting in Washington’s tribal casinos (Peterson)

Washington Post
The Postal Service was in trouble before COVID-19. Now it’s fighting for its life.
It was the worst week for the economy in decades. The pain is just beginning.
U.S. markets plunge deep into the red after 3 straight days of gains
British prime minister tests positive; U.S. has most confirmed cases
The dealmaker’s dealmaker: Mnuchin steps in as Trump’s negotiator, but the president’s doubts linger
Gouged prices and medical supply chaos: Why governors are so upset with Trump
Poll finds universal lifestyle changes, rising stress and growing fears about catching virus
Opinion: Covid-19 is probably seasonal, but that’s no reason to relax
Major cruise lines are out of stimulus package because they aren’t based in the U.S., industry group says
Johnson & Johnson bred ‘super poppy’ to make narcotics for popular opioid pills
Calculate how much you’ll get from the coronavirus checks
Stress-baking and hoarding leads to retail egg shortage
Where coronavirus outbreak started in Washington state, officials see hope as cases appear to be leveling off
Inslee clashes with Trump over his leadership on coronavirus aid: ‘We need a Tom Brady’
The Technology 202: Here’s how tech is keeping us sane while we stay home
In coronavirus clash with China, Trump chooses name-calling over leadership
‘I am so afraid’: Coronavirus isolation brings grave new hardships for the world’s poor
People in addiction treatment are losing crucial support during coronavirus pandemic
Men are getting sicker, dying more often of covid-19, Spain data shows
Why the coronavirus pandemic is a test Facebook can’t afford to fail
The Technology 202: State and local governments are asking technologists to aid coronavirus response

Yakima Herald Republic
Former Selah nursing home could be tapped as COVID-19 continues to spread in Yakima County
Yakima County sees second coronavirus death; cases rise to 66 Thursday
Editorial: Don’t wait to submit your census information

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KING5 TV (NBC)
A ‘glimmer of hope’ as coronavirus infection rate in Washington state slows
Real-time updates: House expected to pass $2.2 trillion economic rescue package
$2 trillion coronavirus deal: Who will get stimulus checks and when?
Beloved Seattle restaurateur dies from coronavirus as her husband also battles the virus
5 things to know Friday about coronavirus in Washington
Washington unemployment claims spike 843% in one week
Suicide prevention a priority as coronavirus pandemic increases anxiety and stress
Lake Stevens assigns shopping days by last names to curb the spread of coronavirus
Seattle schools open childcare for medical staff and first-responders on coronavirus front lines

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Stay-at-home order could be extended; state working to keep health care system from being overwhelmed
Army surveys CenturyLink Field, fairgrounds for temporary hospital
Shutdown: Car dealers laying off workforce, urging governor to refine ‘essential business’
Retired admiral brings experience, tenacity to COVID-19 fight
Changes could be coming to how schools teach during closures
Local research center projects 1,429 coronavirus-related deaths in Washington by Aug. 4
Internationally-acclaimed Bothell distillery makes sanitizer for deputies, drivers
Tacoma homeless shelters move at-risk guests to hotel, school
Will I get pulled over or fined for being out during the stay-at-home order?

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Gov. Inslee: Statewide stay-home order may be extended to fight virus
CenturyLink Field considered as potential field hospital site
Seattle restaurants hit by thieves, vandals during coronavirus closures
Virus death toll now 147 in Wash., with more than 3,200 confirmed cases
Washington receives 500,000 medical masks, 500 ventilators but still needs more equipment
Are gun shops ‘essential’ businesses during a pandemic?
Washington schools prepare learning opportunities for students at home
New pictures reveal cracking cement forcing closure of West Seattle Bridge

Q13 TV (Fox)
Struggling laid off local workers desperate for government relief to kick in
2 virus-vulnerable detainees released from immigration jail in Tacoma
Coronavirus stimulus FAQ: Who gets stimulus money? Will paper checks be issued? When will it come?
Community in Kent donates medical supplies to those on the front line of COVID-19
FBI warns of potential increased risk of child exploitation due to COVID-19 related school closures
COVID-19 in Washington: Links and resources to help you during coronavirus pandemic

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Crosscut
WWII-era ‘victory gardens’ make a comeback amid coronavirus
Labor tensions and coronavirus collide at Swedish Hospital ICU
Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder

My Ballard
Restaurants can now sell alcohol with food pickups and deliveries

Slog
A Message to the City from Ken Jennings
Slog AM: Army Considers Seahawks Stadium for Field Hospital, Lake Stevens Innovates Its Social Distancing
Breaking Coronavirus Updates: The United States Has More Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Than Any Other Country in the World
Have Questions About Tenants Rights in Washington State During This COVID-19 Crisis? Watch This Q&A!
A “Glimmer of Hope” in Washington, But Stay-at-Home Order Could Be Extended
Even Meghan McCain Thinks We Need to “Start Easing Up” on Rents, Prevent Stock Buybacks, and Make Jeff Bezos Pay

Thursday, March 26

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan
The House will give final approval Friday to the massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill with robust backing from both parties, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, a vote that would cap Congress’ tumultuous effort to rush the relief to a nation battered by the coronavirus. Pelosi spoke Thursday morning, just hours after the Senate used an overnight vote to approve the measure 96-0. With House members dispersed around the country, Pelosi and Republican leaders were planning to bless the measure by a voice vote, probably with just a sprinkling of lawmakers present in the chamber. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Susan Walsh)

Social distancing is hard, especially for people living with addiction and mental illness
When Marc Shelffo first heard Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandate to limit gatherings and practice social distancing, he thought of his addiction support group. Shelffo runs Strength Over Speed (SOS), a crystal meth recovery support group for gay and nonbinary people. Members depend on the gatherings and the connections they’ve garnered through the group to get by. Social isolation is hard on anybody, but Shelffo says it’s particularly hard for people who rely on community for their health. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Dorothy Edwards)

Inslee signs the law repealing a Boeing tax break
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed legislation to repeal a tax break for the Boeing Co. on April 1 and not give it all back in the future. Senate Bill 6690 seeks to resolve an international trade dispute between the U.S. and the European Union and prevent billions of dollars in retaliatory tariffs on the aerospace giant’s planes, its suppliers’ products and other Washington exports such as fruit, wine and seafood. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.

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Associated Press
Senate passes $2.2T coronavirus aid plan, House votes Friday
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high
Daily bread? In France, fighting virus 1 baguette at a time
Alaska announces new virus cases, most of them in Anchorage
Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows
Family: US believes ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson has died
In U.S. outbreak, rumors of martial law fly despite reassurances
US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients
WSU delays May commencement due to virus concerns
5 workers, 2 patients at psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
Wash. governor signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
Washington governor signs bill allowing sports betting
Stocks rise sharply on Wall Street, heading for 3-day rally
Stocks have first back-to-back gains since sell-off began
Nearly half-million infected worldwide, economic toll rises
Virus shutdowns cause huge spike in WA jobless claims
Alaska Airlines cuts flights, pay due to coronavirus
U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump
Washington governor signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags

Aberdeen Daily World
Westport Shipyard terminates more than 300 employees due to coronavirus
Westport boat launch, other Port facilities closed to recreational use
Westport Winery pitches in to make hand sanitizer
Commentary: The stock market crashed five times before coronavirus. Those disasters can show us how to face this one
Coronavirus plea from Johns Hopkins: Please take social distancing seriously to save lives

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus deaths reach 132 in Washington state Wednesday as confirmed cases climb to 2,580
Port of Bellingham closes some park, event areas to help stop spread of coronavirus
Two Whatcom residents test positive for coronavirus, Health Department says Wednesday
Bellingham hospital reports staff, supply resources ‘adequate’ to battle coronavirus
Whatcom County executive asks Inslee for state’s help to get more coronavirus test kits
Coronavirus update: Total of 5 employees test positive at Western State Hospital
Two Whatcom residents test positive for coronavirus, Health Department says Wednesday
Are people who are obese at higher risk of coronavirus? Here’s what experts say
What happens when state’s eviction moratorium ends?
Can mosquitoes and ticks spread the coronavirus? Here’s the latest from experts
In the age of COVID-19, the dead are going without funerals, memorials, cultural rituals
Why are Washington state breweries considered ‘essential’ during the coronavirus pandemic?
Coronavirus deaths reach 132 in Washington state Wednesday as confirmed cases climb to 2,580
Social distancing score card: Which Washington counties are doing the best?
Fishing temporarily banned in Washington state over coronavirus and crowded docks
Will coronavirus be a seasonal illness? Here’s what top health expert Fauci says
Here’s how to cancel or reschedule a federal tax payment if you’ve already e-filed
Washington state business owners now have a way to argue they’re ‘essential’ during COVID-19 outbreak

Bothell Reporter
King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths

Capital Press
Farm groups say economic aid package needed
Stimulus package offers aid for livestock producers
Western water data coming to new online platform
It’s mint to be

Columbian
In Our View: Coronavirus outbreak dominates legislative session (Hobbs)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Plexiglass ‘sneeze shields’ coming to a supermarket near you
5 more Community Transit workers test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 outbreak strikes 2 more long-term care facilities
Inslee signs the law repealing a Boeing tax break
With bill signed, sports betting is coming to tribal casinos (Peterson)
Inslee signs law allowing sharing of sales tax with tribes
Bloomberg: Comment: What we know should guide choices on risks we take
Harrop: Even when socially distant, we’re in this together
Where are the ample tests promised for Covid-19?

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way Mirror to suspend print publication
KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic
Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors (Keiser, Sells, Jenkins, Billig)
Free meals for kids available at 8 additional Federal Way locations

The Inlander
For hundreds of thousands of Washington state workers, the governor’s orders mean unemployment

Islands’ Weekly
Eligible donors urged to continue to give blood amid COVID-19 concerns
Shoreline Master Program ordinance official comment period
San Juan County Health Officer issues order to prevent spread of COVID-19

Issaquah Reporter
King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths
KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic
King County suspends work release program
COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Coping with COVID-19 anxiety and stress
San Juan County Health Officer issues order to prevent spread of COVID-19

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap small business owners search for assistance in wake of mandatory shutdown
Inslee suspends sections of open public meetings and records laws during outbreak
Kitsap County sets up two ‘recovery centers’ as it prepares for COVID-19 to hit the homeless
Washington golf courses ask Inslee for reprieve from potential shutdown
Initial jobless claims surged to record 3.3M last week as coronavirus takes heavy toll on economy
Pelosi says there will be a ‘strong bipartisan vote’ on coronavirus package, lays out priorities for future stimulus
Adoptions not ceasing at Kitsap Humane Society amid COVID-19
Senate passes historic $2 trillion stimulus package to curb effects of coronavirus

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Jobless Claims Are Highest Ever; House to Take Up $2 Trillion Stimulus
Job Vacancies and Inexperience Mar Federal Response to Coronavirus
In Coronavirus, Industry Sees Chance to Undo Plastic Bag Bans
Medicare Is Updating Coverage to Help in the Coronavirus Crisis
Senate Approves $2 Trillion Stimulus After Bipartisan Deal
Coronavirus Doesn’t Slow Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Wins a Victory in Dakota Access Pipeline Case

Olympian (subscription required)
What happens when state’s eviction moratorium ends?
Coronavirus update: Total of 5 employees test positive at Western State Hospital
In the age of COVID-19, the dead are going without funerals, memorials, cultural rituals
Coronavirus deaths reach 132 in Washington state Wednesday as confirmed cases climb to 2,580
Washington State Patrol report says suspect intentionally struck trooper, fled scene
Fishing temporarily banned in Washington state over coronavirus and crowded docks
Here’s where you can get help if you are experiencing domestic violence during shutdown

Peninsula Daily News
Sequim landlord gives 22 businesses free April rent
Colorado Army medical unit headed to Washington state
COVID-19 test kits arrive; one more case on Peninsula
Virus prompts cancellations on Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
New unemployment claims in Washington soar as COVID-19 wrecks havoc
The Fed asks for BlackRock’s help in an echo of 2008
Governor halts most construction statewide as part of his ‘stay home’ order
Senate approves $2 trillion stimulus after bipartisan deal
Fine print of stimulus bill contains special deals for industries
Alaska Airlines adopts historic 70 percent cut to flight schedule, slashes dividends
Demand for relief grants among small businesses in Seattle soars during COVID-19 pandemic
Insurance commissioner expands telehealth coverage order as demand for virtual visits rises

Renton Reporter
King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths
King County suspends work release program

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington’s jobless claims jump more than nine-fold as coronavirus hammers economy
School in Washington is supposed to resume (remotely) by Monday. Will it?
New Inslee edict: Most construction work is not authorized during coronavirus shutdown
Sen. Cantwell: Boeing may not like strings attached to U.S. help for aviation in coronavirus crisis
Former Navy vice admiral leading Washington’s coronavirus response brings experience in medicine, military
Seattle to use city facilities as shelters to decrease crowding during coronavirus pandemic
What the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus could mean for Washington state
Infographic: Do’s and don’ts of the stay-at-home order for coronavirus in Washington state
Westneat: There’s a ‘moon shot’ to save the school year from coronavirus, but not in Seattle
Fine print of stimulus bill contains special deals for industries, including Boeing
Virus infections near 500,000 as health systems buckle
Bloomberg: Nuclear scientists developing faster, cheaper COVID-19 test
Seattle-area restaurants are helping people in need, even amid their own pain in coronavirus crisis
Editorial: Fix the systems that failed Hanford workers | Editorial

Seattle Weekly
King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths
COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals
Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

Skagit Valley Herald
Deputies, police will work to enforce Inslee order

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths

Spokesman Review
7,000 sign petition asking WSU to partially refund students amid coronavirus closures, changes
Statewide fishing ban ordered by Washington wildlife managers
Spokane County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases nearly double in 2 days; lack of supplies still limiting case counts
Can your Washington business provide supplies needed to fight COVID-19? If yes, do this
Plastic bags banned, paper bags to cost 8 cents after Inslee signs bill that takes effect next year
Morhaf Al Achkar: Who lives and who dies?

Tri-City Herald
Fishing temporarily banned in Washington state over coronavirus and crowded docks
CBC shuts down Tri-Cities campuses because of coronavirus, moving most classes online
2 workers at a Kennewick nursing home have coronavirus. Seniors and staff being tested
4th person dies of coronavirus in Tri-Cities, health officials report
4 Richland firefighters nearly clear of quarantine after concerns of coronavirus
Editorial: If you want your life back, follow Inslee’s coronavirus stay home order

USA Today
$1,200 cash payments, help for businesses: Here’s what’s in the historic stimulus package for coronavirus
Initial jobless claims surged to record 3.3M last week as coronavirus takes heavy toll on economy
Asian American lawmakers sound the alarm on coronavirus-related discrimination
Travelers get a break: REAL ID deadline extended to Oct. 1, 2021, due to coronavirus

Vancouver Business Journal
‘Stay Home – Stay Healthy:’ Updated COVID-19 FAQs for Washington state employers

Washington Post
Conservatives push Trump to end social distancing, citing a conspiracy of the left to impose its agenda
United States indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on ‘narco-terrorism’ charges
U.S. sees record unemployment numbers as stimulus bill heads to House
3.3 million Americans filed for jobless benefits
As New York’s crisis deepens, experts split over how to contain its spread to new areas
Is ‘social distancing’ the wrong term? Expert prefers ‘physical distancing,’ and WHO agrees.
The U.S. traditionally leads in times of crisis. Now it’s practicing self-isolation, and its rivals are stepping in.
Suspect in New Zealand mosque shootings unexpectedly pleads guilty to 51 murder charges
He urged saving the economy over protecting those who are ‘not productive.’ Then he faced America’s wrath.
In some states, oil-price collapse brings back 99-cent gas
The Daily 202: Government experts warn of a second wave of coronavirus cases, as the health system struggles
Italy’s new coronavirus cases are slowing. How soon until normal life returns?
Coronavirus could threaten endangered great apes, scientists warn

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Editorial: State prisons wisely using inmate labor to help during pandemic
Virus shutdowns cause huge spike in WA jobless claims
Wash. governor signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
WSU delays May commencement due to virus concerns
2 more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus

Yakima Herald Republic
Astria Health CEO offers to sell or lease closed Yakima hospital to state to help with COVID-19 outbreak
Officials put out an urgent call for blood donations
COVID-19 cases in Yakima County up to 53 Wednesday, numbers expected to rise
Editorial: There are lessons to learn from choppy stay-at-home rollout

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KING5 TV (NBC)
$2 trillion coronavirus deal: Who will get stimulus checks and when?
Real-time updates: 132 coronavirus deaths among at least 2,580 overall cases in Washington
State launches site to clarify ‘essential’ businesses under stay-home order
US jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump
These jobs are hiring during the coronavirus crisis in Washington
‘I’m very lucky’: KING 5 photographer on the mend after coronavirus diagnosis
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival called off due to state’s coronavirus outbreak

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Senate approves $2 trillion stimulus package; non-essential businesses shut down
COVID-19 home test kits launch in King County
FTC and BBB Warn: Beware of ‘stimulus scammers’
King County, Seattle seeking more staff for sites created in response to coronavirus
Home repair workers expect surge in calls during stay-at-home order
US jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump
Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing sports betting at tribal casinos
Ballard hires private security to guard shuttered businesses
Nordstrom, Alaska Airlines announce huge cutbacks due to pandemic
Five Western State Hospital workers test positive for COVID-19
Skagit Valley Tulip festival canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
WSU postpones spring commencement to August, offers online option in May

KPVI 6 (NBC)
Governor approves public assistance for human trafficking victims (Saldaña, Pellicciotti)

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘So people don’t break in and drink our alcohol’: Stores board up for stay-at-home order
Rolling with the punches: Century-old tavern offers toilet paper with bucket of beer
Some seniors may struggle with isolation of social distancing
Coronavirus death toll reaches estimated 132 in Wash. state
‘Essential businesses’ remain open during stay-home order, but what’s ‘essential’?
Relief coming for Seattle small businesses affected by coronavirus
Alaska Airlines decreasing flights by 70% for April, May during COVID-19 crisis
WSU delays graduation ceremonies until August
State Patrol sees steep decline in collisions amid COVID-19 outbreak

KNKX FM
Mobile COVID-19 testing comes to homeless and formerly homeless populations in Seattle
Bellingham nursing home takes steps to prevent another COVID-19 disaster, officials say
Hundreds of child care centers close down amid the coronavirus outbreak
Washington And Oregon State Parks Close Over…Well, You Know Why
Washington commissioner of public lands shuts down all recreation areas for at least two weeks

KHQ Q6 (NBC)
Governor approves public assistance for human trafficking victims (Saldaña, Pellicciotti)

KUOW FM
A HUSH FALLS OVER SEATTLE
READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
Live coverage: Coronavirus in Seattle and Washington state
Is Loss Of Smell And Taste A Symptom Of COVID-19? Doctors Want To Find Out
A birth in the time of corona
3.3 Million File For Unemployment Claims, Shattering Records
Commercial Fishermen Struggle To Survive In The Face Of Coronavirus
Defense Secretary Esper Says Military Has ‘Limited Capacity’ To Provide Hospital Beds
Families call for transparency from nursing homes on coronavirus cases
50,000 Americans Stranded Abroad By Coronavirus Events, State Department Says
If hospitals in Washington state become overwhelmed, who gets life-saving care?
FACT CHECK: Testing Should Take Place Wherever There Are Cases Despite Trump’s View
Judge Orders Environmental Review Of Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline
Formerly homeless adults in Seattle now being tested for the coronavirus
KUOW statement on live White House Coronavirus Task Force briefings
‘Stop Price Gouging,’ 33 Attorneys General Tell Amazon, Walmart, Others
Ventilator Makers Ask U.S. Government To Manage Distribution
Washington And Oregon State Parks Close Over…Well, You Know Why
Gilead Declines ‘Rare Disease’ Status For Experimental Coronavirus Drug
Petition seeks early release of some Washington prison inmates to reduce risk of coronavirus
Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections

Q13 TV (Fox)
‘It bothers me to my core’: Bellevue PD says COVID-19 is fueling racist threats
‘We are in this together’: Neighbors offer gifts, masks for front line coronavirus workers
Popular trails, state-owned recreation sites close statewide
Delivery workers thrust into front lines of COVID-19 fight: ‘Don’t give up, you are our heroes’
What are essential businesses during Washington’s ‘stay at home’ order? Check this list
With non-essential stores closed, small businesses wonder if they’ll ever recover
5 workers, 2 patients at psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
For local workers and businesses, virus rescue payments and financial support is needed now
Deadline to get a REAL ID pushed back at least a year due to coronavirus
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issues statewide stay-at-home orde

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Crosscut
Social distancing is hard, especially for people living with addiction and mental illness

Slog
Breaking Coronavirus Updates: Trump Blames US Media, Not the Coronavirus, for the Country’s Lockdown
Under This Stay-at-Home Order, What Can You Do in Washington Right Now?
Seattle Closes Parking Lots at Trails, Beaches, and Popular Recreation Areas
Trump Coronavirus “GUIDELINES” Land in West Coast Mailboxes

Wednesday, March 25

Is 2 weeks enough? Experts say Washington’s ‘stay-at-home’ order may need to continue to slow coronavirus
When Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday shut down many businesses, banned gatherings and ordered Washingtonians to stay at home, he said the restrictions will remain in place for at least two weeks. But public health experts say there’s nothing particularly significant about a two-week interval — and that it will likely take longer to slow the spread of the new coronavirus in a meaningful way. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Elaine Thompson)

Digital divide challenges Washington districts seeking equity in at-home learning
The coronavirus pandemic is posing some tough questions for school districts in Spokane and the rest of the nation. One of the biggest: How many lessons will be lost by the children who need them most? Because of COVID-19, the learning curve just got a lot steeper for children who have the furthest to climb. As the crisis deepens, so too does the digital divide that isolates tens of thousands of Washington students who lack internet connections, devices and the means to obtain them. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Dan Pelle)

Hospitals gear up for ‘uncertain times’
With cases of COVID-19 predicted to double this week and possibly skyrocket over the next month, hospitals are gearing up for a multifaceted problem: A steep influx of patients, stressed staff with limited resources and a severe decline in revenue. Current predictions from the Washington State Hospital Association show that cases could double by Friday, Island Hospital CEO Charles Hall said at an emergency board meeting Monday. Those numbers will keep climbing, he said. Continue reading at The Skagit Valley Herald. (PhotoCredit)

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Issaquah Reporter
Blood donations drop due to school closures

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Washington State Parks and wildlife areas to close
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Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Health district investigators are ‘one piece’ of curbing the spread of COVID-19
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Olympian (subscription required)
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Peninsula Daily News
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Seattle Times (subscription required)
Is 2 weeks enough? Experts say Washington’s ‘stay-at-home’ order may need to continue to slow coronavirus
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USA Today
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Tuesday, March 24

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday ordered Washington residents to stay at home for the next two weeks in an unprecedented attempt to blunt the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation signed by Inslee aims to aggressively curb movement and interaction of residents by shutting down businesses deemed non-essential and banning public and private gatherings of people. That ban includes “some of the most important gatherings” like weddings, funerals and celebrations of life, the governor said — but also encompasses parties on the beach, pickup basketball at the park or sleepovers. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (TVW)

Here are the jobs and businesses Washington state considers essential
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday evening ordered most of Washington’s 7.5 million residents to stay home for at least two weeks as the state tries to slow the growing spread of the novel coronavirus. Inslee announced that non-essential businesses shut down. But which businesses are considered essential? Continue reading at The Olympian. (TVW)

Smartphone data reveal which Americans are social distancing (and not)
If you have a smartphone, you’re probably contributing to a massive coronavirus surveillance system. And it’s revealing where Americans have — and haven’t — been practicing social distancing. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Unacast)

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Bainbridge Island Review
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Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
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Bothell Reporter
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Capital Press
Ag exempt from Inslee’s ‘stay home’ order
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The Daily News
Senior shoppers jam Winco early Tuesday morning
County officials aim to lower jail population amid COVID-19 concerns
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Everett Herald (subscription required)
Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Watch Gov. Jay Inslee’s statewide TV address on Monday here
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Snohomish County restaurants struggle to adapt to shutdown
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Federal Way Mirror
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Issaquah Reporter
King County COVID-19 death total hits 87
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King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19
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Journal of the San Juan Islands
San Juan County closes overnight lodging

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
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Olympian (subscription required)
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Peninsula Daily News
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Puget Sound Business Journal
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Renton Reporter
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Seattle Times (subscription required)
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Seattle Weekly
King County calls on faith leaders for message of unity
King County reduces district court operations
King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus
Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing
CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

Skagit Valley Herald
Using Skagit Valley grains, local mills step up to feed community
Social distancing doesn’t stop at the trailhead
New water source available to property owners in Skagit, Snohomish counties
Getting outdoors still an option
First Skagit County COVID-19 death reported
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Snoqualmie Valley Record
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Spokesman Review
Inslee issues ‘stay home’ order for state
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City of Spokane halts all foreclosures, evictions
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Tri-City Herald
Employee at Richland elementary school tests positive for coronavirus, parents told
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4 new coronavirus cases reported in Tri-Cities area, bringing total to 16
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USA Today
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Vancouver Business Journal
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Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
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Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
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Washington Post
Japan, Olympic committee agree to hold Games by summer 2021
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White House agrees to allow oversight of loan program as Senate deal nears
India declares lockdown as WHO warns U.S. could be next virus epicenter
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West Seattle Herald
West Seattle Covid Recovers is launched to coordinate local assistance efforts
KCSO Response to stay at home order

Yakima Herald Republic
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14 escape Yakima County jail; six remain at large
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Real-time updates: 110 coronavirus deaths among 2,221 cases in Washington
Gov. Inslee issues stay-at-home order for Washington residents
These essential businesses can stay open during Washington’s stay-at-home order
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‘All in Seattle’ group raises $27 million for people and businesses impact by coronavirus
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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Inslee announces mandatory statewide stay-at-home order
‘Indefinite shutdown’: Stress cracks endanger West Seattle Bridge
2020 Olympics to be delayed for 1 year
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Boeing temporarily shutting down Puget Sound production operations due to coronavirus outbreak
Local manufacturing company steps up to help hospitals in need of supplies
Westport halts tourism by blocking beach roads, closing hotels
Everett opens appointment only drive-through testing site
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Second patient has coronavirus at Western State Hospital
Domino’s pizza to hire 1,000 people across greater Seattle area
FBI warns parents, teachers about increased risks of online child exploitation

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Gov. Inslee issues statewide stay-home order to slow coronavirus spread
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West Seattle Bridge closes indefinitely for repairs
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KNKX FM
Bellingham nursing home takes steps to prevent another COVID-19 disaster, officials say
Coronavirus outbreak poses challenges for international students at Pacific Northwest colleges
Tacoma homeless shelter sees more coronavirus cases as staff works to halt spread
Canadian border closure affects commerce on macro and micro scale
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Monday, March 23

Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a disaster declaration for Washington and ordered federal assistance for the state, tribal and local response to the coronavirus outbreak that has killed dozens. The disaster declaration will provide federal assistance for both emergency protective measures and crisis counseling, the White House said. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said the federal declaration was appreciated but added it was a “first step” that doesn’t go far enough. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Chris Grygiel)

Outdoor crowds test limits of social distancing as leaders weigh ‘very strong’ emergency powers to fight coronavirus
Forced to work from home, with kids’ toys crowding the living room and restaurants drawing shut, many in Seattle and beyond have turned to the outdoors — too many, it turns out. Police over the weekend took to loudspeakers and blared reminders for Seattle parkgoers to keep their distance from each other. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program
Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law today a bill that will establish a minimum allocation for fresh foods for those enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program in Washington. Senate Bill 6309 will require the Department of Health to allocate a minimum of $28 for WIC recipients during the summer months, to be used on fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets. Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) was moved to sponsor the bill after her own experience with the program years ago. Continue reading at The Islands’ Weekly.