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Wednesday, March 4

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.

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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

KUOW FM
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
Emerald City Comic Con and Other Big Events Have Not Been Canceled Due to Coronavirus
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!
The Ballard Company That’s Reversing Climate Change
Jayapal: Trump’s Coronavirus “Hoax” Claim Was “Extremely Damaging”
Coronavirus Updates: Durkan Declares Civil Emergency in Seattle, Statewide Death Toll Rises to Nine
Coronavirus Concerns Cause Publishers, Creators to Pull Out of Emerald City Comic Con

Sports Handle
Sports Betting Continues Its March Through Washington Senate (Keiser)

Tuesday, March 3

Gov. Jay Inslee’s low-carbon fuel standard faces tough road ahead in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee’s campaign to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s transportation fuels, a high-profile goal throughout his two terms in office, faces a difficult road as the Washington state Legislature heads into the final two weeks of its session. Legislation passed by the House of Representatives calls for a 20% reduction of the carbon intensity of these fuels by 2035 over 2017. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington
The Washington State Senate last Friday honored Washington’s Sikh community with a resolution sponsored by Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, and co-sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond. Joined by Gov. Jay Inslee and Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, more than 50 Sikh community members were present at the State Capitol in Olympia for an official reading of the resolution and community reception. Continue reading at The Kent Reporter. (Courtesy photo)

‘An abundance of caution’: As more coronavirus cases emerge, schools in Washington state are closing, cleaning and waiting
More than a dozen schools across the state shut their doors or canceled plans Monday as they received intelligence or suspicions that students might be at risk for novel coronavirus. Sixteen K-12 schools and one college in Washington closed Monday, according to a running list from the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. A few more, including Kentwood High and Covington Elementary in Kent, also planned to close Tuesday. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Mike Siegel)

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Associated Press
Bill would ease penalties for HIV exposure (Macri)
Officials: 6 deaths in Washington state from coronavirus
Bill to allow sports gambling in Washington moves to Senate (Keiser)
Virus spurs suburban Seattle schools to mull online classes
Pence tells governors money for coronavirus costs is coming
The Latest: Outbreak of virus continues to wane in China
2 at Bellevue College out after incarceration mural altered
Washington state ridge slab is sliding but slowing over time
Supreme Court will hear a third Obamacare appeal — this time from California Democrats trying to save it

Arlington Times
Legislative briefly (Hobbs, Thai)

Auburn Reporter
State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak (Keiser)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Governor Inslee issues update on state coronavirus response
Gov. Inslee says people should consider skipping large events to avoid virus exposure
Coronavirus death toll up to 6 in Washington. Shortages of mask, sanitizer reported
Despite coronavirus fears, high school state tournaments to go on as planned, WIAA says
Coronavirus briefing: Five updates for Tuesday, March 3
After a busy shopping weekend, masks and other products in short supply in Bellingham
If you’re sick and wondering if it’s coronavirus, here’s what to do in Whatcom County
See a map of Washington state counties with reported coronavirus cases
Washington needs $100 million to respond to coronavirus outbreak, Health Secretary says
Fighting discrimination associated with coronavirus
Thanks to social media, North Cascades National Park’s no longer our well-kept secret
Here’s how the North Whatcom Poverty Task Force would ease the housing crisis
When is it legal and safe to make a U-turn?

Bloomberg Law (subscription required)
Lawmakers Add Consumer Suit Power to Washington Privacy Bill (2) (Hudgins)

Columbian
Clark County Public Health testing seven people for coronavirus
Amid virus outbreak, health officials stress hand-washing, usual seasonal hygiene steps
In Our View: Study points to flaws in plan to remove dams

The Daily News
Volunteers needed to review cases where officers use deadly force

Federal Way Mirror
State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak (Keiser)
King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick

Islands’ Weekly
Lawmakers move to lower cost of insulin in state (Keiser)
Lovelett bill to boost fresh fruits and vegetables program passes Senate (Lovelett)

Issaquah Reporter
14 coronavirus cases, including five deaths, in King County

Kent Reporter
Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington (Das, Dhingra)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
UPDATE: Kingston High School will reopen Tuesday after report of coronavirus test
Coronavirus in Washington: Updates on where the virus is now, symptoms, travel safety
State hoops tourney on schedule despite coronavirus scare

News Tribune (subscription required)
18-month wait for Puyallup permits frustrates man who wants to develop food court
Coronavirus could force Pierce County schools to close, offer online instruction

New York Times
Fed Slashes Interest Rates in Emergency Move as Coronavirus Fears Mount

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam, Jefferson officials prepare for coronavirus
Letter to the editor: Economy, taxing districts lose after timber harvest decisionv
Senate Democrats propose $5 million to assist businesses disrupted by coronavirus pandemic fears (Takko, Van De Wege)

Post Register
Washington sheriff warns Idaho Republicans about white nationalist risk

Renton Reporter
Op-ed: A tax break for working families (Saldaña)

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Gov. Jay Inslee’s low-carbon fuel standard faces tough road ahead in Washington state (Fitzgibbon, Hobbs)
COVID exposure closes immigration office in Tukwila Tuesday
Coronavirus effect staggers the aviation industry as air travel shrivels
As more coronavirus cases emerge, schools in Washington state are closing, cleaning and waiting
Some Kirkland firefighters who responded to coronavirus cases have flu-like symptoms
Kirkland nursing home finds itself at national epicenter of coronavirus outbreak
Hundreds of Oregonians likely infected with coronavirus, state health officer says
Businesses roll out strategies to cope with coronavirus — but not all employees can work from home
6 people have now died from coronavirus disease in Washington state; King County buying a motel to house isolated patients
Officials and shelters prepare for coronavirus in Seattle-area homeless population as illness brings more deaths
What Seattlelites should know about travel amid coronavirus outbreak
Driver and 2 children suffer minor injuries in Bellevue school-bus crash
Online shopping surges as coronavirus spreads, raising concerns about delivery workers
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
Sports gambling bill heads to final Washington state Senate vote despite calls for statewide referendum (Keiser)

Seattle Weekly
Coronavirus reaches Federal Way as USPS employee tests positive

Skagit Valley Herald
Seattle City Light to begin process to relicense Skagit River dams
AgrAbility program focuses on keeping farmers working
Burlington approves new parks plan

Spokesman Review
Washington state will begin testing for COVID-19, lawmakers allocate $10 million to virus preparations (Rolfes, Takko)
Washington Health Department asking for $100 million to fight coronavirus (Rolfes)
Greenhouse gas rules criticized, praised in committee hearing (Fitzgibbon, Hobbs)
Spokane area schools prepare for coronavirus as other schools close amid infection fears
Coronavirus blamed for six deaths in Washington state; no confirmed cases yet east of Cascades

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Citians empty store shelves of sanitizer and masks over coronavirus concerns
Opinion: China is leading the charge against the free press — in the United States

USA Today
Is a male-only military draft constitutional? Judges grapple with issue in Tuesday hearing
Fed cuts rates sharply in response to risk coronavirus poses to economy, markets
Coronavirus live updates: US cases surpass 100; bungled test kits slowed testing

Washington Post
Fed makes largest emergency cut to interest rates since 2008 financial crisis
G-7 leaders stop short of specific steps
A lack of paid sick leave in U.S. will make outbreak worse
Stop touching my face? Why the easiest way to prevent coronavirus is so hard.
Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes jumps to at least 19
Op-ed: Criminalizing an overdose-reversing drug is a new low in the opioid epidemic
Lawmakers want intelligence community assessment of Jamal Khashoggi’s killing declassified
Trump wants to lift the ban on transporting liquefied natural gas on trains. Opponents say it’s a risk.
Abortion case out of Louisiana a first test for Trump’s Supreme Court justices
Live updates: Fed cuts interest rate; G-7 finance chiefs stop short of announcing specific actions to contain coronavirus fallout
Facebook has a prescription: More pharmaceutical ads

Wenatchee World
Local health providers establishing triage areas as Wenatchee patient tested for possible COVID-19
How to seek treatment for suspected COVID-19 in NCW

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
All Northshore schools closed as staff prepare for possibility of coronavirus outbreak
19 Kirkland firefighters now in isolation as families struggle for info on coronavirus patients
Bloodworks Northwest concerned fears of coronavirus will harm blood supply
Coronavirus: Deaths in Washington rise to 6
Coronavirus: Harborview medical director separates fact from fiction

NW Public Radio
U.S. Supreme Court To Decide Fate Of Affordable Care Act — Again
Washington Heath Department Requests Legislators Allocate $100M For Coronavirus Response (Rolfes)

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Crosscut
Coronavirus threatens ‘extraordinarily vulnerable’ homeless population
Coronavirus hits a WA geoduck industry already struggling with tariffs
Washington’s car-dependent transportation system has failed us
Lower Snake River Dams would stay in place under new federal recommendations

Seattle P.I.
More testing sheds light on how virus is spreading in US
King County health officials: No reason yet to close schools for COVID-19

Monday, March 2

Nursing homes fight to stay afloat with low Medicaid rates
The five skilled nursing facilities in Skagit County are among those struggling to survive as the state’s Medicaid reimbursements fail to keep up with the rising costs of doing business. “It’s impossible for us to stay afloat at the current funding,” said Serge Newberry, owner of Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon. “We’ve tried as much as we can to cut costs, but just like every other nursing home provider, we’re screaming for more reimbursement.” Continue reading at The Skagit Valley Herald. (Charles Biles)

Washington’s Latinx and Native voters are fighting for their votes to matter
Six years after the Yakima Latinx community successfully sued for better representation in city politics, Washington’s new Voting Rights Act is helping more communities demand their place at the political table. The Colville Tribes in rural Ferry County and Latinx residents in Yakima County are using the new state law to advocate for better representation in county politics, saying their votes have been diluted in the current electoral systems. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Emily McCarty)

Washington state will begin testing for COVID-19, lawmakers allocate $10 million to virus preparations
Testing for the novel coronavirus is now available in Washington state at the public health lab in Shoreline, shortening the turnaround time for results. Previously, tests had to be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention laboratories in Atlanta. Turnaround times varied from three days to a week. Now, results will be as soon as same-day. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Greg Gilbert)

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Associated Press
Authorities announce 2nd coronavirus death in US
Some Washington state schools closed due to coronavirus
Washington city compiles $150M list of repairs over 20 years
Half of world’s sandy beaches at risk from climate change
Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law
New coronavirus cases of unknown origin found on West Coast
2 new coronavirus cases identified in Washington state
Idaho bill would outlaw abortion if Roe v. Wade is reversed
Washington state health officials say second person has died in US from coronavirus
Wash. state sees 1st virus death in US, declares emergency
New airport in Washington state a hit with travelers
Fire at chlorine plant causes shelter-in-place alert
High school staffer’s family member tests negative for virus
Washington state county settles 3 discrimination lawsuits

Arlington Times
2020 Census a month away: What Arlington residents should know

Auburn Reporter
Opinion: This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Coronavirus briefing: Five updates for Monday, March 2
Long lines at Washington Costco locations as coronavirus concerns escalate in US
Here’s how the North Whatcom Poverty Task Force would ease the housing crisis

Capital Press
Feds reject breaching Snake River dams
USDA broadens who can test hemp for THC

Chewelah Independent
Senate Democrats propose $5 million to assist businesses disrupted by coronavirus pandemic fears (Takko)

Chinook Observer
Takko wins Senate earmark to aid virus-impacted businesses (Takko)

The Daily Chronicle
State Senate Operating Budget Adds $5M to Offset Business Losses Due to Coronavirus (Takko)
Washington Will Begin Testing for COVID-19, Lawmakers Allocate $10 Million to Virus Preparations (Rolfes, Takko)
Opinion: Speak Up Now as Legislature Ponders Sexuality Education (Takko, Blake)

The Daily News
Capitol Dispatch: Local projects released in bipartisan transportation budgets (Takko, Blake)
Local officials plan for recession, but aren’t raising alarms

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Another death, two more Snohomish County coronavirus cases
Hey drivers, new law requires 3 feet to pass bicyclists, walkers
King County set to declare emergency in response to coronavirus
Affordable housing idea: Repurpose struggling retail centers
Editorial: We’re going to need a bigger supply of housing Editorial: Lawmakers should adopt ban on firearm magazines (Peterson)
Commentary: A second chance to do right by shooting victims
Commentary: Clean fuels standard too costly and not effective (Hobbs)
Commentary: How to innoculate yourself against disinformation
Bloomberg: Commentary: The sweet spot between panic and complacency
WaPo: Commentary: Why men get benefit of the doubt and women don’t

Federal Way Mirror
Coronavirus reaches Federal Way as USPS employee tests positive

Issaquah Reporter
A second person dies from COVID-19 in King County
Coronavirus reaches the Eastside
LWTech students may have been exposed to coronavirus

Kitsap Daily News
Senate Democrats propose $5 million for coronavirus pandemic impact (Takko)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Pregnant and nursing mothers file cases against shipyard after being sent home without pay
A dire phase of the coronavirus outbreak? ‘Boom’ of US cases ‘should be expected’ as global death toll tops 3,000
Discharged to the streets: Harrison dinged for practices involving homeless patients
Coronavirus hasn’t spread to Kitsap. But public health officials are at the ready

News Tribune (subscription required)
2 Puyallup schools closed for cleaning Monday over coronavirus concerns

New York Times
Coronavirus Updates: Global Infections Approach 90,000 as U.S. Scrambles to Slow Spread
How a Trump insider embeds climate denial in scientific research

Olympian (subscription required)
Coronavirus may have spread in Washington state for weeks, gene sequencing suggests
Student athlete org advises the NCAA to hold tournament games without crowds in light of coronavirus
Editorial: We must embrace small ‘missing middle’ changes to address our big housing challenges

Peninsula Daily News
Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to Washington’s homelessness crisis (Rolfes)
Area stores see demand for sanitizers, masks spike amid coronavirus news
Voters balk at declaring party on ballot
Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report
Letter to the editor: Economy, taxing districts lose after timber harvest decision
Coronavirus and the workplace: What if the boss says to stay home?
Wall Street has lost its nerve. What will it take to get it back?
Opinion: To achieve equality, Seattle public schools destroy excellence
Boeing 777X engine tests on hold after late night blasts irk residents
Avoiding coronavirus may be a luxury some workers can’t afford
Amid coronavirus fears, Amazon halts employee travel home and abroad
Amazon bans products claiming to cure coronavirus, shuts down price gouging of face masks
Two coronavirus deaths reported in King County as new cases mount

Renton Reporter
First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in King County at Kirkland hospital
A second person dies from Covid-19 in King County
Hazen closed Monday as student is tested for COVID-19

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Working to quell fears, Seattle-area officials shift their strategy on coronavirus (Takko)
Should Seattle mandate $16 per hour for workers on delivery apps? Campaign coming to City Hall
FYI Guy: $279,000 per year: Are Seattle tech workers really that rich?
F5 Tower in downtown Seattle closes over coronavirus concerns
A second person in U.S. — and King County — dies of novel coronavirus; more cases likely
Fast-moving weather systems mean the week will start wet and get wetter
As schools announce closures for coronavirus, Seattle-area parents wonder what’s next
Op-Ed: Flawed data-privacy bill does not protect consumers or hold companies accountable
San Diego Union-Tribune: As tech advances, make sure you’re advancing with it
How transit agencies are managing the novel coronavirus
Washington will speed up coronavirus testing by processing samples in-state
Seattle tech repair shop feels strain as coronavirus causes global shortage of parts
Some Seattle merchants see shoplifting on the rise, making business more difficult
Avoiding coronavirus may be a luxury some workers can’t afford
This National Nutrition Month, here’s how to start eating better, bite by bite
Op-Ed: U.S. is uniquely vulnerable to being hit harder by coronavirus than other wealthy countries
Editorial: Fully funding special education remains a work in progress
Op-Ed: Skilled-nursing facilities need more than Senate budget Band-Aid
Editorial: Legislature should take Boeing’s deal and honor its own (Sullivan)
Op-Ed: We owe more to kids with developmental disabilities
First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in King County at Kirkland hospital
A second person dies from COVID-19 in King County
Coronavirus reaches Federal Way as USPS employee tests positive

Sequim Gazette
Informed consent will soon be a requirement for pelvic exams in Washington state (Liias)

Skagit Valley Herald
Nursing homes fight to stay afloat with low Medicaid rates
Local health officials standing ready for possibility of coronavirus
Renewed push for tourism promotion plan moving forward
Work planned to address Clear Lake flooding

Snoqualmie Valley Record
A second person dies from COVID-19 in King County

Spokesman Review
Second coronavirus patient dies Saturday in King County; officials await test results in Spokane
Coronavirus was probably spreading for six weeks in Washington state, study says
Symptomatic Spokane County resident tested for COVID-19; 5 others under surveillance
EWU trustees decline faculty request for independent analysis of athletics spending
WaPo: Gov. Jay Inslee’s blunt advice to Pence on coronavirus: Stick to the science
Federal report advises against breaching of four Snake River dams
Senate adds $1B in spending, passes budget (Billig, Rolfes, Van de Wege)
Opinion: Lori Otto Punke: Olympia should work to avoid more harmful tariffs
Washington state will begin testing for COVID-19, lawmakers allocate $10 million to virus preparations (Rolfes, Takko)

Tri-City Herald
Stay or go? Court-ordered federal draft report weighs in on Snake River dams

USA Today
Think you have coronavirus? Call first! Here’s what to expect at the doctor’s office.
Supreme Court once again will decide fate of Affordable Care Act
Automakers renew push into fuel-cell cars. But will their adoption rates catch up to electric vehicles?
Jack Welch, corporate America’s ‘manager of the century,’ dies at 84
Global death toll passes 3,000; markets stage cautious recovery
Seattle suburb becomes epicenter of virus response as cases spread
Virus spread undetected for weeks in Washington state
Can people transmit the virus before they have symptoms?
Media outlets help Trump push dangerous, false spin on virus
Op-Ed: The coronavirus could hit the U.S. harder than other wealthy countries
Trump administration orders four Chinese news outlets in U.S. to reduce staffs
Miss Staten Island pulled from St. Patrick’s Day parade after supporting LGBTQ community
This car dealership now allows homeless to park and stay overnight
Many young children are now going without health insurance
Those masks you’re stockpiling — our nurses and construction workers need them more
How the cloud has opened new doors for hackers
Fake cures and other coronavirus conspiracies are flooding WhatsApp, leaving governments and users with a ‘sense of panic’
Disabled, neglected and dead at 16
Rattlesnake Ridge landslides continues to move, albeit slowly
Guest opinion: Affordable housing, cost-effective supports can help reduce homelessness
Guest opinion: It’s time for $30 car tabs and lower property taxe

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Second man in King County with coronavirus dies
Coronavirus: Harborview medical director separates fact from fiction
Coronavirus: Two people test ‘presumptive positive’ in western Washington
Felon on supervision accused of having ‘ghost gun’ arsenal
House committee approves death penalty repeal bill

KNKX FM
Another King County man dies after testing positive for coronavirus; total cases hit 10
Expansion projects aim to keep Sea-Tac Airport from being a ‘bottleneck’ to region’s growth
Coronavirus presents challenges for WA universities with study abroad programs

KUOW FM
Live blog: Coronavirus updates in Seattle area
Coronavirus in WA: A pandemic and the panic button
Buses in the age of Uber: Seattle commuters face transit challenges
The cutest carbon culprits? Your pets
Gov. Jay Inslee declares state of emergency for coronavirus response
Draft federal plan recommends keeping Lower Snake River dams in place
King County health officials say don’t panic about coronavirus, but be prepared

NW Public Radio
With An Election On The Horizon, Older Adults Get Help Spotting Fake News
2nd Seattle-Area Patient Dies Of COVID-19 Coronavirus; Jay Inslee Declares Emergency

Thurston Talk
Local Students Serve as Legislative Pages (Valdez, Lekanoff, Walen, Dolan)

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Crosscut
Washington’s Latinx and Native voters are fighting for their votes to matter
For rural Native communities, affordable groceries can be hours away
‘No supervisors, no boss’: Upending farm labor by owning the land

MyNorthwest.com
Bill requiring consent for pelvic exams in Washington gets bipartisan support (Liias)

Seattle P.I.
Connelly: In a galling move, Rep. McMorris Rodgers blames salmon condition on Seattle

Slog
Paul Allen’s Estate Taxes Are Probably Responsible for Washington’s $300 Million Budget Windfall
Dams on Lower Snake River Unlikely to Come Down
King County Just Gave Free Bus Tickets to 54,000 Residents
Turning Up the Heat to #MeltICE
The Latest Move to Repair the Racist War on Drugs

Friday, February 28

Washington agency rejects Facebook settlement, refers campaign ad violation charge to AG’s office
Washington’s campaign finance watchdog on Thursday rejected a settlement that its own staff had negotiated with Facebook over charges the social media giant has repeatedly violated state campaign finance law. Instead of accepting the rather modest settlement — a proposed $75,000 fine for the $550 billion company and no admission of guilt — the Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) referred the matter to Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson for further investigation. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Noah Berger)

‘Sexual by birth.’ Comprehensive sex ed mandate passes House committee by 1 vote
By one vote, a House committee on Thursday approved a bill to require public school districts to teach comprehensive sexual health education to K-12 students beginning with the 2022-23 school year. SB 5395 would be phased in over two years, with the topic taught to students in grades six through 12 beginning with the 2021-2022 school year and to all students a year later. Backers of the bill say it’s designed with equity in mind, to ensure all students get the opportunity to learn. Several opponents say sex education should be restricted to grades seven through 12. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Tony Overman)

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus
A last minute amendment to the Senate Democratic Caucus supplemental operating budget has earmarked $5 million to help businesses that have been negatively affected by international responses to the coronavirus outbreak overseas. Businesses like Cosmo Specialty Fibers, a textile producer that does 97 percent of its business with companies in Asia, have been disrupted by port closures intended to stop the spread of the disease. Continue reading at The Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. (Port of Everett)

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Associated Press
Military funds for Washington state can’t go to build border wall, judge rules
Northern California city at epicenter of coronavirus mystery
House committee approves death penalty repeal bill
Washington agency rejects Facebook political ad settlement
2 Washington state teens survive fentanyl overdose
Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street; Dow Jones sinks 3.1%

Aberdeen Daily World
Commissioner of Public Lands visits Hoquiam

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Hand washing can help prevent coronavirus, but you’re probably not doing it right
‘Sexual by birth.’ Comprehensive sex ed mandate passes House committee by 1 vote (Santos, Dolan, Stonier)
Bothell High School closed Thursday in ‘abundance of caution’ over coronavirus fears
State public health officials will be able to get test results for coronavirus faster
As coronavirus outbreak widens, Whatcom public health says to prepare for its spread
CDC shows you how to properly wash your hands
Worried you may have coronavirus? Here are steps to protect yourself and others
Are you more likely to die from coronavirus or the flu? There’s a big difference
Are we any closer to a vaccine? Five facts to know about the coronavirus
Will coronavirus wreck your spring or summer travel plans? 5 things to know

Bothell Reporter
Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus (Takko)

Centralia Daily Chronicle
State Senate Operating Budget Adds $5M to Offset Business Losses Due to Coronavirus (Takko, Van De Wege, Blake)

Columbian
Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis (Rolfes)
In Our View: Taxpayers should share in good budget news

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Stewardship plate on track with sales (Lovelett, Lekanoff)
Senate passes bills to ensure health of natural waters (Lovelett)

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Judge: Trump Administration can’t take $89m from Bangor pier project for border wall

New York Times
Unions push FTC to study if Amazon warps the economy

Seattle Times (subscription required)
150 people possibly exposed to TB by Microsoft vendor, public-health officials say
South Seattle residents blasted with late-night jet noise from improper Boeing test
Man dead after exchanging shots with troopers near Gig Harbor, police say
Sound Transit fast-tracks North Seattle’s 130th Street Station
Gray whales are back — and may hold clues to mysterious ‘unusual mortality event’
Seattle to sponsor workshops to educate immigrants on new ‘public charge’ rule on visas
Washington approves ban on ‘gay panic’ defense in homicide cases
Report of ‘animal serial killer’ prompts 10,000 calls, emails to Tacoma Animal Control
Alaska and Boeing shares fall sharply amid coronavirus fears
Washington agency rejects Facebook settlement, refers campaign ad violation charge to AG’s office
Kilmer: U.S. Senate should move to protect our public lands and grow jobs
Editorial: Caution, calm: Keys to coronavirus response

Seattle Weekly
Bothell High School is closed due to caution over potential coronavirus
Inslee gets involved in contract talks between Swedish, SEIU
Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis (Rolfes)

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Inslee gets involved in contract talks between Swedish, SEIU

Spokesman Review
Senate adds $1B in spending, passes budget (Billig, Rolfes, Van De Wege)
Legislature bans ‘surprise’ defense in LGBTQ attacks (Pedersen)
A COVID-19 Q&A: What we know, don’t know and how to prepare
Washington state will begin testing for COVID-19, lawmakers allocate $10 million to virus preparations (Rolfes, Takko)
Opinion: Dr. Craig Smith and Kris Tefft: Take care in changing workers’ compensation medical exams

Vancouver Business Journal
STEM magnet school opens on WSU Vancouver campus

Washington Post
U.S. workers without protective gear assisted coronavirus evacuees, HHS whistleblower says
Gov. Jay Inslee’s blunt advice to Pence on coronavirus: Stick to the scienc

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington families claim KeyBank won’t redeem their bank bills
Bothell High School closed again Friday as a precaution for COVID-19 concerns
Lessons from the Nisqually quake that shook Pacific Northwest 19 years ago
Proposal would strengthen Washington state’s derelict vessel removal program
Mandatory sex ed bill gets House committee approval (Stonier)

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
US schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus
Shoreline laboratory to start testing for coronavirus, speeding up results process
Three Shoreline Public Schools staffers self-quarantined for possible coronavirus
Neighbors next to new coronavirus quarantine site worried about safety

KNKX FM
Washington state on verge of tightening the tap for new bottled water plants (Carlyle)
Whale sanctuary, originally considered for the Pacific Northwest, to open in Nova Scotia

KUOW FM
Washington state health officials are preparing for possible coronavirus spread
Washington state on verge of tightening the tap for new bottled water plants (Carlyle)
Stocks In Free-fall: Dow Plummets Over 1,000 Points As Coronavirus Tightens Grip
What coronavirus’ shape-shifting structure tells us about the disease, and how to fight it
Bothell HS closed for second day over coronavirus concerns

NW Public Radio
Lewis County Pushback Leads Washington Lawmakers To Tighten Tap For New Bottled Water Plants (Carlyle)
Study: Evidence Does Not Support Hunting As A Way To Control Cougar Population

Q13 TV (Fox)
State labs to start testing for coronavirus locally ahead of potential spread
Federal judge in Washington state blocks administration from diverting some funds for border wall
Bothell High School closed again Friday amid coronavirus concerns
State AG’s Office closer to forming cold case unit for sexual assault cases

Web

Crosscut
Child sex trafficking survivors deserve to be protected, not criminalized (Orwall, Dhingra)

MyNorthwest.com
‘Potentially disastrous’ bid to use Kitsap base funds on border wall halted
Rantz: Inslee embarrasses WA with coronavirus insult hurled at VP Pence
Seattle council slams Nav Team on homeless camp sweeps
Thurston County site prepared for possible coronavirus quarantine
Sawant sends message to Olympia ahead of hearing on big business tax (Macri, Springer)
Washington Daylight Saving bill ‘unlikely’ to take effect in 2020 (Riccelli)

Seattle P.I.
Required sex education: One step from passing Washington State Legislature (Dhingra)

Thursday, February 27

Alleged threat: ‘You have been visited by your local Nazis’
Members of a neo-Nazi group, including a former Arlington resident, have been arrested and charged with conspiring to harass journalists, churches and a former Cabinet official, among others, with phony bomb threats and other forms of intimidation. Prosecutors in Seattle announced charges against four alleged members of the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division for cyber-stalking and mailing threatening communications to journalists, including Swastika-laden posters telling them, “You have been visited by your local Nazis.” Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren/AP photo)

Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit
A new lawsuit has been filed stemming from the 2017 Amtrak Cascades passenger train derailment near DuPont, Wash., that killed three people and injured dozens. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Timothy Brodigan and his parents. Brodigan was then 16 years old and was paralyzed by the crash. It’s the latest in a string of lawsuits that have forced Amtrak to pay millions. However, this lawsuit further names the Washington State Department of Transportation and Sound Transit as defendants. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (Wikipedia photo)

Transportation proposals aim to fill hole left by initiative
House and Senate leaders have unveiled plans to fill a $450 million hole in the state’s transportation budget created by the passage of an initiative that slashes vehicle registration fees. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.