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Monday, March 30

Coronavirus relief package billions can’t buy hospitals out of shortages, experts say
The billions of tax dollars headed for hospitals and states as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus response bill won’t fix the problem facing doctors and nurses: a critical shortage of protective gowns, gloves and masks. The problem isn’t a lack of money, experts say. It’s that there’s not enough of those supplies available to buy. What’s more, the crisis has revealed a fragmented procurement system now descending into chaos just as demand soars, The Associated Press has found. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Mary Altaffer)

Coronavirus shows everyone what people with disabilities have known all along
It seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. Accommodations that people with disabilities had requested for years were implemented nearly overnight. Jobs that were supposedly impossible to accommodate from home could suddenly be worked remotely. Employees who felt sick were no longer asked to prove it with a doctor’s note; they were given the benefit of the doubt and paid to stay home. Telemedicine, or the ability to get health care remotely, was quickly supported with millions of dollars from the federal government. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Alan Berner)

Inslee signs new law requiring public schools offer sex ed
A controversial bill requiring every public school in Washington to provide comprehensive sexual education became law Friday. Now, opponents will begin their effort to try to repeal it. Continue reading at The Everett Herald.

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Associated Press
Trump to force GM to produce ventilators for Bothell company
Bellingham doctor loses job after blasting hospital over virus
Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll
Inslee: Washington needs more coronavirus test supplies
Texas tightens rules on neighboring Louisiana over virus
Washington state’s COVID-19 cases reach 4,310 with 189 deaths
Age is not the only risk factor for severe coronavirus disease
Wall Street pushes higher, led by surging health care stocks
Spain’s hospitals at breaking point, US cities brace
Report: Mass breakout in Yakima started as jail riot
Trump uses wartime act but GM says it’s already moving fast
Washington utility to buy power from Montana tribal group
Largest US dam removal stirs debate over coveted West water
Feds fast track foreign farm workers’ return
Whales face more fatal ship collisions as waters warm
Environmental groups complain about dam hearings format
Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators
Judge mulls request to release migrant children over virus
Schools to ready plans amidst virus shutdown; more deaths
Microsoft divests from Israeli facial-recognition startup
For nursing homes, symptoms aren’t enough to tell who’s sick
OR, WA shut recreational river salmon, steelhead fisheries
Coronavirus relief package billions can’t buy hospitals out of shortages, experts say
Sexual health education bill signed but could be on ballot this November
Environmental groups complain about dam hearings format
Feds fast track foreign farm workers’ return
Aggravated murder charges filed in trooper’s death on I-5
Doctor fired after criticizing virus response at hospital
In reversal, Trump uses Defense Production Act for virus aid
West Seattle Bridge to be shored up before repair work
SWAT team arrests man on ferry in Washington state
Schools told to ready plans amidst virus shutdown

Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor Health Officer orders COVID-19 testing be prioritized
Commerce announces grants for Grays Harbor, other rural counties dealing with COVID-19
Aberdeen School District takes steps to ensure a June graduation for the Class of 2020
GHC classes will happen at a distance spring quarter
Local businesses step up to provide protective gear for health workers, first responders

Bainbridge Island Review
COVID-19 cases in Kitsap County now number 56
Inslee gives guidance for funerals, real estate, tribes
Bainbridge ferry run to drop to one-boat service due to COVID-19 outbreak

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Another Whatcom nursing home says 2 healthcare workers, 2 patients have coronavirus
Bellingham nursing home reports six more residents test positive for coronavirus
‘We hope it doesn’t get there,’ but Bellingham hospital planning for coronavirus surge
Whatcom’s coronavirus-inspired acts of kindness — from gloves to T-shirt sales
Don’t withdraw cash, hoard supplies over coronavirus concerns, Whatcom officials say
With new rules in place, construction is nearly grinding to a halt in Whatcom County
Some officials criticize pace of coronavirus information from Whatcom command center
Does using high beams actually make you safer when deer are in the area?
Hungry rats swarm New Orleans streets as coronavirus closes restaurants, bars
1918 or 2020? This public health order from the flu pandemic sounds a lot like today

Bothell Reporter
Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county
Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19

Capital Press
Most H-2A workers will receive interview waiver

Columbian
Vancouver public restrooms closed after workers decry lack of protective equipment, training
In Our View: It would be unwise to rush return to ‘normal’
In Our View: Stay calm as schools, students, parents adjust

The Daily News
St. Rose, Three Rivers online learning going smoothly, parents say
What Cowlitz County has to say about the coronavirus
Property tax deadline still April 30, for now
Construction reps still determining all shut downs under stay home order

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Snohomish County manufacturers sew 27,000 masks for nurses
Angel of the Winds Arena will be new COVID-19 isolation site
Recovering addicts turn to the web, each other amid outbreak
Bus driver who worried early about coronavirus dies of it
42 test positive for COVID-19 at Whidbey Island nursing home
Coronavirus adds to plight of Snohomish County’s homeless
Swedish, SEIU reach tentative agreement after year of talks
Inslee signs new law requiring public schools offer sex ed (Wilson)
Editorial: Yes, COVID-19 is closing the gates on parks
Comment: We can’t lag in limiting virus risk among homeless

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

Islands’ Weekly
Fourth confirmed COVID case is on San Juan
How to handle pandemic stress
Coming together to stay apart – social distancing and daily life

Issaquah Reporter
Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county
Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers
UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

Journal of the San Juan Islands
DOH: Getting your questions answered
State ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through April 25 due to lower demand

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap residents search for community amid the pandemic’s sweeping changes
With protective gear in short supply, doctors turn to UV light treatment
Weekend brings the number of COVID-19 cases in Kitsap County to 50
Arts During COVID-19: Home becomes classroom
Kitsap projects on hold after Inslee orders construction to cease during COVID-19 outbreak
Undocumented immigrants working on pandemic’s front lines fear for health and home
Bainbridge Organic Distillers sets aside finely crafted spirits to make hand sanitizer
‘Anxiety and fear’ at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where mission goes on
Last-minute revision to coronavirus stimulus widened eligibility for $1,200 checks

New York Times
As life moves online, an older generation faces a digital divide
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Extends Social Curbs After Estimate of 200,000 Deaths
Coronavirus Slowdown in Seattle Suggests Restrictions Are Working

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia converts Martin Way building into emergency homeless shelter
Coronavirus updates: Washington reaches 4,896 total cases
9 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Thurston County; total grows to 36
Thurston inmates voice COVID-19 fears, efforts underway to thin crowded population
UW model suggests mid-April peak for coronavirus in Washington state with scores more deaths
Inslee decides to hold April 28 special election, despite election chief’s concerns
‘Don’t call the governor of Washington.’ Trump holds Inslee grudge amid pandemic

Peninsula Daily News
This week critical for virus containment
Inslee: Washington needs more coronavirus test supplies
Mask-makers mobilize on Peninsula
School Districts start modified home learning
Virus cases continue to mount on Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
U.S. legal battle looms over coronavirus insurance payouts
Check is in the mail? For many bill payers, it won’t be

Renton Reporter
Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county
Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers
City of Kent loses third attempt to halt King County quarantine facility

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Grief, compassion and ingenuity as the coronavirus brings endless complications to one family’s goodbye
Seattle man’s misdiagnosis highlights challenges around coronavirus testing
As coronavirus spreads, Seattle scientists fast-track potential treatments for COVID-19
Ishisaka: Coronavirus shows everyone what people with disabilities have known all along
Good day to stay home: Rain, gusty winds and a chance of lightning in the forecast
Washington’s temporary cap on insulin costs gives state, diabetics time to find permanent solution (Keiser)
Police, prosecutors and victim advocates worry coronavirus stay-at-home order will cause spike in domestic violence
Mobile home park landlord in Seattle reduces rent amid coronavirus crisis: ‘It was the right thing to do’
Therapy during a pandemic: ‘This is new for all of us’
Coronavirus shows everyone what people with disabilities have known all along
‘They’re telling us we’re trespassers’: King County vs. longtime Lake Sammamish waterfront homeowners
Inslee adjusts ban on funerals, issues more guidance to real estate agents
High school seniors cope with the loss and confusion over next steps during coronavirus
The class of 2020 may get a reprieve from some graduation requirements because of coronavirus closures
Amazon to begin taking employees’ temperatures daily in attempt to slow coronavirus
GM and Ventec relying on Woodinville supplier in venture to rapidly make more ventilators for coronavirus patients
Bloomberg: Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers
Bloomberg: Passengers on ‘death ship’ plead for rescue as virus strikes
Editorial: End the FDA’s blood-donation discrimination against gay men
Op-Ed: Downtown Seattle’s future depends on coronavirus-relief funds now
Op-Ed: ‘We the People’ can tear down roadblocks to the right to vote
Editorial: Stepping up state fight against coronavirus

Seattle Weekly
Map: Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

Skagit Valley Herald
COVID-19 testing developments show promise
Business loans, grants, resources are available
Six at Burlington nursing home test positive for COVID-19
Puget Sound Food Hub adds direct retail sales to aid farmers
Expecting drop in sales tax, Skagit 911 to delay projects
PeaceHealth United General prepares for COVID-19 surge

Snoqualmie Valley Record
State unemployment insurance applications jump 843 percent over previous week
Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers
Editorial: To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

Spokesman Review
Getting There: WSDOT watches traffic movement, aiding officials monitoring virus’ movement
North Idaho’s ‘essential’ gun shops see increased business; Washingtonians seeking handguns will be turned away
Washington fishing closure necessary to slow spread of virus, draws ire of anglers
Marijuana deemed ‘essential’ in Washington, gets looser rules amid the coronavirus outbreak
Inslee says ‘stay home’ order extension ‘highly likely’; 2nd COVID-19 death reported in Spokane County
With their salons closed, hair professionals are at loose ends
As special education moves online, caretakers take on added duties to keep kids engaged
Spin Control: Some have trouble dropping the partisan jabs as they respond to coronavirus
Shawn Vestal: SPD officers, already in harm’s way, negotiate virus challenges to protect the vulnerable

Tri-City Herald
WSU Tri-Cities blood drive helps critical shortages after coronavirus cancellations
Tips to enjoy the great outdoors while social distancing for the coronavirus
Tri-Cities hotels to shelter homeless and quarantined in face of coronavirus
Pasco french fry plant shuts down after worker tests positive for coronavirus
100-year-old Richland veteran fought in 3 wars. Now he’s fighting coronavirus
Tri-Cities area has 5th coronavirus death. Known cases double overnight in 2 counties
Tri-Cities food banks face dwindling donations and volunteers with higher coronavirus demand
What these Tri-Citians are doing because of the coronavirus will warm your heart
Coronavirus: Tri-Cities suspending water shutoffs, closing some playgrounds
How the stimulus bill will help Hanford and PNNL workers during coronavirus shutdown
Editorial: WA state smart to change signature rules for sex ed opponents and others

USA Today
Q&A: How could the historic $2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery package benefit you?
Donald Trump extends social distancing guidelines to slow coronavirus spread

Vancouver Business Journal
Construction deemed nonessential by Gov. Jay Inslee

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Committee hopes to obtain island COVID-19 testing
Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county
Ferries to reduce service beginning Sunday

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Airport shuttered after TSA employee tests positive for COVID-19
Editorial: Tougher laws needed to combat price gouging
Op-ed: WWCC campuses closed but college offers full-range of classes, services online

Washington Post
Taking 8,000 steps, even when you’re stuck indoors, is linked to lower mortality
Trump says social distancing guidelines will stay through April
Trump steels nation for extended shutdown after experts warn virus could kill 200,000 in U.S.
11 cases to 100,000: What went wrong with testing in the U.S.
He’s 18 and wants to hang with ‘his boys.’ His mom hasn’t been able to stop him.
Cruise ships canceled orders. Then hotels. Now, a linen company is making medical masks.
Coronavirus limbo: Seniors need to leave hospitals but some nursing homes won’t let them return
The Cybersecurity 202: Cybersecurity experts slam child protection bill that risks rolling back encryption
Instacart’s workers will strike for safety protections and hazard pay. A lifeline of groceries could be caught in the middle.
Macy’s is furloughing most of its 125,000 employees amid prolonged coronavirus shutdown
Retail workers in their 60s, 70s and 80s say they’re worried about their health – but need the money

West Seattle Blog
CORONAVIRUS: Sunday Round-up 3/29

West Seattle Herald
Restaurant owners gathering to make meals for workers in need on March 30
King County shares COVID-19 dashboard

Whidbey News-Times
Island distiller brewing up hand sanitizer
WhidbeyHealth opens drive-thru testing
32 test positive for COVID-19 at Careage

Yakima Herald Republic
UPDATE: Third person dies of COVID-19 in Yakima County. Cases jump to 147.
Agriculture still running, with adjustments, in the Yakima Valley

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KING5 TV (NBC)
At-home learning for all Washington students to start Monday
Real-time updates: Sound Transit reducing service as ridership drops
List: Remote learning resources for western Washington students
Seattle releases small business map to spur sales during state mandated shutdown
Washington researcher helped develop technology for new rapid coronavirus test
What tenants in Washington should know about paying rent during coronavirus
Army constructing field hospital at CenturyLink Field Event Center
Funerals may proceed under Gov. Inslee’s stay-at-home order with certain precautions
Washington state hospitals preparing for more coronavirus patients

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Number of cases surge; Army medics set up shop
Governor says state needs more supplies from federal government
People with coronavirus in King Co. could face legal action if they refuse to isolate
Skagit County Public Health investigates cluster of COVID-19 cases
Alaska Airlines employee at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tests positive for COVID-19
Second TSA officer at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tests positive for coronavirus
Instacart employees plan strike over safety fears
Seattle Humane rolling out adoption-by-appointment system to connect animals with families
Angel of the Winds Arena being converted into coronavirus quarantine site
Bellingham doctor loses job after criticizing hospital’s coronavirus response
Snohomish County Boys & Girls Clubs offering free childcare to first responders, healthcare workers
Three Seattle-area shelters close after resident tests positive for COVID-19
Army to bring field hospital to CenturyLink Field Event Center

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Washington’s coronavirus deaths rise to 200 with fatalities in King, Spokane, Whatcom
12 Seattle police, firefighters test positive for COVID-19 so far
King Co: People with COVID-19 must isolate or face involuntary detention
Will Gov. Inslee extend his stay-home order to limit COVID-19?
No need to disinfect groceries to prevent COVID-19, health officials say
Everett arena to become coronavirus quarantine site
Battelle machine able to clean 80,000 surgical masks per day receiving FDA approval

KNKX FM
First COVID-19 cases confirmed in King County’s homeless population
Health officer orders COVID-19 patients, and those awaiting test results, to isolate and quarantine
Washington’s health care capacity crunch could come as soon as next week
‘I have not even begun to grieve.’ Coronavirus response takes a toll on mourning families
Tenants, landlords worry about making rent during coronavirus crisis
School districts ramp up distance learning as coronavirus response keeps schools closed
As supplies dwindle, one doctor resorts to creative ways to ‘hustle masks’

KUOW FM
Did grandma bring coronavirus to the Seattle-area nursing home? A family weighs the evidence.
Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives In New York To Ease Coronavirus Pressure
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Have A New Start Date: July Of 2021
Amazon, Instacart Grocery Delivery Workers Strike For Coronavirus Protection And Pay
With Strict Social Distancing, U.S. COVID-19 Deaths May Total 100,000

NW Public Radio
Lost Work Because Of Coronavirus? How To Get Unemployment, Skip Loan Payments And More
Why COVID-19 ‘Death Rates’ From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
When The Pandemic Came To The Inland Northwest — 102 Years Ago
Why It Takes So Long To Get Most COVID-19 Test Results
Idaho Gov. Brad Little Orders Statewide Budget Cuts In Face Of Widening Coronavirus Fallout
As Supplies Dwindle, One Washington Doctor Gets Creative To Hustle Masks

Q13 TV (Fox)
Millions of Americans unemployed days before April rent and mortgages are due
Commentary: For better or worse, sports betting is here – although there’s nothing to bet on
New York state surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths
‘We’re fighting this blind’: Bellingham ER doctor speaks out before losing his job
CDC issues domestic travel advisory as coronavirus deaths climb past 2,000
For nursing homes, symptoms aren’t enough to tell who’s sick
Brandi Kruse: Even during a pandemic, there is no ‘staying home’ for our first responders

Web

Crosscut
One Seattle party, 8 coronavirus cases: An anatomy of an outbreak
After brief coronavirus closure, Seattle immigration court reopens to backlash
As coronavirus wilts the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, a farm adapts
Opinion: Premature optimism in a pandemic can be deadly
Opinion: Fear is normal during a pandemic. Racism shouldn’t be

MyNorthwest.com
Live updates: WA has ‘desperate need’ for more coronavirus aid, says Inslee
WA Department of Health: ‘No reason’ to disinfect groceries

Seattle P.I.
Before and after: Photos of an empty Seattle in wake of COVID-19
Analysis: Washington state could see over 300K job losses by summer due to COVID-19

Slog
Breaking Coronavirus News: State Death Toll Rises By 6, Overall Decline Suggests “Restrictions Are Working”
What Hair Salons Are Going Through
So You Want to Hold a Rent Strike (Macri, Kuderer)
The US Is Paying an Exorbitant Price for an Incompetency That’s Permitted Only to White Males

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

Web

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
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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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Associated Press
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
Spain’s coronavirus deaths leap; Prince Charles now infected
Virus: Inmates ask state Supreme Court to order releases
Colorado Army medical unit headed to Washington State
Out of vital medication, US woman among those stuck in Peru
Stocks wobble as Wall Street downshifts from historic rally
Asian shares jump after Dow sees biggest gain since 1933
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
Ford recalls 268K cars in North America to fix door latches
Washington state’s stay-at-home order at a glance
Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier, other national park sites close
State trooper fatally hit by fleeing motorist on I-5

Aberdeen Daily World
County closes playgrounds, opens call center
Ocean Shores closes beach approaches, imposes curfew, may shut down hotels
Local law enforcement establishes plan to keep cities covered during pandemic
Food banks confident they can meet needs
GH Health officials: Don’t call 911 for COVID questions
Commentary: Big bailouts need fierce watchdogs
Commentary: I’m an ER doctor ready and able to save your life. Want to keep me safe from coronavirus? Stay home

Auburn Reporter
Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions
King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Job searches now temporarily optional for those unemployed in Washington state
Washington state lawmakers plead with FEMA for more medical personnel and equipment
Bellingham nursing home reports five more employees test positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus deaths reach 123 in Washington state Tuesday as confirmed cases climb to 2,469
This is what Washington state governor’s COVID-19 ‘stay at home’ order means for you
Whatcom businesses considered non-essential begin process of temporary closures
Bellingham updates ordinance some had feared to allow quick action on coronavirus
Suicide hotline calls soar as coronavirus spreads. ‘There is a flood coming’
Social distancing and child custody: How the coronavirus is complicating co-parenting
Health officials backtrack on coronavirus death of 17-year-old in California
Here’s what ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ means
Coronavirus update: Two more Western State Hospital employees test positive
Red, itchy eyes may be another symptom of coronavirus infection, experts say
Despite what Trump says, experts caution against treating coronavirus with certain drugs
Does HIV put you at higher risk from coronavirus? Here’s what the experts say
Coronavirus deaths reach 123 in Washington state Tuesday as confirmed cases climb to 2,469
State parks and wildlife areas to close Wednesday following the governor’s order
Hospitals bar partners from delivery rooms amid coronavirus pandemic
Whatcom coronavirus updates: Bellingham park facilities close, jail restricts lobby access
14 more Whatcom residents test positive for coronavirus, Health Department says Tuesday
Bottles of booze can be delivered in Washington state under temporary coronavirus rule
Students must continue online learning amid school closures, Washington leaders say
Mount Rainier National Park closed to the public to help slow spread of coronavirus
Here’s how the life-saving EpiPen might fail when needed. FDA issues an alert
Opinion: Coronavirus failures are our bad. We’d been warned it was coming for decades | Opinion

Bothell Reporter
Kenmore suspends plastic bag policy to reduce COVID-19 spread

Capital Press
Spokane Junior Livestock Show date changes
U.S. apple retail sales get a boost
WSDA work continues despite office closures
Potato prices jump as retail demand goes ‘through roof’

Columbian
In Our View: Warning: Scammers prey on fears, desire to help

Everett Herald
All coronavirus outbreak news here

Federal Way Mirror
South King Fire chief urges community to make a difference ‘that will result in better outcomes for all of us’

The Inlander
Please Stop Killing People

Islands’ Weekly
OPALCO suspends late fees and disconnection during COVID-19
Addressing shortages of Personal Protective Equipment
Washington State Parks and wildlife areas to close

Issaquah Reporter
Blood donations drop due to school closures

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Washington State Parks and wildlife areas to close
Help for Washington artists

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Health district investigators are ‘one piece’ of curbing the spread of COVID-19
Man charged with being under influence of pot during Kitsap Way hit-and-run
Under Inslee’s stay-at-home order: What’s allowed and what’s not?
‘Budgeting every penny’: For Kitsap workers, coronavirus’ economic toll starts to set in
USS Carl Vinson’s leaders stay the course while trying to limit contagion
Coronavirus live updates: Half of New Yorkers face infection; details coming on $2 trillion stimulus; Prince Charles sick

Olympian (subscription required)
Flood of 911 callers wanted to know if Washington state ‘stay home’ order affects them
Coronavirus update: Two more Western State Hospital employees test positive
You don’t have to look for work in order to get jobless benefits, state announces
Bottles of booze can be delivered in Washington state under temporary coronavirus rule
Coronavirus deaths reach 123 in Washington state Tuesday as confirmed cases climb to 2,469
This is what Washington state governor’s COVID-19 ‘stay at home’ order means for you
Despite what Trump says, experts caution against treating coronavirus with certain drugs
TVW celebrates 25 years of providing unfiltered access to state government
As coronavirus slams the economy, local governments prepare for revenue declines

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam County OKs certain employees working from home
City of Port Townsend changes permitting, inspections process
Kilmer plans telephone town hall to discuss COVID-19
Port of Port Townsend plans virtual open public meeting
Westport lays off workers in Port Angeles
COVID-19 Relief Fund to help those impacted by virus precautions
LETTER: Residents of Clallam County

Puget Sound Business Journal
Facebook is ‘just trying to keep the lights on’ as traffic soars in pandemic
States say doctors are stockpiling trial coronavirus drugs — for themselves
Can we put a price tag on a life? The shutdown forces a new look
Congress, White House strike deal for a $2 trillion stimulus package
Seattle-area businesses announce hundreds of layoffs in March
Port of Seattle suspends 2020 Alaska cruise season indefinitely amid public health emergency
Some job sites close as confusion grips construction industry in Seattle region

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Is 2 weeks enough? Experts say Washington’s ‘stay-at-home’ order may need to continue to slow coronavirus
Westneat: There’s a ‘moon shot’ to save the school year from coronavirus, but not in Seattle
More than 250 people in Washington hospitalized last week with coronavirus symptoms; state data shows upward trend
Nonessential businesses closing today. What’s an essential business amid the spread of coronavirus?
How Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $3.7 million on Seattle-area coronavirus response
What can I do outside? What Gov. Inslee’s latest coronavirus mandates mean for outdoor recreation.
Layoffs begin as aviation collapse due to coronavirus hits Washington companies
Microsoft push brings medical supplies from overseas to aid in state’s coronavirus fight
Washington State football player Bryce Beekman dies at 22
LA Times: Will California’s coronavirus crisis look like Italy’s soon?
Not everyone changed behavior because of coronavirus; here are a Seattle poll’s findings
In response to a Seattle Times investigation, advocates seek benefits for workers who wore leaky respirators at Hanford
Sound Transit sues longtime ally Microsoft in effort to condemn land for Redmond light rail
Inmates with health problems sue Inslee to force release of thousands from prison over coronavirus fears
Stay on campus or go home? For Washington students, coronavirus makes spring break a complicated gamble
UW pathologist Stephen Schwartz, 78, dies after COVID-19 hospitalization
$150 for $7 sanitizer? Price gouging complaints pile up in Washington state amid coronavirus outbreak
Are Seattle’s farmers markets allowed to operate through the coronavirus ‘stay-at-home’ period?
Editorial: West Seattle Bridge closure alarming
Op-Ed: Speaking as a dad and a doctor, we should rethink coronavirus school closures

Skagit Valley Herald
Constant evolution: Skagit farmers try new crops as consumer preferences change
County gives COVID-19 update
Hospitals gear up for ‘uncertain times’
What’s an essential business? Here are some in Skagit County

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Blood donations drop due to school closures
Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions
King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus
Spokane leaders urge residents to stay home, as Spokane County confirms 33 COVID-19 cases
Digital divide challenges Washington districts seeking equity in at-home learning
Spokane law enforcement focus on education ahead of enforcement of ‘stay home’ order
Washington State Patrol trooper struck, killed by car while deploying spike strips in Chehalis
Beware of coronavirus-related scams, Washington officials urge
Shawn Vestal: Little ideas become major force for good as community comes together (Riccelli)

Tri-City Herald
Thousands of Hanford workers to stay home for at least 2 weeks. Only essential work continues
3 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Tri-Cities area by Benton Franklin Health District
Coronavirus led to hoarding toilet paper. Here’s what it’s done to gun, ammo sales
Live Updates: The stay home order in Tri-Cities, volunteers needed, county offices closing

USA Today
Senators reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus bill aimed at coronavirus, bill will pass ‘later today,’ says McConnell
The US is confronting coronavirus without the CDC. It’s ‘like fighting with one hand tied behind your back,’ ex-director says.

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Inslee orders state residents to stay at home
COVID-19 threatens health of rural hospitals

Washington Post
Largest bailout in history expected to face a vote this afternoon
Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus package
Deal carves out billions intended for Boeing, officials say. Critics say money should go to workers.
Why Trump won’t have the final say on whether people go back to work
Editorial: We should plan for the next phase now — or the coronavirus could come roaring back
Op-Ed: Are young people doomed to a repeat of the Great Recession?
NOAA tsunami website faltered Tuesday while Hawaii faced a potentially ‘destructive’ threat
Israel’s parliament speaker resigns, but gavels session closed before replacement elected
The Cybersecurity 202: States surge mail-in voting for delayed primaries as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
The Daily 202: Prince Charles testing positive illustrates how the coronavirus does not discriminate
The GAO told the government in 2015 to develop a plan to protect the aviation system against an outbreak. It never happened.
Terrorism laws may apply if people intentionally spread coronavirus, Justice Dept. says
‘Disaster waiting to happen’: Thousands of inmates released as jails and prisons face coronavirus threat
Amazon workers test positive for covid-19 at nine U.S. warehouses
Prime members first: Amazon is ranking customers and ramping up hiring to address coronavirus demand

Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor School District deploys buses to distribute food
Community Resiliency Fund to aid charities with COVID-19 response

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Health District: Local stay-home order indefinite because of hospital closure
Many Yakima County businesses will keep operating; challenges remain for others
Q&A: Yakima coronavirus case update; stay-at-home orders; can my kids play outside?
Fairgrounds and SunDome “a good spot” for field hospital if one is needed, emergency official says

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KING5 TV (NBC)
These essential businesses can stay open during Washington’s stay-at-home order
Washington state parks, wildlife areas close after Inslee’s stay-at-home order
Sea-Tac TSA agent tests positive for coronavirus
Shoreline 3D printing expert making face shields for healthcare workers
City parks set limits as ‘stay-at-home’ starts throughout Washington state
Organ transplant surgeries could be casualty of coronavirus pandemic
Seattle travel and aviation industry woes worsen through global coronavirus pandemic

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Non-essential businesses bracing for midnight shutdown
Who’s working, what businesses are open during stay-at-home order
TSA officer at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tests positive for coronavirus
Bellevue-based Eddie Bauer shifts production to make masks for local hospitals
Tacoma Public Schools adds study aids to free lunch handouts
Retired admiral takes leadership of WA COVID-19 effort
Nurses taking care of Life Care Center patients describe what they saw inside the facility
Thurston County Food Bank asking for help during coronavirus pandemic
Local group raises $27 million in 72 hours for businesses, people impacted by coronavirus

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Statewide coronavirus death toll hits 123; confirmed cases top 2,400
King County gets thumbs up for social distancing; Oregon? Not so much…
Seattle closes parking lots at 8 popular parks to keep crowds down
UW Obstetrician to study COVID-19 impacts on pregnancy
Husband & wife diagnosed with coronavirus die hours apart: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows
King County preparing to release hundreds of inmates to limit spread of COVID-19

KNKX FM
Food for Thought: Restaurants step up to do their part
Washington commissioner of public lands shuts down all recreation areas for at least two weeks
Petition seeks early release of some Washington prison inmates to reduce risk of coronavirus

KUOW FM
Senate Reaches Historic Deal On $2T Coronavirus Economic Rescue Package
GM helps Washington ventilator maker scale up amid COVID-19 crisis
Balancing Justice, Public Safety: Virus Brings Changes To Courts, Jails, Arrests
States Get Creative To Find And Deploy More Health Workers In COVID-19 Fight
Workers In 8 Amazon Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus
Wednesday’s the deadline for small businesses seeking $10,000 in relief from Seattle
Federal rules “expressly prohibit” labs from donating needed medical supplies
Lockdown Tuesday: Defining ‘essential’
Washington distillers switch from spirits to sanitizer
Sew say we all! How cosplayers are answering calls for face masks and more
King County Executive takes your calls on coronavirus
My 71-year-old mom is a nurse on the front lines of Covid-19. I’m worried. She’s not.
Washington’s essential workers face risks, choose to serve anyway
Nurses Are Facing Coronavirus Without Enough Protective Gear

Q13 TV (Fox)
What are essential businesses during Washington’s ‘stay at home’ order? Check this list
Mandatory stay at home order leads to questions about some gray areas
Food banks need help providing for people during COVID-19 pandemic
Mt. Rainier, Crater Lake, other national park sites close
‘A lot of first-time buyers’: Gun sales surge amid COVID-19 outbreak
Walmart, Albertsons and Kroger are adding sneeze guards to checkout lanes
US on track to become next coronavirus epicenter, but there’s time to reverse cours

Web

Crosscut
‘Nature’s not closed’ during coronavirus, but should you still go hiking?
Coronavirus is far from over, but countless businesses are already gone
Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say

Slog
Slog AM: Democrats Pitch Stimulus Deal as Win, Seattle Is 5% Stupid, Prince Charles Catches Bug
Breaking Coronavirus Updates: Anyone Who Has Left New York City Should Self-Quarantine
The Mayor Eased Parking Restrictions But This Ballard Restaurant Keeps Getting Ticketed
The Logic Behind Sacrificing Old People for the Economy
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill: “We Can’t Have a Repeat of the 2008 Bailout”

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)