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Monday, March 16

Legislature tackled other issues along with COVID-19
Washington’s 2020 legislative session can be divided into two distinct parts: before cases of COVID-19 were discovered in the state, and after. In that first half – which by the time the Legislature adjourned Thursday evening seemed months, not weeks, ago – there were big concerns like growing numbers of homeless residents in urban and rural areas, a delay in transportation projects and worries about what was being done with personal data on the internet. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Rachel La Corte)

What Passed, What Didn’t In 2020 Washington Legislature (Hint: Coronavirus Changed Plans)
What a difference 60 days makes. When Washington lawmakers arrived in Olympia in mid-January for a short election-year session, the state’s economy was riding high, homelessness and housing were top of mind and there was talk of trying to expel Republican state Rep. Matt Shea from the House. As the Legislature adjourned Thursday, 60 days felt like a lifetime ago. A surreal “new normal” had taken hold as Washington finds itself in the grips of a global coronavirus pandemic — which poses a threat not just to the public, but also to the economy and to state revenues. Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Ted S. Warren)

Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state
All gatherings with more than 50 people will be prohibited in Washington state beginning Monday when Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign an emergency proclamation to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The order will not apply to restaurants, which will be able to provide take-out and delivery services, but in-person dining will be prohibited. Additionally, grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. Continue reading at The Federal Way Mirror.

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Associated Press
Seattle shuts down schools for 53,000 students
Oregon governor takes sweeping action to cut global warming
Stocks lose 8% on Wall Street as more businesses shut doors
Supreme Court postpones arguments because of virus outbreak
Inslee to order all bars and restaurants to close Tuesday
Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday
Washington state coronavirus death toll hits 40
Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt
Inslee to order all bars/restaurants to close to vight [sic] virus
Two more deaths in King County; COVID toll hits 42 statewide
Washington health officials short on supplies to fight virus
COVID-19 response became legislative priority in Washington (Rolfes)
Judge indicates car tab initiative could go into effect
Washington lawmakers set to adjourn legislative session (Billig, Ormsby)
Virus prompts both WSU and EWU to move most classes online
Coronavirus response included in final WA budget plan (Billig, Ormsby, Rolfes)
Washington state residents divided on removal of dams
Measure repealing Boeing tax break passes state Senate
Report: Nuclear waste cleanup efforts could be delayed
First COVID-19 vaccine trial starts Monday in Seattle, government official says

Aberdeen Daily World
Governor will shut down bars and restaurants to stop spread
Kilmer to Hold Telephone Town Hall Monday to Discuss COVID-19
What we know: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Council votes to move homeless camp to Michigan Street
First case of COVID-19 reported in Grays Harbor
Commissioners declare a state of emergency
Local health officials answer your COVID-19 questions
Ocean Shores FD transported man who tested positive for COVID-19
Takko secures funding for US 12-rail separation project (Takk0)

Arlington Times
Arlington schools to close Monday for six weeks amid COVID-19 outbreak
Schools, elder care facilities, churches, city adapt to life disrupted by COVID-19
Legislative briefly

Auburn Reporter
City Council ratifies state of emergency, suspends some of its own meeting rules
House Majority leader Sullivan retiring from state Legislature (Sullivan)
King County making changes, improvements at its Kent quarantine/isolation facility
Auburn schools to close March 16 to April 24, per governor’s 3-county order
Auburn School District to provide free lunch sites for kids during closure
KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance
Legislative session ends with plenty of hits and misses (Sullivan)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Washington state agencies answer COVID-19 questions about crowds, childcare, job loss
Coronavirus briefing: Airports in chaos and other updates for Sunday, March 15
Here’s how to talk to kids about coronavirus without scaring them, experts say
Third Whatcom resident tests positive for coronavirus, Health Department says Sunday
Whatcom Health reports Saturday that 95 tests have come back negative for COVID-19
Whatcom schools to close next week by governor’s executive order
Lummi Nation only providing essential services after employee’s positive coronavirus test
Whatcom County Jail restricts inmate visitation due to coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus update: Clinical trial for vaccine starts in Seattle
Restaurants, bars ordered closed temporarily in Washington state over coronavirus concerns
Amazon says ‘household staples’ are out of stock, deliveries delayed amid coronavirus
‘Stocking up’ cleans out some Whatcom shelves as shoppers told to ‘buy just what you need’
What to know Saturday about coronavirus impacts in Washington state
Fierce winds cut power to thousands of Whatcom residents
Inslee to order all bars/restaurants to close to fight virus
Party’s over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus
Military bases with possible PFAS water contamination rise. Is yours on the list?
Coronavirus vaccine test opens as US volunteer gets 1st shot
When will toilet paper return to store shelves amid coronavirus fears?

Capital Press
Senate OKs letting WSDA judge pesticide (Rolfes, Blake)
In aftermath of flood, rural community members help one another rebuild

Columbian
In Our View: Lawmakers must do better for good of public

The Daily News
Census 2020 notifications in the mail
Cowlitz PUD, City of Rainier to restrict public access due to coronavirus
Shoppers stock up on groceries, toilet paper in response to coronavirus
Capitol Dispatch: Lawmakers secure funds for Longview police station, Community House (Takko, Blake)
Castle Rock district considers four new options to fund school upgrades
A note to our subscribers and readers regarding COVID-19
Washington congressional delegation ask for funds to monitor Cowlitz flood risk
First coronavirus case confirmed in Cowlitz County
Sen. Takko secures money for Pacific County drug task force (Takko)

Everett Herald (subscription required)
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
A wholesome activity leads to infection: Square dancing
2-week cruise led to 4-week quarantine for Marysville woman
Boeing might have to cut production — and shed Everett workers
Child care becomes dilemma as mandatory school closures loom
Buses get disinfectant spray, wipedowns as riders stay home
Court trials suspended in Snohomish County due to COVID-19
COVID-19 halts snowy fun at Crystal, Snoqualmie and Stevens
Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Monroe prison
5 Boeing workers in Everett tested positive for COVID-19
Commentary: State law also enables him to limit gatherings and impose curfews. It’s a misdemeanor to defy him.
Commentary: Climate change poses national security threat too
Commentary: Government must admit its part in opioid crisis
Editorial: Road work ahead, thanks to revised budget (Hobbs, Liias)
Editorial: Helping others in a time of ‘social distancing’
Letter: House and Senate did adopt strong DUI law (Sells, Robinson)
Letter: Clean fuel standard would create jobs, reduce illness (Hobbs, Stanford, Peterson, Robinson, Kloba)

Federal Way Mirror
Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance

Islands’ Weekly
Frequently asked questions for the islands about COVID-19 | Guest column
Lopez Island School District closed for at least one week
San Juan County to declare an emergency in response to COVID-19

Issaquah Reporter
Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance
COVID-19 — What you need to know today
Patient flees Kent quarantine facility, hops northbound bus
COVID-19 in Issaquah: ‘We’re well prepared’
Public events in King County to be cancelled or restricted due to outbreak
CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington
Petition calls for King County to stop quarantine site

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Making the call on canceling events in Kitsap amid coronavirus fears
Bainbridge Island schools to close for two days amid rising COVID-19 concerns
Coronavirus updates: Dow Jones plummets; Ireland shuts down all schools; EU rips Trump travel ban
NBA shuts down after Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus

Montesano Vidette
Takko secures funding for US 12-rail separation project (Takko)

New York Times
First coronavirus case confirmed in Thurston County
Washington state coronavirus deaths rise to 29, cases soar to 366, including first in Thurston County
Large gatherings banned in Washington state’s Puget Sound region to stem coronavirus
Aide to Maria Cantwell tests positive for coronavirus. Senator closes her D.C. office

Peninsula Daily News
Virus prompts cancellations on Peninsula
Jefferson Healthcare issues restricted visitation policy
Inslee to temporarily close restaurants, bars, entertainment venues to fight virus
Third COVID-19 case seen in Jefferson County
Sequim teen serves as state House page (Chapman, Tharinger)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle’s Museum of Flight temporarily suspends public operations and visits
Layoffs start as Seattle hotel occupancy rates tumble as much as 60 percent
Business in downtown Seattle has fallen off the cliff due to COVID-19
Washington’s two largest school districts shut down to prevent COVID-19 spread
White House seeks financial crisis-era powers to buttress economy
T-Mobile asks employees to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Amazon sets up fund to aid employees, businesses impacted by COVID-19
Inslee shuts down bars, restaurants statewide to slow pandemic
Opinion: H1B visa program will undergo significant changes in 2020

Renton Reporter
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington state to shut down restaurants, bars, and cap gatherings at 50 to stop spread of coronavirus
Coronavirus daily news updates, March 16: Catch up on what happened over the weekend
EvergreenHealth doctor tests positive for coronavirus, in critical condition
How a Seattle suburb responded after becoming the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus dominated the 2020 Washington state legislative session. Here’s what lawmakers did and didn’t get done (Rolfes, Valdez)
As coronavirus decimates demand for jets, Boeing may slash production, cut jobs
The coronavirus is forcing many colleges to go online only. But will it work for everyone?
Sunny, beautiful weather is here this week! Getting outside can relieve stress — just stay away from other people
Coronavirus claimed a life in rural Washington. Now a community prepares for what could come next.
Sea-Tac is called hassle-free as other airports report long waits amid coronavirus travel restrictions
Seattle in the age of coronavirus: Not quite empty, but eerie
UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
Voices from the coronavirus pandemic: 8 stories about how lives have changed in Washington state
What to do if you’re sick with coronavirus? Call your doctor and stay home
Some people already were scared to be counted in the census; coronavirus hurting efforts to reassure them
Light rail service disruptions will continue after problems discovered during downtown track work
Seattle closing all public libraries, community centers, parks programs in bid to slow coronavirus
Seattle to offer grants of up to $10K to small businesses impacted by novel coronavirus outbreak
Superior Courts in King and Snohomish counties suspend criminal jury trials until April in response to coronavirus outbreak
People living outside in Seattle have far fewer options for protecting from coronavirus
Westneat: The etiquette of social distancing in the time of coronavirus, from the ‘Miss Manners’ of germs
Food, mental health support and more: Resources to support the community during the coronavirus outbreak
King County judge hints car-tab tax cuts could be coming soon
Editorial: This Sunshine Week, be thankful for TVW
Op-Ed: It’s time for tech-platform responsibility

Seattle Weekly
Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts
Public events in King County to be cancelled or restricted due to outbreak
Federal Way couple quarantined on Grand Princess cruise ship confined to room
Inslee announces major school closures for a month

Skagit Valley Herald
Solar panels added to historic downtown Mount Vernon building
EDASC surveying businesses on COVID-19 impacts
UPDATE: 1 Josephine patient confirmed to have coronavirus dies

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance

Spokesman Review
Gov. Inslee orders Washington restaurants and bars closed, starting Tuesday, to combat coronavirus
Health Department reports 127 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington on Sunday; 2 new deaths in King County
Spokane Public School teachers prepare to say goodbye to students, ensure learning at home
Teen shelter, nature preserve among $30 million in Spokane-area projects funded in state budget (Billig, Riccelli)
Legislature moves to reduce homeless numbers (Tharinger, Santos, Das, Orwall)
Legislature offers protections to undocumented residents (Thai, Liias)
Legislature tackled other issues along with COVID-19 (Hudgins)
Opinion: Hilary Franz and Craig Curtis: Wildfire prevention proposal good for economy and environment
Opinion: Another reason the cap on special education is bad practice
Legislature adjourns after adding $200 million for coronavirus fight (Rolfes, Billig)

Tri-City Herald
Helping your Tri-Cities neighbors through the coronavirus outbreak
Catholic priest being treated for coronavirus at Kadlec hospital in Richland
Coronavirus school closures means a child care scramble. Some Tri-Cities options
Guest Opinion: The coronavirus is accelerating. We must flatten the curve

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: State’s new dam breaching study offers nothing new
Op-ed: A physician’s perspective: Protecting Walla Walla from COVID-19
Op-ed: Tim Burt and Sergio Hernandez: Let’s work together to solve WWCC challenges, celebrate student success
Inslee expands coronavirus school closure to all Washington K-12 schools
Inslee to order all bars, restaurants to close to fight virus
Editorial: Lack of funding for two-year schools affects state economy

Washington Post
Social networks haven’t done enough to prevent voter manipulation, tech leaders say
Millions of students could be home for the rest of academic year because of coronavirus, officials warn
U.S. stocks nosedive, trading resumes after temporary halt
Locked down in Beijing, I watched China beat back the coronavirus
Most federal workers will report to the office Monday — as the rest of the country isolates itself
Opinion: How we can stop the next new virus
Israel’s president gives Benny Gantz first chance at forming a government
Before Greta Thunberg was a global icon, she was a tormented child who refused to eat or speak
Empty stadiums and no fans as sports shut down over coronavirus
In coronavirus lockdown, Milan sheds its reputation for aloofness, grows closer — from a distance
Life in the time of coronavirus: Anxious Americans pivot to new routines
Federal vaccine development sites ill-suited to counter covid-19 epidemic
How long will social distancing for coronavirus have to last? Depends on these factors.
Google is building a coronavirus website, but it doesn’t look anything close to what Trump announced

Whidbey News-Times
4th grade students publish book on Salish Sea
3 Island County residents positive for COVID-19, Washington schools closing for 6 weeks

Yakima Herald Republic
Inslee limits large events on westside; Here are some cancellations in the Yakima area
Memorial launches COVID-19 evaluation clinic, erects tent for expanded triage services</a
March 15 Coronavirus Update: Tally of COVID-19 cases remains at 4 in Yakima County
In domino effect, Yakima County school districts begin closures Monday – one day early
Yakima Valley economy braces for impact from COVID-19
Savanna’s Act to address missing, murdered indigenous women clears hurdles in Congress
Yakima County jail staff screening new prisoners for coronavirus exposure, symptoms
Sunnyside middle school student taken into custody after report of weapon on campus
Editorial: Removal of Snake River dams would harm economy, environment
Guest Opinion: Decisions on dams, salmon must be made together
Letter: Sex-ed bill will let kids grow up to live happier, safer lives

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Inslee to temporarily shut down bars, restaurants during coronavirus outbreak
Real-time updates: 42 deaths from coronavirus among 769 total cases statewide
Spanaway man quits job as a precaution to keep wife from getting sick
VERIFY: You can still get COVID-19 if you have the flu. Everyone needs to take the same precautions.
Scholastic offers free online classes for your kids to learn during school closures
Coronavirus patient leaves quarantine facility in Kent
Real-time updates: 31 coronavirus deaths amid 457 cases in Washington
State orders 600,000 students out of Washington schools for six weeks amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus outbreak may impact mental health, experts say
Hourly workers in limbo as small businesses struggle from Washington’s coronavirus outbreak
Washington state doubles funding for coronavirus response

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Coronavirus: Gov. Inslee orders statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars; further limits gatherings
Coronavirus trial vaccine to be tested Monday
Coronavirus in Washington state: A timeline of the outbreak
EvergreenHealth physician diagnosed with COVID-19
Coronavirus: Washington districts with schools open Monday
Starbucks temporarily closing some stores to slow spread of coronavirus
Pike Place Market community member tests positive for coronavirus
Sounders FC employee tests positive for COVID-19
Second Department of Corrections employee tests positive for coronavirus

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Inslee orders all restaurants, bars shut down because of coronavirus
Starbucks implements ‘to go’ model to limit spread of coronavirus
‘The generosity has come through’: Gifting treats new trend to keep businesses alive
KOMO-TV town hall: COVID-19 Ask the Experts
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus
Washington death toll from coronavirus hits 31
Nationwide law firm closes Seattle, Bellevue offices after employee dies
‘Think about next week as spring break,’ says state superintendent on school closures
Report: 10% drop in consumer spending in Washington already from coronavirus impact
5 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Boeing Everett plant

KNKX FM
Gov. Inslee orders widespread closures of in-house dining, entertainment amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus outbreak could be ‘devastating’ for businesses at Tacoma’s Freighthouse Square
Inslee orders all schools to close statewide; ban on large gatherings extends to all counties
Boeing asked Washington state lawmakers to raise its taxes. They did. (Sullivan, Liias)
President Trump Declares National Emergency As Coronavirus Pandemic Grows
Big changes in sports as the coronavirus continues to spread
Episode 1: Flattening the Curve
Coronavirus updates: What you need to know today
What passed, what died in the 2020 Washington Legislature (Morgan, Jinkins, Keiser, Macri, Hobbs, Carlyle)

KUOW FM
Coronavirus: U.S. Enters ‘Quarantine Life’ As Many Schools And Businesses Close
King County readies new quarantine sites for COVID-19 cases
Dow Plunges 2,700 Points, Trading Halted After Fed Slashes Rates
Live coverage: COVID-19 in Seattle and Washington state
Uncertainty In Congress Over Next Moves To Address Coronavirus Crisis
White House To Give Update On Coronavirus Plans And Tests
Fed Cuts Rates To Near Zero As Coronavirus Rips Through Economy
CDC Recommends Against Gatherings Of 50 Or More, As States Close Bars And Restaurants
White House Tells Federal Workers To Avoid All Travel That Is Not ‘Mission Critical’

NW Public Radio
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Washington Restaurants And Bars To Close, K-12 Schools Go On Hiatus
What Passed, What Didn’t In 2020 Washington Legislature (Hint: Coronavirus Changed Plans) (Morgan, Macri, Hudgins, Jinkins, Keiser, Hobbs, Carlyle)
Washington Lawmakers Stop Short Of Banning Pesticide Linked To Neurological Problems
Coronavirus Hit Kirkland Long-Term Care Facility Hard. It Shows How Moving Residents Isn’t Easy
Meetings For Snake And Columbia River Dams Now Teleconferences: Here’s How To Access

Q13 TV (Fox)
Restaurants, bars, entertainment to close statewide Monday, immediately in King County
‘I don’t want to be homeless’: Hospitality workers reeling after shutdown announcement
EvergreenHealth doctor tests positive for coronavirus, in critical, but stable condition
Puget Sound hospitals canceling elective, non-urgent surgeries amid coronavirus scare
Seattle, New York and other cities are telling landlords to halt evictions during the coronavirus pandemic
Inslee announces statewide school closures, ban on large gatherings amid coronavirus outbreak
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus outbreak
King County changes policy for Kent motel after homeless person leaves quarantine site, boards Metro bus
Trump seeks to broaden virus testing; confusion persists
Protecting residents from a deadly threat, nursing homes must decide who gets in and who stays out
Confusion over coronavirus testing criteria is leaving sick people wondering if they’re infected

Web

Education Dive
Future of Sex Education Initiative issues updated standards (Dhingra)

Government Technology
Washington Privacy Law Once Again Fails to Materialize (Hudgins,Caryle)

Queen Anne & Magnolia News
Inslee orders Washington schools to close

Seattle P.I.
Supreme Court postpones arguments because of virus outbreak
Stocks lose 6% on Wall Street as more businesses shut doors
White House moves to protect Trump, staff against virus
Inslee to order all bars/restaurants to close to fight virus
Most King County in-person services closing Monday due to COVID-19 outbreak
As COVID-19 spreads in Seattle area, here’s how to stay social while social distancing
Seattle issues emergency moratorium on evictions due to COVID-19

Slog
The Washington Data Privacy Bill Is Dead. Again. (Hudgins, Entenman, Carlyle, Nguyen)

VentureBeat
Washington Privacy Act fails again, but state legislature passes facial recognition regulation (Carlyle, Hudgins)

Thursday, March 12

Coronavirus overshadows state lawmakers’ many hits and misses
The 2020 regular legislative session is coming to a close. It didn’t unfold the way anyone thought it would, nor is it ending as any predicted it might. Democrats arrived in January with ambitions of using their majorities in the House and Senate to eliminate the death penalty, ban high-capacity gun magazines and expel rabble-rousing Republican Rep. Matt Shea. They also cautiously hoped to enact a clean fuel standard. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

‘Nothing short of torture’: WA to restrict youth solitary confinement
state House bill to limit the use of youth solitary confinement in juvenile detention facilities has passed both chambers of the Legislature, as the end of the 2020 session draws near. The legislation, sponsored by the Office of the Attorney General, must now be signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee in order to be made law. Spokespersons from Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office testified during public hearings about the necessity of limiting, if not prohibiting, the use of solitary confinement on juveniles. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Bebeto Matthews)

Transportation budget passes, could end ‘pause’ on major highway projects
A $10.3 billion budget designed to resume work on transportation projects on “pause” because of last year’s initiative to reduce fees and taxes for vehicle license tabs passed the Legislature with overwhelming majorities by both chambers on Wednesday. The budget “solves a huge problem” from Initiative 976 but only for a year, Senate Transportation Chairman Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, said. “It’s a budget that works for this year, but we’ve got a lot of work to do in the coming years,” he warned. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

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Associated Press
President Trump is sharply restricting travel from Europe to the U.S. for 30 days to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Dow sinks 8% as a sell-off slamming global markets deepens
WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic, urges aggressive action
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in Australian hospital with coronavirus
US ban on European visitors escalates travel industry pain
Lawyers: Chelsea Manning attempts suicide in Va. jail
Many schools closed and gatherings canceled due to virus
Mass gatherings banned in Oregon under governor’s order
Americans snap to attention on virus as big events canceled
The Latest: US advises Americans to reconsider travel abroad
Governor bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area
Scientist links 2 state outbreaks with genetic fingerprints
Washington state residents divided on removal of dams
Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of virus
Coronavirus response included in final WA budget plan (Billig, Ormsby, Rolfes)
AP source: MLB prefers teams flip sites if virus shuts parks
Dow plummets again as sell-off over the coronavirus deepens
Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974

Aberdeen Daily World
First case of COVID-19 reported in Grays Harbor
Crab, oyster exports to China down as coronavirus impacts trade
Jails limit bookings over coronavirus concerns
Commentary: Covid-19 underscores dangers of Trump’s war on truth
Letter: Safety issue

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Transportation budget approved that protects seniors, disabled (Fey, Hobbs)
Aide to Maria Cantwell tests positive for coronavirus. Senator closes her D.C. office
Whatcom County senior centers announce closings, cancellations due to coronavirus
What health department considers ‘close contact’ with Whatcom’s first COVID-19 patient
Whatcom County health reports Wednesday that 21 residents are being tested for coronavirus
Trump shuts U.S. borders to most of Europe, bans travel to stop coronavirus spread
Whatcom’s tourism industry expected to see more impacts after first coronavirus case
Large gatherings banned in Washington state’s Puget Sound region to stem coronavirus
These are symptoms of coronavirus and when are you healthy again
Large gatherings banned in Washington state’s Puget Sound region to stem coronavirus
Five more deaths reported as coronavirus continues its spread across Washington state
Virus prompts both WSU and EWU to move most classes online
NHL advises teams to not conduct practices, meetings amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus briefing: U.S. job losses begin and other updates for Thursday, March 12
How long does coronavirus last, and how long are you contagious?
Coronavirus patients may be contagious for weeks longer than first thought, study says
What is a ‘presumptive positive’ test for coronavirus? Here’s what you should know
What does coronavirus feel like? Here are stories from US survivors of the pandemic
Trump suspends travel from most of Europe. What if you already have tickets?
Trump shuts U.S. borders to most of Europe, bans travel to stop coronavirus spread
Trump warns coronavirus masks cannot meet demand as manufacturers fear lawsuits
How long does coronavirus live on a sink? On an Amazon box? Early test results are in

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Everett, Edmonds, most other schools closing due to virus
Health district: 1,100 already may be infected in 2 counties
2 more coronavirus deaths in Snohomish County
Inslee bans events of 250 or more, to stifle coronavirus
PUD won’t shut off power for late bills due to virus impact
Coronavirus overshadows state lawmakers’ many hits and misses (Sullivan)
Ban on large gatherings forces shakeup to Seattle sports
Editorial: Parents still make call on sexual health lessons

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way couple quarantined on Grand Princess cruise ship confined to room

New York Times
Coronavirus Could Slow Efforts to Cut Airlines’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Trump Administration Presses Cities to Evict Homeowners From Flood Zones
Coronavirus Live Updates: Brazilian Official Who Met With Trump Tests Positive
Grasping for a Deal With Trump, House Will Vote on Coronavirus Relief Bill
‘An Eviction Notice’: Chaos After Colleges Tell Students to Stay Away

Peninsula Daily News
Legislature promotes timber industry’s carbon reduction (Van De Wege)

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Inside the day Seattle Public Schools decided to close because of the coronavirus
With crowd restrictions to slow coronavirus, Inslee uses emergency powers in a way rarely seen
Coronavirus daily news update, March 12: What officials’ drastic measures to stem the pandemic mean for us
Without ‘social distancing,’ 400 could die from coronavirus in Western Washington by April 7, study suggests
As ridership drops, should Seattle-area transit agencies trim service amid coronavirus outbreak?
You can’t build a jet while working at home: How Boeing, other manufacturers are fighting coronavirus
Seattle area is in for chillier weather before sunshine returns
NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of coronavirus concerns
Coronavirus concerns cancel first two Seattle cruise sailings of 2020
Domestic violence risk assessment tool to be developed, but concerns remain about racial bias
State budget deal shows Washington lawmakers concerned about coronavirus outbreak (Sullivan)
Washington Legislature passes bill aiming to diversify cannabis industry (Pettigrew)
Op-Ed: In triaging coronavirus, prioritize vulnerable, health-care workers
Editorial: Quick, necessary action to slow coronavirus spread
LTE: Coronavirus: Physician’s perspective on testing delay
Unprecedented school closures hinder access to food, instruction for thousands amid coronavirus concerns
Creation of state Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention awaits Inslee’s signature (Dhingra, Leavitt)

Seattle Weekly
Public events in King County to be cancelled or restricted due to outbreak
‘If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours’: Life Care families demand answers
Federal Way couple quarantined on Grand Princess cruise ship confined to room

Sequim Gazette
Legislature OKs $100 million for coronavirus response (Van De Wege)

Spokesman Review
‘It is here’: COVID-19 is in Spokane, just undetected, officials say; protective equipment in short supply
High school seniors could graduate in 2020 even if school shuts down for COVID-19
‘Why do we need to change?’ Concerned parents protest state comprehensive sex ed bill (Wilson)
Transportation budget passes, could end ‘pause’ on major highway projects (Hobbs)
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: Debate over sex ed brings out the worst in bill’s opponents

USA Today
Coronavirus updates: Dow Jones plummets; Ireland shuts down all schools; EU rips Trump travel ban
European Union leaders slam Trump’s sweeping coronavirus travel ban
President Trump says financial markets are going to be ‘just fine’ despite plunge in reaction to coronavirus concerns
Pelosi pushing for swift passage of coronavirus bill despite Republican concerns

Washington Post
U.S. markets plunge; Trump’s travel ban fails to calm investors
European officials blast Trump’s travel ban
The first U.S. layoffs from the pandemic are here
First China, then Italy: What the U.S. can learn from extreme lockdowns
Editorial: Lock down, but don’t shut down
Opinion: Coronavirus is a nightmare. These stories tell us how to survive — and rise above it.
Chelsea Manning recovering after suicide attempt, lawyers say
Top editors leave HuffPost and BuzzFeed amid growing doubts about the future of digital news
‘Italy has abandoned us’: People are being trapped at home with their loved ones’ bodies amid coronavirus lockdown
‘Now we all have someone we love diagnosed’: Why Tom Hanks getting coronavirus hits home
What happens if parades aren’t canceled during pandemics? Philadelphia found out in 1918, with disastrous results.
Coronavirus arrives on Capitol Hill: First Senate staffer diagnosed with covid-19
The Finance 202: Wall Street just gave Trump two thumbs down on handling the coronavirus
Fact-checking Trump’s address to the nation on the coronavirus
Relatives watch as covid-19 tears through Seattle-area senior homes. ‘It’s a very helpless feeling.’
Pence can’t be Trump’s coronavirus fall guy if Trump won’t give up the spotlight
White House asks Silicon Valley for help to combat coronavirus, track its spread and stop misinformation
The Technology 202: Here’s how Silicon Valley is helping Washington respond to coronavirus

Whitman County Gazette
Sex education bill (Wilson

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: 29 coronavirus deaths amid 366 cases in Washington
Parents scramble to find childcare as schools close amid coronavirus outbreak
King County employee in chemotherapy denied telecommuting amid coronavirus outbreak
These Washington schools are closed for coronavirus concerns

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Statewide death toll from coronavirus rises to 30
Starbucks stores may go drive-thru only or limit seating
Staffer at Washington senator’s office tests positive for coronavirus
Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974

KNKX FM
Gov. Jay Inslee prohibits large gatherings for King, Snohomish, Pierce counties
Coronavirus updates: What you need to know today
Central Area Senior Center still offering meals and community in wake of coronavirus
Seattle, Lake Washington school districts close for at least two weeks
Paper or plastic? Washington lawmakers pass statewide ban on single-use plastic bags

KUOW FM
TEARS, HUGS, AND GOODBYES. SEATTLE STUDENTS (AND FAMILIES) REACT TO SCHOOL CLOSURES
Dow Drops 2,100 Points: Stocks In Meltdown After Temporary Trading Halt
As Missouri Clinic Awaits Its Legal Fate, Abortions In State Have Virtually Halted
Protecting And Preserving Ancient Sites At Risk From Sea-Level Rise In Florida
How Coronavirus Is Affecting The U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply
Live coverage: Coronavirus in the Seattle area
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
March Madness Will Be A TV Affair
U.S. Supreme Court Allows ‘Remain In Mexico’ Program To Continue
All Seattle Public Schools closed for at least two weeks starting Thursday due to coronavirus outbreak
Large events banned in Seattle area amid efforts to slow COVID-19 spread

NW Public Radio
‘Potentially Devastating’: Washington Arts Orgs Hit, Schools Go Online As COVID-19 Response Ramps Up
The Mountain Wildflowers Are Out (Earlier): How Climate Change May Affect Tourist Season At Rainier
Former Central Washington Judge, Business Owner Fined For Violating Campaign Finance Laws

Q13 TV (Fox)
Gov. Inslee bans large gatherings in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
Here are the latest school closures in western Washington amid coronavirus concerns
Social distancing strongly urged: ‘Penalty is you might be killing your grandad if you don’t do it’

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Crosscut
‘Nothing short of torture’: WA to restrict youth solitary confinement (Peterson)
To stop COVID-19, Washington implements measures not seen since Spanish flu
Opinion: I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19.
Coronavirus and the immunocompromised: Your questions answered

Seattle P.I.
Seattle’s Chinatown restaurants scramble as COVID-19 fears run amok
COVID-19 causes prohibition of gatherings of more than 250 in King County by Washington governor
University of Washington Medicine suspends routine visiting with patients due to COVID-19 concerns
King County school districts start closing after officials urge for ‘contingency plans’

Wednesday, March 11

Bill repealing Boeing tax break clears the state Senate
The state Senate on Tuesday approved a much-worked bill to repeal a tax break for Boeing — but 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. (Andy Bronson)

Inslee orders nursing homes to limit visitors, signals mandatory social-distancing measures are next
Warning that the number of coronavirus cases in Washington could double weekly, Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday indicated that mandatory social-distancing measures could be announced this week and, in the meantime, imposed new restrictions on nursing homes. “If we’re going to stop this epidemic, or seriously slow it down, we need to look at what’s coming in Washington state, not just what is here today,” Inslee said at a news conference at the Capitol. Continue reading at KNKX. (Austin Jenkins)

New laws to deal with arrests at courthouses, hairstyles, domestic worker treatment
Several bills poised to become signed into law this session would directly affect many Washington state residents. House Bill 2567, which would outlaw arrests for civil matters at court houses unless there is a warrant issued, passed the house earlier and was approved by the Senate on Wednesday. Continue reading at Peninsula Daily News.

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Associated Press
Flu versus coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears
Hanford nuclear waste cleanup efforts could be delayed
Inslee outlines new rules for limiting nursing home visits
Groups: Release immigrant detainees at high coronavirus risk
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home
Washington Legislature OKs ‘tampon tax’ exemption bill
Report: Nuclear waste cleanup efforts could be delayed
Virus impact on US sports grows; more restrictions in Europe
Weinstein sentenced to 23 years for sexual assaults
Pesticide workers walk out over wages, labor conditions
States race to stop virus, as official warns of worse ahead
State Patrol arrests 2 at climate protest in Olympia
Washington state lawmakers pass ban on plastic grocery bags (Das)
Inslee to outline new policies as coronavirus deaths hit 22

Aberdeen Daily World
Ocean Shores hotels dealing with cancellations

Auburn Reporter
Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
WWU moves all classes online after Whatcom County’s first COVID-19 diagnosis
Whatcom Community College has canceled all in-person class meetings for March 11
Meridian School District announces closure after staff member exposed to coronavirus
As coronavirus continues to spread across U.S., Whatcom businesses ponder next steps
Power outages, light snow possible as late nor’easter heads to Whatcom
Coronavirus updates: Inslee to ban large gatherings, government to tap strategic stockpile
Gov. Jay Inslee announces temporary restriction on large gatherings
Here’s what we know about the coronavirus outbreak in Whatcom County on Wednesday
First case of novel coronavirus in Whatcom County confirmed by health department
Whatcom’s tourism industry expected to see more impacts after first coronavirus case
Here’s what you can do to reduce the spread of coronavirus
Whatcom County declares public health emergency over coronavirus
Whatcom County health reports Tuesday that 15 residents are being tested for coronavirus
Washington braces for losses from Alaska cruise cancellations, as fear grips travel industry
Coronavirus updates: New directive from Washington governor, closures and hospital screenings
Washington state governor announces restrictions on nursing home visits during coronavirus outbreak

Capital Press
Low-carbon fuel standard alive in Washington (Fitzgibbon)
WSU soil health initiative gains ground in Legislature
Experts encourage Washington vineyard acreage removal to address grape surplus

Centralia Daily Chronicle
Lawmakers Could Give Minorities Assist on Pot Shop Licenses (Saldaña)

Columbian
In Our View: It’s time for Congress to end changing of clocks

The Daily News
No confirmed COVID-19 in Cowlitz County, but officials at the ready
County commissioners approve updated manufactured home park code
State employment commissioner: Use Swiss workforce training model

Everett Herald
Virus pushes colleges online; infection touches Stanwood
3 Stanwood care home residents test positive for COVID-19
Coronavirus casts uncertainty over high school spring sports
Governor reportedly to announce size restrictions on events
Stanwood-Camano schools close as infections spread north
Bill repealing Boeing tax break clears the state Senate (Liias)
Here are the known coronavirus cases in Snohomish County
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Inslee to outline new policies as coronavirus deaths hit 22
Editorial: Paid sick leave an effective tool against Covid-19
Letter: No action from 38th District lawmakers on drunken driving (Robinson, Sells, McCoy)
Letter: Climate legislation in Legislature goes against voters’ wishes
Bloomberg: The coronavirus is ending a 16-year boom for Boeing, Airbus
WaPo: Commentary: Can you work from home? It’s time you started

Islands’ Weekly
State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Issaquah Reporter
Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts
Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Sanders, Biden virtually tied in Washington state primary election
Coronavirus in Kitsap: Two cases on Bainbridge, county explores options for ‘isolation center’
Washington and Kitsap County Election Results: Primary
Well near Bangor found to have potentially dangerous levels of contamination
Coronavirus live updates: US death toll rises to 31; Seattle may ban events; ‘It’s going to get worse’
Inslee: Time to prepare for large outbreak in the state

The News Tribune
Disabled UP man demanded a sidewalk so he could vote. His video made the difference
Measure repealing Boeing tax break passes state Senate
Stocks Fall as Investor Fears Return: Live Updates
Coronavirus Live Updates
‘It’s just everywhere already’: How delays in testing set back the U.S. coronavirus response
Peninsula couple among those quarantined on a cruise ship in San Francisco
Where is coronavirus? Interactive map shows cases in Washington and beyond
Coronavirus updates: US death toll rises to 27; Italy paralyzed; US markets rise; Life Care Center under siege

Nisqually Valley News
JT Wilcox Announces Committee to Oppose Sex-Ed Legislation (Wilson)
Thurston Board of Health appoints Dr. Diana Yu to focus on local coronavirus response
Special Olympics Washington cancels all training and events amid COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus updates: Inslee to ban large gatherings, government to tap strategic stockpile
These events around Washington state have been canceled or postponed by coronavirus
Coronavirus updates: New directive from Washington governor, closures and hospital screenings
Thurston County monitoring coronavirus spread, preparing for first confirmed case
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden fight for the lead in Washington’s presidential primary

Peninsula Daily News
Satanists conduct ritual, draw praying protests at state Capitol
New laws to deal with arrests at courthouses, hairstyles, domestic worker treatment (Pedersen, Saldaña)

Skagit Valley Herald
Coronavirus outbreak affects Skagit events, businesses, nonprofits
Schools changing plans amid COVID-19 fears
Skagit County’s first case of COVID-19 confirmed
Hospitals, schools prepare as COVID-19 spreads
Oregon governor takes sweeping action to cut global warming
Pesticide workers walk out over wages, labor conditions
Over GOP nays, Oregon funds move to cut greenhouse gases
AP source: Washington governor to ban events in Seattle area of more than 250 people to fight new coronavirus.
Economic toll of virus goes global and hits close to home
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home
Groups: Release immigrant detainees at high coronavirus risk

Snoqualmie Valley Record
House bill 2230 passes the state Legislature
Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital opens testing center for coronavirus

Spokesman Review
Inslee announces strict visitation rules for nursing homes as COVID is found at nearly a dozen facilities
AP source: Inslee to ban large gatherings in Seattle area
Avista to ask employees to work from home to prevent infections
Report: White nationalist group given grant through Spokane-based Innovia Foundation

Tri-City Herald
Cleaning up Hanford’s ‘greatest risk’ and other radioactive waste could be shelved for 10 years
Guest Opinion: Tri-Citians must stand up to wind turbine plan Senate Democrats to ask Trump to declare a national emergency on coronavirus

Vancouver Business Journal
Port of Vancouver USA postpones public events in response to COVID-19
Gov. Inslee announces support for workers, businesses impacted by COVID-19

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Media should not be the exception in date-of-birth records access
WHO declares coronavirus a global pandemic
I’ve been working from home for eight days. The Netflix-and-quarantine life is not that chill.
White House asks Silicon Valley for help on coronavirus
Another big U.S. bank is being accused of opening fake accounts

Trump Floats Economic Stimulus in Response to Coronavirus
Coronavirus Outbreak Has America’s Homeless at Risk of ‘Disaster’
Coronavirus Live Updates: Governments Struggle to Cope as Anxiety Rises
Coronavirus cancels public bill signings by Gov. Jay Inslee
Providence cancels public meetings at St. Peter, Centralia hospitals; asks visitors to limit visits

Yakima Herald Republic
Coronavirus update: No Yakima cases, health insurance options, school meals
The latest on what we know about the virus outbreak
Local schools weigh options for coronavirus; most won’t go to online learning
Editorial: Good news on the local health fron

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Inslee to ban crowds of 250 or more in Seattle amid coronavirus outbreak
Report: Scientists were close to coronavirus vaccine 4 years ago, but lacked funding
Food banks seek hygiene supplies amid Washington coronavirus outbreak
Washington nurses concerned for health as hospitals face mask shortages
Airline, cruise industry feeling impacts of coronavirus outbreak
Washington-based company awaiting approval to test coronavirus treatment drug

KNKX
Coronavirus updates: What you need to know today
‘I foresee a hardship’: Seattle-area businesses reckon with economic impacts of coronavirus
Washington state’s only doctor in Congress talks coronavirus, policy
Inslee orders nursing homes to limit visitors, signals mandatory social-distancing measures are next

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee to ban gatherings, events of more than 250 amid coronavirus outbreak, AP reports
Local businesses struggling over fears of coronavirus
Airlines cut back flights because of coronavirus
More than $11 million in grants available for small business, nonprofits impacted by COVID-19

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Report: Inslee to announce ban on events of more than 250 people around Seattle
UW Doc: Coronavirus ‘like a natural disaster happening in slow motion’
State health exchange offers special enrollment period due to virus
UW Medicine hospitals to ban guest visits due to coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus throws curveball into political campaigning
State Patrol arrests 2 at climate protest in Olympia

KNKX FM
Coronavirus updates: What you need to know today
As spring gray whale migration begins, scientists watchful for another die-off
Washington state’s only doctor in Congress talks coronavirus, policy
Inslee orders nursing homes to limit visitors, signals mandatory social-distancing measures are next

KUOW FM
Gov. Inslee says there may already be more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in Washington
Coronavirus Outbreak Leads To Empty Sports Stadiums
Seattle Now: Testing 123
Uber and Lyft drivers struggle to stay safe from coronavirus
Gov. Inslee says there may already be more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in Washington
Coronavirus Outbreak Leads To Empty Sports Stadiums
2 Seattle schools closed amid district’s first confirmed COVID-19 case
Live coverage: Coronavirus in the Seattle area
Here We Go Again: Dow Drops 800 Points As Stock Market Turmoil Continues
As Coronavirus In China Wanes, Italy, South Korea See Brunt Of Epidemic
State benefits could cover Washington workers affected by COVID-19 illness
Seattle won’t interrupt public utility services for those impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
Life During Coronavirus: What Different Countries Are Doing To Stop The Spread
How The Painstaking Work Of Contact Tracing Can Slow The Spread Of An Outbreak
Dow Bounces Back, Jumping More Than 1,100 Points After Market’s Terrible Day
Coronavirus: New York Creates ‘Containment Area’ Around Cluster In New Rochelle
Federal Court Sides With House In Fight Over Mueller Grand Jury Materials
Coronavirus: Sacramento County Gives Up On Automatic 14-Day Quarantines
How A South Korean City Is Changing Tactics To Tamp Down Its COVID-19 Surge
Is The Economy Coming Down With Something?

NBC Right Now
Bill reclassifies some fish, wildlife crimes (Van De Wege)

NW Public Radio
Jay Inslee Orders Nursing Homes To Limit Visitors, Signals Social-Distancing Measures Are Next

Q13 TV (Fox)
Seattle area’s largest companies chip in $2.5 million to help people impacted by coronavirus
Mandatory sex education bill headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk for signature (Dhingra)
Stanwood Camano School District to close Wednesday; Snohomish SD will reopen
Patient visitation suspended at all UW Medicine hospitals over coronavirus concerns
Two more coronavirus deaths in King County as 10 nursing homes report positive tests
Washington state lawmakers pass ban on plastic grocery bags
State issues new rules for nursing homes, assisted living facilities amid coronavirus outbreak
State expands unemployment benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19 outbreak

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SBC Americas
Washington’s ‘tribal-only’ sports betting bill continues to fuel debate (Keiser)
Seattle workers lose jobs and worry about rent as coronavirus slows business
Coronavirus fears in Pacific NW lead to rise in anti-Asian racism
WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more (Fitzgibbon)
Opinion: COVID-19 should force Seattle to close schools
Opinion: King County’s COVID-19 quarantine plan disrespects communities of color
Lawmakers must continue to support people’s economic security during this public health crisis

Seattle P.I.
Washington state set to ban single-use plastic bags (Das, Jinkins, Chopp)

Slog
Seattle Healthcare Workers Say They Aren’t Getting What They Need to Protect Them from Coronavirus
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Big Business to Exploit Massive Insurance Tax Loophole (Mullet)Going Viral
Council Members Failed to Block White Center Quarantine Site
Coronavirus Updates: Inslee to Announce “New Community Strategies and Social Distancing Plans” Tomorrow
Mayor’s Office Announces Plan To Help Local Businesses Affected by Coronavirus
More Than 100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Washington, Statewide Total Now at 267
COVID-19 Infections Spread to More Than 10 Seattle Area Nursing Homes
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Coronavirus
Who Should Scan Our Faces at the Airport?

Tuesday, March 10

Bill approved to let Seattle ticket bus lane, other violators
Seattle may soon get the green light to install automated traffic cameras to ticket drivers who block crosswalks and use bus-only lanes. The state Legislature approved a bill this week to allow the cameras for limited new uses, The Seattle Times reported. House Bill 1793 next heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. Continue reading at Seattle P-I. (Jordan Stead)

Real-time updates: 22 coronavirus deaths among more than 160 cases in Washington
t least 22 people have died and a total of 162 others have tested positive for coronavirus in Washington state, according to King County health officials. Washington state has the most reported cases in the U.S. Continue reading at King5 News.

Legislature OKs carve out for media on birth date disclosure
The Washington Legislature has passed a bill that exempts birth dates of state and local government employees from disclosure under the state’s public records law, but allows the media to continue to have access to them. On a 91-5 vote Monday, the House concurred on changes made by the Senate to the measure. The bill now heads to the governor for his signature. Continue reading at The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.

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Associated Press
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home
Bill OK’d to let Seattle ticket bus lane, other violators (Fitzgibbon)
Grant County pair to pay $250,000 in campaign finance case
Coronavirus fears end public bill signings at Capitol
Legislature OKs carve out for media on birth date disclosure
Lawmakers approve ‘block the box’ bill allowing Seattle to ticket drivers for blocking crosswalks, bus lanes (Fitzgibbon)
Stocks give up an early surge following worst day since 2008
Bill approved to let Seattle ticket bus lane, other violators
Asian stocks steady after plunge on virus, oil crash

Aberdeen Daily World
Public Health: ‘Social distancing’ not a bad idea
County extends moratorium blocking new overnight rental properties
Council to consider homeless camp extension, Michigan Street move
Stocks climb on Wall Street following worst day since 2008
Virus upends life in Italy as China vows to defeat epidemic

Auburn Reporter
Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns
Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts
As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges (Fitzgibbon, Carlyle, Hobbs, Robinson, Van De Wege, Jinkins, Hudgins)

Bloomberg Law
Washington State Privacy Bill Hits Senate Roadblock (Carlyle, Hudgins)

Columbian
Washington closer to exempting menstrual products from sales tax

The Daily News
Business as usual for most local business during coronavirus spread

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Legislature promotes timber industry as carbon-negative (Van De Wege)

New York Times
Open Windows. Don’t Share Food. Here’s the Government’s Coronavirus Advice.

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula health officials still seeing testing delays
Pence walks fine line on coronavirus response
Letter to the Editor: Legislature should help state conserve fish, wildlife

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What life is like for people who choose to self-isolate to protect against coronavirus
Boeing employee in Everett tests positive for COVID-19
Amazon to grant $5 million to small businesses near its headquarters struggling due to coronavirus
Coronavirus crackdown? Seattle-area official outlines possible next steps
Gates Foundation spearheads $125 million drive to develop a coronavirus drug
Boeing engineering union splits over contract extension, producing two divergent contracts
Seattle-area events that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled due to novel coronavirus concerns
Even before coronavirus, more people turned to telecommuting in Seattle
Seattle man’s death linked to novel coronavirus, son says
Here’s where the Seattle area’s ugliest commutes are as region slips in the worst-traffic rankings
Washington lawmakers ban plastic grocery bags, add fee to paper ones (Das, Peterson)
How autonomous freight trains powered by artificial intelligence could come to a railroad near you
Will Seattle at last take action on buildings that can kill when earthquakes hit? A new push is afoot
Automakers required to sell more electric vehicles under new legislation in Washington state (Fitzgibbon, Nyugen)
Editorial: U.S. should not restrict Chinese press
LTE: Coronavirus: Message in images

Seattle Weekly
Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts
Eastside cities seeing widespread event, meeting cancellations

Spokesman Review
Lawmakers could give minorities assist on pot shop licenses (Saldaña)
Market takes a record dive but remains full of opportunity, local analysts say
Opinion: Brian Estes: Soil health is economic and environmental health

Tri-City Herald
Fight to keep Snake River dams is not over. Supporters told to send comments to feds
This company turns plastic bottles into new roads. They’re looking for a Tri-Cities site
State steps up fight against coronavirus as death toll hits 16. Second case in Eastern WA
Editorial: Picking a party demands too much. Presidential primary needs revamping

USA Today
Donald Trump floats payroll tax cut, other financial relief for businesses and workers as coronavirus spreads
‘Should have been a sense of urgency’: Former FDA chief warns of spike in US coronavirus cases

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: No reason to keep twice-yearly clock switching (Riccelli)
Editorial: Vulnerable student borrowers left in the dark

Washington Post
Harvard moves classes online, advises students to stay home after spring break in response to covid-19
Trump says he will seek payroll tax cut, relief for hourly workers as part of coronavirus response
Wall Street bounces back after sell-off
Italy expands travel restrictions to entire country, locking down 60 million people
In Texas, frustration and anxiety mount with more cruise ship evacuees scheduled to arrive
A common artificial sweetener might be making you fatter and sicker, a new study says
If horsemen care so much about animals, why does it take the feds to stop doping?
A lawmaker tried to cover up illegal gifts, including a Las Vegas escort, feds say. His plan backfired

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: 22 coronavirus deaths among more than 160 cases in Washington
Delta announces hiring freeze, capacity reduction over coronavirus
Port of Seattle says coronavirus travel warning could impact upcoming cruise season
UW sets up drive-thru clinic for coronavirus testing
Bill mandating sex education in Washington schools passes Senate (Walen, Ortiz-Self)

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Coronavirus shapes Washington presidential primary
Tacoma school shuts down after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
Delta Air Lines reducing flights, announcing other changes amid coronavirus outbreak
Bill OK’d to let Seattle ticket bus lane, other violators
Microsoft, Amazon chip in to help those hurt by coronavirus
Bloodworks: Local blood supply at ‘risk of collapse’ due to coronavirus concerns

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Seattle small businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home
King County: Snarky comments on your primary ballot can invalidate your vote
Coronavirus death toll rises to 23 in Washington state
Help limited for small businesses struggling during outbreak
‘Exploring all of our options’: COVID-19 threatens Seattle cruise season
Local blood supply emergency declared in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

NW Public Radio
Tri-Cities Couple Share Their Experience With Self-Quarantine
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Promises Executive Action On Climate After GOP Legislative Walkout

Q13 TV (Fox)
Coronavirus: New test results find 31 positive cases at Life Care Center in Kirkland
Drive-through COVID-19 tests available for UW Medicine employees
Snohomish, Meridian school districts, several Tacoma schools closing after positive coronavirus tests
Seattle area’s largest companies chip in $2.5 million to help people impacted by coronavirus

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Seattle P.I.

COVID-19 cases in King County reaches 116, health officials say; 20 deaths included
How has Seattle rent changed over the past four years? Studio rents have gone down, study finds

Monday, March 9

10 bills the 2020 Legislature approved that could affect you
Friday was the deadline for the House to consider Senate bills, and vice versa (except for bills needed to approve the budget and a few other categories). Here are 10 bills that could affect your life or your community that lawmakers approved Friday. They’re close to the finishing line, which is Gov. Jay Inslee signing them into law. The 60-day legislative session ends March 12. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

Sex ed bill sent to Governor after moving speech by Sen. Mona Das
A controversial bill to require Washington’s 295 school districts to teach comprehensive sexual health education in grades K-12 is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. By a 27-21 vote on Saturday, the state Senate agreed with House amendments to SB 5395. The roll call followed a moving floor speech by Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent. The bill would be phased in over two years, with the mandate to teach all students in grades six through 12 beginning with the 2021-2022 school year and to all students a year later. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Ted S. Warren)

Bill boosting accountability for facial recognition technology passes the House
Agencies using facial recognition technology would be required to test it for accuracy and bias to make sure it’s accountable, under a bill that passed Friday in the House. The bill will provide moral guardrails on the use of facial recognition software, said Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent. The technology needs to improve and be held to higher standards. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review.