Northwest
Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state
Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M
News
Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
Obituaries
Obituary: Robert W. McLendon
On February 10th, 2020, Bob passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96. Born in Portland,…
Northwest
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
$12 million from U.S. Department of Labor to help unemployed workers
Northwest
MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients
Up to 50 percent of appointments system-wide went virtual in March
News
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission
Northwest
Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units
Nursing homes in Tacoma, Shoreline, Bellingham to handle patients from other locations
Northwest
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed
News
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.
Northwest
State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Consumers could get relief on the individual health insurance market
News
Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.
Northwest
State provides $9 million in rent, energy assistance to low-income households
Residents in the federal Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program may apply
Business
Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area
Interactive map provides details
News
MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients
Seeks plasma donations from people recovered from coronavirus
News
Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package
$300 million to cities, counties across state
Life
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
Begins with Summer Series scheduled to start June 21
Northwest
Colorado, Nevada to join Washington, Oregon and California in Western States Pact
Governors share vision for modifying stay at home orders, fighting COVID-19
Life
Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses
The initiative provides hearty lunches to first responders staffing the COVID-19 testing sites as they work to test…
Business
Report shows severity of COVID-19 impacts on hotels nationwide
70% of employees laid off or furloughed, eight in 10 hotel rooms empty