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
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
Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County
Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.
News
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31
Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.
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.
News
COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says
Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.
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
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Inslee to loosen restrictions on outdoor recreation: “Data, not dates, determine how we act”
Boat ramps, trailheads and golf courses can reopen with social-distancing measures in place.
