News
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
Northwest
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Business
Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey
Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
Opinion
Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial
When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…
Northwest
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting
News
Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk
Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.
News
As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.
Northwest
Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state
Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M
Life
Auburn Farmers Market to open June 7
City receives approval from Public Health - Seattle King County with certain guidelines
News
Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
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
Auburn Golf Course to reopen May 5
City parks remain open for walking; play equipment, fields, courts still closed