Northwest
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
$12 million from U.S. Department of Labor to help unemployed workers
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
Business
Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area
Interactive map provides details
News
Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package
$300 million to cities, counties across state
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
News
Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19
First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities
Northwest
PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts
Donations to help community groups, food banks during COVID-19 pandemic
Business
State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits
Employment Security Department had challenges with the volume
Business
Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic
Remarks come on Senate floor: ‘We need the media. …and need to help them’
News
Ferry schedule tightens further, but some hope in horizon
“We don’t make these decisions lightly,” said Amy Scarton, head of Washington State Ferries.
Northwest
Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact
To work together on reopening economies, controlling COVID-19
Northwest
PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
$11 million available to help pay bills
Northwest
The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County
A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin