Business
COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals
For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.
Northwest
Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors
Federal funds for hairdressers, high tech coders and others
News
Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.
Business
Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies
To the relief of anxious employees, the company said it will shut down factory operations for two weeks.
News
President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.
News
Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing
Seattle mayor says in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the public cannot allow gatherings at…
News
Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
News
State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington
Judges will focus on bail hearings under emergency COVID-19 rules.
News
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
News
King County Metro cancels fares
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses
News
How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?
Answers and resources are short in short supply right now, but fire academies are still planned.
News
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.