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
Business
From the frontlines: Tips for recycling right in Redmond
A monthly column by Waste Management.
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
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
Island T-shirt mogul shifts to mask production
SanMar is keeping its 4,000 employee workforce going during pandemic.
News
Bellevue quarantine site on hold
Sufficient capacity countywide means the Eastgate site won’t open yet.
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.
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
Little Bit riding center in Redmond counting on upcoming virtual fundraiser
The 35th annual Reins of Life Gala Auction is going virtual this year, including an online auction, raise…
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…