Business
Report shows severity of COVID-19 impacts on hotels nationwide
70% of employees laid off or furloughed, eight in 10 hotel rooms empty
Life
UW students create Spira app to gather COVID-19 data
The app was created to screen for respiratory diseases but the teen creators shifted their focus once the…
News
Redmond cancels summer events, including Derby Days
The cancellations are a precaution as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Opinion
The true meaning of community | Guest editorial
LWTech president Dr. Amy Morrison reflects on how the COVID-19 outbreak has brought the community together.
News
Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.
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
Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.
News
Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners
The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.
News
First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive
The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.
News
Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.
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
News
April free state park days postponed
A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.
News
Helland named new director of planning and community development for Redmond
Helland previously served as deputy planning director and interim planning director after Erika Vandenbrande retired in January.
News
King County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak
Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.
Northwest
Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop
Demand expected to double this week to 1.6 million people in need