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Do you agree with the premise of stay-home restrictions being lifted in phases some time after May 4?

Do you agree with the premise of stay-home restrictions being lifted in phases some time after May 4?… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2020
Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of an ongoing series of stories remembering people around the world who have died during the new coronavirus pandemic. SEATTLE… Continue reading

Lives Lost: At 97, World War II vet takes a final road

Would you consider running in a virtual race if social distancing guidelines extend into the summer?

Would you consider running in a virtual race if social distancing guidelines extend into the summer?… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2020

LETTER: Praise the front lines

In President Trump’s press conference, rather than praise the health care workers, he chose to be a critic and accuse them of moving protective gear… Continue reading

LETTER: Try prayer

Those of us in earthquake-prone areas have spent years preparing for “The Big One.” As it turns out, it is the tiny one, the smallest… Continue reading

Were you able to celebrate Easter and still practice social distancing?

Were you able to celebrate Easter and still practice social distancing?… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2020
Traffic on the 12:45 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen-Duke Point on Thursday, April 9. (Photo submitted)

B.C. Ferries busy on long weekend, even during pandemic

Sailings from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo filling up

Traffic on the 12:45 p.m. sailing from Tsawwassen-Duke Point on Thursday, April 9. (Photo submitted)
Feds loosen virus rules to let essential workers return

Feds loosen virus rules to let essential workers return

In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the Trump administration… Continue reading

Feds loosen virus rules to let essential workers return
Wall Street caps best week since 1974 on latest Fed stunner

Wall Street caps best week since 1974 on latest Fed stunner

Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years on Thursday… Continue reading

Wall Street caps best week since 1974 on latest Fed stunner
Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

By David Koenig | AP Airlines Writer The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60… Continue reading

Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

Economy unlikely to recover as fast as it collapsed

President Donald Trump has been telling voters that the U.S. economy will leap back to life “like… Continue reading

Heck joins crowded field for lieutenant governor

Heck joins crowded field for lieutenant governor

SEATTLE— U.S. Rep. Denny Heck said Thursday he is running for Washington lieutenant governor following last month’s surprise announcement by incumbent Cyrus Habib that he… Continue reading

Heck joins crowded field for lieutenant governor
Virus sparks prison riot, hits more WA long-term care homes

Virus sparks prison riot, hits more WA long-term care homes

Inmates at a Washington state prison staged a large protest following new coronavirus diagnoses at the facility… Continue reading

Virus sparks prison riot, hits more WA long-term care homes

Have you been finding it more difficult to shop at locally owned businesses during Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-home order?

Have you been finding it more difficult to shop at locally owned businesses during Gov. Jay Inslee's stay-home order?… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2020
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout… Continue reading

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
Supermoon on the rise

Supermoon on the rise

Dozens of cars and families went to Ediz Hook on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, to view the Supermoon, which was only 210,000… Continue reading

Supermoon on the rise

Do you think Sen. Bernie Sanders made the right choice to end his presidential campaign?

Do you think Sen. Bernie Sanders made the right choice to end his presidential campaign?… Continue reading

  • Apr 8, 2020

Inslee sending back DOD field hospital

Facility was expected to have at least 250 beds

Bernie Sanders drops 2020 bid

Bernie Sanders drops 2020 bid

Joe Biden left as likely Democratic nominee

Bernie Sanders drops 2020 bid
Boeing continues production shutdown due to coronavirus

Boeing continues production shutdown due to coronavirus

Boeing will continue its shutdown of production indefinitely at its Seattle-area facilities due to the spread of the coronavirus. The company said in… Continue reading

Boeing continues production shutdown due to coronavirus