Coronavirus

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Inspection of the Life Care Center of Kirkland conducted March 16

Feds propose $611,000 fine for Seattle-area nursing home

Fire District 3 to hold virtual meetings, open records restrictions

Clallam County Fire District 3, which also extends into Jefferson County, has acquired the technology needed for virtual meetings and will use it… Continue reading

In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America

In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America

By Allen G. Breed | AP National Writer For members of the U.S. Army Field Band, it has never been merely about the music. Yes,… Continue reading

In shadow of COVID-19, Army Field Band plays on for America
White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus

White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus

The Trump administration is formalizing new guidance to recommend that many Americans wear… Continue reading

White House moves toward promoting face masks to fight virus
Governor extends stay-home order to May 4

Governor extends stay-home order to May 4

Inslee says it is proving to be an effective weapon against the deadly coronavirus

Governor extends stay-home order to May 4
Keep your car clean to reduce risk from coronavirus

Keep your car clean to reduce risk from coronavirus

By Ryan ZumMallen of Edmunds via The Associated Press The spread of the novel coronavirus, and its associated COVID-19 disease, is made worse because it… Continue reading

Keep your car clean to reduce risk from coronavirus
Stocks skid worldwide as coronavirus infections keep soaring

Stocks skid worldwide as coronavirus infections keep soaring

U.S. stocks joined a worldwide downdraft Wednesday as more signs piled up of the… Continue reading

Stocks skid worldwide as coronavirus infections keep soaring
Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid

Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid

By The Associated Press From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the… Continue reading

Virus: Elton John-led concert raises $8M; Rihanna ups aid
CNN’s Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement

CNN’s Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement

A bleary-eyed Chris Cuomo, saying he wanted to be a cautionary tale for his audience, anchored his CNN show from his… Continue reading

CNN’s Cuomo, with coronavirus, completes show from basement
WWII-era plane delivers birthday greetings

WWII-era plane delivers birthday greetings

Port Angeles man able to see 82nd birthday celebration outside window

WWII-era plane delivers birthday greetings

Latest jobless figures show COVID-19 had little effect

North Olympic Peninsula unemployment rose slightly in February as the effects of the coronavirus outbreak had yet to register in the latest jobless… Continue reading

Campaign to aid local business in works

Clallam commissioners expected to OK spending request for “Choose Clallam First”

Port Townsend Farmers Market opening postponed

Port Townsend Farmers Market opening postponed

Market managers, vendors considering other ways to offer produce

Port Townsend Farmers Market opening postponed

Criteria expand for COVID-19 testing

Jefferson County to follow same guidelines as Clallam County

Inslee asks state manufacturers for COVID-19 supplies

Gov. Jay Inslee asked Washington manufacturers to start producing personal protective equipment, saying the federal… Continue reading

Most building sites have shut down, but there are exceptions

Most building sites have shut down, but there are exceptions

The state Senate Republican Caucus has asked Gov. Jay Inslee to lift the ban on residential work.

Most building sites have shut down, but there are exceptions
State to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill

State to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill

Washington state is set to receive nearly $3 billion from the federal stimulus bill passed to help with the economic… Continue reading

State to get nearly $3 billion from virus stimulus bill

Applications taken now for COVID-19 Relief Fund grants

Olympic Community Action Program has begun helping those in need using the COVID-19 Relief Fund. Since the Peninsula Daily News and Olympic Community Action Programs… Continue reading