Coronavirus

Third COVID-19 case seen in Jefferson County

No community transmission confirmed yet — but it is looming

Jefferson businesses feeling outbreak’s impact but generosity remains
Jefferson businesses feeling outbreak’s impact but generosity remains
Gov. Inslee closes all schools in state

Gov. Inslee closes all schools in state

‘I don’t take these decisions lightly’

Gov. Inslee closes all schools in state
Peninsula health officials: Protective equipment in short supply
Peninsula health officials: Protective equipment in short supply

Schools plan details for mandated closure

Gov. Jay Inslee has closed all schools in the state for six weeks as of Tuesday citing concern over the spread of COVID-19. Most K-12… Continue reading

State coronavirus death toll hits 40

State coronavirus death toll hits 40

The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King… Continue reading

State coronavirus death toll hits 40
PREP SPORTS: Preps halted by Governor’s decree

PREP SPORTS: Preps halted by Governor’s decree

*Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the closure of all public and private schools in the state beginning Tuesday. All athletic and extracurricular events are postponed going… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS: Preps halted by Governor’s decree

Peninsula hospitals restrict visitors

North Olympic Peninsula hospitals are taking steps to limit possible exposure to those who are ill in light of rapid spread of the COVID-19 worldwide.… Continue reading

Public health officials implore community members to take care, don’t panic
Public health officials implore community members to take care, don’t panic
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, March 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump declares national emergency

Money freed for coronavirus response

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, March 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Inslee orders all greater Seattle area schools to close

Inslee orders all greater Seattle area schools to close

King, Pierce and Snohomish counties affected

Inslee orders all greater Seattle area schools to close
Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show canceled for this weekend

Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show canceled for this weekend

Concerns over COVID-19 shut down popular two-day event

Clallam County Home & Lifestyle Show canceled for this weekend
Virus’ spread impacts teams

Virus’ spread impacts teams

Mariners opening homestand, other games subject to ban

Virus’ spread impacts teams
Trump suspends travel from Europe to US for 30 days

Trump suspends travel from Europe to US for 30 days

President also moves to address economic impact of COVID-19

Trump suspends travel from Europe to US for 30 days
Inslee bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area

Inslee bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area

King, Snohomish and Pierce counties affected

Inslee bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area
Empty arenas will host March Madness
Empty arenas will host March Madness
Seattle businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home

Seattle businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home

Seattle area has at least 24 deaths

Seattle businesses pinched as virus keeps workers home
Inslee: Large outbreak expected

Inslee: Large outbreak expected

State’s virus deaths now at 23

Inslee: Large outbreak expected
More tests come back negative on Peninsula

More tests come back negative on Peninsula

Confirmed cases remains at one; some tests still out

More tests come back negative on Peninsula