WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Another person in Walla Walla has tested positive for COVID-19. The person is a man in his 70s and is a Walla Walla resident. According to officials, he had close contact with another person who tested…
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump looks for ways to restore normalcy in parts of the U.S., his foremost infection disease expert says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.…
A major disaster declaration for Oregon has been approved by President Trump. Federal assistance for state, local and tribal efforts will be heading to Oregon to assist them in the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures…
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says an infant with COVID-19 has died and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of death. Officials didn’t release other information about the infant, who was from Cook County, which includes Chicago,…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- During this difficult time, New U Women's Clinic is supplying free feminine hygiene kits to women in need. Access to products is difficult, but joined by The Healing Hands Project, a local non-profit, these organizations will be…
OREGON -- The Oregon Health Authority announced the 13th death Saturday morning. The 93-year-old male from Yahmill County tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, and passed away on March 27 at Providence Newberg Medical Center. The OHA reported that…
OREGON -- The Office of State Fire Marshal has suspended enforcement of gas station self-service regulations in response to COVID-19. Effective March 28, until April 11, retail facilities of Class 1 flammable liquid transportation fuels that prohibit self-service should implement…
YAKIMA, Wash. — A Yakima-based business with an international reach is looking to help out local healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing much-needed mask-making supplies. Kwik Lok — one of the world’s leading suppliers of bag closures for…
YAKIMA, Wash. — A Yakima-based fruit company is going the extra mile to protect its approximately 350 packing warehouse workers from COVID-19 — and help their family members in the process. "We are encouraging employees that are in that at-risk…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new rapid test from Abbott Laboratories, which the company says can detect the coronavirus in about 5 minutes. Medical device maker Abbott announced the emergency clearance of its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- Though schools are out right now, school zone beacons are still flashing. According to a Facebook post by the City of Richland, the lights have been reprogrammed for the lunch hour so students may safely get to…
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States continues to lead the world in coronavirus infections even after a spike of new cases reported in Italy. According to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has more than 92,000…
NEW YORK (AP) — A health care worker at one of the New York City hospitals under siege by the coronavirus has died, according to coworkers and his sister. Kious Kelly, an assistant nurse manager at the Mount Sinai West…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- During the coronavirus outbreak, local distillery Solar Spirits has channeled their creative energy into making hand sanitizer instead of specialty vodka, but they need the community's help to continue. Jim Batdorf, master distiller at Solar Spirits, sent…
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- The Ellensburg community came together to welcome home an LDS missionary that was isolated in Japan due to the coronavirus. Elder Joe Davis was serving in Japan…
Q13 -- After the Senate passed a historic $2.2 trillion economic relief package to help the devastated U.S. economy and to bring a sense of temporary financial relief to millions of Americans who lost their jobs practically overnight due to…
SEATTLE (AP) — Two detainees with health conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19 have been released from an immigration jail in Tacoma, their attorneys said Thursday. The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington…
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state was among several states that saw a surge in claims for unemployment benefits as businesses started to temporarily close under state-mandated orders to slow the spread of coronavirus. Numbers released Thursday by the U.S.…
UPDATE: On Friday, McKay stated that he has stopped operations at all of his sites. --- KENNEWICK, Wash. – Orders from Governor Jay Inslee regarding the coronavirus have seem pretty simple: “Stay home, stay healthy.” But his order for construction…
RICHLAND, Wash. -- As a country-wide shortage of protective medical equipment continues, frontline workers helping others are struggling to keep themselves safe while doing so. Many have stepped up to help fill the…
PASCO, Wash. -- More people are staying home due to Gov. Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order enacted this week. With more people staying home,…
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Although restaurants and dining areas are closed due to COVID-19, McDonald's is continuing to serve customers through their drive-thru, carry-out and McDelivery options. From Mar. 24 through Apr. 6, McDelivery will be offering $0 delivery fee for…
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Idaho has jumped by more than 50% Thursday morning, less than 24 hours after Gov. Brad Little announced a statewide stay-at-home order. According to a running count kept by…
