April 28, 2020 Dust storm near Dusty, Washington causes crash, shuts highway for several hours Strong winds whipped up a wall of dust in eastern Washington on Tuesday near a town with a name appropriate for the conditions as a highway had to be closed due to crash resulting from poor visibility.
April 24, 2020 10-year-old girl makes informative videos to empower other kids during coronavirus pandemic The mother-daughter duo has been using their spare time at home to educate and put kids at ease about the ongoing pandemic through an animated web series, “Kids Coping with COVID-19.”
April 24, 2020 Washington state’s ‘Green River Killer,’ other inmates denied coronavirus release in 5-4 vote In a 5-4 vote Thursday, the state Supreme Court of Washington rejected a lawsuit calling for the release of thousands of inmates to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, according to reports. Those narrowly missing a shot at freedom included Gary Ridgway, the so-called “Green River Killer.”
April 23, 2020 Washington schools can’t fail students during coronavirus shutdown, superintendent says As students across the country engage in remote learning while the coronavirus pandemic forces schools to remain closed, Washington state announced a new “do no harm” grading policy that prevents districts from giving failing grades for the term.
April 22, 2020 Washington county sheriff says he won't enforce governor's stay-at-home order Washington state’s Snohomish County Sheriff on Tuesday said he will not enforce Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order because it is a violation of constitutional rights.
April 21, 2020 Washington, Idaho officials offer rewards after 2 pregnant game animals poached, left to rot After the poaching deaths of two pregnant game animals near the border of Washington and Idaho, wildlife authorities in both states are seeking the public's help tracking down a suspect.
April 21, 2020 Coronavirus shutdown: What states have seen protests against stay-at-home orders Demonstrators rallied in states across the country this month to protest governor-imposed stay-at-home orders that have kept Americans out of work for weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus, with many arguing that the strict measures attack their constitutional freedoms and liberties.
April 21, 2020 Washington coronavirus cases surge among homeless shelter population, death reported at county isolation site Coronavirus cases have surged at shelters and housing for the homeless in a Washington county, with one death reported at a site for those who have no place to self-isolate, health officials said Monday.
April 20, 2020 Washington state recalls 12,000 coronavirus tests over ‘potential contamination,’ officials say Washington state has recalled some 12,000 coronavirus testing kits over a “quality control” issue, state health officials said over the weekend.
April 20, 2020 Washington state recalls 12,000 coronavirus tests over contamination concerns Washington state’s Department of Health has recalled 12,000 coronavirus tests that were distributed throughout the state over concerns of possible contamination after finding the fluid in several tests were an unusual color.