Inslee blasts Trump for ‘fomenting domestic rebellion’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday that President Donald Trump’s comments about “liberating” parts of the country from coronavirus stay-at-home orders put millions of Americans at risk of contracting COVID-19.

USDA announces $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to support food producers

President Donald Trump announced a $19 billion relief program for farmers through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dow spikes 700 points as stocks notch second straight week of gains

U.S. equity markets ended the day and week on a high note gaining steam in the final hour of trading as investor optimism grows around President Trump's roadmap to reopen the U.S. economy and after a COVID-19 treatment showed additional promising results.

Global coronavirus death toll tops 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins

The number of people who’ve died from the novel coronavirus passed the 150,000 mark on April 17, according to the most recent data collected by Johns Hopkins University.The global death toll crossed that threshold the same day that Wuhan — the Chinese city where the virus first appeared late last year — announced its death toll is actually 50% higher than initially reported, according to the Associated Press.The world has more than 2.2 million confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.The United States has more than 684,000 confimed cases, the highest of any country.

Seattle parks to be open this weekend with new guidelines

Seattle’s parks will stay open this weekend, with some new guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. Last weekend, Seattle closed its most popular parks and beaches because of concerns that crowds would gather in warmer weather and spread the virus.

Still no stimulus check in your bank account? Here's why it may be delayed

More than 80 million Americans received the much-awaited stimulus check in their bank accounts this week, but if you weren’t among them, there may be a reason your aid is delayed.

More than 1,100 state inmates getting early release under Inslee's emergency order

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The state Department of Corrections has identified and released the names of more than 1,100 inmates set to be released early in an effort to fight the spread of coronavirus in state prisons.Initially, Gov.

Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer and 'fixer,' to serve out prison sentence at home

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wearing gloves at the grocery store won’t necessarily reduce your risk of COVID-19 — Here’s why

CLEVELAND - Going on an essential trip to the grocery store or pharmacy during the coronavirus pandemic has many people suiting up to protect themselves, but health experts say some precautions might not be worth taking.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends face masks or cloth face coverings in public settings where it can be more difficult to maintain social distancing.

WSP reports increase in high-speed driving due to less traffic

Washington State Troopers say some drivers are taking less cars on the road as an invitation to speed and drive recklessly.Trooper Rick Johnson with Washington State Patrol says in the last few weeks they have seen an increase in some drivers speeds by a lot.

'It's causing chaos': Some brides may have to postpone their weddings a second time

Covid-19 has affected all of our lives, but for some, it’s put a huge damper on what’s supposed to be the happiest day of their lives.“It’s just an overwhelming amount of emotion and as a planner there's just really nothing you can do,” certified event planner Kate Huebner says.Huebner has pretty much seen it all in the last month.From brides so stressed they came down with shingles, to couples resorting to a ceremony for two in their home.“That should be your happiest day, you know?

'I am very worried:' Child neglect, abuse calls down 50% during pandemic

SEATTLE -- Visitation rooms sat empty Thursday inside Olive Crest, a non-profit in Bellevue that helps foster kids.“Everything we do is based on relationships so when we can’t physically see a child it makes it difficult,” Olive Crest Executive Director Paul LaRose said.LaRose says social workers are essential so they are still making at home visits when necessary.