For Bellevue family facing cancer, 'stay home order' is a blessing

There is no doubt, it can be challenging spending day after day inside our homes, either with our families or by ourselves. But for one family in Bellevue, the stay home order has actually been a blessing.

Folk star John Prine dies of COVID-19 complications

Country music legend John Prine has passed away due to coronavirus-related complications, according to a representative of Prine.

Over 300,000 people have recovered from coronavirus across world, according to Johns Hopkins

As of Tuesday, there were more than 300,000 people who have recovered after becoming infected with COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University's Coronavirus Resource Center.

King County opens first decontamination site for officers

King County's very first decontamination site is up and running for law enforcement officers to disinfect themselves and their equipment before going home.

Nearly 400 coronavirus deaths in Washington state

Health authorities in Washington on Tuesday announced more than 20 new coronavirus deaths in the state, bringing the total to at least 394.

Online grocery services struggle to meet spike in demand

A pandemic forcing everyone to stay home could be the perfect moment for online grocery services. In practice, they've been struggling to keep up with a surge in orders, highlighting their limited ability to respond to an unprecedented onslaught of demand.

Russell Wilson says his mom is helping build field hospitals in Seattle

SEATTLE -- Seahawks quarterback and Seattle superstar Russell Wilson has enlisted some help in the coronavirus fight that's "been heavy" on his adopted hometown: his mom.Wilson told NBC Sports host Mike Tirico that his mother is town helping to build the field hospitals - like the one in Shoreline and the one at CenturyLink Field Events Center - that are set up to relieve overburdened hospitals and the potential overflow of patients if the need arises.“My mom is in Seattle right now, and she’s helping build, basically these portable hospitals in a way, in and around the community in Seattle so people can check for coronavirus and everything else," Wilson said. "Those people on the front lines, sacrificing their lives potentially, those are true heroes.

Woodinville winery collecting "letters of love" for isolated, lonely senior citizens

WOODINVILLE, Wash. -- The coronavirus outbreak has left a lot of our older and more at-risk residents feeling lonely and isolated as they're urged to stay at home and away from other people.With that in mind, Tinte Cellars in Woodinville has started a "Letters of Love for the Elderly" initiative, partnering with the Northshore Community Center to make sure notes of kindness are delivered to senior communities in Woodinville, Bothell, Kenmore, Mill Creek and Kirkland.Here's how you can help:• CREATE A HANDWRITTEN LETTER OR CARD.• THEY MUST BE LEGIBLE -- ITS OKAY IF YOU AREN'T ARTISTIC -- EMBRACE ALL CREATIVITY!• BE KIND AND THOUGHTFUL• AVOID USING RELIGIOUS THEMES, PHRASES, OR QUOTES.• EXCLUDE THE DATE.• PLEASE PUT YOUR LETTERS IN AN UNSEALED ENVELOPE.Mail the letters in unsealed envelopes to:Attn: Director of Senior CentersNorthshore Senior Center10201 E.

‘Dancing Chuck’, 97-year-old WWII veteran, busts a move to Justin Timberlake while in quarantine

Going from WWII Navy pilot to viral dancing star doesn’t seem like the standard type of career progression for a military vet. But for “Dancing Chuck” Franzke, he’s handling his new viral fame in stride.

Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar

WASHINGTON (AP) - Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.That's according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the matter before an official announcement.The official says Modly has also told staff he is quitting.Modly had created a combustible controversy by firing the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt last week, saying Capt.

UFC 249 to take place at secret location, private island possible for future fights

Dana White insisted Monday UFC 249 will happen and said he is days away from securing a “private island” to host other future fights amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump removes watchdog tapped for $2 trillion virus rescue oversight

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general tapped to chair a special oversight board of the $2.2 trillion economic package intended to help businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.