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Tribal casinos in Washington closing due to coronavirus
Numerous Native American Tribes around the state are temporarily closing their casinos because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Numerous Native American Tribes around the state are temporarily closing their casinos because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Inslee: Washington schools will remain closed through end of school year in June
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Monday that due to the coronavirus outbreak schools will remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year and that the state’s more than 1.2 million public and private K-12 students will continue distance learning until the end of June.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Monday that due to the coronavirus outbreak schools will remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year and that the state’s more than 1.2 million public and private K-12 students will continue distance learning until the end of June.
Update: Schools to remain closed through end of school year
UPDATE: As expected, the governor has ordered schools to remain closed -- and distance learning to continue -- through the end of the school year in June.OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Days after Washington's "stay-at-home" order was extended through at least May 4, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal conceded that returning to school before the end of this academic year is "going to be really tough to do."Reykdal, who was answering frequently asked questions on a video posted over the weekend, said the timeline for reopening schools is at the top of nearly every parent's mind.
UPDATE: As expected, the governor has ordered schools to remain closed -- and distance learning to continue -- through the end of the school year in June.OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Days after Washington's "stay-at-home" order was extended through at least May 4, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal conceded that returning to school before the end of this academic year is "going to be really tough to do."Reykdal, who was answering frequently asked questions on a video posted over the weekend, said the timeline for reopening schools is at the top of nearly every parent's mind.
US coronavirus death toll tops 10,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The coronavirus death toll in the United States climbed above 10,000 on Monday, according to data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The coronavirus death toll in the United States climbed above 10,000 on Monday, according to data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Tacoma garage concert brings people together - while social distancing
TACOMA, Wash. -- Music is helping bring people together in an era of social distancing.The band Champagne Sunday played a full show from their driveway on Saturday for fans, neighbors and anyone who needed a positive distraction.Q13 Photojournalist Scott Hopson captured the sights and sounds in Tacoma:
TACOMA, Wash. -- Music is helping bring people together in an era of social distancing.The band Champagne Sunday played a full show from their driveway on Saturday for fans, neighbors and anyone who needed a positive distraction.Q13 Photojournalist Scott Hopson captured the sights and sounds in Tacoma:
AG Bob Ferguson claims Trump could delay 2020 election, Republicans demand apology
OLYMPIA - In an email to supporters, Attorney General Bob Ferguson warned that President Donald Trump could try to delay the November election to stay in power.
OLYMPIA - In an email to supporters, Attorney General Bob Ferguson warned that President Donald Trump could try to delay the November election to stay in power.
Amazon donates 8,200 laptops to elementary school students in Seattle
Amazon is helping thousands of Seattle Public Schools students who do not have access to a computer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon is helping thousands of Seattle Public Schools students who do not have access to a computer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Louisiana's youngest COVID-19 victim: a premature baby who lived for one day
BATON ROUGE (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday — a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator.
BATON ROUGE (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday — a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator.
Honoring 'essential' workers on front lines of coronavirus crisis
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Law enforcement surprise Marysville girl with drive-by parade on her 4th birthday
Law enforcement in Snohomish County teamed up for a very special surprise this weekend for a little girl celebrating her birthday.
Law enforcement in Snohomish County teamed up for a very special surprise this weekend for a little girl celebrating her birthday.
Monroe inmate who tests positive for COVID-19 the first to contract it inside a state prison
MONROE, Wash. – An inmate at the state's Monroe Correctional Complex has tested positive for COVID-19, the first state inmate to contract the virus while inside a Washington state correctional facility.According to the state Department of Corrections, the man was housed at the complex's minimum security unit and was taken to a local hospital for testing after showing symptoms.He was taken back to the state's correctional complex in Monroe and placed in a single-person cell per protocol, DOC said.The inmate's former housing unit is now in quarantine, with none of the unit's 119 inmates able to move in or out of the unit.
MONROE, Wash. – An inmate at the state's Monroe Correctional Complex has tested positive for COVID-19, the first state inmate to contract the virus while inside a Washington state correctional facility.According to the state Department of Corrections, the man was housed at the complex's minimum security unit and was taken to a local hospital for testing after showing symptoms.He was taken back to the state's correctional complex in Monroe and placed in a single-person cell per protocol, DOC said.The inmate's former housing unit is now in quarantine, with none of the unit's 119 inmates able to move in or out of the unit.
Commentary: Less than ideal conditions could favor Carroll, Seahawks in NFL Draft
We’re now less than three weeks from what could be the craziest NFL Draft in league history.
We’re now less than three weeks from what could be the craziest NFL Draft in league history.
Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
