Man accused of stabbing Asian family over coronavirus could face FBI hate crime charge

A man who allegedly tried to kill an Asian family inside a Texas supermarket last month to prevent them from spreading the coronavirus could be charged by the FBI for a hate crime, according to reports.

Issaquah woman starts movement to make masks for healthcare workers

ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- We know that just one person's actions can make a difference when times get tough, like the woman in Issaquah who decided to use her skills to make hundreds of face masks for health care workers.

Port of Seattle Commissioners bar evictions of tenants

SEATTLE --  Port of Seattle Commissioners voted Wednesday on a small package of relief for tenants at all of its facilities.

Washington state reports 247 deaths, nearly 6,000 cases of COVID-19

At least 247 people have died from COVID-19 in Washington state, according to data just released by the Department of Health. There are nearly 6,000 confirmed cases.

Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19

Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.RELATED: COVID-19 has claimed the lives of these celebrities and notable peopleSchlesinger died at a hospital in upstate New York, his longtime lawyer Josh Grier told The Associated Press.

China lied about coronavirus, putting world in jeopardy, US intelligence agents say

In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive and incomplete.

How the National Guard will help in Washington state

Food banks in Washington state that are grappling with staff and supply shortages will get a boost from the state's National Guard.Gov.

Sounders FC sets up relief fund for struggling businesses near CenturyLink Field

SEATTLE -- Seattle Sounders FC is launching a targeted relief effort in the fight against COVID-19.The organization is establishing the Seattle Sounders FC Relief Fund, aimed primarily at supporting people, non-profits and small businesses in the neighborhoods surrounding CenturyLink Field that have been adversely impacted by the postponement of the 2020 MLS.These districts include SoDo, Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District.

Trump: 'Very painful 2 weeks' ahead as White House projects 100K to 240K total US deaths from COVID-19

"This is going to be a very, very painful two weeks," President Donald Trump said Tuesday in a coronavirus task force press briefing from the White House, marking a notable change in tone in his view of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping across the United States, inundating hospitals and claiming thousands of lives.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in US pass 200,000, according to Johns Hopkins

The number of confirmed cases in the United States of the novel coronavirus was 203,608 on Wednesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centers.

A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due

The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due. The good news is there is help available.

Driver on the Street: Tacoma man screams positivity through coronavirus scare

TACOMA, Wash. -- In this edition of Driver on the Street, photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to Matt Fleming, a Tacoma man spreading positivity in a unique way - by yelling at them!

Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek offer online learning, scavenger hunts for kids

TACOMA, Wash. -- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park are now offering online explorations for toddlers and elementary school students to use at home while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.