Supreme Court postpones arguments because of coronavirus outbreak

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it is postponing arguments for late March and early April because of the coronavirus, including fights over subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s financial records.

Puget Sound hospitals canceling elective, non-urgent surgeries amid coronavirus scare

SEATTLE -- Hospitals across the Puget Sound region are canceling elective and non-urgent surgeries for at least a few weeks to preserve resources they think they'll need as the coronavirus outbreak grows.Several hospitals have made the announcement that they are canceling elective and non-urgent surgeries, including:

Washington state coronavirus death toll reaches 42

The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King County health officials reported three new fatalities — two from the nursing home that’s been the epicenter of the outbreak.

Coronavirus concerns are preventing family from visiting patients in the hospital

Area hospitals are limiting or even refusing patient visits due to the coronavirus.Friday evening, Doug Tolmie says he found out he would not be able to visit his wife at the hospital.“To not have your best friend and partner with you and not see them is unacceptable,” he said.Tolmie says his wife is receiving treatment for neuromuscular disease at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett.

The Grove Church offers 'Drive-In' service in Marysville

MARYSVILLE, Wash.-- The impact of COVID-19 is being felt at houses of worship across the world, the Archdiocese of Seattle has suspended all mass.One local church in Marysville is working to bring the community together, during a time when gathering in large groups is prohibited.The pastors of The Grove Church got creative for their Sunday services, by allowing worshipers to take part in a "Drive-In" style church service.

Seattle Dragons XFL player tests positive for coronavirus

SEATTLE -- The XFL says an unidentified player with the Seattle Dragons has tested positive for coronavirus.The fledgling football league says the player reported his symptoms to team medical staff on Tuesday and has been in quarantine ever since.

‘He’s an inmate:’ Anguish mounts over virus-hit nursing home

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Desperate to talk to their dad, Scott Sedlacek and his brother, Steve, stood outside his open nursing home window and shouted.

King County changes policy for Kent motel after homeless person leaves quarantine site, boards Metro bus

KENT, Wash. -- King County is changing the protocol for the motel the county bought to isolate and quarantine potential coronavirus cases after a homeless person who took a room there left the site, stole from a nearby convenience store then boarded a Metro bus.King County's decision to purchase a former Econo Lodge in Kent to use as a quarantine site for coronavirus cases caused widespread outcry from Kent city leaders and residents.

Food Lifeline sees sharp drop in donations amid COVID-19 crisis

SEATTLE -- Food Lifeline, western Washington's largest hunger relief organization, is experiencing a severe drop in donations, but the need for food is rising.The COVID-19 crisis has made it challenging for the organization to operate at its full capacity.

Companies announce job openings, elected leaders promise help after coronavirus impacts economy

SEATTLE – The coronavirus crisis hit western Washington’s economy in a big way.Multiple businesses announced layoffs across Puget Sound and some businesses simply closed their doors.There are now efforts on both the federal and local levels designed to help families stay afloat.Grocery store chains announced they are ready to hire hundreds of people.Safeway, Albertsons and QFC say they have spots to fill and some people could be back to work as early as next week.QFC says their stores been busy the past few days.