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As coronavirus slams Thurston economy, governments prepare for revenue declines

By Rolf Boone

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Inmates with health problems sue Inslee to force release of thousands from prison over coronavirus fears

By Jim Brunner

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State is preparing for long-term school closures, including ‘the rest of the school year’

By Allison Needles

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Gov. Inslee orders Washingtonians to stay at home to slow spread of coronavirus

By Jim Brunner and Daniel Beekman

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers a statewide TV address Monday evening.

Northwest News

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.

Business

Washington state jobless claims soar in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

By Rolf Boone

Outdoor crowds test limits of social distancing as leaders weigh ‘very strong’ emergency powers to fight coronavirus

Northwest News

Outdoor crowds test limits of social distancing as leaders weigh ‘very strong’ emergency powers to fight coronavirus

By Mike Reicher

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Kirkland nursing home may face penalty as federal agency gives industry flexibility

By Sandhya Raman

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Washington campgrounds to close Monday in effort to stop coronavirus spread

Washington campgrounds close in effort to stop coronavirus spread

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Coronavirus News Roundup

Trump waives school standardized test requirements amid coronavirus outbreak

Northwest News

No Purell? This Richland distillery is turning high-proof vodka into hand sanitizer

By Cameron Probert

News

Coronavirus news from around the state

Cascade Natural Gas won’t cancel service for nonpayment during outbreak

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Washington gears up to aid the suddenly unemployed

By Calley Hair