Northwest News
State grapples with thousands gridlocked in unemployment system
By Thomas Clouse
News
Reps. Walsh, Young issue joint plan to jump-start Washington’s economy
Washington State Reps. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, and Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, have released a plan to help kick…
Life
Beloved GHC biology instructor Lou Messmer dies at 99
Lou Messmer, a lifelong teacher and philanthropist, died Monday night, just 40 days shy of his 100th birthday.
News
State AG says closure of Aberdeen City Hall homeless camp violates governor’s no evictions proclamation
Closing the homeless tent camp behind Aberdeen City Hall would be a violation of Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation…
Business
Quirk in coronavirus relief law gives full $600 a week even to workers facing only cut hours
By Sarah D. Wire
News
White House ‘studying’ options for second round of rebate checks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Momentum appears to be building for another round of direct payments to households, as lawmakers…
News
Cosmo Specialty Fibers to begin temporary shutdown Friday
Due to a decline in product demand brought on by COVID-19 in the U.S. and European retail clothing…
Northwest News
Inslee announces easing of outdoor restrictions
Fishing, hunting, golf and day use at state parks
Business
Next round of small-business loans under controversial coronavirus-aid program starts
By Paul Roberts
News
Ocean Shores nightly rentals, hotel closures extended through May 18
Citing health risks posed by people not following social distancing guidelines, Ocean Shores Mayor Crystal Dingler has extended…