US coronavirus testing on the rise, but capacity remains limited
Powerofflowers/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As state and federal officials race to mitigate the spread of novel coronavirus, an ABC News analysis of all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico indicates more than 5,000 tests for the disease have
Governor sets new rules for nursing home employees and visitors, effective immediately
OLYMPIA — With at least 10 long-term care facilities reporting COVID-19 cases, Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Tuesday new rules for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, of which there are many in our area. The rules
Coronavirus outbreak in Europe has many asking, 'Why Italy?': Reporter's Notebook
Viacheslav Chernobrovin/iStock(ROME) — It’s among the most clichéd journalistic tropes: to speak to the taxi driver en route to the airport and use those comments as some kind of gauge for the national sentiment. But at just
March 10 primaries live updates: Biden, Sanders cancel events amid coronavirus concerns
3dfoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — Next Democratic primary in Michigan as Joe Biden picks up endorsementSen. Kamala Harris endorsed the former vice president fresh off his Super Tuesday momentum as Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigns in Michigan. Primary voters in
Trump says he's OK with coronavirus test but doesn't need one: 'I feel extremely good'
mrtom-uk/iStock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has not been tested for the new coronavirus and that his doctor has advised him against doing so at this time, since he does not have any symptoms. “I
'Star Wars' sequels actor John Boyega inks deal with Netflix to develop more African films
ABC/Lou Rocco(LOS ANGELES) — Star Wars‘ John Boyega is focused on pushing more African content through his new development deal with Netflix. Fresh off its first original African debut last month Queen Sono, the movie streaming company merged with Boyega’s UK-based
Clallam health officer says COVID-19 shouldn’t close schools or events locally yet
PORT ANGELES – Clallam County’s health officer says there’s no need to cancel public events or stop going in public due to the coronavirus locally. Dr. Allison Berry-Unthank says if you suffer from underlying health problems or
Officers cleared for opening fire on mass shooting suspect at Gilroy Garlic Festival
Chalabala/iStock(GILROY, Calif.) — Three police officers were cleared of wrongdoing Tuesday for opening fire on a mass shooting suspect last year during the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Northern California. The Gilroy police officers “undoubtedly saved lives and
NY, Missouri attorneys general order televangelist Jim Bakker to stop promoting alleged coronavirus cure
DNY59(NEW YORK) — Two state attorneys general ordered a prominent televangelist to stop peddling an alleged coronavirus elixir on his show. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Jim Bakker for misrepresentations about the
Special grand jury to investigate 8-year-old boy's death
tzahiv/iStock(NEW YORK) — A special grand jury is expected to examine the events that lead to an 8-year-old boy freezing to death inside his NYPD cop dad’s garage, prosecutors announced. “Immediately following the tragic death of Thomas