National Guard deployed in Washington for virus reponse logistical help, not security

OLYMPIA – The National Guard ramped up its role in helping to contain the coronavirus in the U.S., with 7,300 troops deployed across the country to combat the outbreak as President Trump ordered new force activations to
Baby taken to hospital after alleged assault, dies

PORT ANGELES – A baby, the victim of an assault in Clallam County’s west end, died over the weekend. Seven-week-old Faye Yates died Sunday. Now authorities are working to upgrade charges against a Forks man arrested in
Sequim and Port Angeles offering utility customers new, temporary terms

SEQUIM — The Cities of Sequim and Port Angeles have set up programs to give some relief their utility customers during the COVID-19 crisis. Both cities have adopted “no shutoff” policies until further notice, will not be
Coronavirus may be wide spread in local community as ER’s see uptick in people presenting with possible symptoms

PORT ANGELES — Two more Clallam County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the total number of confirmed cases to four. Clallam County’s health officer believes the virus is far more widespread throughout the community.
Trial of Paul Whelan, ex-Marine held in Russia, begins
Marilyn Nieves/iStock(MOSCOW) The trial of Paul Whelan, the former United States Marine held on espionage charges in Russia, formally opened on Monday, more than a year after he was first seized by Russian security services. Whelan, a
Mom of 7-month-old with coronavirus speaks out: What parents should know
Courtney Doster(NEW YORK) — A mom in South Carolina is sharing a message to other parents after her 7-month-old son was diagnosed with COVID-19, a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus. Children do not appear to
Kelly Ripa's coronavirus “dos and don'ts” go viral
ABC/Mitch Haaseth(NEW YORK) — Kelly Ripa shared a list of dos and don’ts that she’s been adhering to during the worldwide novel coronavirus pandemic, including “it’s OK to feel scared,” and “it is not ok to hoard toilet
Multiple states shelve primary contests as coronavirus shuffles 2020 election calendar
SDI Productions/iStock(NEW YORK) — The far-reaching coronavirus pandemic has thrust the 2020 campaign into uncharted territory, forcing election officials to choose between upending the primary calendar or forging ahead with in-person voting amid urgent calls for
'This virus knows no race, gender, age, or sexual orientation': designer Prabal Gurung on the coronavirus
prabalgurung/Instagram(NEW YORK) — Prabal Gurung, a Nepalese-American fashion designer, is speaking out regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak with powerful words that many are (virtually) applauding him for. On Monday, the company posted a statement on Instagram advising
A look at some financial assistance available during the coronavirus crisis
fizkes/iStock(NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the economy to a screeching halt — sending stock markets reeling, unemployment rates surging and upending entire industries. As the health crisis wages on, here are some resources