Latest data suggests virus has infected far more people than thought
A flood of new research suggests that far more people than we thought have had the coronavirus without any symptoms. If that’s the case, it could turn out to be much less lethal than originally feared. That
Protesters gather in Olympia against stay-home order
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered at the Washington state Capitol Sunday to protest Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order. One of the organizers of the event told the Associated Press rural areas should be treated
Tri-cities area anglers protest fishing shutdown
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — In southeast Washington, protesters in boats and on shore were demanding that restrictions on recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting be lifted. About 50 boats along with several hundred protesters on shore gathered on
State AG reminds fitness centers of member cancellation laws
OLYMPIA — After receiving dozens of complaints, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson sent an open letter to fitness centers throughout the state reminding them that they their customers can cancel their memberships for any reason, and are entitled to a
UW researchers predict stay-home order should last until mid-May
SEATTLE (AP) — Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle one of the big questions as the arc of the coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening here: When will it be safe to begin
Filing for unemployment? State agency says “keep trying”
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s Employment Security Department has updated their online pages to help with the crush of unemployment claims from the ongoing coronavirus crisis, but many are still having difficulties getting through. The state says the
Despite recent killings, state wolf population reportedly up
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The wolf population in Washington state increased by at least 19 animals in 2019, despite multiple lethal removals, including whole packs, due to wolf-livestock conflict. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife on
PA woman escapes assault, man in custody
PORT ANGELES – Port Angeles Police Officers Saturday morning responded to a domestic disturbance involving a man armed with a machete and a sock containing a pool ball and broken glass. The man had victimized a woman
Anyone working, showing symptoms, can now be tested for virus
PORT ANGELES – At Monday morning’s COVID-19 briefing we learned there were no new positive tests of the virus in Clallam County. Still just 14 positives out of 861 tests administered. Health Officer Dr. Unthank said there
Protests against coronavirus 'stay-at-home' orders spread across the country
iStock/Tero VesalainenBy: BILL HUTCHINSON, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Protesters defied stay-at-home orders on Monday and took to the streets in the capitals of Maine and Pennsylvania, toting American flags and “Don’t Tread on Me” banners, and