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Massive wave of unemployment claims as Washington faces COVID-19
The latest developments in the coronavirus crisis
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City officials have known about cracks in West Seattle Bridge since 2013
The cracks in the West Seattle Bridge that led city officials to suddenly close the bridge Monday were nothing new: Bridge inspectors first saw the series of cracks in concrete beneath the main span’s deck back in 2013.
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College students face uncertain futures during the coronavirus outbreak
College students across the country are adjusting to a new normal as classes move online. Many students have already moved back home with family. But some are still figuring out next steps.
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Seattle area unemployment claims skyrocket during second week of COVID-19 business closures
It’s a collapse in employment of historic proportions. Weekly jobless claims in Washington state are five times worse than they were during the worst week of the Great Recession.
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Coronavirus outbreak means tough decisions for cancer patients, physicians
As cancer patients throughout the country face a two-pronged attack from cancer and COVID-19, they and their physicians are facing tough decisions.
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No Opening Day for the Mariners means you have to make your cream cheese hot dog at home
Today was supposed to be Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. But with everything shutdown due to the coronavirus, the ballpark – and nearby hotdog stands - will stay quiet.
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Families call for transparency from nursing homes on coronavirus cases
Many nursing homes are posting coronavirus updates on their websites, and recording messages on hotlines with the numbers of confirmed cases.
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If hospitals in Washington state become overwhelmed, who gets life-saving care?
‘This is really serious. It's like war. We need to act like we're at war.’
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Lockdown Tuesday: Defining ‘essential’
Paige Browning gives us the latest coronavirus response update
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Why so hard to be tested for coronavirus? Not enough swabs and confusing government guidelines
Patients hoping to learn if they have fallen prey to the coronavirus continue to be stymied by bottlenecks before they can learn the truth about their health.
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Here's what Washington's order to stay home means to you amid the coronavirus crisis
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a statewide order for residents to stay at home for at least two weeks. But there are some exceptions.
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Washington hospitals are hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
The region’s hospitals are bracing themselves for what they’re hoping WON’T come: a big surge in patients sick with COVID-19.