Gov. Inslee orders all schools statewide to close through late April
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has ordered all public schools, K-12, to close for the next six weeks.
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Closings, cancellations playing crucial role in stopping spread of coronavirus in Washington
Gov. Inslee's decision to ban large gatherings in the state could save thousands from catching COVID-19.
Spokane Schools restricts activities involving more than 250 people
Spokane Public Schools is limiting all indoor school-related activities to groups of 250 people or less, the district announced Thursday.
Gonzaga extends spring break due to coronavirus, will likely resume classes online later this month
Gonzaga University is extending its spring break through March 23 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Inslee orders all greater Seattle area schools to close
As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday ordered that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties be closed for six weeks.
NCAA cancels men's and women's basketball tournaments
The NCAA announced Thursday it will cancel the upcoming Division 1 men's and women's basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.
Two people facing murder charges in death of woman found in road
Two people have been arrested after a woman's naked body was discovered on Farwell Road in Mead earlier this week.
Spokane's annual St. Patrick's Day parade canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The St. Patrick's Day parade held annually in downtown Spokane has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
University of Idaho still considering moving classes online during coronavirus outbreak
The University of Idaho is still figuring out its own plan in responding to COVID-19.
Governor bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area
Gov. Jay Inslee imposed a ban on public gatherings and events of more than 250 people in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
City of Spokane officials encourage community to practice social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak
Mayor Nadine Woodward wants the Spokane community to pratice social distancing amid growing concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak.
State health department confirms 366 positive cases of COVID-19, 29 deaths
The Washington State Department of Health has now confirmed 366 positive cases of COVID-19 and reportd 29 people have died from the virus across the state.
State health exchange offers special enrollment period due to virus
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted the state Health Benefit Exchange to offer a limited-time special enrollment period for qualified individuals who are currently without insurance.
March Sadness: NCAA says no fans allowed at upcoming basketball tournaments
The NCAA has decided to restrict the public from upcoming sporting events, including the Division 1 men's and women's basketball tournaments, because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Seattle Mariners looking to relocate Opening Day following Inslee's large gatherings ban
Opening day may be right around the corner, but the Seattle Mariners are going to have to wait a little longer before they open up T-Mobile Park for the 2020 season.
WSU to move classes online following spring break due to coronavirus concerns
Washington State University will soon move all in-person classes to online formats due to concerns about COVID-19.
WHO declares that coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic
The World Health Organization is declaring that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic.
AP source: Inslee to ban large gatherings in Seattle area
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The Associated Press has learned Washington state's governor will ban gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Gov. Jay Inslee has…
24 dead, 267 test positive for COVID-19 in Washington State
Twenty four people have now died from COVID-19, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Injured Post Falls sergeant released from the hospital
The Post Falls Police sergeant shot and injured while on duty has been released from the hospital.
Inslee: Coronavirus cases could grow to 64,000 by May if action isn't taken
Governor Jay Inslee said up to 64,000 people could be infected with COVID-19 in Washington state in the next few weeks if actions are not taken to prevent its spread.
Major Crimes Detectives investigating body found on Farwell Road, Mead Schools on two hour delay
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body found at the intersection of Farwell and Pittsburg Tuesday morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, an AMR Ambulance Crew discovered the body at approximately 3:40 a.m. Farwell closed…
Longhorn BBQ restaurant damaged in early morning fire
The Longhorn BBQ restaurant in Spokane Valley was damaged in an early morning fire Monday.
Two Spokane residents under investigation for coronavirus, Health District says
Two people in Spokane are under investigation for COVID-19, the Spokane Regional Health District said Friday.
