Yakima judge blocks Trump Administration's Double-Billing Rule
A federal judge in Yakima blocked the Trump Administration's Double-Billing rule, saying it violates Washington State's Reproductive Health Care Access for All Act.
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'They really are our invisible caregiver heroes': Arc of Spokane in need of PPE donations
An organization that helps people with developmental disabilities is in need of some help itself.
Washington sees 6.5 percent drop in unemployment claims, but new surge expected in coming weeks
Washington saw a 6.5 percent drop in initial unemployment claims this past week.
Hospitalized patients in WA higher than early reports
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) -- About 1,000 patients in Washington state hospitals have confirmed or suspected diagnoses of coronavirus, according to a new count that shows earlier surveys had undercounted such admissions. The Seattle Times reports that Washington State Hospital Association…
Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington in need of 'shopping angels'
An organization known for helping others in the community is in need of some help of its own. Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington is trying to help seniors with food and friendship.
Ex-Huskies star Isaiah Thomas donates pizza to UW Medicine staff fighting COVID-19
Former Husky and NBA star Isaiah Thomas donated over 100 pizzas to feed hungry healthcare workers on Tuesday.
WSU, Community Action Center support local businesses with 'Serve It Forward ' campaign
Inspired by WSU Football head coach Nick Rolovich, university faculty and staff are working with the Community Action Center's 'Serve It Forward' campaign.
Inslee sending back DOD field hospital
Gov. Jay Inslee says a Department of Defense field hospital that had been set up at Century Link Field due to the coronavirus outbreak will be returned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency so it can be deployed to another state facing more of a crisis.
Finding the Helpers: 21 tons of flour donated to Second Harvest
Cascade Organic Flour, based out of Grant County, has donated 21 tons of flour to Second Harvest in an effort to help feed those in need.
Submit an Easter pet photo for Humane Society's 'EGG-cellent Easter Photo Contest'
Pet owners are encouraged to dress up their furry friends and snap a photo for the Spokane Humane Society's 'EGG-cellent Easter Photo Contest.'
Use these cards to help connect with your neighbors
The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants healthy people to help their neighbors who may be self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
911 dispatch seeing non-emergency related calls
When you dial 911, you expect someone to answer the phone, and to be helped right away. But, it is possible you could be on hold, and not because of someone else's emergency.
Chelan County Commissioners ban short-term rentals
Popular Central Washington Vacation spots have banned rentals during Gov. Inslee's stay home, stay healthy order.
Wash. Attorney General launches website to track progress of rape kit testing
Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday launched a website to track the progress of rape kit testing in Washington state.
Gov. Inslee, Superintendent Reykdal to make joint announcement on Monday
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is meeting with Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal to make a joint announcement on Monday.
Projection: If Washington maintains social distancing, state has passed worst of coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE, Wash - If Washingtonians maintain social distancing measures through May, the state has passed the peak of the virus, according to projections from a research arm of UW Medicine.
Gov. Inslee slams Trump administration for comparing coronavirus' grim outlook to Pearl Harbor
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee decried the surgeon general's comments on Sunday comparing the anticipated swell in the coronavirus crisis to Pearl Harbor in light of the President's prior comments on qualifying federal support to states struggling to fight the…
WSU laboratory begins testing animals for COVID-19
WSU's Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has begun testing animals for COVID-19. They started with two cats, both of whom tested negative for the coronavirus.
Inslee: Washington will return 400 ventilators to New York, other states
Governor Jay Inslee announced that Washington will be returning 400 ventilators to states hit hardest by COVID-19.
WSP investigates fatal rollover crash 11 miles south of Lind
Washingon State Patrol is responding to a fatal rollover crash on Highway 395, 11 miles south of Lind.
Second Harvest 'coping' amid reports of Washington food bank shortages
It’s getting harder to feed people in need.
Salvation Army expanding services during COVID-19 pandemic
As the weeks go by, it may be a little harder to pay bills or get food for people without work during this pandemic, but there is help out there. The Salvation Army is one organization who has seen an uptick in need over the last several weeks.
HI Police arrest Washington man for violating 14-day quarantine
Click here for updates on this story Kaua'i, HI (KITV) -- Kaua‘i police arrested 50-year-old Devin Martin of Olympia, Washington on Thursday for violating the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine order. According to a preliminary report, Martin arrived on Kaua‘i on…
Inslee signs legislation removing sales tax from period products
Governor Jay Inslee has signed a bill exempting menstrual products from Washington sales tax.
