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Tri-City Union Gospel Mission fights hunger and homelessness Home made face masks Tri-Citians make masks to help meet healthcare worker needs Pasco closes city hall, other public facilities to limit spread of COVID-19 Friendship fence Preschool teacher lifts up community with 'friendship fence' Greenies in Richland remains open for bike, kayak, paddleboard rentals during coronavirus outbreak Talos Tactical sees double gun sales and 10x ammo sale increase related to coronavirus Sign Gypsies donates thank you signs to local hospitals Hanford Site scales back to essential personnel over COVID-19 City of Pasco Recreation Services provides interest survey for potential Nintendo Switch Tournaments online Music Unlimited continues to serve community while โ€œ...waiting for the other shoe to drop

๐Ÿ‘ˆ Links from last week

Gov. Jay Inslee halts elective surgeries, dentistry, other health care services to conserve personal protective gear Tidal wave โ€œA tidal wave is picking up speedโ€ and Tri-Cities hospitals arenโ€™t immune to shortages seen elsewhere Washington State Department of Financial Institutions creates financial resource list for residents affected by COVID-19 These Tri-Cities restaurants offer delivery or curbside pickup during coronavirus shutdown Benton Cityโ€™s Talesha Sams runs for Benton and Franklin County Superior Court Judge Jay Inslee Inslee orders 30-day ban on evictions, announces other economic support steps Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland adopt emergency proclamations Richland PD announces officers will not respond to certain reports due to COVID-19 KEPR creates social distancing summary

๐Ÿ‘ˆ More from last week

Jackalope Bar and Grill Jackalope Bar and Grill co-owner says โ€œThe repercussions of us being shut down are scarier than coronavirusโ€ Boys & Girls Club commits to remaining open to fill childcare needs Franklin PUD suspends power shutoffs Albertsons and Safeway set aside 7-9 am hours for shoppers at risk of coronavirus issues every Tuesday and Thursday Safeway, Albertsons to hire 400 in our area immediately Inslee shuts down restaurants and bars amid Coronavirus concern Kids raising their hands Tri-Cities schools close, plan for childcare and meal distribution during closure

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