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Bonaventure senior living center Two more Bonaventure seniors in Tri-Cities have coronavirus Community strong written as an american flag New ‘Community Strong’ campaign helps local restaurants Wastewater expert says flushable wipes aren't friendly and “...we don't want them in the sewer system Personal Trainers with Tri-City Court Club offer free home-workouts WSU Tri-Cities to hold community-wide blood drive Friday to address drop in donors Kennewick‘s Shadow Run residents use sidewalk chalk to spread cheer

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👇 This week‘s links

Thousands join Flatten the Curve Tri-Cities to help solve local coronavirus related issues Sarai Thomas Local family’s foundation, Kindhearted for Special Needs, aspires to add more kindness into world Laila Krowiak Richland residents go door to door, offering assistance to neighbors most vulnerable to coronavirus Catholic priest, Rev. Jose de Jesus “Chu” Ramirez, in diocese including Richland and Kennewick has coronavirus KSD publishes first Family Learning Resources guide Board of Fire Commissioners lifts fire levy lid to hire more emergency personnel Tri-City Union Gospel Mission fights hunger and homelessness Hanford Site scales back to essential personnel over COVID-19

👇 More from this week

City of Pasco Recreation Services provides interest survey for potential Nintendo Switch Tournaments online Music Unlimited continues to serve community while “...waiting for the other shoe to drop 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

👈 Links from last week

Gov. Jay Inslee halts elective surgeries, dentistry, other health care services to conserve personal protective gear Tidal wave “A tidal wave is picking up speed” and Tri-Cities hospitals aren’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 City’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 KEPR creates social distancing summary

👈 More from last week

Richland PD announces officers will not respond to certain reports due to COVID-19 Jackalope Bar and Grill Jackalope Bar and Grill co-owner says “The repercussions of us being shut down are scarier than coronavirus” 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