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Elton John to host TV, radio concert as coronavirus antidote on Sunday with Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw and Billie Joe Armstrong Providence provides online coronavirus assessment tool Dr. Esther Johnston of HealthPoint Community Health Center Washington community health centers adapt for coronavirus response, experience financial strain Construction worker on a rooftop Inslee halts construction during coronavirus stay-home order with exception for emergency repairs Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife temporarily bans recreational fishing, shellfishing through April 8 Why are breweries considered ‘essential’ during this pandemic? Grandma got coronavirus, and now she's recovered

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For Rent sign You can’t be evicted for non-payment of rent, but what happens after the moratorium ends? Great Harvest sign Great Harvest gives free loaves of bread to laid-off workers Pasco closes playground equipment and structures for coronavirus safety Tri-Cities Animal Shelter temporarily closes its doors to the public Lourdes Medical Center screens patients for coronavirus with tent in front of facility Warmer weather won't stop coronavirus, but it may slow it, experts say Benton County Board of Commissioners provides telephone and video access to public meetings Kennewick Mayor Don Britain assures continued essential services, encourages community

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Toilet paper roll hanging on a bathroom wall Proof Gastropub gives away toilet paper with every to-go order Lifetime dental care sign Dental patients file into emergency rooms. Local dentist creates emergency response team Kamiakin High loses coach and educator, Randy Dolven, at 74 Visit Tri-Cities opens ‘Artist of the Week’ project to feature artists and bring joy Richland Public Library shares pre-recorded stories at 509-942-7444 Make some sourdough with your own starter Mid-Columbia Libraries offers kids videos with library card

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👇 This week‘s links

Vulnerable population pleads for social distancing practice Pasco mayor signs two emergency declarations allowing increased signage at restaurants and halting utility late fees, shutoffs Second harvest volunteers distributing food to cars in drive through format Second Harvest’s emergency food distribution event runs out of food in less than an hour Gov. Jay Inslee So how will Gov. Inslee's stay-home order be enforced? Tri-Cities coronavirus updates: The stay home order, airport changes, clinical support volunteers needed, county offices close RSD superintendent candidate drops out Friends encourage community art with 'From My Window' project

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A chalkboard in a classroom with a timer drawn on it and two apples on a table in front of it KSD extends Continuous Distance Learning March 30 Port of Kennewick building Port of Kennewick declares local emergency, suspends in-person meetings for commissioners Long lines frustrate Costco shoppers during special hours for seniors Searching for work now temporarily optional for those seeking unemployment benefits in Washington state Amethyst Creamery in Richland strives to stay open during COVID-19 pandemic Tri-Cities Chinese Alliance Church donates supplies to local hospital New Grocery Outlet opens at Richland’s Vintner Square

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Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce offers free webinar series to business owners beginning March 30 JOANN Fabrics teaches crafters to make facemasks during pandemic shortages Gov. Inslee issues 2 week stay-at-home order to slow coronavirus spread Local school districts serve thousands of meals to students in need during closure Osprey Pointe JMS Development joins Port of Pasco to develop Osprey Pointe Local organizations gather critical health supplies for hospitals, set up drop off points Grocery stores encourage maintaining space while shopping Two more Bonaventure seniors in Tri-Cities have coronavirus Personal Trainers with Tri-City Court Club offer free home-workouts arm outstretched on a chair holding an Americn Red Cross squeeze ball WSU Tri-Cities to hold community-wide blood drive Friday to address drop in donors Tri-City Union Gospel Mission fights hunger and homelessness Hanford Site scales back to essential personnel over COVID-19

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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 Kennewick‘s Shadow Run residents use sidewalk chalk to spread cheer 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 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

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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

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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