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Family-friendly ideas for fun indoors Seattle scientists fast-track possible coronavirus treatments Pok Pok's Andy Ricker Acclaimed Portland chef closes shop, says restaurants should shut down for the safety of their employees ‘unless they can operate like a medical facility’ Why are we stockpiling ventilators? As blood supplies drop, WSU Tri-Cities blood drive helps fill critical shortages Mark Davidson Richland School Board chooses Mark Davidson as new superintendent Richland creates support page for businesses in distress County coronavirus cases continue to rise, Tri-Cities sees 5th coronavirus death Kindness inspires kindness as roofing company gives away free roof to nominated healthcare worker Lamb Weston plant in Pasco shuts down for sanitizing after employee tests positive for coronavirus Community comes together, donates over 26,000 items of protective equipment

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Magill’s in Pasco sells grab & go bags of possibly hard-to-find items, ‘essentials’ Retired TRIDEC member says cleanup delay at Hanford is ‘unconscionable’ Discount Vac and Sew manager creates 'mask kits' for community to sew and donate to medical workers Tri-City schools continue distance learning plans Jay Inslee Inslee says immediate family members only allowed at funerals WSDOH creates Spanish news blog with updated coronavirus posts Johnson&Johnson, U.S. government plan for coronavirus vaccine A medical worker standing between two medical tents with a crowd of people lined up FDA clears rapid test for coronavirus

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KSD begins bussing free meals to children 18 years and younger Tri-Cities Mayors update citizens on cities’ efforts during Stay Home Stay Healthy Gov. Jay Inslee Inslee signs new orders to open healthcare and childcare workforces UW model says social distancing works, still projects 1,430 coronavirus deaths in Washington University of Chicago paper projects $8 trillion and 1.7 million lives could be saved with social distancing practices Find answers to your tax stimulus check questions House passes $2 trillion coronavirus bill as financial problems build for businesses and homes A person washing their hands under a sink faucet Here’s why many COVID-19 graphs are misleading Regional Chamber creates list of businesses and services remaining open during pandemic Thousands join Flatten the Curve Tri-Cities to help solve local coronavirus related issues

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WSP Kennewick detachment and crime lab sign WSP dispells stay at home rumors PSD creates community resources hotline: 546-6061. The automated hotline includes information on food and financial assistance, health care services and childcare General James Mattis encourages support of Tri-Cities local businesses Providence provides online coronavirus assessment tool Benton County Board of Commissioners provides telephone and video access to public meetings Richland Public Library shares pre-recorded stories at 509-942-7444 Pasco mayor signs two emergency declarations allowing increased signage at restaurants and halting utility late fees, shutoffs Searching for work now temporarily optional for those seeking unemployment benefits in Washington state Gov. Inslee issues 2 week stay-at-home order to slow coronavirus spread Community strong written as an american flag New ‘Community Strong’ campaign helps local restaurants