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100 ideas on how to spend your time stuck inside Make a pantry pasta Economists predict high joblessness to continue for more than a year Why are we running out of masks? States watch doubling rates to determine if coronavirus curve is flattening Aerial photo of a dam Another view on dam decisions: Support salmon and Native peoples Originally hats and gloves, now community members hang face masks on fence for people in need Kadlec lights up seventh floor with special message for Tri-Cities Hanford High hires new head football coach, Nick Baker, from O’Dea High School in Seattle With the majority of businesses shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, these faux cows from Ben & Jerry’s were the only visible inhabitants of the Uptown Gig Harbor shopping center at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon March 28, 2020. photo by Drew Perine Washington reaches 9,608 COVID-19 cases with 446 deaths Washingtonians encouraged to report price gouging Rep. Newhouse discusses ‘Re-starting Construction in Washington State’

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Washington state nurses union demands hazard pay Laid-off workers wait for unemployment systems to catch up Funeral directors struggle to work with the living and the dead as COVID-19 deaths rise Doctors struggle to comfort coronavirus patients while protecting themselves Survey says nearly half of people didn't know what their partner did for work until isolating together Pizza place serves slices of PPE, hospitals race to secure supplies Surgeon General says ‘most of the country’ won‘t open by May 1 Hospitals face next potential shortage: drugs needed to run ventilators Healthcare workers transfer the body of a deceased person onto a stretcher at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, April 8. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Coronavirus death toll passes 100,000 globally with over 1.6 million cases A crow flies near Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace in New Delhi, on April 2. Air quality has markedly improved in India's capital since the country's coronavirus lockdown began last month. Coronavirus clears air pollution in India

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Banning evictions won't end a housing crisis A member of the medical staff shows a used sample container at a test centre for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Havelhoehe community hospital in Berlin, Germany, April 6, 2020 How Germany's meticulous tracing of infection helped prevent transmission and built COVID-19 defences A person holding a cell phone in gloved hands Where do we draw the line with data collection for fighting COVID-19? Meals On Wheels starting 'phone buddies' for isolated seniors to chat, inform people of their needs Bayou Some Cajun food truck says business is "great" Kennewick 6-year-old celebrates social distancing style with drive-by birthday party

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Boys & Girls Club moves fundraiser online with matching donations from sponsors heavyweight logo Enjoy stories of resolutions to past problems you wish could change Coffee shops may be essential, but you can still make cold-brew at home Car stopped on a dirt road through a park with a bicycle rider riding up the road Will coronavirus take a summer vacation? Infectious disease specialist says beards don't put you at higher risk for coronavirus infection or transmission What does coronavirus do to the body? Richland School Board moves to Zoom meetings beginning April 14, including opportunity for public comment Tri-City Union Gospel Mission offers free walk-up meals for lunch (12-1 pm) and dinner (5-6 pm) for everyone

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Lexie Jauregui with another contestent Kennewick student wins national future chefs challenge with ‘Nacho School Lunch’ recipe People across America share their pandemic stories Federal programs may push $2.3 trillion into the economy Medical and state officials urge continued social distancing as coronavirus curve flattens in New York Fauci Says U.S. coronavirus death predictions fall sharply to 'more like 60,000 than the 100,000 to 200,000' thanks to nationwide efforts to flatten the curve Canadian PM says country’s first wave of cases won't end until the summer Pills atop a container with a skull and crossbones image on it Coronavirus causes increase of counterfeit medicines Korean CDC says coronavirus may be ‘reactivating’ in those who have been cured

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Coronavirus spread in rural America speeds up William Shatner's visage will brighten your spirits starting Monday Federal fiscal response risks deepened recession Former Tri-Citian of the Year, Don Pratt, dies hiking Badger Mountain Jay Inslee and an ASL interperter speaking at a press conference Inslee announces $5 million grant for WA small businesses A Boots employee wearing a face mask, standing behind a protective screen at a checkout stand in London UK shows signs of flattening the curve

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The Seattle Symphony’s 2017 production of Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortileges. CREDIT: Brandon Patoc Virtual concerts for your virtual life A person leaving a restaurant with bags of takeout Does takeout just put workers at risk, or does it also save restaurants? Teens may be online, but they're not learning Millennials have cards stacked against them with back-to-back economic crises New study says coronavirus may spread faster than previously thought Why do you still need to scour stores for toilet paper? Tri-Cities woman powers through mask making, donating over 700 masks to nurses No plans in place to close Badger Mountain trails Local hospitals receive PPE from State, equipment for rapid testing Pasco approves batting cages build Pink Pearl boutique in Richland creates food pantry for needy

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties host taco eating contest fundraiser today New podcast shares Tri-Cities stories in 1-2 minutes Tagaris Winery gives back to employees with relief fund State reports nearly 300 additional coronavirus cases, but totals lag due to volume Coronavirus pandemic impacts northwest potato and apple growers differently Washington public lands remain closed Rent problems expand, gaps show in CARES act assistance for housing Detroit hospital nurses ordered to leave after refusing to work without additional help GM to build 30,000 Ventilators for U.S. Monica Faloochi, a head nurse wearing scrubs with a mask pulled up to the top of her head Medical workers in northern Italy share their stories from the front lines A peacock on the streets in Dubai Animals take back a pandemic stricken world

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Richland City Council held vote to effectively eliminate city board member term limits Illuatration of an astronaut on mars in front of a dome Travel to Mars, on Earth, from your home If the ants can learn to socially distance themselves, we can too Inslee closes schools for the remainder of 2019-20 school year Majority of New York’s coronavirus deaths were men with underlying health conditions Rows of freshly dug graves AP photo gallery: A week’s pandemic images Tri-Cities initiatives bring joy to community and offer help Coronavirus kills 18 in Tri-Cities area, 72 healthcare workers now infected WSU Tri-Cities drops SAT, ACT requirement for incoming students Health district leaders say to keep kids at home when running essential errands Basin disposal closes transfer and recycling Station 124 acres near Twin Bridges Road in West Richland to be auctioned for residential development

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Tom Bingman and kids in a Taz Kids Fitness video Kennewick family creates kids fitness YouTube channel: Taz Kids Fitness Stay Home, bake banana bread The body’s immune system might explain why some COVID-19 patients crash What do you do if your home becomes a coronavirus hub? Community comes together, passes out over 260 free meal boxes Trios Health creates online platform for community to connect with current patients UW model displays coronavirus curve progress; state cases at 8,384, death toll at 372 A staffer in the OIC food bank distribution center in Yakima works to fill boxes on April 6. Washington food banks could empty in two weeks due to COVID-19 Inslee, leading nonprofits want to fund state’s food banks as supplies diminish Treasury expected to request additional $200 Billion for paycheck protection program More answered questions on coronavirus stimulus checks Queen acknowledges challenges, delivers message of hope to UK China ends lockdown of Wuhan, opening up a changed city PM Johnson 'stable' in intensive care

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California and Washington receive praise for social distancing efforts, reducing transmission of COVID-19 Black and white image of the coronavirus with a red dotted line running horoizontally through the middle Coronavirus impact reveals racial disparity Illustration of a person wearing a face mask Learn to sew your own fabric mask Gravis law launches webinar series discussing how businesses can deal with the covid crisis Inslee slashes state budget, expecting drop in revenue Norway sees positive containment of COVID-19 NASA launches new website with at-home activities LeVar Burton reads adult and children’s stories aloud on Twitter Livestream Epidemiologist answers common COVID-19 questions Second U.S. company to begin coronavirus vaccine safety test Africa faces ‘Complete collapse of economies’ due to coronavirus

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Silhouete of a person walking close up with an American flag in the background Americans underestimate length of COVID-19 disruptions Talos Tactical gun shop in West Richland remains open despite State's call to close It may say ‘flushable,’ but it’s clogging Tri-Cities sewers and toilets Kennewick doctor promotes DIY personal protective equipment with Facebook group Herald says COVID-19 isn't an excuse to exclude public comments Tri-Cities builders send plea to include construction as essential while businesses take massive unemployment hits Northwest Growers Scramble as spring work starts Washington Emergency Management Division warns against stimulus scams U.S. enters COVID-19 'peak death week' Three ambulances in a garage Hospitals face testing struggles, lack protective gear according to survey Data shows Oregonians and Washingtonians spending more time at home State and local officials tell drivers to stay home

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Gov. Jay Inslee extends stay-home order through May 4 BFHD leaders advise Tri-Cities residents to wear face coverings in public Illustration of many different airplanes close together Coronavirus is changing the world and making it more resilient Hospitals threaten to fire workers who speak out about PPE concerns Staying at home during coronavirus is a luxury not everyone can afford COVID-19 cloistering creates long term concerns Physical Therapist at Lourdes Health recommends breathing techniques to ease stress and anxiety Seattle company gets go-ahead for human tests on potential COVID-19 treatment Lawmakers, sheriffs push to make gun shops ‘essential’ Parking lot with a single truck in it AP photo gallery: Spaces unpacked Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why COVID-19 peak is coming after stay-at-home and social distancing orders New “covidgil” community initiative creates 7 pm nightly demonstration of togetherness and support FDA clears rapid test for coronavirus

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U.S. ranks #1 in confirmed cases, #3 in confirmed deaths during coronavirus pandemic Former Richland council member says City of Richland Managers refuse to take global health crisis seriously Illustration of multiple exercises Scientific 7 minutes of exercise Washington Coronavirus deaths predicted to peak April 13 Washington considers infrastructure program Experts say food and food service aren't driving coronavirus epidemic Lowered virus transmission in Seattle suggests containment is working Ways to take action against coronavirus now Acclaimed Portland chef closes shop, says restaurants should shut down for the safety of their employees ‘unless they can operate like a medical facility’ Mark Davidson Richland School Board chooses Mark Davidson as new superintendent 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