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Fourth child in Washington has coronavirus-related illness
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — A child in the Pasco, Washington, area has been diagnosed with a multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children, an illness associated with COVID-19, said the Benton Franklin Health District. The Tri-City Herald reports it's one of four cases of the syndrome identified in Washington...
Yakima School District leads WA in youth meal distributions
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — By 10:30 Wednesday morning, a line of cars stretched three blocks surrounding Yakima School District’s Washington Middle School. More cars continued to arrive in anticipation of the weekly meal distribution, which is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon at several district schools....
Tyson beef plant in Wallula reopens after 12 day closure
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — A Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant in eastern Washington state has reopened with limited production of beef, after closing 12 days ago to test workers for the new coronavirus. Tyson said Tuesday that nearly 12% of workers tested had COVID-19, not counting 38 pending test results. The...
Police: Washington porch package thieves dressed as nurses
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — Authorities in Washington state are searching for two women suspected of dressing up as nurses and stealing packages that had been delivered to people's front porches. Police in Kennewick asked for the public’s help in solving the thefts from residences in the town in eastern...
Coronavirus cuts into global french fry demand
ELTOPIA, Wash. (AP) — For farmer Mike Pink, spring is supposed to be a time of hope, when he can survey a green field of young potato plants and anticipate the bounty to be pulled from the sandy soils of the Columbia Basin. This year, this is a season when dreams die. Due to an epic potato glut that...
Tyson Fresh Meats plant to remain closed longer
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — A Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant near the Tri-Cities will remain closed for a while longer as county health officials await test results on all the approximately 1,400 workers. Walla Walla County health officials reported Wednesday afternoon the coronavirus test results are still...
The Latest: Sharp Corp holding lottery for popular masks
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — China reports no new deaths for ninth straight day —...
Tyson beef plant in Washington will close to test workers
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — The Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant in eastern Washington state is temporarily shutting down to test all its workers for the coronavirus. Health officials in surrounding counties will work with the company to test the plant's more than 1,400 employees for COVID-19 as soon as possible,...
Franklin County commissioners rescind vote on businesses
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — The Franklin County commissioners have rescinded their controversial resolution allowing businesses to reopen in portions of the eastern Washington county despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The three-member board on Tuesday had unanimously voted to “end recognition”...
Inslee: Stay-at-home order working, changes to be data-led
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the stay-at-home order is working to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the state, noting that while some may not agree with his decisions, any changes will be based “on data and science.” Inslee's comments come as the sheriff...
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