Coronavirus

New donation centers

Two new centers have been set up to accept help during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Port Angeles, a Volunteer and Donation Center will open at… Continue reading

Mask-makers mobilize on Peninsula

Mask-makers mobilize on Peninsula

Peninsula volunteers use sewing skills to help others

Mask-makers mobilize on Peninsula
Virus cases continue to mount on Peninsula
Virus cases continue to mount on Peninsula

Many parks closed but trails open with cautions

Parks and other federal and state lands are closed to visitors during the COVID-19 crisis, although many hiking trails are open but with reduced services.… Continue reading

In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds

In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds

Standing over the still body of an intubated 5-year-old boy wearing nothing… Continue reading

In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds

OUTDOORS: Anglers upset with statewide closures

Fishing, shellfishing closed statewide; area golf courses shut down

Hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

Hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with… Continue reading

  • Mar 26, 2020
  • By Carla K. Johnson and Nicky Forster AP Medical Writers
  • NewsCoronavirus
Hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

WSDOT offers notices for virus changes

The Washington Department of Transportation has made several announcements in response to the current COVID-19 emergency. According to a press release, Washington State… Continue reading

Virus shutdowns cause big spike in state jobless claims

Washington state saw an 843 percent week-over-week increase in claims for unemployment benefits last week as… Continue reading

Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed on Peninsula
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed on Peninsula

Schools ordered to provide instruction by Monday

The state is requiring public schools to provide educational services for all students by Monday. Most districts already have plans in place, but… Continue reading

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the massive $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill approved by the… Continue reading

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan

Colorado Army medical unit headed to Washington state

Medical staffers based at Colorado’s Fort Carson are being deployed to Washington state to back up doctors and nurses treating… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: WDFW closes all recreational fishing, shellfish harvesting

Rule change in response to Gov. Inslee’s Stay at Home mandate

Two more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus

Two more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus

Two more workers at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing… Continue reading

Two more workers at psychiatric hospital have coronavirus
COVID-19 test kits arrive; one more case on Peninsula
COVID-19 test kits arrive; one more case on Peninsula
What does Gov. Inslee’s ‘stay-at-home’ order allow, restrict?

What does Gov. Inslee’s ‘stay-at-home’ order allow, restrict?

The PDN breaks down what is and isn’t permitted for Washingtonians

What does Gov. Inslee’s ‘stay-at-home’ order allow, restrict?
Westport lays off workers in Port Angeles

Westport lays off workers in Port Angeles

Shutdown compounded by ninth reported coronavirus case in Jefferson County

Westport lays off workers in Port Angeles