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Unrelated to coronavirus, Boeing had also previously shut down production of its assembly line in Renton, Washington, where the Boeing 737 Max had been built. That plane was grounded last year following two fatal crashes, and while Boeing continued to build the plane throughout the rest of 2019, it temporarily shut the line in January. The employees who worked on the Max had not been laid off but were reassigned to other duties. … [Read more...] about Boeing extends closure of Washington state production facilities because of coronavirus

The Washington state governor, who ran for the Democratic nomination for president last year, called for invoking the Defense Production Act, which gives the government more control during emergencies to direct industrial production, "so that we can get these companies, instead of making cupholders, start making visors, start making test kits" -- a scarce resource in many states, he added. … [Read more...] about Washington governor slams Trump administration for comparing coronavirus’ grim outlook to Pearl Harbor

Gov. Jay Inslee addresses media outside Nourish Pierce County, where Washington National Guard members began packing food there earlier, Friday, April 3, 2020, in Lakewood, Wash. National Guard members will be packing food at the warehouse five days a week for delivery to 26 food banks, taking over for volunteers who normally pack over 300 boxes a day. The need for food at the pantries in the area is expected to at least double in the coming weeks. less … [Read more...] about Washington returning 400 ventilators for use in New York

The coronavirus mainly is spread through coughs and sneezes. For most people, it causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death. … [Read more...] about Washington state returns ventilators for use in New York

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – In order to encourage students to continue learning during the coronavirus pandemic, at least two school districts are providing laptops to students. On Wednesday Twin Rivers Unified began distributing Chromebooks and laptops at four Twin Rivers high schools. In order for students to be able to get a laptop, they must visit https://lfweb.twinriversusd.org/Forms/devicerequest,fill out the form and schedule a pick-up time.  Students and families must present their confirmation number, a student ID or valid picture ID upon pick up. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Update: Twin Rivers, Washington Unified School Districts Providing Tech To Students So They Can Learn At Home