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March 12, 2020

• Tacoma’s last pandemic closed schools, turned a church into a hospital and killed hundreds
• Man found dead after Tacoma house fire has been identified
• Late season storm bringing rain, wind and cold to Western Washington - and maybe snow?
• King, Snohomish COVID-19 cases rise, Pierce holds steady at 17; libraries cancel meetings
• Have jury duty or court in Pierce County during the pandemic? What you need to know
• Trump says travel restrictions to Washington, California possible due to coronavirus
• City of Tacoma declares coronavirus emergency
• South Sound 911 closes public counter and headquarters for the rest of the month
• Tacoma-Pierce County death notices for March 12, 2020
• Officials identify woman killed in North Tacoma apartment fire
• Tacoma Arts Live cancels gala, will cut jobs after coronavirus ban on large events
• Two killed when car plunges off Pacific Avenue bridge in Tacoma
• Daffodil Festival is ‘cautiously proceeding’ with April 4 parade despite possible coronavirus ban
• Check here for the latest impacts to Pierce County schools from coronavirus
• Coronavirus updates: Positive test in Cantwell’s office is first case on Capitol Hill
• CHI-Franciscan saw more than 1,300 people in one day at COVID-19 triage centers
• Local retailers ramp up cleaning and clamp down on overbuying with new COVID-19 policies
• Man killed after a shootout and crashing into a parked semi truck in Tacoma
• Mother stabbed to death in South Tacoma apartment has been identified
• All K-12 schools in Pierce, King, Snohomish counties to close into April for coronavirus
• Pierce County lawmaker to leave state House after three terms
• Washington state transportation budget approved that protects seniors, disabled
• Aide to Maria Cantwell tests positive for coronavirus. Senator closes her D.C. office
• Coronavirus could plunge Pierce County’s fragile social safety net into ‘financial ruin’
• MLS suspends the 2020 season for 30 days in light of COVID-19
• Reactions to NCAA’s cancellation of the NCAA Tournament and all of NCAA championship events.
• MLB cancels spring training, delays Opening Day; Mariners to remain in Peoria
• Coronavirus concerns will likely push Opening Day out of Seattle. Here are the Mariners’ options
• Mariners catching prospect Cal Raleigh getting ‘valuable’ reps in second big league camp
• 12 steps President Trump should take to tackle the coronavirus epidemic
• Washington ports reeling from global shipping slowdown. Crabbing industry faces ‘devastation’
• Coronavirus-weary Washington can’t do this alone; America needs paid sick leave law now
• Gov. Inslee should veto union-backed bill that weakens Washington’s public records law
• Coronavirus: Missed chance for hospitals to inspire confidence
• Sex education: School family night could be helpful
• Tacoma schools are closed for a month starting Monday. Here’s what to expect so far
• Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson rejoins Seahawks as they announce their staff for 2020
• Living in Seattle, the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus--with still so much unknown