With a deadline drawing near, the COVID-19 pandemic has stalled the city's firefighter union short of its goal in a petition drive aimed at forcing a new employment contract. The firefighters need signatures from 5% of the city's registered voters by May 28 to add a proposal to November's general election ballot.
- PUB DATE: 4/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Texarkana Gazette - Metered Site

The lights and sirens Monday night in Tryon weren't for an emergency call. They were a tribute to a local fire chief and hero. A fitting farewell for Tryon Fire Chief Janes "Tank" Waters was complicated by restrictions in place because of COVID-19. But Tryon made it work. But it was strict coronavirus orders from Gov.
- PUB DATE: 4/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLOS-TV ABC 13 Asheville

Municipalities across Washington are facing some difficult budget challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayor in the City of Tukwila said administration estimates $6.1 million in lost revenue by the end of May. David Cline, City of Tukwila Administrator, said officials will continue discussing safe and feasible options with labor partners towards the best solution for the community.
- PUB DATE: 4/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

The health district says there are now 25 COVID-19 deaths and at least 614 confirmed cases in Yakima County. YHD says four more patients in their 80's have died, and 79 more cases have tested positive from the disease as of Monday afternoon. The health district says all 25 patients who died from the disease had underlying health conditions.
- PUB DATE: 4/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS News Yakima

Onetime Microsoft executive Jonathan Roberts knows that not all 3D-printed personal protective equipment being produced for the nation’s coronavirus response is created equal. The past few weeks have thrust 3D printing technology into the spotlight as entrepreneurs and well-doers scramble to convert factories, shops and even home basements into makeshift assembly lines to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for embattled health care workers.
- PUB DATE: 4/13/2020 4:37:11 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle