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Fakisha Fenderson and her son Tyler stand in the front yard of her parent's home in Laurel, Miss., Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Fenderson's weekly unemployment allotment is under $100, effectively eliminating her chance at receiving the $300 weekly supplement proposed by President Trump's executive order. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) (rogelio v.

Experts project more than 1 million lacking jobs won’t receive aid

September 3, 2020, 8:12pm Nation & World

Down to a weekly unemployment check of $96, Fakisha Fenderson brushed aside her doctor’s advice last month and began looking for a job. Read story

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, Washington.

Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day?

September 3, 2020, 7:30pm Nation & World

Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? Read story

The Washington Employment Security Department had a page on its website dedicated to those who have lost hours or wages due to COVID-19.

Clark County claims for jobless benefits rise, fall based on type

September 3, 2020, 6:26pm Business

Clark County saw a drop in the number of people filing unemployment claims last week, continuing a trend of gradual economic recovery, Read story

Clark County Public Health released this chart tracking cumulative cases and new daily cases through the end of August.

Clark County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases, urges caution this weekend

September 3, 2020, 11:30am Clark County Health Free

Continued testing for COVID-19 has turned up 39 new cases in numbers released Thursday by Clark County Public Health. No new deaths were reported. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee motions about the high rate of coronavirus cases in the area during a news conference at Yakima Valley College Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Yakima, Wash. Inslee met with leaders in local government, health care and business to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the area, which has one of the highest rates of infection in the state.

Inslee extends 26 proclamations related to in-person services during COVID-19 pandemic

September 3, 2020, 8:21am Latest News Free

Sep. 3--Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced the extension of 26 of the state's COVID-19 proclamations, including those that involve requirements for nursing home transfers, health care workers, unemployment insurance and medical appointments. Read story