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Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species

June 6, 2020, 2:12pm Nation & World

Biologist Carlos Ruiz has spent a quarter-century working to save golden lion tamarins, the charismatic long-maned monkeys native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Read story

In this Thursday, June 4, 2020, photo, Francisco Flores, left, poses for a portrait with his wife Livia Herrera in New York. When his brother Crescencio Flores died of coronavirus in New York, his parents back in Mexico asked for one thing: that their son be sent home for burial. So far, his efforts have been in vain. &quot;I am trying to do this because my parents, 85 and 87 years old, live there,&quot; Francisco Flores said. &quot;They are rooted in their customs.

Mexican families struggle to send virus victims back home

In this Thursday, June 4, 2020, photo, Francisco Flores, left, poses for a portrait with his wife Livia Herrera in New York. When his brother Crescencio Flores died of coronavirus in New York, his parents back in Mexico asked for one thing: that their son be sent home for burial. So far, his efforts have been in vain. &quot;I am trying to do this because my parents, 85 and 87 years old, live there,&quot; Francisco Flores said. &quot;They are rooted in their customs.

June 6, 2020, 2:08pm Nation & World

When Crescencio Flores died of coronavirus in New York, his parents back in Mexico asked for one thing: that their son be sent home for burial. Read story

FILE - In this June 4, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., arrives for a Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington.

New jobs report diminishes GOP appetite for more virus aid

FILE - In this June 4, 2020, file photo Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., arrives for a Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington.

June 6, 2020, 2:01pm Nation & World

A stronger than expected jobs report could further scramble an already uncertain picture for passing a fifth and possibly final coronavirus aid bill. The positive statistics are feeding the wait-and-see approach of the White House and its GOP allies in Congress. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, right, talks to the media about the latest actions the state is taking to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, as then-Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine looks on, Tuesday, March 10, in Olympia.

State of Washington sued for delaying benefits during fraud inquiry

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, right, talks to the media about the latest actions the state is taking to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, as then-Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine looks on, Tuesday, March 10, in Olympia.

June 6, 2020, 1:18pm Northwest

Attorneys for two laid-off workers are suing Washington state for delays in paying benefits while it reins in rampant unemployment fraud. Read story

Battle Ground students adjust to online learning

June 6, 2020, 6:00am Community

Student musicians at Battle Ground Public Schools have had to adjust to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Battle Ground launches ‘parklets’ program

June 6, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Battle Ground has developed a parklet program aimed at supporting local businesses during the Safe Start plan's phased reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown. The city announced the program Friday, the same day Clark County was cleared to move to Phase 2 of Safe Start. Read story

Oregon’s Multnomah County applies to ease coronavirus restrictions

June 5, 2020, 9:26pm Northwest

Multnomah County officials submitted reopening framework to Gov. Kate Brown’s office Friday in the hope of beginning Phase 1 of the state’s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Read story

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Clark County has first COVID-19 deaths since May 15

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June 5, 2020, 1:06pm Clark County Health

Clark County had its first COVID-19 deaths since May 15. A man in his 30s and a man in his 80s are the 26th and 27th deaths in Clark County. Read story

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Woodland mayor, citing reopening progress, rejects council resolution

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June 5, 2020, 12:44pm Clark County News

Woodland Mayor Will Finn said Thursday he won’t follow through on the City Council’s resolution Monday to declare Woodland a “sanctuary city” from Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 stay-home orders because the city is making good progress on reopening. Read story

Clark County was approved fo Phase 2 of reopening Friday, which will allow restaurants to reopen at half capacity. Some in Vancouver, including Mighty Bowl, will use parking spaces to allow for expanding capacity.

Clark County approved for immediate Phase 2 reopening

Clark County was approved fo Phase 2 of reopening Friday, which will allow restaurants to reopen at half capacity. Some in Vancouver, including Mighty Bowl, will use parking spaces to allow for expanding capacity.

June 5, 2020, 10:44am Clark County Health

Clark County was approved for a Phase 2 reopening by the state Department of Health on Friday morning. The new rules went into effect immediately after the county received the news. Read story