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Struggle of remote learning for parents; Hospital staff demands change after outbreak; Emergency ferry for Point Roberts; West Seattle charges; Everett hit-and-run.
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Struggle of remote learning for working parents

New research by the U.S Census Bureau and Federal Reserve finds one in five working-age adults are not working because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted childcare. 

Women are almost three times as likely as men to not be working because of childcare demands, according to the research.

Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction said the state is trying to connect families who need extra care with organizations that can help. Read more

Hospital staff demands change after Bremerton outbreak

After at least 45 cases of COVID-19 were connected to an outbreak at Bremerton's St. Michael Medical Center, hospital staff are speaking out. 

Workers and their union held a virtual press conference listing their concerns, including being asked to work before coronavirus test results are confirmed and a lack of PPE.

They presented a list of demands to the state Department of Health and Kitsap County Public Health. Read more

Emergency ferry for Point Roberts

Residents in the isolated town of Point Roberts, Washington, found some relief Tuesday in the form of an emergency ferry. 

The small Whatcom County town is surrounded by water, except for the northern border it shares with Canada. That border has been closed since March. 

The Port of Bellingham arranged a weekly ferry to Blaine to allow residents to access "critical goods and services." Read more 

West Seattle charges 

Prosecutors said a man charged in the deaths of a couple found stuffed in suitcases in West Seattle "likely had aid from others." No other suspects have been named. 

Michael Dudley, age 62, is charged with shooting a couple that rented a room in his Burien home, then disposing of the bodies. His bail is set at $5 million. Read more 

Everett hit-and-run

The family of a hit-and-run victim in Everett is pleading for answers. 

Authorities originally thought Mark Davis died from injuries in a fall, but later determined he had been hit by a vehicle. 

Investigators believe the car involved would likely have damage to the front left side and mirror. Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Read more

Also see: Seattle local forecast

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