Some students lacked internet and other technology for remote learning. Some schools have provided incentives like free laptops.

A strong stock market is giving banks a boost at the moment.

Many people have lost jobs due to the pandemic. Some are suing their former employers.

As farm work, and COVID risk, pick up through the spring and summer, getting vaccines into the arms of workers is a priority.

The money can be used for tenant-based rental assistance and property development to create more affordable housing.

With more than 18 million still on unemployment, caution remains the watchword.

With lockdown measures in place, that meant people were limiting their interactions with others.

According to the company, 75% of Americans have a Dollar General within 5 miles of their home.

And a total of 18.2 million people were receiving some form of jobless aid the week of March 20.

Vaccination of ag workers and families in Yakima Valley is now picking up thanks in part to more doses flowing in.