The building reopened to the public Monday but judges stayed home. Some court proceedings have been held in other places, such as the King County Jail and the county's courthouse in Kent. The judges say they were particularly worried about the building's safety because they require thousands people to come there each week, including jurors, witnesses and court staff. The state is to pick up the rest. The Federal Highway Administration may help pay for major road repairs, especially interstates highways.
Federal money is also available to individuals whose homes or businesses suffered in the quake.
FEMA offers property grants. The Bureau of Public Debt typically offers such assistance to natural-disaster victims who might need access to money more immediately. Bondholders can cash in bonds by presenting them to authorized paying agents, such as financial institutions. The emergency program is effective immediately and will continue through April 30. Residents of Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pierce and Thurston counties also are eligible.