Regional Animal Services of King County joins effort to help pet owners in need

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Regional Animal Services of King County joins effort to help pet owners in need

Locations to pick up food for pets

Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

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Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

Kent-Meridian High School student describes impact of COVID-19 outbreak

Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)

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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners

The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

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First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.

Members of the National Guard pack food boxes on Monday at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest

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National Guard packing 10,000 food boxes per week at Kent warehouse

Began work last week

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact

To work together on reopening economies, controlling COVID-19

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

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PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

$11 million available to help pay bills

The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County

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The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County

A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin

Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year

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Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year

Graduation ceremonies may be changed to virtual ceremonies and/or delayed

April free state park days postponed

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April free state park days postponed

A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.

Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10

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Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10

To address COVID-19 pandemic and answer questions

King County’s North Seattle isolation and quarantine site on April 8. The North Seattle/Aurora facility is located at 1132 N 128th St. in Seattle. It features six modular units with a total capacity of 23 people. Corey Morris/staff photo

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King County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak

Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.

Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

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Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

Demand expected to double this week to 1.6 million people in need

Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response

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Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response

Some work will continue

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

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First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.

Students will not return to classrooms this school year

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Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.

Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference April 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s Facebook page)

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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4

As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in…

Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19

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Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19

Pacific Ballroom Dance moves to online classes; group returned home early from national competition