King County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak

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King County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak

Advocacy organizations are adjusting their services to meet survivor needs

Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment

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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment

The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.

Amazon.com still has listings for medical equipment, but the website includes a caveat and other protections to ensure equipment is supplied to those who need it. Screenshot

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Five businesses warned for price gouging

Ferguson sent cease and desist letters to five businesses, including one in Issaquah.

County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare

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County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare

For first responders and other essential workers during COVID-19 crisis

Stay connected and be in the know with Kent School District

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Stay connected and be in the know with Kent School District

Updates throughout the closure during COVID-19 pandemic

State legislators discussed COVID-19 impacts during a East King Chambers Coalition webinar on March 31 moderated by Kate Riley of The Seattle Times. Screenshot

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State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers

Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.

Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo

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Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians

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Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians

State Employment Security Department commissioner releases details

State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks

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State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks

Scammers already targeting COVID-19 payments

Gov. Jay Inslee is pictured March 28 at a field hospital set up at the CenturyLink Field Event Center to address non-COVID-19 medical needs. (Photo courtesy of Jay Inslee’s Twitter feed)

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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement

“Thousands of calls” from residents concerned about businesses and people not following restrictions.

New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

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New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

But heath officials say more progress needed | Public Health – Seattle King County

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows COVID-19, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

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Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

With links to official information.

Courtesy of Mountain View Fire and Rescue

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue seeks levy on Aug. 4 primary ballot

Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.

UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

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UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

Who should get tested? Who can get coronavirus? Staying at home key to stop spreading

Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

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Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

State officials say they had to be “creative” to obtain protective equipment in global demand.

T-Birds select Dauner, Mackie in Western Hockey League U.S. Prospects Draft

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T-Birds select Dauner, Mackie in Western Hockey League U.S. Prospects Draft

Dauner is a center from Fargo; Mackie is a defenseman from Anchorage

King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

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King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

Additional sites throughout county

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Kent Reporter to suspend print publication

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Kent Reporter must also adapt in…

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

Entrance to the Tukwila Library branch of the King County Library System on March 17. KCLS announced March 13 that it would be closed until April at earliest in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitchell Atencio/staff photo

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KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic

KCLS is dedicating more time and content to digital services while unable to open its physical locations.