Murray asks government watchdog to investigate Trump administration’s testing missteps

Northwest

Murray asks government watchdog to investigate Trump administration’s testing missteps

Claims delays in developing, deploying testing for coronavirus

Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services

Northwest

Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services

Seeks to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers

AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

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AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

Washingtonians should be skeptical of claims about virus

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

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Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages

Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus

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Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus

Now, more than ever, nonprofits need gifts of time and money

Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

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Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

Pivots services to greatest need during COVID-19

Sen. Karen Keiser with page Amber Bird. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State LSS

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Kent teen serves as page for Sen. Keiser in Olympia

Amber Bird, 15, of Kent, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of March…

KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers

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KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers

System will resume purchasing new eBooks from Macmillan and its publishing imprints

Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

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Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

High school seniors encouraged to apply; deadline is April 1

Firefighters put out this house fire on East Hill early Thursday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound RFA

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Crews douse early morning house fire on Kent’s East Hill

Two firefighters freed after being tangled in wiring in the basement; no one hurt

Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County Metro cancels fares

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses

Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey

Business

Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey

Impact of coronavirus

COURTESY FAIR PHOTO, Patrick Hagerty

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State Spring Fair canceled due to coronavirus pandemic

Refunds will be made available

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not

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Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not

Public Health - Seattle & King County issues reminders

Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Sports

Western Hockey League announces conclusion of regular season

Still hopes to have playoffs; Kent-based Thunderbirds qualify for postseason

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

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Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

Most donation stations will remain open.

I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine

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I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine

Is it safe to visit grandchildren?

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…