Construction worker installs siding to a building in Snoqualmie. File photo

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Inslee gives construction a green light

It was unclear when sites would re-open, but employees will have to have PPE and stay six feet…

Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses

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Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses

The initiative provides hearty lunches to first responders staffing the COVID-19 testing sites as they work to test…

Auburn mayor asks governor to restore streamlined sales tax funds

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Auburn mayor asks governor to restore streamlined sales tax funds

City could lose $2 million per year; already facing deficit of up to $9 million in 2020

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Man faces murder charge in Auburn boat shop case

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Man faces murder charge in Auburn boat shop case

Reportedly shot worker at close range during robbery attempt

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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No one fails: School districts won’t give out Fs this year

State Superintendant Chris Reykdal said Wednesday the lowest grade a student can earn is an incomplete.

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Renton man federally charged for murdering woman in Olympic National Forest

Alejandro J. Aguilera Rojas is accused of killing 21-year-old woman in February.

One killed in Kent train-vehicle collision

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One killed in Kent train-vehicle collision

Near South 212th Street early Wednesday

Building demolition continues on Kent’s West Hill to make room for light rail

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Building demolition continues on Kent’s West Hill to make room for light rail

Nearly 70 structures coming down

Medical Teams pivots to help with COVID-19 response in King, Snohomish counties

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Medical Teams pivots to help with COVID-19 response in King, Snohomish counties

The organization has converted its dental fleet into a testing command center and emergency dental clinics.

Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.

Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities

Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus

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Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus

Swedish Health Services is going through its bank of recovered patients and asking them to donate.

Homeless man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility

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Homeless man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility

In his 60s, found unresponsive Monday morning

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

Sound Transit makes additional cuts to light rail service

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Sound Transit makes additional cuts to light rail service

COVID-19 impact on staffing, ridership

How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

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How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Renton officials outline requests for King County’s use of local hotel as shelter

200 individuals from Seattle homeless shelters have been moved to the Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady…

Kent School District to distribute laptops to elementary students in need

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Kent School District to distribute laptops to elementary students in need

Drive through to pick up at schools April 20-24

City of Kent could face $9 million revenue shortfall

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City of Kent could face $9 million revenue shortfall

COVID-19 impact on sales, B&O taxes in 2020