King County reduces district court operations

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King County reduces district court operations

The reductions are in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

King County Metro announced reduced services after ridership fell 60 percent in response to coronavirus. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Gov. Inslee to address public at 5:30 p.m. Monday

Governor expected to lay out enhanced strategies to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies

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Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies

To the relief of anxious employees, the company said it will shut down factory operations for two weeks.

Person critically injured in Kent vehicle collision

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Person critically injured in Kent vehicle collision

Monday morning along Reith Road

Vehicle collisions drop dramatically in state, counties, Kent

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Vehicle collisions drop dramatically in state, counties, Kent

Fewer vehicles, crashes, deaths and injuries

Joint statement from the mayors of Auburn, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Tukwila, Enumclaw, Algona and Pacific was issued Sunday, March 22, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Courtesy of City of Kent

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South King County mayors: Please stay home, follow best practices

Update - 6 p.m. Monday, March 23

Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service

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President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.

Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30

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Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30

The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However,…

The shelter will be opened in Harborview Hall in the Harborview Medical Center complex. The hall has sat unused for nearly a decade and required extensive renovations to bring it up to code for use as a 100-bed shelter. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site

The 45-bed facility will treat those awaiting test results, or who have mild symptoms.

Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses

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Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses

Numbers like this haven’t been seen since height of the Great Recession.

Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing

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Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing

Seattle mayor says in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the public cannot allow gatherings at…

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference from March 20, 2020, on TVW.

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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously

At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.

Sound Transit to suspend fares on all transit modes until further notice

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Sound Transit to suspend fares on all transit modes until further notice

Ridership down 70 percent

King County calls on faith leaders for message of unity

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King County calls on faith leaders for message of unity

Public Health – Seattle & King County hosted a diversity of faith leaders for a press conference.

The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington

Judges will focus on bail hearings under emergency COVID-19 rules.

King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update

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King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update

100 new cases reported Friday by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Housing for homeless under construction on Kent’s West Hill

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Housing for homeless under construction on Kent’s West Hill

4-story complex with 80 units

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