Northwest
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare
Northwest
King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
Emergency housing aid to individuals, families
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Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.
Northwest
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls
Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped
Northwest
26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19
Treehouse works to find ways to support youth
Northwest
Murray, Cantwell propose legislation to block federal law enforcement occupations in cities
Response to recent reports of aggressive policing by agents in Portland
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Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25
Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount
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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.
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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.
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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief
Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.
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Bothell Public Art, Eastside Recycling, and a Homeless Shelter for Bellevue
A weekly recap of King County news.