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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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…

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

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To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

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Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

The virus continues to spread as state and local authorities take further measures to fight it.

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

Protesters hold signs advocating for a veto on Senate Bill 5395. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive

Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton Community Center, located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, was closed until March 31 after the family of a preschooler in a program there told the city they had been exposed to a case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pictured: signage about the closure on the door of the center.

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 12

March 12, 2020

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events

Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19

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Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

74 more cases have been reported in King County.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.