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King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention

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King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention

Emergency housing aid to individuals, families

Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo

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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.

Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Republican state lawmakers want special session

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo

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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.

Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography

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Heat wave is on the way this weekend

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls

Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped

26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19

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26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19

Treehouse works to find ways to support youth

School lunch. File photo

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School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid pandemic

Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.

The Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is located by St. Elizabeth hospital, a senior living community, and a nursing home. File photo

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Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.

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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed

King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

King County Election headquarters in Renton on Aug. 4 for the primary election. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results

Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.

Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…

Courtesy Photo, YouthCare

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Three nonprofit groups to get $500,000 each to provide housing for human trafficking victims

YMCA, YouthCare and International Rescue Committee

Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates

Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.

Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

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Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision

State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

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State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact

Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County

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Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County

Coming to neighborhoods starting July 30

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Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning

Group demands safety first in any plans to return to school this fall

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Numbers as of July 23, 2020.