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Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures
Changes at Sea-Tac Airport include more hand sanitizer, training for biohazard cleaning.
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More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response
Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.
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The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls
A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.
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Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19
The Tukwila USCIS office will be closed for two weeks
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Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19
One staff member is at home recovering; 11 more tests are being examined.
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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak
Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.
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King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick
Metro and Sound Transit continue to operate normal routes for now.
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Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis
One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.
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Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus
Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.
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Inslee gets involved in contract talks between Swedish, SEIU
The governor is orchestrating a four-day bargaining session with both sides led by an MIT professor.
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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit
It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.
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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending
Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.
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King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers
Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County…
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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.