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Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.
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Study: Nonprofits struggle amid pandemic
Nonprofits around the state are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, according to a new study…
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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings
It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.
Northwest
King County jail reports 16 new cases of COVID-19
Outbreak at Seattle jail; individuals transferred to medical isolation at Kent facility
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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit
The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.
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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada
More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…
Northwest
Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool
WA Notify uses privacy-preserving technology to help stop the spread of disease
Northwest
King County voter turnout hits record 86.6% in general election
Previous record 85% in 2012
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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic
Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.
Northwest
Exposures at homes, workplaces, community and social gatherings spread COVID-19
Public Health—Seattle & King County report breaks down exposure settings; answers questions about spread
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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.
Northwest
Inslee issues travel advisory for Washington
Joins Oregon and California governors asking residents to limit travel; self-quarantine
Northwest
‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19
Northwest
State health officials call for renewed efforts to combat COVID-19 as cases increase
Disease transmission at accelerated rate across Washington
Northwest
King County Elections expects initial results Tuesday from about 1 million ballots
Nearly 1.3 million ballots to be counted by end of week
Northwest
King County Library System hires director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Dominica Myers oversaw racial equity and social impact initiatives with Seattle Opera