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King County suspends work release program
Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic
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King County COVID-19 death total hits 87
Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative
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Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.
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King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19
Jails already seeing a significant decrease in inmates from 1,940 to 1,766 between March 1-19, with more cuts…
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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.
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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.
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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
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90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19
Geneva Wood remains in isolation at Harborview Medical Center.
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Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains
New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages
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CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19
Staff members assisted in spreading coronavirus throughout long-term care facilities.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
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Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response
Site of former Econo Lodge motel | VIDEO
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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…
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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.
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How are faith communities responding to the coronavirus pandemic?
Faith leaders from the Eastside are working to reschedule or digitize events and services in response to the…
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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses
Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.
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Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state
The orders are an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Patient flees Kent quarantine facility, hops northbound bus
City officials upset about county’s handling and security of the motel-turned-isolation center | VIDEOS
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Inslee announces major school closures for a month
Districts work to find resources and help for lower-income, working families