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    Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1, state says.

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    File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo
    Rural King County mayors want state to let...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 28, 2020 4:00 pm

    Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

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    New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
    New dashboard shows how far along King County...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 28, 2020 2:25 pm

    The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in determining how many people are still being infected, and how quickly people are being tested.

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    Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo
    State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 27, 2020 3:10 pm

    Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

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    American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
    The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 24, 2020 1:00 pm

    State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.

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    Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’
    Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 23, 2020 1:30 am

    Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

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    The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo
    Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 9:36 pm

    The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.

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    Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)
    Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 9:30 pm

    During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.

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    Among the candidates for Washington state governor in 2020: (Top row, L-R): Omari Tahir Garrett, Winston Wilkes, Thor Amundson, Cameron Vessey, Martin ‘Iceman’ Wheeler, Ryan Ryals; (middle row L-R): Liz Hallock, Goodspaceguy, Gov. Jay Inslee, Don Rivers, Gene Hart; (bottom row L-R): Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, Alex Tsimerman, Cairo D’Almeida, Cregan Newhouse, Raul Garcia.
    GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 4:30 pm

    Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.

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    Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
    Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 19, 2020 1:20 pm

    ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.

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    State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
    State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 18, 2020 6:18 pm

    Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

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    Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo
    Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 16, 2020 2:00 pm

    Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.

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    State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
    State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 13, 2020 5:20 pm

    Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.

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    Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
    Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
    By Steve Hunter • May 13, 2020 10:41 am

    Regional Animal Services of King County leads raid; takes away 92 roosters

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    Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo
    Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 12, 2020 2:30 pm

    Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.

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    A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo: https://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/bloodworks-northwest-reports-drop-in-blood-donations-following-coronavirus-outbreak/
    Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 12, 2020 9:00 am

    Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.

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    Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald
    King County health officer directs residents to use...
    By Seattle Weekly • May 11, 2020 4:01 pm

    At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult

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    In this file photo, Margaret Hindle, a farmer with the SnoValley Tilth Experience Farming Project, walks along a row of purple cabbage, kale and broccoli at her plot near Carnation.
    Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 11, 2020 2:10 pm

    From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.

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    New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
    New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 8, 2020 2:30 pm

    The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients reported.

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    King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
    COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 8, 2020 5:30 am

    Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

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