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    The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
    Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 6, 2020 1:30 am

    Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

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    A screenshot of the video circulating on twitter showing a Bellevue Police Officer restraining a woman and forcing her to the ground. The video is now identified as an incident from Dec. 23, 2018.
    Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed...
    By Haley Ausbun • June 5, 2020 1:30 am

    Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called the video of the officer’s actions “disturbing” but “reasonable for the resistance he was faced with.”

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    King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
    King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws...
    By Seattle Weekly • June 4, 2020 11:28 am

    Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

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    Up in the air, these two rescue dogs did just fine as they made their way from La Paz, Mexico, to Renton, Washington. Photo courtesy of Pilots N Paws
    Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a...
    By Haley Ausbun • June 2, 2020 4:30 pm

    Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.

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    King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
    King County could be in Phase 2 in...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 2, 2020 2:00 pm

    The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

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    Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo
    New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King...
    By Jerry Cornfield • May 30, 2020 5:30 pm

    All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

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    This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. Courtesy photo
    Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested...
    By Rachel Riley • May 30, 2020 4:40 pm

    Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.

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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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    King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO
    King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police...
    By Seattle Weekly • May 29, 2020 11:39 am

    Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

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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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    As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
    As sales tax plummets in King County, mental...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 28, 2020 2:10 pm

    County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

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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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    Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
    Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 27, 2020 1:00 pm

    The fine is nearly $10,000.

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    State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
    State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 26, 2020 3:20 pm

    The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.

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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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