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Initial state claims for unemployment benefits remain at historical highs
Published 10:50am Thursday, April 9, 2020
Third week in a row of record numbers
Read moreApril free state park days postponed
Published 1:30am Thursday, April 9, 2020
A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.
Read moreKing County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak
Published 1:30am Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.
Read moreRenton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic
Published 3:50pm Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington breweries.
Read moreInsurers should consider refunds of auto premiums to Washington drivers
Published 3:18pm Tuesday, April 7, 2020
State Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issues request
Read moreNo-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities
Published 8:30am Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Due to the school closure extension, the cancellation includes all practices, competitions, tournaments and championships, WIAA says.
Read moreFirst WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
Published 3:30pm Monday, April 6, 2020
The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.
Read moreStudents will not return to classrooms this school year
Published 11:20am Monday, April 6, 2020
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
Read moreKing County reduces jail population by more than 600
Published 10:46am Monday, April 6, 2020
At facilities in Kent, Seattle
Read moreNew self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds
Published 4:10pm Friday, April 3, 2020
The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.
Read moreLife Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response
Published 3:30pm Friday, April 3, 2020
The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.
Read moreGov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4
Published 5:07pm Thursday, April 2, 2020
As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in April.
Read moreUnemployment claims continue to climb
Published 1:30am Thursday, April 2, 2020
For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.
Read moreKing County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak
Published 4:05pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Advocacy organizations are adjusting their services to meet survivor needs
Read moreInslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment
Published 2:35pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.
Read moreEnumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus
Published 7:52pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Read moreState lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers
Published 2:20pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.
Read moreThank you grocery store clerks
Published 1:30pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.
Read moreFighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time
Published 1:10pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020
In the early 1930s, Dorothy Lucille used whatever she had on hand to patch and mend her family’s clothes during the Great Depression.
Read moreRetroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians
Published 11:23am Tuesday, March 31, 2020
State Employment Security Department commissioner releases details
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