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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

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April 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.

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King 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.

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Renton 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.

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Insurers should consider refunds of auto premiums to Washington drivers

Published 3:18pm Tuesday, April 7, 2020

State Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issues request

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No-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.

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First 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.

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Students 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.

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King County reduces jail population by more than 600

Published 10:46am Monday, April 6, 2020

At facilities in Kent, Seattle

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New 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.

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Life 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.

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Gov. 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.

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Unemployment 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.

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King 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

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Inslee 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.

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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

Published 7:52pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

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State 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.

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Thank you grocery store clerks

Published 1:30pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

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Fighting 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.

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Retroactive 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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