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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19
Published 1:57pm Tuesday, April 21, 2020
First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities
Read moreState processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits
Published 3:01pm Monday, April 20, 2020
Employment Security Department had challenges with the volume
Read moreHow will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time
Published 10:45pm Sunday, April 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.
Read moreFerry schedule tightens further, but some hope in horizon
Published 8:55pm Friday, April 17, 2020
“We don’t make these decisions lightly,” said Amy Scarton, head of Washington State Ferries.
Read moreRenton officials outline requests for King County’s use of local hotel as shelter
Published 2:40pm Friday, April 17, 2020
200 individuals from Seattle homeless shelters have been moved to the Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton.
Read moreBoeing to resume Washington airplane production next week
Published 3:45pm Thursday, April 16, 2020
More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work at the Everett campus starting Monday.
Read moreVehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak
Published 11:22am Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thieves stole 61 vehicles in 48-hour period this week
Read moreInslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
Published 8:30pm Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.
Read moreInslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners
Published 8:22pm Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.
Read moreFirst round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive
Published 5:30pm Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.
Read moreLatest COVID-19 death tolls and positive tests in King County
Published 4:00pm Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19, down from an average of 2.7 persons ... Read more
KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration
Published 1:30am Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy King County Library System
Read moreUp to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
Published 1:03pm Monday, April 13, 2020
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.
Read morePSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
Published 10:25am Monday, April 13, 2020
$11 million available to help pay bills
Read moreHow using a face mask to cover my Asian face could put me in danger
Published 1:20pm Thursday, April 9, 2020
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted.
Read moreInitial 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
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