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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties
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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.
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Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests
National Guard called to assist city.
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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.
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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
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Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1,…
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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer
Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’
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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2
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
The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…
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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.
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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions
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
The fine is nearly $10,000.
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State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.
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The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
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’
Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.
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Kenmore shares update on West Sammamish River Bridge construction, Memorial Day
No construction is scheduled for Saturday (May 23) through Monday (May 25).
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How to report unemployment fraud
The Snoqualmie Police Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) have seen a dramatic rise in…
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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid COVID-19
Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.
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Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County
Hub collects links for more than 300 local resources for people affected by virus.
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Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.