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Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses
Numbers like this haven’t been seen since height of the Great Recession.
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Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing
Seattle mayor says in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the public cannot allow gatherings at…
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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
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King County calls on faith leaders for message of unity
Public Health – Seattle & King County hosted a diversity of faith leaders for a press conference.
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State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington
Judges will focus on bail hearings under emergency COVID-19 rules.
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90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19
Geneva Wood remains in isolation at Harborview Medical Center.
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Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains
New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages
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CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19
Staff members assisted in spreading coronavirus throughout long-term care facilities.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
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King County Metro cancels fares
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses
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How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?
Answers and resources are short in short supply right now, but fire academies are still planned.
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Kenmore enacts emergency, temporary moratorium on residential tenant evictions
The rule lasts until April 24 but might be subjected to an extension.
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Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns
Most donation stations will remain open.
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A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.
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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…
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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions
Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.
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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses
Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.
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New quarantine locations to open on Eastside
Public Health Seattle & King County announced new quarantine sites in Issaquah and Bellevue.
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Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper
Gun owners are flocking to stores to buy ammunition.