News
King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters
County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.
Business
Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic
The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington…
Northwest
Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop
Demand expected to double this week to 1.6 million people in need
Northwest
Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response
Some work will continue
News
First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.
News
Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
News
New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds
The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.
News
Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response
The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.
News
Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19
The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to…
News
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4
As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in…
News
South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers
Police given peace of mind amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Northwest
King County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak
Advocacy organizations are adjusting their services to meet survivor needs
News
Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment
The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.
Northwest
County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare
For first responders and other essential workers during COVID-19 crisis
News
State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers
Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.
Northwest
Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians
State Employment Security Department commissioner releases details
Northwest
State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks
Scammers already targeting COVID-19 payments
Northwest
Amazon says its taking ‘extreme measures to ensure the safety of employees’ at Kent site
Fulfillment Center employee tested positive for COVID-19; facility remains open
News
Don’t forget to take the census
Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.