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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

The fine is nearly $10,000.

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

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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.

Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.

COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

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COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of…

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo: https://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/bloodworks-northwest-reports-drop-in-blood-donations-following-coronavirus-outbreak/

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Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized

Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…

KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

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KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy…

Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo

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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…

Unemployment claims continue to climb

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Unemployment claims continue to climb

For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.

Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

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

The 2020 census form will look very similar to this sample document. Image courtesy U.S. Census Bureau

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Don’t forget to take the census

Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.

Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time

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Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time

In the early 1930s, Dorothy Lucille used whatever she had on hand to patch and mend her family’s…

Property tax deadline extended to June

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Property tax deadline extended to June

This only affects those who pay their property taxes themselves.

KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread

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KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread

Libraries will close tonight, March 13, at 6 p.m., and are planned to reopen April 13.

CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington

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CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington

Federal Way, Bonney Lake, Puyallup and Enumclaw are some of the places people can go to get tested.

White nationalism comes to Renton

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White nationalism comes to Renton

Let’s just get down to brass tacks — Patriot Front is a vile organization.

Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment

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Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment

Sharon Hunter said the horses would be staying on the land for just a few weeks — but…

Theodore Hill Jr. fought in several of the Civil War’s most famous battles, surviving to eventually settle down in the Buckley area.

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A day in the life of a Union soldier, Part I

A rare piece of history fell into The Courier-Herald’s lap in November 1969 — a Civil War diary.

Read, and reflect on freedom

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Read, and reflect on freedom

It’s one of my favorite weeks of the year.

File photo                                The Green River Queen is the star of Black Diamond’s Labor Days parade, and is expected to once again make an appearance.

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Don’t miss Black Diamond’s Labor Day

Labor Day isn’t just the starting bell for the school year — it’s also when Black Diamond throws…