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King County calls on faith leaders for message of unity

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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.

The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington

Judges will focus on bail hearings under emergency COVID-19 rules.

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                Boon Boona Coffee in downtown Renton is well-known for its large cafe space, but owner Efrem Fesaha has found a creative way to keep people to to-go orders only, putting a table right at the door. The order from the Governor hasn’t been easy for small businesses in Renton, and many are just taking it day to day and hoping for financial relief from local and regional leaders.

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Renton communities reach out during shut-in

Local organizations, volunteers and businesses try to make the best of quarantine

CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

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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.

Renton and AARP team up for seniors

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Renton and AARP team up for seniors

New fitness park to funded and will open late in the summer

Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

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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.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County Metro cancels fares

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses

King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56

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King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56

Number of county cases up 44 to 562

How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?

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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.

renton city hall

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Councilmember Văn proposes eviction moratorium

Renton City Council hosts first online only meeting during pandemic

Renton School District employees hand out bagged lunches to families while schools remain shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Pictured: Campbell Hill Elementary School cook Annette Livingston. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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COVID-19 in Renton – What you need to know

Updates: Renton closes playgrounds, sports fields, restaurants and bars doing to-go orders and statewide moratorium on evictions

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

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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.

Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response

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Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response

Site of former Econo Lodge motel | VIDEO

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi is closed until April 2020 due to public-health concerns. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

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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…

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

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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.

King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

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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.

Gun stores across King County are experiencing a run on ammunition. File photo

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Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper

Gun owners are flocking to stores to buy ammunition.

Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

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Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Closure is for two weeks effective 3 p.m. Tuesday

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

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Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.