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King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters
County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.
Northwest
National Guard helps pack boxes at Kent warehouse for food banks
Members assist Northwest Harvest
Northwest
King County regional trails closed except for essential use
Green River, Interurban trails part of system
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
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Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response
Some work will continue
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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.
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Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage
Despite the department’s success with a one-man team, South King Fire is looking for the community’s help to…
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Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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
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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.
Business
Five businesses warned for price gouging
Ferguson sent cease and desist letters to five businesses, including one in Issaquah.
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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus
Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
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County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare
For first responders and other essential workers during COVID-19 crisis