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Unemployment claims continue to climb
For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.
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Renton suspends water shutoffs, waives utility late fee payments
Renton City Council continued discussions of how to help the city during the coronavirus pandemic, and how to…
Business
Renton grocery store and restaurant take-out info
Right now is the time to support small businesses, as previously reported on here. But it’s also a…
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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.
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King County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man after I-5 standoff in Kent
Incident began in Issaquah early Tuesday morning
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State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers
Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.
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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement
“Thousands of calls” from residents concerned about businesses and people not following restrictions.
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6 deaths so far in Kent, 4 in Renton, 3 in Auburn from COVID-19
Latest King County results from Public Health—Seattle & King County
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COVID-19 testing site for first responders to open in Covington this week
Testing is by appointment only and not open to the general public.
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
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3-year-old boy seriously injured in Kent crash
Single-car wreck along Interstate 5 early Monday morning
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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.
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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…
Northwest
New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic
But heath officials say more progress needed | Public Health – Seattle King County
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Mountain View Fire and Rescue seeks levy on Aug. 4 primary ballot
Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.
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City of Kent loses third attempt to halt King County quarantine facility
Judge rules city permits not needed for emergency use of former motel, but will be for future plans
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Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers
State officials say they had to be “creative” to obtain protective equipment in global demand.
Northwest
Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19
Slight decrease in rate of new coronavirus cases, but residents must continue to hunker down.
Business
Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn extends closure through at least April 14
Tribe had hoped for March 31 reopening