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Local behavioral health facility gets $2 million grant to serve youth
The recipient, Consejo Counseling and Referral Service, will now be able to serve 1,000 youth per year
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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.
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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…
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Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1
Reduced rate of $1 on Link, $2 on Sounder as free rides to end
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Candidates file for Renton legislative seats
A glimpse at the August primary for Districts 11, 37, 41, 47 and 5.
Business
Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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I-5 closures set in Kent for Federal Way Link construction
May 18-21 along southbound lanes near former Midway Landfill
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Renton officials call for July 9 closure of downtown homeless shelter
King County shelter at Red Lion Inn has seen 79% increase in emergency calls for violence, drugs and…
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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
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Renton hires new public works director
The Renton City Council has confirmed Mayor Armondo Pavone’s appointment of Martin Pastucha as the city’s new public…
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King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder
Eddie Sulcer known to have ties in Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, Lakewood, Puyallup
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Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
Regional Animal Services of King County leads raid; takes away 92 roosters
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Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.
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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.
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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
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South King County cities to receive millions in COVID-19 relief funds
Federal Way, Renton, Enumclaw, Kent, Auburn among cities to benefit from Washington State Department of Commerce CARES Act.
Sports
Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
No fans initially at Auburn track; fans can wager from home
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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…
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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.
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Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’