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Renton Reporter to suspend print publication

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Renton Reporter must also adapt in…

At St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw, a patient is taken from an ambulance through a small door marked “decontamination” on March 23. It was unclear whether the patient was suspected of being infected with COVID-19. (Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing)

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King County releases breakdown data of COVID-19 cases, deaths

Washington’s virus-related death toll surpasses 129 as of Wednesday, March 25.

Sen. Hasegawa announces re-election bid for Legislature

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Sen. Hasegawa announces re-election bid for Legislature

11th District includes parts of Renton, Kent

Former Kent pro soccer team owner to face Kirkland rape charge

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Former Kent pro soccer team owner to face Kirkland rape charge

Dion Earl extradited from Arizona while doing time for sexual assault

Entrance to the Tukwila Library branch of the King County Library System on March 17. KCLS announced March 13 that it would be closed until April at earliest in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitchell Atencio/staff photo

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KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic

KCLS is dedicating more time and content to digital services while unable to open its physical locations.

King County suspends work release program

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King County suspends work release program

Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

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King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

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Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.

King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19

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King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19

Jails already seeing a significant decrease in inmates from 1,940 to 1,766 between March 1-19, with more cuts…

Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Gov. Inslee to address public at 5:30 p.m. Monday

Governor expected to lay out enhanced strategies to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

Joint statement from the mayors of Auburn, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Tukwila, Enumclaw, Algona and Pacific was issued Sunday, March 22, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Courtesy of City of Kent

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South King County mayors: Please stay home, follow best practices

Update - 6 p.m. Monday, March 23

Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service

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President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference from March 20, 2020, on TVW.

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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously

At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.

Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

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Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

Retail establishments get the green light to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila closes because of coronavirus

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Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila closes because of coronavirus

Reopening date remains to be determined

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.

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

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