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Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response

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Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response

Some work will continue

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

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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.

Students will not return to classrooms this school year

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Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.

Redmond Middle School student raises money for low-income families

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Redmond Middle School student raises money for low-income families

Om Shah, 13, created a GoFundMe to support the Seattle Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference April 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s Facebook page)

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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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Holmen named new superintendent for LWSD

Dr. Jon Holmen will replace Dr. Jane Stavem, who has resigned from the district and is moving to…

King County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak

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King County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak

Advocacy organizations are adjusting their services to meet survivor needs

Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment

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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.

Amazon.com still has listings for medical equipment, but the website includes a caveat and other protections to ensure equipment is supplied to those who need it. Screenshot

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Five businesses warned for price gouging

Ferguson sent cease and desist letters to five businesses, including one in Issaquah.

County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare

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County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare

For first responders and other essential workers during COVID-19 crisis

State legislators discussed COVID-19 impacts during a East King Chambers Coalition webinar on March 31 moderated by Kate Riley of The Seattle Times. Screenshot

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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.

Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians

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Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians

State Employment Security Department commissioner releases details

State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks

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State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks

Scammers already targeting COVID-19 payments

Gov. Jay Inslee is pictured March 28 at a field hospital set up at the CenturyLink Field Event Center to address non-COVID-19 medical needs. (Photo courtesy of Jay Inslee’s Twitter feed)

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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.

New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

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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

Thank you grocery store clerks

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Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows COVID-19, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

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Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

With links to official information.

UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

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UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

Who should get tested? Who can get coronavirus? Staying at home key to stop spreading

Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

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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.

King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

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King County and Seattle expand COVID-19 emergency shelter and housing response

Additional sites throughout county