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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Hardwood Classic tips off after coronavirus outbreak

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Hardwood Classic tips off after coronavirus outbreak

By Benjamin Olson and Andy Nystrom

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

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This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.

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No changes to state basketball tournament schedules after coronavirus outbreak

State boys and girls basketball Hardwood Classic tournaments in Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane will remain on schedule this…

Most school events, including sports practices, on schedule after coronavirus outbreak

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Most school events, including sports practices, on schedule after coronavirus outbreak

All the school districts in the Reporter’s coverage areas — Northshore, Lake Washington, Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island and…

Gov. Inslee is cordially invited to Kirkland, Eastside

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Gov. Inslee is cordially invited to Kirkland, Eastside

We need the governor here to know we’re a priority, not in Olympia or on cable news channels.

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

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Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

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The state has too much money and it’s a problem

With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it

Mustangs earn all-league hoops honors

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Mustangs earn all-league hoops honors

Redmond’s Aidan Rolfs (pictured at left) was a second-team all-4A KingCo boys basketball selection and brothers Nathan Miller…

18-year-old arrested for stealing gifts for Valentine’s Day | Police blotter

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18-year-old arrested for stealing gifts for Valentine’s Day | Police blotter

The Redmond police blotter for Feb. 10-16.

Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

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Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Business

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

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Victim withdraws cash and mails it to address in a shoe box | Police Blotter

Police blotter.

Scoring soccer honors

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Scoring soccer honors

Redmond goalkeeper Sarah Thomas, right, was selected as a 4A All-State Girls Soccer honorable mention by the Washington…

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

Become an expert to recession proof your career

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Become an expert to recession proof your career

If you’ve lived in the Puget Sound area long enough you probably know that in a “down” economy,…

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Bear Creek boys advance to state regionals

With a 59-49 victory over Cedar Park Christian on Feb. 22, the Bear Creek boys basketball team advances…