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COVID-19 death tolls on Eastside highest in Kirkland, Redmond
The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19,…
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Bellevue police town hall addresses racism stemming from COVID-19 outbreak
The virtual meeting was also translated into Mandarin.
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KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration
Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy…
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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.
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DigiPen serves up hot food and more for school community with DragonDrop
The new delivery service was started in response to the COVID-19 outbreak as a way to serve students…
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April free state park days postponed
A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.
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King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters
County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.
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Helland named new director of planning and community development for Redmond
Helland previously served as deputy planning director and interim planning director after Erika Vandenbrande retired in January.
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King County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak
Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.
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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.
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Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
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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.
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New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds
The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.
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Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response
The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.
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Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19
The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to…
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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…
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South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers
Police given peace of mind amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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Eastsiders utilize technology to keep things running during COVID-19 outbreak
Technology and online habits have allowed businesses, city governments, nonprofits and residents to keep going while maintaining social…
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Unemployment claims continue to climb
For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.