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In this file photo, Margaret Hindle, a farmer with the SnoValley Tilth Experience Farming Project, walks along a row of purple cabbage, kale and broccoli at her plot near Carnation.

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Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19

From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.

Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

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Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

Recipients include North Bend, Snoqualmie, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Bothell, Kenmore, Carnation, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah.

80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

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80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

Officials reminded people to keep a safe distance from others, on what may be the warmest days so…

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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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…

King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

Sheri Bebbington says technology was her lifeline when she was in isolation at St. Joseph Medical Center undergoing a clinical drug study for COVID-19. Courtesy photo

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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’

What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?

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What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?

Residents on both sides of the water reported hearing the big bang.

Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

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Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

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Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo

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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo

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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.

Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo

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$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit

Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

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Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission

Visitors, staff, and administration are screened at Enumclaw’s St. Elizabeth Hospital entrances for any signs of COVID-19. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

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Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County

Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement May 1, 2020.

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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.

Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

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Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.

COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

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COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.

A screenshot from the SanMar website.

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Island T-shirt mogul shifts to mask production

SanMar is keeping its 4,000 employee workforce going during pandemic.

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Bellevue quarantine site on hold

Sufficient capacity countywide means the Eastgate site won’t open yet.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.

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Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order

He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.