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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

Now is the time to be kind to each other | Windows and Mirrors

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Now is the time to be kind to each other | Windows and Mirrors

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, it is important for us to be there for others in our communities.

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.

A shot of downtown Kirkland. Samantha St. John of the city’s chamber of commerce said that Kirkland’s business community is likely being more detrimentally affected than others on the Eastside due to the city’s often being deemed the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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‘We’re just kind of in limbo’: Eastside businesses feeling significant economic effects amid coronavirus pandemic

Eastside chamber representatives discuss the states of their business communities.

King County’s new Issaquah quarantine location on March 16, 2020. The County is leasing the former Holiday Inn motel as a quarantine site for coronavirus patient. Natalie DeFord / Staff Photo.

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New quarantine locations to open on Eastside

Public Health Seattle & King County announced new quarantine sites in Issaquah and Bellevue.

Volodymyr Kvarshuk conducted his scheme at the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond. Jake Berg/staff photo

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Former Microsoft employee convicted of 18 federal felonies

The software engineer stole more than $10 million from the company.

Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state

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Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state

The orders are an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Redmond City Hall. File photo

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Redmond City Hall closes for one week

The closure extends from March 13-20.

Saint Katherine’s Orthodox Church in Kirkland, WA, on March 12, 2020. Mitchell Atencio/Staff Photo

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How are faith communities responding to the coronavirus pandemic?

Faith leaders from the Eastside are working to reschedule or digitize events and services in response to the…

Real estate: coronavirus, mortgage rates and inventory

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Real estate: coronavirus, mortgage rates and inventory

As the virus has spread across the world the Federal Reserve has issued a surprise interest rate cut.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about closing all schools for six weeks in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy of tvw.org

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Governor closes all King, Snohomish and Pierce schools through April 24

Local school districts already had announced multiple week closures due to COVID-19.

LWSD closes March 12-27

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LWSD closes March 12-27

LWSD closes due to growing COVID-19 concerns.

Station 13 of the Redmond Fire District. The station is set to be open and back to normal operations on the morning of March 14. Jake Berg/staff photo

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Redmond medics set to be released from quarantine

Six Redmond medics under quarantine will be released this week, while one awaits test results.

The entrance to Emerald Heights Retirement Home. Jake Berg/staff photo

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Three Redmond adult care facilities confirm COVID-19 cases

Emerald Heights Retirement Center, Aegis Living Marymoor and Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center all have at least one…

Libraries are the place to go according to poll

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Libraries are the place to go according to poll

Library will host short film festival on March 20.

Tim Killian, a public liaison for the Life Care Center, spoke at a press conference on March 7. This is the first time Life Care, whose Kirkland location has been linked with most coronavirus cases in the U.S., has publicly addressed the situation. Screenshot from livestream

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Life Care Center of Kirkland breaks silence at Saturday press conference

A public liaison for the center shedded light on resources, confirmed cases, employees and more.

Cancels, closures across Redmond due to Eastside outbreak

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Cancels, closures across Redmond due to Eastside outbreak

Teen center and community center closed until further notice.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.