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King County Metro cancels fares

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses

COURTESY FAIR PHOTO, Patrick Hagerty

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State Spring Fair canceled due to coronavirus pandemic

Refunds will be made available

Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not

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Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not

Public Health - Seattle & King County issues reminders

Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds                                COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

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Western Hockey League announces conclusion of regular season

Still hopes to have playoffs; Kent-based Thunderbirds qualify for postseason

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

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Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

Most donation stations will remain open.

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…

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

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Thunderbirds close hockey office, store; release players to go home

WHL season remains suspended

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

Opinion

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

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.

Auburn City Hall. FILE PHOTO

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City of Auburn closes City Hall and Annex Service Center to public

Remote services available; residents encouraged to attend council meetings online or by phone

Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

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Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Closure is for two weeks effective 3 p.m. Tuesday

Billy Jack Newman tends to quietness at the Rail Hop’n Brewing Co. on Auburn’s West Main Street. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

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Inslee calls for statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits

Governor’s emergency proclamation mandates immediate two-week closure of all venues and recreational facilities, as well as additional limits…

Rock Group STYX, from left: Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips, Todd Sucherman, Tommy Shaw, James “J.Y.” Young and Lawrence Gowan. COURTESY PHOTO, Rick Diamond/Getty Images for STYX)

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State Fair welcomes classic rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon on Sept. 23

Legendary rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon perform at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup on Wednesday, Sept.…

Business

SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by the coronavirus

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses…

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

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Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

The virus continues to spread as state and local authorities take further measures to fight it.

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Auburn Parks, Arts & Rec | Updated facility closures

The following is an update from the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department as it deals with coronavirus pandemic.

Business

Comcast boosts access of discounted internet for low-income Auburn residents

Comcast Washington is offering free service and faster internet speeds to help Auburn families deal with the coronavirus…

Muckleshoot Casino playing 250-person limit

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Muckleshoot Casino playing 250-person limit

Gaming tribes in Washington take steps to protect tribal and non-tribal communities from the impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?