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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities

PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts

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PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts

Donations to help community groups, food banks during COVID-19 pandemic

Auburn Riverside’s Camden Heilborn to play volleyball at Western Washington

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Auburn Riverside’s Camden Heilborn to play volleyball at Western Washington

Will join sister Calley Heilborn at Bellingham school

State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

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State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

Employment Security Department had challenges with the volume

Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

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Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

Remarks come on Senate floor: ‘We need the media. …and need to help them’

Regional Animal Services of King County joins effort to help pet owners in need

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Regional Animal Services of King County joins effort to help pet owners in need

Locations to pick up food for pets

VRFA fire and rescue blotter | April 15

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VRFA fire and rescue blotter | April 15

A sampling of 240 calls April 6-12

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Auburn Food Bank will hold drive-by food drive April 18

The Auburn Food Bank is holding a “drive by food drive” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April…

Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)

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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners

The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

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First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.

City of Auburn cancels Petpalooza 2020

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City of Auburn cancels Petpalooza 2020

Was scheduled for May 16

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

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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.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact

To work together on reopening economies, controlling COVID-19

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

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PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

$11 million available to help pay bills

The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County

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The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County

A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin

April free state park days postponed

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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.

VRFA fire and rescue blotter | April 8

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VRFA fire and rescue blotter | April 8

A sampling of 233 calls March 30-April 5

King County’s North Seattle isolation and quarantine site on April 8. The North Seattle/Aurora facility is located at 1132 N 128th St. in Seattle. It features six modular units with a total capacity of 23 people. Corey Morris/staff photo

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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.

Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

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Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

Demand expected to double this week to 1.6 million people in need