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Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
Regional Animal Services of King County leads raid; takes away 92 roosters
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Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.
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Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits
State Employment Security Department launches program
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Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.
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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.
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UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
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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…
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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’
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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.
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Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting
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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.
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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.
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Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state
Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M
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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
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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.
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Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
$12 million from U.S. Department of Labor to help unemployed workers
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MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients
Up to 50 percent of appointments system-wide went virtual in March
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Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units
Nursing homes in Tacoma, Shoreline, Bellingham to handle patients from other locations
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State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed
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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.