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First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

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.

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive
Distancing efforts working and must continue in key Washington counties

Distancing efforts working and must continue in key Washington counties

New report shows individual, household efforts having a positive impact

Distancing efforts working and must continue in key Washington counties
Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

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.

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact

To work together on reopening economies, controlling COVID-19

  • Apr 13, 2020
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

$11 million available to help pay bills

  • Apr 13, 2020
PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County

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

A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin

  • Apr 10, 2020
The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County
A rendering of what the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s new 18-story, 400-room hotel resort will look like when it is expected to open in 2021, next to its main casino in Auburn. COURTESY IMAGE, Tribe/Smarthouse Creative

State Department of Commerce announces $5 million emergency response grant for tribes

All tribal communities across the state will have access to funding to help with COVID-19 response

A rendering of what the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s new 18-story, 400-room hotel resort will look like when it is expected to open in 2021, next to its main casino in Auburn. COURTESY IMAGE, Tribe/Smarthouse Creative
King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo

King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters

County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.

King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo
The National Guard helps out at a Second Harvest food warehouse this month in Eastern Washington. National Guard members also are assisting at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Second Harvest
The National Guard helps out at a Second Harvest food warehouse this month in Eastern Washington. National Guard members also are assisting at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Second Harvest
King County regional trails closed except for essential use

King County regional trails closed except for essential use

Green River, Interurban trails part of system

King County regional trails closed except for essential use
Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic

Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic

The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington breweries.

Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic
Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

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

  • Apr 7, 2020
Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop
Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response
Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response
First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.

Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage

Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage

Despite the department’s success with a one-man team, South King Fire is looking for the community’s help to sew gowns for first responders.

Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage
King County reduces jail population by more than 600

King County reduces jail population by more than 600

At facilities in Kent, Seattle

King County reduces jail population by more than 600
Drive-thru COVID-19 virus testing last week in the parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. A study by the University of Washington and UnitedHealth Group, conducted at Everett Clinic locations, found that a less-intrusive form of the coronavirus test would require fewer precautions by health care workers. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds

The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.

Drive-thru COVID-19 virus testing last week in the parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. A study by the University of Washington and UnitedHealth Group, conducted at Everett Clinic locations, found that a less-intrusive form of the coronavirus test would require fewer precautions by health care workers. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Life Care Center (LCC) of Kirkland is facing more than $600,000 in fines for its response to the COVID-19 outbreak in its facility. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response

The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.

Life Care Center (LCC) of Kirkland is facing more than $600,000 in fines for its response to the COVID-19 outbreak in its facility. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing
South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers
South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers