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King County suspends work release program

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King County suspends work release program

Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic

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Temporary signs allowed in Kirkland during COVID-19 emergency

The new conditions are effective immediately.

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

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King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative

King County reduces district court operations

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King County reduces district court operations

The reductions are in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

King County Metro announced reduced services after ridership fell 60 percent in response to coronavirus. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Gov. Inslee to address public at 5:30 p.m. Monday

Governor expected to lay out enhanced strategies to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service

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President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.

Kirkland PD car. File photo

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Kirkland police adjusts protocols to protect community, officers amid pandemic

Police Chief Cherie Harris recently announced changes.

AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

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AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

Washingtonians should be skeptical of claims about virus

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

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Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages

Kirkland City Hall. Mitchell Atencio/staff photo

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Kirkland suspends parking time limits and fees during COVID-19 pandemic

Enforcement is still in effect for vehicles parked in disabled parking spaces without disabled permits, and those illegally…

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County Metro cancels fares

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

Male hits pedestrian in face with wrench | Police blotter

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Male hits pedestrian in face with wrench | Police blotter

Police blotter for March 5-11.

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…

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

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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.

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Kirkland business receives national recognition for fourth year in a row

The Well Staged Home received the recognition for its customer service.

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.