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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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What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?
Residents on both sides of the water reported hearing the big bang.
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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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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.
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31
Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.
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COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.
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State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Consumers could get relief on the individual health insurance market
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Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.
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COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says
Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.
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Inslee to loosen restrictions on outdoor recreation: “Data, not dates, determine how we act”
Boat ramps, trailheads and golf courses can reopen with social-distancing measures in place.