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Kirkland farmers markets are ready for shoppers
Both Kirkland Wednesday Market and Juanita Friday Market are practicing social distancing during their reopenings.
Business
Snoqualmie Casino reopens June 11 with social distancing, other safety measures
Staff report
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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.
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How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend
A conspiracy theory website ran pictures of North Bend locals, accusing them of being agitators.
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Kirkland Parks reopens tennis and pickleball courts, public restrooms over the weekend
The state recently approved King County’s application for a modified Phase One reopening.
Life
Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives
The Big Pitch competition, put on by TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), started about six months ago.
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Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral
Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called…
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City: Businesses in downtown, other commercial areas encouraged to remain closed through June 2
Update: Phase 1 businesses are now encouraged to reopen but remain vigilant.
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Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests
National Guard called to assist city.
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Update: Kirkland officials strongly encouraging residents to stay out of downtown area, waterfront parks after 1 p.m.
The recommendations are in response to a potential protest in Downtown Kirkland at 2 p.m.
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Businesses asked to close by 1 p.m., visitors to avoid commercial shopping areas
The City of Kirkland states it has received reports of being a possible target for looting
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How is COVID-19 impacting Kirkland?
King County has released city-specific data on case rates, unemployment filings and more.
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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.
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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
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Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1,…
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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2
Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.
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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…
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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions
Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.
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The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.
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Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’
Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.