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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid COVID-19
Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.
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Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.
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City shares May 20-27 traffic update
Totem Lake Park renovations and Cross Kirkland Corridor tweaks will have an effect.
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Kirkland plans for park reopenings, includes playgrounds and athletic field rentals
The opening of park facilities will align with the state four-phase reopening plan
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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.
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‘The Water Bearers’ damaged in DUI crash
The sculpture at David Brink Park saw extensive damage
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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.
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Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing provider
During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.
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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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Bellevue teacher arrested on child rape charges
A Bellevue School District teacher was arrested at his home May 14 on charges of child molestation, rape…
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EvergreenHealth Foundation receives $120,000 donation for ventilators
The donation was provided by Emerald Communities.
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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
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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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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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Pet-licensing late fees, rabies vaccination requirements waived in Kirkland
These changes are a response to the COVID-19 emergency proclamation.
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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
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Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.
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Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
Recipients include North Bend, Snoqualmie, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Bothell, Kenmore, Carnation, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah.
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New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…
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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.