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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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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
12 deaths in April across state
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Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response
Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe
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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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King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18
Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19
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Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1
Reduced rate of $1 on Link, $2 on Sounder as free rides to end
Business
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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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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Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors
Justices consider cases in which three Washington state residents went rogue and didn’t vote for Clinton.
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King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder
Eddie Sulcer known to have ties in Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, Lakewood, Puyallup
Northwest
Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits
State Employment Security Department launches program
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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.
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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
Northwest
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Business
Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey
Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
Opinion
Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial
When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…
Northwest
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.
Northwest
Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state
Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M