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File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo
Rural King County mayors want state to let...
By Aaron Kunkler • May 28, 2020 4:00 pm

Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

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Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley...
May 28, 2020 3:05 pm

4-mile stretch of highway

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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
New dashboard shows how far along King County...
By Ray Miller-Still • May 28, 2020 2:25 pm

The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in determining how many people are still being infected, and how quickly people are being tested.

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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental...
By Aaron Kunkler • May 28, 2020 2:10 pm

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

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Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo
State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart...
By Jerry Cornfield and Joseph Thompson Herald writers • May 27, 2020 3:10 pm

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating...
By Ray Miller-Still • May 27, 2020 1:00 pm

The fine is nearly $10,000.

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State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
By Aaron Kunkler • May 26, 2020 3:20 pm

The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.

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American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • May 24, 2020 1:00 pm

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’
Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and...
By Ray Miller-Still • May 23, 2020 1:30 am

Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

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The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo
Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 9:36 pm

The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.

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Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)
Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing...
By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 9:30 pm

During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.

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Among the candidates for Washington state governor in 2020: (Top row, L-R): Omari Tahir Garrett, Winston Wilkes, Thor Amundson, Cameron Vessey, Martin ‘Iceman’ Wheeler, Ryan Ryals; (middle row L-R): Liz Hallock, Goodspaceguy, Gov. Jay Inslee, Don Rivers, Gene Hart; (bottom row L-R): Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, Alex Tsimerman, Cairo D’Almeida, Cregan Newhouse, Raul Garcia.
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid...
By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 4:30 pm

Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.

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Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County
Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub...
By Blake Peterson • May 21, 2020 3:50 pm

Hub collects links for more than 300 local resources for people affected by virus.

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Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain
Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain
By Steve Hunter • May 21, 2020 1:45 pm

Mother duck appreciates effort

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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern |...
May 20, 2020 4:21 pm

12 deaths in April across state

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Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response
Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant...
May 19, 2020 3:02 pm

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
By Ray Miller-Still • May 19, 2020 1:20 pm

ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.

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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • May 18, 2020 6:18 pm

Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

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COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair
COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair
By Ray Miller-Still • May 18, 2020 2:40 pm

The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of the Expo Center’s operating funds.

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A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald
King County directive to wear face coverings in...
May 18, 2020 2:37 pm

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

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