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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.

Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
William (Bill) Edward | Obituary

William (Bill) Edward | Obituary

William (Bill) Edward Raschkow, 84, a longtime Auburn, Wash., resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at Angel Haven Estates in Auburn… Continue reading

William (Bill) Edward | Obituary
Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities

Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19
PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts

PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts

Donations to help community groups, food banks during COVID-19 pandemic

PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts
Allstate Agency owners give $120,000 grant to Northwest food banks

Allstate Agency owners give $120,000 grant to Northwest food banks

The Allstate Foundation will donate $20,000 to Northwest Harvest

Allstate Agency owners give $120,000 grant to Northwest food banks
State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

Employment Security Department had challenges with the volume

State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits
Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

Remarks come on Senate floor: ‘We need the media. …and need to help them’

Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic
Regional Animal Services of King County joins effort to help pet owners in need
Regional Animal Services of King County joins effort to help pet owners in need
Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

Kent-Meridian High School student describes impact of COVID-19 outbreak

Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020
Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo
Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)

Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners

The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.

Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)
First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive
Members of the National Guard pack food boxes on Monday at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest
Members of the National Guard pack food boxes on Monday at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest
Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact

To work together on reopening economies, controlling COVID-19

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

$11 million available to help pay bills

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County
The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County
Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year

Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year

Graduation ceremonies may be changed to virtual ceremonies and/or delayed

Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year
April free state park days postponed

April free state park days postponed

A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.

April free state park days postponed