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Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service

President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.

Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service
UPDATED: Kent School District to provide free meal sites for kids during closure

UPDATED: Kent School District to provide free meal sites for kids during closure

Breakfast and lunch available to any child ages 1-18 years

UPDATED: Kent School District to provide free meal sites for kids during closure
Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30

Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30

The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However, this year the Washington State Department of… Continue reading

Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30
Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference from March 20, 2020, on TVW.

Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously

At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference from March 20, 2020, on TVW.
Sound Transit to suspend fares on all transit modes until further notice
Sound Transit to suspend fares on all transit modes until further notice
King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update

King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update

100 new cases reported Friday by Public Health – Seattle & King County

King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update
Coronavirus causes heavy job losses nationwide in hotel industry

Coronavirus causes heavy job losses nationwide in hotel industry

4 million jobs already lost or on verge of being eliminated

Coronavirus causes heavy job losses nationwide in hotel industry
Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

Pivots services to greatest need during COVID-19

Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

New unemployment claims increased over 116 percent during week of March 8-14

During the week of March 8-14, 14,154 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Employment Security Department (ESD) which was an increase of… Continue reading

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

King County Metro cancels fares

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

City should focus on the real problem, a health crisis

It is time for the city officials of Kent to stop their nimby approach to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Judge denies restraining order). We… Continue reading

Some good advice in the fight against infection

School closings, sports event cancellations, food hoarding. … We live in a new Coronavirus-induced world. Yet some personal health facts remain unchanged. The Centers for… Continue reading

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains
Murray asks government watchdog to investigate Trump administration’s testing missteps

Murray asks government watchdog to investigate Trump administration’s testing missteps

Claims delays in developing, deploying testing for coronavirus

Murray asks government watchdog to investigate Trump administration’s testing missteps
AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

Washingtonians should be skeptical of claims about virus

AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services

Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services

Seeks to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers

Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services
Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus

Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus

Now, more than ever, nonprofits need gifts of time and money

Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus
KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers

KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers

System will resume purchasing new eBooks from Macmillan and its publishing imprints

KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers
Sen. Karen Keiser with page Amber Bird. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State LSS

Kent teen serves as page for Sen. Keiser in Olympia

Amber Bird, 15, of Kent, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of March 6. Pages are typically sponsored by the… Continue reading

Sen. Karen Keiser with page Amber Bird. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State LSS
Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships

High school seniors encouraged to apply; deadline is April 1

Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships