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King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream

‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus at Wednesday press conference

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream
King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, non-essential in-person meetings for March have been called off.

King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Rep. Schrier statement on House passage of coronavirus funding package

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., District 8, released the following statement after the House passed a spending package that will address the coronavirus and protect Americans:… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2020
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls

The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls

A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.

The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls
FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

Tenth coronavirus death reported in WA

Over 200 people are being supervised for possible virus exposure

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Cities of Kent, Covington keep close watch on coronavirus

Cities of Kent, Covington keep close watch on coronavirus

Mayor Ralph says ‘we are not seeing a need for a lot of the panic that is there’

Cities of Kent, Covington keep close watch on coronavirus
COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic

COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic

Those with underlying lung or immune system problems are more at risk for serious complications.

COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic
Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19

Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19

One staff member is at home recovering; 11 more tests are being examined.

Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19
Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.

More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response

Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.
State will waive make-up days if schools close for coronavirus

State will waive make-up days if schools close for coronavirus

But districts must try to find days for missed time

State will waive make-up days if schools close for coronavirus
Kentwood High, Covington Elementary to reopen Wednesday

Kentwood High, Covington Elementary to reopen Wednesday

‘Self-quarantined Kentwood family is not experiencing any further COVID-19 symptoms’

Kentwood High, Covington Elementary to reopen Wednesday
Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

The blood bank has lost 143 donations since March 1.

Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Mar 3, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

Two individuals who died on Feb. 26 were found to have had the coronavirus; Harborview Medical Center staff possibly exposed to the virus.

Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington
Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

  • Mar 3, 2020
Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood
Tell Sound Transit what you think of Kent/Des Moines light rail station design
Tell Sound Transit what you think of Kent/Des Moines light rail station design
Kent’s ShoWare Center operating losses near $5 million in 11 years

Kent’s ShoWare Center operating losses near $5 million in 11 years

City-owned arena lost $641,834 in 2019

Kent’s ShoWare Center operating losses near $5 million in 11 years
Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

The Tukwila USCIS office will be closed for two weeks

Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19
Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns

Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns

Kentwood High; Covington Elementary

  • Mar 2, 2020
Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns
At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

  • Mar 2, 2020
At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing