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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

Entrance to the Tukwila Library branch of the King County Library System on March 17. KCLS announced March 13 that it would be closed until April at earliest in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitchell Atencio/staff photo

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KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic

KCLS is dedicating more time and content to digital services while unable to open its physical locations.

Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

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Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

Federal funds for hairdressers, high tech coders and others

King County suspends work release program

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King County suspends work release program

Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic

City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex

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City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex

Due to governor’s orders

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

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King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative

King County reduces district court operations

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King County reduces district court operations

The reductions are in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

King County Metro announced reduced services after ridership fell 60 percent in response to coronavirus. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Gov. Inslee to address public at 5:30 p.m. Monday

Governor expected to lay out enhanced strategies to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

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

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President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

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

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County Metro cancels fares

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

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

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Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

Most donation stations will remain open.

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

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To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

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Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

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Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Closure is for two weeks effective 3 p.m. Tuesday

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

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Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

The virus continues to spread as state and local authorities take further measures to fight it.