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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid COVID-19
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
Hub collects links for more than 300 local resources for people affected by virus.
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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
12 deaths in April across state
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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.
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COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair
The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of…
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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
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Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors
Justices consider cases in which three Washington state residents went rogue and didn’t vote for Clinton.
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Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
Regional Animal Services of King County leads raid; takes away 92 roosters
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Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.
Northwest
Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits
State Employment Security Department launches program
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Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.
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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.
Northwest
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
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80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend
Officials reminded people to keep a safe distance from others, on what may be the warmest days so…
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Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’
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Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound
Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.
Northwest
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting
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Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk
Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.
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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.