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

King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56

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King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56

Number of county cases up 44 to 562

How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?

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How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?

Answers and resources are short in short supply right now, but fire academies are still planned.

Black Diamond declares state of emergency

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Black Diamond declares state of emergency

There will be no more city council meetings for the near future, and some city departments are closed…

Restaurants contemplate take-out services; local events canceled

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Restaurants contemplate take-out services; local events canceled

The Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce is encouraging Plateau residents to continue supporting local businesses in a safe and…

Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 24 - March 4

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 24 – March 4

A snoopy dog walker, skipping out on a towing bill, and a juvie behind the wheel.

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.

Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response

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Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response

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A message from Mayor Jan Molinaro

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A message from Mayor Jan Molinaro

City services are being affected by COVID-19. Here’s everything you should need to know.

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi is closed until April 2020 due to public-health concerns. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.

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…

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.

King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.