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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.
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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.
Opinion
Even with the pandemic, the morning light is lovely
Stories of the work of islanders shine bright in trying times.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
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King County Metro cancels fares
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses
Opinion
Keep your distance, islanders. It could save a life
It finally hit us — in a little island wave, so to speak.
Opinion
Let’s not take more than we need during pandemic
Seeing empty shelves of items currently being sold out (toilet paper, for one) in this time of threats…
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Coronavirus is not the first pandemic island has faced
The island has seen a slew of virus outbreaks going back to the 1700s.
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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.
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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…