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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment
The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.
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King County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man after I-5 standoff in Kent
Incident began in Issaquah early Tuesday morning
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State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers
Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.
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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement
“Thousands of calls” from residents concerned about businesses and people not following restrictions.
Northwest
Amazon says its taking ‘extreme measures to ensure the safety of employees’ at Kent site
Fulfillment Center employee tested positive for COVID-19; facility remains open
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Don’t forget to take the census
Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.
Northwest
New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic
But heath officials say more progress needed | Public Health – Seattle King County
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Post office reveals worker’s COVID-19 diagnosis
Island postal workers were quarantined for COVID-19 and returned to work this week.
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Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers
State officials say they had to be “creative” to obtain protective equipment in global demand.
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Ferries to reduce service beginning Sunday
The triangle route will move to a two-boat schedule, reducing daily service by one-third.
Northwest
Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19
Slight decrease in rate of new coronavirus cases, but residents must continue to hunker down.
Arts
As VCA lays off workers, it asks islanders for support
The COVID-19 crisis came at a time of broad expansion of VCA’s programs.