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Life goes on at Vashon Community Care

VCC has not reported a single case of COVID-19 since closing its doors to visitors two months ago.

State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus

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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.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets

Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo: https://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/bloodworks-northwest-reports-drop-in-blood-donations-following-coronavirus-outbreak/

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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.

Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings

At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…

King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

Sheri Bebbington says technology was her lifeline when she was in isolation at St. Joseph Medical Center undergoing a clinical drug study for COVID-19. Courtesy photo

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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’

Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

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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.

In between worlds, an islander faces realities of pandemic

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In between worlds, an islander faces realities of pandemic

R.J. Cooper navigated the emerging COVID-19 crisis from Antarctica.

Vashon’s small businesses wait for relief, hope for the best

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Vashon’s small businesses wait for relief, hope for the best

“Give us a good challenge and we’ll figure it out. That’s the thing about people who live on…

Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo

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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

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Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission