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Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)

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Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing provider

During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.

King County loses second most clean energy jobs in nation

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King County loses second most clean energy jobs in nation

The sector has been hit hard nationwide but only Los Angeles County saw more loss than King County.

COVID-19 shakes up valley businesses, housing market

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COVID-19 shakes up valley businesses, housing market

Some businesses will likely shutter, and the real estate selling season could stretch into fall.

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.

File photo of the North Bend City Council. Pictured from left: King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, North Bend council members Mary Miller, Chris Garcia, Ross Loudenback, Mayor Pro Tem Brenden Elwood, North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland, council members Alan Gothelf and Heather Koellen.

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North Bend considers summer water use restrictions

They could impact everything from car washing to table water at restaurants.

In this file photo, Margaret Hindle, a farmer with the SnoValley Tilth Experience Farming Project, walks along a row of purple cabbage, kale and broccoli at her plot near Carnation.

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Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19

From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.

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.

Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo

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$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit

Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.

Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

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Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.

COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

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COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.

Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

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Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

Moratoriums on evictions won’t be enough, say some.

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.

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.