Northwest
26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19
Treehouse works to find ways to support youth
Northwest
Murray, Cantwell propose legislation to block federal law enforcement occupations in cities
Response to recent reports of aggressive policing by agents in Portland
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Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25
Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount
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Cities and chambers of commerce provide vital information during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cities and chambers of commerce are regularly updating their sites to provide resources and news.
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Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site
The 45-bed facility will treat those awaiting test results, or who have mild symptoms.
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Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses
Numbers like this haven’t been seen since height of the Great Recession.
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Eastside cities seeing widespread event, meeting cancellations
“Business as usual” was common for most cities earlier this week. Now, cancellations are increasing.
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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief
Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.
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King County bars sub-minimum wage for employees, contractors
Employees with disabilities can not be paid less than minimum wage.
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Several Eastside agencies receive flood control grants
An erosion protection project from Redmond was recommended for capital improvement project funding.
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WSDOT work crews prepare for around-the-clock I-90 closures
The single-lane closures will run throughout the first two weeks of October with a two-day break.
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Troopers seek hit and run suspect, call on public for help
The Washington State Patrol asked locals for any information to identify the vehicle and suspect.