News
King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18
Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19
Business
Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
News
Bellevue teacher arrested on child rape charges
A Bellevue School District teacher was arrested at his home May 14 on charges of child molestation, rape…
News
State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
News
Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors
Justices consider cases in which three Washington state residents went rogue and didn’t vote for Clinton.
Northwest
Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits
State Employment Security Department launches program
News
Duvall teen drowned at ponds near Monroe earlier this month
He was Benjamin J. May, 17, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed.
News
Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.
News
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
News
Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
Recipients include North Bend, Snoqualmie, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Bothell, Kenmore, Carnation, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah.
Northwest
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Business
Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey
Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
News
COVID-19 precautions and testing in place for Loose Bay campers
In the event a camper tests positive quarantine to be facilitated by Interior Health and BC Housing