Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.

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Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order

He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.

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.

Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package

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Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package

$300 million to cities, counties across state

Nolte State Park is a 117-acre Washington state park located 6 miles northeast of Enumclaw at the western edge of the Cascade Mountains. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Inslee to loosen restrictions on outdoor recreation: “Data, not dates, determine how we act”

Boat ramps, trailheads and golf courses can reopen with social-distancing measures in place.

A rendering of what the future Snoqualmie Mill project could look like. Courtesy image

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Snoqualmie considers wine, performance venue for Mill Site development

A draft environmental impact statement was published by the city on April 27.

Construction worker installs siding to a building in Snoqualmie. File photo

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Inslee gives construction a green light

It was unclear when sites would re-open, but employees will have to have PPE and stay six feet…

Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses

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Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses

The initiative provides hearty lunches to first responders staffing the COVID-19 testing sites as they work to test…

UW students create Spira app to gather COVID-19 data

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UW students create Spira app to gather COVID-19 data

The app was created to screen for respiratory diseases but the teen creators shifted their focus once the…

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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No one fails: School districts won’t give out Fs this year

State Superintendant Chris Reykdal said Wednesday the lowest grade a student can earn is an incomplete.

Medical Teams pivots to help with COVID-19 response in King, Snohomish counties

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Medical Teams pivots to help with COVID-19 response in King, Snohomish counties

The organization has converted its dental fleet into a testing command center and emergency dental clinics.

Customers buy vegetables at the North Bend Farmers Market opening day in 2019. File photo

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Local farmers adapting to changing world

As the pandemic set in and economy struggled, local farmers evolved their business models.

Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.

Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities