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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.

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

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.

Eastside cities to receive CARES Act funding to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

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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.

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’

Loose Bay Campground has been open to seasonal workers since May 1. The The Regional District of Okanagan-Simlkameen (RDOS) has taken numerous steps to ensure all necessary COVID-19 precautions are taken. (Anne Benn / RDOS)

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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

What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?

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What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?

Residents on both sides of the water reported hearing the big bang.

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.

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.