How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

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How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Renton officials outline requests for King County’s use of local hotel as shelter

200 individuals from Seattle homeless shelters have been moved to the Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady…

Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

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Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

The app is available for any health care provider to use.

Blitz poses for a photo with a Snoqualmie Valley Transportation shuttle. File photo

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SVT moving more than just people

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is delivering meals, prescriptions and food bank groceries.

St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Lights, sirens, support: First responders host parades for frontline hospital workers

Federal Way police, South King Fire and Rescue and other agencies showed their support for St. Francis Hospital…

Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week

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Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week

More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work at the Everett campus starting Monday.

Bear markets and financial planning

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Bear markets and financial planning

A monthly business column by a Mercer Island financial adviser.

Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

COVID-19 death tolls on Eastside highest in Kirkland, Redmond

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COVID-19 death tolls on Eastside highest in Kirkland, Redmond

The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19,…

Bellevue police town hall addresses racism stemming from COVID-19 outbreak

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Bellevue police town hall addresses racism stemming from COVID-19 outbreak

The virtual meeting was also translated into Mandarin.

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.

The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County

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The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County

A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin

Courtesy photo                                Learning materials and educational resources are left for families outside the doors of an Encompass location.

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Encompass still serving Valley children

Local nonprofit notes spirit of community and mutual aid between service groups.