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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

Protesters hold signs advocating for a veto on Senate Bill 5395. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive

Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections.

Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak

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Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak

By Andy Nystrom and Benjamin Olson

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton Community Center, located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, was closed until March 31 after the family of a preschooler in a program there told the city they had been exposed to a case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pictured: signage about the closure on the door of the center.

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 12

March 12, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about closing all schools for six weeks in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy of tvw.org

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Governor closes all King, Snohomish and Pierce schools through April 24

Local school districts already had announced multiple week closures due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events

Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19

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Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

74 more cases have been reported in King County.

Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

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Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Eastside schools are taking precautions when it comes to sporting events.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Hardwood Classic tips off after coronavirus outbreak

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Hardwood Classic tips off after coronavirus outbreak

By Benjamin Olson and Andy Nystrom

Eagles net all-league honors

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Eagles net all-league honors

Seven Issaquah basketball players were named to the 4A KingCo all-league boys and girls teams.

Reporter file photo

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No changes to state basketball tournament schedules after coronavirus outbreak

State boys and girls basketball Hardwood Classic tournaments in Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane will remain on schedule this…

Most school events, including sports practices, on schedule after coronavirus outbreak

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Most school events, including sports practices, on schedule after coronavirus outbreak

All the school districts in the Reporter’s coverage areas — Northshore, Lake Washington, Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island and…

Gov. Inslee is cordially invited to Kirkland, Eastside

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Gov. Inslee is cordially invited to Kirkland, Eastside

We need the governor here to know we’re a priority, not in Olympia or on cable news channels.

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

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Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

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Trump betrays promise to protect, fight for workers

A guest opinion syndicated by PeaceVoice.

Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

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Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Business

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.