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Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                Molly, a 4-year-old dog, playing with her humans Buck and Linda Dentinger at Tibbetts Valley Park in Issaquah in February, 2020.

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A call for dog park artists

Issaquah accepting applications until March 25.

Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

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Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages

CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

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CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

Staff members assisted in spreading coronavirus throughout long-term care facilities.

Rogue Issaquah Brewhouse / Courtesy of Rogue

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Rogue Issaquah Brewhouse closes

The only Washington location for Rogue closed on Friday, March 6.

A view of the Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center entrance from Front Street S. Jake Berg/staff photo

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Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center requests community kindness

Residents of the care facility enjoy receiving cards with thoughtful words and student drawings.

Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association                                The Downtown Issaquah Association, the Issaquah High School football team and Sasquatch Strength will be hanging flower baskets May, 20.

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Flowers on Front Street is collecting donations

The flowers will be hung up and taken down by the Issaquah High School football team.

Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County Metro cancels fares

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, riders in King County take free buses

King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56

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King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56

Number of county cases up 44 to 562

How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?

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How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?

Answers and resources are short in short supply right now, but fire academies are still planned.

Issaquah City Council president Victoria Hunt and Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly responded to COVID-19 in recent video. Screenshot

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Issaquah Mayor updates the community on COVID-19

The city released a video updating the community of the current status of Issaquah.

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

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Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

Most donation stations will remain open.

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi is closed until April 2020 due to public-health concerns. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.

King County’s new Issaquah quarantine location on March 16, 2020. The County is leasing the former Holiday Inn motel as a quarantine site for coronavirus patient. Natalie DeFord / Staff Photo.

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New quarantine locations to open on Eastside

Public Health Seattle & King County announced new quarantine sites in Issaquah and Bellevue.

Gun stores across King County are experiencing a run on ammunition. File photo

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Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper

Gun owners are flocking to stores to buy ammunition.

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

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Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

The virus continues to spread as state and local authorities take further measures to fight it.