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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.
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A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.
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Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper
Gun owners are flocking to stores to buy ammunition.
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Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance
Nonprofits, activists are expecting greater need as workers are laid off.
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Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state
The orders are an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Public events in King County to be cancelled or restricted due to outbreak
It applies to everything from faith events to sporting events and concerts.
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Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts
Nonprofits are expecting dramatic increases in requests following layoffs and hour reductions.
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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor
Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.
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King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype
Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, non-essential in-person meetings for March have been called off.
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COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic
Those with underlying lung or immune system problems are more at risk for serious complications.
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The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls
A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.
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King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick
Metro and Sound Transit continue to operate normal routes for now.
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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit
It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.