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Don’t forget to take the census

Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.

New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

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New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic

But heath officials say more progress needed | Public Health – Seattle King County

Property tax deadline extended to June

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Property tax deadline extended to June

This only affects those who pay their property taxes themselves.

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Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

With links to official information.

UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

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UW doctor offers answers about COVID-19

Who should get tested? Who can get coronavirus? Staying at home key to stop spreading

Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

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Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers

State officials say they had to be “creative” to obtain protective equipment in global demand.

FAQ about enforcement of Governor’s Executive Order | State Patrol

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FAQ about enforcement of Governor’s Executive Order | State Patrol

What’s allowed, what’s not

Gov. Jay Inslee discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s response during a press conference on Thursday, March 26. Screenshot

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Inslee: Stay-at-home orders must continue to completely eliminate COVID-19

Slight decrease in rate of new coronavirus cases, but residents must continue to hunker down.

State unemployment insurance applications jump 843 percent over previous week

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State unemployment insurance applications jump 843 percent over previous week

133,464 new claims due to COVID-19 related layoffs

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

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Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

Federal funds for hairdressers, high tech coders and others

Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

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Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

Moratoriums on evictions won’t be enough, say some.

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

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Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.