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Free masks at the Bellevue Salvation Army. Courtesy photo

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Free mask pickup for Bellevue residents

New dates and times for mask distribution this week

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Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

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Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

Traffic this summer will likely be lighter across Washington state than previous years.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

Construction begins for Downtown Park entrance

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Construction begins for Downtown Park entrance

The previously delayed entryway project is expected to be finished early 2021

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

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King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

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Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19

A new measure from the King County Council could increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas of King County. File photo

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County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas

Staff report

Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department

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Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department

Hiring practices, commitment to diversity, use of force

Photo courtesy Bellevue Police Department. Suspected stolen merchandise.

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Bellevue police arrest Renton man and others in connection to downtown Bellevue looting

Police say they’ve recovered $50,000 in stolen items and identified almost 100 suspects

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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Opinion

Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment

Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

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Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less

Expect weekend closure of I-405 ramps eastbound to I-90

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Expect weekend closure of I-405 ramps eastbound to I-90

The ramps will be closed 10:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for work on the Mountains to…

Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

The encounter took place June 16.

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

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U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice

Snoqualmie Casino is located at 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. Courtesy photo

Business

Snoqualmie Casino reopens June 11 with social distancing, other safety measures

Staff report