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CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington

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CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington

Federal Way, Bonney Lake, Puyallup and Enumclaw are some of the places people can go to get tested.

Bellevue schools to close March 13-27

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Bellevue schools to close March 13-27

District closing schools due to coronavirus concerns.

Tim Killian, a public liaison for the Life Care Center, spoke at a press conference on March 7. This is the first time Life Care, whose Kirkland location has been linked with most coronavirus cases in the U.S., has publicly addressed the situation. Screenshot from livestream

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Life Care Center of Kirkland breaks silence at Saturday press conference

A public liaison for the center shedded light on resources, confirmed cases, employees and more.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Highlands Middle School construction update February 2020. Photo courtesy of Bellevue School District

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Bellevue’s Highland Middle School construction continues

The construction project is expected to be finished by August.

Man barricades in vehicle with gun at Bellevue College

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Man barricades in vehicle with gun at Bellevue College

As of 8:15 p.m. Thursday, the Bellevue Police Department has been negotiating with the man for three hours.

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.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy Wikipedia

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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor

Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.

Mike Weatherill holds up a picture of his mother, Louise, at a March 5 press conference. Louise, who was a resident of Life Care, died yesterday. It is unknown whether she died from coronavirus. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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‘If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours’: Life Care families demand answers

Families of residents organized a press conference in front of the facility Thursday.

Bellevue City Hall. Photo courtesy of city of Bellevue

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Bellevue mayor signs proclamation of emergency in response to coronavirus

The proclamation streamlines the process of equipment, supply and services attainment as needed.

70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.

Photo courtesy city of Bellevue                                A recent Well-K.E.P.T. crew. Groups of 10 interns between 14 and 18 years old are typically supported by two supervisors.

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Bellevue Parks discusses Well-K.E.P.T. program’s accomplishments

The youth-centric environmental program has been running in Bellevue since 1987.

City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

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City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

King County releases details about purchase of Econo Lodge

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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Tenth coronavirus death reported in WA

Over 200 people are being supervised for possible virus exposure

Bellevue skyline. File photo

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Amid coronavirus concerns, Eastside cities are taking preventative steps

Most Eastside cities are following recommendations from county officials.

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Five-year, Bellevue-based scam unravels

The Bellevue-based company funneled money into trusts and hid assets.

King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream

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‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus at Wednesday press conference

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

A flight takes off at SeaTac International Airport. Photo courtesy Port of Seattle

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Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures

Changes at Sea-Tac Airport include more hand sanitizer, training for biohazard cleaning.

Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

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Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

Two individuals who died on Feb. 26 were found to have had the coronavirus; Harborview Medical Center staff…

Mitchell Atencio/Staff Photo                                A customer orders a drink at the drive-thru of Megan’s Coffee Corner in Bellevue on Feb. 25.

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Megan’s Coffee Corner closing at the end of Feb., will be replaced by Starbucks in the summer

The local shop, which started in 2001, will close and be replaced by a drive-thru Starbucks this summer.