FBI Issues Warning About COVID-19 Scams

March 17-Be aware that criminals are attempting to use malicious websites and apps that appear to share virus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received. Criminals will likely continue to use new methods to exploit COVID-19 worldwide. Report scams and attempted fraud at ic3.gov.

AG FERGUSON STATEMENT ON COVID-19 SCAMS

March 5-Attorney General Bob Ferguson offers the following statement warning consumers about possible scams preying on COVID-19 fears: “Scammers often prey on fear. As the COVID-19 outbreak and response continue, Washingtonians may see people advertising products or services they claim treat or cure the disease. There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19 at … Continue reading AG FERGUSON STATEMENT ON COVID-19 SCAMS

King County Sheriff’s Office Will Not Execute Court Ordered Evictions

March 17- Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht continues to make adjustments to our public facing, non-emergency services to increase social distancing, in light of the COVID-19 health crisis. Sheriff Johanknecht has informed Presiding Superior Court Judge James Rogers that, effective immediately, the King County Sheriff’s Office will not execute court-ordered evictions in King County until further … Continue reading King County Sheriff’s Office Will Not Execute Court Ordered Evictions

Additional Health Safety Measures Being Taken In Light of COVID-19

March 17- Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht has announced additional measures to increase social distancing, in light of COVID-19, regarding some of our public facing services. Effective immediately, the King County Sheriff’s Office will not process any new Concealed Pistol License (CPL) applications. These applications require fingerprinting in close quarters that we do not think is … Continue reading Additional Health Safety Measures Being Taken In Light of COVID-19

Seattle City Light COVID-19 Response

COVID-19: Customer Service Centers Closing Temporarily as Precautionary Measure March 13, 2020 by Julie Moore Today, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The virus has already spread in our community, so we are at a pivotal moment to slow the spread to the most vulnerable individuals. Earlier this week, the … Continue reading Seattle City Light COVID-19 Response

Puget Sound Fire’s response to COVID -19

March 14-In consideration of the dynamic nature of the COVID -19 pandemic, Puget Sound Fire is updating our community with the following information.   From the start of the outbreak fire agencies across the region have taken a proactive approach to the response of patients that may pose a risk to responders.  While providing the same … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire’s response to COVID -19

City Facilities Temporarily Close to Public

March 13- Starting Monday, March 16, the City decided to close all City Facilities to the public. The public closure effects: City Hall Community CenterValley Ridge Community/Teen CenterMaintenance Facility All City parks will be closed and gates at the park will be locked. The Parks Department will be closing all City park restrooms. City Hall … Continue reading City Facilities Temporarily Close to Public