King County continues to reduce shelter concentrations by moving nearly 400 people to hotels In a continuing effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent the transmission of illness through the homeless shelter population, King County has negotiated with three local hotels to serve as temporary shelter locations for people experiencing homelessness. This … Continue reading King County reducing density in shelters by moving nearly 400 people to hotels; and Public Health—Seattle & King County announces 175 new cases for April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Community Response Fund
On March 10, 2020, the King County Council approved a suite of emergency legislation proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to aid in the county’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The final package included $1 million for the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to provide flexible resources for engagement and outreach to … Continue reading COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Governor Inslee announces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
March 23-Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective for a minimum of two weeks. The order requires every Washingtonian to stay at home, except for people: Pursuing an essential activity, like shopping for groceries or going to a medical appointment.Getting takeout food. (Food deliveries also are … Continue reading Governor Inslee announces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
March 16- Key Points Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people and others cause illness in certain types of animals.Coronaviruses that infect animals can become able to infect people, but this is rare.We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).We do not … Continue reading Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Meals for Students During School Closure
March 13- Starting Monday, March 16, Highline Schools will distribute meals to students at several of our schools. Meals are free to every Highline student and children 18 years or younger. Registration is not required. There are no forms to fill out and no names are written down. A list of site locations is below. … Continue reading Meals for Students During School Closure
Inslee announces relief for business, workers, tenants and more in response to COVID-19 outbreak
March 18-Governor Jay Inslee today announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing with loss of income during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is in addition to the state support for workers and businesses, and the state financial, export, insurance … Continue reading Inslee announces relief for business, workers, tenants and more in response to COVID-19 outbreak
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