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Seattle police officers have arrived the CHOP early Wednesday morning, and have reclaimed the area around the East Precinct.

The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office received a grant to implement the nationally recognized LEAD program with Everett and Lynnwood Police.

Dr. Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield appeared before the Senate Tuesday morning to answer questions about a vaccine, school closures, and rising case numbers in the United States.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued a letter Tuesday calling on city councilmembers to investigate Kshama Sawant, and possibly expel her from the dais.

Seattle Department of Transportation crews showed up at the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) area Tuesday morning, removing several barricades from surrounding streets.

Local health officials are beginning to express concerns over a recent rise in new COVID-19 cases in King County, as well as the rest of the state.

Parts of downtown Puyallup have been ordered to either evacuate or shelter in place, after what the city is describing as a "major gas leak." 

The Seattle Department of Transportation is beginning its work to stabilize the West Seattle Bridge, and prepare it for its yet-to-be determined fate. 

Washington state could make a request for a federal loan as soon as August or September to secure funds by the end of the year in order to keep its unemployment trust fund solvent as it continues to pay out benefits to those affected by the coronavirus shutdowns.

In the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4, 2020, there will be 36 candidates on the ballot for Governor of Washington state.

If you have a medical reason to not wear a mask or face covering, there is no need for you to carry an exemption card when you're out in public.

The latest report from Bellevue's Institute for Disease Modeling points to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Eastern and Western Washington counties.

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best spoke to CNN Sunday, stating that in her opinion, it's time for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) to leave.

In Washington state, cases of COVID-19 are on the rise heading into a holiday weekend. Health officials are warning people to maintain social distancing and wear a mask in public. 

Seattle police are investigating another shooting in the CHOP area at 12th Avenue and Pike Street early Monday morning.