Our contact tracers have noted a disturbing pattern: Only one in five people is self-isolating when they develop COVID-19 symptoms.
Close to 80% continue to circulate in the community. That needs to stop.
If you're sick, stay home.
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Today I commit King County to converting the remaining youth detention units at the CFJC to other uses as quickly as possible, and no later than 2025.
Today, I am announcing that King County will step up and create high-volume community vaccination sites and mobile teams to make sure we hit the ground running as medical personnel receive their doses. These local efforts will complement the State's vaccination plan. 1/3
I am grateful Judge Robart upheld the Constitution and our common sense of humanity today. #travelban
The news out of Texas today is deeply disturbing. Every kid should have the freedom to be their true self. Protect trans kids.
This afternoon I'll be signing an executive order to ensure that King County resources, including the Sheriff's Office, can not be used to aid out-of-state prosecutions for abortion. King County will always be a welcoming community on my watch.
We sued the federal government because they are attempting to eliminate funding for programs based on science and evidence in favor of right-wing ideology that is out of touch with reality. (1/2)
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Update: Seattle-King County just won its lawsuit against the Trump administration. Judge has ordered HHS to resume funding its teen pregnancy prevention program. twitter.com/ddiamond/statu
Just leaving Harborview where our Metro Transit operator is being treated for gunshot wounds. Spoke with Transit Union officials on site. Wounded driver acted heroically in the face of extreme adversity to protect his passengers this afternoon in Lake City.
👉25% of King County adult residents have now received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine.
It is time, right now, for people to assume that they and everyone they meet is infected, to avoid any unnecessary interactions that might lead to further infection. That means making further changes.
Today, I announced the purchase of 300,000 home COVID-19 testing kits to be distributed to King County residents, with the first 100,000 scheduled to arrive in King County in the next two weeks. Learn more here: ow.ly/HO5j50HkcqS
If someone out of state travels to King County to get abortion care, this government will not help law enforcement prosecute them back home. Today I signed an executive order that protects the freedom and health of everyone receiving care here.
Today the county purchased our 10th Health Through Housing property, this former hotel in Kirkland. Expanding our network and partnering with communities, we are building a regional solution to chronic homelessness, and opening doors to a home for hundreds of people.
I am disgusted, yet unsurprised, by the deeply troubling revelation of SCOTUS’s strategy to overturn Roe v. Wade. Women and families will suffer because of this hateful, misogynist agenda to deprive women of their bodily autonomy. #RoeVWade #AbortionIsHealthcare
Edgar is King County’s guy, having spent all 18 of his playing seasons, plus 3 as a coach, dressed in blue.
It took all 10 of his allowed appearances on the ballot, but #HallOfFame voters finally got it right: today, Edgar will be enshrined with the greats. #edgarhof
Let me be clear: this community rejects Trump’s unconstitutional use of federal force. It is a transparent attempt to intimidate. But we will not be intimidated.
Consistent with this report, we have received information that a federal government plane landed at Boeing Field tonight & more than a dozen personnel drove off to an unknown destination.
People across have shown what’s possible when we work together to keep one another healthy. Now let’s finish the task, ensuring that every person in King County can get vaccinated as soon as possible, and defeating this pandemic.
With the collapse of the Afghan government, King County stands ready to welcome those who seek a better life for themselves and their families in the US. As we watch the heartbreaking images, we must also remember the sacrifice of our servicemembers and their families...
King County is home to a large Ukrainian community, and on behalf of all our residents I want to share our support during these vicious attacks. We will help however we can, and are standing with you against this authoritarian aggression.
On this #DayofRemembrance let us never forget our own dark history when 80 years ago the federal government took away the rights and livelihoods of Japanese Americans.
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Know your rights. Stay vigilant, stay safe, and stay away from federal agents.
I voted for her. No matter who you’re voting for, vote early.
Based on our current downward hospitalization and case rates, our review of CDC’s guidance, and today’s state action, the local indoor mask order will end concurrently with the state’s order on March 11. King County won't extend a local mask order for schools.
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We are not waiting for all the usual negotiations and contracts, but we expect to be reimbursed by the state and federal government if we are to continue our robust public health response. We are paying for these facilities out of the King County budget. 3/3
Tonight we’re packing this plane with 32 tons of medical supplies for the people of Ukraine. King County has always stepped up in times of need around the world, and today is no different. We stand with the people of Ukraine in their fight against tyranny and aggression. 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Now stop hoarding toilet paper. Buy what you need. Leave some for the rest.
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#BREAKING Inslee: The supply chain is strong today and grocery stores will be providing services. #Q13FOX #AllLocal #Coronavirus
One year after King County had the first COVID outbreak in the US, we now have the second-lowest COVID rate of the 100 most populous counties in the nation. That is a remarkable feat and a testament to everyone in 's hard work and sacrifice for a year now.
King County just reached a big vaccination milestone! Great job to everyone involved, especially .
More than 92% of employees are vaccinated, and nearly 97% have complied with my Executive Order.
As public servants, we have an obligation to do everything we can to protect the health and safety of the people we serve and the people we work alongside.
Today, I announced a new local health order that will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine, or a negative test, to enter certain businesses and venues beginning October 25th.
Vaccination is our best shield against this deadly virus.
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BREAKING: King County will require customers of restaurants, theaters and gyms to show proof of COVID vaccination or negative test beginning in October.
@pgcornwell: st.news/3nEeF6m
Literally tens of thousands of slots available for vaccine appointments from our partners at in the next few days. Sign up and get yours now and let’s end this pandemic. seattle.signetic.com/home/93d64636-
We cannot wait any longer for this administration to help us with the vaccine rollout.
That's why today I announced King County will stand up mass vaccination sites and begin vaccinating our most vulnerable.
The passage of I-976 underscores the ongoing need for comprehensive state tax reform, but in the short term we must clean up another mess that Tim Eyman has created for our state, our region, and our economy. The impact of I-976 to transportation is – in a word – devastating.
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We will create community vaccination sites just like our high-volume testing sites, and we are looking at locating the first facilities in South King County, where we continue to see high rates of COVID and distressing health disparities. 2/3
Today we remember the 120,000 Japanese Americans forced from their homes and communities in WWII. We all must acknowledge the pain caused by fear and racism in that dark time, and ensure we never make the same mistake again.
As the prepare to retire Edgar's No. 11 jersey tonight, I hereby proclaim today Edgar Martinez Day in King County. #Exce11ence
A year ago the COVID outbreak in America started in King County. But today, after all your sacrifice and vigilant mask wearing, we have one of the lowest case rates in the country. Your efforts quite literally saved lives.
Eric Stark demonstrated extraordinary heroism today as he took quick action while injured to steer his Metro coach and passengers to safety. The entire King County family supports his speedy recovery, and we grieve the lives lost in this terrible incident. cc
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Two people dead after North Seattle shooting, one person in custody king5.com/article/news/l
"I never imagined that an American President would make himself the greatest threat to our survival #parisagreement
I'm pleased to announce that King County is purchasing our first #HealthThroughHousing hotel in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood. We will have several more properties to announce in the coming weeks, bringing supportive housing to 1600 of our unhoused neighbors this year & next.
Today we retired the last of our diesel only coaches, a step toward reducing our GHG emissions and continuing ' transition to a zero-emission future, one of the goals set in my Strategic Climate Action Plan #SCAP #dieselretire
As of this morning, has collected an estimated 164,000 ballots from drop boxes! The previous record over the same period is 16,015.
King County has just completed its fourth hotel purchase through the #HealthThroughHousing Initiative. What was formerly known as the Silver Cloud Inn in Redmond will soon become 144 units of permanent housing for King County residents experiencing chronic homelessness.
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Redemption begins by shifting public dollars away from systems that are rooted in oppression and into those that maintain public health and safety, and help people on a path to success.
Today's the day! Every young person can ride every bus and boat, every train, and connect across the region for free.
🎶 Monoraaaaaaaail. Monoraaaaaaaail. 🎶
Starting next week, you can use your ORCA card to ride the .
An increasingly desperate and unstable president is attempting to use armed federal forces to sow fear and precipitate violence in American cities.
He seems to want badly to divide Americans and distract from his criminal failures on COVID.
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So please. Please. Go to work if you must. But hunker down if you are able. Postpone anything you can. Treat the next two weeks as a period of self-quarantine, to protect yourself and the lives and health of your loved ones and the entire community.
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I will also be proposing additional investments to help create healthy and community-based solutions that address the needs of youth & families in King County.
As of this moment, more than 14,000 appointments are available at 's vaccine clinics, open to anyone who lives or works in King County.
Case counts and hospitalizations are rising. Do your part to stop the pandemic - get your vaccine today.
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Literally tens of thousands of slots available for vaccine appointments from our partners at @CityofSeattle in the next few days. Sign up and get yours now and let’s end this pandemic. seattle.signetic.com/home/93d64636-
Baby, we were born to proclaim Saturday Born to Run Day in King County as The Boss visits
Starting today 👉 proof of vaccination or a negative test will be required to visit many places across King County. #KCVaxVerified
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Starting Monday, people 12+ will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result to enter certain indoor and outdoor events and establishments in King County.
See what to expect once verification starts. Video now includes ASL interpretation.
#KCVaxVerified
I just got vaccinated, joining the 52% of adults in King County who have received at least one dose so far. The whole experience was very professional and efficient.
If you haven't gotten your vaccine yet, please visit kingcounty.gov/vaccine for more info today.
Today's verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse case is a stark reminder that our country still grapples with a racially biased criminal legal system, has yet to come close to overcoming white supremacy, and continues to tolerate intolerable gun violence.
Since our state made the switch to voting by mail, residents have asked that postage be paid. Today, is answering the call, requesting funding from the Council to provide all voters in King Co w/ ballots that include prepaid postage.
Trump's abandonment of the Paris accords goes well beyond ignorance. It is willful sabotage of the future. #parisagreement
This morning announced the Northgate Link will open October 2, bringing light rail to the U District, Roosevelt, and Northgate this fall. It’ll take just 14 minutes to go from Northgate to Downtown Seattle.
BREAKING: King County Metro named the best large transit system in North America! 🌎🏅(1/4) bit.ly/2ARTsz0
Today I welcomed to King County, where and toured a shovel ready infrastructure project in Hobart. Restoring our salmon habitat helps improve our fisheries and makes our community more climate resilient.
Big news! King County has completed the purchase of its third property in the #HealthThroughHousing Initiative, the former Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Seattle. This purchase will add an additional 99 units of supportive housing for the chronically homeless.
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Light rail should run when and where people need it, and request to stop should go up to senior level.
A message to the players, coaches, and managers: You’ve written a new chapter in the history of Pacific Northwest sports.
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Here’s a link to tonight’s late announcement.
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And please. Seriously. Don’t hoard toilet paper. It’s not necessary and it’s not helpful.
This morning, I unveiled a new film production facility at the former Fisher Flour Mill on Harbor Island. By investing in the creative industry, we can put hundreds of people to work in good, union jobs making films right here in .
This is incredibly sad and distressing news. Our thoughts are with British Columbia right now.
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Currently, there are close to 300 active fires across the province and 49 of them started in the last two days. As of Sunday, crews are keeping a close watch on 21 fires of note, which are fires that could potentially pose a threat to public safety.
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Daunte Wright’s life mattered. The pain of yesterday’s outrageous, tragic shooting, especially while we await justice in the Chauvin trial, is a stark reminder of the pain and insecurity felt by Black Americans day in and day out.
Stopped by University St. light rail station with earlier today.
Rep. Jayapal secured $3 million in federal funding for to make safety improvements in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel.
King County leads Washington State in vaccinations, and now it will require all employees to be fully vaccinated, effective Oct. 18, 2021.
Today's announcement will help ensure that we reach our goal of having our workforce 100% vaccinated before fall.
Some positive news to start your week: Native kokanee salmon – the focus of emergency actions I announced 4 years ago to help ensure their survival – had the highest number of returning adults in years this past fall. Coverage by
Thanks to the hard work of & others in Congress, our nation's transformative infrastructure bill was finally passed. This bill will give Sound Transit access to more formula funds & almost doubles the size of the grant program they can use to fund further extensions.
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Great show-and-tell with @RepJayapal and @kcexec today at the new Northgate and Roosevelt stations as she was in town talking about future investments from the recently-passed infrastructure bill.
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The first-ever Monday morning commute at Northgate Station deserved donuts. #Link21
See this is what happens when you don’t invest in rapid transit.
Remarkable. Over 60% of King County residents aged 12+ are fully vaccinated.
Let's get that number higher. Visit kingcounty.gov/vaccine for more info on how you can get vaccinated.
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The Supreme Court yet again drags our nation backward with today's anti-climate ruling. For the Environmental Protection Agency to be prohibited from acting on what is unquestionably the greatest threat to the environment, and our children's future, is simply irrational. #SCOTUS
The number of hospitalizations in King County last week increased by over 70 percent compared to the previous four weeks. There are twice as many people in local hospitals with COVID-19 as there were just a month ago.
We must act - now.
This fall every kid in King County will have a free transit pass on with my new proposal. Read all about it here: kingcounty.gov/elected/execut
It's less than a month now until the Northgate light rail station opens. Who's excited? 🙋♂️
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Northgate light rail opens Oct. 2. How will the three new stations change your travel routine? Send your thoughts here: seattletimes.com/seattle-news/t via @seattletimes
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WA continues to lead the resistance to this new regime. I thank & his staff attorneys for quickly bringing this meritorious action.
This is a remarkable sight. Barely a year has passed since the first COVID case in the US hit King County. And now we're home to the largest civilian-led vaccination site in the country.
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Mass Covid-19 #vaccine site underway at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle:
A healthy depends on every eligible resident getting vaccinated. With the Delta variant surging, it is high time for everyone to do their part to protect one another, our children and our economy.
The new film production facility on Harbor Island is a smart public investment, which will help this creative industry grow and thrive. We don't want Vancouver or Portland to keep serving as Seattle’s stand-in. We’re ready to spotlight the amazing talent of our region.
Don's Place in Auburn, our newest Health Though Housing building, opened its doors this week to provide housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. They welcomed their first residents, with the rest of Don’s Place opening up early next year.
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I joined a cleanup this weekend of an abandoned encampment at Hamilton Viewpoint Park in West Seattle. Thank you to A Cleaner Alki and for organizing the cleanup!
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Please know this: King County will stand with our cities, our people, and the rule of law to resist this abuse of authority.
Our hearts are with the students, teachers and families of Nashville today.
In Washington, the state legislature must act right now, this session, to ban assault weapons. Let’s make Washington the next state to ban these weapons of war.