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I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine

I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine

Is it safe to visit grandchildren?

I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine
COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak, the agency… Continue reading

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Closure is for two weeks effective 3 p.m. Tuesday

Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations
The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds close hockey office, store; release players to go home

WHL season remains suspended

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans

SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans

Administrator: ‘SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during these times of uncertainty’

SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans
To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Governor Jay Inslee has been forceful in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic because our state is the nation’s hotbed… Continue reading

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful
What’s open, closed at Kent Station

What’s open, closed at Kent Station

Several businesses remain open at shopping center

What’s open, closed at Kent Station
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations
Sun expected to shine most of week

Sun expected to shine most of week

Kent to reach 55 on Tuesday

Sun expected to shine most of week
Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia

Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia

Area high school students recently served as pages for local lawmakers in the Washington State House of Representatives at Olympia this legislative session. Pages assume… Continue reading

Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia
Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

The virus continues to spread as state and local authorities take further measures to fight it.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by the coronavirus

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result… Continue reading

Rock Group STYX, from left: Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips, Todd Sucherman, Tommy Shaw, James “J.Y.” Young and Lawrence Gowan. COURTESY PHOTO, Rick Diamond/Getty Images for STYX)

State Fair welcomes classic rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon on Sept. 23

Legendary rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon perform at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup on Wednesday, Sept. 23, part of the Columbia Bank Concert… Continue reading

Rock Group STYX, from left: Chuck Panozzo, Ricky Phillips, Todd Sucherman, Tommy Shaw, James “J.Y.” Young and Lawrence Gowan. COURTESY PHOTO, Rick Diamond/Getty Images for STYX)
Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here

Jay Inslee and other officials spoke at 11 a.m. about the coronavirus outbreak.

Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here
Inslee calls for statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits

Inslee calls for statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits

Governor’s emergency proclamation mandates immediate two-week closure of all venues and recreational facilities, as well as additional limits on large gatherings

Inslee calls for statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits
Kent City Councilmember Kaur to run for state House seat

Kent City Councilmember Kaur to run for state House seat

Seeks 47th District position Sullivan retiring from at end of year

Kent City Councilmember Kaur to run for state House seat
House Majority leader Sullivan retiring from state Legislature

House Majority leader Sullivan retiring from state Legislature

District 47 representative calls it a career after 16 years, will fulfill his current term

House Majority leader Sullivan retiring from state Legislature
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Local firefighters quarantined

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire taking proactive measures to stop COVID-19 spread

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

COVID-19 — What you need to know today