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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
Muckleshoot Casino playing 250-person limit

Muckleshoot Casino playing 250-person limit

Gaming tribes in Washington take steps to protect tribal and non-tribal communities from the impact of COVID-19

Muckleshoot Casino playing 250-person limit
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Western Hockey League, Thunderbirds season put on ice; officials suspend play, for now

Western Hockey League Commissioner Ron Robison announced Thursday the 2019-20 WHL season will be paused until further notice. Following consultation with medical professionals and meetings… Continue reading

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
Coronavirus: County made hasty choice in Kent as a quarantine city

Coronavirus: County made hasty choice in Kent as a quarantine city

Like many Kent residents, I was blindsided when I heard, late Wednesday afternoon (March 4), of King County’s decision to put the coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine… Continue reading

Coronavirus: County made hasty choice in Kent as a quarantine city

How much effect will virus have?

The situation regarding King County’s acquisition of the Econo Lodge in Kent raises concerns. I am surprised that the city of Kent has no say… Continue reading

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
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled

Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled

Due to the escalating situation surrounding COVID-19, including Gov. Inslee’s most recent school closures through at least April 24, Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) Gala scheduled… Continue reading

Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled
Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton Community Center, located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, was closed until March 31 after the family of a preschooler in a program there told the city they had been exposed to a case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pictured: signage about the closure on the door of the center.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 12

March 12, 2020 5:20 p.m. The University of Washington has reported two coronavirus cases in its psychiatric ward. Following the positive tests, all 22 patients… Continue reading

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton Community Center, located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, was closed until March 31 after the family of a preschooler in a program there told the city they had been exposed to a case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pictured: signage about the closure on the door of the center.
Police asking for public’s help to find missing Kent girl

Police asking for public’s help to find missing Kent girl

Kent Police are conducting a missing person investigation involving a 16-year-old girl, and is asking the public for their help in locating her. Asia Wilbon… Continue reading

Police asking for public’s help to find missing Kent girl
Protesters hold signs advocating for a veto on Senate Bill 5395. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive

Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections.

Protesters hold signs advocating for a veto on Senate Bill 5395. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service
Darwin Gomez performs on his baritone saxophone with the Meeker Middle School Jazz Band during Kent Kids’ Arts Day last year. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Kent Kids’ Arts Day at the Commons is cancelled

In keeping with guidelines established by the governor and the county’s local health officer, this year’s Kent Kids’ Arts Day is cancelled. The 33rd annual… Continue reading

Darwin Gomez performs on his baritone saxophone with the Meeker Middle School Jazz Band during Kent Kids’ Arts Day last year. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill

WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill

Any regular season contests or practices are held at the discretion of each member school and school district

WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill

Legislative session ends with plenty of hits and misses

OLYMPIA — The 2020 regular legislative session is coming to a close. It didn’t unfold the way anyone thought it would, nor is it ending… Continue reading

South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200

South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200

The first South Sound Charity 5K Run and Youth Dash on March 7 attracted nearly 200 runners. Proceeds from the run benefited the Officer Diego… Continue reading

South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Rep. Schrier introduces bill requiring all insurance plans to cover full cost of COVID-19 testing

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Eighth District, has introduced legislation requiring all health insurance plans to cover the full cost of COVID-19 testing for U.S. consumers.… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
COVID-19 — What you need to know today

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events

COVID-19 — What you need to know today
Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk

Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk

The Washington Legislature passed legislation to aid low-income families Wednesday. House Bill 2441, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, eases restrictions on access to the… Continue reading

Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk
Ice Cube. COURTESY PHOTO

State fair welcomes hip-hop artist Ice Cube with special guest Ginuwine on Sept. 6

Hip-hop artist Ice Cube with special guest Ginuwine take center stage at the Washington State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 6, part of the Columbia Bank… Continue reading

Ice Cube. COURTESY PHOTO
Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility

Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility

Council approves expansive package, including $28.2 million in funding for COVID-19 response

Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility
Reporter file photo

ShoWare Center acting on governor’s directive; events impacted

Prohibits gatherings of 250 people or more due to COVID-19

Reporter file photo