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COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Fair

All Washington State Fair events canceled through March

Puyallup events center falls under governor’s prohibition related to COVID-19 virus

COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Fair
City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility

City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility

How King County plans to manage a Kent motel as an isolation/quarantine facility during the coronavirues pandemic is upsetting city officials. The city of Kent… Continue reading

City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility
Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19

Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

74 more cases have been reported in King County.

Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19
Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound
Fred Meyer store in Kent is among Washington Lottery’s Luckiest Retailers

Fred Meyer store in Kent is among Washington Lottery’s Luckiest Retailers

A Kent Fred Meyer store is among the Washington Lottery’s 2019 Luckiest Retailers, those stores that sold the most “Big Win” tickets for prizes valued… Continue reading

Fred Meyer store in Kent is among Washington Lottery’s Luckiest Retailers
Sockers race past Stars, 6-2

Sockers race past Stars, 6-2

San Diego notched a 6-2 MASL victory to open a three game series in front of 2,414 fans at Pachenga Arena San Diego on Sunday… Continue reading

Sockers race past Stars, 6-2
Legislature passes Keiser bills to cap insulin costs, curb drug prices

Legislature passes Keiser bills to cap insulin costs, curb drug prices

With final Senate votes Monday, two bills sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, to curb sharply rising prescription drug prices have now passed the… Continue reading

Legislature passes Keiser bills to cap insulin costs, curb drug prices
Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns

Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns

Community action needed to prevent blood supply collapse

Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns
The Thunderbirds’ Keltie Jeri-Leon handles the puck in front of the Silvertips’ Ethan Regnier and goalie Dustin Wolf during WHL action Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds battle but fall just short to Silvertips

Jeri-Leon, Mount score in 3-2 loss

The Thunderbirds’ Keltie Jeri-Leon handles the puck in front of the Silvertips’ Ethan Regnier and goalie Dustin Wolf during WHL action Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

Let’s set the record straight

A letter published in the Kent Reporter on Feb. 28, “Stop the scare tactics, support senior benefits,” requires a response because of the misinformation it… Continue reading

Rapidly rising property taxes poses problem for homeowner

I just received my 2020 King County real estate tax statement and I was stunned. Is King County actually trying to solve the housing crisis… Continue reading

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

As state lawmakers in Olympia enter the final turn of the 2020 session, a few big tussles stand between them and the finish line March… Continue reading

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges
Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods

Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods

Don Brunell’s recent column, “Dams are the Northwest’s Flood Busters” (Jan. 24, Auburn Reporter), relies on fear-mongering, rather than facts, to make its point. Brunell… Continue reading

Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Rep. Schrier statement on House passage of coronavirus funding package

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., District 8, released the following statement after the House passed a spending package that will address the coronavirus and protect Americans:… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

Washington’s economy picks up 6,800 jobs in January

State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low
DUANE PIERCE

DUANE PIERCE

Duane Pierce, born in Lebanon, OR February 6, 1928 to Frances (Frum-Slater) and Fred Pierce, passed away peacefully February 27, 2020 in Maple Valley, WA.… Continue reading

DUANE PIERCE

Reader poll

Are you planning on making any changes to your lifestyle or routine as the coronavirus becomes more widespread?… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood