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Kent Police plan to educate, not arrest people without face masks in public

Kent Police plan to educate, not arrest people without face masks in public

A ‘safety-focused directive meant to slow the spread of a potentially deadly disease’

Kent Police plan to educate, not arrest people without face masks in public
Property values up in Kentridge, Fairwood, Panther Lake areas

Property values up in Kentridge, Fairwood, Panther Lake areas

King County Assessor’s Office sends out revaluation notices

Property values up in Kentridge, Fairwood, Panther Lake areas
Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo

Governor doubles down on mask rules

Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask

Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo
ShoWare Center announces drive-in movies for July 15-19

ShoWare Center announces drive-in movies for July 15-19

‘The Goonies’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’

ShoWare Center announces drive-in movies for July 15-19
Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

Traffic this summer will likely be lighter across Washington state than previous years. A recent analysis by INRIX found that the Seattle metro and Washington… Continue reading

Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year
Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

The search for selfhood

What really matters is the desire to find.

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.
Kent School District updates Back to School plan

Kent School District updates Back to School plan

Details about potential return to buildings

Kent School District updates Back to School plan
State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs

A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget

Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.

Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29

Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29

ATM robbery; gunfire exchanged; drive-by shooting; burglary arrest

Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29
Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Portion of $790 million payment toward $3.1 billion project

Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension
Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year

Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year

Median rents at $1,501 for one-bedroom unit

Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year
King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health
Fireworks illegal in city of Kent

Fireworks illegal in city of Kent

Police post concerns about ban violations due to Fourth of July Splash cancellation

Fireworks illegal in city of Kent
Nicholas Germer. COURTESY PHOTO/gofundme.com

Kent man killed in shooting at Cedar River; man charged with murder

Argument led to fight, shooting June 18

Nicholas Germer. COURTESY PHOTO/gofundme.com
Bloodworks Northwest plans Pop-Up Donor Center at Kent Station
Bloodworks Northwest plans Pop-Up Donor Center at Kent Station
Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo

Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says

His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo
Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan

Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan

Final proposal to go to Kent School Board on Aug. 13

Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan