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Ian Eckles, 41, of Kent has been missing since May 17 when he traveled to Central Washington to meet friends for a turkey hunt and never showed up. COURTESY PHOTO

Manhunt continues in Central Washington for suspect in Kent man’s killing

Public land closures expanded on June 4

Ian Eckles, 41, of Kent has been missing since May 17 when he traveled to Central Washington to meet friends for a turkey hunt and never showed up. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests

Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests

‘Will we be the community that stands for justice, peace and hope for a better tomorrow?’

Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

$400M, 310,000-square-foot facility will open with COVID-19 precautions

New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8
Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests

Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests

‘America is angry and rightfully so’

Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests
Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo
New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
Relay for Life of South King County moves online

Relay for Life of South King County moves online

American Cancer Society donations to be taken during May 30 virtual gathering

Relay for Life of South King County moves online
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO
City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs

City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs

Youth sports, summer concerts among cancellations

City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
State Parks offers three free days in June

State Parks offers three free days in June

No pass needed June 6, 7 and 13

State Parks offers three free days in June
Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo
Viola Bertha Welchko | Obituary

Viola Bertha Welchko | Obituary

Viola Bertha Welchko June 19, 1915 - April 13, 2020 Age 104 Viola was born in Colville, WA to Sylvester and Bertha (Ryker) Houck. She… Continue reading

Viola Bertha Welchko | Obituary
Macklemore will perform as part of a virtual concert June 10 to raise money for All In Wa, a group formed to support people in need because of the COVID-19 outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO

Group launches All In Wa fund to raise $65M for COVID-19 crisis relief

Fundraising includes a virtual concert June 10 featuring Pearl Jam, Macklemore and others

Macklemore will perform as part of a virtual concert June 10 to raise money for All In Wa, a group formed to support people in need because of the COVID-19 outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO
American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington

State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.

American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

Each high school will feature in-person commencements with social distancing

Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day
Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response