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Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank

Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank

Bring items May 30, June 27 to drop-off sites

Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald
Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1

Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1

Reduced rate of $1 on Link, $2 on Sounder as free rides to end

Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1
What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud

What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud

Kent Police release list of local, state, federal contacts

What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud
Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo

Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in

Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo
African youth plan Kent Zoom presentation about marijuana prevention, education

African youth plan Kent Zoom presentation about marijuana prevention, education

Youth Too Dope To Vape set for 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16

African youth plan Kent Zoom presentation about marijuana prevention, education
State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus

State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus

Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.

State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors

Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors

Justices consider cases in which three Washington state residents went rogue and didn’t vote for Clinton.

Supreme Court ponders state’s limits on presidential electors
Obituary: Gloria Cavanaugh

Obituary: Gloria Cavanaugh

Gloria Cavanaugh April 4, 1927 to April 26, 2020. Age 93 Gloria Cavanaugh went to be with our Dad in God’s paradise on Sunday morning,… Continue reading

Obituary: Gloria Cavanaugh
King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder

Eddie Sulcer known to have ties in Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, Lakewood, Puyallup

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder
Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

State Employment Security Department launches program

Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits
Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors

Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors

These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.

Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings

At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult

Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald
A rendering of the new light rail station to be built at South 272nd Street near I-5 in Kent. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit
A rendering of the new light rail station to be built at South 272nd Street near I-5 in Kent. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit
Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed our world.

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo