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The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo

As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo
Members of the National Guard pack food boxes last month at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest

Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state

Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M

Members of the National Guard pack food boxes last month at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest
Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls

Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls

Caller claims to be officer, asks for money or personal information

Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls
Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates

Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates

Group wants leaders who ‘ensure effective implementation of our gun safety laws’

Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent

Battle fire for nearly 2 hours early Wednesday morning

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent
Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo

Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.

Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19

Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19

$12 million from U.S. Department of Labor to help unemployed workers

Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients

MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients

Up to 50 percent of appointments system-wide went virtual in March

MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients
Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9

Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9

Items needed by Kent Food Bank, Living Well Kent and other groups

Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day

Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day

On Facebook from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, May 10

Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day
Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Nursing homes in Tacoma, Shoreline, Bellingham to handle patients from other locations

Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units
State announces limited opening of parks for day use

State announces limited opening of parks for day use

Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed

State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5

Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5

Certain restrictions will apply during play

Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent to reopen May 5
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.

COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling

State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Consumers could get relief on the individual health insurance market

State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Obituary: Gretchen Stangle

Obituary: Gretchen Stangle

Gretchen Stangle of Covington, WA, passed away April 8, 2020. She was 91. She was born January 15, 1929, in Monongah, WV. After graduating high… Continue reading

Obituary: Gretchen Stangle
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.

Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order

He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.
Airways Brewing in Kent offers beer delivery

Airways Brewing in Kent offers beer delivery

To homes in Kent, Renton, Covington

Airways Brewing in Kent offers beer delivery
State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements

State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements

Kent Mountain View Academy, Daniel, Meadow Ridge, Panther Lake and Ridgewood elementary

State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements