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Sound Publishing operates the following titles in King County: Federal Way Mirror, Auburn Reporter, Kent-Covington Reporter, Renton Reporter, Enumclaw Courier-Herald, Kirkland Reporter, Bellevue Reporter, Snoqualmie Valley Record, Issaquah Reporter, Redmond Reporter, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, Mercer Island Reporter and the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.

Kent Reporter to suspend print publication

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Kent Reporter must also adapt in order to ensure the continuation of high-quality… Continue reading

Sound Publishing operates the following titles in King County: Federal Way Mirror, Auburn Reporter, Kent-Covington Reporter, Renton Reporter, Enumclaw Courier-Herald, Kirkland Reporter, Bellevue Reporter, Snoqualmie Valley Record, Issaquah Reporter, Redmond Reporter, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, Mercer Island Reporter and the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.
COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals
Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors

Federal funds for hairdressers, high tech coders and others

Legislators request unemployment assistance for independent contractors
King County suspends work release program

King County suspends work release program

Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic

King County suspends work release program
City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex

City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex

Due to governor’s orders

City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex
King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87
City of Kent closes all parks

City of Kent closes all parks

To help stop spread of coronavirus

City of Kent closes all parks
Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Western Hockey League cancels playoffs for 2020 because of COVID-19

Western Hockey League cancels playoffs for 2020 because of COVID-19

No more games this season for Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds

Western Hockey League cancels playoffs for 2020 because of COVID-19
King County reduces district court operations

King County reduces district court operations

The reductions are in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

King County reduces district court operations
Gov. Jay Inslee.

Gov. Inslee to address public at 5:30 p.m. Monday

Governor expected to lay out enhanced strategies to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gov. Jay Inslee.
Discover 6 beautiful botanical spaces in this garden paradise

Discover 6 beautiful botanical spaces in this garden paradise

We know the Pacific Northwest is a gardener’s – and garden lover’s – paradise, but did you know you have six breathtaking and unique display… Continue reading

Discover 6 beautiful botanical spaces in this garden paradise
Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service

President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.

Some medical supplies, including face masks, respirators and gowns provided to Washington by the federal government March 5 in conjunction with a visit from U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Camp Murray in Pierce County, Washington. Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Service
UPDATED: Kent School District to provide free meal sites for kids during closure

UPDATED: Kent School District to provide free meal sites for kids during closure

Breakfast and lunch available to any child ages 1-18 years

UPDATED: Kent School District to provide free meal sites for kids during closure
Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30

Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30

The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However, this year the Washington State Department of… Continue reading

Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30
Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference from March 20, 2020, on TVW.

Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously

At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference from March 20, 2020, on TVW.
Sound Transit to suspend fares on all transit modes until further notice
Sound Transit to suspend fares on all transit modes until further notice
King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update

King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update

100 new cases reported Friday by Public Health – Seattle & King County

King County deaths from COVID-19 reaches 67 |Update
Coronavirus causes heavy job losses nationwide in hotel industry

Coronavirus causes heavy job losses nationwide in hotel industry

4 million jobs already lost or on verge of being eliminated

Coronavirus causes heavy job losses nationwide in hotel industry
Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families

Pivots services to greatest need during COVID-19

Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families