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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Black Lives Matter peaceful protest, march set for June 11 in Kent

Black Lives Matter peaceful protest, march set for June 11 in Kent

Several streets to close at 1:30 p.m. for 3 p.m. event

Black Lives Matter peaceful protest, march set for June 11 in Kent
Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.

King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure
The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
Kent Police stopped using knee on neck technique to control suspects in 2013

Kent Police stopped using knee on neck technique to control suspects in 2013

Minneapolis officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes

Kent Police stopped using knee on neck technique to control suspects in 2013
Kent teen in fatal SUV crash attended Kentwood High School

Kent teen in fatal SUV crash attended Kentwood High School

Tyrenn Smith had plane ticket for next day to move to Phoenix

Kent teen in fatal SUV crash attended Kentwood High School
Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

Along southbound lanes over three weeks

  • Jun 4, 2020
Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction
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

  • Jun 4, 2020
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?’

  • Jun 4, 2020
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

  • Jun 4, 2020
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
Kent teen dies in fatal crash along West Valley Highway | Update

Kent teen dies in fatal crash along West Valley Highway | Update

Vehicle reportedly hit speeds of more than 80 mph chasing another car

Kent teen dies in fatal crash along West Valley Highway | Update
Two Kent neighborhoods plan car parade for 2020 graduates
Two Kent neighborhoods plan car parade for 2020 graduates
Robert Whale / Auburn Reporter                                Protesters confront Auburn police Tuesday evening in downtown Auburn.

Hundreds gather at Auburn City Hall to protest death of George Floyd

‘This is about a system that oppresses black and brown people,’ protester says

Robert Whale / Auburn Reporter                                Protesters confront Auburn police Tuesday evening in downtown Auburn.
King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
The accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO

National Guard using ShoWare Center in Kent for lodging, staging

About 200 members, 70 police vehicles use arena to respond to regional incidents

The accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO
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’

  • Jun 1, 2020
Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests
Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

‘What happened in Tukwila was not a protest, it was coordinated looting,’ police say

Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made
South King County area police respond to Seattle protests

South King County area police respond to Seattle protests

The responding officers are members of the multi-agency Valley Civil Disturbance Unit, officials say.

South King County area police respond to Seattle 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.

  • May 30, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield, Rachel Riley and Joseph Thompson Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
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