News

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. Courtesy photo

Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12

Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. Courtesy photo
Kent man injured in high-speed crash

Kent man injured in high-speed crash

Single-car wreck along South 212th Street

Kent man injured in high-speed crash
Missing Kent man allegedly killed by fugitive in Central Washington

Missing Kent man allegedly killed by fugitive in Central Washington

Detectives obtain arrest warrant for Jorge Alcantara-Gonzalez in death of Ian Eckles

Missing Kent man allegedly killed by fugitive in Central Washington
Stock image

Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties

Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1, state says.

Stock image
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’

  • May 29, 2020
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO
New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in determining how many people are still being infected, and how quickly people are being tested.

New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
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

  • May 28, 2020
City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo

Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2

Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo
ICE joins manhunt for suspect wanted in connection with missing Kent man

ICE joins manhunt for suspect wanted in connection with missing Kent man

Alcantara-Gonzalez reportedly a Mexican citizen in the U.S. illegally; Eckles missing near Cle Elum

ICE joins manhunt for suspect wanted in connection with missing Kent man
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
Search continues in Central Washington for missing Kent man

Search continues in Central Washington for missing Kent man

Manhunt goes on for potential suspect in case; Ian Eckles last seen May 16

Search continues in Central Washington for missing Kent man
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.

  • May 27, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield and Joseph Thompson Herald writers
  • Coronavirus
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
Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
Kent Police bust man for burglary, robbery

Kent Police bust man for burglary, robbery

8 police SUVs, officers with rifles respond to May 24 incident

Kent Police bust man for burglary, robbery
Kent City Council approves property tax waiver for multifamily residential developers

Kent City Council approves property tax waiver for multifamily residential developers

Future projects in downtown, Midway (West Hill)

Kent City Council approves property tax waiver for multifamily residential developers
State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.

State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
City of Kent ready to ‘vigorously defend’ police department in civil rights lawsuit

City of Kent ready to ‘vigorously defend’ police department in civil rights lawsuit

Suit alleges officers wrongfully killed Joseph-McDade in 2017 shooting

City of Kent ready to ‘vigorously defend’ police department in civil rights lawsuit
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.

  • May 25, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
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
Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’