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City of Kent could face $9 million revenue shortfall

City of Kent could face $9 million revenue shortfall

COVID-19 impact on sales, B&O taxes in 2020

City of Kent could face $9 million revenue shortfall
St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Lights, sirens, support: First responders host parades for frontline hospital workers

Federal Way police, South King Fire and Rescue and other agencies showed their support for St. Francis Hospital staff on April 16.

St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo
Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

The app is available for any health care provider to use.

Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19
Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak

Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak

Thieves stole 61 vehicles in 48-hour period this week

Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak
Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

Kent-Meridian High School student describes impact of COVID-19 outbreak

  • Apr 16, 2020
Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020
Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

  • Apr 15, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo
Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)

Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners

The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.

  • Apr 15, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)
First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive
COVID-19 death tolls reach double digits in some South King County cities

COVID-19 death tolls reach double digits in some South King County cities

The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19, down from an average of 2.7 persons in late February, study says.

COVID-19 death tolls reach double digits in some South King County cities
Auburn Police seek man in fatal shooting at boat repair shop

Auburn Police seek man in fatal shooting at boat repair shop

Ask public for help in tracking down Danny Mendez

Auburn Police seek man in fatal shooting at boat repair shop
Kent homeless man faces murder charge in East Hill stabbing

Kent homeless man faces murder charge in East Hill stabbing

Reportedly upset at another homeless man dating his ex-girlfriend

Kent homeless man faces murder charge in East Hill stabbing
Auburn Police ask for help to find woman of interest in fatal shooting
Auburn Police ask for help to find woman of interest in fatal shooting
Kent apartment fire displaces 24 people

Kent apartment fire displaces 24 people

Monday afternoon at Apex West Hill

Kent apartment fire displaces 24 people
Continuous learning plan hits phase 3 in Kent School District

Continuous learning plan hits phase 3 in Kent School District

Update from Superintendent Calvin Watts

Continuous learning plan hits phase 3 in Kent School District
KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy King County Library System

KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration
Members of the National Guard pack food boxes on Monday at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest
Members of the National Guard pack food boxes on Monday at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest
Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
Pedestrian killed on Highway 18 in Covington

Pedestrian killed on Highway 18 in Covington

A 55-year-old Hoquiam man died after being hit by a vehicle while standing in a lane along Highway 18 in Covington. A vehicle driven by… Continue reading

Pedestrian killed on Highway 18 in Covington
Kent man identified in fatal stabbing

Kent man identified in fatal stabbing

Monday night fight on East Hill

Kent man identified in fatal stabbing
Firefighters put out garage fire in Kent
Firefighters put out garage fire in Kent