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Firefighters put out this house fire on East Hill early Thursday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound RFA

Crews douse early morning house fire on Kent’s East Hill

Two firefighters freed after being tangled in wiring in the basement; no one hurt

Firefighters put out this house fire on East Hill early Thursday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound RFA
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.

Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
COURTESY FAIR PHOTO, Patrick Hagerty

State Spring Fair canceled due to coronavirus pandemic

Refunds will be made available

COURTESY FAIR PHOTO, Patrick Hagerty
Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey
Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not

Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not

Public Health - Seattle & King County issues reminders

Events, eating out and retail: What’s allowed and what’s not
Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Western Hockey League announces conclusion of regular season

Still hopes to have playoffs; Kent-based Thunderbirds qualify for postseason

Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns

Most donation stations will remain open.

Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns
I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine

I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine

Is it safe to visit grandchildren?

I’m over 60, should I go shopping? | UW Medicine
COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak, the agency… Continue reading

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations

Closure is for two weeks effective 3 p.m. Tuesday

Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations
The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County
COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds close hockey office, store; release players to go home

WHL season remains suspended

COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Thunderbirds
SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans

SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans

Administrator: ‘SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during these times of uncertainty’

SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans
To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Governor Jay Inslee has been forceful in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic because our state is the nation’s hotbed… Continue reading

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful
What’s open, closed at Kent Station

What’s open, closed at Kent Station

Several businesses remain open at shopping center

What’s open, closed at Kent Station
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations
Sun expected to shine most of week

Sun expected to shine most of week

Kent to reach 55 on Tuesday

Sun expected to shine most of week
Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia

Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia

Area high school students recently served as pages for local lawmakers in the Washington State House of Representatives at Olympia this legislative session. Pages assume… Continue reading

Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia
Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16

The virus continues to spread as state and local authorities take further measures to fight it.

Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16