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Legislative session ends with plenty of hits and misses

OLYMPIA — The 2020 regular legislative session is coming to a close. It didn’t unfold the way anyone thought it would, nor is it ending… Continue reading

South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200

South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200

The first South Sound Charity 5K Run and Youth Dash on March 7 attracted nearly 200 runners. Proceeds from the run benefited the Officer Diego… Continue reading

South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Rep. Schrier introduces bill requiring all insurance plans to cover full cost of COVID-19 testing

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Eighth District, has introduced legislation requiring all health insurance plans to cover the full cost of COVID-19 testing for U.S. consumers.… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
COVID-19 — What you need to know today

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events

COVID-19 — What you need to know today
Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk

Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk

The Washington Legislature passed legislation to aid low-income families Wednesday. House Bill 2441, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, eases restrictions on access to the… Continue reading

Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk
Ice Cube. COURTESY PHOTO

State fair welcomes hip-hop artist Ice Cube with special guest Ginuwine on Sept. 6

Hip-hop artist Ice Cube with special guest Ginuwine take center stage at the Washington State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 6, part of the Columbia Bank… Continue reading

Ice Cube. COURTESY PHOTO
Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility

Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility

Council approves expansive package, including $28.2 million in funding for COVID-19 response

Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility
Reporter file photo

ShoWare Center acting on governor’s directive; events impacted

Prohibits gatherings of 250 people or more due to COVID-19

Reporter file photo
COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Fair

All Washington State Fair events canceled through March

Puyallup events center falls under governor’s prohibition related to COVID-19 virus

COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Fair
City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility

City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility

How King County plans to manage a Kent motel as an isolation/quarantine facility during the coronavirues pandemic is upsetting city officials. The city of Kent… Continue reading

City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility
Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19

Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

74 more cases have been reported in King County.

Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19
Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound
Fred Meyer store in Kent is among Washington Lottery’s Luckiest Retailers

Fred Meyer store in Kent is among Washington Lottery’s Luckiest Retailers

A Kent Fred Meyer store is among the Washington Lottery’s 2019 Luckiest Retailers, those stores that sold the most “Big Win” tickets for prizes valued… Continue reading

Fred Meyer store in Kent is among Washington Lottery’s Luckiest Retailers
Sockers race past Stars, 6-2

Sockers race past Stars, 6-2

San Diego notched a 6-2 MASL victory to open a three game series in front of 2,414 fans at Pachenga Arena San Diego on Sunday… Continue reading

Sockers race past Stars, 6-2
Legislature passes Keiser bills to cap insulin costs, curb drug prices

Legislature passes Keiser bills to cap insulin costs, curb drug prices

With final Senate votes Monday, two bills sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, to curb sharply rising prescription drug prices have now passed the… Continue reading

Legislature passes Keiser bills to cap insulin costs, curb drug prices
Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns

Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns

Community action needed to prevent blood supply collapse

Blood supply hits emergency level due to coronavirus concerns
The Thunderbirds’ Keltie Jeri-Leon handles the puck in front of the Silvertips’ Ethan Regnier and goalie Dustin Wolf during WHL action Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds battle but fall just short to Silvertips

Jeri-Leon, Mount score in 3-2 loss

The Thunderbirds’ Keltie Jeri-Leon handles the puck in front of the Silvertips’ Ethan Regnier and goalie Dustin Wolf during WHL action Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

Let’s set the record straight

A letter published in the Kent Reporter on Feb. 28, “Stop the scare tactics, support senior benefits,” requires a response because of the misinformation it… Continue reading

Rapidly rising property taxes poses problem for homeowner

I just received my 2020 King County real estate tax statement and I was stunned. Is King County actually trying to solve the housing crisis… Continue reading