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SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

Rocks and wires down on SR 410 making it unsafe for travel

SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks
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Renton woman pleads guilty to purchasing firearms for ‘violent street gangs’

Woman provided the guns to her son, who modified them, sold them to gang members

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King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

Improvements include a new medical tower building

King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’

Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries

Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries

Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries

Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries
Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary

Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary

Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary

Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine

Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine

SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60

Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday

Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
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8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine

A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8

Burglary, hit and run, multiple gunshots among incidents

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8
Safety tips for preventing brush fires

Safety tips for preventing brush fires

King County Fire Chiefs Association offers advice with hot, dry, windy weather

Safety tips for preventing brush fires
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.

King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Rico Thomas, left, has been a clerk in the Fuel Center/Mini Mart at Safeway in Federal Way for the past 5 years. Kyong Barry, right, has been with Albertsons for 18 years and is a front end supervisor in Auburn. Both are active members of UFCW 21. Courtesy photos

Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every single day. And despite the fact that… Continue reading

Rico Thomas, left, has been a clerk in the Fuel Center/Mini Mart at Safeway in Federal Way for the past 5 years. Kyong Barry, right, has been with Albertsons for 18 years and is a front end supervisor in Auburn. Both are active members of UFCW 21. Courtesy photos
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Two southbound I-5 lanes to close for construction in Kent on Sept. 3, 8 and 9

Two southbound I-5 lanes to close for construction in Kent on Sept. 3, 8 and 9

Light rail extension work between Kent Des Moines Road and South 272nd Street

Two southbound I-5 lanes to close for construction in Kent on Sept. 3, 8 and 9
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Kent man dies in Renton shooting | Update

Man identified; hundreds of cars were at the scene when shots were fired

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Kent School District to distribute free meals Sept. 2 for students
Kent School District to distribute free meals Sept. 2 for students
With Reber Ranch’s seven full-service dog wash bays, why wash the dog at home when you can leave the mess to them?

If you have pets, it’s time to re-discover this one-stop-shop!

Your go-to choice for all your animal needs is Reber Ranch

With Reber Ranch’s seven full-service dog wash bays, why wash the dog at home when you can leave the mess to them?