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Kent high school graduation ceremonies set for July

Kent high school graduation ceremonies set for July

Social distancing events to be at high school locations

Kent high school graduation ceremonies set for July
Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

The search for selfhood

What really matters is the desire to find.

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.
Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.” — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet Saturday, after viewing video of New York City residents squeezing… Continue reading

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo
State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo
Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO
Vote today for the Kent Reporter’s Best of Kent 2020 contest

Vote today for the Kent Reporter’s Best of Kent 2020 contest

Vote for your favorite restaurants, businesses, civic leaders and more.

Vote today for the Kent Reporter’s Best of Kent 2020 contest
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment

King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers
Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less

Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

Nationwide list includes Kent, Auburn victims

Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering
Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Nearly 8,600 between SeaTac and Federal Way

Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line
Sea Mar Kent Medical Clinic to offer free COVID-19 testing

Sea Mar Kent Medical Clinic to offer free COVID-19 testing

Every Monday starting June 22; appointment required

Sea Mar Kent Medical Clinic to offer free COVID-19 testing
Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd

Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd

Police chiefs of Des Moines, Tukwila, Renton, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Black Diamond and the Port of Seattle pledge to stand with communities.

Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd
Kent neighborhoods honor 2020 grads with car parade | Photos

Kent neighborhoods honor 2020 grads with car parade | Photos

Students celebrated at Misty Meadows/Pheasants Hollow

Kent neighborhoods honor 2020 grads with car parade | Photos
Season of change for the Kent Reporter

Season of change for the Kent Reporter

I have always been a firm believer that out of something bad comes something good.

Season of change for the Kent Reporter
Kent Downtown Partnership launches Kent Strong campaign

Kent Downtown Partnership launches Kent Strong campaign

T-shirts, hoodies for sale as fundraiser for KDP

Kent Downtown Partnership launches Kent Strong campaign
Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

Modified hours; safety protocols

Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15
Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW
U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act