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A protest June 2 in Auburn. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

Reduce your COVID-19 risk while protesting

Tips from Public Health – Seattle & King County

A protest June 2 in Auburn. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19

Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Kent School Board addresses death of George Floyd

The recent death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of a police officer has fueled outrage. This incident has happened way too often where… Continue reading

Kent sailor on the sea

Kent sailor on the sea

Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in the Philippines

Kent sailor on the sea
Providence ElderPlace opens Kent care center

Providence ElderPlace opens Kent care center

Medical care, long-term care and social services to seniors

Providence ElderPlace opens Kent care center
Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties

Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties

Including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way locations

Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties
Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

Along southbound lanes over three weeks

Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction
Ian Eckles, 41, of Kent has been missing since May 17 when he traveled to Central Washington to meet friends for a turkey hunt and never showed up. COURTESY PHOTO

Manhunt continues in Central Washington for suspect in Kent man’s killing

Public land closures expanded on June 4

Ian Eckles, 41, of Kent has been missing since May 17 when he traveled to Central Washington to meet friends for a turkey hunt and never showed up. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests

Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests

‘Will we be the community that stands for justice, peace and hope for a better tomorrow?’

Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

$400M, 310,000-square-foot facility will open with COVID-19 precautions

New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8
Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests

Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests

‘America is angry and rightfully so’

Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests
Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo
New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
Relay for Life of South King County moves online

Relay for Life of South King County moves online

American Cancer Society donations to be taken during May 30 virtual gathering

Relay for Life of South King County moves online
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO
City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs

City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs

Youth sports, summer concerts among cancellations

City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
State Parks offers three free days in June

State Parks offers three free days in June

No pass needed June 6, 7 and 13

State Parks offers three free days in June