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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors

Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors

These three citizens contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.

Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings

At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult

Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald
A rendering of the new light rail station to be built at South 272nd Street near I-5 in Kent. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit
A rendering of the new light rail station to be built at South 272nd Street near I-5 in Kent. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit
Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer
Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed our world.

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo
The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo

As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo
Members of the National Guard pack food boxes last month at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest

Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state

Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M

Members of the National Guard pack food boxes last month at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest
Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls

Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls

Caller claims to be officer, asks for money or personal information

Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls
Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates

Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates

Group wants leaders who ‘ensure effective implementation of our gun safety laws’

Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent

Battle fire for nearly 2 hours early Wednesday morning

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent
Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo

Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.

Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19

Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19

$12 million from U.S. Department of Labor to help unemployed workers

Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients

MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients

Up to 50 percent of appointments system-wide went virtual in March

MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients
Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9

Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9

Items needed by Kent Food Bank, Living Well Kent and other groups

Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day

Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day

On Facebook from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, May 10

Magical Strings announces virtual concert for Mother’s Day
Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units

Nursing homes in Tacoma, Shoreline, Bellingham to handle patients from other locations

Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units