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The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Aug. 29 on the East Hill

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire
Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent

Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent

Renton man, 23, claims woman stepped in front of vehicle after dispute

Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Thousands get free food, face masks at city-run Kent event

Vehicles line up at ShoWare Center

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Kent School District to distribute free meals Sept. 2 for students
Kent School District to distribute free meals Sept. 2 for students
One medical worker gives a thumbs up as two others collect a swab after a test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing site, March 23, 2020 in Everett. Andy Bronson / Everett Herald

COVID-19 testing sites coming to South King County

Public Health- Seattle King County announced new locations to get tested in Auburn and Renton.

One medical worker gives a thumbs up as two others collect a swab after a test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing site, March 23, 2020 in Everett. Andy Bronson / Everett Herald
Kent man charged with vehicular assault for injuring two children in Barbie Jeep

Kent man charged with vehicular assault for injuring two children in Barbie Jeep

26-year-old driver also faces charges of hit and run, reckless driving

Kent man charged with vehicular assault for injuring two children in Barbie Jeep
King County turned a former Econo Lodge in Kent on Central Avenue into a COVID-19 quarantine facility. FILE PHOTO

City of Kent, King County reach agreement on quarantine facility restrictions

At former Econo Lodge on Central Avenue North

King County turned a former Econo Lodge in Kent on Central Avenue into a COVID-19 quarantine facility. FILE PHOTO
Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
Constantine announces county climate action plan at Kent community garden

Constantine announces county climate action plan at Kent community garden

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

Constantine announces county climate action plan at Kent community garden
Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson. Courtesy photo

City of Auburn settles lawsuit over Isaiah Obet’s death for $1.25 million

Family calls for inquest into 2017 shooting by Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson.

Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson. Courtesy photo
Kent City Council approves police headquarters renovation

Kent City Council approves police headquarters renovation

This marks the third time in six years that officials have moved forward proposals to replace or renovate the facility.

Kent City Council approves police headquarters renovation
Pictured is the Mercer Island East Link Light Rail project earlier this year. Courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

City of Mercer Island prepares to take legal action against Sound Transit

Council says city has reached an impasse with agency on Bus/Rail Interchange design.

Pictured is the Mercer Island East Link Light Rail project earlier this year. Courtesy of the city of Mercer Island
Kent Police arrest man for reportedly running over, killing girlfriend with vehicle

Kent Police arrest man for reportedly running over, killing girlfriend with vehicle

Dispute early Thursday morning between Renton couple on East Hill street

Kent Police arrest man for reportedly running over, killing girlfriend with vehicle
A rendering of the Madison Plaza Apartments under construction in Kent, 102 Madison Ave. N., between West Smith Street and West Meeker Street. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent

Madison Plaza Apartments on the rise in Kent

A seven-story, 165-unit complex that includes a parking garage

A rendering of the Madison Plaza Apartments under construction in Kent, 102 Madison Ave. N., between West Smith Street and West Meeker Street. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent
Driver held on $100,000 bail in vehicular assault case that injured 2 children

Driver held on $100,000 bail in vehicular assault case that injured 2 children

Man reportedly tells deputy he consumed a pint of vodka before collision

Driver held on $100,000 bail in vehicular assault case that injured 2 children
Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center Monday morning, Aug. 24, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019 shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. ROBERT WHALE/Auburn Reporter

Families, friends of Sarey, other shooting victims, respond to Auburn police officer’s charges

Group gathers outside Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center Monday morning, Aug. 24, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019 shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. ROBERT WHALE/Auburn Reporter
Burien landlord charged with murder of Federal Way woman, Kent man

Burien landlord charged with murder of Federal Way woman, Kent man

Michael Lee Dudley, 62, is being held on $5 million bail.

Burien landlord charged with murder of Federal Way woman, Kent man
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23

Man shot, injured after dispute over blocked vehicle

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23
Two children in Barbie Jeep hit, injured by alleged drunk driver near Kent | Update

Two children in Barbie Jeep hit, injured by alleged drunk driver near Kent | Update

One child in serious condition, one satisfactory; driver arrested for vehicular assault

Two children in Barbie Jeep hit, injured by alleged drunk driver near Kent | Update