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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.

Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo

Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19

The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.

The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo
Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)

Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing provider

During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.

Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)
Among the candidates for Washington state governor in 2020: (Top row, L-R): Omari Tahir Garrett, Winston Wilkes, Thor Amundson, Cameron Vessey, Martin ‘Iceman’ Wheeler, Ryan Ryals; (middle row L-R): Liz Hallock, Goodspaceguy, Gov. Jay Inslee, Don Rivers, Gene Hart; (bottom row L-R): Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, Alex Tsimerman, Cairo D’Almeida, Cregan Newhouse, Raul Garcia.

GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid COVID-19

Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.

Among the candidates for Washington state governor in 2020: (Top row, L-R): Omari Tahir Garrett, Winston Wilkes, Thor Amundson, Cameron Vessey, Martin ‘Iceman’ Wheeler, Ryan Ryals; (middle row L-R): Liz Hallock, Goodspaceguy, Gov. Jay Inslee, Don Rivers, Gene Hart; (bottom row L-R): Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, Alex Tsimerman, Cairo D’Almeida, Cregan Newhouse, Raul Garcia.
Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County

Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County

Hub collects links for more than 300 local resources for people affected by virus.

Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County
Kent Police still searching for 3 men involved in home invasion, fatal shooting
Kent Police still searching for 3 men involved in home invasion, fatal shooting
Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain

Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain

Mother duck appreciates effort

Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain
Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

Each high school will feature in-person commencements with social distancing

  • May 21, 2020
Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day
Ex-boyfriend charged for 2017 murder of Renton woman

Ex-boyfriend charged for 2017 murder of Renton woman

Richard Nelson, 41, fatally shot 27-year-old Crystal Hawkins and then left her body outside St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way in October 2017.

Ex-boyfriend charged for 2017 murder of Renton woman
Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • May 20, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
City of Kent to cut 37 jobs to help combat $15.7M budget shortfall

City of Kent to cut 37 jobs to help combat $15.7M budget shortfall

Five police officer positions frozen with tax revenues falling

City of Kent to cut 37 jobs to help combat $15.7M budget shortfall
Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

  • May 19, 2020
Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response
Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank

Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank

Bring items May 30, June 27 to drop-off sites

  • May 19, 2020
Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank
Food boxes to be given away to Kent School District families in need

Food boxes to be given away to Kent School District families in need

Each Wednesday from May 27 through June 17

Food boxes to be given away to Kent School District families in need
COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of the Expo Center’s operating funds.

COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

  • May 18, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
A few people wear 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 directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

  • May 18, 2020
A few people wear 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
Candidates file for Kent, Auburn congressional, legislative seats
Candidates file for Kent, Auburn congressional, legislative seats
Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1

Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1

Reduced rate of $1 on Link, $2 on Sounder as free rides to end

  • May 18, 2020
Sound Transit to reintroduce light rail, Sounder fares starting June 1