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City of Kent to receive $3.8 million in coronavirus relief

City of Kent to receive $3.8 million in coronavirus relief

State begins distributing federal CARES Act funds

City of Kent to receive $3.8 million in coronavirus relief
Photo courtesy of FWPS

Federal Way schools outline plans for graduating senior celebrations, traditions

Virtual graduation ceremonies will be broadcast on local Channel 21, Facebook Live and YouTube on June 13.

Photo courtesy of FWPS
New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients reported.

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

Officials reminded people to keep a safe distance from others, on what may be the warmest days so far in 2020.

80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend
Kent City Council approves $4.4 million 76th Avenue South project
Kent City Council approves $4.4 million 76th Avenue South project
King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
Sheri Bebbington says technology was her lifeline when she was in isolation at St. Joseph Medical Center undergoing a clinical drug study for COVID-19. Courtesy photo

Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial

‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’

Sheri Bebbington says technology was her lifeline when she was in isolation at St. Joseph Medical Center undergoing a clinical drug study for COVID-19. Courtesy photo
Kent City Council awards $4.7 million Fourth and Willis roundabout project

Kent City Council awards $4.7 million Fourth and Willis roundabout project

Work to start this summer at major intersection

Kent City Council awards $4.7 million Fourth and Willis roundabout project
Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.

Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound
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.

  • May 7, 2020
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
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

  • May 7, 2020
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’

  • May 6, 2020
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

  • May 6, 2020
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent
Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent

Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent

High speeds on uptick with less traffic on highways

Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 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
$1.4 million unclaimed Lotto ticket bought in Auburn expires May 21

$1.4 million unclaimed Lotto ticket bought in Auburn expires May 21

82 high-value prizes totaling more than $5.7 million currently unclaimed

$1.4 million unclaimed Lotto ticket bought in Auburn expires May 21
Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo

$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit

Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.

Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo
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

  • May 5, 2020
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

  • May 4, 2020
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County