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Closures on I-5 in Kent for Federal Way Link light rail construction

Closures on I-5 in Kent for Federal Way Link light rail construction

Along southbound shoulder, lanes near Midway Landfill

Closures on I-5 in Kent for Federal Way Link light rail construction
Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.

Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump
Visitors, staff, and administration are screened at Enumclaw’s St. Elizabeth Hospital entrances for any signs of COVID-19. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County

Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.

Visitors, staff, and administration are screened at Enumclaw’s St. Elizabeth Hospital entrances for any signs of COVID-19. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement May 1, 2020.

Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement May 1, 2020.
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.

  • Apr 30, 2020
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman

Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman

Incident began as vehicle-train collision

Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.

Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order

He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.

  • Apr 29, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield and Joseph Thompson Herald Writers
  • Coronavirus
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.
COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.

COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says
State Ecology grant to pay for 3 electric school buses in Kent, 2 in Renton

State Ecology grant to pay for 3 electric school buses in Kent, 2 in Renton

22 districts to get buses funded by Washington’s Volkswagen diesel emission settlement

State Ecology grant to pay for 3 electric school buses in Kent, 2 in Renton
State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements

State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements

Kent Mountain View Academy, Daniel, Meadow Ridge, Panther Lake and Ridgewood elementary

  • Apr 29, 2020
State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements
Driver who crashed vehicle into train in Kent arrested for murder | Update

Driver who crashed vehicle into train in Kent arrested for murder | Update

Female passenger killed by strangulation not collision

Driver who crashed vehicle into train in Kent arrested for murder | Update
MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients

MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients

Seeks plasma donations from people recovered from coronavirus

  • Apr 28, 2020
MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Apr 28, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package

Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package

$300 million to cities, counties across state

  • Apr 28, 2020
Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package
Nolte State Park is a 117-acre Washington state park located 6 miles northeast of Enumclaw at the western edge of the Cascade Mountains. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

Inslee to loosen restrictions on outdoor recreation: “Data, not dates, determine how we act”

Boat ramps, trailheads and golf courses can reopen with social-distancing measures in place.

Nolte State Park is a 117-acre Washington state park located 6 miles northeast of Enumclaw at the western edge of the Cascade Mountains. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
COVID-19 deaths climb to 30 in Renton, 23 in Kent, 21 in Enumclaw

COVID-19 deaths climb to 30 in Renton, 23 in Kent, 21 in Enumclaw

‘We still have way too many cases occurring each day,’ Health officer says

COVID-19 deaths climb to 30 in Renton, 23 in Kent, 21 in Enumclaw
Kent sets live video information sessions for high school seniors

Kent sets live video information sessions for high school seniors

Questions, concerns, graduation ceremony ideas to be addressed

  • Apr 27, 2020
Kent sets live video information sessions for high school seniors
Six staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent

Six staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent

Public Health – Seattle & King County to offer voluntary testing this weekend at facility

Six staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent
Kent reopens city parks for trail use | Update

Kent reopens city parks for trail use | Update

Playgrounds, restrooms, gathering spaces still closed

Kent reopens city parks for trail use | Update
Construction worker installs siding to a building in Snoqualmie. File photo

Inslee gives construction a green light

It was unclear when sites would re-open, but employees will have to have PPE and stay six feet apart.

Construction worker installs siding to a building in Snoqualmie. File photo