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April free state park days postponed

April free state park days postponed

A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.

  • Apr 9, 2020
April free state park days postponed
King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo

King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters

County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.

King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo
Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10

Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10

To address COVID-19 pandemic and answer questions

  • Apr 8, 2020
Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10
King County’s North Seattle isolation and quarantine site on April 8. The North Seattle/Aurora facility is located at 1132 N 128th St. in Seattle. It features six modular units with a total capacity of 23 people. Corey Morris/staff photo

King County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak

Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.

  • Apr 8, 2020
  • By Sound Publishing staff
King County’s North Seattle isolation and quarantine site on April 8. The North Seattle/Aurora facility is located at 1132 N 128th St. in Seattle. It features six modular units with a total capacity of 23 people. Corey Morris/staff photo
Fight leads to fatal stabbing on East Hill in Kent | Update

Fight leads to fatal stabbing on East Hill in Kent | Update

Police arrest 38-year-old Kent man

Fight leads to fatal stabbing on East Hill in Kent | Update
Kent School District superintendent issues message about school closure

Kent School District superintendent issues message about school closure

‘It is a necessary step for us to do our part,’ Calvin Watts says

Kent School District superintendent issues message about school closure
COVID-19 deaths reach 10 in Kent; 7 in Renton; 5 in Enumclaw

COVID-19 deaths reach 10 in Kent; 7 in Renton; 5 in Enumclaw

Latest South County results from Public Health—Seattle King County

COVID-19 deaths reach 10 in Kent; 7 in Renton; 5 in Enumclaw
Kent man faces murder charge in Renton shooting

Kent man faces murder charge in Renton shooting

Victim shot March 10 in parked car

Kent man faces murder charge in Renton shooting
First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19
Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.

Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage

Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage

Despite the department’s success with a one-man team, South King Fire is looking for the community’s help to sew gowns for first responders.

Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage
Kent Food Bank seeks monetary donations

Kent Food Bank seeks monetary donations

COVID-19 reduces contributions

Kent Food Bank seeks monetary donations
King County Metro announced reduced services after ridership fell 60 percent in response to coronavirus. File photo

King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

  • Apr 6, 2020
  • By Mitchell Atencio matencio@soundpublishing.com
King County Metro announced reduced services after ridership fell 60 percent in response to coronavirus. File photo
A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo

King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

  • Apr 6, 2020
  • By Mitchell Atencio matencio@soundpublishing.com
A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo
Drive-thru COVID-19 virus testing last week in the parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. A study by the University of Washington and UnitedHealth Group, conducted at Everett Clinic locations, found that a less-intrusive form of the coronavirus test would require fewer precautions by health care workers. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds

The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.

Drive-thru COVID-19 virus testing last week in the parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. A study by the University of Washington and UnitedHealth Group, conducted at Everett Clinic locations, found that a less-intrusive form of the coronavirus test would require fewer precautions by health care workers. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Life Care Center (LCC) of Kirkland is facing more than $600,000 in fines for its response to the COVID-19 outbreak in its facility. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response

The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.

Life Care Center (LCC) of Kirkland is facing more than $600,000 in fines for its response to the COVID-19 outbreak in its facility. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing
Fire displaces family of five at Kent home | Update

Fire displaces family of five at Kent home | Update

Thursday evening in 15000 block of SE 274th Place

Fire displaces family of five at Kent home | Update
South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers
South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers
Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo

Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19

The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to use its services during the outbreak.

Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo
Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference April 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s Facebook page)

Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4

As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in April.

  • Apr 2, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer and Chuck Taylor Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference April 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s Facebook page)