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City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs

City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs

Youth sports, summer concerts among cancellations

  • May 28, 2020
City of Kent cancels all Parks Department summer events, programs
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo

Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2

Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo
ICE joins manhunt for suspect wanted in connection with missing Kent man

ICE joins manhunt for suspect wanted in connection with missing Kent man

Alcantara-Gonzalez reportedly a Mexican citizen in the U.S. illegally; Eckles missing near Cle Elum

ICE joins manhunt for suspect wanted in connection with missing Kent man
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31
Search continues in Central Washington for missing Kent man

Search continues in Central Washington for missing Kent man

Manhunt goes on for potential suspect in case; Ian Eckles last seen May 16

Search continues in Central Washington for missing Kent man
Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

  • May 27, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield and Joseph Thompson Herald writers
  • Coronavirus
Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo
Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
Kent Police bust man for burglary, robbery

Kent Police bust man for burglary, robbery

8 police SUVs, officers with rifles respond to May 24 incident

Kent Police bust man for burglary, robbery
Kent City Council approves property tax waiver for multifamily residential developers

Kent City Council approves property tax waiver for multifamily residential developers

Future projects in downtown, Midway (West Hill)

Kent City Council approves property tax waiver for multifamily residential developers
State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.

State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
City of Kent ready to ‘vigorously defend’ police department in civil rights lawsuit

City of Kent ready to ‘vigorously defend’ police department in civil rights lawsuit

Suit alleges officers wrongfully killed Joseph-McDade in 2017 shooting

City of Kent ready to ‘vigorously defend’ police department in civil rights lawsuit
American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington

State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.

  • May 25, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Coronavirus
American Medical Response (AMR) organized a parade of first responders to show appreciation for St. Elizabeth Hospital staff April 30. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’

Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.

Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’
Parents file civil rights lawsuit against Kent Police in Joseph-McDade fatal shooting

Parents file civil rights lawsuit against Kent Police in Joseph-McDade fatal shooting

Allege officers wrongfully killed 20-year-old man after vehicle pursuit in 2017

Parents file civil rights lawsuit against Kent Police in Joseph-McDade fatal shooting
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