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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
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