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At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

  • Mar 2, 2020
At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing
Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick

Metro and Sound Transit continue to operate normal routes for now.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo
Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools

Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools

Experience teaches kids how to care for their smiles, part of National Children’s Dental Health Month

  • Mar 2, 2020
Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools
Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington

Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington

The Washington State Senate last Friday honored Washington’s Sikh community with a resolution sponsored by Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, and co-sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra,… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2020
Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington
Seattle & King County Public Health Official Dr. Jeff Duchin speaking at the press conference. Screenshot from press conference livestream

14 coronavirus cases, including five deaths, in King County

County is in process of purchasing a motel intended for quarantine.

Seattle & King County Public Health Official Dr. Jeff Duchin speaking at the press conference. Screenshot from press conference livestream
Facts, details about coronavirus

Facts, details about coronavirus

Check out links to websites for COVID-19 information

  • Mar 2, 2020
Facts, details about coronavirus
A second person dies from COVID-19 in King County

A second person dies from COVID-19 in King County

The total number of cases reaches 10 with two deaths

A second person dies from COVID-19 in King County
Coronavirus reaches Federal Way as USPS employee tests positive

Coronavirus reaches Federal Way as USPS employee tests positive

The total number of cases in King County is now 10 with 2 deaths

Coronavirus reaches Federal Way as USPS employee tests positive
Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

COVID-19 test results have come back from the State Public Health Laboratory confirming two additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these two… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2020
Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6
First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in King County at Kirkland hospital

First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in King County at Kirkland hospital

Two people tested positive for the virus at Evergreen Hospital. One died Saturday.

First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in King County at Kirkland hospital
Sounder parking garage project moving forward in Kent

Sounder parking garage project moving forward in Kent

Construction to start in 2022

Sounder parking garage project moving forward in Kent
Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides

Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides

Seven in Kent in 2018, according to King County Medical Examiner’s report

  • Feb 28, 2020
Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides
Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year

Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year

Turning students who couldn’t into students who can

  • Feb 28, 2020
Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year
PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

  • Feb 28, 2020
Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service
Trouble could be over at crime-infested Kent home

Trouble could be over at crime-infested Kent home

Police focus to shut it down after years of problems, complaints

Trouble could be over at crime-infested Kent home
Aerial view of the Amtrak Cascades train derailment in 2017 near DuPont, Wash. Courtesy Wikipedia

Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit

It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.

Aerial view of the Amtrak Cascades train derailment in 2017 near DuPont, Wash. Courtesy Wikipedia
Heinisch to retire after 21 years with Kent Youth and Family Services

Heinisch to retire after 21 years with Kent Youth and Family Services

Took over as executive director in 1999

  • Feb 26, 2020
Heinisch to retire after 21 years with Kent Youth and Family Services
Army Corps begins annual Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill

Army Corps begins annual Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill

Near the Green River headwaters

  • Feb 26, 2020
Army Corps begins annual Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Feb 26, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report