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

Police arrest suspect

Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic

The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington breweries.

Kent School District superintendent issues message about school closure

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

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

Latest South County results from Public Health—Seattle King County

Kent man faces murder charge in Renton shooting

Victim shot March 10 in parked car

Students will not return to classrooms this school year

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

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Three Blue Origin employees in Kent test positive for COVID-19

At new headquarters that opened in January

Insurers should consider refunds of auto premiums to Washington drivers

State Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issues request

Inslee, nonprofits launch fund for state’s food banks as supply levels drop

Demand expected to double this week to 1.6 million people in need

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No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities

Due to the school closure extension, the cancellation includes all practices, competitions, tournaments and championships, WIAA says.

News

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.

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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.

 

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Business
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Group calls on Amazon to take urgent steps at Kent Fulfillment Center

MLK County Working Families Party sends letter to Bezos

 

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Five businesses warned for price gouging

Ferguson sent cease and desist letters to five businesses, including one in Issaquah.

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Sports

Emerald Downs still plans to have horse racing season in 2020

Horse training continues at Auburn racetrack

 

There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces

Washington Interscholastic Activities Association making contingency plans for high school sports competitions after extension of stay home order.

 

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Life

‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

Federal Way resident Evelyn Allcorn shares story of her husband’s battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on March 28.

 

Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19

Pacific Ballroom Dance moves to online classes; group returned home early from national competition

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Opinion
Legislature

Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

The Washington comprehensive sex education bill passed in the Senate on March 7.

 

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Editorial

Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

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Marketplace

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Don’t Dread Exercise… Eat The Frog!

Leapfrog to fitness by facing your fears

 

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Retirement can look THIS good!

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Northwest

Sound Transit suspends light rail construction projects amid COVID-19 response

Some work will continue

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King County reduces jail population by more than 600

At facilities in Kent, Seattle

 

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