News
Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
Business
Westfield Southcenter to hold job fair Sept. 25 in Tukwila
More than 20 businesses looking for employees
News
State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
Northwest
New data dashboard tracks COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated, vaccinated people
Information compiled by Public Health – Seattle & King County
News
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-29
Incidents include bicyclist killed, teen shot, pizza delivery driver attacked
Northwest
Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages
Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2
Life
‘Back to normal’ could be the worst thing to happen for some seniors | Senior Lifestyles
Is it over yet? COVID, that is?
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column
The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…
News
COVID-19 guidance for parents of schoolkids | Harborview Medical Center tips
Kent School District classes start Aug. 26
Opinion
Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence
Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.
Opinion
Message from state superintendent regarding school employee vaccinations
After a year and a half of remote and hybrid learning, my top priorities as our school buildings…
Opinion
Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us
The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…
News
Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
Opinion
Technology and the post-pandemic restructuring of education | Guest column
As Simon Jenkins notes in an op-ed piece in The Guardian, “Great institutions traditionally need traumas — wars…