Northwest
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60
Northwest
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday
Northwest
8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine
A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.
News
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8
Burglary, hit and run, multiple gunshots among incidents
News
Safety tips for preventing brush fires
King County Fire Chiefs Association offers advice with hot, dry, windy weather
Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
News
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
Opinion
Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column
As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…
News
Two southbound I-5 lanes to close for construction in Kent on Sept. 3, 8 and 9
Light rail extension work between Kent Des Moines Road and South 272nd Street
News
Kent man dies in Renton shooting | Update
Man identified; hundreds of cars were at the scene when shots were fired
News
Renton City Hall evacuated for possible hazardous exposure
An employee in the facility was possibly exposed to fentanyl, according to Renton fire officials.
Business
Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations
Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24
News
Face masks, food boxes to be given away Aug. 28 at ShoWare Center parking lot in Kent
Drive-thru event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Opinion
Editorial: Make certain you count in 2020 census
The Census Bureau has been told to cut its work short, making your response even more important.
