Life
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled
Due to the escalating situation surrounding COVID-19, including Gov. Inslee’s most recent school closures through at least April…
News
COVID-19 — What you need to know today
Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?
Letters to the Editor
Coronavirus: County made hasty choice in Kent as a quarantine city
Like many Kent residents, I was blindsided when I heard, late Wednesday afternoon (March 4), of King County’s…
Letters to the Editor
How much effect will virus have?
The situation regarding King County’s acquisition of the Econo Lodge in Kent raises concerns. I am surprised that…
News
Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive
Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections.
News
Police asking for public’s help to find missing Kent girl
Kent Police are conducting a missing person investigation involving a 16-year-old girl, and is asking the public for…
Sports
WIAA postpones drama festival, state dance/drill
Any regular season contests or practices are held at the discretion of each member school and school district
Opinion
Legislative session ends with plenty of hits and misses
OLYMPIA — The 2020 regular legislative session is coming to a close.
News
Kent Kids’ Arts Day at the Commons is cancelled
In keeping with guidelines established by the governor and the county’s local health officer, this year’s Kent Kids’…
News
South Sound Charity Run in Kent to benefit Moreno scholarship fund draws a field of nearly 200
The first South Sound Charity 5K Run and Youth Dash on March 7 attracted nearly 200 runners.
News
Rep. Schrier introduces bill requiring all insurance plans to cover full cost of COVID-19 testing
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Eighth District, has introduced legislation requiring all health insurance plans to cover the full…
Business
SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans
Administrator: ‘SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during…
News
Entenman bill to alleviate family poverty on its way to governor’s desk
The Washington Legislature passed legislation to aid low-income families Wednesday.
Sports
Western Hockey League, Thunderbirds season put on ice; officials suspend play, for now
Western Hockey League Commissioner Ron Robison announced Thursday the 2019-20 WHL season will be paused until further notice.
News
City disappointed with county’s approach to manage motel as quarantine facility
How King County plans to manage a Kent motel as an isolation/quarantine facility during the coronavirues pandemic is…
News
All Washington State Fair events canceled through March
Puyallup events center falls under governor’s prohibition related to COVID-19 virus
News
ShoWare Center acting on governor’s directive; events impacted
Prohibits gatherings of 250 people or more due to COVID-19
News
COVID-19 — What you need to know today
More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events
News
Millions of county dollars to help transform Kent motel into an isolation, quarantine facility
Council approves expansive package, including $28.2 million in funding for COVID-19 response