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Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn extends closure through at least April 14

Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn extends closure through at least April 14

Tribe had hoped for March 31 reopening

Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn extends closure through at least April 14
Sound Publishing operates the following titles in King County: Federal Way Mirror, Auburn Reporter, Kent-Covington Reporter, Renton Reporter, Enumclaw Courier-Herald, Kirkland Reporter, Bellevue Reporter, Snoqualmie Valley Record, Issaquah Reporter, Redmond Reporter, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, Mercer Island Reporter and the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.

Kent Reporter to suspend print publication

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Kent Reporter must also adapt in order to ensure the continuation of high-quality… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2020
Sound Publishing operates the following titles in King County: Federal Way Mirror, Auburn Reporter, Kent-Covington Reporter, Renton Reporter, Enumclaw Courier-Herald, Kirkland Reporter, Bellevue Reporter, Snoqualmie Valley Record, Issaquah Reporter, Redmond Reporter, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, Mercer Island Reporter and the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.
COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

  • Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals
Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies

Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies

To the relief of anxious employees, the company said it will shut down factory operations for two weeks.

Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies
Kent mayor lifts enforcement of plastic bag ban during COVID-19 outbreak | Update
Kent mayor lifts enforcement of plastic bag ban during COVID-19 outbreak | Update
Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

Retail establishments get the green light to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic.

Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

New unemployment claims increased over 116 percent during week of March 8-14

During the week of March 8-14, 14,154 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Employment Security Department (ESD) which was an increase of… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2020
AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19

Washingtonians should be skeptical of claims about virus

  • Mar 19, 2020
AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19
Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila closes because of coronavirus

Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila closes because of coronavirus

Reopening date remains to be determined

Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila closes because of coronavirus
Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey
Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey
SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans

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 these times of uncertainty’

  • Mar 17, 2020
SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans
A Boeing 777X during a taxi test. (Boeing Co.)

Companywide, Boeing reports 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Boeing will equip more employees to work remotely, but for now factory workers will stay on the line.

A Boeing 777X during a taxi test. (Boeing Co.)
What’s open, closed at Kent Station

What’s open, closed at Kent Station

Several businesses remain open at shopping center

  • Mar 17, 2020
What’s open, closed at Kent Station

SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by the coronavirus

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2020
State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

Washington’s economy picks up 6,800 jobs in January

  • Mar 4, 2020
State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low
A flight takes off at SeaTac International Airport. Photo courtesy Port of Seattle

Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures

Changes at Sea-Tac Airport include more hand sanitizer, training for biohazard cleaning.

A flight takes off at SeaTac International Airport. Photo courtesy Port of Seattle
With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

  • Feb 27, 2020
With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)
Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1

Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1

Customers encouraged to bring reusable bags or must pay 8 cents per bag

  • Feb 25, 2020
Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1
Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Facility to employ more than 300

  • Feb 20, 2020
Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama
Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

At Bridge Point Kent facility

  • Feb 19, 2020
Spicers Paper finds new Kent location