Closures on I-5 in Kent for Federal Way Link light rail construction

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Closures on I-5 in Kent for Federal Way Link light rail construction

Along southbound shoulder, lanes near Midway Landfill

Visitors, staff, and administration are screened at Enumclaw’s St. Elizabeth Hospital entrances for any signs of COVID-19. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

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Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County

Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement May 1, 2020.

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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.

Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

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Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.

COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

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COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.

Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9

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Drive By Donation set at Kent Station May 9

Items needed by Kent Food Bank, Living Well Kent and other groups

Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman

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Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman

Incident began as vehicle-train collision

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s online address April 29, 2020.

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Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order

He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.

COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

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COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says

Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.

State Ecology grant to pay for 3 electric school buses in Kent, 2 in Renton

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State Ecology grant to pay for 3 electric school buses in Kent, 2 in Renton

22 districts to get buses funded by Washington’s Volkswagen diesel emission settlement

State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements

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State Board of Education recognizes five Kent schools for achievements

Kent Mountain View Academy, Daniel, Meadow Ridge, Panther Lake and Ridgewood elementary

MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients

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MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients

Seeks plasma donations from people recovered from coronavirus

Driver who crashed vehicle into train in Kent arrested for murder | Update

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Driver who crashed vehicle into train in Kent arrested for murder | Update

Female passenger killed by strangulation not collision

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package

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Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package

$300 million to cities, counties across state

COVID-19 deaths climb to 30 in Renton, 23 in Kent, 21 in Enumclaw

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COVID-19 deaths climb to 30 in Renton, 23 in Kent, 21 in Enumclaw

‘We still have way too many cases occurring each day,’ Health officer says

Nolte State Park is a 117-acre Washington state park located 6 miles northeast of Enumclaw at the western edge of the Cascade Mountains. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Inslee to loosen restrictions on outdoor recreation: “Data, not dates, determine how we act”

Boat ramps, trailheads and golf courses can reopen with social-distancing measures in place.

Kent sets live video information sessions for high school seniors

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Kent sets live video information sessions for high school seniors

Questions, concerns, graduation ceremony ideas to be addressed

Six staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent

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Six staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent

Public Health – Seattle & King County to offer voluntary testing this weekend at facility

Kent reopens city parks for trail use | Update

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Kent reopens city parks for trail use | Update

Playgrounds, restrooms, gathering spaces still closed