Martin Coon and his wife Khristine hold the $75,000 check after winning Washington’s Lottery. Courtesy photo

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Covington man wins Washington’s Lottery

Martin Coon, a U.S. Postal worker, won $75K off of a scratch ticket in early March.

April free state park days postponed

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April free state park days postponed

A date has not been set, though two more free days are approaching in June.

King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo

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King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters

County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.

Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10

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Kent Mayor Ralph plans Facebook Town Hall on April 10

To address COVID-19 pandemic and answer questions

King County’s North Seattle isolation and quarantine site on April 8. The North Seattle/Aurora facility is located at 1132 N 128th St. in Seattle. It features six modular units with a total capacity of 23 people. Corey Morris/staff photo

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King County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak

Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.

Kent School District superintendent issues message about school closure

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Kent School District superintendent issues message about school closure

‘It is a necessary step for us to do our part,’ Calvin Watts says

Fight leads to fatal stabbing on East Hill in Kent | Update

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Fight leads to fatal stabbing on East Hill in Kent | Update

Police arrest 38-year-old Kent man

COVID-19 deaths reach 10 in Kent; 7 in Renton; 5 in Enumclaw

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COVID-19 deaths reach 10 in Kent; 7 in Renton; 5 in Enumclaw

Latest South County results from Public Health—Seattle King County

Kent man faces murder charge in Renton shooting

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Kent man faces murder charge in Renton shooting

Victim shot March 10 in parked car

First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

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First WA state prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

The man is the first person in Washington to contract the disease while in a state prison.

Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage

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Sewing up solutions: South King firefighter designs prototype for protective gown shortage

Despite the department’s success with a one-man team, South King Fire is looking for the community’s help to…

Kent Food Bank seeks monetary donations

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Kent Food Bank seeks monetary donations

COVID-19 reduces contributions

Students will not return to classrooms this school year

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Students will not return to classrooms this school year

Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.

Drive-thru COVID-19 virus testing last week in the parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. A study by the University of Washington and UnitedHealth Group, conducted at Everett Clinic locations, found that a less-intrusive form of the coronavirus test would require fewer precautions by health care workers. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate, study finds

The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.

Life Care Center (LCC) of Kirkland is facing more than $600,000 in fines for its response to the COVID-19 outbreak in its facility. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response

The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.

Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo

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Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19

The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to…

Fire displaces family of five at Kent home | Update

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Fire displaces family of five at Kent home | Update

Thursday evening in 15000 block of SE 274th Place

Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference April 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s Facebook page)

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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4

As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in…

City of Kent jail population reduced to 50 from 134

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City of Kent jail population reduced to 50 from 134

Bookings cut to prevent COVID-19 outbreak among inmates

Evelyn and Bill Allcorn. Courtesy photo

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‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

Federal Way resident shares story of her husband’s battle with COVID-19