South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers

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South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers

Police given peace of mind amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Unemployment claims continue to climb

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Unemployment claims continue to climb

For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.

Kentwood High School. Courtesy Photo, Kent School District

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Kent School District finalizes Continuous Learning Plan

‘A comprehensive and equitable plan to ensure all learners’ needs are met’

Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment

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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment

The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.

Jeff Lilley, then president of the Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, speaks to the gathering at the 2017 KentHOPE benefit dinner. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, KentHOPE

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KentHOPE women’s shelter response to COVID-19

In temporary lockdown but supplies still needed

Man dies in Auburn shooting

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Man dies in Auburn shooting

Apparent robbery attempt Tuesday night at boat repair shop; suspect at large

Kent Police investigate shooting, car crash on East Hill

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Kent Police investigate shooting, car crash on East Hill

Few details discovered about Monday incident

Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus

Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

Stay connected and be in the know with Kent School District

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Stay connected and be in the know with Kent School District

Updates throughout the closure during COVID-19 pandemic

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man after I-5 standoff in Kent

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest man after I-5 standoff in Kent

Incident began in Issaquah early Tuesday morning

State legislators discussed COVID-19 impacts during a East King Chambers Coalition webinar on March 31 moderated by Kate Riley of The Seattle Times. Screenshot

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State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers

Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.

Gov. Jay Inslee is pictured March 28 at a field hospital set up at the CenturyLink Field Event Center to address non-COVID-19 medical needs. (Photo courtesy of Jay Inslee’s Twitter feed)

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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement

“Thousands of calls” from residents concerned about businesses and people not following restrictions.

6 deaths so far in Kent, 4 in Renton, 3 in Auburn from COVID-19

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6 deaths so far in Kent, 4 in Renton, 3 in Auburn from COVID-19

Latest King County results from Public Health—Seattle & King County

Members of Puget Sound Fire who will be staffed at the first responder testing site in Covington received additional training last week. Photo courtesy of Capt. Joe Root

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COVID-19 testing site for first responders to open in Covington this week

Testing is by appointment only and not open to the general public.

A 3-year-old boy suffered serious injuries as a passenger in this car that crashed early Monday along Interstate 5 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

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3-year-old boy seriously injured in Kent crash

Single-car wreck along Interstate 5 early Monday morning

The 2020 census form will look very similar to this sample document. Image courtesy U.S. Census Bureau

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Don’t forget to take the census

Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.

Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time

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Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time

In the early 1930s, Dorothy Lucille used whatever she had on hand to patch and mend her family’s…

Property tax deadline extended to June

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Property tax deadline extended to June

This only affects those who pay their property taxes themselves.

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows COVID-19, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

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Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county

With links to official information.

Courtesy of Mountain View Fire and Rescue

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue seeks levy on Aug. 4 primary ballot

Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.