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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.
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Black Lives Matter peaceful protest, march set for June 11 in Kent
Several streets to close at 1:30 p.m. for 3 p.m. event
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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.
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King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure
Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.
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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.
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Kent Police stopped using knee on neck technique to control suspects in 2013
Minneapolis officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes
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Kent teen in fatal SUV crash attended Kentwood High School
Tyrenn Smith had plane ticket for next day to move to Phoenix
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Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction
Along southbound lanes over three weeks
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Manhunt continues in Central Washington for suspect in Kent man’s killing
Public land closures expanded on June 4
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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties
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Hundreds gather at Auburn City Hall to protest death of George Floyd
‘This is about a system that oppresses black and brown people,’ protester says
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Kent teen dies in fatal crash along West Valley Highway | Update
Vehicle reportedly hit speeds of more than 80 mph chasing another car
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National Guard using ShoWare Center in Kent for lodging, staging
About 200 members, 70 police vehicles use arena to respond to regional incidents
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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.
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Kent School District superintendent releases message about George Floyd’s death, protests
‘Will we be the community that stands for justice, peace and hope for a better tomorrow?’
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Kent mayor issues statement about George Floyd’s death, protests
‘America is angry and rightfully so’
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Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made
‘What happened in Tukwila was not a protest, it was coordinated looting,’ police say
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South King County area police respond to Seattle protests
The responding officers are members of the multi-agency Valley Civil Disturbance Unit, officials say.
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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.