Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

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Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

The app is available for any health care provider to use.

St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Lights, sirens, support: First responders host parades for frontline hospital workers

Federal Way police, South King Fire and Rescue and other agencies showed their support for St. Francis Hospital…

Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak

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Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak

Thieves stole 61 vehicles in 48-hour period this week

Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

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Senior Skip Semester | Class of 2020

Kent-Meridian High School student describes impact of COVID-19 outbreak

Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

Monroe Correctional Complex (Washington State Department of Corrections)

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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners

The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.

First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

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First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive

The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.

COVID-19 death tolls reach double digits in some South King County cities

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COVID-19 death tolls reach double digits in some South King County cities

The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19,…

Auburn Police seek man in fatal shooting at boat repair shop

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Auburn Police seek man in fatal shooting at boat repair shop

Ask public for help in tracking down Danny Mendez

Kent homeless man faces murder charge in East Hill stabbing

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Kent homeless man faces murder charge in East Hill stabbing

Reportedly upset at another homeless man dating his ex-girlfriend

Auburn Police ask for help to find woman of interest in fatal shooting

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Auburn Police ask for help to find woman of interest in fatal shooting

March 31 case at boat repair shop

Continuous learning plan hits phase 3 in Kent School District

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Continuous learning plan hits phase 3 in Kent School District

Update from Superintendent Calvin Watts

Kent apartment fire displaces 24 people

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Kent apartment fire displaces 24 people

Monday afternoon at Apex West Hill

KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

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KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration

Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy…

Members of the National Guard pack food boxes on Monday at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest

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National Guard packing 10,000 food boxes per week at Kent warehouse

Began work last week

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.

Pedestrian killed on Highway 18 in Covington

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Pedestrian killed on Highway 18 in Covington

A 55-year-old Hoquiam man died after being hit by a vehicle while standing in a lane along Highway…

Kent man identified in fatal stabbing

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Kent man identified in fatal stabbing

Monday night fight on East Hill

Firefighters put out garage fire in Kent

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Firefighters put out garage fire in Kent

Wednesday night

Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year

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Update from Kent School District Superintendent about plans for rest of year

Graduation ceremonies may be changed to virtual ceremonies and/or delayed