News
King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
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South King County cities to receive millions in COVID-19 relief funds
Federal Way, Renton, Enumclaw, Kent, Auburn among cities to benefit from Washington State Department of Commerce CARES Act.
Sports
Emerald Downs to open for horse racing June 22
No fans initially at Auburn track; fans can wager from home
News
New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…
News
COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.
News
Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’
News
Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound
Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.
Life
Local singer Zan Fiskum advances to final 9 on ‘The Voice’
Maple Valley singer has ties to Kent
News
Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent
High speeds on uptick with less traffic on highways
News
Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
Northwest
MultiCare rapidly expands virtual visit capabilities for patients
Up to 50 percent of appointments system-wide went virtual in March
News
Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission
Northwest
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed
News
Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County
Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.
News
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31
Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.
News
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.
News
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.
News
Man faces murder charge in Kent strangulation of woman
Incident began as vehicle-train collision
Business
NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help return humans to the Moon
Goal to land the first woman and next man on the surface by 2024
News
Gov. Inslee to extend stay-home order
He said he will lay out a clearer timeline for a phased reopening of the state Friday.