80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

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80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

Officials reminded people to keep a safe distance from others, on what may be the warmest days so…

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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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…

King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

Sheri Bebbington says technology was her lifeline when she was in isolation at St. Joseph Medical Center undergoing a clinical drug study for COVID-19. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial

‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’

Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

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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.

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

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Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo

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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

In between worlds, an islander faces realities of pandemic

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In between worlds, an islander faces realities of pandemic

R.J. Cooper navigated the emerging COVID-19 crisis from Antarctica.

The news in brief

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The news in brief

COVID-19 antibody testing available on Vashon, Strawberry Festival is postponed until 2021, and more

Vashon’s small businesses wait for relief, hope for the best

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Vashon’s small businesses wait for relief, hope for the best

“Give us a good challenge and we’ll figure it out. That’s the thing about people who live on…

Childcare for essential workers offered at Chautauqua

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Childcare for essential workers offered at Chautauqua

Program serves students ages 4 to 12 whose parents are needed in the workplace.

Beachcomber editorial staff down to two

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Beachcomber editorial staff down to two

The news comes as Sound Publishing further eliminated 20% of its workforce across its publications.

Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo

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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.