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Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

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Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

Modified hours; safety protocols

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

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U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice

Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19

Thoughts on recent tragedies | Letter to the editor

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Thoughts on recent tragedies | Letter to the editor

It is impossible to ignore the tragedies we have experienced in the last couple of months: coronavirus, lockdown,…

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

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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.

Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties

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Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties

Including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way locations

Pandemic illustrates the need for government action

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Pandemic illustrates the need for government action

Despite spending most of my life in government and politics and working with some of the best, I…

Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

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Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

Along southbound lanes over three weeks

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

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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

File photo

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Misbehaving woman banned from Auburn gas station | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Auburn police log.

New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

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New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

$400M, 310,000-square-foot facility will open with COVID-19 precautions

Screenshot of the city’s Facebook page.

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Mayor lifts emergency and curfew enacted after looting and protests

Mayor Nancy Backus has ended the civil emergency related to looting, vandalism and property destruction she issued on…

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

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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.

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

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New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers

Relay for Life of South King County moves online

Life

Relay for Life of South King County moves online

American Cancer Society donations to be taken during May 30 virtual gathering

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

Thursday morning fire spares occupants, home sustains limited damage

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Thursday morning fire spares occupants, home sustains limited damage

No one was hurt and a two-story home sustained only limited damage in a house fire in the…

Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31

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Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31

4-mile stretch of highway

State Parks offers three free days in June

Northwest

State Parks offers three free days in June

No pass needed June 6, 7 and 13