News
President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.
News
Auburn Valley Humane Society limits shelter’s hours, closes thrift store
The Auburn Valley Humane Society facility, at 4910 A St. SE, is operating on a limited capacity by…
News
Studded tire removal deadline extended to April 30
The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However,…
Life
Poetry at Rainbow Café cancels meeting, setting up streaming program for April 6
Poetry at the Rainbow Café has canceled its April 6 meeting for COVID-19 precautions.
News
Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
Business
New unemployment claims increased over 116 percent during week of March 8-14
During the week of March 8-14, 14,154 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Employment Security…
News
City closes playgrounds and other active recreation areas
Please follow park rules, maintain social distancing
News
VRFA fire and rescue blotter | March 20
Between March 9 and March 15, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 217 calls for service, among…
News
Auburn Police blotter | March 20
Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between March 10 and 15:
Letters to the Editor
Some good advice in the fight against infection
School closings, sports event cancellations, food hoarding. … We live in a new Coronavirus-induced world. Yet some personal…
Northwest
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services
Seeks to reserve critical equipment for COVID-19 health care workers
Business
AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19
Washingtonians should be skeptical of claims about virus
News
Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains
New schedules reflect greatly reduced demand, anticipated staffing shortages
Opinion
Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus
Now, more than ever, nonprofits need gifts of time and money
News
Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families
Pivots services to greatest need during COVID-19
Life
KCLS ends ebook boycott with Macmillan Publishers
System will resume purchasing new eBooks from Macmillan and its publishing imprints
News
King County Flood Control District commits to environmental partnership
The King County Flood Control District has committed an additional $6.7 million from its 2020 budget to support…
Sports
Applications being accepted for Smart Choices Scholarships
High school seniors encouraged to apply; deadline is April 1
News
Construction to continue on M Street SE – 25th Street SE to 29thStreet SE | UPDATES
Other projects to affect roadways, traffic
News
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.