News
World Vision, FWPS partner to provide essential items to families in need
Partnership aims to provide World Vision hygiene kits, hand sanitizer, school supply packs and more to 400 families…
Opinion
Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial
When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…
Northwest
Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis
Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting
News
Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk
Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.
Northwest
Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state
Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M
Obituaries
Obituary: Velma Jean Byers
Velma Jean Byers, who was born to Eugene Kellogg and Velma June (Smith) Farr Sr. on August 6,…
Northwest
Washington wins federal grant to support economic recovery from COVID-19
$12 million from U.S. Department of Labor to help unemployed workers
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
Long-term care facilities to begin opening dedicated COVID-19 units
Nursing homes in Tacoma, Shoreline, Bellingham to handle patients from other locations
Northwest
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed
News
COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says
A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.
Northwest
State health insurers due $106 million from U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Consumers could get relief on the individual health insurance market
Northwest
State provides $9 million in rent, energy assistance to low-income households
Residents in the federal Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program may apply
Business
Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area
Interactive map provides details
Business
New interactive map shows Federal Way-based takeout, delivery options
Interactive map provides details about food options in 20 nearby Puget Sound cities.
News
MultiCare Health System announces new treatment for COVID-19 patients
Seeks plasma donations from people recovered from coronavirus
News
Local governments to get funding from federal stimulus package
$300 million to cities, counties across state
Life
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
Begins with Summer Series scheduled to start June 21