Election 2019
City places budget work on hold until after general election
Crime and Police news
Police use de-escalation tactics in two situations
Education news
Board of directors appointed Lori Cloud in his place
Community events
The large crowd of runners, joggers and walkers came dressed in purple regalia to honor domestic violence victims at the 2019 Covington Purple Light Night.… Continue reading
Police news
Kentwood High School was placed on lockdown and two teens were found with a hand gun in a nearby neighborhood. Covington Police sent out a… Continue reading
City Council ponders ideas for Covington Elementary School site
Health and wellness
A survey in the spring showed a rise in vaping among students of all ages
A community that supports each other
How one Covington resident overcame violence to help others
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The city and police see success in a partnership with the nonprofit DAWN
Your neighborhood communities
The Covington Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 27th birthday
Community events
The second annual event brings community to the chamber
Mark Hoben looks to help transition the Maple Valley Farmers Market to the Legacy Site
The 12th annual Outpatient Physical Therapy Summer’s End Fun Run hosted in Covington
Dance the night away
PTA volunteers offer free homecoming, prom dresses to Tahoma, Kent students
City happenings
Covington City Council votes to approve a max number of vehicles, parking laws in residential zones
Cultural shifts
Tahoma Schools approves new policy focused less on girls’ clothing
Running to win
Coach Jeff Brady earns coach of the year for Washington state second year in a row
Fun features
Capes, masks and running shoes
National champions
Maple Valley’s Abbey Nardella already made her community proud by being accepted to compete at the Para-Pan American games in Peru. Now she’s made her… Continue reading
Education news
While other districts grapple with staff cuts, Tahoma hires more teachers