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Host families needed in Covington for exchange students

The Northwest International Student Exchange program is looking for host families in the Covington area for exchange students…

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Year Up Puget Sounds seeks young adults from Covington, Maple Valley for fall program

Year Up Puget Sound is searching for motivated young adults in the Puget Sound community who have an…

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Arena investor Chris Hansen presents to Council Budget Committee

Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee featured presentation and discussion with Chris Hansen Monday and…

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Ecology seeks public comment on Better Brakes draft rules

The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on proposed rules to carry out Washington's Better Brakes…

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Former Evergreen student sentenced for 2001 arson at UW Center for Urban Horticulture

Student secured car, served as lookout in firebomb conspiracy

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Making up lost time | Living with Gleigh

I got the stomach flu last week. I got it from my oldest daughter who brought it home…

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King County Family Reunification Day celebrates children’s return home

The majority of children who are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect and placed into…

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Child injury deaths in King County drop by 62 percent

193 children's lives saved over the last decade, thanks to prevention policies, law enforcement, education.

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Primary election news and notes | Secretary of State

If you think that the primary election is coming earlier than normal, you’re right. Starting in 2012, our…

Graphic by Frank Shiers

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

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Kent School District’s summer lunch program to start June 25

Kent School District sponsors free summer lunches for children 18 and under during June, July and August.

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Online math, language arts classes offered for Tahoma students

Students who struggled with math or language arts classes during the regular school year can participate in online…

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“Cafe night” benefit for Maple Valley-based Bridge of Hope to be held June 28

The Bridge of Hope is sponsoring a "cafe night" from 6:30-9 p.m. on June 28 at the Olson…

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Covington Budget Priorities Advisory Committee July 4 meeting canceled

The Covington Budget Priorities Advisory Committee meeting, previously scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. has…

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Volunteers needed for “Mission Reunite” on July 4 near Covington

Missing Pet Partnership (MPP), a Federal Way-based nonprofit organization, has partnered with the Regional Animal Shelter of King…

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Maple Valley Bike Challenge Competition set for July 28

The city of Maple Valley Parks and Recreation and Maple Valley Police Department will host the bike challenge…

Comic strip of the week by Tyler Friesen.

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Comic strip of the week by Tahoma Junior High cartoonist Tyler Friesen

Comic strip of the week by Tahoma Junior High cartoonist Tyler Friesen

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House suffers extensive soot damage from fire | Maple Valley fire and Life Safety Report

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report June 11-17

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Maple Valley Police to begin fireworks enforcement patrols starting June 30

The Maple Valley Police Department will be conducting fireworks enforcement emphasis patrols starting June 30.

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Gary Ridgeway murder victim identified | Green River Killer

King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Detectives have positively identified the previously unnamed remains of a victim of Green…