News
House fire displaces Covington mayor’s family, kills their dog
Red Cross is assisting Mayor Jeff Wagner’s family; a board up company has secured the building.
News
Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis
One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.
Business
Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus
Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.
News
Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending
Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.
News
Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
News
Man pinned under a tree after it falls into an apartment
Fourteen emergency services respond outside of Maple Valley
Opinion
Working to communicate with all residents
It may only be February, but some great things are already happening in Covington in 2020. In January,…
News
Neighbors warn Covington homeowner of roof fire
Puget Sound Fire units responded to a single-family residence in Covington just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb.…
News
He thought his wife died, she was found in Covington
Missing elderly woman found in the same clothes she left in after months of being missing
News
Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor for the week of Feb. 20
Reader is wary of possible new tree code
News
Barn catches fire Friday morning
One Covington resident’s Valentine’s Day started off heated when their barn caught fire early in the morning.
News
Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
Northwest
Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent
Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
News
Cedar Height students make threats with fake guns
Two middle school students are suffering the consequences after bringing realistic looking replica handguns to class.
News
Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.
News
Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees
Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.
News
Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry
Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.