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Board of Natural Resources approves land transfer to State Department of Fish and Wildlife
The state Board of Natural Resources has approved the transfer of just over 1,267 acres of state trust…
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Smoke from fireworks poses possible health risks | Washington Department of Ecology
On Independence Day, Washington residents will shoot off fireworks for entertainment and to express patriotic feelings in communities…
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Charter amendment on the organization of public defense sent to King County Council
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Committee of the Whole today took a major step to establishing a new…
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Repairs underway on damaged 520 bridge anchor cable | Washington State Department of Transportation
Repairs to a damaged anchor cable on the State Route 520 floating bridge in Seattle are underway. Washington…
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King County Sheriff orders temporary closure of portion of the Cedar River near Maple Valley
Hazardous logs and construction prompts closure of two mile-stretch between Cedar Grove Road SE and SE Jones Road.
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Registration open for teen Community Emergency Response Team class
Maple Valley CERT is holding a teen class in July
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Animal shelters preparing for an influx of pets ahead of Fourth of July
Regional Animal Services teams up with Missing Pet Partnership to help reunite stray pets with their owners
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Covington student named to Grinnell College Dean’s list
MacKenzie Higgins has been named to the Grinnell College Dean's list for the spring semester 2013. Higgins is…
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Voter registration deadline July 8 for primary election
King County Elections will mail primary ballots to all registered voters on July 17, so it’s important citizens…
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Hot weather, cold water a recipe for danger on King County rivers, lakes
With hot weather expected this weekend, King County officials are urging recreational river and lake users to be…
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Shepherd of the Valley to host vacation Bible school
Children from Covington and Maple Valley ages preschool through grade six are invited to a vacation Bible school…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
Editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
City Perk like a second home | Megan Sheridan
I always knew City Perk was at Four Corners, sold locally roasted Java! Java! coffee and I could…
Opinion
Movin’ on up to middle school | Annie Livengood
Finally. Bring on the sun! School is out for summer.
Sports
Kent players earn All-State baseball honors
Kentwood's Reese McGuire and Tanner Wessling and Kentridge's Jeremy Rabauliman and Joe Wainhouse named to All-State teams.
Letters to the Editor
What I didn’t know about Tahoma schools | Letter to the editor
Yes, the teachers are amazing but I have become aghast at the overcrowding, substandard facilities, lack of community…
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Fireworks sales begin June 28th | State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced today that consumer firework sales across the state will begin at…
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Maple Valley asphalt overlay project to start in July
The city of Maple Valley will be installing the 2013 annual asphalt overlay this year on Wax Road…
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First Jammin’ Summer Parade Marching Band practice July 2
The summer of 2013 marks the fifth year of the Jammin' Summer Parade Marching Band. Under the direction…
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Puget Sound Massage Envy clinics host teddy bear drive, provide free massages for police, firefighters and EMTs
All teddy bears collected will be donated to fire stations, police stations, and hospitals within each clinic's community.