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All but youngest start classes Sept. 2
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Water and sewer utilities suing county
Two south King County water and sewer districts with customers in the Covington and Maple Valley areas are…
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35 percent voter turnout countywide
Voter turnout in King County for Tuesday’s primary election will be about 35 percent, “lower than expected,” said…
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Widow of former fire commissioner replaces him
A Mountain View Fire and Rescue/Fire District 44 commissioner who died in May has been replaced in the…
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Public hearings on downtown land-use slated for Sept. 9
The Covington City Council will conduct two public hearings Sept. 9 on downtown development and related matters.
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What do you want from a park?
Planning a community park takes time, and Covington wants to make sure residents get in on the ground…
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Tough race for legislator; fire levy in trouble
Based on the results of Tuesday’s primary election, state Rep. Geoff Simpson faces a tough road to re-election…
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Meeting’s topic: More public transit
When and how underserved areas can get more mass-transit will be among the topics when the Metropolitan King…
Life
Mystery of the hanging shoes: What’s up with that?
A friend of mine was driving past a cemetery with his 4-year-old daughter one day and noticed her…
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‘Donut hole’ still open for debate
Maple Valley is in a holding pattern when it comes to the “donut hole,” but the waiting should…
Opinion
Better too much than not enough
Covington had a nice problem to solve last week: One open seat on the City Council, and five…
Opinion
Ticking time bombs
Last month, Kenneth Demone Sims, a convicted sex offender from Renton, was charged with three counts of rape.
Life
Out & About
Getting listed: Out & About, a listing of arts and entertainment events, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on…
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CALENDAR
Submitting items: Calendar, a listing of community events and activities, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available…
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Volunteers vital at clinic
Greek philosopher and writer Aesop wrote, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” That’s…
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Organizers applaud MV Night Out
Maple Valley’s National Night Out celebration at Lake Wilderness Park Aug. 5 received good reviews from its organizers.
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Local man with Peace Corps in Cambodia
James Hong, 24, a former Kentwood High School Student, is training in Cambodia to be a Peace Corps…