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King County is hoping its new ballot drop boxes

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King County is hoping its new ballot drop boxes

With the 2016 general election on the horizon, King County is hoping its new ballot drop boxes –…

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Maple Valley City Council approves retail marijuana stores

The legalization of marijuana in the state of Washington happened in 2012. Not every city decided to allow…

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410 crash leaves one dead, four injured

An early-morning crash east of Enumclaw left one young person dead and four others hospitalized.

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Tahoma High students expelled over clown mask

The creepy clown sightings that have been sweeping across the nation and Washington state now includes a sighting…

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County recognizes and celebrates value of workers with disabilities | King County

As the Metropolitan King County Council declared October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in King County, the Council…

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Metro seeks public input on expanding late-night bus service | King County

King County Metro Transit is planning to improve and expand "Night Owl" bus service next year for late-night…

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Leaders urge flood preparedness | King County

Climate scientists say the Pacific Northwest could experience a neutral "La Nada" winter weather pattern – neither El…

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Crestwood, Horizon elementary schools receive award

Two Kent School District elementary schools received a School of Distinction award "for sustained improvement in English language…

WSDOT breaks ground on improvements at I-405/SR 167 Interchange

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WSDOT breaks ground on improvements at I-405/SR 167 Interchange

Gov. Jay Inslee joined federal, state and local officials Thursday to celebrate the first project to begin construction…

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Minimum wage in Washington to increase 6 cents in 2017 | Department of Labor & Industries

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced Wednesday that the state's minimum wage will increase…

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Rate increase for solid waste will help update facilities, add recycling options | King County

To help bring King County's solid waste and recycling facilities to modern standards, and to offer additional recycling…

Fall heating tips from the Kent Regional Fire Authority

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Fall heating tips from the Kent Regional Fire Authority

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File photo from last year’s Purple Light Nights in Covington.

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Saturday kicks off Purple Light Nights

In 2015, 68 people were killed in Washington state as a result of domestic violence, according to statistics…

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Animal shelter open house Saturday, movie night Oct. 5 | Community News

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Coyote caught in trap at elementary school | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

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Coyote caught in trap at elementary school | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

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Jenkins Creek bridges named for Pearsons

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Jenkins Creek bridges named for Pearsons

On Sept. 21 members of the community gathered for the dedication of two pedestrian bridges in Jenkins Creek…

Dry and Happy! County Council recognizes Diaper Need Awareness Week | King County

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Dry and Happy! County Council recognizes Diaper Need Awareness Week | King County

Best way to keep a baby happy? Keep them fed and KEEP THEM DRY!!

Apparent stolen mail found at elementary school | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

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Apparent stolen mail found at elementary school | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

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Simple steps can help avoid getting the flu this season

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Simple steps can help avoid getting the flu this season

The start of fall means colder weather, colorful leaves and the beginning of the flu season. Anyone is…

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County Council approves “transformative” implementation plan for Best Starts for Kids

Last year, voters approved funding for a regional plan aimed at supporting the healthy development of children and…