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Three weekends of #SouthKingSlowdown remain; paving continues July 29-Aug. 1 | Department of Transportation

Drivers on southbound Interstate 5 in south King County this morning were greeted with smooth new asphalt across…

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A new report released from the University of Washington shows impact on increased minimum wage in Seattle

Workers saw wages go up, more jobs were added and more businesses were added in Seattle

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Follow these tips to beat the heat as high temperatures return this week | Kent RFA

The following is for The Reporter from the Kent Regional Fire Authority:

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Subject passed out in the bushes near Fred Meyer | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

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Avoid secure locations near police, fire stations while playing Pokemon Go

For The Reporter

Don Joss and his family of 15 kids pose for a photo. Courtesy photo from Don Joss.

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Maple Valley resident and card shop owner finds a wonderful life

You'll most likely find Don Joss — or DJ, as most patrons know him — behind the counter,…

Capt. Kyle Ohashi

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Kent fire helps senior residents with tips to evacuate

Call it an after-the-fire chat, an opportunity to calm fears, educate others and reassure residents who may have…

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Intoxicated person drank two mini bottles of wine in store | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter

JUVENILE DISTURBANCE

Kalea Higa throws out the first pitch at the Mariners game. Photo courtesy of Ben VanHouten

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Maple Valley girl throws first pitch, public meeting scheduled for Monday and more | Community News and Notes

Badges and Barbells receives county funds

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First harvest collected at Elk Run Farm | Maple Valley

The Elk Run Farm, formerly part of the Elk Run Golf Course, had it's first harvest on July…

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Lower Cedar River closed to recreational use until several logjams are evaluated for safety

The King County Sheriff’s Office has ordered a nine-mile-long stretch of the Cedar River between Maple Valley and…

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New Ballot Drop Box for Fairwood

On the same day the King County Department of Elections begins sending out ballots for the August 2…

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WA state fire service shares warning of potentially unsafe smoke alarm devices

The Washington Fire Chief’s Association and the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals are issuing an advisory to…

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Kent School District teachers attend Washington Engineering Fellows Program

Six Kent School District fifth grade teachers are participating in the Washington STEM and Washington MESA Engineering Fellows…

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Upthegrove proposes $87 million investment in affordable housing projects in King County

A plan to invest $87 million in affordable housing projects near transit stations over the next five years…

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Salmon Recovery and Habitat Restoration supported by Flood Control District grants

More than $4 million in grant funding aimed at improving water quality, protecting and restoring habitat, and supporting…

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County Council to protect vulnerable lives

Last winter, after a newborn baby was found in an Everett trash compacter, Metropolitan King County Councilmembers Reagan…

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Amendment to make King County Charter gender neutral sent to voters

The Metropolitan King County Council today approved sending to the voters in November a proposed charter amendment to…

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‘Project Waterway: Fashion to Splash In’ offers look at new lifejacket styles, July 15 | King County

Lifejackets are no longer those uncomfortable, bright orange things of yesteryear. Designed with comfort in mind, modern personal…

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Time to control toxic tansy ragwort and keep horses, cattle safe | King County

Tansy ragwort – a plant that is toxic to horses and other livestock – is now blooming across…