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Making mulch from yard debris | Lake Wilderness Arboretum

Recent winter rain storms not only bring abundant moisture, they likely bring a lot of yard debris like…

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Newton takes over Covington Parks and Recreation Department

Ethan Newton may only be four weeks into his new role as the Parks and Recreation Director for…

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County Council recognizes history and contributions of African-Americans

The Metropolitan King County Council today celebrated the continuing contributions of African-Americans in the United States and throughout…

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State patrol urges drivers to slow down in rain | King County

Drivers are being urged to slow down and be aware of changing road conditions as the Puget Sound…

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Voter-approved levies will increase investments in early childhood development, emergency services and transportation | King County

Initiatives approved by voters last year will increase King County property taxes in 2016, which will result in…

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Democrats stress importance of women’s access to reproductive health care in light of spreading Zika virus

On Friday, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) led 27…

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Department of Revenue’s risk management program earns national praise

The Washington State Department of Revenue’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program is the winner of the 2016 Federation…

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Metro GM Kevin Desmond thanked for his service upon being named CEO of Vancouver, BC’s regional transit | King County Executive

King County Executive Dow Constantine thanked Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond for his contributions to King County’s…

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Kent School District students met with Senator Joe Fain, Tahoma “We The People” team honored

Exceptional students from the Kent Student Leadership Council visited the Capitol last week to discuss fully funding education,…

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Sound Transit announces changes to ST Express fares starting March 1

Starting March 1 2016, Sound Transit is implementing a discounted fare for adult riders with incomes at or…

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Open house on Boeing’s Auburn cleanup investigation set for Feb. 27

The Washington Department of Ecology invites the public to an open house later this month to learn about…

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TRAFFIC UPDATE | Eastbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane starting Feb. 19

Drivers heading east across Lake Washington should plan ahead for construction and delays Feb. 19-22 as part of…

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Ballot drop box locations expected to quadruple | King County

The number of ballot drop boxes in King County will be quadrupled now that the County Council’s Budget…

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Cedar Valley Elementary receives grant from author James Patterson to improve library

Cedar Valley Elementary received a grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.

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Women in Washington’s earning ratio to men nears national average | Bureau of Labor Statistics

In 2014, Washington women working full-time had median weekly earnings of $807, or 81.0% of the $996 median…

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Unincorporated Maple Valley areas selected for Community Service Area Grants | King County

King County Community Service Area grants for District 9 were announced today by Metropolitan King County Council Vice…

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Missing Covington man found outside Enumclaw

A 20 year old Covington man was out snowmobiling with his friends Wednesday afternoon.

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Washington State Fair hosts the second “Oh Say Can You Sing” National Anthem contest

Individuals and groups who are state residents can enter the “Oh Say Can You Sing” contest, with video…

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Power Cooking Class

The Power Cooking Class, a cooking class that will help you prepare nutritious food, save time and money…

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Community invited to ‘College Credit in the High School’ information night

Tahoma High School will host its annual "College Credit in the High School" information night for interested students…