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Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo

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New King County Council members sworn in

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.

Maple Valley council supports Tahoma’s levies

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Maple Valley council supports Tahoma’s levies

The city council puts its weight behind two proposed ballot measures

Maple Valley Mayor Sean P. Kelly takes the Oath of Office with his son in attendance during the first council meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 6, 2019. Photo by Danielle Chastaine.

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Maple Valley leaders take oath of office

Maple Valley City Council swore-in recently elected officials and voted for Mayor Sean P. Kelly to serve another…

Realtors group throws support behind levies

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Realtors group throws support behind levies

Tahoma School District gains new ally in levy campaign

Badges and Barbells granted $4,000

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Badges and Barbells granted $4,000

Multicare chooses to support local education and fitness programs

Spots out — Chloe is in

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Spots out — Chloe is in

Chloe, Bella, Lucy and Max the most popular regional pet names in 2019

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

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WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

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Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations

Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.

Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

After 38 years

Start 2020 green by recycling holiday lights and trees

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Start 2020 green by recycling holiday lights and trees

King County, local businesses offer ways to clean up after the New Year

Covington Aquatics earns gold star

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Covington Aquatics earns gold star

Red Cross recognizes local swim program

Holiday shoplifter caught after chase

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Holiday shoplifter caught after chase

A couple may spend the new year in jail after attempting to shoplift from a local store during…

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

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Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Who owns King County forestlands?

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Who owns King County forestlands?

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

Photos courtesy of the City of Covington.

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Firefighters spread holiday cheer

Local firehouse collects food, money and toys for families in need.

A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com

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Catch a train: WA considers an Auburn to Spokane rail line

An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.

Local ban ready to jam for Maple Valley Food Bank

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Local ban ready to jam for Maple Valley Food Bank

The Green River Distillers introduces their holiday album at fundraiser

Wreaths decorate graves of fallen soldiers

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Wreaths decorate graves of fallen soldiers

Civil Air Patrol Cadets, veterans, families and other military members honored fallen soldiers and deceased vets at the…

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Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle

The authority will consolidate crisis response and services into one entity.