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School board appoints new member

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School board appoints new member

Katrina Montgomery was appointed to fill Bill Clausmeyer’s position.

Interested in running for office? and more community news

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Interested in running for office? and more community news

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The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Waste study puts numbers behind King County trash alternatives

County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity

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State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington

Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election

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Tahoma school board approves snow day makeup

The snow days will be made up in various ways, including adding 20 minutes to each school day.

U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

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U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.

House passes vaccine bill | WNPA

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House passes vaccine bill | WNPA

The bill eliminates the option for parents to opt their children out of vaccination for personal reasons.

Green River floods may be gone (for now), but they’re not forgotten

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Green River floods may be gone (for now), but they’re not forgotten

King County is looking at ways to increase protection in the Kent valley.

Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage

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Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage

The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is classified as a hate group by Southern…

A photo of the changes in speed on Highway 169 going through Maple Valley. Submitted photo from the city of Maple Valley

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Speed reductions coming to Highway 169

The changes in speed will only affect specific areas of Maple Valley.

Paige the page: Kentlake student serves role for Sen. Das in Olympia

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Paige the page: Kentlake student serves role for Sen. Das in Olympia

Paige Williams, 15, a sophomore at Kentlake High School, served as a page in the state Senate during…

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Ferguson contacts WA sheriffs about enforcing gun control measure

Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639

A wildfire near Darrington in 2017. Photo courtesy of Northwest Washington Incident Management Team

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National Guard could see pay bump for wildfire response

House passes bill with 94-0 vote

Protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2019. wikimedia/Voice of America

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Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis

Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College

Submitted photo from Puget Sound Regional Fire

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Two people escape Maple Valley house fire

The fire occurred at around 2 a.m. on March 4

It’s official: Inslee is running

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It’s official: Inslee is running

Washington’s governor will make climate change a key component of his campaign

Monthly meeting next week and more community news

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Monthly meeting next week and more community news

Monthly meeting next week

Councilmember Paul Selland dies at 65

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Councilmember Paul Selland dies at 65

His death was unexpected.

Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change

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Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change

From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling

Maple Valley residents will see decrease in property taxes

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Maple Valley residents will see decrease in property taxes

The lower property taxes could mean issues for the Tahoma School District