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Puget Sound prepares for the big one

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Puget Sound prepares for the big one

Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

We’re moving: Covington Maple Valley Reporter gets a new home

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We’re moving: Covington Maple Valley Reporter gets a new home

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Courtesy photo Councilmember Reagan Dunn poses with Vine Maple Place staff members after delivering the keys to a retired Metro van.

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Dunn delivers retired Metro van to nonprofit and more community news

Dunn delivers retired Metro van to nonprofit

Image courtesy of the city of Maple Valley The city of Maple Valley’s state Route 169 improvements will be made between Witte Road Southeast and Southeast 240th Street, the stretch of road just southeast of the city’s SR 18 interchange.

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Improvements to SR 169 underway

There will be improvements made to SR 169 in Maple Valley.

Firefighters respond in November 2016 to a strip mall fire on the West Hill in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Woman files suit against Puget Sound Fire investigator for malicious prosecution

Claims she was falsely charged with arson in 2016 Kent strip mall fire

Vine Maple Place opened its doors to its new resource center located in Maple Valley on Dec. 8. To celebrate, there was a ribbon cutting and a tour of the new facility. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Vine Maple Place opens new resource center

The new center will offer families a safe place to go while they get their lives back on…

Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.

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Elder abuse cases are on the rise in Washington

Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

State Senate leaders have decided to suspend an outside investigation into a rape allegation made against state Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, who lost his reelection bid. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

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Senate calls off investigation into rape allegation against Sen. Fain

Both parties claim the process is a partisan one

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman certifies the results of the 2018 General Election in Olympia on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Courtesy Office of the Secretary of State

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Historic high-turnout midterm election|Secretary of State

According to statistics compiled by the Office of Secretary of State, the general election turnout approached two additional…

Courtesy photo Elisa Lewis Charlotte Sweeney and Music Buddy, Joseph Clift, are seen here trying out an accordion.

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Maple Valley holiday concert is Dec. 14 and more community news

Maple Valley holiday concert is Dec. 14

Enumclaw police officer Amanda Reeves will be assigned to Enumclaw High School as the first school resource officer. The position is a joint effort of the school district and police department. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Enumclaw High will have full-time cop on campus

Enumclaw High School will have an on duty officer on its campus starting in 2019.

Submitted photo from Maple Valley

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Hometown Holidays is right around the corner|city of Maple Valley

Maple Valley is hosting its annual Hometown Holiday event on Dec. 6.

New tool will help elementary school educators

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New tool will help elementary school educators

KCSARC created Trauma-Informed Classroom resources for middle and high school educators and most recently in Aug. 2018, it…

Santa is coming to town and more community news

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Santa is coming to town and more community news

Santa is coming to town

I-1639: Gun store owners concerned

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I-1639: Gun store owners concerned

Two local gun store owners discuss concerns about Initiative 1639

A new public health campaign launched this week by the FNHA is aimed at delaying cannabis use and reducing the harms for young people, as well as expectant and breastfeeding mothers. (Submitted)

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First Nations Health Authority launches campaign on cannabis use

Ad messages focused on harm reduction for youth and women who are breastfeeding or pregnant

Keeping the Faith, grabbing the spotlight

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Keeping the Faith, grabbing the spotlight

Fiery and determined, Faith Young said she’s a lot like Annie, the orphan girl of musical stage.

The new Dick’s Drive-In off Pacific Highway South in Kent stands shrouded in the Tuesday morning fog as construction nears full completion before its Dec. 12 grand opening. REPORTER PHOTO

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New Dick’s Drive-In on Kent’s West Hill to officially open Dec. 12

Popular burger joint plans grand opening, ribbon cutting

Covington house fire

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Covington house fire

All four residents and their dog made it out safely.