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Proposed sales tax currently failing

52.4 percent of ballots counted have voted no on the city of Covington’s Proposition No. 1.

This map shows how many people in King County were insured before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into affect and after it did. Photo from King County website.

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Most of Maple Valley is covered

About 98 percent of Maple Valley residents have health insurance.

The team that advocated for I-1631 at downtown Seattle’s Arctic Club on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Washington rejects carbon fee

I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS

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Early returns: Fain, Das waging a tight battle for 47th District State Senate seat

Sullivan leading, Hargrove trailing in state representative races

Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

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Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

Candidates compete for seat vacated by Republican Dave Reichert

Callan and Ramos lead Legislative District 5 races

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Callan and Ramos lead Legislative District 5 races

Results are preliminary and could change as additional ballots are counted

Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in Auburn visit

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Murray, Democrats make final push for Schrier in Auburn visit

Veteran senator joins 8th Congressional candidate as they thank volunteers, greet voters on the eve of general election

Driver loses control of car, crashes into townhouse

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Driver loses control of car, crashes into townhouse

No one was hurt after a a driver of a small sedan lost control and struck the side…

Ladies night benefits Maple Valley Food Bank and more community news

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Ladies night benefits Maple Valley Food Bank and more community news

Ladies night benefits Maple Valley Food Bank

Image courtesy Enumclaw School District                                Greg Daulton, lead pastor at Mount Rainier Christian Center, led Kione Gill’s memorial service Sept 17. The service was recorded, and the Enumclaw School District has produced a video with clips from the service to promote the upcoming suicide prevention event.

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A community conversation about suicide

The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation and the Enumclaw School District are hosting a panel of local mental health…

Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Courtesy photos from Maple Valley Mayor Sean Kelly

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Two honorary street signs to be named after two important people

City Council made two proclamations on Oct.22 to name two honorary signs after two men who have influenced…

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Robert Morrison addresses the court Thursday during his sentencing hearing. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Morrison sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former martial arts teacher pleaded guilty to child rape, communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still                                Lisette Terry was invited to recount her challenges and success in her STEAM field at the recent Enumclaw School District and Enumclaw Schools Foundation STEAM luncheon.                                Lisette Terry was invited to recount her challenges and success in her STEAM field at the recent Enumclaw School District and Enumclaw Schools Foundation STEAM luncheon. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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In STEAM and business, ask questions and get noticed

Lisette Terry’s path toward becoming a civil engineer was unusual, she said.

Holiday basket food needs and more community news

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Holiday basket food needs and more community news

Holiday basket food needs

The water turbine that the Covington Water District is using to cut back on energy usage and cost. Submitted photo

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Covington Water District introduces a hydro turbine to save money

The turbine will save the water district about $16,000 annually.

UPDATE: Maple Valley home destroyed by fire

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UPDATE: Maple Valley home destroyed by fire

The residents of the house that caught fire on Maxwell Road Southeast were found and contacted.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd

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Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd

47th and 31st Legislative districts represented at chamber-backed event