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14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

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14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.

Snowy trees submitted to the Reporter by Danielle Lewis

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UPDATE | Kent, Tahoma School Districts closed for Tuesday

The districts announced Monday classes were canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

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Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Washington ranks among highest in nation

Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

Scholarships awarded and more community news

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Scholarships awarded and more community news

Scholarships awarded

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

In South King County, Auburn adopted a multifamily tax exemption program as an incentive in 2003

Registration for the 2019 Community Police Academy is now open

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Registration for the 2019 Community Police Academy is now open

Applications are now being accepted for the popular Community Police Academy (CPA). Space is limited and fills up…

Two hour late start for schools

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Two hour late start for schools

Both the Tahoma and Kent School Districts will be having a two hour late start on Tuesday, Feb.…

The Covington Aquatic Center along with many other businesses, schools and services have been canceled or suspended due to the weather. Photo courtesy city of Covington’s Facebook page

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Known closures throughout the area at this time

Due to weather conditions throughout the Pacific Northwest today, a number of local services have closed.

Baker, 12, has recipe for success

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Baker, 12, has recipe for success

Micah Crawford has her eyes set on national competition

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

County trail project on hold and more community news

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County trail project on hold and more community news

County trail project on hold

Two new metal health coordinators joined the Tahoma School District team. Megan Forman is on the left and Gwendolyn Huete is on the right. Photo is from the Tahoma School District Facebook page.

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Grant will fund new mental health coordinators

The grant is called Best Starts for Kids

Cedar Grove Composting as seen from north Everett, looking toward Marysville, on May 2, 2012. (Mark Mulligan / Herald file)

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Cedar Grove again asks Legislature to limit odor lawsuits

Bills in the House and Senate could mean residents bothered by odor won’t be able to sue.

A screenshot of Highway 18 pulled from Google Maps.

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Group of cities, chambers advocate SR 18 widening

Because of the amount of deadly car accidents that occur on Highway 18, multiple cities and groups came…

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

United Way’s 32 Free Tax Preparation Sites Open Across King County

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United Way’s 32 Free Tax Preparation Sites Open Across King County

The goal is to help struggling individuals and families keep more of what they earn

Measles is most dangerous for young children. (Wikicommons media)

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under state of emergency

Health officials said un-immunized groups of students in schools can pose an increased risk of spreading preventable diseases