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Councilmember Dunn to donate surplus vanpool vans to organizations in District 9

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Councilmember Dunn to donate surplus vanpool vans to organizations in District 9

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20-year-old man charged with first degree manslaughter

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20-year-old man charged with first degree manslaughter

Loren Christopher Mertes pulled the trigger on a shotgun, killing his friend.

Covington makes budget easy to understand

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Covington makes budget easy to understand

The city launched a new program on their website that allows community members to take a look at…

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla delivers an update on the investigation and death of officer Diego Moreno, shown left on a poster, at a press conference Monday afternoon outside police headquarters. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Teen driver is under investigation for murder in the death of Diego Moreno.

Kent Police, community mourn loss of decorated officer

Tiffany Nguyen, 17, left, of Kent, laughs with Tiffany Jinks, 16, of Tacoma, as she attempts to grab candy with an alligator clamp while learning about laparoscopic surgery last week during Nurse Camp at Tacoma General Hospital. Photo by Patrick Hagerty

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Getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals

Covington names its Citizen of the Year

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Covington names its Citizen of the Year

Jennifer Harjehausen was honored at Citizen of the Year during the July 10 council meeting. She has been…

Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia

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Plett crowned Miss Cornucopia

Kentwood honors student earns $3,000 scholarship from Kent Lions

Marty McFadden wrangled form help from the Enumclaw Church of Latter Day Saints to help him and his family unpack the moving truck, which came all the way from South Jordan, Utah to Black Diamond. Photo by Ray Still

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First family officially moves into Ten Trails

It was hard for the McFaddens to find a home, with houses flying off the market within days,…

Concert series for Maple Valley Food Bank and more community news

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Concert series for Maple Valley Food Bank and more community news

Concert series for Maple Valley Food Bank

Pamphlets, primary ballots headed for voters’ hands

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Pamphlets, primary ballots headed for voters’ hands

Mid-July may not seem like election season, but candidates are in full campaign mode and voters are about…

Between Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and the new no-poach cause agreement, Washington has been leading the nation in advancing fast food workers’ rights. Photo by Fibonacci Blue/Flickr

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Washington AG’s deal grants mobility to fast food workers nationwide

Seven fast food chains have agreed to end no-poaching policies that economists say cause wage stagnation.

The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban under way

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

Green River students build fan app for Seattle Thunderbirds

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Green River students build fan app for Seattle Thunderbirds

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Dianne Laurine, a Commissioner for the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities says that she needs plastic straws to drink liquids, and that she easily bites through ones made out of paper. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Straw ban leaves disabled community feeling high and dry

Although disabled people are exempted from Seattle’s new law, the impacted community says that businesses haven’t gotten the…

The crowd listens in and looks on as Kentridge senior-to-be Adrian Tirtu, the ASB president, talks about Eric Anderson, the school’s longtime athletic director who passed away at age 57. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57

Eric Anderson remembered as a tireless worker, everyone’s friend, a leader who brought out the best in students

The Summit Park and Ball Fields Master Plan

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Funds approved for Summit Park

During the July 9 meeting, the Maple Valley City Council approved the funds to start building Summit Park.

Man shot, killed by roommate in Covington

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Man shot, killed by roommate in Covington

The 20-year-old suspect was booked under investigation of manslaughter.

Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

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Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites

Access to opioid addiction medication remains limited in King County

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Access to opioid addiction medication remains limited in King County

Patients in South King County and Eastside face bigger barriers to treatment

Covington proposes sales tax increase for November ballot

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Covington proposes sales tax increase for November ballot

The city is looking for a pros and cons committee to write pamphlet statements in favor and in…