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Maple Valley City Council and city manager pose with State Senator Mark Mullet, Rep. Jay Rodne and Rep. Paul Graves and await eating cupcakes to celebrate keys to the city being given to the legislatures. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Keys to the city given to legislators

Maple Valley gave three legislators that have worked with the city for years keys to the city to…

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

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Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.

Five local cases of E. coli illness linked to lettuce

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Five local cases of E. coli illness linked to lettuce

Three cases were found in King County; another two in Spokane County.

The above graphic was shown as part of the presentation from the Kent School District April 19 at the community public meeting held at Kentridge.

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Unanswered questions raise concerns

Community members in the Kent School District are worried about money and how its spent.

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World’s largest 6K kicks off May 19 and more community news

School receives recognition

Cargo transportation was among the various regional industries driving wage and employment growth in King County. Photo via PxHere

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King County employment numbers continue to rise

New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.

Colin Lund of the developer Oakpointe presented to the Black Diamond City Council last week, letting the council know how the two housing developments in the city are coming along. Lund estimated the first new Black Diamond residents will be moving in soon. Photo by Ray Still

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Black Diamond council expansion put on hold

A plan to expand the Black Diamond City Council to seven members has stalled.

All Home board members meet in Seattle on April 23 to talk about its structure. Photo by Josh Kelety

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The never-ending search for an effective King County homeless plan

While All Home attempts to address the issue, the group’s lack of actual power results in little change.

A voter drops of their ballot at a drop off box in Maple Valley for the November 2017 election. File photo by Kayse Angel

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Take two, Tahoma EP&O levy passing

Currently, the TSD levy is passing and the Puget Sound Regional Fire Proposition 1 is failing.

Water District gets new name

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Water District gets new name

The King County Council approved to change the name of Water District No. 111 to Lake Meridian Water…

A visual of where to pay your taxes online from the King County website.

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Property taxes are due for the first half of 2018

Tax payments can be made online, by mail, at King County Community Service Centers or in person by…

Opening day trout derby is this weekend and more community news

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Opening day trout derby is this weekend and more community news

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A Canadian safe consumption site in Lethbridge. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

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County plans for second safe drug site on hold

Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.

KCSARC launches campaign to end sexual violence

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KCSARC launches campaign to end sexual violence

Maple Valley, Covington and other South King County cities recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Marc Schuh, owner of the Covington Chick-fil-A, along with his wife, Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner and Covington Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon during opening day. Photo by Sarah Brenden

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Side stepping congestion

There was less traffic than anticipated during the opening of the new Chick-Fil-A in Covington.

Don’t get caught celebrating 4/20 while driving

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Don’t get caught celebrating 4/20 while driving

King County Sheriff’s Office Precinct 3 will conduct an impaired driver emphasis tomorrow.

Feds set slight increase in national park fees

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Feds set slight increase in national park fees

Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park could have been looking at huge increases in entrance fees this summer…

King County Council passes renter protections bill

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King County Council passes renter protections bill

The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.

Scenic Hill fifth-grader Ismail Moalim leads the crowd in front of Kent School District headquarters with uplifting words at the April 4 rally to push for the superintendent’s resignation. He cites his teachers as his inspiration for attending the rally. Megan Saunders photo, for the Reporter

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Residents rally for leadership accountability in Kent School District

Residents hit the pavement outside Kent School District HQ calling for superintendent’s resignation, money for their schools

Washington’s Summer Fire Rules officially begin sunday

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Washington’s Summer Fire Rules officially begin sunday

Prevention measures to protect life and property are in effect April 15 to October 15 on 13 million…