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If you’re texting, you’re not driving
Heads up, Washington! April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, so make a commitment to leave your cell phone…
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Studded tires need to be removed by March 31 | Department of Transportation
With spring’s arrival, the Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that studded tires must be removed…
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State testing, a key measure of student progress | State Superintendent
Knowing which students are ready for career, college and life, and how well our schools are preparing all…
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Applications are now being accepted for King County Waterworks Program Grants
King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division is making it easier for local community groups to launch projects that will…
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Tahoma’s whiteboard janitor finds fame on Internet
A detailed drawing of Darth Vader made and appearance at Tahoma Junior High school a few years ago,…
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Mattson seventh grader to compete at National Geographic State Bee on April 1
On Friday, April 1 at Pacific Lutheran University Joshua Maloy, seventh grader, from Mattson Middle School in Covington…
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Tuberculosis in Washington: more cases and getting harder to treat | Department of Health
Washington’s tuberculosis (TB) cases were on the rise last year, putting state and local public health officials on…
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Schools eligible to win $100,000 fitness center | National Champion School Program
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Washington has been selected for the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Nominations for Community Forest Trust now being accepted until June | Department of Natural Resources
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking nominations for working forest lands at risk of…
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Washington added jobs in February, unemployment rate remains the same | Employment Security Department
Washington added 10,600 new nonfarm jobs on a preliminary, seasonally adjusted basis from January 2016 to February 2016,…
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Council strives to enhance transit safety for all | King County
The Metropolitan King County Council has given its unanimous support for the development of an action plan to…
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Tahoma Middle School to receive council approved vanpool van | King County
Two dozen recently “retired” King County employees are preparing for a future of helping meet the transportation needs…
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Ravensdale couple awarded MLK Medal of Distinguished Service | King County
In memory of the selfless leadership of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Metropolitan King County Council…
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Reports finds seagrass recovering in the Puget Sound | Department of Natural Resources
Eelgrass beds have shown signs of expansion in parts of Puget Sound in recent years.
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Sen. Mullet to host town hall in Maple Valley
Sen. Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, will host three town hall meetings throughout the 5th Legislative District on Saturday, April…
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Lake Wilderness Arboretum celebrated with annual Hellebore Tea
The 13th annual Hellebore Tea to benefit Lake Wilderness Arboretum took place on Sunday, March 13 at Lake…
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Black Diamond political turmoil continues to boil | City Council
It took only two meetings for the Black Diamond City Council to revise its rules and procedures, giving…
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Officers called to assist Uber driver | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter
On March 13 a male subject was arrested for driving under the influence after he crashed his vehicle…
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Victim’s hand gun reportedly stolen from purse | Covington & Maple Valley Police Blotter
On March 10 officers responded to reports of a residential burglary. According to the police report, entry was…
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Three men arrested after caught breaking into a Covington home
Today around 11:30 a.m. a neighbor called 911 to report three suspicious men walking in their neighbors back…