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Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety responded to a brush fire at the Elk Run Golf Course around 2:50 p.m. July 4. Community member Jim Travis sent photos to The Reporter of the blaze.

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Firefighters spend holiday weekend fighting flames | Maple Valley, Covington

It is no mystery the weather over the last month has been hotter than many Western Washingtonians are…

New look for the bloodmobiles

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Cascade Regional Blood Services bloodmobiles have a brand new look

Blood donors in Pierce and South King Counties will soon notice a big change in the bloodmobiles where…

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Arboretum looking for volunteers | Maple Valley

Lake Wilderness Arboretum is celebrating 50 years of volunteerism this summer with new opportunities for volunteers

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WSDOT testing a new way for motorcyclists to ride toll-free in the I-405 express toll lanes

As Interstate 405 express toll lanes get ready to open in early fall, the Washington State Department of…

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Waterborne diseases pose a risk during swimming and other outdoor fun

Waterborne diseases pose a risk during swimming and other outdoor fun | Washington State Department of Health

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Wildfire relief sparks a wave of warnings | Better Business Bureau

As firefighters work to contain the Sleepy Hollow Fire in Wenatchee, Better Business Bureau along with Washington Attorney…

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New tax changes took effect July 1 | Department of Revenue

Several tax changes take effect July 1 now that Washington’s new state operating budget has been enacted.

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Work from home scams target local consumers | Better Business Bureau

The ability to work from home is an attractive proposition, especially when a company promises high income for…

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Be alert, plan for delays for STP bike ride July 11-12 | Department of Transportation

Drivers should take extra care and prepare for travel delays as the 2015 Group Health Seattle to Portland…

Covington story

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Annual Covington Days is coming soon

Another fun, family-friendly Covington Days Festival is just around the corner and there are a few new features…

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Fish and wildlife will benefit from habitat improvements along Cedar River | King County

A stretch of the Cedar River near Renton will become a better home for fish and wildlife, thanks…

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King County councilman proposes changes to bus fare enforcement for youth

King County Councilman Dave Upthegrove introduced legislation to make major changes to Metro’s fare enforcement policy for youth

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Rock blasting to close I-90 Snoqualmie Pass four nights

Drivers traveling on Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass next week should plan for an hour of added…

Kent Fire Department/Regional Fire Authority

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Busy Fourth of July for Kent Regional Fire Authority

The following is a list of calls between 8 a.m. July 4 to 8 a.m. July 5.

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Fire breaks out behind KeyBank at Four Courners in Maple Valley

A brush fire broke out along the trail behind KeyBank at Four Corners in Maple Valley at about…

Fire on the Elk Run Golf Course July 4.

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Brush fire report on Elk Run Golf Course in Maple Valley

A brush fire was reported on Elk Run Golf Course in Maple Valley at about 2:50 p.m.

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Fireworks sales and use | State Fire Marshal

State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced today that the sale and use period for consumer fireworks concludes…

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Voter registration deadline July 6 for primary election

Citizens who want to vote in the August 4 primary election have until Monday, July 6 to register…

Lauren Gage

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Former Conk gets recognition as Western Washington University graduate

Western Washington University recently released the names of the Outstanding Graduates for the 2014-15 academic year

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Extreme conditions require special precautions | Fireworks pose high fire danger

Because of the extremely high fire danger in King County, the City of Kent and the Kent Fire…