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King County unemployment rates released | Employment Security Department
King County’s 2013 labor force was about 1.1 million, with an unemployment rate of 5.2 percent.
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King County Council meeting highlights | Dec. 29 – Jan. 2
To read complete agendas and the full text of legislation visit the King County Council’s LEGISEARCH system
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WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates | Dec. 29
The WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates have been posted for next week.
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Metro improving restroom access for transit operators
King County Metro Transit has improved access to some restrooms for bus drivers and is correcting other problems…
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Staying healthy during flu and cold season | Public Health of Seattle and King County
Public Health of Seattle and King County has notified the Kent School District that it has begun to…
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Nine Tahoma High School students placed in a recent essay competition
Nine Tahoma High School students placed in a recent essay competition hosted by the Maple Valley-Black Diamond Veterans…
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Chance of snow in the forecast for South King County
The National Weather Service is forecasting showers and a chance of snow Sunday, Dec. 28.
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Hop Jack’s collects over 120 bikes for underprivileged kids this holiday season
Hop Jack’s, “A Neighborhood Gathering Place,” has collected over 100 bikes and scooters for underprivileged kids through the…
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Representatives join forces to promote computer science education
Due to the significant need in Washington state for highly-skilled technology workers capable of meeting the demands of…
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Recycle Christmas trees | Kent Regional Fire Authority
After the holidays are over, make sure you dispose of your cut holiday tree properly.
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Environmental Protection Agency releases final Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund cleanup plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the final cleanup plan for the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund site,…
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Showers begin Friday with chance of snow Sunday | National Weather Service
The National Weather Service forecasts showers Friday and a chance of snow Sunday.
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Brian Davis investigated for student’s allegations
The impetus behind Brian Davis’ abrupt resignation as a teacher and coach of the Tahoma basketball team apparently…
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K-9 officer sniffs out theft suspect in Covington
Covington Police pursued and recovered a stolen vehicle at around 6:40 a.m. on Dec. 21
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Unincorporated Area Council | Meeting scheduled
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, from…
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Buyer Interest remains high for homes | Northwest Multiple Listing Service
A report from the MLS summarizing November activity shows year-over-year gains in pending sales, closed sales and median…
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City of Covington purchases new anti-icer
This new system holds three times more than the old one and mounts to the five-yard dump truck
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Kent Fire Department wins solar grant
The Kent Fire Department RFA received more than $600,000 from a solar energy efficiency grant earlier this month
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Inslee discusses 2015-17 budget proposal
Gov. Jay Inslee met with Sound Publishing reporters and editors Dec. 18 at the Bellevue Reporter office to…
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Tahoma School District to reconfigure attendance areas
Big changes are looming for the Tahoma School District. Not only are district officials planning for a new…