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Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner cuts the ribbon on the completed 164th Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvement Project on Thursday, Jan. 9, surrounded by city officials.                                Photo courtesy of the City of Covington.

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Covington completed one road project, can it do more?

After the completion of sidewalks on 164th, the city considers future funding mechanisms

The Covington City Council from left to right; Fran McGregor Hollums, Jared Koukal, Sean Smith, Jeff Wagner, Kristina Soltys, Jennifer Harjehausen and Joseph Cimaomo Jr. Photo by Karla Slate.

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Councilmembers new and senior sworn in

Incumbent and newly elected Covington City Council members were sworn-in during the first regular meeting of the year…

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

27-year-old shot, injured near Tiger Mountain

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27-year-old shot, injured near Tiger Mountain

A 27-year-old was shot and injured after allegedly trespassing onto a property between Maple Valley and Issaquah on…

A 50-minute film called “Spawning Grounds,” which documents the effort to save a freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish, is finally ready for its debut in North Bend on Jan. 18. (Screenshot from film)

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Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18

The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.

Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

One mission — serve veterans through volunteer work

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One mission — serve veterans through volunteer work

QMissions searches for new funding models after fireworks ban in Covington

New art decorates Covington streets

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New art decorates Covington streets

Bellevue artist helps create wraps for utility boxes on 272nd Street

Suspect leaves shoe behind at scene of crime

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Suspect leaves shoe behind at scene of crime

Covington police arrest one man for a stolen car and tools

Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo

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New King County Council members sworn in

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.

Maple Valley council supports Tahoma’s levies

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Maple Valley council supports Tahoma’s levies

The city council puts its weight behind two proposed ballot measures

Maple Valley Mayor Sean P. Kelly takes the Oath of Office with his son in attendance during the first council meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 6, 2019. Photo by Danielle Chastaine.

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Maple Valley leaders take oath of office

Maple Valley City Council swore-in recently elected officials and voted for Mayor Sean P. Kelly to serve another…

Realtors group throws support behind levies

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Realtors group throws support behind levies

Tahoma School District gains new ally in levy campaign

Badges and Barbells granted $4,000

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Badges and Barbells granted $4,000

Multicare chooses to support local education and fitness programs

Spots out — Chloe is in

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Spots out — Chloe is in

Chloe, Bella, Lucy and Max the most popular regional pet names in 2019

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

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WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

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Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations

Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.