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Defense Distributed’s 3D printed gun, The Liberator. Photo by Vvzvlad/Wikimedia Commons

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‘Ghost gun’ bill moves to Senate committees

Legislation would make 3-D printed guns illegal.

State Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, said legislators will continue to explore ways to financially support community and technical colleges. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Legislators hear the call, pitch areas for state funding

Mental health care, affordable housing and infrastructure lead the discussion

Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

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Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

Former First Lady and author of ‘Becoming’ spends afternoon with local book club prior to event.

King County Council with Sarah Reyneveld, chair of the King County Women’s Advisory Board. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County proclaims March as Women’s History Month

This year’s theme is Womxn Who Lead: Stories from the past and how they influence the future.

Detectives seek witnesses to fatal collision

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Detectives seek witnesses to fatal collision

The collision happened around 5:50 a.m. on Interstate 90 near state Route 18.

Comedy right at home

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Comedy right at home

Jeff Dye returns to Kent to perform with a festival lineup of laughter at ShoWare

A man addresses the King County Council during a public hearing March 20 at New Life Church in Renton. He presented bags filled with what he said was hazardous materials dropped on his property by bald eagles. Another speaker made similar claims. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Locals show support for King County waste to energy plant

Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.

A man addresses the King County Council during a public hearing March 20 at New Life Church in Renton. He presented bags filled with what he said was hazardous materials dropped on his property by bald eagles. Another speaker made similar claims. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Locals show support for King County waste to energy plant

Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.

After being homeless, Christy X (pictured) moved into her Coniston Arms Apartments unit in Seattle at the beginning of 2019. She had bounced around from shelters to friends’ places after facing an eviction at her West Seattle apartment in October 2018. A diversion program run by the nonprofit Mary’s Place helped her find housing. File photo

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State lawmakers consider eviction reform legislation

Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, is bill’s prime sponsor.

An infographic explaining different impacts on housing in Covington. Photo pulled from SHKKP website

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Council votes to join coalition

The Covington City Council voted to join SHKKP, a coalition dedicated to supporting healthy and affordable housing.

School bus involved collision causes road closures in Covington. Photo courtesy Puget Sound Fire Twitter

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UPDATE: Passengers remain in hospital following collision Monday

Injuries of the five occupants of an SUV range from minor to critical.

United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

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United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.

Gov. Jay Inlsee signs into law the Native American Voting Rights Act, which allows a non-traditional address to be used for voter registration for residents who live on reservations. Photo by Emma Epperly/WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law

Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands

Police investigating attempted child luring in Maple Valley

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Police investigating attempted child luring in Maple Valley

The incident with an 11 year old took place around 3:35 p.m. Wednesday near the library.

An illustration of the temporary onramp that Snoqualmie is asking funding for. Photo pulled from a slideshow made by Snoqualmie

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Snoqualmie asks for $50,000 from Covington, Maple Valley for I-90/SR 18 intersection

The funds would go toward a temporary on-ramp

School board appoints new member

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School board appoints new member

Katrina Montgomery was appointed to fill Bill Clausmeyer’s position.

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Interested in running for office? and more community news

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The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Waste study puts numbers behind King County trash alternatives

County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity

Courtesy photo

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State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington

Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election

Submitted photo from the Tahoma School District

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Tahoma school board approves snow day makeup

The snow days will be made up in various ways, including adding 20 minutes to each school day.