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Tahoma, Kent announce closures for Feb. 14

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Tahoma, Kent announce closures for Feb. 14

As crews continue to work, both districts announced classes will be canceled tomorrow.

Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook

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Seedy side of Seadrunar: Drug rehab center accused of neglect, exploitation

Public records reveal that Seattle facility was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.

Lakeside’s site plan for the proposed asphalt plant. Submitted photo from Lakeside Industries

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Public comment period for asphalt plant extended

King County Council Member Reagan Dunn sent a letter to DPER requesting it be extended.

Maple Valley man dies due to weather conditions

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Maple Valley man dies due to weather conditions

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office as of Feb. 12 confirmed three deaths caused by hypothermia during the…

Russell Wilson and Ciara unveil the limited edition King County System Library cards that feature them and their dreams Friday at the Tukwila Library. The new library cards coincide with the newly launched DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible campaign. Courtesy photo by Why Not You Foundation

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New teen campaign, DREAM BIG, kicked off Friday

Russell Wilson and Ciara were on hand to unveil limited edition library cards featuring the duo.

14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

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14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.

Snowy trees submitted to the Reporter by Danielle Lewis

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UPDATE | Kent, Tahoma School Districts closed for Tuesday

The districts announced Monday classes were canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

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Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Washington ranks among highest in nation

Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

Scholarships awarded and more community news

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Scholarships awarded and more community news

Scholarships awarded

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

In South King County, Auburn adopted a multifamily tax exemption program as an incentive in 2003

Registration for the 2019 Community Police Academy is now open

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Registration for the 2019 Community Police Academy is now open

Applications are now being accepted for the popular Community Police Academy (CPA). Space is limited and fills up…

Two hour late start for schools

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Two hour late start for schools

Both the Tahoma and Kent School Districts will be having a two hour late start on Tuesday, Feb.…

The Covington Aquatic Center along with many other businesses, schools and services have been canceled or suspended due to the weather. Photo courtesy city of Covington’s Facebook page

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Known closures throughout the area at this time

Due to weather conditions throughout the Pacific Northwest today, a number of local services have closed.

Baker, 12, has recipe for success

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Baker, 12, has recipe for success

Micah Crawford has her eyes set on national competition

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

County trail project on hold and more community news

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County trail project on hold and more community news

County trail project on hold

Two new metal health coordinators joined the Tahoma School District team. Megan Forman is on the left and Gwendolyn Huete is on the right. Photo is from the Tahoma School District Facebook page.

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Grant will fund new mental health coordinators

The grant is called Best Starts for Kids