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Cedar Grove Composting as seen from north Everett, looking toward Marysville, on May 2, 2012. (Mark Mulligan / Herald file)

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Cedar Grove again asks Legislature to limit odor lawsuits

Bills in the House and Senate could mean residents bothered by odor won’t be able to sue.

A screenshot of Highway 18 pulled from Google Maps.

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Group of cities, chambers advocate SR 18 widening

Because of the amount of deadly car accidents that occur on Highway 18, multiple cities and groups came…

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

United Way’s 32 Free Tax Preparation Sites Open Across King County

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United Way’s 32 Free Tax Preparation Sites Open Across King County

The goal is to help struggling individuals and families keep more of what they earn

Measles is most dangerous for young children. (Wikicommons media)

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under state of emergency

Health officials said un-immunized groups of students in schools can pose an increased risk of spreading preventable diseases

Maple Valley Mayor Sean Kelly, Councilmember Reagan Dunn, Tahoma High School students, teacher Heidi Melcher, teacher Therese Miller and Tahoma High School Assistant Principal Kara Runge. Submitted photo

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Dunn delivers van into “working retirement” in Maple Valley

A recently “retired” King County employee started its new career with Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn delivering…

Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

The search is on and more community news

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The search is on and more community news

The search is on

Maple Valley Food Bank offers assistance those affected by government shutdown

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Maple Valley Food Bank offers assistance those affected by government shutdown

The food bank added days and hours to provide two resource information sessions

Measles investigation in King County

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Measles investigation in King County

Local public health officials are investigating a suspected measles case in a King County man. He went to…

A group shot of the Tahoma High School We The People class after they won the Washington State Civic Championship Jan. 12 at the state capital. Submitted photo

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Tahoma’s We The People moves onto nationals, again

This it the team’s 23rd time winning the Washington State Civics Championship

Photo of the bear statue pulled from the city of Maple Valley Facebook.

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Expect traffic delays on Jan. 23

The new bear statue is being installed at the Southeast Tahoma Way roundabout

Public Health is warning those who use illicit drugs to take extra care after reported uptick in overdoses

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Public Health is warning those who use illicit drugs to take extra care after reported uptick in overdoses

Seattle and King County is warning people who use illicit drugs to take extra care and not to…

Responding to a call for help

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Responding to a call for help

United Way of King County’s Family Resource Exchange serves hundreds of homeless at Green River College

Residents at SeaTac’s Firs Mobile Home Park received a closure notice for October 31, but most have chosen to stay in their homes. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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South King County coalition targets affordable housing

Rent and housing prices hit south end communities hard; SeaTac, Tukwila, Kent, Burien, Renton and Auburn are working…

Das sworn in as senator for 47th District

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Das sworn in as senator for 47th District

‘I am truly honored that the voters … have put their trust in me’

City selects new firm to manage golf course

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City selects new firm to manage golf course

As of Jan. 1, 2019, CourseCo took over duties at the course from the previous management company, Premier…

Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing

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Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing

Mayors of nine cities — including Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish —…

Informational workshops began this week and more community news

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Informational workshops began this week and more community news

Informational workshops began this week