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Locked up and poor

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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

Sweeney Road pavement work

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Sweeney Road pavement work

There will be road work on Sweeney Road Southeast until Oct. 3.

State Patrol focus on distracted driving

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State Patrol focus on distracted driving

Starting today, Sept. 21, there will be a statewide emphasis on distracted driving that will last until Sept.…

Kent School District officials will rebuild the Kent Mountain View Academy along Military Road South in SeaTac to be the site of a new elementary school. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District reveals site for new elementary school

To be constructed at Mountain View Academy site; old Panther Lake school to be rebuilt

Sunrise Elementary School teacher Tiffany Evenstad and Blitz, the Seahawks mascot, at the award presentation. COURTESY PHOTO

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Sunrise Elementary teacher honored as Symetra Hero in the Classroom

Evenstad earns $2,000 donation for classroom books and supplies, and receivers tickets to a Seahawks home game

Workshop helps owners deal with alder trees

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Workshop helps owners deal with alder trees

Workshop helps owners deal with alder trees

Hardhats and heavy equipment continue to dot school grounds

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Hardhats and heavy equipment continue to dot school grounds

The excitement of a new school year has slipped into an established routine, but there’s plenty of activity…

Photo courtesy Maple Valley City Council meeting packet                                Pictured here is a small bronze sculpture to show what the bronze finish will look like when the statue is complete.

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Look out! A bear is coming to Maple Valley

The City Council approved to have a sculpture of a bruin placed at the roundabout at the east…

Council OKs police substation

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Council OKs police substation

This substation will give police more of a presence in one of the busiest areas of the city.

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Community gathered Monday to show united front for Tahoma

A candlelight vigil offered support to anyone affected by the death of two Tahoma students.

GiveSmart for Hurricane Florence victims

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GiveSmart for Hurricane Florence victims

Be cautious of charity scams relating to hurricane assistance.

Kent officials, union seal two-year deal for teachers

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Kent officials, union seal two-year deal for teachers

School board approves changes to KEA contract; educators get pay raises

Free Parks day arriving Sept. 22

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Free Parks day arriving Sept. 22

Saturday, Sept. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Washington State Parks invites the public…

Project proposals being accepted and more community news

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Project proposals being accepted and more community news

Association seeks volunteers

Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound area centers

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Immigrant youth vulnerable to abuse in Puget Sound area centers

Federally-funded facilities struggle to maintain health and safety of minors stuck in limbo

Covington’s first electric car charging station opens

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Covington’s first electric car charging station opens

The new car charging station is located at Covington Community Park.

Kent Association of Paraeducators members rally outside the Kent School District Office on Aug. 22. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kent paraeducators seek support in bid for better pay

Union, school district continue to bargain

Pictured from left to right: Dave Johnson, Parks director, Mark Ratcliff, Recreation manager, Aaron “Gabe” Marienau, lifeguard, Chris Terril, HO Sports, Devin Deyerin, lifeguard, Lucas Adams, lifeguard,- and Karsten Steinmeyer, beach manager. Not pictured: Sierra Clemens. Courtesy photo

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Council celebrates lifeguards and more community news

County announces grants for unincorporated projects

Body found in house fire

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Body found in house fire

An adult male body was found at a mobile home fire in Covington.

Summit Park update

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Summit Park update

Construction to the park is expected to continue until May 2019.