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The Washington State Park specialty license plate helps fund state park programming. Image courtesy of Washington State Parks.

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Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn gives the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service award to Darren and Omayra Linse, on behalf of their daughter, Maj. Ariana G. Linse Savino, of Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council

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King County MLK award goes to Covington pilot killed in war

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on Tuesday, June 2 awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished…

A Chick-fil-A is opening in Maple Valley on June 4. Image courtesy Chick-fil-A

Business

Chick-fil-A opening in Maple Valley June 4

Customers who visit opening day have a chance to receive one free entrée or kid’s meal.

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Sports

What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say

Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

Northwest

Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

Kyle Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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Covington man pleads not guilty to murder of his wife

A 41-year-old Covington man pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder of his wife, Jodi Ann Cathcart, 36, after…

A Covington man reportedly throws a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal May 5 in Maui. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal | Update

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Elections

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Kauffman vs. Soltys showdown tops local legislative races

A November general ballot election showdown for the 47th Legislative District Senate seat between incumbent Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent,…

Tyler Buol makes a pitch against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Playoff pitchers to watch across South Sound

As each pitch means more and more, here are some arms to keep track of.

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State Sen. Claudia Kauffman.

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State Sen. Kauffman shares legislative highlights for Auburn, Kent, Covington

State Sen. Claudia Kauffman (D) dropped by the Auburn City Council regular meeting on May 4 to present…

Kyle Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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Covington man faces murder charge for death of his wife

King County prosecutors charged Kyle Wayland Cathcart with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his wife at least 48…

Kyle Cathcart. Courtesy photo/City of Covington

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Covington man allegedly fatally stabbed his wife inside their home

A 41-year-old Covington man called 911 to report a home invasion May 1 and that both he and…

Scene from a past Covington Makers Market. Photo courtesy of Pooja Anoop Photography

Life

Covington Makers Market returns May 9

The Covington Chamber of Commerce and the City of Covington invite the community to the 11th Covington Makers…

Jodi Ann Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, Foster Champs of WA

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Detectives arrest Kyle Cathcart in Covington killing

King County Sheriff’s Office detectives booked Kyle Wayland Cathcart for investigation of first-degree murder in the May 1…

Onlookers stop off SR-169 to view the flooded Cedar River on Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Cedar River Council extends flood experience survey through June

In March, the Cedar River Council publicly asked, “Were you affected by the December 2025 Cedar River flood?”

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Public’s help wanted to find Covington homicide suspect

The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find 41-year-old Kyle W. Cathcart in…