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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…

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Homicide investigation started in Covington after Friday incident | Update

Detectives have started a homicide investigation in Covington but very few details have been released by the King…

The night of April 29 showing peak bird migration in Washington state. Image courtesy of Purdue AeroEco Lab.

Northwest

‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home

Think of the birds, dim your lights.

Jim Webb. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Kent, Covington men honored at Worker Memorial Day Ceremony

A Kent man and a Covington man were among those honored during the Washington State Department of Labor…

Courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 lane closures coming April 27

All lanes of eastbound State Route 18 will close from 10 p.m. Monday, April 27, to 4 a.m.…

City of Covington’s Business Excellence Award winners. Photo courtesy of Pooja Anoop Photography

Business

Covington Chamber celebrates 2025 Business Excellence Award winners

The Covington Chamber of Commerce celebrated the outstanding achievements of local businesses, organizations and community leaders at the…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

Duke Vivao’s Department of Corrections mugshot and his Soundcloud profile picture. Courtesy photos

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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.

Brian Thornton eyes down the driving range during a lesson. Ben Ray /The Reporter

Sports

Meridian Valley’s Brian Thornton preps for Senior PGA Championship

Thornton has racked up the local accolades and is now set to make his senior PGA debut.

Maj. Ariana Savino. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Air Force

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Gov. orders flags at half-staff April 10 for Maj. Savino

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on April 10 for Maj. Ariana…

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Sports

2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

Courtesy Photo, King County Sheriff’s Office

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Kent man released from jail after fatal fight in Covington

A 19-year-old Kent man arrested for investigation of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old boy in Covington has been released…

Courtesy Photo, O’Reilly Auto Parts

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.