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Odin, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd, rests while on patrol as a K-9 security officer at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. COURTESY PHOTO, MultiCare

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Odin bringing calm, order and support

MultiCare brings K-9 security to its Auburn and Covington medical centers

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Maple Valley Crockett’s Public House was packed with Maple Valley residents and IRONMAN enthusiasts alike for the announcement of the triathlon’s premiere in Maple Valley, and King County, for the first time in six years.

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IRONMAN 70.3 races into Maple Valley

The city will host the world-famous triathlon in September

Multicare saves Covington Days Parade

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Multicare saves Covington Days Parade

Multicare and the Chamber of Commerce dedicated $12,000 to event

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Mhoon, Harto wish Covington Council a farewell

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Mhoon, Harto wish Covington Council a farewell

Both women were presented keys to the city by Mayor Wagner

Contentious fireworks ban adopted in Covington

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Contentious fireworks ban adopted in Covington

Council, residents debate the advisory vote and law enforcement

Covington enters the Hollydaze season

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Covington enters the Hollydaze season

The annual Hollydaze event had snow, mistletoe and a giant holiday tree. Hundreds of Covington families and friends…

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

A detailed journey - From homeless to business owner

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A detailed journey – From homeless to business owner

Local entrepreneur talks compassion, homelessness and car detailing

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

Maple Valley Girl Scout earns gold

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Maple Valley Girl Scout earns gold

Arina Poggioli leaves a scouting legacy with two robotics teams

Volunteers wanted to write school levy statements

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Volunteers wanted to write school levy statements

Tahoma SD looking to form statement committees

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Winners cross the finish line in tight Covington races

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Winners cross the finish line in tight Covington races

Close races don’t qualify for automatic recounts in King County

The Vineyard Park Memory Care center at Mount Lake Terrace.                                 Photo courtesy of Vineyard Park.

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Memory Care center slated for Wax Road

Vineyard Park of Covington plans to open in 2021

A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

Covington slashes summer events, some employment from budget

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Covington slashes summer events, some employment from budget

Council cut nearly $220,000 from the 2020 budget after the passage of I-976

A young girl holds up a ‘Don’t Pollute I Live Here’ sign in the crowd during the Youth Climate Strike at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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King County builds blueprint for health, climate change

The plan will inform how the Board of Health addresses climate change-related health issues.

Covington prepares for short legislative session

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Covington prepares for short legislative session

Transportation is a top priority for city leaders