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A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal - Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

King County Sheriff’s Office detectives booked Kyle Wayland Cathcart for investigation of first-degree murder in the May 1 killing of a relative at their Covington home.

Detectives arrest Kyle Cathcart in Covington killing - Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

Detectives have started a homicide investigation in Covington but very few details have been released by the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Homicide investigation started in Covington after Friday incident - Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society calls on everyone throughout Washington state — especially the Puget Sound area — to dim or turn off non-essential outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Wednesday, April 29 to Friday May 1, along with closing shades to reduce skyglow.

‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home - Covington-Maple Valley Reporter Think of the birds, dim your lights.

This year’s awards highlighted excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship, volunteerism, economic impact and community service. With dozens of nominations, the awards reflect the strength, collaboration and innovation that define the Covington business community.

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Covington Chamber celebrates 2025 Business Excellence Award winners - Covington-Maple Valley Reporter The Covington Chamber of Commerce celebrated the outstanding achievements of local businesses, organizations and community leaders at the Night-at-the-Museum themed 2025 Covington Chamber Business Excellence Awards on March 25. The annual event brought together members and guests for an inspiring ev...

More specialty license plates on the way in WA

More specialty license plates on the way in WA | Covington-Maple Valley Reporter Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up | Covington-Maple Valley Reporter Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in about 2040.

SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

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Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event

Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event | Covington-Maple Valley Reporter Commemorative Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26