Portable heater causes fire in detached garage | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety
A fire started by a portable heater caused an estimated $100,000 in damages to a residence with a detached garage.
February 21, 2012
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NTSB preparing preliminary report on plane crash that killed Kentlake swim coach
A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report about the Cessna 172 plane crash that killed Kentlake High School swim coach Seth Dawson Feb. 15 near Mount Si in North Bend is expected to be issued by the end of this week or early next week.
Boater education program reaches benchmark | Washington State Parks
The Washington State Boating Programs has reached a milestone in its mandatory boater education program, issuing card number 100,000.
February 20, 2012
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Seattle woman leads Tukwila police on high speed chase
A Tukwila police officer on routine patrol observed a stolen vehicle traveling in the 14600 block of Tukwila International Boulevard at 3:50 p.m. today, Feb. 19.
February 19, 2012
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Local firefighters join auction to benefit leukemia & lymphoma society
Firefighters from throughout the state are once again coming together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. People in the community are invited to support their efforts.
February 19, 2012
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Counties gain revenue compensation for encumbered state forest lands | State Legislature
Some local governments in Southwest Washington have dealt with sporadic timber revenues and therefore uncertain budgets due to a lack of access to portions of state forest lands encumbered by endangered animal species.
February 19, 2012
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New police dispatch procedure saving lives | King County Sheriff's Office
An 88 year man was resuscitated by a King County Sheriff’s deputy Feb. 15 after the deputy responded to a broadcast for medical assistance.
February 18, 2012
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Mount Si trails to remain closed for the three-day weekend due to airplane crash that killed Kentalke and Decatur swim coaches
Due to an ongoing investigation of Wednesday’s airplane crash on Mount Si, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be keeping the area closed throughout the three-day Presidents’ Day weekend and possibly into next week.
February 18, 2012
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Renton man gets five years in prison for role in retail theft ring of home improvement stores
A 42-year-old Renton man, who helped lead a retail theft ring that targeted home improvement stores, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution for wire fraud and unlawful possession of a firearm.
February 18, 2012
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Workers could gain new benefit option: Education savings accounts | State Legislature
Low-wage workers who are looking to climb up the career ladder may gain a new resource to help improve their skills and marketability if a bill lingering in a House committee moves on to gain support from legislators on final passage
February 18, 2012
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Covington City Council to hold public hearing on designated residential target areas Feb. 28
The public hearing will be at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Covington City Hall.
February 17, 2012
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