The Covington Reporter

01/24/2025

Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

01/24/2025

Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

01/23/2025

Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order

01/22/2025

Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and held up signs outside Renton’s Boeing factory.

01/21/2025

Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue

01/16/2025

Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

01/10/2025

Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.

01/01/2025

New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Washington state law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

12/27/2024

William Barclay Grant (Bill) | Obituary

March 23, 1943- December 15, 2024

12/26/2024

Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.

12/25/2024

The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales

Data shows that since 2007, Mt. Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

12/24/2024

Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some of the action, with two games on the docket Christmas Day.

12/23/2024

Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue

12/21/2024

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without confirmed detections, state and federal officials said Wednesday.

12/16/2024

Phase one of Valley Medical Center’s comprehensive Cancer Center opens Feb. 3, marking a major step forward in cancer care for South King County.

State-of-the-art facility expands access to care, treating 40% more patients in South King County

12/16/2024

Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine.

12/12/2024

Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

12/05/2024

Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.