The Covington Reporter

05/14/2026

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.

05/06/2026

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.

05/01/2026

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

04/30/2026

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.

Think of the birds, dim your lights.

04/14/2026

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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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...