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Don’t be afraid of the unknown | Our Corner

One year ago, I did the most terrifying thing I have ever done. I moved to a new…

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Maple Valley makes plans for city manager

Laura Philpott stepped up a few months ago to take the position of interim city manager for the…

Falcons look ahead to new season | Kentlake Girls Swim and Dive

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Falcons look ahead to new season | Kentlake Girls Swim and Dive

With the 2016-2017 school year starting, the fall sports season is upon us. The Kentlake girls swim team…

Life

Learn how to buy a car with help from reporter Ana Karen Perez Guzman | How To Adult

When my brother and I got our driver's license, my dad made a deal with us. Whatever we…

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The Soup Ladies help feed first responders during emergencies across the nation

During an emergency, you may see police officers, firemen and more than likely, the Soup Ladies.

Nathaniel Lackey

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Life Scout cleans up at church, Wastemobile coming to town and other goings on | Community News and Notes

The BECU Foundation awards 80 student-members with a $3,000 scholarship.

Ellie Carter

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Covington family participates in Chief for a Day

Covington's Megan Carter knows how stressful it can be to raise two kids. Unlike most parents though, Carter…

Justin Brownlee’s starry night over Mount Rainier won The U.S. National Weather Service

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Self taught photographer wins July photo contest

Justin Brownlee's photo of a starry night over Mount Rainier won the U.S. National Weather Service, Seattle's July…

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Immunizations are needed for child care and school attendance in Washington

With some schools in Washington already starting their school year, and others not far behind, immunizations are required…

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Benefits, classes and fairs oh my! Read what’s happening this week around town | News and Notes

Forestry field day

Last year was the first Sausage & CiderFest in Covington. This year it returns Saturday with festivities beginning at 3 p.m. File photo

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Summer activities still in full swing in Covington, beginning with Sausage & CiderFest Saturday

Covington's Sausage & CiderFest returns for its second year after an "extremely positive" response from the public following…

Elana Klopfstein

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Tahoma senior on path to ice skating nationals

Just like any other 17 year old, Elana Klopfstein has a lot on her plate. On top of…

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Ravensdale Park play area opens, disaster preparedness course available and more | Community News and Notes

Garage sale fundraiser

Life

Before becoming an adult, I wish I knew…how credit cards work | How To Adult

I remember turning 18 and getting plenty of "you've been approved" credit cards in the mail. I was…

Former Tukwila teacher heads back to Detroit for the second time

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Former Tukwila teacher heads back to Detroit for the second time

Emily Leonard is a petite 5 foot, 2 inches. The best way to describe her would be caring,…

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Movie adds a magical element to the book, “The Lovely Bones” | Point of Review

Susie Salmon had heard that when someone was about to be murdered, their last words were either "please"…

Damian Taylor kneels in front of his car with everyone who helped with the car renovation

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Covington man helps bring a wish to life

Third-degree burns to his face and head did not stop Chris Ollom from granting 18-year-old Damian Taylor's wish.…

Slyvester Vijay Rozario dressed in plastic bags poses with festival-goers July 17 at Covington Days near the Bag Busters booth. ANA KAREN PEREZ GUZMAN

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Bag Busters looking to ban plastic bags in Covington

On July 12, the city of Tacoma passed an ordinance banning plastic bags which will go into effect…

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First harvest collected at Elk Run Farm | Maple Valley

The Elk Run Farm, formerly part of the Elk Run Golf Course, had it's first harvest on July…

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Dr. Universe heats up in space for this question

How many suns are in the universe? -Kristen, 8, Pullman, WA