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Cruz Velasquez wins the semifinal match 5-3 in overtime against Jake Douglas Feb. 22 at the Tacoma Dome.

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Tahoma High wrestler Cruz Velasquez wrestles for state title | Mat Classic

Tahoma High wrestler Cruz Velasquez, 126 pounds, beat Jake Douglas 5-3 in overtime in a semifinal match at…

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Tahoma in second place at Mat Classic | Wrestling

The Tahoma Bears are in second place with 55.5 points as a team at the Mat Classic state…

Opinion

Hair comes and goes but football never changes | Dennis Box

The Seahawks’ Super Bowl win Sunday spurred a few thoughts in my mass of cobwebs. One was that…

2014 Polar Bear jump into Lake Sawyer

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2014 New Year’s Day polar bear jump into Lake Sawyer | Slideshow

The 2014 polar bear jump into Lake Sawyer brought another brave gathering today.

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Mayor Rebecca Olness does not veto or sign budget | Black Diamond

Outgoing Black Diamond mayor initially planned to veto city’s 2014 budget but decided against it

Opinion

A self-help guide for buying Christmas gifts this year | Dennis Box

Today’s column is designed to be a self-help guide to the universe of buying presents for your wife…

Maple Valley Police Chief Michelle Bennett points out the options to Logan Winegar

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Shop with a cop | Slideshow

Maple Valley Police Chief Michelle Bennett points out the options to Logan Winegar, 8, during the annual Shop…

The Villages

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Groundbreaking work on YarrowBay’s The Villages development begins | Black Diamond

Clearing and grading work began Tuesday on one of YarrowBay's master planned developments in Black Diamond.

Opinion

When language is not so clear | Dennis Box

Journalism is, in theory, centered on clear writing. There is an old adage that journalists should write for…

Maple Valley community members participated in the 13th annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday

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Make a Difference Day 2013 | Slideshow

Community members participated in the 13th annual Make a Difference Day in Maple Valley Oct. 26

Black Diamond Labor Day parade

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Black Diamond Labor Day parade | Slideshow

The Labor Day parade in Black Diamond took to the street at 10 a.m.

Eva Laguna

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Covington’s KidFest | Slideshow

KidFest, held Aug. 17, feature DJ Ry Guy, games, a bike rodeo, vendor booths and many other fun…

Opinion

Buying and selling…sheets | Dennis Box

Those in the newspaper world are collectively wringing their hands and tearing their hair over the sale of…

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Miners memorial garden dedicated in Black Diamond

Black Diamond’s history and heritage was celebrated July 6 with the city’s annual Miner’s Day Festival which culminated…

Opinion

Truth can be a moving target in political campaigns | Dennis Box

Here we go with another round of election races. This one probably will not draw the heavyweight fight…

The Maple Valley Big Band performed at the Maple Valley Farmers Market

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Maple Valley Big Band plays at the Maple Valley Farmers Market | Slideshow

The Maple Valley Farmers Market featured the Maple Valley Big Band as entertainment Saturday.

Opinion

Father’s Day and “the voice” | Dennis Box

Another Father's Day has passed and my kids have not placed me in a home for wacky fathers.

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performed at the opening day of the Maple Valley Farmers Market.

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Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra at the Farmers Market | Slideshow

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra performed at the opening day of the Maple Valley Farmers Market.

See Xiong prepares a bouquet of flowers Saturday on the opening day of the Maple Valley Farmers Market.

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Maple Valley Farmers Market opening day | Slideshow

The Maple Valley Farmers Market opened Saturday at Rock Creek Elementary.

Opinion

The warp and woof of words | Dennis Box

Like almost all stories I have done over the years, once you peel back the basic layer of…