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UPDATED: Kennon Fastrup sentenced to 45 years in prison for murder
UPDATED: Kennon Fastrup sentenced to 45 years in...
By Eric Mandel • August 25, 2014 6:35 pm

Fastrup and Michelle Backstrom murdered Denise Grigsby in 2012, leaving her burning body in the trunk of a car in Black Diamond

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Great Horror Campout spooks out a success
Great Horror Campout spooks out a success
By Eric Mandel • August 21, 2014 5:03 pm

The Great Horror Campout may not have reached its lofty attendance goal, but organizers of the event are still planning a return trip to Black Diamond in the future.

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The Kentwood football team will add a Hall of Famer to the sidelines
Return of the king | Prep Football
By Eric Mandel • August 20, 2014 3:50 pm

Hall of Fame coach Tom Ingles will return to the Kentwood sidelines after an 11 year absence

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Urquhart: Investigators talking to a dozen people about Holiwell case
Urquhart: Investigators talking to a dozen people about...
By Eric Mandel • August 20, 2014 3:32 pm

While former King County Sheriff’s Deputy Darrion Holiwell is behind bars, an internal investigation into other possible criminal connections is ongoing.

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The SPSL’s split into three divisions starts this fall and means a few scheduling alterations in some sports.
Schedules change with new SPSL structure
By Eric Mandel • August 14, 2014 4:04 pm

The South Puget Sound League is more trim and divided as part of the state’s biennial reclassification. And for those who love rivalries, the reformatted SPSL may add a little extra punch.

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Bill Allison voluntarily surrenders license
Bill Allison voluntarily surrenders license
By Eric Mandel • August 14, 2014 3:46 pm

Maple Valley Mayor Bill Allison voluntarily surrendered his driving school instructor license, according to a spokeswoman with the Washington State Department of Licensing.

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Black Diamond approves Capital Improvement Plan
Black Diamond approves Capital Improvement Plan
By Eric Mandel • August 8, 2014 1:55 pm

he Black Diamond City Council developed its list of nine Capital Improvement Plan priority projects at a town hall meeting July 10. The document is a six-year road map that identifies the city’s current and future capitol and infrastructure needs.

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Lessons from a day of biking | Eric Mandel
Lessons from a day of biking | Eric...
By Eric Mandel • August 7, 2014 5:07 pm

That’s when I asked myself, “What would the Mormons do?”

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Former Kentwood football star Demitrius Bronson
Demitrius Bronson quiets the noise at Seahawks training...
By Eric Mandel • August 7, 2014 3:12 pm

The former Kentwood High School star continues to soak up the professional game

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Sister Pearson
Missionaries go beyond the bike
By Eric Mandel • August 7, 2014 3:07 pm

Part three of ‘Biking with the Mormons’ ventures off the streets and into LDS member homes

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No plans to hire city administrator in Black Diamond
No plans to hire city administrator in Black...
By Eric Mandel • August 1, 2014 2:23 pm

With the departure of two influential staff members, including the city administrator, city of Black Diamond employees are a little busier than usual. And while at least one City Council member staunchly supports hiring a new city administrator, Mayor Dave Gordon says he has no plans to fill that position.

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Nobody is ‘beyond saving’ | Part two of “Biking with the Mormons”
Nobody is ‘beyond saving’ | Part two of...
By Eric Mandel • July 31, 2014 11:49 am

With few exceptions, during my day as part of the bicycle train, Sister Mikayla Pearson and Sister Savannah Webb were met with general common courtesy and at least benign interest.

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Covington names interim city manager
Covington names interim city manager
By Eric Mandel • July 30, 2014 1:58 pm

Derek Matheson, who accepted a role as the city of Kent’s Chief Administrative Officer after seven years at his post in Covington, had his last day in the office on July 25.

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New Maple Valley resident Richard Sherman talks with a teammate at training camp on July 29.
Richard Sherman and Demitrius Bronson participate in training...
By Eric Mandel • July 29, 2014 8:24 pm

Photos of the local athletes during the July 29 training camp

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Zoe Milburn
Maple Valley soccer player returns to Nationals
By Eric Mandel • July 24, 2014 4:26 pm

Zoe Milburn and the Eastside FC98 Red premier soccer team are attempting to defend their National Championship title in the U-15 age group

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Sister Webb
Biking with the Mormons in Covington
By Eric Mandel • July 24, 2014 12:03 pm

A firsthand account of riding alongside the missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Covington seeks funding for LED lights
Covington seeks funding for LED lights
By Eric Mandel • July 18, 2014 1:03 pm

The city of Covington is hoping for help in providing a brighter, cheaper glow to the city.

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Taylor Smart (upper left) and Jordan Cowan (right) carpool together from Maple Valley and Covington
Carpooling to the Big Show | Baseball
By Eric Mandel • July 17, 2014 2:03 pm

Taylor Smart and Jordan Cowan are friends and rivals; teammates from an early age who ended up thousands of miles apart, but now share a simple car ride on the road to the majors.

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Off-duty cop thwarts attempted burglary at his home
Off-duty cop thwarts attempted burglary at his home
By Eric Mandel • July 15, 2014 6:38 pm

A 30-year-old Maple Valley area man gets arrested for attempted burglary

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Customers were evacuated from Safeway following a reported freezer fire from inside the store.
Fire reported at Safeway
By Eric Mandel • July 11, 2014 4:17 pm

Store is evacuated as a precaution; no injuries reported

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