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Tahoma softball leaves state tourney empty-handed after back-to-back losses
Tahoma softball leaves state tourney empty-handed after back-to-back...
By Eric Mandel • June 5, 2014 1:05 pm

After its opening round win, the Tahoma softball team’s run in state ended without any medals or trophies.

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Mason Rudolph
Conks finish fourth in state tourney | Boys...
By Eric Mandel • June 5, 2014 1:04 pm

Placing in the state tournament is supposed to feel good. But there were some definite mixed emotions after Kentwood’s unexpected run to the final four.

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Multiple thefts reported at Maple Valley Library
Multiple thefts reported at Maple Valley Library
By Eric Mandel • June 4, 2014 3:39 pm

The King County Library System is aware of recent minor theft reports at the Maple Valley Library and is not overly concerned.

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The “Growing Toward Greatness” logo replaces the steam locomotive emblem that has represented the city since the ‘90s.
New Covington logo ready to launch
By Eric Mandel • June 4, 2014 3:36 pm

City hopes new design and slogan will help develop Covington as a destination to stop and shop

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Antiquing where everybody knows your name
Antiquing where everybody knows your name
By Eric Mandel • May 30, 2014 2:03 pm

Brenda Evenson says the inanimate objects in her store talk to her. Well, not audibly, of course, but that they all say something.

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The Tahoma softball team will be playing in the state tournament.
Tahoma finds unfamiliar taste in defeat | High...
By Eric Mandel • May 28, 2014 4:20 pm

Bears move on to state despite suffering its first losses of the season

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Could Red Lobster be in Covington’s foodie future?
Could Red Lobster be in Covington’s foodie future?
By Eric Mandel • May 23, 2014 12:16 pm

The city of Covington has changed dramatically over the last decade. Once a business bare area, it is now a main attraction for neighboring communities, thanks in part to a plethora of fast food choices and shopping spots, such as Costco and Walmart.

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Senior Garret Rudolph helped lead the Kentwood soccer team to an SPSL 4A North division crown and state tournament birth.
Conks get confidence boost in return to state...
By Eric Mandel • May 22, 2014 3:30 pm

Kentwood has strung together a series of 1-0 wins to move on in the postseason

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Tahoma earns high praise in All-League selections | Fastpitch Softball
Tahoma earns high praise in All-League selections |...
By Eric Mandel • May 21, 2014 5:01 pm

Mia Corbin repeats as Fastpitch Player of the Year

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Christy Todd
Todd resigns as Black Diamond city administrator |...
By Eric Mandel • May 21, 2014 4:56 pm

The tumultuous relationship between the city of Black Diamond and City Administrator Christy Todd has ended, as Todd resigned after a little more than four months on the job.

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Coal mining expected to restart soon near city
Coal mining expected to restart soon near city
By Eric Mandel • May 16, 2014 1:34 pm

An environmental group has made its pitch to keep Black Diamond from blasting back to its coal mining roots next month. Whether it worked remains to be seen.

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Kentwood tennis finishes third in tourney | High School Sports
Kentwood tennis finishes third in tourney | High...
By Eric Mandel • May 15, 2014 4:54 pm

Doubles team of Megan Charlton and Kathryn Araki take second place

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My trouble with free health care | Eric Mandel
My trouble with free health care | Eric...
By Eric Mandel • May 15, 2014 2:56 pm

I’ve run into a major problem with Obamacare: I can’t get rid of my free healthcare.

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Portion of Cedar River to remain closed due to mudslide
Portion of Cedar River to remain closed due...
By Eric Mandel • May 14, 2014 1:54 pm

Tons of earth cascaded down towards multiple Maple Valley area homes and property during a mudslide Saturday that was estimated to be about 300 feet high and 300 feet across at the base. And state geologists said the land is not yet done sliding.

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Wilson Brunner
Wilson’s World
By Eric Mandel • May 9, 2014 2:00 pm

Missing major bones in his arms and a leg, Maple Valley resident Wilson Brunner is taking on the world in his own way

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The Covington Town Center would encompass the current Covington Elementary School land and beyond.
Covington Town Center plan starts to take shape
By Eric Mandel • May 9, 2014 2:25 pm

The dream of constructing a Town Center in Covington is still years from becoming a reality, but the first building block may be on its way.

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Kentwood graduate Cam Weaver with the Seattle Sounders.
Kentwood grad fills veteran role for Sounders
By Eric Mandel • May 8, 2014 5:28 pm

Cam Weaver has played in one game thus far for the Sounders

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Skyler Daniels laughs along with co-worker Miranda Hallock at  Maple Valley Fitness
Skyler Daniels brings contagious enthusiasm to the Maple...
By Eric Mandel • May 2, 2014 12:31 pm

Daniels, 20, is a member of Trillium Employment Services, a nonprofit organization that has helped businesses recruit, train and retain employees with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Washington for more than 30 years. Trillium serves King, Kitsap, Pierce and Clark Counties.

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Crisis averted, this time | Eric Mandel
Crisis averted, this time | Eric Mandel
By Eric Mandel • May 1, 2014 2:19 pm

I don’t mean to be a “look on the bright side” kind of fool, but the nearly catastrophic sometimes does help put life in perspective. At least for the moment.

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Black Diamond Mayor Dave Gordon
Black Diamond Mayor Dave Gordon releases harassment documents
By Eric Mandel • April 30, 2014 5:57 pm

Black Diamond Mayor Dave Gordon released his right to attorney-client privilege, which put the harassment claims against him and related documents in the public domain.

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