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Smith finishes her first ever Disneyland half marathon

Austin Carney

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Eagle Scout hopefuls build community garden

Scouts presented the garden for the Community Meals Council soup kitchen on Aug. 27

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Maple Valley jail options add up to one

The city’s current contracts, both with Kent, expire at the end of 2014

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Future Ready initiative is here and now

Tahoma Superintendent Rob Morrow joked with a room full of educators and community members last week as he…

Seattle Pacific University students work at the site of the school in Haiti in 2011

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Raising funds to help people they can’t forget

Maple Valley and Renton women are teaming up to raise funds for construction of a school in Haiti

Schools

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Schools labeled as failing, but are they?

School and state officials sound off against the idea schools aren’t measuring up

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Police chief candidates interview for opening in Maple Valley

Two candidates, Capt. Scott Somers and Capt. DJ Nesel, both from within the King County Sheriff’s Office, were…

Jenna Johnson

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Summer anything but quiet for Maple Valley teen

Last year Jenna Johnson surprised her mom, Kathy Johnson, when Jenna approached her parents about going on a…

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New trash hauler hits Maple Valley streets on Sept. 1

As the date for the change draws near, residents are receiving information from Recology about the upcoming change.

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Exploring one hike at a time

Women, Wine and the Woods brings women together to explore the outdoors and create community

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Effort to bring charter school to Covington gains speed

An opportunity born out of voter approval for charter schools in Washington in 2012 has turned into a…

Denise Thom

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Digs for Denise volleyball tournament raises over $7,000

When Erinn Cassidy decided six weeks ago to organize Digs for Denise, a volleyball tournament fundraiser for Wings…

Dana Parnello was appointed to the Maple Valley City Council in a 5-1 decision by the council Monday night.

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Parnello named to Maple Valley City Council position

Dana Parnello was appointed to Maple Valley City Council Position No. 6 in a 5-1 vote by the…

Four Kentwood track and field athletes — Keetan DeWitz

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Track and field athletes compete at nationals

Tahoma High School’s Brock Eager wins national title in hammer throw with a 67.98 meter toss.

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Applicants vie for open Maple Valley City Council position

The Maple Valley City Council burned the midnight oil Monday night interviewing and discussing candidates for the City…

French students roast marshmallows during an evening near a lake in Black Diamond. The students are halfway through their US trip that was organized through Compass USA.

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French students get a sample of American life in Black Diamond

Nearly two weeks ago a group of French students gathered at the airport in France, meeting each other…

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All-outdoor school set to welcome first classes in Maple Valley

Sarah Schumacher is busy this summer preparing to open Maple Valley’s first all-outdoor school for young children, a…

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Donut Hole land sale crawls forward

King County’s sale of 35 acres of property in the Donut Hole to the Tahoma School District for…

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Police chief search continues in Maple Valley

The city of Maple Valley and the King County Sheriff’s Office are moving forward with the process of…

Kenton Johnson

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Father, son from Maple Valley complete STP ride

Isaac Johnson had been itching to ride in the annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic since he first…