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Articles by Katherine Smith
Brooke Bailey swims the breaststroke leg of the 200 medley relay against Kentlake on Sept. 19. Kentlake won the meet 98-87.
Kentlake swimming defeats Tahoma in first league dual...
By Katherine Smith • September 24, 2013 5:03 pm

Kentlake started the meet of with a bang, bringing home first place finishes in the first three events—the 200 medley relay, 200 free, and the 200 individual medley.

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This rendering shows the proposed plans for Ravensdale Park including six ballfields. Ravensdale Park Foundation is planning to continue construction in 2014.
Maple Valley seeks funding to support Ravensdale Park
By Katherine Smith • September 20, 2013 12:50 pm

The Maple Valley City Council debated whether or not to contribute an additional $1.5 million to the Ravensdale Park project at its Sept. 9 meeting.

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New Tahoma assistant principal finds calling at high school
New Tahoma assistant principal finds calling at high...
By Katherine Smith • September 19, 2013 4:36 pm

Doug Burnham is on his second stint working in the Tahoma School District, this time as an assistant principal at Tahoma High School.

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Donut Hole annexation approved, moves forward
Donut Hole annexation approved, moves forward
By Katherine Smith • September 19, 2013 4:30 pm

The Maple Valley City Council and the King County Council independently gave unanimous approval to an interlocal agreement between the county and the city allowing the city to annex the county-owned Donut Hole property on Sept. 9.

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Kent, Tahoma students make big gains on state tests
Kent, Tahoma students make big gains on state...
By Katherine Smith • September 19, 2013 4:23 pm

Kentwood, Kentlake, and Tahoma high schools all saw big gains in the number of students who passed End of Course exams in the 2012-2013 school year according to data released by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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The Kentwood and Tahoma girls golf teams squared off on Thursday afternoon at Meridian Valley Golf course in Kent. Kentwood
Kentwood vs. Tahoma girls golf | Slideshow
By Katherine Smith • September 13, 2013 5:46 pm

The Kentwood and Tahoma girls golf teams matched up Thursday at Meridian Valley Golf Course. Kentwood defeated Tahoma 97-53.

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Maple Valley City Council votes to meet twice a month
Maple Valley City Council votes to meet twice...
By Katherine Smith • September 13, 2013 2:39 pm

The Maple Valley City Council voted Monday night to reduce the number of required monthly meetings from three to two by eliminating the regular study session.

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Citizens’ committee would oversee Tahoma bond
Citizens’ committee would oversee Tahoma bond
By Katherine Smith • September 12, 2013 11:32 am

If the Tahoma construction bond passes the district would form a citizen’s oversight committee similar to the Tahoma 2000 committee

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For new principal, Kentwood’s reputation stands out
For new principal, Kentwood’s reputation stands out
By Katherine Smith • September 11, 2013 1:46 pm

Kentwood High School’s reputation for academic and athletic excellence attracted new principal John Kniseley to the school.

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Kentwood football came from behind to defeat Auburn Sept. 6 at French Field 29-19.
Kentwood football defeats Auburn | Slideshow
By Katherine Smith • September 9, 2013 7:43 pm

Kentwood football defeated Auburn at French Field on Sept. 6 29-19

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Jessica Miller
Back in the pool and ready to make...
By Katherine Smith • September 6, 2013 8:05 pm

The SPSL North girls swim and dive league season is shaping up to be a repeat of last year with Tahoma and Mount Rainier expected to compete for the division title.

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Fire levy does not affect Black Diamond
Fire levy does not affect Black Diamond
By Katherine Smith • September 6, 2013 7:57 pm

The city of Black Diamond has an interlocal agreement contract with King County Fire District 44, also known as Mountain View Fire and Rescue, which means the city won’t be directly impacted by the levy lid lift on the November election ballot.

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Running full speed into another year | Katherine Smith
Running full speed into another year | Katherine...
By Katherine Smith • September 5, 2013 1:57 pm

Back to school. Yes, it is that time of year again.

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Kentlake welcomes two new assistant principals
Kentlake welcomes two new assistant principals
By Katherine Smith • August 30, 2013 11:47 am

Two new assistant principals, Julie Frederiksen and Brixey Painter, are settling into their roles and diving into the community at Kentlake High School this fall.

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Ava Bartnes arrives at Crestwood Elementary school in Covington for her first day of Kindergarten Aug. 29.
Rainy first day of school | Slideshow
By Katherine Smith • August 29, 2013 7:09 pm

Students arrived for their first day of the new school year at Crestwood Elementary in Covington this morning outfitted with raincoats and umbrellas.

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New Head Start program to open at Jenkins Creek
New Head Start program to open at Jenkins...
By Katherine Smith • August 28, 2013 12:11 pm

Kent Youth and Family Services will open a new Head Start preschool site at Jenkins Creek Elementary School this fall.

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Morrow ready to tackle challenges Tahoma faces
Morrow ready to tackle challenges Tahoma faces
By Katherine Smith • August 28, 2013 11:59 am

For Rob Morrow, accepting the position of school superintendent isn’t something he’d do just anywhere, in fact, Tahoma is the only place he would be willing to take the job.

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Jeremy Johnson
From Walmart clubs to pro golfer
By Katherine Smith • August 23, 2013 2:28 pm

Tahoma High grad Jeremy Johnson was sidelined from his favorite sport, baseball, in high school when he tore his rotator cuff and was told he’d never pitch again. But Johnson couldn’t sit out for long.

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Oglesbee challenges Benson for council seat in Black Diamond
Oglesbee challenges Benson for council seat in Black...
By Katherine Smith • August 23, 2013 1:59 pm

Shawn Oglesbee is challenging current City Councilwoman Carol Benson in the Position No. 4 City Council race in Black Diamond.

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Crunching the Tahoma school bond numbers
Crunching the Tahoma school bond numbers
By Katherine Smith • August 21, 2013 12:08 pm

Tahoma School District officials announced a revised bond tax collection rate for the $195 million construction bond this week that was lower than originally estimated after receiving information about an expected increase in property values for 2014.

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