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UPDATE: Tahoma School Board approves contract

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UPDATE: Tahoma School Board approves contract

In a 5-0 vote, the board approved to a three-year contract with the Tahoma Education Association.

No teacher strikes for Tahoma

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No teacher strikes for Tahoma

The Tahoma Education Association has agreed to ratify a 14.5 wage increase for teachers.

Maple Valley Fire hosts open house

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Maple Valley Fire hosts open house

The open house will take place on Sept. 15

Reaching out: Maple Valley creates YouTube channel

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Reaching out: Maple Valley creates YouTube channel

The city created a YouTube channel to better connect with its citizens.

Nonprofit helps Tahoma kids stay full and focused

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Nonprofit helps Tahoma kids stay full and focused

Backpack Buddies of Maple Valley got its start in 2016 and has been a success in helping in…

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Covington’s Sausage and Cider Fest|Photo Gallery

Covington hosted its Sausage and Cider Festival on Aug. 18 at the Covington Community Park. There was live…

St. George Episcopal’s Youth Group in the process of building the pantry that provides free food and hygiene items for community members in need. Submitted photo

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Local church creates pantry

St. George Episcopal Church’s youth group created a pantry that provides free food and hygiene products for those…

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Maple Valley beach house celebration

The city hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for the beach house at Lake Wilderness Park.

File photo of Lake Wilderness. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Swimmer’s itch is among us

Every summer swimmer’s itch occurs in Lake Wilderness, but it is not dangerous and can be treated with…

Play Unplugged gets Covington kids active

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Play Unplugged gets Covington kids active

The program is free and open to kids of all ages.

High school civics program gets a $1K lift

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High school civics program gets a $1K lift

The King County Council gave $1,000 to a We the People program at Tahoma High.

Photo by Kayse Angel                                Quilts the Covington Quilters Guild made for different organizations hang on display at the 2018 Quilt Show.

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Sew into the city: Quilters from Covington give back

The Covington Quilters Guild is a non-profit that provides quilts for children and adults with different adversities.

Hot cars are no place for pets

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Hot cars are no place for pets

With the weather getting hotter, it becomes even more dangerous to keep your animal in a car.

Covington makes budget easy to understand

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Covington makes budget easy to understand

The city launched a new program on their website that allows community members to take a look at…

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Covington Days 2018|Photo Gallery

The annual Covington Days event kicked off last weekend with a parade and then fun-filled activities for the…

Covington names its Citizen of the Year

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Covington names its Citizen of the Year

Jennifer Harjehausen was honored at Citizen of the Year during the July 10 council meeting. She has been…

Justin Olds and Miguel McCoy from Maple Valley, stand side by side, showing off their gold medals. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Two Maple Valley teens take home the gold

Justin Olds and Miguel McCoy, both of Maple Valley, participated in the 2018 Special Olympics and both won…

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Fun in the Sun|Photo Gallery

Kids from all over came to Maple Valley to enjoy Kids’ Festival on July 14.

Local nonprofit raises money for cancer patients

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Local nonprofit raises money for cancer patients

The non-profit, Valley Girls and Guys! are hosting a cancer awareness and donation walk in Maple Valley next…

Local teen starts his own company

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Local teen starts his own company

Dylan McDonald, 15, created his own online T-shirt company to spread his motto — RyseUp.